Every day of the week was the same for Dylan. When she walked towards her classes people were still whispering about her. Most of them were even shouting out at her. She didn't care anymore. She finally decided that she might get in trouble if she kept getting in these girls' faces. She made sure not to walk around school alone in case some of them ambushed her in the bathroom or when no one was watching. It had happened to Sarah before and it wasn't pretty.
Even Kira and her friends didn't speak to Dylan anymore. She thought this might have been how Kate felt. She had lunch with Brittany now and again but they didn't spend as much time together like they used to. Brittany told her that Kira and the others were planning something but they wouldn't let her in on it. Brittany still stayed neutral, but it was getting harder and harder. They were also giving her a hard time.
"Oh, Dylan!" Kira called to her in a sing-song voice during practice. "I have to talk to you." Dylan walked over to her preparing for anything that Kira was planning to do. No mater what it was she wouldn't let it phase her.
"You know, these steps that you showed us look a little familiar," said Kira.
"That's because we've been practicing them everyday for the past month?" shot back Dylan.
"That's not what I mean, honey." Kira said through her teeth. "I remember seeing you and public over there shaking your asses for the whole school to see during the party at Pogue Parry's."
"What's your point?" asked Dylan snidely.
"I'm saying, I know a little more than you think I do." Kira said while smirking. "Do you think it's funny letting that white trash over there choreograph our dances? You are making a fool out of this squad!"
"Everyone liked them and you know it," retorted Dylan.
"Not for long!" snapped back Kira. "I'm kicking you off the squad, Dylan Han. You're pathetic little ass isn't welcome here anymore!"
"You can't do that, you bitch!" Dylan got into Kira's face now. Everyone stopped what they were doing as they waited for another catfight to happen.
"Oh, but I can!" interjected Kira. "Ask Ms. Jenkins if you want. I've already told her about your little stunt with Kimmy. We have witnesses." Dylan looked around the room and most of the girls were smirking at her except for Sarah and Brittany.
"Not only that, but destruction of school property, Dee? I thought you were better than that." Kira whistled through her teeth and suddenly the gym doors opened and in came the redhead that Dylan had faced last week at the pool. "Meet your replacement, Vivian Harvey." The redhead grinned menacingly at her as she stood beside Kira. They looked like twins from hell.
"Fine, I don't need this shit!" Dylan turned around and stomped off towards the exit. Sarah went over to the bleachers and took her and Dylan's stuff.
"I'm quitting this squad," said Sarah. "Who'd even want to spend three hours a day with you bitches?" With that Sarah ran after Dylan out of the gym.
"Fine by us, skank!" Kira yelled at her but she was already out of the door.
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Dylan couldn't breathe. She was panting after her run from the gym. This was the worst day of her life. She wouldn't get to dance anymore. She had no idea how to get herself out of this mess.
"Dylan!" called Sarah a few yards away. Sarah was carrying two gym bags. Dylan remembered quickly that she had left her stuff in the gym. Sarah finally caught up to her and was also panting heavily.
"You, you forgot this," said Sarah through her heavy breathing.
"Sarah, why'd you leave?" asked Dylan as she plopped down on the grass. "That's exactly what they want." Sarah sat down next to her and lay on the ground.
"Without you there, I wouldn't survive a day," Dylan shook her head while laughing.
"I guess you're right," said Dylan as she took out a water bottle from her bag. "I can't believe they'd do that to me. After everything I've done for them."
"Once a bitch, always a bitch. With the exception of you, of course." Dylan laughed at Sarah's observation.
"I'm just bummed out about this. How will Julliard take me now? I don't have credentials and maybe even a mark on my permanent record for that stunt I pulled at the pool." She took a swig of her water and let the water rush inside her so she could relax.
"Those other years that you danced will be credited," explained Sarah. "And you can always go on probation for that thing at the pool."
"I hope you're right," said Dylan. "Can you believe they'd let that ditzy redhead replace me? I bet the girl can't even dance for shit." Sarah chuckled at this.
"Come on, let's get something to eat." Sarah said as she stood up. "Maybe we can think of a new hobby? We have all this free time on her hands, anyway."
"I'm probably going to spend it in detention," said Dylan glumly. Sarah pulled her up and they walked together towards the cafeteria.
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They arrived at the cafeteria to see Caleb, Tyler, Pogue and Kate having a snack. They told them about what happened and the gang had their sympathy.
"You guys are like the best ones on that squad!" said Kate. "That bitch is so gonna regret kicking you guys off."
"Actually Sarah could have stayed," said Dylan. "But I'm glad she didn't. Who would want to dance their crappy steps anyway?" Sarah nodded in agreement.
"That kind of sucks," said Tyler. "Now how can we watch you guys dance?"
"There's still parties, you know?" suggested Pogue. "Or maybe you can make your own little dance troupe?"
"That's a great idea, but there aren't any more dancers here." Dylan argued.
"That's okay," said Caleb. "You'll find a way. Like Kate said, you guys are the best here."
"Hey you guys," said Dylan. "Where's Reid? I haven't seen him all day." All the boys looked down trying to pretend they didn't hear her.
"What is that little twerp up to?" Dylan asked them. Pogue and Caleb pointed at Tyler. He shook his head trying to avoid answering her.
"If you don't tell me, you're going to see a very bad side of me, Ty!" warned Dylan.
"Okay, okay!" said Tyler before Dylan could grab his collar. "He made me promise not to tell! He's got a surprise for you, but he didn't tell me what!"
"Ooh, what could it be?" asked Kate.
"This is so unlike Reid, so you have to expect the unexpected." Tyler said sarcastically. Dylan's phone vibrated and she looked and saw a message from Reid.
"He said to meet him at my room," said Dylan. Kate and Sarah exchanged knowing glances while the guys rolled their eyes.
"It's better than being locked out of my room again," said Tyler before Dylan slapped the back of his head. He groaned and stuck out his tongue at her before Dylan got up to leave.
She walked quickly towards her dorm. She was excited at what Reid had planned for her. Like they said, expect the unexpected, so she didn't have a clue what it was. She turned a corner and she saw Kimmy and Reid kissing. She actually felt her heart breaking as she ran away from the painful scene.