Chapter 15: Pep Rally

After gym class, Mike finished changing back into his normal clothes and checked his watch. He noticed that gym class ended 1 hour early from when school was over. Mike nudged Justin, who was right beside him. "Hey, don't we have like an hour before is over? What's up with that!"

"Its because we have a pep rally today, so they shorten up the classes so we can have an extra hour for the pep rally." Justin explained which putting on his shirt.

"So right after this, we go to the gym?"

"Yupp." Justin grabbed his bag and headed out the locker room, followed by Mike.

With Emily

Over the intercom, they had called band people to report to the band room. She didn't know why but she went there anyway. When she got to the band room, she saw people taking out their instruments from their cases; like they were getting ready to play. Emily found Abby and asked, "Hey, didn't band class already end?"

"Yeah, but we're going to the pep rally and we play at the pep rally." Abby explained.

"OH, I better get my flute then." Emily hurried to the room where they put their instruments in and grabbed her flute.

When she got to the gym, she didn't realize how many people the school really had. There were tons of freshman, sophrmores, juniors, and seniors in the bleaches, waiting for it to begin. Emily followed the band and they sat in between the juniors and seniors.

Once Emily was all settled, she thought she heard her name being called from the seniors' side. She turned and saw Mike standing right next to her; since she was at the end of her row.

"Hey Emily, I didn't know you were in band!" Mike commented.

"Yeah, I was in it since the first day." Emily said. "Are you excited for the pep rally?"

"Not really, I think its kind of lame." Mike asked dully.

Emily put a hand on her hip. "Are you kidding me? Pep rallys are the cheese, ok! They rock!"

Mike put his hands up in defense. "Woah, hold on now. I didn't mean to stir up trouble."

Emily smiled, patting Mike on the shoulder. "I'm only kidding, Mike.

Suddenly, the lights went out and spot lights came on, circling the gym. A voice rumbled through the crowd. "Who's ready for an AWESOME pep rally today!" Emily screamed along with the cheering crowd. Music started playing as spotlights shined down on the football players walking into the gym; the crowd going wild. All the lights came down on and in the gym floor stood the whole football team. Emily spotted Jayden and tried waving to him. She couldn't though cause the people in front of her were standing on their seats; so it was like she was trying to look over a fence. Emily jumped up on her seat and waved to Jayden. Jayden was looking around the crowd and spotted Emily waving to him, so he made eye contact with her and waved back. Emily blushed, happy that he finally noticed her.

Coach Hammond came infront of the football players and was handed a microphone. "Hello Northridge High School! Excited for today's game?" Coach asked. His responses were the crowd cheering. "I knew you would be." then Coach introduced the players one by one on who that were and what they did. Emily cheered the loudest when Coach introduced Jayden.

After Coach introduced every football player, they cleared the floor so the dancers and cheerleaders could perform their routines. When it was the cheerleader's turn, Emily saw Mia head to the floor and got in her position. They first did a cheer and then a dance routine. Emily was very impressed on how well Mia could dance and cheer.

After the cheerleaders perform, the principal came out to the floor with a microphone. "Hello everyone. Like always, we have a game for you all to play in. This pep rally's game is... well, I'll tell you once I get six people from each grade level to particaipate!"

Everyone in the bleachers started raising their hands up high, so Emily stood as tall as she could. Once a teacher noticed her, she motioned to Emily to come down to the gym floor. Emily hurried down and jogged to a table they had set up in the middle of the gym. Emily looked around and instantly regonized the other senior players. They were Jayden, Mike, Mia, Kevin and Antonio. They all gave eachothers shy, short smiles and faced their attention to Mr. Henderson; aka the principal.

"Ok, now here's how to play. Infront of you, there are pans. In those pans are whip creams and gummy worms. What you have to do get five gummy worms out of the pan, BUT you can only use... your mouth. There's also another twist to it, you'll just have to wait and see. Whatever grade gets the gummy worms first has their grade rewarded with a party. So... on your mark, get set, GO!"

Hearing the signal, Emily dove her face straight into the pan. She wiggled her face around, moving her tongue to feel for any gummies. Suddenly she felt something shooting around around her body. She lifted her head up, and saw teacher shooting silly string and shaving cream all on her. That was the twist. Emily tried to ignore it and dived back into the pan.

Finally, she found five gummy worms and lifted her arms up in victory.

Mr. Henderson shouted, "We have a winner! Seniors win!" The seniors shouted and cheered happily which the other grades clapped dully.

Jayden came up to Emily and patted her on the shoulder. "Congrats on winning. I couldn't find a single gummy worm in my pan."

"Well, thanks. I thought it was really fun, even though I'm covered in shaving cream and silly string, plus whip cream all over my face." Emily motioned around her body.

Jayden chuckled, "Yeah, we all got that. So, are you going to the game?"

"Yeah, the band playing songs in the stands."

"That's cool. I'll see you there then." Jayden winked, walking to the bathrooms.

AN: hoped you liked the pep rally! the next chapter will be the football game! :D Don't forget to review! More reviews = awesome chapter! :D