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I got to the place of the competition. I have to tell them team about Espy. I walked over to the team and I had no idea how to tell them."We heard. Who's going to fill in for Espy?" James asked. "I say Jen should.""Oh hell no I don't know her part the only one who knows it well enough is Maddie. She was the one who made the dance." "Will you do it Maddie?" James asked."Fine." I said. We all got into costume for the dances we were in. The first dance I was doing was the trio. We waited until we heard our name. "Berkshire Academy." We walked on stage and I could see the group of people from our school. We all got into place and the music started.

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I'm the girl in the middle when it stars, them Jen is on my right, and Marcie is on my left. After we were done. We heard a bunch of clapping. We walked of and went to change. I changed into my duet outfit. They finally got to the duets and can I just say I'm very nervous. As they called more schools and got closer to us I could barely breath. "I can't do this'll I said to James. "Yes you can. You're an amazing person, captain, and dancer. You can do this.""Thanks."We waited about 5 more minutes and the we heard our name was called. We walked on stage and got into position.We heard the music start and that was our que.

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When it was over and we were off stage there was an intermission. I was running to the bathroom trying to hide my tears. Unfortunately I ran into someone. I looked up and saw Max and Harvey. "Hey you looked gre- are you crying?" Max asked. "No." I said while getting up and running. I got to the bathroom and let it all out. God why did she have to leave! "Maddie?" "Yes." "It's me Kimberley and Emily." I came out of the stall I was in and they hugged me. "Hey it's ok. You're strong you can do this." Emily said."It sounded like you were preparing me to get married."I said laughing. "Let's get back out there and show they what you're made of." Kim yelled.We walked out and I found my team. The all engulfed me in a hug. "It's ok Mads. We all miss her. Maybe not as much as you but we do." Josh said."I know. No let's kick some butt!" I yelled. We ran of to the side of the stage, because they were calling people again. "Next up we have the solo category. And from Berkshire Academy we have Maddie Smith." The announcer said. Shit I was first. I walked on stage and waited for the music to start.

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After I was done, I was out of breath. I walked of stage and I went to get some water. We had a 25 minute break because of all the other solos. We all went and changed for the girls contemporary dance. When the solos were done we waited to be called. After a few minutes we were up. We changed the dance a few times to one we had done in the past. No one ever saw it cause we never competed with it it was like a private dance. We pushed a table on the stage and put four telephones on it. When we heard the music we k ew it was time to go. I was going to be one in a black dress, but I took over Esperanza's part. I'm in white, the one on the left in black is Jen, Marcie in the middle, and Lauren on the right.

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We walked off and went to change for the whole group dance. There were a lot of amazing dancers here. I'm worried. We waited for them to call group dances. I was shaking at this point. We've never tried this kind of dance so we'll see. The called our name and we walked on.

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We've never done anything like it. When we were done we all ran off stage. "Ok folks that was the last dance of the night. We'll be back in ten with the judges votes."I walked to the food stand to get a water. "Hey you were great Mad dog."I haven't heard that someone call me that name in forever the only person who called me that was....

Sam.

"What are you doing here Sam?" I asked annoyed."Oh that's not the way you talk to your best friend/ boyfriend. Is it?" He asked."I don't talk that way to my best friend or boyfriend."I said. "Well you just did.""No I didn't. My boyfriend is somewhere here, and my best friend is in our dance room." "Ouch not going to lie that hurt.""Good. What you did to me hurt. You broke me. I didn't eat for months. I didn't talk to anyone. I didn't hang out with anyone. I cut myself off from all of society, because you turned my best friends on me. Now they hate me!" I yelled."Ok I get that and I'm truly sorry. Please let me make it up to you." He said grabbing my hands."No I will never forgive you or them!" I said yanking my hands away, and walking back to our room. Half way there Simone grabbed me by the arm."Please Maddie please."He begged. "Let go of me!" I screamed. I tried to pull my arm away but he tightened his grip."Ouch you're hurting me!" I said."I don't care you're mine now."Right there he was punched right in his jaw."Ouch you asshole!" Sam yelled.I looked to see who punched him and it was Max."She said to leave her alone but you didn't.""What are you going to do about it?" "Oh I don't know this."Max went to punch him again but I stopped him."Stop Max he's not worth your time." "Fine."We started to walk away but then Sam spoke up."Oh you need your little "friend" to save you how pathetic."He said. Bad choice. Max turned around and punched him in the jaw again. Sam fell over."Shut up! I'm sick of you always ruining things! Stay out of our lives!" I screamed.Max and I walked away. "Thanks for doing that back there." I said. "No problem you should get back to your team." He said.Then I walked off as I was walking I heard the announcer say that they were ready for awards. I walked to the stage and met up with my team. "Hey!""Hey Mads where have you been?"Jen asked."I saw Mark sorry.""Oh no big deal."James said. We all sat down and they started talking."For all girls trio in 3rd place we have Faith Christian Academy!" He said."In second place we have The Academy of Brighton!" At this point you could see the worry on my face. If we weren't second that meant one of two things. We didn't win, or we did."In first place we have Berkshire Academy!"We got up and went to get the trophy. We got it and sat down."Next we have the duets. In third place we have Dolton Academy."(If you watch glee comment if you got this.)"In second place we have Legacy Academy.""And in first place Berkshire Academy!"James and I went up to get the trophy.We walked back and sat down."Now for girls contemporary in third place we have. The academy of Brighton! In second place we have Mickenley High!"(Glee fans where you at again?)In first place we have Berkshire Academy!"We went up again and got the trophy."Now for solos. In third place we have Bridget from North shore High! In second place we have Amy from Dolton Academy! In first place Maddie Smith from Berkshire Academy!"I went up and got my trophy."Now the moment you've been waiting for the group dance. In third place we have Faith Christian Academy! In second place we have Berkshire High!"When he said Berkshire I about shit myself. I was so scared. Then he said high and I was confused but when a bunch of people went up I guess they didn't mix up names."In first place once again Berkshire Academy!" We all ran up to the man and got our trophy.We all sat down. "Ok now there are two more awards. Best overall team, and MVD which is most valuable dancer. The best team overall is Berkshire Academy. The award for MVD goes to Maddie Smith!"Right there is when I crapped my pants. I stood up and walked over to them. I had no idea what to do I've never won this before. I got my trophy and I walked back to my seat. "Well that's it. Thank you to everyone who came and have a good night!"We all stood up and walked out. We have 5 first place trophies. "Wow guys. We did it. We won for lil Espy." I said tearing up. "Hey it's ok we did it for her." Kyle said. "For Espy on three! One! Two! Three!""For Espy!"We all said putting the group trophy in the air."I'm going to take these to the school." I said. "No keep them. You deserve it." They said. "No they're going to go in a special case, where it will have a plaque that says 'In honor of Esperanza Martinez. 1999-20017' and it will be where everyone can see them." I sad. "Ok if that's what you want." James said. I already had the case made, because we alway get trophies, and they're most always 1st. So I prepared ahead of time. I had the case placed in its spot. I got to school and luckily the basketball team just gone done with their games. "Um hi. Can I get in to put these in theirs case?" I asked a tall boy with brown curly hair."Um sure. Want me to go with you?" He asked. He turned around and wow! He was hot! "Sure. I'm Maddie.""I know who you are. I've watched you guys dance out in the great lawn before. I'm sorry to hear about Espy." He said. "It's ok. But I never got your name.""Oh my name is Luke. Luke Valdez.""Nice to meet you Luke." We walked in and went to the case. I put the trophies in the case. "Wow. That's really sweet of you guys to do that for Espy." He said. "It's the least we could do. I mean she was the sunshine of the school. She made everyone feel better." "Agreed. We should get going." "I'm ya I need to get home. I'm really tired tonight was a long night of dance." I said.He walked me out to my car. "Um thanks." "Ya no problem. Hey Maddie. Can I get your number?" "Ya sure."He gave me his phone and I put my name in as 💃🏽💜Maddie💜💃🏽.He put his in as 💪🏼😍Luke💪🏼😍."I need to go. Bye Luke.""Bye Maddie."I got in my car and I drove home. Today was a very long and emotional day. I got home and parked my car. If you didn't know I'm 16. Yay. I got out and went in."Oh hey Maddie I heard it went amazing, and that you guys got first on everything even your solo. I also heard that you got MVD!" Sara said hugging me. Right now all I needed was a hug from a mom. I don't care if it wasn't my mom. It was nice. "Yup.""I think that's really cool. And to celebrate were all going out to eat.""Wait tonight?""Yup.""Ok let me go shower and changes do I need to wear anything fancy?""No but wear a nice dress. Nothing too fancy.""Ok."I ran upstairs and went into our room. I hate calling it that. As I was about to open the door I heard four voices. "That's so cool!"One said and it sounded like a girl."Totally."Another girl said. I stood there for a little until it got quiet. I walked in and saw Max and Harvey kissing two girls. "Um excuse me, but this is my room to so."I said.They all stopped kissing and they looked at me."Oh hey Maddie!"Harvey said."Um hi. Can you get out so I can shower?" I asked. Oh ya sure we'll be in the living room if you need anything."Max said.They left but the girls stayed."Ok listen brat. Stay away from Max and Harvey. They're ours." One said. "I won't try anything I don't like them in just living here until my sister comes back." I reassured them."Good, because if you try anything on them we will and I mean we will hurt you."The other said. "Ok, but I mean I do like Max."I said kidding. Bad mistake. They threw me to the ground and the started beating me up. "We said don't try anything. And if you tell them it will be worse."They said. "I was kidding I have a boyfriend." I said while trying to get up."Ok well we have to go bye!" They said. I got up and I looked at myself. I had five big bruises on my stomach, two on my right arm, one on my left, five on my left leg, and 3 on my right leg. I took my clothes off and I hopped in the shower. It felt really good. After I was done showering I got out and put my clothes on.

I put this on the hide all the bruises. I walked downstairs and I walked up to Sara. "I'm ready Mrs. Mills."I said. "Oh good. My goodness you look gorgeous dear!" Sara told me."Thank you.""Wait but dear aren't you hot?" "Um no."I fibbed I was dying of heat. "Dear please go change."She said. "Um ok."I walked upstairs and I changed into

That way most of the bruises were covered.I walked down and right away Sara noticed my bruises."Oh my days! What happened to you! You have bruises all over your legs!" Sara said."Oh I'm well. It's um they're from uh dance yeah they're from dance." I said. "Oh ok." She said. I could tell no one believed it. And by no one I meant Sara, Max, and Harvey. "Well shall we go?" I asked."Oh yes." We all walked out to the car. Apparently Leo, Tilly, and Paul were there, and we're waiting in line. We are going to Nando's I've never been there. I'm really excited."Hey . Where did you get those bruises from cause they weren't there tonight when you were dancing."Max whispered."No where just don't ask. You'll never believe me."Yes I will. Did someone beat you up?" He asked. "Um ya. It was yours and Harvey's girlfriends."I said getting quieter."No there's no way the would do that."Max said."See I told you that you wouldn't believe me."I said a little angry."I'm sorry I thought I would but when you lie about our girlfriends that crosses the line."He said loud enough for Harvey to hear. "Wait why are you lying about our girlfriends they've decided be nothing to you."Harvey said. "Just forget it.""Ok. We will. And we'll forget you too!"Max said. "Fine!""Fine!"The rest of the night was silent. Even at dinner. Paul, Tilly, and Leo asked me some questions about the competition but that was it. We drove home and I went upstairs to change. Everyone else went to the family room. I got into our room to change. The whole time I was changing I felt like someone was watching me. I put my pjs on and I turned around. "What the hell...........

•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••Hey guys. Sorry about another cliffhanger. But I'm going to start pre writing the chapters so if I forget to write one I'm ahead. So ya. But I have the winners picked out so ya! Word count: 2751 words(Hehe over 2,000 words first chapter like that.)