Twelve

Alyssa pov. 

Time for tryouts. Time I have been dreading.  I hate the look of pity that people send my way especially girls in the squad. Some openly scoff at me, they think that I will not remain in cheer leading, they forgot how the group was before I became leader, and they forgot all I did for them. I hate ungrateful people. They make me so mad that I seriously consider being bitchy to them but then again I will remember that Micah hates bitchiness.

 Of all things for him to hate, why does he have to hate that one.  I went to the locker room to change into my uniform only that as I got there I saw my things from my locker on the floor and a note on them which said ' we don't need you. Signed T. ' I am officially angry.  That is it. I don't mean to sound like a record or like those people who say the most clichés stuff when it comes to revenge but Tiffany will surely regret this. 

 I am so mad and I am considering murder, I just wonder if Micah will agree to bury the body for me. Knowing him, he will just shake his head at me and tell me that I am thinking childishly * why would you consider murder when you can make sure the person will be alive but wishing for death. *

  That boy is influencing me too much.  I don't need him by my side for me to hear his reprimanding tone ringing in my head. I took in a deep breath as I tried to calm myself. *Flowing like a river.* Just don't kill Tiffany * flowing like a river * even though she went after Jake * flowing like a river * even though she wants to take your squad from you. That is it. I can't do this anymore. 

If Tiffany has something to say, let her tell me to my face. I am tired of being the bigger person. She wants to kick me down, drive me out. Let her, all I have to do is wait while I watch her try to make the squad succeed without me in it. She wants a fight and attention, it is a good thing I am known for never having a bored audience, and with that thought I marched out of the locker to where the cheerleaders are doing their stretches. 

    I stopped when I saw that the auditorium was empty. Where is the cheer squad? I asked a person that was about to pass by me. 

  Tiffany wanted them to practice on the field today. The person replied me. 

  At that I grew completely furious, how dare her! I am still the leader of the squad and it is my place to issue commands, even if I was not a leader, they should have shot me a quick text. With that I turned and went out, storming my way to the field. I guess the male athletes will get a full day drama today. 

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Micah pov. 

 Impossible, but it is the only explanation. Alyssa will not run away from this confrontation especially since she came to school today, those brats have grown a little wings and they want to test it out. I chuckled, Alyssa will eat them raw when she figured out where they are practicing.  Where guys can easily ogle them and Tiffany seem not to be mortified by it. Instead she is bending down and flashing her tiny shorts- which all cheerleaders are required to wear- clad bottoms to all who wants to see it. 

 Alyssa will give that girl the insult of her life. Tiffany wanted to cause a scene, a scene she will get not the one that she will expect but the one that will gather people attention anyway. 

  Tiffany. Alyssa yells from afar. Uh oh, trouble has arrived and the way that Alyssa is walking it is clear that she came here ready for a war. 

  Oh, you are here. Tiffany said with a smile as she turned around. Why did you come, you... "

  You are acting pathetic. Alyssa said as the other cheerleaders gasps. 

  You are not allowed to insult your cheer mates. Tiffany stammers out. 

   Really. You can open your mouth to say that, what insult can you give that is bigger than sleeping with a fellow cheer mate boyfriend? That is even on the handbook of cheer leaders. Alyssa said to Tiffany. 

  "What.  So that is what this is about. Jake wanting me and not you. Tiffany asks in a loud tone. The foolish girl is drawing more attention to them. 

  No. There is difference between wanting and seduced. You seduced him. If he wanted you, he would not have tried to apologize to me neither would he be really worried about what I think. You knowingly went after another cheer mate boyfriend. That is your second offense. Alyssa said getting in Tiffany face. 

  Hey... Tiffany started

  No only that, you want to take the squad from me. Alyssa asks in a deadly calm tone. Their team mates went quiet as Alyssa turned to look at them. 

  did any of you defend Me." when no reply came Alyssa tried again. I need a show of hands if you tried to defend me. When no hands raised Alyssa looked at them all and laughed. 

  You all knew and came here. None of you wanted me to be around, if you had, you would have called me. That means that you all don't want me in this team. Alyssa said and they all started complaining. 

  Alyssa raised one hand with its palm spread out and at once all the talking died down. I resign from the cheer because I was treated like an outcast. Tiffany, the position is yours. I want to see you manage it. Alyssa said with a smile. You all won't last without me. I hope you all know what you are doing. "

Alyssa said as she turned and step away from them and shook her head when the talk started raising again. 

  Alyssa please let's talk." Jake said to her urgently, grabbing her hand. This was my cue to get up from watching them and stand beside my friend she has done the hard part. 

  Let me go. Alyssa said as she tried to remove her hand from Jake grip. 

  Listen, it was just a fling. I love you. Please..." Jake said quickly trying to get her to listen. 

  Remove your hand from her. I ordered and Jake quickly dropped her hand as if it burned him. 

  That is better." Alyssa said as she turned to face him. "Leave me alone. I don't want you near me and I don't want you in my life... At least right now. Your betrayal is too fresh" and with her piece said, she came to my side. I wrapped my hands around her shoulder as we walked towards the school parking lot. 

   I said quietly. 

  Why will I allow that? It is better to quit than to be relieved of your duties. At least they all got something to think about. Alyssa said with a smile.

  I can't predict you. I said looking at her. That is one of the reason I am in love with her. Her next move cannot be predicted. She is a mystery and I love something that is unpredictable. I love her.

  When she talked to her ex, it was the at last part that scared me. It could be that she and I will never be more. I know that I just don't understand why my heart keeps crashing any time it remembers that.  My migraine became worst. 

 What is wrong Alyssa asked me when she noticed that I was rubbing my head? 

 Migraine." I said 

  You need to check yourself in the hospital. You have been complaining of this throughout the holiday. Alyssa said looking at me worriedly. 

  Okay. I will try to do that soon. I said unconvincingly. Alyssa scoffed because she knows that I will not check myself in the hospital, she didn't push the issue any more. Luckily.