Illicit Feelings (ENGLISH) - GirlXGirl

Chapter 6

"ARE YOU ready, guys? We're going to be the next performer," our cheer captain said.

"Yes, captain!" we said.

It's the day of the cheering competition. I haven't had the opportunity to speak with Zoey again because I've been swamped over the last few days.

Even though I was so busy, she took care of me when our parents were not present. She prepares breakfast and handles all of the housework. And if I have some spare time, I'll just help her out a little bit at a time.

Zoey never complains. Instead of assisting her around the house, she will simply smile and encourage her to get more rest. Isn't she the sweetest person you've ever met? Unfortunately, Camila and the girls do not recognize the Zoey I know. Anyway, it's their loss. But it was also my loss in some ways. Because I am a coward living a double life.

I believe I am the monster if Camila and the girls are cruel. But what am I to do? I enjoy the attention and kindness shown to me by my fellow students. Unlike in the past, they are regarded as beautiful, successful young women in my high school. I'm constantly complimented on my appearance. There will be no condemnation or negative comments. So, even though I'm sorry for denying Zoey's presence in my life, I couldn't help but continue with my life.

The Clover High cheering squad formed a circle back to the competition, and Piper led a brief prayer. Then we went to our assigned seats as our performances were about to begin.

I smiled as I looked at my mother, sitting on the bleachers. I recognized her because she was wearing my cheering team jersey. Aside from that, I recognized Zoey next to her in her favorite yellow shirt. Nova, standing next to Zoey, was the only negative sight.

I tried to remain calm for the time being. I had to concentrate on the competition. I'll talk to Zoey about Nova later. No, not right now. I need to focus.

I haven't seen Uncle Zaldy in a long time, but I'm sure he's still at work. I'm just relieved that my mother was present. She claimed to have taken the day off just to see me dance. Despite her hectic schedule, my mother is a fantastic person. She made a point of attending all of my life's significant events. And even when she didn't show up, I understood because I knew she had a good reason.

In any case, if Uncle Zaldy isn't too busy and Mom cannot attend, he occasionally joins us. Then there's Zoey, who is never far away. That is all I have to say.

Our performance is about to begin in ten seconds. I grinned broadly as I saw Mom and Zoey, as well as the Clover High students and parents in attendance, cheering for me.

Now let's get started.

~*~

"WELL DONE, champ! "You're amazing, baby!" Mom exclaimed as she hugged me tightly. Wow! Please, don't get too old. "I am so proud of you," she said, her eyes welling up.

Other parents and students congratulated them, saying, "Yeah! We won! We are this year's national competition champions."

"I'm sorry, Mom. Don't let yourself cry. Thank you, by the way, for stopping by despite your hectic schedule." Mom was overcome with emotion, and I adored her.

"How can I miss this? It's a national competition, and you, like your mother, are one of the squad's amazing dancers," she exclaimed proudly.

I was beaming brightly.

"Thank you, mom, for the good genes," I joked.

"No problem, kiddo; I'm glad you got your features from me," she said with a wink.

We both laughed. Yeah, I was relieved that I had almost all of Mom's features. At the very least, she won't see my biological father's face on me.

I was about to ask Camila and the girls where Zoey was when Camila and the girls appeared in front of us.