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“You’re going to hurt someone”

I took a deep breath I didn’t want a lecture froh

“I won’t I’ve got this” I kicked in the opposite direction, trying to relax enuine smile

I felt bad for thinking it, but thank God the Warriors didn’t score on their possession Our team line stayed in the saalers ahead by seven, I’d be happy I wouldn’t have to rotate one quarter closer to Sae

Although, ould that be? Could we even speak to each other? Would he want to? Would he realize I was a dance squad girl and not want anything to do with me?

This was a nightmare

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Sam

I paced behind the bench As soon as the special teaain I couldn’t see Natalia from our side I scanned the dozens of dancers on the perimeter, but there were too many players in the way I didn’t knohere she was or if it was even possible to land at her feet again

The Warriors called a tiroaned One of the assistants ran over to me with a printed handout of the defense’s lineup

“Thanks” I grabbed the sheet to study it But I couldn’t concentrate All I could think about was looking up fro Natalia

Her long legs were decked out with gold boots and she earing a skiined her, but I was positive it was her The look on her face said everything

“Looks like they’re changing their blocks” Wes walked up behind me

“Yeah, I see that”

“I think we should throw to you three ti between you, Persons, and Stubbs It’ll confuse them for a few more plays”