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'Come on Rachel! Let's play together! We still need one more Person.' Matthew's curly blonde head peaked into my Room with a puppy face he only pulled when he wanted something. Today was a good day for him he had enough strength to use crutches instead of his wheelchair and his friends Michael, Will, Dustin and Lucas came to visit to play their little board game.
I thought they were plenty but Matt always wanted to include me, his cool older sister his words not mine, in everything he did. Which was sweet really.
So really what Kind of sister would I be if I said no? An awful one that's right.
So I turned to him and smiled saying: 'i'll be right there do you want ice cream?' His smile grew wider as he practically beamed before shouting an excited 'yes' before "running" into his room as fast as his crutches would let him.
I Made my way into the kitchen to get ice cream for the Boys before walking into Matt's Room where the kids were already setting up the game on his Big play Table. 'I brought ice cream for all of you.' I said while setting Down the ice cream and smiling. Matt hugged my side and smiled up at me 'you're the best !'
I woke up when my alarm went off rubbing my wet eyes and smiling. That was a nice dream and a good memory. I quickly got out of bed and made my way to the Closet to pick out my outfit for today. Light Mom Jeans with a Black Belt, a dark green Sweater, an Acid-washed Denim Jacket, and my Black Converse. Then I walked into the bathroom to shower, get dressed, brush my teeth, and do my hair and Makeup. After I made my way out of the bathroom I noticed the time 'shit' i cursed under my breath before grabbing my bag and running out of the house 'BYE MOM !' I yelled before slamming the door and getting into my Car. The drive to school was pretty boring until I reached Chrissy's house where she hopped in. Chrissy is my best friend since we were born our moms were best friends. 'Good Morning Rachel. Are you excited for the pep rally ?' She smiled and I couldn't help but smile back at her, she had that effect on people. 'Yes, the Routine we planned is short and fun.' She nodded then fiddled with the Radio. I could tell she was nervous but she would become Distant whenever it was brought up so I kept quiet. When we pulled into the parking lot Jason immediately came up to us and opened the door for Chrissy Who immediately jumped out and gave him a peck on the cheek. While I got my bag out of the Trunk.
Our group made their way to the locker rooms to get changed into our respective uniforms. Chrissy seemed nervous so I decided I'd try to ask her what was wrong 'Chrissy ..are you ok ?' She shook her head as if she had just woken up from some daydream. 'Huh? Oh yeah, I'm fine! Don't worry !' Again she smiled at me but it looked ..strained. 'are you sure if this is about Jason I can-' i never got to finish my sentence cause at that moment the other girls entered the Room and Chrissy lightly clapped her Hand over my mouth.
We didn't talk After that just quietly finished changing and then went up into the Gym to do our little cheer Routine. It wasn't much but, of course, I would manage to get hurt. I tripped over a cable that was not where it was supposed to be and twisted my ankle. I Managed to finish the Routine but had to be brought to the school nurse immediately After. She lightly bandaged my ankle and put an icepack on it before giving me crutches and telling me to get back to class so I did that.