The Superstar by Chris Kreie

Author:Chris Kreie [Kreie, Chris]
Language: eng
Format: epub
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ISBN: 9781541517639
Publisher: Lerner Publishing Group
Published: 2018-01-01T00:00:00+00:00

On Tuesday morning, as Daniela headed toward the entrance of the high school, she heard a familiar voice behind her. “Hey, Daniela!” She turned to see Kennedy running over to her. Daniela waited for her to catch up. “How’s it going?” Kennedy eased alongside her with a smile.

“Hi,” said Daniela. She couldn’t help but return the smile. Everything about Kennedy was positive, and it was contagious. “I’m fine. How are you?”

“Doing good,” said Kennedy. They strolled up the steps to the school.

“I’ve been thinking about Rinad,” said Kennedy. “I feel bad about what happened.”

“It’s not your fault. Really, it isn’t.”

“I know.” Kennedy shrugged her shoulders and sighed. “I just wish she wasn’t so angry with me.”

“She’ll be fine eventually,” said Daniela. She looked at Kennedy and smiled again. “Can we talk about something else?”

“Of course,” said Kennedy. They got to the door, and Kennedy held it open for Daniela. “Ready for the game tonight?”

“Yeah, I’m excited. I’m hoping we can keep our streak alive.”

Inside, the hallways were buzzing with students heading to first period classes. Teachers stood in the doorways of their classrooms greeting students.

“I’m really starting to like this place.” Kennedy looked at Daniela and smiled.

“I’m glad,” said Daniela.

At lunch, Daniela took a spot at her usual table and waited for Rinad. She hadn’t spoken with her since practice the day before and was hoping the two of them would have a chance to talk things out. But instead of Rinad, Kennedy showed up.

“Can I join you?” she asked, standing next to Daniela’s table.

“Um.” Daniela looked around, thinking Rinad might arrive at any minute. “Well.” She didn’t know what to say. She wanted to eat with Kennedy, but she knew Rinad wouldn’t feel the same way. If Rinad saw her sitting with Kennedy, she would never join them, and the most important thing on Daniela’s mind was patching things up with her old friend. That wouldn’t happen if Kennedy was there. “It’s just . . .”

Kennedy looked confused. “Daniela. What is it?”

“I want to eat with you,” said Daniela. “I do. But . . .”

“OK then.” Kennedy chuckled and started to sit.

“No, you can’t!” Daniela snapped. Kennedy flinched in surprise. She took a step back. “I’m sorry,” Kennedy stammered. “It’s just . . . I don’t think it’s a good idea for us to eat together today. I’m sorry.”

Kennedy looked at her sideways. “OK,” she said. “You know, Daniela, I can’t figure you out. Sometimes you’re really nice to me. Other times, you act like you want nothing to do with me. You don’t make any sense.” She turned and walked away. A moment later, Daniela saw her take a seat on the other side of the cafeteria with some other members of the team. They instantly made room for her and looked happy to have her join them.

Daniela buried her head in her hands. This is such a mess.

She was in the middle of losing her best friend, and she was completely blowing the opportunity to make a new one.

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