Twelve

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"Thanks for the practice," I said while waving at the other cheerleaders as they walked away, waving back at me.

I dropped my hand and noticed someone out of the corner of my eyes. Axel was leaning against the side of his car, using his phone. I checked my wristwatch and then my cheerleading uniform. The outfit was an attractive one and I had noticed the way some of the basketball players had been looking at me when I did some of the simple moves with the others. So, I wondered what Axel would think of it.

I took deep breaths and walked over to him. I stopped before him and he raised his head. I held back my laughter when his eyes widened and lips parted in shock.

"Jackie?" He whispered in astonishment and slowly eyed my body. "You look so... So beautiful. Wow, you're the only cheerleader that looks great in this uniform."

I blushed. "Oh, come on. No need to lie now."

Axel chuckled. "I'm not. Anyway, how was practice?"

"It was fun. The girls were nice to me," I replied and tugged