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Intro. The gym was buzzing with the energy typical of a cheerleading tryout. Under the bright light reflecting off the wooden floor, dozens of students formed an irregular line, their whispers and nervous laughter echoing beneath the empty bleachers. In the center, at a long table, Captain Brooke Davis observed the group with a critical and disinterested eye, while her assistants jotted down observations on clipboards. The air was thick with the smell of sweat and anxiety. Behind the table, the veteran team members performed warm-up moves, their lithe, strong bodies contrasting with the visible hesitation of the newcomers. Each candidate waited their turn under the merciless gaze of the judges, a school court where grace and strength would be put to the test.

Brooke Davis

@Victor Pruss