Gretchen: 1st Point of View
I, Gretchen Lewis, will win the race this year... I will win the race this year... "I will win!"
Oh, who am I kidding, I have short legs and Squeaky is much faster than I am. I've seen what she can do, she's like a Gazelle, high knees, long strides. All I can do is hope for the best. And I have to get to my friends, Mary Lowise and Rosie, I'm sure they're waiting for me outside. |
"Hey Gretchen!" Mary Lewise jumps up and gives me a hug, almost knocking me off of my feet.
"Hey, Mary. Hello, Rosie." I try to wave, but Mary has my arm trapped as what feels like a straight jacket, but just her tight hug.
"Oh, look who it is." Mary snaps and points at Squeaky and Raymond.
"Leave us alone, Mary." Squeaky snaps as well, pushing Raymond away from us. I'm not the biggest fan of getting into chats like this, I'm so grateful that she walked off.
After a little chit-chatting, and gossip, I head down to the track. There's only 6 girls racing this year, but my main threat is Squeaky. She will turn into a rocket in seconds, which means I will have to do the same. I stretch and kick my feet, getting ready for the run. The other 4 girls, plus Squeaky, start to come in. Everything starts out show, then the race begins. I'm right behind her, I can do this, come on Gretchen! We pass the line, the crowd cheers, but Squeaky and I don't know who won. It was so close.- WHO DO YOU THINK WON?
"Hey, Mary. Hello, Rosie." I try to wave, but Mary has my arm trapped as what feels like a straight jacket, but just her tight hug.
"Oh, look who it is." Mary snaps and points at Squeaky and Raymond.
"Leave us alone, Mary." Squeaky snaps as well, pushing Raymond away from us. I'm not the biggest fan of getting into chats like this, I'm so grateful that she walked off.
After a little chit-chatting, and gossip, I head down to the track. There's only 6 girls racing this year, but my main threat is Squeaky. She will turn into a rocket in seconds, which means I will have to do the same. I stretch and kick my feet, getting ready for the run. The other 4 girls, plus Squeaky, start to come in. Everything starts out show, then the race begins. I'm right behind her, I can do this, come on Gretchen! We pass the line, the crowd cheers, but Squeaky and I don't know who won. It was so close.- WHO DO YOU THINK WON?
Kaedyn Keiser |
The loud speaker comes on, "And the winner is... Squeaky!"
I'm not surprised, nor mad. I smile at her and she smiles back. It was a good race, and now I know, I might have chances next year. |