first day shenanigans
Within four walls of a room in this building, was a girl with beautiful locs giving herself a pep talk.
Jenna Quinn
Today, I will kick life in the balls!
Jenna Quinn
I will make every article will be my bitch.
Jenna Quinn
And I will fight for what is right!
Jenna Quinn
*smiling ear to ear*
Jenna Quinn
Fellowship here I come
The caller ID displayed mom on her phone screen.
She smiled at this and picked the phone up.
Sandra (Jenna's mom)
Hey pumpkinnn
The girl said unable to hide the joy on her face.
Her mom noticed this and mirrored her smile too before asking.
Sandra (Jenna's mom)
What's making my pumpkins smile so big
Jenna Quinn
I'm just so excited mom. I can't help it
The both of them talk for long, catching up with themselves.
Sandra (Jenna's mom)
I know you do it, I believe in you.
The girl smiled at this. Leave it to her mom to be her biggest fan.
Celebrity Stan's have nothing on her as far as she knows
Jenna Quinn
Thank you mom. I wouldn't be here without your support.
Jenna said meaning it, her mom did everything right by her growing up. And even now.
Sandra (Jenna's mom)
It's all you, my pumpkin
Jenna Quinn
Have you heard from dad?
Her mom's mood shifted. She never really liked talking about her daughter's father anymore.
Sandra (Jenna's mom)
He's good I guess
Sandra (Jenna's mom)
I have to go Jenna.
Jenna Quinn
*face slowly turning sad*
Jenna Quinn
Sure.
Bye mom.
The call ended, leaving Jenna sad.
Jenna Quinn
I'll make everything right.
It was the beginning of a great school year for all she knew
Jenna was practically glowing when she walked into the newsroom.
And her outfit made her feel confident.
She could already picture herself making history in this school and slaying while doing so
She was so happy that Lindsay her editor called her in today.
She was hoping Lindsay she would call her in.
She spent her whole summer break looking for topics that she knew for sure would put the Students of Dugwol on a chokehold, and probably will get the fellowship to consider her.
Lindsay
How was your break?
Jenna Quinn
Oh common.
I touched grass.
Jenna's remark made Lindsay chuckle.
The two of them talked more, catching up from being apart because of the holidays.
Lindsay
Okay back to business.
Lindsay
Look what I have for you
Lindsay
*hands a folder to Jenna*
Jenna's eyes skimmed through the folder a bit before looking up.
Jenna Quinn
*grips the folder tightly*
She asked holding herself from flipping out
Jenna Quinn
*breathes in and out slowly*
Jenna Quinn
I thought… I mean, don’t we have, like, sports journalists for this?
Lindsay
*unamused by her statement*
Lindsay
You want that fellowship, right?
Jenna Quinn
Of course I do, but…
Jenna opened the folder, glancing at practice schedules, team rosters, even a list of upcoming games.
She looked back up at Lindsay, amused
Jenna Quinn
I’m just saying, maybe any other story would showcase my skills a bit better.
Jenna Quinn
You know how good I am Lindsay
Lindsay
Or maybe this one will test them
Lindsay replied nonchalantly, clearly enjoying this more than Jenna but hiding a smile.
Lindsay
It’s high-profile.
Lindsay said counting her fingers
She counted again, two fingers up.
Lindsay
And the athletics department is practically begging us to cover their golden boy’s ‘big season.’
Lindsay
she raised her fingers to make air quotes.
Lindsay
Think of it as… diversifying your portfolio.
Jenna fought the urge to groan. She could already imagine the football players she’d have to chase down for quotes, all arrogant smirks and oversized egos, while her real stories went unwritten. But the stakes were clear, and so was Lindsay’s look—take it or leave it.
Jenna Quinn
(After all that hardwork this summer.)
Jenna plastered on a smile, holding up the folder.
Jenna Quinn
I’ll write about your precious quarterback.
Lindsay
That’s the spirit, Quinn.
Lindsay
Oh, and maybe ease up on the attitude when you meet him. Evan Grayson isn’t the worst one on campus.
Lindsay
Believe it or not.
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Sweet Dreams
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Sweet Dreams
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Sweet Dreams
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