The stage was bright and the crowd was cheering. Calling out his stage name with increasing volume. The Equality Concert in Bollywood broadcasting world wide. He had it all ready. It was nerve racking. He was going to announce that this would be he last performance. He had plans to move back home but his parents thought it might be good to be a normal teen for a while and decided to ship him to a school in the United States. He walked out on to the stage and took his performance. Time seem to drag on. Performing didn't have it appeal any more. It had become dull and needless. The stage light dimmed and he exited. He just wanted to get out of here and go home. The limo came right to the back stage after the concert. He quickly got in and exited. No more dealing with the obnoxious fans. The last thing that went trough his mind was a heated flash.
"Henry get you butt moving." Jasper yelled from the kitchen. "My dad's already at the school and talking to the new transfer student. Or did you forget that we're on tour duty taday?"
"Just a minute Jasper just trying to figure out what would be a good welcome gift." Replied Henry.
"Don't worry about that. I would be better know they guy first then get a gift. Please Henry we need to get a move on. I don't want another lecture from Maggie."
"Have you two decided to stare dating or what?" Henry asked. He had been wondering when they where going to start dating after he found them making out in the DOUM room.
"I don't know how many times I am going to tell you this. Maggie and I are not going or going to start dating. Also she had tripped on me and we both fell down." They had gotten in to the car and started driving to the school.
"Sure that's why you where up against the wall with you hands around her waist and her lips on yours."
"Will you drop it all ready?"
"Not until you tell me when you two are going to start dating."
"We're not dating or ever will be." Said Jasper. 'Some times Henry is too smart for his own good.' Jasper thought.
"Just keep telling your self that Jasper."
"Well what about you Henry? When are you going to get a girlfriend?" Jasper says changing the subject.
"There have been no girls that have held my interest in that way that has stayed for long." Though there was another reason that Henry wasn't ready to admit just yet to his cousin.
"Come one there has to be someone?"
"Jasper there isn't. No just drop the subject we need to go meet the new student."
"Look who's on the defensive now."Jasper whispered as Henry walked in to the school building.
Henry and Jasper waited outside the Principle's office where waiting for the new student to walk out and be introduced. The door finally opened and a tall mahogany haired and hazel eyed teenage boy waked out. Followed by Jasper's dad. "Henry. Jasper this is Conan Gonzales." Though the teenage boy didn't look Latino at all.
"Nice to meet you Henry and Jasper." Conan said locking eyes with Henry. Which caused a slight reddening in Henry's tan cheeks which mad Conan chuckle.
"Well he arrived at the perfect time cause he signed up for the talent show tonight. I expect you both to be there to support him. Also he is helping you both with you internships in the DOUM room."
"Alright Uncle Bryan."
"Sure thing Dad."
"Now I'll leave you three to get to know each other." Replied Mr. Bartlet.
"What that around your neck Conan?" asked Henry.
Conan fiddled with the inch long stone pendant that hung around a black cord. "It a quartz crystal. It to help enhance my aura and my chakras."
"You practice Hinduism?" ask Henry.
"To a point. Though I'm sure I can learn a few things." He said a little flirtatiously but the only one that caught it was Henry and he blushed. That was all he needed to confirm what he was feeling.
"So what are you doing for the Talent show?" asked Jasper.
"Singing."
"What song?" asked Henry.
"That is a surprise there. Have to keep your interest some how. Plus I want to make sure you two pay attention to the show. So are we going to go to class or what?"
The day was a whirl for Henry. He could tell that Conan was flirting with him. He couldn't understand why he would. What was it that Conan saw that would have giving the idea to flirt with him? Why was it so confusing to be his self. Now it was time for the talent show. After working in the DOUM rooms Conan had picked up on the work quickly and worked quicker the Jasper and Maggie put together. The curtain rose up and Conan took the stage. A rock ballet mixed with easy listening piano mixed in and Conan started singing. His velvet voice was deeper then his actual voice. He sung Everlife's versions of reflections but he made sure to make it to his gender. The voice with the song sounded so familiar. Where did he hear it before? The applause came and the curtain closed.
Turns out that Conan won the Talent show and everyone was wondering who this kid was.
"Congratulations Conan you did a great job." Henry congratulated.
"That was amazing." Japer said.
"Yes it was really incredible." Said Maggie.
"Thanks guys. I just can't believe that I won."
"You deserve it Conan." Replied Henry.
"Thanks. Well Henry you think you could walk with me home since I'm sure Jasper wants to take Maggie home and kiss her good night."
"No I Don't." and "No He Doesn't" were said at the same time.
"You may able to fool the world but you can't fool your hearts nor my eyes I know you guys are dating and you drop the act."
"Let's just go Maggie." Said Jasper a little upset.
"I think that the closest I've seen them admit to dating. I've been trying for weeks to get them to admit it." Said Henry.
"Just takes a well trained eye and also having a strong heart chakra helps."
"What do you mean?"
"Well, I learned about a year ago that I'm an empath and it from my strong heart chakra."
"Empath?"
"Yea. I have the ability to feel other people emotions and I can tell you confused on how you feel about me."
"No I don't think I am. I like you."
"That's not what I mean Henry." Conan stepped closer to Henry to where he was on top of him. "Your confused when it comes to this." And Conan Kissed Henry gently on the lips.