Rating: - T, I think lol :)
Disclaimer - I do not own SWAC sadly. Whoever does, I flipping love them! Ohh, I'm calm now.
(AU) – This chapter is after the episode 'Cookie Monsters'. Exclude any of the episodes made after that.
SPOV
'Fine.' 'Fine.' 'Good.' 'Good!' This was our daily argument; they usually lasted about 7 minutes. Not that I counted them or anything. Yeah, that would be so lame...
I can't remember what we were arguing about to be honest, I think it was something about the Mackenzie Falls cast getting better food at lunch than us. Oh well, I kinda enjoyed making Chad mad. His angry face made me laugh. Ah stupid, hot, angry jerk. Wait did I just think that? 'So are we good?' He said to me, interrupting my thoughts. 'Oh we're so good.' I replied as I walked off, smiling about how I'd made him mad again. I walked to my dressing room happily, only to find Tawni in front of the mirror. What a surprise. 'Hey Tawni.' I said to her. She pulled her gaze off her reflection to look at me, 'Condor wants to see us and the drama snobs in his office.' She said turning back to the mirror, this time applying moco coco moco. I laughed dryly, 'Nice to see you too.' I said and picked up my cell phone. You have 1 new message. The screen said as it went a little dimmer. Darn it, I desperately needed a new phone. I opened the message.
To: Sonny Munroe
Message: Hey, it is tha one and only Lucy! How u doin gurl! Can't wait to see u on Saturday! Love ya! X
From: Lulu
I smiled at my best friends' text. She always did know how to make me smile and I was really excited for Saturday too. 'Tawni, when does Mr. Condor want us in his office?' I asked the beautiful, yet self-centred blonde in the corner. She sighed, 'In about ten minutes.' She said without taking her eyes of the mirror. I shook my head at her and laughed. She was so hung up about her looks. I text Lucy back while I changed out of my 'So Random' costume into a casual, yet elegant blue dress.
To: Lulu
Message: Hey girlfriend! I'm great thanks, I can't wait either. Remember last time u came. Haha Chad's birthday party was hilarious! I love you more! X
From: Sonny Munroe
I slid my cell into my pocket and tapped Tawni on the shoulder, 'You coming?' I asked her. 'Well, I guess I have to, unless I want to be fired like that Bob person.' She said, standing up and slipping a hand mirror into her pocket. I raised my eyebrows at her, amused by her action. 'What? You know what happened last time I went without make-up.' She said defensively. We both shuddered at that memory. I grabbed her arm and we walked to Mr. Condor's office. We stood outside of his door, terrified to go in. 'You go in first.' Tawni said to me, slyly pushing me towards the door. 'No, you go.' I said shuffling behind her. The door opened and Mr Condor was stood there, 'Come on in girls, we're all waiting for you.' He said, gesturing to the large table in his office full of people. 'Sorry Sir.' I mumbled as we walked to find a place. Tawni sat down next to Zora and I had to sit next to Chad. He smirked at me and I glared back. 'Right, now we are all here, 'He said, looking at me and Tawni quickly, 'I have some exciting news.' He said to us. People started to chatter and Mr Condor banged his fist on the table for silence, 'We will be having a dance. On Saturday. For both of your shows. You are not allowed to go with someone off your own show. Any questions?' He said to all of us. Tawni had a huge smile plastered on her face, I don't know why though, she hated the Mack Falls cast. 'Now out.' Condor said to us, opening the door.
We all quickly piled out of the room and Tawni pulled me towards her, 'Oh, I can't wait! I love going to dances. All the pretty dresses - well mines going to be the best - and Trevor in a tux, wow.' She said excitedly. Trevor? I laughed hysterically, 'Trevor?' I said, still giggling. She looked at me and nodded, biting her lip nervously. ''Aw, Tawni! That's great.' I said to her smiling. She giggled, 'Thanks. But I don't know if he likes me...' She trailed off. 'Tawni Hart is afraid that someone won't like her!' I said in a pretend shocked voice. 'Of course he'll like you Tawni. Everyone likes you, even me.' I said with a huge smile on my face. 'Thankyou Sonny.' She said as she hugged me. 'No problem.' I said and she walked off happily. I felt somebody tap me on the shoulder, 'Hey Sonny, Ermm, would you, you know, like to go to the dance with me?' Somebody said awkwardly. I turned round and saw Devon and Chad. Devon was the one that spoke, while Chad looked at him wide eyed. 'Oh, um, hi Devon, I never knew you liked me.' I said looking at my shoes. 'Well, I figured that you're the hottest of all the girls and like, your, you know, really fit.' He said to me, trying to get his words out. 'You know Sonny isn't just about the looks. You're supposed to like girls because of their personality and their funniness but their looks are just a bonus. Sonny is so much more than just beautiful. She's all of those things too...' Chad said angrily, when he realised what he had said he trailed off quietly. I stood there shocked, 'Oh, sorry man.' Devon said holding his hands up, though he didn't sound that apologetic. He walked off rolling his eyes at Chad. 'Er, thanks. I think.' I said to Chad a little confused. He laughed nervously, 'Yeah, don't worry, that was just an act. I didn't really mean that, I still, you know, hate you.' He said with a smirk on his face. I laughed and shook my head, 'Bye Chad.' I said as I walked off.
When I arrived home that night my mom was still at work so I started making dinner for us; we were having spaghetti bolognaise. I turned the radio on and listened to some music by Demi Lovato. I loved her music, she was like my idol. I had just finished making dinner when the phone rang. I walked over and picked it up, 'Hello?' I said. 'Hey honey. It's me; I'm just calling to say that I have to stay over at Michelle's house tonight. Will you be okay on your own tonight?' My mom's voice came from the phone. 'Yeah sure, I'll see you tomorrow. I love you mom.' 'Bye honey, I love you too.' She said and I hung up. A whole night by myself, great! After I had finished my dinner I watched TV for a while. I need to speak to someone. I took out my phone, looked away from my screen and typed in a random letter. I looked back and saw the letter 'C'. I sighed, and went on to my contacts and the first person on the 'C's was Chad. Oh great. I decided that there was nothing wrong with texting him, after all he was only my friend. Or more like a frenemy, but still.
To: Chad
Message: Hey Chad. It's Sonny, I know this might be kinda weird texting you but I typed in a letter and it just happened to be C. And you are Chad so, yeah. Hi. X
From: Sonny
When I had sent it, I had realised I had put a kiss on the end. I didn't mean to, it was just a natural reaction. Oops. I sat there hoping I would get a reply, feeling a little lonely; luckily my phone buzzed about 5 minutes later. I opened my new message.
To: Sonny
Message: Hey there Munroe. Yeah, it is kinda weird. But I don't care. And yes, I am Chad. Chad Dylan Cooper, the best actor of our generation. Ohh, a kiss now! ;) You can have one back Munroe xx
(I even beat you at that. Ha!)
From: Chad
I laughed at his sense of humour. If he wanted to play the 'I've got more kisses than you' game then he was going to lose. I always won at that. I smirked and texted back.
To: Chad
Message: You really don't want to go there Cooper. I will win. . And, I will add a heart too.
3 Beat that Pooper ;)
From: Sonny
We carried on texting for a while, until something was said...
To: Sonny
Message: I never knew you liked me so much Munroe; A lot of kisses and a heart. Wow, you must love me like crazy! I don't blame you though, who couldn't love me. I'm amazing. Unlike any of your friends, or you for that matter ;) ;) x
From: Chad
To: Chad
Message: Shut up Chad! I do not like you! And you're not amazing, you're a jerk. Get that into your thick skull!
From: Sonny
To: Sonny
Message: Sheesh, chill Sonny! I was joking! No need to blow your head off. You can't take a joke Sonny, did you not notice the faces at the end of my text. They mean I am winking, as in joking! So Sshh yourself! Why did you even text me in the first place! Leave me alone! CDC is out.
From: Chad
To: Chad
Message: I'm sorry Chad. I didn't mean it, I really am sorry. I think you are pretty amazing sometimes, when you're not being a jerk. But I really do like you when you don't act like a jerk. Like a few months ago when you danced with me at my prom and when you pretended to be Eric for me. You were like my Chad, who I like a lot. So I am sorry. Really. Xxxxx
From: Sonny
I sat there, really hoping he would reply, but he didn't. What had I done? He was right; I couldn't take a joke sometimes. I really didn't mean to go that far and hurt his feelings. I felt really bad about it. I went to bed still feeling bad, I just had to say I was sorry. I decided at about 11 O'clock I should ring him, I knew it was a little late but I just couldn't leave it. The phone rang three times and he picked up, relief washed through me, 'What do you want Sonny.' He asked in a flat voice. 'Chad, I am so sorry, I didn't mean to say anything like that, please tell me that you'll forgive me and once again I really am sorry-' He cut me off, 'Sonny. Sshh.' He said to me, his voice a little softer now. I listened intently to his voice as he spoke again, 'I believe you, and yes I do forgive you. I got your text before and I read it and I'm going to try and be your Chad.' He said, and I could tell he was smiling. I blushed a deep shade of red and laughed nervously, 'Thanks.' I mumbled. He laughed at my nervousness, 'Bye Munroe. Oh and just to let you know, I like my Sonny a lot too.' He said and hung up. I felt a smile cross my face. He liked me too. Well not as a girlfriend kind but a friend kind probably. I could live with that. For now.
Tawni and I walked to the commissary for lunch and I saw him; Chad. He was talking to Portlyn, who was holding his hand lovingly, (but Chad, on the other hand, looked very uncomfortable)I felt very jealous of her. Tawni looked at my jealous reaction and followed my gaze. She giggled a little, 'Sonny, we all know you like him and I'm sure that he likes you back. Why don't you just talk about it to each other?' She said to me. I was ready to admit my feelings for him to myself but not to anyone else, 'Pfft, I do not like him, why would you even think that.' I said to her, still staring at them. 'Hello, your face is nearly green with jealousy Sonny. Everyone, even Grady, knows that you like each other.' Tawni said in a 'duh' voice. I had no come back to that, I just stared at them, sadness in my eyes. 'Sonny.' Tawni said a little louder. I think Chad heard because he looked over to us and our eyes met. I took a deep breath and turned to Tawni, 'What?' I asked her, close to tears. I didn't know why I was so upset, it wasn't like Chad was my boyfriend or anything, he was allowed to hold hands with somebody else. 'Sonny, seriously, what's wrong, I didn't mean to offend you or anything.' She said worriedly. 'Nothing. It doesn't matter. Let's just go eat.' I said trying to pull her further away from Chad. She grabbed my arm. 'Sonny, what is wrong?' She repeated in a louder voice than before. I saw Portlyn sigh out of boredom as she walked away to her table, leaving Chad on his own.
I couldn't hold the tears in any longer. I started to cry, luckily there were only three people in the corridor; Tawni, Chad and I. I turned away from them both, towards the wall. Tawni shook my shoulders from behind, 'Sonny, you're starting to scare me now, please tell me what's wrong.' She said desperately. I heard footsteps and Tawni turned around to face the person, 'Pooper, this isn't the time, please go away.' She said as I fell to the floor still crying. 'Sonny?' Chad said to me, ignoring Tawni's request. I couldn't speak, to him of all people. Tawni tried again, 'Chad, please go aw-' Chad cut her off. 'No, I won't. Just go for 5 minutes, I am literally begging you.' Chad said in a voice I had never heard before; It sounded compassionate and caring. Tawni sighed and walked away. 'Sonny, what's wrong?' He said sitting beside me warily. 'N-n-nothing.' I said, hardly able to get my words out because of my crying. He kneeled up and turned me to face him. I looked at the floor, refusing to meet his gaze. He lifted my chin up with his fingers and forced me to look into his eyes. 'I'll ask you again. What's wrong? Who has made you upset?' He asked, as I stared into his big blue eyes. 'You.' I whispered. He was confused, 'What have I done?' He asked in a soft confused voice, no accusation or meanness at all. 'You've been you.' I answered bluntly. He was still confused, 'You want me to change?' He asked, his brows lowered in confusion. I didn't answer him; I just leant in and hugged him. I felt like I could fall asleep in his arms, I had always wanted to hug him. He always looked so soft and clean and well... perfect. Surprisingly enough he hugged me back, pulling me up of the floor onto my feet. I buried my head into his chest and slowly my tears stopped. He stroked my hair slowly and it felt so easy, so comfortable, like we were two puzzle pieces that fitted together perfectly. I closed my eyes and listened to his breathing.
Then, after a few minutes, I heard clip, clop, clip, clop; Tawni's shoes approaching us. 'Well, well, well. What do we have here?' She said to us. I pulled away from Chad quickly, 'Um...' I said, not knowing what to say. 'I was just helping Sonny up from the floor, that all. I think she's okay now.' Chad said in a confident voice, though I could tell he was really acting to be confident. 'Yeah, sure.' Tawni said, unconvinced by him. But she let it go, 'Come on Sonny, let's go and get lunch. Away from Pooper. You two can speak later.' Tawni said to me, pulling me away. I looked back to Chad, but I really didn't know what to do; Thank him, tell him sorry, refuse to go with Tawni? All I did was smile at him, and he returned the smile back to me. 'Now. Are you going to tell me why you and Pooper were hugging?' Tawni asked quietly when we were at our lunch table. I looked around to make sure nobody was listening, 'It was nothing. I promise. I hugged him; I just needed a little support or something. I really don't know. Can we just leave it?' I asked her. She nodded and sighed, 'Fine.' 'Thankyou.' I said gratefully.