Hi guys! So pretty much recently, I have been reading a lot of HTR fanfiction and loving it. So, I decided why don't I give it a try? So here goes. I hope you guys like it.

Zander's POV

"Hey now, hey now, everybody wants to be popular."

I heard my lab partner Kacey and her friends sing while they danced on top of their table. After working with her for a while I knew that she was a little bit full of herself.

"Excuse me, why are you chomping on a carrot while we're trying to perform here?" See what I mean? I'm pretty sure that everyone is already used to this that's why they don't really care, but I'm still new here and I think it's kind of rude. Maybe I can straighten her out.

I was chatting with some girls then I heard her talking about me, so I came over. "Hey Kacey." I said.

She asked me about my ukulele and I mentioned my band. Then, I saw Kevin and Nelson approaching. "Zander, we're not really allowed to hang out with Kacey and the Perfs."

I got confused. "The Perfs? What's a Perf?" I still don't know how the stuff works around here, but I'm getting there right?

"It's the abbrieve for perfect, hello?" Kacey's friend said, I think her name was Molly. Then they did some weird poses.

"Do not tell me that Kevin and Nelson are part of your killer band." What's wrong with Kevin and Nelson?

"Sure are and they rock." I said enthusiastically.

"We rock all night long, once even past 11." Kevin said. Ah, now I see the disinterest, but Kevin and Nelson are pretty cool once you get to know them.

"Gravity 4 is going to win the talent show here next week." I said. I might sound cocky, but not as much as them. And judging by their performance earlier, I knew we had this in the bag.

"Your band's name is Gravity 4?" Hey, I thought it was pretty cool. Stevie came up with it. If only she was here now.

"That's right because like gravity, we hold it down." Nelson said as we did our signature move.

"Hold what down?" said the other "Perf".

"Things, that would, otherwise possibly float." Nelson said nervously. Ah, I think the other perf is Grace, the one who he has a crush on. Man, I've got to teach him some of my moves. I mean, I've had a few crushes myself, but never acted like him. I've always kept my cool, even now with my new crush. I'm not going to reveal who it is yet though; it might be a bit too soon.

Stevie's POV

I sighed as I saw the Perfs were back once again in Danny Mango's. Yes, I work in a smoothie place but a job is a job. I served at another table; I just hope that I don't have to serve them.

"Uh, Stevie do you mind getting that table for me?" Danny Mango asked me. I groaned to myself, of course, why would I think I don't have to go up to the Perfs?

I grabbed the tray of samples and made my way to them while faking a smile. "Hello, welcome to Danny Mango's would you like to sample our new kiwi colada?"

Here it comes. "Hello Loserberry." They said in unison as they made an L with their fingers on their foreheads.

I tried to correct them and told them that my name was Stevie, but as usual, they stuck with Loserberry. Whatever, I can take it. If I were a normal 16 year old girl, I'd go home and cry about it but, they're not worth anything. They're all talk with no substance.

I questioned them about not having any hobbies and typically they would say "We like to shop and pose."

"Now; peace out, girl scout." Kacey said while making a peace sign and doing a typical Girl Scout gesture.

Okay, that's all I can take in a matter of 5 minutes. "It must be awesome to be Kacey Simon." I said sarcastically.

"It is." Kacey said cockily while Molly gave a nod without quite as much meaning. I know that she's just waiting for the moment when Kacey falls and she'll be queen perf. I'm probably the only one who knows but I don't bother to say anything, it's not my problem anyways.

"Beautiful,"

"Right"

"Stylish,"

"Right,"

I can't wait for her reaction after this one. "Most hated girl in school." I said with a smirk.

"Righ- what?" That's what I was hoping for.

"Most hated girl, you." I said slowly, while pointing at her. The perfs gasped at me but there wasn't much substance. "Peace out, girl scout." I said imitating Kacey and winking at her. I rolled my eyes then walked away.

I took some more orders from customers. I checked my watch, only 5 more minutes and Zander will come over to drive me to band practice. He might be new but he's a pretty cool guy. All the girls at school seem to agree as well.

My thoughts were interrupted when I heard a crash. Fortunately, it was Kacey who seemed to have knocked down the fruit display at the entrance. We all laughed at her, it was a little bit mean, but she deserved it.

Then, Zander walked in. "Hey Steves, you ready for practice?" Thank goodness for Zander, or else I would have to have cleaned up the entrance thanks to Kacey.

"Yeah Z, just let me get changed first." I said before going to get changed.

After changing back into my regular clothes, I walked out of the store with Zander. "Hey what happened over here? I saw Kacey walk out with a chipped tooth or something." I smiled at the memory of Kacey falling.

"It was nothing, she just ran into the fruit display." He gave me a disappointed look for smiling. I just rolled my eyes at him. "What? It was funny?" I asked him. He just shook his head at me.

"I know she can be a bit mean, but would it kill you to be nicer to people?" Zander asked me.

"Yes, yes it would." I replied.

"Whatever, let's just go to band practice." Zander said as we head out the mall and into his car. He opened the door for me like he usually does.

"You know, I can open the door myself." I told him.

"Yeah, but what kind of gentleman would I be?" He replied with his charming smile and a wink. I don't know, ever since he came and befriended me, I've been feeling something for him. But I don't know exactly what yet.

The next day right after first period, I saw Nelson and Kevin running up to me at my locker. "You cannot believe what just happened during History class." I rolled my eyes while getting the books I needed for the next class.

"What happened?" I asked hoping this would be good. Then Zander came up to us.

"Oh good, you're here too," Kevin said when he saw Zander.

"Why what happened?" Zander asked confused.

"Kacey Simon got glasses!" Kevin started

"And braces!" Nelson added.

"And she spit in Spencer Haynes mouth!" They said in unison.

I held in my laughter. "Kacey Simon, as in, queen perf, Kacey Simon?" I reassured while scoffing.

"Uh huh, look." Kevin said while showing me the pictures he took on his phone.

"You took pictures? So not cool." Zander said. Looks like papa bear is in action once again.

"What? Even Mr. March took pictures." Kevin defended himself. That doesn't surprise me.

"I wonder how the perfs are taking this." I questioned.

"What do you mean?" Nelson asked confused.

"Well, I haven't told anyone but," I looked at the hallway making sure no one was there. "Molly's looking out to be queen perf." I admitted.

"Well it must be her lucky day." Nelson commented.

"That's terrible." Zander said. Must he be so kind?

Zander's POV

It was lunch and I saw Molly and Grace handing out flyers. "Here you go Zander." Molly said as she handed me a flyer with Kacey's face doodled on.

"What's this?" I asked her.

"Oh, it's Kacey Simon, the queen of braces of glasses." Molly explained as she and Grace handed out more flyers.

"Duh, isn't it totes obvi?" Grace asked.

"Yeah, sure." I said as I walked away before hearing Molly call everyone saying the queen of braces and glasses was here.

I couldn't help but feel bad for her. So I tried to stop the crowd by lying to them about Mr. March getting his head stuck in the toilet. Kacey thanked me and then I did what I hopefully wouldn't regret.

I led her to the band hangout, which no one in the school actually knew about, well except Gravity 4. And I made sure to let Kacey know that. But as any girl would, she commented on how bad it smelled in here. I'm used to it though, Stevie says it smells all the time but she doesn't mind since she has four older brothers.

I explained to her how our band rehearses here. "Ah, yes, you and your dorko band." Typically, I defended my band. We're all cool. But my case wasn't really proven by the fact that Kevin and Nelson came in with a pink bicycle.

"Lots of musicians ride pink bikes, very rock and roll." I explained to her but that wasn't so convincing.

"Whoa, what's Kacey Simon doing here?" Nelson whispered to me. Obviously he still thinks highly of her.

What came out of my mouth next is something that I might get beaten up by Stevie for but we needed her. "I was thinking, since you just got dumped by your friends, maybe you want to be the lead singer for our band." Stevie and I can sing but she refuses to be the lead singer and chooses to stick to her bass and I love playing my instrument more than singing.

As I expected, she refused but I tried to convince her. She seemed to be having a flashback and then she was convinced. But she questioned us on only having three members but have a four in our name. As if on cue, Stevie comes through the door.

"Loserberry?" Kacey asked surprised. Okay, this is not good.

"Excuse me, you call me that name in front of my friends and I'll introduce my bass to your face." She threatened while holding up her bass guitar. She looks hot when she's mad. "What's she doing here?" She looked at us with her piercing eyes. Still looks hot but scary, but still hot.

"She's our new singer." After saying this, the three of us try to cover ourselves in fear of getting hurt by Stevie.

"So you want to be in Gravity Four?" Stevie asked Kacey putting her bass down and walking towards Kacey. This doesn't look too good.

"Not really, but if I did, I would make you a much better band."

"Alright, then let's hear you sing. Show us all that you can hold it down." We did our move once again but I'm surprised that Stevie gave her a shot. I gave Stevie a proud smile for doing so and she returned it.

Kacey questioned our constant doing of the hold it down move but Stevie still challenged her to sing well. And Kacey accepted. Let's hope she's as good as I feel she is.

Kacey started singing and it wasn't what I expected. It was still too perfy. That's not how our band rocks though and I know that Stevie thought that too but I felt that Kacey can do much better.

"That was awful." Stevie said with a laugh.

"I'm out of here." Kacey said sadly. I know I'm right about this though. I can feel it.

I whispered to Stevie. "Come on, give her another try."

"No." She whispered back as she gave Kacey a cute little wave.

I had to stop her though. "I know you just got dumped by your friends and you're feeling kinda low." I started.

"So what?" Kacey asked still sad.

"Sing that!" I said enthusiastically. "No really, take that feeling and sing it." So she did. Boy, it feels good to be right. I dropped my book in awe but then looked at Stevie expectantly.

She sighed and got defensive. "What are you looking at me for? Let's get to work." Yes, it worked! We started practicing and damn we rocked.

I looked at Stevie as she harmonized with Kacey. Damn, she's cute. She's giving her this look but I think they'll warm up to each other.

Stevie's POV

It's the day after Kacey joined our band. I still have mixed feelings about it but somehow I seemed to have got my lunch with her. We went up to the guys together and I took a spot in between Nelson and Kevin. Kevin was in his usual daze over Kim Davis.

I smiled as Kacey asked what Kevin was doing. She has a lot to learn if she's going to be a part of this band. I did agree when she said that he was out of her league but she lost me on the part when he has to be "intriguing and confident". As I said before, she still has a lot to learn.

She tried to help him become intriguing and confident and for a while, it might work. "That was pretty cool of you to help out Kevin." I said.

"Thanks." She said as she held out her fist and I almost pounded mine with hers but. "Too soon." We both said in unison.

"He's actually talking to her and he hasn't fainted yet." Zander said surprised. He's so cute when he's surprised.

"Come on; are you scared that I'm going to beat you?" Zander tried to persuade me into having a lemonade drinking contest.

"As if you will ever beat me." I told him.

"Well we'll never know would we?" He challenged.

"Fine, I'll do it but just to prove that I can kick your butt at this." I said as I grabbed the bottle of lemonade in his hand and he shot me one of his smiles.

We both had our lemonade bottles in hand ready to go as Nelson counts us down. "Okay, go!" Nelson says.

We both chug down the lemonade and I see that he's almost finish with his. But luckily for me I only had one last chug. Once I finished I put down the now empty bottle and put my arms in the air. "In your face!" I gloated.

"Okay, rematch, right here right now." I smiled at his persistency.

"I'd love to but all that lemonade made me really have to pee." I said before heading out to the girl's washroom. I saw that there was a lineup outside and started to wait. But the line didn't seem to be moving so I did what no girl would ever think of doing. Oh, yeah, I went to the Perf's bathroom.

I walked in and excused myself from coming but explained that it was an emergency. To my surprise I saw Kacey in there and questioned her about it.

"She's here because she's quitting your loser band, loserberry." Molly explained as she and the other perfs stuck up an L on their foreheads.

I knew this was too good to be true. As if the Kacey Simon would ever join a band filled with losers. And to think I thought we were becoming friends. I gave her a piece of my mind, and my opinion on the bathroom but most importantly a piece of my mind. I walked out furiously to go to the normal people's washroom.

I went to the band room knowing that the rest of Gravity 4 would be there. "Oh, hey where's Kacey? I saw her with the perfs but that doesn't mean anything right?" Nelson asked as I walked in.

I bit my lip and stayed silent. I made eye contact with Zander and he gave me a knowing look. "What happened, Steves?" He asked me as he wrapped his arms around me leading me to the couch.

I shook my head. "It's nothing, it's just what I expected, the perfs asked for Kacey back." I told him.

"But she said no right?" Nelson asked, clearly in denial.

I looked at him with sorry eyes. "She said yes." I said choked up. Zander rubbed my arm.

"Kacey left the band? Noooooooo!" Kevin screamed in a high pitch voice and buried his head in Nelson's shoulder as he cried. I went up to him and rubbed his back.

"It's okay Kev, you'll find someone better." I tried to comfort him. I looked over at Zander and saw that he was sad about Kacey leaving as well, a little sadder than you would normally feel, might I add. And that caused me to feel something at the pit of my stomach.

The night of the talent show, I knew it was official. Kacey wasn't coming back. I don't think she has realized that she can't find a friend in perfs. I saw her walking around with the screaming Viking mascot head. "Hey are you sure you want to sing lead tonight?" I hear Zander ask me.

I smiled at him. "Yeah, as long as you're alright with singing with me." I told him. We shared a smile at each other.

"Will you two love birds stop, you're grossing me out." Kevin said as he walked up to us with Nelson.

Zander and I both rolled our eyes. "Shut up Kevin." I told him.

"I'm sorry I just really miss Kacey. She helped me get Kim okay." I gave him a side hug as he rested his head on me. I just rubbed his side.

"I am nervous. Do you think we can do this without Kacey?" Nelson asked his nervousness pouring out on every word he said.

Zander looked out from the curtains. Zander tried to motivate us all by referring to other bands that have lost members. While Nelson still negatively and nervously comments something idiotic. Zander gives him a weirded out look. And Kevin gives a sad comment about Kim Davis and to my surprise I see Kacey walking up to us. I point to her and push Kevin off my shoulder. The guys were stunned by her appearance. I looked over at Zander. I think he feels something for her and that thought gives me even more confusing feelings in my stomach.

"Shouldn't you be on stage with your fancy little friends?" I asked her, it was a little rude but she hurt my friends, and no one hurts my friends.

"They're not my friends," she started. "And I know your aren't either," We could have been but you dumped us so. "Because I was such an idiot, which stinks for me because you guys were pretty cool." She said. Which is true, she was an idiot and we're pretty cool, but I think she's ready to be forgiven.

"Well, I've buried the Perfs for you so get out there and hold it down. Good luck guys." Kacey said. I think she is one of us but I can't let that show.

"Hold on, if we let you back in the band, you can't go bail on us before a big show, very uncool." Zander said with his cute smile.

"Hey if, I decide to rejoin the band, you people have to keep up because I know how to rock." Kacey said cockily.

"Well, I'm sold." Zander said a little too quickly and happily. Yeah, he definitely likes her.

No matter what I'm feeling right now between Zander and Kacey, I still let her join because I think we could be great friends. But we had to change the band name and her outfit.

Zander's POV

Kacey's back in the band and now her and Stevie are friends. Well that's a success. It was now our turn to perform. I think Stevie feels relieved that she doesn't have to sing as much this time. I shot her one of my smiles and she returned it.

We started to play and I looked over at her, she looks beautiful concentrated on her guitar playing. I looked away grinning. Kacey started to dance with me. Sure she was pretty, but she wasn't really my type. Shocker, huh?

By the time the chorus came, Stevie and I were getting into the music and were sending smiles to each other.

I heard Kevin's drumming go off and I figured it had something to do with Kim. Luckily he had come with us in time for our pose.

While Kacey was admiring her spotlight, we were all congratulating each other. I leaned in to give Stevie a hug but she was already giving one to Nelson. It's alright though; I covered it up by giving him a high five while he was still hugging her.

When they pulled apart, that's when I gave her my hug. "You did great tonight." I told her.

She smiled and pulled away. "Shouldn't you be saying that to Kacey?" She asked me. Stevie might seem like the tough girl, but she has some insecurities that she doesn't let anyone know. But why would she have them? She's perfect.

"Why? You were great to." I questioned her.

She shook her head and gave me a smile "No reason. Thanks." She said looking down.

"Ahhh, we so beat the perfs." Kacey said as she got the whole band into a group hug.

Yay, that's chapter one, and I know there isn't much Zevie in this one but I promise there will be more coming up. I really hope you guys liked it. And I really would love to get some of your thoughts on if I should continue with this or not.