Lemonade Mouth

Unpleasant Surprises

Set After the movie or After Scott joins Lemonade Mouth.

Pairing: Stella Yamada and Ray Beech

Planning on this being a multi-chapter.(getting better as I go on)

I do not own Lemonade Mouth.

Stella Yamada was in trouble. She needed to be out of here immediately if she wanted to make it on time; but her friends couldn't know where she was going and she didn't want to make it too suspicious leaving a rehearsal that she arranged. She glances up at the clock noticing that she only has a little over 7 minutes.

She needs an escape plan. She begins to sweat but she isn't aware of it. The hair on the back of her neck stands up and her mouth goes dry. Come on Yamada, think, think…

"Something wrong Stells?"

The sound of her best band mate Mo speaking to her shakes her out of her trance.

"What, huh?" She shakes her head confused. She takes a look around at her friends and realizes they have all stopped playing and are staring at her.

"I asked If you were alright," Mo asks her again.

A flustered Stella stutters before looking up at the clock again. She now only has 4 minutes.

"Some place you got to be?" Wen Gifford asks, "You keep looking at the clock."

"Umm, yeah I'm- there's- someone I have to- something- late- bye!" Stella struggles as she grabs her things and runs out of the room.

She doesn't stop to look back because she doesn't want them to ask questions on why she left so suddenly. She was the one who called them all to the school not half an hour ago for an "absolutely mandatory, extremely urgent," practice.

"What was that about?" A confused Charlie Delgatto asks no one in particular. Everyone just shakes their heads and exchanges confused glances. "Maybe she's late for a hot date," Scott Pickett jokes. Everyone laughs and decides to just pack up and go out for pizza at Dante's since their leader isn't there to help them anymore.

Ray Beech sits in the booth at Dante's Pizza waiting somewhat impatiently. He glances at the time on his phone. Stella was supposed to be here 5 minutes ago.

He waits for another few minutes and begins to worry. It is unlike her to be late. He tries calling her but her phone must be off because it goes straight to voicemail. Just as he hangs up, Stella jumps into the seat across from him making him jump a little.

"Sorry I'm late! I was at practice with Lemonade Mouth and I couldn't figure out how to get out of there without them asking questions and then I left my phone and purse at home so I had to go and get them and my battery was dead and my brothers kept asking me why I was freaking out and I-""Stella, Stells, hey calm down! Breathe, breathe! There you go," Ray cuts her off amused by her nervous rambling while Stella takes deep breaths trying to calm down.

Once Stella calms down she looks up and he is staring at her with a smirk on his face. "What?"

"You're cute when you're nervous."

Stella pretends go gag at that sweet comment from Ray. "I am NOT nervous," she defends.

"Okay then, I guess you wouldn't mind if you stop shaking before you knock our drinks over."

Stella's eyes go wide and she sits on her hands biting her lip.

Ray laughs and comes over to sit beside her. He puts his arm around her hugging her to him. This gesture causes Stella to relax and she leans her head on his shoulder.

"I hate this," she states. Ray pretends to be offended causing her to laugh a little. "You know what I mean! This whole sneaking around thing. I don't want my friends to know we are dating because they would freak out and probably kick me out of the band." "They will not kick you out of the band. You are what keep that band alive. Besides, those lemon heads totally stink without you," Ray comforts her. He hates her band mates. Well, except for Scott. "And, same with my band. But, I think its fun sneaking around. No one is in our business and I like spending time with just you and no one else."

Stella sighs at this sweet comment. After a long day, she loves being with this side of Ray Beech; the side that only her and his family ever really gets to see.

Lemonade Mouth (minus Yamada) stumbles into Dante's pizza. They sit at their usual booth. They start joking around about whatever it may be. Olivia looks up to say thank you to the waiter bringing their pizza when she notices something over his shoulder….

Ray turns his head around as a loud group of teen comes into the restaurant. "Oh no," his eyes go wide as her turns back around. "What is it?" Stella questions as she tries to turn around to look at what Ray saw. He stops her and makes then slouch down lower in to booth. "What's wrong Ray?" She asks irritated. Then she hears Charlie and Scott's obnoxious laughter and a look of panic crosses her face….

Sorry this wasn't very long but its my first Lemonade Mouth fic and my first multi-chap. And I know Ray may have been out of character (and Stella too) so I apologize about that also. Any tips on how I can make him seem more real? Planning on betting better in the future!(I'm still an amateur, clearly.) Review please! It will encourage me to keep updating!:) And, the more reviews I get, the more Rayella because I want to concentrate on them in this story. Peace, Love, and Snicker doodles! (: