"Babe. Yo, Babe." I shivered then shut the door to my locker. It was him again. The new student. He's been harassing me all day, well technically after Choir, but it felt like all day. I'm getting a head of myself. My name is Celine. I'm sixteen years old. Blond hair that comes down to my waist, greenish-blue eyes and an oval like face. Today was supposed to be special. Today was the day that I got my car. But as I would find out later, today was the day that my life would change…forever.
I sat in my English class looking over my papers that was due today. It was fairly easy and I was already looking forward to Choir and lunch, my two favorite subjects.
"Oh my god, did you see? He winked at me! He is so cute." A voice snapped me from my paper, I looked up to see two friends anxiously tittering to each other, I rolled my eyes. And obviously they saw the simple motion when the girl that spoke whirled on me.
"You'd be the same way if you saw him, Celine. Actually you wouldn't be, because he'd never pay any attention to a nobody like you." She said with a flip of her hair, I looked back down at my paper and easily replied back
"Good. He sounds like a womanizing jerk, anyways." I said then put my feet up on the table, sending a few loose chunks of dirt in their direction.
"Ugh! You are such a witch, Celine!" She shrieked as she moved away from me and over to her desk. I couldn't help the chuckle that came to my lips as the teacher entered the room with two students. One looked like a total freak. Green hair. Seriously? Were we at a concert or what? He had on a black leather jacket with a white t-shirt and green shoes to match his gaudy hair. The other one looked younger, like he was an eleven year old, but compared to most eleven year olds he looked about as serious as the strict teachers we have here. And his hair wasn't as terrible as the others, but still very strange. Grey. What kid has grey hair?
"Kids, we have two new students. Spencer and Miles. I hope you will help them get to and fro from their classes. Boys pick a seat, because that's where you'll be sitting the rest of the year." Mr. Hepburn said as Spencer looked over the class with a smirk while Miles just sat in the empty seat in front of me. From the corner of my eye I could see the girls in the class messing with their hair or winking at new guy. I sighed shaking my head and began to bring out my books for the class when I heard the impossible.
"Heh, I'll just sit behind Miss Bookworm there." I looked up to see him smirking at me, again I rolled my eyes and proceeded on what I was doing. But as he passed me by I couldn't help but stare at him, there was something about him…something that wasn't quite right. The rest of the class I couldn't focus, the entire time Spencer was whispering and passing notes with several of the girls. I clenched my teeth as I felt a spit wad hit the back of my neck then as casually as I possibly could I reached behind me and pulled it out then flicked it back at him while the teacher wasn't looking. I could hear the sound of disgust coming from him and I could see the heated glares from everyone in the class including the boys. It seemed that everyone had taken a liking to him, with the exception of me. Luckily the class was short and Choir was next then after that lunch! I quickly slipped out of the room as soon as the bell rang and began to the choir room.
"Hello, Mr. Jackson! Is it okay if I use the recording studio after class?" I asked as I walked in and dropped my jacket in the corner, he smiled shaking his head at me.
"Of course, Celine. You're free to use it anytime and you know that." He said with a light chuckle I just shrugged sheepishly then looked over to the door that lead to the studio. It was only supposed to be for school recordings, but Mr. Jackson and I had a really good friendship and he let me sneak in every so often.
"It just doesn't feel right to not ask. Anyway I wanted to try out this song I had wrote the other day, who knows, it might get me started on my singing career?" I said then moved over to my place as people began to fill the class. Choir was optional, you don't have to take it. So when I saw Spencer and Miles walk in, I couldn't believe what I was seeing. Well actually I couldn't see Spencer because he was surrounded by several girls, I sighed then sat down on the metal chair ready for the bell to ring so we could get started.
"Okay! Okay, guys and gals take your seats and give the new guys some breathing room." Mr. Jackson said as several girls sighed then left the dispersing throng of people, Spencer just shrugged then sat down on the opposite side of the room. I couldn't help the sigh of relief that he wasn't near me.
"Alright then. Spencer? Miles? We are having an upcoming Christmas concert, unfortunately you two are too late to get a part so I'm afraid you'll have to sit out." Mr. Jackson said as Miles just watched everyone while Spencer smirked.
"Huh, Like I care." He said throwing a wink at the girl next to him, she sighed then sank into her seat with her hand on her heart.
"Someone gag me." I muttered resting my head on my hand, almost as though Spencer had heard me, he looked in my direction. His ice blue eyes stared at me, I flinched then looked away and towards Mr. Jackson.
"Miss Katelyn. Would you care to start off first?" Mr. Jackson said as the girl from English class began to smile.
"Of course, Mr. Jackson!" She beamed staring at Spencer, she stepped in front of the class. She stared at us with her hands clasped behind her back as Mr. Jackson began to play on the piano.
A poor orphan girl named Maria
Was walking the market one day
She stopped for to rest by the road side
Where a bird with a broken wing lay
A few moments passed till she saw it
For it's feathers were covered with sand
And soon clean and wrapped it was traveling
In the warmth of Maria's small hand
She happily gave her last paso
Of a cage made of rushes and twine
She fed it loose corn from the market
Watched it grow stronger with time
Now the gift giving service was coming
And the church arm with tinsel and light
An' all of the town folk brought presents
To lay by the manger that night
There were diamonds, incense and perfumes
And packages fit for a king
But for one raged bird in his small cage
Maria had nothing to bring
She waited till just before midnight
So no one would see her go in
And crying she knelt by the manger
For her gift was unworthy of him
Then a voice spoke to her through the darkness
'Maria what brings you to me?
If the bird in the cage is your offering
Open the door let me see!'
So she trembled, she did as he asked her
An' out of the cage the bird flew
Soaring up into the rafters
On a wing that would feel good just new
An' just as the midnight bells rang out
And the little bird started to sing
A song that no words could recapture
For its beauty was fit for a king
Now Maria felt blessed just to listen
To the cascade notes sweet and long
As her offering was lifted to heaven
By the very first Nightingale's song
By the end of the song I could see Spencer watching Katelyn intently, my guess was that he was impressed with her. Me? She sang well, but its wasn't anything great. As the class progressed several girls and guys stood up and sang their part, I anxiously waited for my time only the bell rang before my turn. Although I was a little disappointed, I shrugged it off and with slow movements I began to pick up my things.
"Nice singing, Katelyn. So…wanna eat lunch with me?" He asked putting his arm around her shoulder, she excitedly nodded her head. I scoffed while rolling my eyes as I stood up, Spencer moved his arm away from her and turned to me.
"And you can do it better?" He asked sarcastically. So that's how he wanted to play it? Fine. I was game.
"Just saying her singing isn't anything great." I retorted as Katelyn began to glare at me with her fists clenched.
"Celine, you are really getting on my nerves today! I suggest you back off and leave me and Spencer alone!" She said putting her hands up as though she was about to fight. I couldn't help the snort that came out then turned away from her.
"Like I care, Kat." I said knowing she hated being called that. She left with a flick of her hair and Spencer's arm around her waist.
"Good riddance." I muttered then headed to the studio once everyone was gone. I shut the door and hung up my backpack on the coat rack hanging on the warm tan walls. It was a tight room. The first thing you see is the mirror on the opposite wall with the recording equipment below it. It had everything. Piano, guitar, drums. It was paradise for me. I looked at my disheveled gold hair then quickly tucked it behind my ear as I clapped the headphones over my head. With just a few flicks of switches and I was ready to start recording.
Don't look at me
Every day is so wonderful
And suddenly it's hard to breathe
Now and then I get insecure
From all the pain, feel so ashamed
I am beautiful no matter what they say
Words can't bring me down
I am beautiful in every single way
Yes, words can't bring me down, oh no
So don't you bring me down today
To all your friends you're delirious
So consumed in all your doom
Tryin' hard to fill the emptiness, the piece is gone
Left the puzzle undone, ain't that the way it is?'
Cause you are beautiful no matter what they say
Words can't bring you down, oh no
You are beautiful in every single way
Yes, words can't bring you down, oh no
So don't you bring me down today
No matter what we do
No matter what we do(No matter what we say)
No matter what we say(We're the song that's outta tune)
(Full of beautiful mistakes)(And everywhere we go
)And everywhere we go(The sun will always shine)
The sun will always, always shine!(But tomorrow we might awake on the other side)
'Cause we are beautiful no matter what they say
Yes, words won't bring us down, oh no
We are beautiful in every single way
Yes, words can't bring us down, oh no
So don't you bring me down today
Don't you bring me down today
Don't you bring me down today
I sighed then switched off the recording. A sense of relief washed over me as I began to shut the systems down, but when I glanced up at the mirror I saw that I wasn't alone.
"Nice lungs, Babe. You weren't kidding when you said it what's-her-names singing wasn't so hot." He smirked as I turned to him resting my hands on the keyboard. It was sad. He couldn't even remember her name, from what? Five minutes ago?
"Mmmhm. Look I've gotta go." I said reaching for my bag as he took a step closer to me. I slung the bag over my shoulder and began towards the door when our shoulder's brushed against each other. He just stared at me sending chills down my spine, I brushed it off and headed out of the choir room and towards the lunch room. Pizza day. Yuck. I eyed the pool of grease then switched lines over towards the 'over breaded' chicken. With a sigh I sat down at my usual table and looked out the glass double doors that led to the school garden and behind that was a thick forest. As I shoved the plastic fork through the wrapper I heard the sound of a plastic tray clatter in front of me. Spencer sat down across from me with a grin, I put my fork down and stared at him.
"What are you doing?" I asked as he smirked then shrugged.
"What? Can't I sit with you?" He asked as I shook my head then looked down at my food. Then I heard a shriek. Low and behold it was Katelyn.
"What happened to us? I thought-" She hissed as Spencer stared at her then rolled his eyes.
" Babe, I've got bigger fish to fry. Go with your dumb little friends and leave me alone. Celine and I, you see, We've got something together that I can't ignore." He said as my head snapped up at the sound. Okay, What the heck was he talking about? He got up and moved over to me as Katelyn watched in horror. Before I could blink or put up a fight his hand was on my back and his lips were on mine. I shoved him away from me then wiped my hand across my mouth then thought of a better idea. My hand connected with his cheek, leaving a red spot. He stumbled back obviously not expecting me to slap him, I could hear snickering from behind us. Looking back I saw Miles watching a few tables away with a bright grin on his face, he looked at me then once more at Spencer and still continued to snicker.
"Don't ever kiss me again! Ugh!" I snapped then picked up my tray to dump it in the trash can, I was half way there when I felt a hand wrap around my arm.
"Heh, sorry Babe. I thought you wouldn't mind since all the other gals in the school-"
"Well you thought wrong. And don't call me Babe, my name is Celine." I said as I pulled away from him and dropped my tray in the trash then quickly exited the room. Unfortunately he followed.
"Aw come on, Babe. You need to lighten up."
"You need to tone it down. Leave me alone…oh great." I said as I began to dig into my bag to find that I left my music CD in the recording room. I ran down the hall towards the music room only to find another class starting and it was time for me to head to my next class. Hungry. Mad. Anxious. I started to head towards my upcoming class when I heard shrieks then the sound of bells.
"Everyone please evacuate the building. A fire has broken out. Please remain calm and exit the building in a single file." A voice over the speaker said monotonously as several girls ran screaming thought the halls in a panic. And just when I thought my day couldn't get any better…
Yes! I know! I shouldn't have done another one, but I did! So tough it out…It was killing me to write this! Seriously! Wrrriittte me, Aleexxia! Write me! So I gave in and volia! A new story to shake your heads at and say I should focus on my other stories! Oh well….
~ This is a spin off of DojangDoll's story 'Chaos Theory' its super awesome, so please check her's out! Thanks for letting me do a spin off, Dojang!~
Seriously though check her's out, its soo cool! Mine pales in comarison to hers. So check it out and review, because it needs more than it has now! Thanks and ~God Bless!~
PS- To those of you who watch me on Facebook, please search Alexia the hedgehog again and click 'like'! My FB account got deleted for some reason and I had to start all over again. Thanks Miss Summer for re-liking it again! She was the first! Thanks and Happy Holidays!
PSS- Almost forgot! The songs used were 'The gift' by Aeslin Debison and 'Beautiful' by Christina Agulaira or how ever you spell it. Note that Celine's voice is more like Christina's so you will be seeing more songs from Christina and one more thing. Yes I named Celine after Celine Dion, I just LOVE Celine Dion!