Ok so this is some oneshots I'm thinking of doing. They're sonfics, combining the old school Disney music of the Lion King, Little Mermaid, etc, to the new school Disney of HSM. So if you like them then I'll be happy to write more. If more come, they'll most likely be for C&T.
So this is the first one I thought of. And for the record, I do not own HSM, the Lion King, or Elton John. But man, I love his versions of the Lion King songs! ...That is all.
Another day marked off the calendar. One week left in counting before she officially started college. Yes, Taylor McKessie was finally off to Yale to major in political science and minor in chemistry. She had gotten in on nearly a full scholarship and was in their honors program, and she couldn't be happier. So now she was in her bedroom packing and preparing to leave. Orientation was in a week, so the students and their parents would be there to visit, and all students living on campus had to spend the week getting settled in. And knowing how organized Taylor was, she was planning to be there the first day students could arrive.
As she went through her drawers to make sure everything in there was emptied, her hand hit something. Taylor blinked and pulled it out. It was her Mango Peach lip gloss. It had been ages since she last saw it. Or at least two months. She had worn it on almost every date she and her boyfriend went on.
Make that ex-boyfriend. One argument a week or two after graduation and Chad Danforth and Taylor McKessie were no more. So now it's two months later since that, so Taylor hasn't spoken to Chad since. But just holding the lip gloss brought back so many memories. She remembered wearing it on one very special night.
There's a calm surrender
To the rush of day
"Hey Chad." Taylor greeted with a smile one day in March during senior year. She walked over to him at his locker and gave him a kiss on the cheek. "Do you know what this Thursday is?"
"Hm, Thursday, Thursday, Thursday..." The bushy-haired boy appeared deep in thought. He finally shrugged. "Nope, can't say that I do."
Taylor blinked. "You're joking, right?" she asked doubtfully.
Now Chad knew he was one for joking. He was one of East High's biggest pranksters. But for once in his life, he actually seemed serious. "No." he shook his head. "All I know is that we have a date Thursday night."
"Right." Taylor nodded. "And do you know why we made it specifically for this Thursday instead of a weekend?"
"So I could see my special girl one night instead of just in school?" Chad replied with a smile.
Ok, that was sweet of him to say. But Taylor wasn't going to fall for it. "Nice try basketball boy, but not even close." she replied with an icy tone. "How could you forget what this Thursday night is?"
Chad blinked. He always thought about Taylor. In face he's barely thoguht about anything else since they started dating. Ok, he's thought about basketball too, but for once in his life he's actually had those times where he put a girl before sports. Instead he remained silent.
Taylor groaned, clearly annoyed. "I can't believe you actually forgot. Of all the stupid, idiotic, lunkheaded things to do...." She tried to hold in the urge to actually yell but only spoke very loudly and very irritated. "Why don't we just cancel then?"
"No!" Chad gasped. Wait, he almost gave away his cover. "I mean, I really have something special planned for Thursday. We can't skip on it now. Please Tay?"
Taylor rolled her eyes. "I don't even know why I bother." She turned on her heel and walked away.
When the heat of a rolling world
Can be turned away
An enchanted moment
And it sees me through
That Thursday night Chad stopped by Taylor's house. He made sure to dress in one of his best outfits. A white jacket over a blue striped shirt, light gray pants, and black and blue shoes. His hair actually looked neatly combed and he made sure his car was completely clean for the occasion. Chad Danforth wasn't going to drive his girfriend around in some stingy smelling vehicle.
When he knocked on the door Taylor opened it. She stepped out, looking as fine as ever. Her straight black hair was combed neatly with only a few clips in it, a black cocktail-like dress covered her body, and she was stepping in low heeled back shoes. But when she looked at Chad her exprssion was cold. Clearly she was still mad at him.
"You look amazing Tay." Chad smiled.
Taylor rolled her eyes. She picked up a small wrapped box and threw it at Chad. "Let's get this over with." She walked over to his car.
Chad caught the box, but refused to open it. He knew she was mad, but in Chad's mind all it would take was a little time. "Don't be in such a rush to go on this date. It's gonna be way better than you think."
Taylor got into the passenger's seat. "After what you forgot, I highly doubt it." She briefly glanced around the car. "Did you miraculously buy a new car or something?"
Chad chuckled and shook his head. "I cleaned it just for tonight. Just wait, you'll see." he smiled.
Taylor quirked an eyebrow. She didn't believe him in the least. And he didn't even open his gift. Though Taylor acted like it was no big deal, deep down it was. Tonight was actually their one year anniversary, the day they officially became boyfriend and girlfriend. And they went all that time without killing each other. Taylor had gotten Chad the perfect gift for the occasion too. And she was planning on confessing her love for him. Yes you heard right - Taylor was in love with Chad. The truth was, she had actually liked him since elementary school, but has been hiding it with hate up until junior year. But then Chad went and forgot their anniversary. So now Taylor wasn't planning to bother.
But to Chad, this night was more important than anything. He made every plan carefully, and planned every movement he would do just as carefully. He knew that this was a special night with Taylor and he wasn't going to ruin it. But even as he drove and occasionally stopped for the red light, from the way he looked at Taylor it was easy to tell he was in love. Because every time he looked at her, it was the light of his day. Now was his chance to prove it.
It's enough for this restless warrior
Just to be with you
Taylor's eyes widened as the pair walked into the restaurant Chad made reservations at. It looked so expensive! Everyone was in suits and dresses, and the waiting room had nothing but couples dancing. And from what she could tell of the dining room area just through a pair of doors, everything was perfect. Chandeliers hanging overhead, clean white table clothes, small wine glasses (not that she'd drink of course), something other than fast food....
In awe she turned to Chad after he checked in. "How can you afford this place?"
"I have my ways." Chad shrugged with a smile. "Hope you're not starving yet, cause there's a thirty minute wait for us. Think you can handle it?"
Taylor rolled her eyes. "I'm not always that impatient Chad."
"I know." Chad grinned as he pecked her on the cheek. "But I think I can lower your impatience level a bit."
Taylor cocked her head, almost smiling slightly. "Let's see what you've got Basketball Man. But don't think it means you're off the hook."
"You've got a deal, Brainy Book Worm." Chad replied. He took Taylor's hand and led her to where the other couples were dancing. It was a slow song so they tried to do a slow song. Although it was Chad's job to lead, slow dancing was nowhere near his exprtice level.
"Why don't you let me try?" Taylor told him. "See if you can keep up?"
Can you feel the love tonight?
It is where we are
It's enough for this wide-eyed wanderer
That we got this far
Taylor continued leading until Chad got the hang of it. Taylor had to admit, it was a bit humorous to see Chad struggle with what she thought was simple dancing. And maybe this was just him buttering her up, but she had to admit that he looked good under the chandelier lighting. And not just good-good. Try really good. As in fine with a capital f. Ok, now she was just getting carried away.
When the dance was done and it was time for them to go to the table, Chad and Taylor went into the dining hall. Taylor was still in surprise as she saw everything. "I can't believe you actually got us reservations here." she said.
"Like I said, I have my ways." Chad said smoothly. "Besides, I know it's a school night, but I've got big plans."
"Well they'd better not be too big. You're lucky enough I got all my homework done before coming out tonight." Taylor replied. "And they'd better not make me late for school tomorrow." She picked up her menu and began looking through the food selection. And even though it was a tall menu, Chad could only lean to his side, his head in his hand, and smile at Taylor. And it wasn't just the way she dressed that night that made him unable to keep his eyes off of her.
And can you feel the love tonight
How it's laid to rest?
It's enough to make kings and vagabonds
Believe the very best
When they finished dinner Chad led Taylor back to his car. And Taylor had to admit, she was impressed. Chad didn't once act like the Chad she knew. He actually acted gentlemanly for once. And calm. Like he was really serious about something. Even though she wasn't going to show it so easily, she knew something was up.
"That was a really great dinner." she complimented as she hopped back into the car.
"Fancy is more like it." Chad smiled. He turned on the engine, "I pulled a lot of strings to get that reservation tonight. The important thing is that you liked it."
"Yeah. I did. Thanks Chad." Taylor nodded.
"Any time." Chad replied. He smirked and added, "So have you looked in the glove compatment yet?"
Taylor blinked. "What for?"
"See, dinner isn't the only stop tonight. So after every place we hit you're gonna find something else." Chad explained. "I took a second bathroom break for a reason you know." he added with a wink.
Taylor seemed a bit confused. But still, she opened the glove compartment. She couldn't believe what she pulled out. It was a single rose, but still, it was the thought that counted. "Chad, this is really sweet." she told him softly, clearly still impressed. She pecked him on the cheek for the first time that night.
Chad smiled. "If you liked that then you'll love what's next. Just you wait." And he just sat there in the driver's seat staring at Taylor.
Taylor raised an eyebrow at him. The engine was running and they were still in the parking lot. "Shouldn't we go there?"
Chad blinked. "What?" He shook his head, snapping out of it. "Oh yeah. I'd better drive us there right now."
But Taylor couldn't help but giggle at his little mishap.
There's a time for everyone
If they only learn
That the twisting kaleidoscope
Moves us all in turn
Chad walked Taylor through the park with her hand in his. Taylor just kept looking around, feeling like they shouldn't be there. "Chad this place is deserted." she said. "I think we should leave."
"Not a chance." Chad shook his head. Though it was night, the park was pretty empty. But as they got to a certain area in the park there was the sound of sprinklers. They stopped right as they could see the water hit the grass and fly through the air.
"Oh no, that is not my second gift out of this." Taylor shook her head. "I am not getting wet from those sprinklers."
"A little late for that Tay." Chad smiled with a chuckle. "C'mon." he took her hand and led her through the water. Taylor gasped as she was dragged by Chad against her will. They ran under the sprinklers, getting fairly soaked even though it was a light spray. Then Chad took Taylor by the hands and started spinning her in circles. Chad smiled widely but Taylor could only laugh. His hair became so wet that the bangs nearly completely covered his face and his bushy curls looked more like dreadlocks. That was always a sight to see.
There's a rhyme and reason
To the wild outdoors
When the heart of this star-crossed voyager
Beats in time with yours
Fifteen minutes later Taylor collapsed against a tree laughing at Chad's antics. Chad only smiled and ran right over to her, nearly sitting on top of her. His face was only inches from hers. Taylor's hair was wet from the time spent under the sprinklers, and she didn't even expect to get as wet as she did. Her bangs were laying in her face and she was breathing heavily from all the running. Chad was breathing just as heavily. He moved in closer until his forehead was against hers, which oddly enough Taylor didn't mind.
"So what do I get after visiting here?" she asked once catching her breath.
"This." Chad replied simply with a warm smile. He leaned in and kissed her softly, but it was one of those kisses that meant something. Taylor kissed him back and put just as much passion into it as he did. Ok, so maybe Taylor had grown a little soft. Or maybe this was just her weakness. Even though nearly every bone in her body was telling her to stop kissing Chad Danforth, her mind or body wouldn't listen. She put one arm under his and onto his shoulder, and her other hand through his now wet hair. Chad's hands went on Taylor's waist and at one point picked up to rub her cheek gently.
Slowly Chad pulled out of the kiss and Taylor could only return the smile. Chad practically licked his lips. The first words that came out of his mouth after the kiss were: "Mango Peach."
Taylor blinked. That was the lip gloss she put on before leaving. "Did it taste that bad? Or is it the way it smells?" she wondered. "I can wear a different one next time. Maybe Berry Cherry or Pomegranite Pink..."
Chad smiled and shook his head. "Nah. It was perfect. Mangos never tasted so good."
Taylor smiled and cocked her head. "So is that all you have to say?"
"Actually there is one more thing I have to say." Chad replied. He leaned in and kissed her once more, which is exactly what his intentions were. They retreated to their original positions; Taylor's hand on his shoulder and in his hair, and Chad's hand on her waist and on her cheek. For a while it was just those two sitting under the tree practically making out.
Can you feel the love tonight?
It is where we are
It's enough for this wide-eyed wanderer
That we got this far
"I can't believe you tricked me into kissing you." Taylor laughed as she walked beside Chad on the beach. "I'm supposed to be mad at you, you lunkhead."
"Hey, I didn't trick you. You're the one who wouldn't push me away." Chad replied with a laugh. "Besides it's not my fault you chose to wear mango flavored lip gloss tonight. That's what pulled me in."
Taylor rolled her eyes playfully and shook her head. She decided to change the subject. "So is this the last stop for the night?"
"Aside from bringing you home, yes." Chad nodded. He looked at his watch, which luckily was waterproof. "And we're in luck. One hour before curfew."
"Don't push your luck." Taylor reminded him. She sat down on the sand beside Chad and he put his wrapped up gift down. But she couldn't help but sigh. Taylor was having a great time, but Chad still didn't remember why it was so special. And he didn't even open his gift so he wouldn't know. "So what are we doing here?" she finally asked.
"This is where your last gift is." Chad replied. He moved a few feet back and started digging in the sand. Taylor looked at him like he was crazy, but a few minutes later Chad ended pulling a case out of the sand.
"Do I even want to ask why you had a black velvet case buried in the middle of the beach?" she asked, unsure of how to react.
"Hey, I had to hide it here where no one would find it." Chad shrugged. He sat back down next to Taylor and handed it to her. "Open it."
Taylor took a long look at it, but shook her head before slowly picking up her head to look at Chad. "I can't. Not when you forgot what an important night this was supposed to be."
"Maybe you should open it first." Chad said.
"I can't. Because you forgot tonight of all nights." she replied. "And you didn't even open your gift yet so you don't know what you forgot."
"I'll open it after you open yours. I promise." Chad insisted.
Taylor sighed. That boy could be as stubborn as she was sometimes. She turned back to the case and slowly opened it. Inside was a heart-shaped locket. Taylor's eyes widened as she slowly pulled it out. "What's this?"
"Maybe you should read the front." Chad shrugged.
Taylor turned the locket to the front to face her. "1 Yr?" she asked perplexed, reading exactly what it said. "What's that supposed to mean?"
Chad chuckled. "Try the back then." he said.
Taylor turned the locket around. She squinted so she could read the small inscription. "Tay, Happy One Year. Love Chad." she read. She paused just staring at it for a minute until her head jerked to him. "You did remember?"
"Of course." Chad replied. "I was only playing dumb when you asked me what today was. I was trying to surprise you Tay. I may forget plenty of things, but there's two things I'm not stupid enough to forget. A big game, and our anniversary."
She gave him a doubtful look.
Chad rolled his eyes. He was caught. "Ok, four things. A big game, our anniversary, your birthday, and my mother's birthday." Yup; Chad and his mom were really close and he knew he'd be a dead man walking if he ever forgot her big day. And don't forget Taylor's temper; she'd have his head if she ever forgot his birthday.
Taylor couldn't help but laugh. "That's better." she smiled. She looked at the necklace, then back at Chad. "So, love huh?" she asked.
Chad almost turned red and nodded. "Yeah." he admitted. "I didn't know how to come out and say it, so I thought that this would be the next best way."
"Then you'd better open your present." Taylor told him.
Chad obeyed. He tore off the wrapping paper on his gift and pulled his present out. He chuckled at what it was. "A limited edition Shaq bobblehead and a fifty dollar gift card to Sports Authority." he smiled. He turned to Taylor and shook his head. "You shouldn't have. That's practically a good eighty bucks down your drain. You didn't have to spend all this on me."
"And I could have told you the same thing before we went to that fancy restaurant." Taylor replied. She tilted her head slightly. "Read the bottom of the bobblehead."
Chad turned the bobblehead upside-down. He could see some plastic covering the bottom; it looked like it was preserving some writing. He read it aloud, "To Chad, A bobbleheaded basketball man for my lunkheaded basketball man. Happy one year. Love Taylor." The smile on his face grew as he looked at Taylor. "So, love huh?" he asked.
Taylor shrugged innocently. "You know it." she told him. "What do you think?"
Chad smiled and leaned in towards her once more. "I think I'm gonna need some more mangos." he replied.
Taylor smiled back. She leaned in and kissed him once more just as he did her. That's all they did for the rest of the time they were at the beach.
And can you feel the love tonight
How it's laid to rest?
It's enough to make kings and vagabonds
Believe the very best
Yeah, that's what the Mango Peach lip gloss was to Taylor. The night that she and Chad told each other that they were in love. She hasn't gone through a date without wearing it since. The whole mango thing because their own little inside joke.
And now looking at it two months after their breakup...somehow it just didn't make Taylor feel right. It brought back so many more memories for her. She couldn't just leave it here and not use it again. It meant too much.
So she turned her head to her phone and slowly picked it up. She dialed Chad's number and spoke as soon as he answered, hoping that he didn't hate her after what they went through. "Chad? It's Taylor." she replied. "I know that college for us practically starts in two weeks, but I was just wondering if you wanted to do something today. Just the two of us."
"Don't you have a trip to make to Yale today?" Chad asked from the other line, sounding confused. "You had that plan since you got the acceptance letter. You hate being late for anything."
"I know." Taylor replied. "But I figured that it could wait another day."
No answer right away. Did he hate her? Did he not want to talk to her anymore? She was hoping that he didn't just hang up on her. But instead he said something she never expected her to.
"Are you gonna bring your mangos with you?" he asked in a hopeful tone. "I've been craving them for two months."
Taylor giggled. She held her lip gloss in her hand and nodded. "You can have all the mangos you want."
It's enough to make kings and vagabonds
Believe the very best
What did you think, may I ask? Was it any good? I love hearing opinions!
