CPOV
I sighed as I flopped down on my bed, tired from another long day at work. Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Cameron Ann Morgan, but people call me Cammie. I'm almost 16 years old and I moved here to Roseville, Virginia with my older brother Grant and my mom the summer before our freshman year of high school. My father died from lung cancer when Grant was 8 and I was 7 years old. My mom works as the CEO of some major company to make the payments, so we don't see her all that often, but we're used to it.
Another thing about me is that I love music. I sing and play just about every instrument. I have a little recording studio in my room. It's about the size of a walk in closet, so not that big. I can fit myself, and 2 guitars in there. In the room next to mine, is where I record the other instruments like piano, drums, etc. I take music really seriously. My mom and dad introduced me to music when I was 3 and I have been writing my own songs since then. They encouraged me to pursue my dreams, and helped me out, but once my father died, my mom became too busy with finding a job, so my brother basically became my rock, and encouraged me to never give up. Grant practically took care of me. Even though he was only 8 months older than me, he would drive me everywhere, and take care of me since my mom wasn't really around. He even pitched in his allowance during the first few months after my dad died to help mom with the payments. My dream is to have my songs played on the radio. My dad used to always say "If you can dream it, you can achieve it," but as of right now, I'm just a small town girl with a dream.
I flipped over to look at my clock and saw that it was 8:12 pm.
"Yes! 3 hours and 48 minutes until I am officially 16!" I yelled. Grant popped into my room.
"Ha! I'm already 16," he snorted in my room. Now I know it sounds impossible for him to be 8 months older, but here's how it happened. Grant was born January 3rd and I was conceived a month later. Then, I was born 3 months early (A/N: it's possible. It happened to my little sister) and I was kept under special care.
"Thank you, Grant, for rubbing it in my face."
"No problem, sis. Now why the long face?"
"I just came back from 8 hours of working at Patty's Place for Kids."
"That sucks, but you know what will make it better?" he said with a grin on his face.
"What?"
"I'm taking you to the movies then out for ice cream! A special early birthday present from you awesome big brother."
"AHHHHH!" I screamed as I ran over to Grant and tackled him with a hug. "Thank you so much!" I ran over to my closet, grabbed some clothes, and then headed to the bathroom.
"Be ready in 15 minutes! Movie is at 9!" he yelled after me. I slammed the door shut then started getting ready. I threw off my work uniform, slipped on a pair of PINK yoga pants, and then put on a plain white fitted t-shirt. I used my flat iron, and then applied light make up. My PINK jacket was laid out on top of my desk chair so I grabbed it then headed down stairs.
"Ready?" I asked Grant.
"Yeah, but you're not." I gave him a puzzled look. "Shoes." I looked down at my feet.
"Dang it!" I screeched as I ran upstairs and grabbed a pair of flip flops. When I came down stairs, I realized that Grant was nowhere to be seen. "GRANT?!"
"IN THE GARAGE!" he yelled back. I raced over to the garage and hopped into Grant's Lamborghini that my mom got him when he got his license. He started the car, and we were off.
- Time Skip-
"Thank you so much Grant for taking me to see The Avengers and get ice cream!" I said once we got home.
"Anything for my little sister."
"You're just 8 months older," I said.
"Yes, but that is still older," was his reply. "And guess what?"
"You're finally going to get a job!" I said with fake enthusiasm.
"No, but you are officially 16 in 3…2…" and when he said one I opened the door.
"SURPRISE!" was screamed at me by 5 people. Specifically my 5 best friends.
"Happy Birthday Cammie!" Bex, Macey, and Liz said as they came over to give me a hug. Grant was over talking to Zach and Jonas. Since Grant was in the same grade as me, we had the same friends, but I didn't mind. I guess I should introduce everyone.
Bex is like the strong one of the group. She moved here from London in 3rd grade. She has the looks of an 'Egyptian goddess' as all the boys at our school would put it. Bex was very nice when you got to know her, but if you get on her bad side, you are in for a world of pain.
Liz is the Einstein. She is the smartest kid in school! She is also the clumsiest kid in school. Liz is the typical, petite blonde.
Macey McKenry. Yes, she is the Senators daughter. She puts on a snobby girl act for the cameras, but she really is a great friend. Macey is a complete fashionista. Every day, she calls me and orders me about what to wear. I don't argue with her because there is no use. She always gets her way.
"Thanks guys! I can't believe you came here at mid night just for my birthday. That's so nice!" I said.
"Hey! We came here too!" Zach said.
Zach is my closest friend in the group (don't tell the girls). He has sparkling green eyes and hair that is messed up in all the right places. We actually met on the first day of high school. We ran into each other in the hallway, literally, and we have been best friends ever since. I would also never tell anyone about how I like him. I wouldn't want to make our friendship awkward.
Jonas is like a guy version of Liz. He is super smart, and super clumsy. He has had a crush on Liz since freshman year, but he hasn't made a move. I'm pretty sure Liz likes him too. They would be the perfect nerd couple.
I rolled my eyes. "Thanks, Zach and Jonas," I said and then gave them a hug.
"Let's not forget the big brother that got them all here," Grant said. I smiled and gave him a hug.
"Thank you everyone!" I said. We all laughed and hung out. Everyone was sleeping over, so after we hung out and watched a movie, the girls and I headed to my room, and the guys went to Grants room.
"So Cammie, have you written any songs lately?" Macey asked.
"Actually yes. I have recorded all the instruments and backup vocals for one song. I just have to record the main vocals," I said.
"What was your inspiration for this song?" Liz asked. All of my songs are about my life. Every single song I have written is about an experience or person in my life.
"Josh was, actually," I replied. Josh was my ex-boyfriend. We were together during sophomore year, and then at the beginning of summer, we were on and off because he was acting like s jerk but I would somehow forgive him. A week ago I ended things for good. He would call me asking for another chance, but I stuck my ground and said no.
"I thought you were over him?" Bex asked.
"I am. I never said it was a love song."
"OOH! I want to hear it! You're recording it…NOW!" Macey said. I put my hands up in surrender, and went over to my recording booth and went inside, closing the door behind me. It was a glass door, so they could see me. I put on my headphones, so I could hear the music (A/N: You guys know how they record music right? Those big headphones are what I'm talking about).
I looked out and saw Macey and Bex on my bed. Bex held up her phone, and I knew she meant she was going to take a picture. I popped my hip out and did two thumbs up with a smile. She took the picture, and I was pretty sure she put it on Instagram and Twitter. They gave me a thumbs up and I smiled. I did it back. I was about to ask where Liz was when they pointed to the direction of the recording stuff. I then remembered that Liz was the only one of my friends who knew how to work all that stuff, so she usually recorded me when they came over.
"Press Track 1," I said into the microphone. Liz gave me the thumbs up, and pressed the record button. I heard the music start, and waited for the right time, and then started singing. (A/N: The song is called We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together. It is by Taylor Swift.)
I remember when we broke up the first time
Saying, "This is it, I've had enough," 'cause like
We hadn't seen each other in a month
When you said you needed space. What?
Then you come around again and say
"Baby, I miss you and I swear I'm gonna change, trust me."
Remember how that lasted for a day?
I say, "I hate you," we break up, you call me, "I love you."
Oooh we called it off again last night
But oooh, this time I'm telling you, I'm telling you
We are never ever ever getting back together
We are never ever ever getting back together
You go talk to your friends, talk to my friends, talk to me
But we are never ever ever ever getting back together
Like, ever...
I'm really gonna miss you picking fights
And me, falling for it screaming that I'm right
And you, would hide away and find your peace of mind
With some indie record that's much cooler than mine
Oooh, you called me up again tonight
But oooh, this time I'm telling you, I'm telling you
At the chorus I saw Macey and Bex dancing around in my room as I sang.
We are never ever ever getting back together
We are never ever ever getting back together
You go talk to your friends, talk to my friends, talk to me (talk to me)
But we are never ever ever ever getting back together
Oooh yeah, oooh yeah, oooh yeah
Oh oh oh
I used to think that we were forever ever
And I used to say, "Never say never..."
*Sigh* [Talking] So he calls me up and he's like, "I still love you,"
And I'm like... "I just... I mean this is exhausting, you know, like,
We are never getting back together. Like, ever"
I saw Bex's eyes widen and mouth drop when she realized that I inserted a phone call I had with her. Then she burst out laughing. That's Bex for ya.
No!
By now I could the girls were singing at the top of their lungs and dancing their hearts out. I was really grateful that I made this recording studio soundproof. I smiled as I saw my friends having the time of their lives.
We are never ever ever getting back together
We are never ever ever getting back together
You go talk to your friends, talk to my friends, talk to me
But we are never ever ever ever getting back together
We are not getting back together,
We oh, not getting back together
You go talk to your friends, talk to my friends, talk to me (talk to me)
But we are never ever ever ever getting back together
The music stopped playing, and the recording light turned off. I took off the headphones off and placed them around the microphone. The second I walked out of the recording studio, I was attacked with a hug.
"Cammie, that was your best song EVER! I mean all your songs are great, but this was your first "pop" song, and it was amazing!" Liz said.
"It's official! On August 8th, 2012, her 16th birthday, Cameron Ann Morgan recorded the best song ever!" Macey screamed.
"I 100% AGREE! And how did you get that phone call in there?" yelled Bex.
"Would you guys quiet down before the neighbors call the cops on us?" I stated. "First, Grant was doing a summer project and was recording me. Second, thanks! I'm glad you like it! I was nervous that since it was different than my normal music, you guys wouldn't like it."
"It's bloody awesome," Bex said, letting her British accent come out.
"I'm pretty sure we aren't the only ones that think so," Macey said with a smug grin on her face.
"I don't get it…" I said, slightly afraid of what was coming next. She walked over to the door, put her hand on the door knob, and opened the door. You might be thinking "Soo….the point is?" Well, when she opened the door, in fell 3 teenage boys.
"Well what do we have here?" asked Bex.
A/N: Like it? This is only my second fanfic, so I hope I did okay! Next chapter up sooooon(: