Ms. Clarke gave me the best idea ever. She told me yesterday that what I felt about Cat is happening to tons of teenagers out there, guys and girls. She said that if I made a journal it might be sold as a guide to love as a teenager. So that's what I've been doing over study hall, which is my period before Sikowitz and then lunch.
But this time I got absorbed in it and now am late walking to class…..which is…..now.
I immediately look down as the door opened. "Sorry everyone." I said, taking the seat farthest from everyone and nearest the door. I didn't catch anyone's looks, but I'm fine with that.
"So, as I was saying," Sikowitz continued, looking in my direction pointedly. "Sometimes you have to play a part passionately but feel detached from the production as a whole."
"What your saying is play your part….but stay away from everyone else?" Andre asked, sounding very confused.
"No, what I mean is just stay away from the other actors. Actors listen to other actors more than director's and stage hands. But sometimes you just have to do things yourself." He explained.
"So we can't be friendly?" Cat asked, sounding thoroughly disappointed.
"No, what he means is that if someone else says something about your performance, good or bad, sometimes you have to block them out." Beck supplied.
"Exactly, but you have to know when…." Sikowitz started again, reaching for his coconut juice. My attention was completely lost. Most of the roles I play are 1 or 2 liners at best and it's in the middle of a scene. I'm pretty sure he's talking to everybody in the room but me.
Speaking of parts in plays and stuff. I haven't gotten one in a couple of months. They put a show on every couple of weeks, so I have a losing streak of 8-9 going right now. Freshman getting parts that used to be mine, while I barely sneak onto Tech Crew with Sinjin.
Tori has been on the radio over the last two weeks for singing "Beggin on your Knees" and got interviewed by some big radio entertainment show, Moog Radio. I'm sure once "BFB" hit the airwaves she will get a lot more attention. She's staring to embrace the whole " I have some serious talent as a singer" thing as is spending a whole lot of time with Andre.
Beck and Jade have been quietly fighting recently ever since Beck got back from Vancouver after seeing family. Jade was furious that he left for "Prome" and left her with "Vega and the talent less" which caused Andre, Cat and I to storm out of the room while a screaming match ensued between Tori and the gank.
Of course, when I say "Cat and I" I don't say we left talking or anything. We haven't talked much ever since Tug was proven to not exist and I want to say I'm fine with that, but I'm not. I still don't understand why she didn't just say "No, I'm sorry Robbie, I don't want to go with you." instead of making up a fake guy. Sorry, I miss her and would love to talk to her, but—
"Boo! I hear someone say right in my ear. I practically jumped out of my skin and fell right out of my seat.
I turned to see who scared me, only to find her, Cat, smiling happily while gazing at me.
"Hey, what was that for?" I asked, slightly smiling.
"Well, you zoned out when Sikowitz gave us the projects so I decided to scare you, and it worked." She finished, giggling.
"What project?"
"We're supposed to make a original monologue about something." She answered.
"Doesn't sound hard." I said, looking at Beck and Jade, who were being very lovey-dovey at that moment.
"Yeah, do you want to come over to my place and work on it?" She asked, putting her chin on her hands placing her face very close to me.
OMG OMG OMG, Yes!
"Uhh…sure, I need your address then." I told her, looking at Sikowitz.
"Hey Cat!" Tori called from the other side of the room. Cat got up, looking a bit crestfallen as she walked away.
I spent the rest of the period on my pearphone looking up possible topics for our monologue in case Cat was excited when I came over, which seemed like a safe bet.
I waited patiently for her to text me the address, and when she wanted to meet, but lunch, 4th, 5th and 6th periods all passed.
I was starting to get antsy when my phone broke me from my stupor in Anatomy, which has to be the worst class ever.
Cat- 9465 Ladybug Drive, turn left off of Sunburst and Colorado, anytime after 4 is fine xoxo
Lucky for me the bell rang soon after, otherwise I might have exploded with excitement.
When I was stuck in the terrible traffic trying to get out of the parking lot I had a genius idea. Bake Cat some cupcakes. Simple, but it'll put her in a good mood. I usually don't tell people, but I can do a little cooking.
After my run to the store, making the batter and stuff and letting it cook it's finally my favorite part. I make all sort of fun designs with the frosting, pack it into a container so they won't get messed up, then head over to Cat's.
About halfway there I remember to tell her that I'm coming.( Robbie is bold, Cat is italicized)
Coming over Cat
Huh?
I'm driving to your house right now
YAY!
I feel awesome. I haven't smiled this much in weeks and I'm about to spend some time with a amazing girl.
I drive up, leaving the cupcakes in the car. I ring the doorbell. I can see a shadow coming to the door.
"Robbie!" Cat yelled, hugging me as soon as she opened the door.
"Hey Cat." I replied. "What's up?"
"Nothing…waiting for youu." She smiled shyly, then giggled. "Come in!" She pulled me in by the hand, taking me to her room.
The first thing I see is pink everywhere. Pink walls, with a red pillow and bedspread. It should clash terribly, but it looks just right.
I snap out of my daze remembering about the cupcakes.
"Hey, I forgot something in the car, I'll be right back." I told her, as she sat down on her bed Indian style.
I grab the cupcakes out of the car. Before entering the house I examine them. Looking perfect for the perfect girl.
I open Cat's door to find her in the exact same position as when I left, looking at her phone .She didn't look up until I was handing her a cupcake.
"Eeep!" She yelled, happily taking the cupcake. "Thank you Robbie! You're the best!"
"Do you like them?" I asked nervously, since I had never made these cupcakes before.
"Love them." She replied.
We sat in silence, enjoying our cupcakes. I never even thought about talking, it was too perfect. She was so happy, all because of a little cooking I did. It wasn't much, but it made her so happy.
"You know, nobody ever does stuff like this for me." She quietly said, lying back onto her pillow.
"I'm glad I did it then." I replied.
"Do you think I'm dumb?" She asked in a rush.
"NO!" I said loudly, causing her to pop up off her pillow. "You just are yourself, and people don't understand that."
"So when Rex called me ditzy the other day you didn't believe him?" she asked, eyes large and innocent, waiting anxiously for my answer.
"No, never Cat. I love your personality, it's a lot of fun to be around you."
She laid back on my leg. " Thank you Robbie."
"Anytime"
We stayed like that for hours, talking about life, how stressful things were, school. I found out a lot about her. Even her family thinks she's kinda weird sometimes. She cried as she told me that. Somehow I stayed calm as I calmed her down, telling her that they'd come around.
Shortly afterward, we were laughing our heads off at a video from Splashface when Cat's mom came in, and invited me to dinner. Cat's family is nice, but they occasionally made the subtle joke about Cat that she didn't understand. Easy way to make me mad.
When I got home a few hours later I found that I had 1 new message from Cat.
Miss you already! We need to make this a regular thing! See you tomorrow!
Can she get anymore adorable? I don't think so, but I'm not against it.
Talk about a wonderful girl.
