Hey! Back with more! I meant to upload this last week, but I got side tracked and completely forgot! I really liked this chapter though, it was fun to write. A lot more dexholders introduced!

Our Song

Chapter 2: Class Projects and Denying Crushes

"C'mon Crys, admit it!"

Crystal rolled her eyes at me, "Admit what?"

I sighed, exasperated. "That you like Gold!" I said, maybe a bit too loud.

Crys widened her eyes, "White!" she said, blushing. She looked around in the direction we had just walked from. Black and Gold were still there, talking. It kinda looked like Black was yelling at Gold from here, but I wasn't so sure. I hope they didn't hear me, I don't think they did.

Crystal closed her eyes, breathing in deeply, then exhaling, bringing her hands up on the inhale, and down on the exhale. Then she turned towards me, fixed her shirt, and started arguing.

"White, why would I like Gold? He's annoying and mean. He constantly teases me!" Crys defended.

I just laughed at my poor friend. I couldn't believe she was so dense, and Crys wasn't the dense type!

"You like him!"

"I told you White, I don't like him!" Crystal's voice was getting higher pitched as she started to yell more. A huge blush was covering her cheeks. That happened to her a lot.

"Denial is the first step in admitting your crush, my friend." I patted her shoulder.

She crossed her arms and pouted, "Well, what about you! You like someone!"

I laughed at her lame excuse of a comeback. "Seriously Crys? You're my best friend, you know that after that N situation I haven't liked anyone!"

"You just said that 'denial was the first step in admitting you have a crush!'" she retorted.

I smirked at her, "Yes, but the difference is it's not obvious I like anyone. It's obvious you like Gold!"

She pouted again.

I changed the subject, "C'mon Crys, we should really start working on that Trigonometry project!"

Crystal cocked her head. "White, we only got that project yesterday! It isn't due until next month!"

"I know, I just want to get it done early! I have so many other things to prepare as well! With APMF coming up and the English project and-"

"Woah, woah, woah," Crystal cut me off. "Isn't APMF in, like, June?"

"Well, yeah..."

"It's January! You have six months! Also, didn't you just get your solo last week?" Crystal asked.

I looked down, "Yeah..."

"Well, you don't have to worry about that yet!" she said. "Also, you haven't even had English yet, how do you know you're getting a project?"

My eyes widened, "Did I say English project? I think I meant assignment since we usually get one every night!" I tried to cover, but it failed.

Crystal tapped her foot, crossing her arms, "White!"

"Fine, I snuck into the Teacher's Lounge to find out what all my projects would be early so I could have a head start..." I admitted.

"You what!? White! You can't sneak into the Teacher's Lounge!"

"Sorry..."

Suddenly Crystal started laughing. "You know, I never met someone who would sneak into the Teacher's Lounge to find out about homework early!" she said in between laughter.

I started laughing at myself too.

The rest of Free Period we spent planning out how we would be doing our Trig project. Crys and I were both in the same accelerated math class, so we both had the same project. How you would have a project in math? I do not know, but our teacher thought we should.

I had Gym class 5th Period. Great, my favorite class! (That was sarcasm by the way).

There was nothing I hated more than Gym class. Literally the only thing I remotely liked was that I had friends in that class. My friends Sapphire and Platinum were in Gym with me, which made it a thousand times better. I met Sapphire back in middle school, in 7th Grade. She was my third friend in school, I know right, sad. Anyways, she basically saved my life back then, that was the year Crystal and I literally didn't have any classes together, just Lunch. Sapphire was funny though, and really nice. She could be scary though, but it was good to know someone scary when they liked you. She was also pretty athletic, and was basically the reason Platinum and I were passing Gym.

Sapphire and I had only met Platinum last year. She was super nice and sweet, though. We had Gym together last year, too, and when Platinum came over to us not knowing anyone, we quickly let her join our group. See, she had moved from another country last year, and Sapphire and I were the first people she had seen. She was kinda quirky, since she'd only just moved to the country, and she was pretty shy, but Sapphire and I gladly accepted her.

I walked out of the locker room into the gym. Sapph and Platinum were already out, talking.

I waved to them, "Hey Sapph! Hey Platina!"

Platinum ran over to me, with Sapphire behind her. Platinum beamed, "Hey Tou Tou!"

Platinum called me "Tou Tou". Apparently my name meant "Touko" where she used to live. I didn't mind it, but Sapphire hated her nickname, "Sapphyfire". Sometimes, Platinum would call her "Sapphy", which she also hated.

Our gym coach called for us to get in our attendance spots, which were in alphabetical order. So that meant Platinum and Sapphire were in the front, and I was in the middle, by myself. Luckily for them, their last names both started with "B". Platinum Berlitz and Sapphire Birch. I, on the other hand, was separated from them with my last name being "Olsen".

Platina grabbed Sapphire's hand and pulled her into their spots, "C'mon Sapphyfire let's go!"

"I told you not to call me that!" Sapphire was saying as she was trying to struggle out of Platinum's grasp. I just laughed.

We had to play volleyball today, which wasn't my worst sport, luckily for me. Sapphire played on the volleyball team, so she was hitting most of the points for our team, and Platinum... well, let's just say she's going to have some bruises on her face tomorrow.

Next was English class, 6th Period. I had that with my friend Y. She was also in orchestra with me, we both played the violin. We actually met in orchestra when I first joined in 4th Grade! I met up with her at her locker, we always walked to English together.

"Hey, so, wanna be partners for the English project?" I asked her.

"We're getting an English project?" she asked.

"Oh yeah! I found out about it early, it's on Shakespeare's plays and sonnets." I explained.

"Ugh! I hate Old English, it's practically another language!" she complained. Then she looked at me quizzically and cocked her head. "White? Did you sneak into the Teacher's Lounge again?"

"Caught me!" I said, and we both laughed. "So, wanna be partners?"

"Actually, I did promise my friend X I would work with him on the next English project, so I'm gonna have to be with him, sorry!" she said.

"Eh, it's okay. I'll find someone else," I said. I was actually pretty upset. I didn't know anyone else in that class.

We walked in and took our seats. Professor Rowan, our teacher, told us about the project right away. Our assignment was to analyze one of Shakespeare's plays, then write a 20 minute oral speech about it, and present it to the class with a partner of choice.

Everyone was getting up to look for a partner, and I scanned my eyes around the room. I wanted someone who was nice, easy to work with, and smart so I wouldn't be pulling the whole thing. I continued scanning the class until me eyes landed on Black. Why hadn't I thought of that before? I could be partners with Black! Sure, we haven't really talked, but he seemed really nice earlier. He was in my honors Bio class, so he must have been pretty smart. Plus, he was friends with X and Gold, two of my best friends friends, so he couldn't be that bad, right?

I walked over to him, he was still sitting down, looking for someone. My guess is that he wanted to be partners with X, but X had turned him down to work with Y, just as Y did with me. I sat in the seat next to him, which caught his attention. When he saw me, he immediately smiled.

I decided to start conversation, "Hey! Let me guess, you wanted to work with X, but he left you to be with Y?"

"Hi," he said. "And yes, that's exactly what happened." He started chuckled a bit, scratching the back of his head.

I smiled, "So, seeing as both our friends ditched us, how about you and I partner up?"

It looked like he blushed a bit, but I couldn't tell for sure. "Yeah, okay! Sounds great!" he said enthusiastically.

Good, Black seemed really nice. "So, do you have any ideas for a play to analyze? And please, don't say Romeo and Juliet!" I asked him.

Black laughed, "I wasn't planning on it, I really didn't want to think about some sappy romance story."

"Yeah, and I feel like it's overrated too!" I said. I paused for a second, thoughts racing through my mind, "Actually, now that I'm thinking about it, I have a lot of ideas for a Romeo and Juliet analysis."

Black thought for a moment, "Well, it is the easiest one, we all had to read it in Freshman year."

I was starting to get excited, "Yeah! And my ideas are far different than the typical Romeo and Juliet thoughts, so it wouldn't be the same as everyone else!"

"Okay, its settled, we're doing Romeo and Juliet," Black said, smiling.

Just then, the bell rang. I grabbed my stuff, then turned to Black.

"Well, I got to go! Double period Trig coming up next, yay!" I said sarcastically, and Black laughed.

"I'll see you later, I guess," I said.

"Yeah, I guess," Black said, giving me a small wave.

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After sitting for 80 minutes in math class, it was finally the last period of the day! 9th Period just so happened to be my favorite period as well. It was Orchestra!

I went into the cubby room. The cubby room was also shared by the band kids, so we had to divide the room in half, one being for band and one being for orchestra. We seriously needed to divide the room in half because sometimes it was hard to tell which case was what instrument. There was always some competition between band and orchestra kids, that's why they are separate periods. It's actually gotten quite heated in the cubby room before!

I went over to the violins and took out mine. All the cases looked the same so I personalized mine so it would be easy to find amongst the others. Mine was lined in Rockruff printed Psyduct-tape.

I unclasped my case and took out my violin. I loved my violin, it was my life and passion. It had gotten me through some really hard times, and when I wasn't working on homework, I was playing my violin. I sat and rosined my bow as other orchestra students came in and out with their instruments. I noticed Y's case was on the floor opened and empty, so she must have already gotten her instrument and was in the orchestra room.

When I got into the room, I found Y and sat down next to her. I looked around quickly, then turned towards her.

"Hey, where's Professor Sycamore?" I asked her.

She shook her head, "He's late, as usual."

"Probably flirting with Professor Juniper again!" I said, and we both cracked up.

Everyone shipped the two musical teachers, it was a long going inside joke between us and them, and we always teased Professor Sycamore about it.

During class, we worked on our pieces for the next concert, which was in a few weeks. A few minutes before class ended, Professor Sycamore started talking to us about APMF.

"Everyone who's participating in APMF this year has their solo chosen, right?"

About twenty of the students who were doing it, including myself and Y, nodded our heads.

"Good! And do we have anyone preparing a duet?" he asked.

I raised my hand, and so did a few other students.

Professor Sycamore called on me, "White, what song are you playing?"

I smiled, "I decided to play Dance Of The Pixies with Platinum, she's a flute player."

"Oh that's great! What a beautiful and upbeat song! And you're playing a Level 6 this year?" he asked me.

I nodded. "Yep, Bach Concerto Number 2 in E. Major!" I said proudly.

Professor Sycamore smiled approvingly, "Oh wow, another beautiful piece! It's tough though, so if you ever need some help or anything, you can stay after school and I'll help you."

"Okay, thank you!" I said. I couldn't wait for APMF this year. This piece is probably my favorite solo I've ever prepared. And the duet I'm playing with Platinum is also really pretty and fun. For the duets, it doesn't have to be a professional song, most are pop songs that people play.

After Orshestra was over, usually I would rush out of the room, pack up my violin quickly, and run to the bus with my backpack so I could get the best seat, but today I was staying after school to work on the duet with Platinum. I kept my violin out, grabbed my sheet music, and went to the practice room.

Platinum was already there, tuning up her flute. She played flute extremely well, she was always in tune and could play very fast, which was perfect for this piece.

I smiled at her, "Hey Platina!"

"Tou Tou! Let's get to work, I've been practicing everyday, this is going to sound great!" Platinum said excitedly.

I was practically jumping out of my skin, "Exactly why I chose you as my partner, we both want to do great, and are willing to work for it!"

She smiled, then put her flute to her mouth, zipping up and down scales as I got my sheet music situated on my stand.

We started to play, and it was sounding great. I loved the way a violin and a flute sounded together, they both complimented each other and created a beautiful sound. Plus the fact that both instruments were high in octave, so that made the sound even better.

Dance Of The Pixies was played with a fast, light flute melody, and a steady violin harmony. They fit together perfectly, creating an upbeat, feathery kind of sound. If I closed my eyes, I could actually see a swarm of dancing little lights.

When we finished the song, I looked at Platinum, and she looked at me. We both had the same expression on our face: excitement. Platinum jumped at me, tackling me in a hug. "That was amazing! The best we've ever done!" she said into my shoulder.

I released her and smiled even wider, "Yes! We're going to kill it on the 16th!"

Platinum's grin faded as she cocked her head slightly. "The 16th? APMF is on the 16th?" she asked.

I laughed, "Yeah, June 16th."

"Are you sure?"

I nodded, "Yes, one hundred percent. Why?"

Platinum's eyes grew and she pulled out her phone. "Tou Tou, please don't get mad...," she said, frantically scrolling through her phone.

"Be mad at wha-"

"Oh gosh! Oh gosh! No no no no no...," Platinum was going on, pacing and running her hands through her hair.

"Platina, what is it?" I asked, genuinely concerned.

"I can't do APMF!" she blurted out.

My eyes widened. She couldn't do APMF? We had worked so hard to find this duet! And we needed to play a duet in order to get qualified for All-Region! And we had-

My thoughts were broken when Platinum suddenly burst into tears, "Platinum, what do you mean we can't do it?"

She was on the verge of hysterics. "Well," she said in between breaths. "I-had f-f-forgotten-that I-i-i was-s-s-su-supposed t-to-"

I put my hand on her shoulder, my sudden anger dissipating, "Platinum. Calm down. I'm not mad, just tell me why?"

She closed her eyes and took a few deep breaths. "On the weekend of the 16th, I'm supposed to be going up to my family's estate, I thought APMF was the weekend before, I'm so sorry White!" she explained.

I had forgotten, Platinum's family was rich. Every summer, she would go up to their estate for a week, they must have planned it during APMF.

I smiled softly, "Platina, it's okay! I'll find a new partner, you enjoy your week at your estate!"

Platinum looked up at me, "Really? Thank you White! You'll do great without me! You're the most talented musician I've ever met!"

My heart warmed, "I wouldn't say the best... but thank you so much Platina!"

Platinum looked at her phone, "Oh White, I gotta get going! I know you'll find a great partner for the duet!"

"Thanks Platinum! See you tomorrow!"

She grabbed her bag and flew out the door shouting, "Bye Tou Tou!" as she ran down the hall.

I sighed, I guess that's how thing are going to be. I'll have to find a new partner. Finding a new partner isn't my top priority though, I have to work on my solo first. I've barely looked at half of it, and I can play it about half tempo so far.

I took out my piece and put it on my stand, then started playing.

Thank you so much for reading! I really recommend you listen to the songs I've mentioned so far in both chapters.

I did Dance Of The Pixies for White and Platinum's solo because it's one of my favorite songs. I just pretended there wasn't any dubstep or extra sounds in the background.

On YouTube if you want to listen to any of the songs:

The duet: Look up "Dance Of The Pixies" by Machinima Sound, it should be the first video.

White's solo: Look up "Bach Concerto No. 2 In E Major Allegro" by Jennifer Jeon. She plays it beautifully.

Black's solo: Look up "Handel Oboe Sonata No. 3 In F Major" by hotrockproductions7. Yes I know it's played by an oboe, I couldn't find any ones with a saxophone playing it, but my friend in school played this song as her saxophone NYSSMA solo this year!

Thank you to everyone who read, and thanks for those nice reviews!

Sorry if the characters were a little ooc, I just wanted to do it a little differently!

Also read Piano Keys, the music AU this was inspired by!

~Alex