Chapter 2 - Stella's POV
After Flora introduced me to the other girls, Musa and I headed to our next class which was music. Just as we were making our way back into the building from the courtyard, the door suddenly swung open. I figured it would just be kids rushing to class but I was surprised to see,
"Riven?" I stated completely confused as both Musa and I stopped in front of the door that was sliding shut, he looked like he had been running.
"Stella-" said Riven trying to catch his breath, "I've been looking for you, we have class together next.." commented Riven, I looked at Musa
"Great! But actually I think I've got it from here," I smiled as I opened the door, Musa and I continued making our way into the building.
"You're friends with that asshole?" asked Musa as we stopped at her locker to put some of her books away, "not exactly, he's one of my brother's friends, they were just supposed to help me around today." I stated, Musa shut her locker.
"Why is he an asshole?" I inquired, Musa just gave a look of disgust.
"He's just a player, all of them in that group are.." revealed Musa, we continued heading to the music room which was just ahead, I could tell by the music note decorations that surrounded the door.
But did she really mean what she said about Sky and his friends? Are they all players? Even Sky? And what about Brandon? Honestly why did I even think that there could be something between us, I genuinely thought that he liked me. He called me Princess for fucks sake, what does that even mean?
Alright Stella, chill out you're literally overthinking everything, again.
"Oh," I sighed, Musa opened the door to the music room which was a full blown recording studio, private recording booths and the whole nine miles!
"This is amazing," I commented as we walked in and placed our backpacks on an open table near one of the booths. As soon as we took a seat, the teacher entered the room.
"Alright students, today you will continue working on your songs.." she stated. The teacher did not look enthralled to be teaching today, she sat down at her desk and didn't give any further instructions. Musa didn't hesitate to grab some sheet music from her binder, they already had scribbles and erase marks on them.
As I reached into my backpack, I felt my song book which was lodged between two of my larger textbooks. I pulled it out, placing it on the desk in front of me. It caught the eye of Musa again, she stopped what she was doing.
"So Stella, how about that song?" asked Musa with a grin, she gestured to the recording booths. But if Musa hears the song then I can't use it for the record? Oh well, it'll get the girls off my back if they hear it. "Let's do it" I stated.
"Perfect-" started Musa, but I interrupted "-but only if you sing it with me"
Musa looked shocked, it took her a few seconds to process what I had just said. The blank stare on her face immediately turned into a smile. I grabbed my book from off the table, I opened it up to the page where I had just written down the song in the courtyard. Musa had already made her way into one of the empty booths. As I turned the corner into the booth, Musa had set up two stools in front of the microphones, I closed the door behind me and I sat down in the seat opposite of Musa.
"Here," I handed my book to Musa, I saw her eyes shifting back and forth as she read to the bottom of the page. The silence was killing me, I wanted to know what she thinks of it! Unless it's bad, then in that case she can stay quiet.
"Stella, this is.." she stopped for a moment "amazing!" She got up to grab a guitar from off the stands, and she sat back down with it planted on her lap. She glided her fingers along the strings and started playing, I guess that's my que.
The upbeat music intro started,
"I used to bite my tongue and hold my breath, scared to rock the boat and make a mess. So I sat quietly, agreed politely. I guess that I forgot I had a choice, I let you push me past the breaking point. I stood for nothing, so I fell for everything.." I started singing, and it's actually turning out good.
"You held me down, but I got up (hey!), already brushing off the dust you hear my voice, your hear that sound, like thunder gonna shake the ground," Musa sang the next part, she has the most beautiful voice I've ever heard. And that's saying a lot!
"You held me down, but I got up, get ready 'cause I had enough. I see it all, I see it now.."
"I got the eye of the tiger, a fighter, dancing through the fire. 'Cause I am a champion, and you're gonna hear me roar, Louder, louder than a lion. Cause I am a champion, and you're gonna hear me roar! Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh, You're gonna hear me roar!" Musa and I sang the chorus together, it's really a bummer that I won't be able to use this for the record because it actually sounds really good!
"Now I'm floating like a butterfly stinging like a bee I earned my stripes. I went from zero, to my own hero. You held me down, but I got up (hey!) already brushing off the dust, you hear my voice, you hear that sound like thunder gonna shake the ground!"
"You held me down, but I got up (hey!) Get ready 'cause I've had enough. I see it all, I see it now, I got the eye of the tiger, a fighter, dancing through the fire. 'Cause I am a champion and you're gonna hear me roar. Louder, louder than a lion 'cause I am a champion and you're gonna hear me roar.."
After we finished singing the last portion of the song, I looked at Musa who was out of breath, but she looked extremely happy. I've never felt more comfortable singing around anyone like I have with Musa. But hey, I guess it helps that she's an amazing performer.
"Musa you have such a beautiful voice!" I stated as Musa got up, she put the guitar back in its original place, then she turned around. "So do you!" she replied
"And the song, it sounded even better than I imagined!" exclaimed Musa, she walked over to the sound board. She plugged her cell phone into the wire that connected into the soundboard, this is so she can download the track onto her phone. We exited the sound booth and walked back into class, but for this being music class it was offly quiet. I spotted Riven sitting back in his seat with his feet propped on his table, he was indulging himself with some type of magazine. Maybe Musa wasn't completely wrong about him.
Once I sat back down in my seat, I was so relieved to have finished recording that song. I wanted to get the girls off my back so that they don't ask me too many questions and I accidently reveal myself.
"We have some time before class is over, do you have any other songs?" asked Musa, I placed my song book back into my backpack. I don't want to lie, but if I let her hear anything else I'll be out of a job!
"Hm, nope that was it!" I responded, before Musa could open her mouth to respond Riven fell into the chair beside us, both Musa and I glared over at him.
"May we help you?" asked Musa, she was practically shooting daggers through this boy!
"I need your help," answered Riven distastefully as he threw some empty music sheets onto the table in front of us. I can already see where this is going..
"With what?" I tried to keep a neutral outlook on Riven because I've known him for like. What? A few hours? Musa on the other hand had her opinion of Riven set in stone.
"My song, I'm not good with music whatsoever" confessed Riven. Musa didn't look sympathetic for him, I didn't know what to feel because, again, I don't really know him. Riven leaned into the table, Musa still didn't look like she wanted to help.
"Sure, we'll help you" I answered, Musa swatted my arm and gestured for me to move closer so I scooted my chair over, "What?" I whispered into her ear.
"Sure, we'll help you" grumbled Musa as she attempted to mock me, "Remember what I said about him?" Musa reminded me about our conversation earlier, honestly I don't know what to believe because he has been nothing but nice to me? If you consider this being our first actual interaction, then yes, nothing but nice.
"Just think of it as good karma and he did come to the right person, you two can work on your songs together " I responded with a wink, Musa let out groan as she kept her eyes glued to her music sheets.
"Musa here is the best you'll meet," I told Riven as I stood out of my chair, I started to walk past him. "So don't screw it up," I whispered to Riven as I walked away, I peered over my shoulder to see Musa looking at me in complete disbelief. What can I say, I have a feeling they just didn't get off on the right foot.
After hearing Musa sing, it gave me an amazing idea for my concert this weekend. The teacher was at her desk completely distracted by the card game she was playing on her computer. So I unzipped the front pocket of my backpack, I slipped my hand in and took my phone out. I made sure the teacher wasn't looking and I snuck out of the classroom. Checking the left and the right I made sure there was nobody in the hallway, then I proceeded to call my manager Lilly.
"Come on Lilly pick up," I mumbled to myself as I listened to the ringing noise come from my phone,
"This is Lilly Gawler," I heard Lilly's voice from the receiving end of the phone.
"Yes! Lilly, it's me Stella," I responded, I glanced at my feet as I held the phone to my ear
"Oh Stella, I wasn't expecting a call from you, what's up?" Lilly answered as I heard some rustling in the background of our phone call.
"I've got an idea for the concert this weekend," I stated, I continued to look around because I as afraid someone was going to see me.
"Let's hear it darling," said Lilly, she sounded so, I don't know how to describe it but she wasn't her usual self, she is probably just under a mountain of stress with the concert this week.
"Alright well I was thinking we have a contest-" I started
"What kind of contest?" asked Lilly
"Singing," I answered, "Anyone who wants to enter sends a video of them singing and the winner gets to perform with me on stage this weekend?"
The phone went quiet for a moment, all I could hear was the chatter coming from the music room.
"Darling that is brilliant, it's great press for your concert! You can announce it at your interview today with Teen Magazine" screeched Lilly. The door to the music room creaked open, I turned to see Musa peeking out.
"Stella what are you doing?" she asked, she stepped outside alongside me. I brought the phone down from my ear while blocking the microphone.
"Oh just on the phone with my mom! She's wondering how my first day has been.." I've never felt good lying to anyone, but I've come so accustomed to it with Starr it's just normal now.
"Well hurry up and get back in here, I can't take it with this boy anymore!" Musa furrowed her eyebrows as she complained about Riven, she reluctantly headed back into the classroom. I put my cell phone back up to me ear, Lilly was on the other end talking to one of her assistants about the contest.
"Alright that sounds good Lilly! I'll see you later today!" I was saying my goodbyes to Lilly when I heard footsteps coming towards me from down the hall. I looked around the corner where I saw Brandon and Mitzi? What was he doing with her! I listened to the conversation they were having,
"Look Mitzi, we broke up! I don't want discuss this anymore," Brandon pulled himself away from Mitzi's powerful grasp, she didn't look too amused.
"Oh Brandy, you and I both know it was a mistake breaking up," said Mitzi calmly while touching Brandon's torso. Mitzi and Brandon dated? Why would he do such a thing! Honestly, you'd think he were my boyfriend the way I was reacting, come on Stella.
I'm reeking jealousy.
As I continued to listen in on their conversation, my phone buzzed incredibly loud. And to add to that, it echoed in the empty halls. Great. Both Mitzi and Brandon turned towards my general direction to see what the noise was, I quickly turned back and went into the music room. I headed straight back to the table where Riven and Musa were still sitting to grab my stuff.
DING DING DING
That was the bell for the end of fourth period, which also meant it was lunch time. I threw my backpack over my shoulder and headed out of the room, I didn't even wait for Musa or Riven because I wanted to get as far away as possible before Mitzi or Brandon could see me. I headed straight to the cafeteria, I knew Sky would be in there and he was the only person I wanted to see right now. I rushed down the crowded halls, without attracting attention to myself. Walking through the halls, I had a moment of silence as I thought about Brandon and Mitzi, I guess Musa was telling the truth about the guys. At least about Brandon..
"Stella!" I heard my name being called through the crowd of students. I looked aimlessly but couldn't find who was calling my name, that was until Helia tapped on my shoulder.
"Oh gosh Helia you scared me," I laughed
"Sorry-" he apologized with a laugh, "We missed you during free period, where were you?" He asked, we walked through the large doors that led into the cafeteria. When the doors slid open I was in awe of how big the cafeteria wass, I guess everything is interesting to me today.
"Oh you know, just hanging with Flora," I grinned, Helia couldn't help but blush again, "But for lunch I decided to hang with you guys!"
"So where do you guys sit anyways?" I asked, I realized as we past through the cafeteria the tables reminded me of some cliche clique set up. Jocks to my left, near them were the brainiacs, then the cheerleaders.
"Just up there," Helia pointed to the second floor of the cafeteria, I could see Sky and Timmy sitting at the table near the window. As Helia led us to the second floor, we passed Flora and the girls.
"Hey Stella," said Bloom, both Helia and I stopped
"Hey Bloom, what are you girls up to?" I inquired, Flora looked up to see Helia and her eyes grew extremely wide, she immediately looked to me.
"Nothing much-" she answered sweetly, "do you want to sit with us?"
"Oh sorry girls, I'm going to sit with my brother for lunch! I haven't seen him all day," I responded, "but you girls are welcome to join us" I responded with a smile.
"Definitely!" commented Helia, the girls shared uncertain looks. While I stood there waiting for their answer, it felt as if everyone was staring at me. I slowly turned around to reveal that the entire cafeteria was in fact staring at me.
"Helia, I think they're staring at you," I whispered to Helia hoping he would agree "They're definitely looking at you Stella," confessed Helia as he scanned the cafeteria.
Shit.
"So how about it girls?" I asked again, at this point the chatter in the cafeteria had stopped and everyone was staring at me anxiously. There were few side conversations going on but I'm 1000% sure they were about me.
"Sure, why not Stella," said Bloom, Musa was just walking up to their table when they were getting out of their seats.
"Stella there you are!" exclaimed Musa, she immediately pulled me in for a hug but she caught me off guard I didn't know what to do, kind of reminds me of my fans!
"What was that about Musa?" asked Layla, Musa released me from her grip and showed me her music sheets, they were now covered in lyrics.
"Because you forced me to help Riven with his song, we actually decided write a duet instead of a solo-" screeched Musa, I didn't expect her to react like this especially for a duet with Riven? "-and it sounds amazing! Almost as good as what we sang." Musa revealed.
Once the girls grabbed all their stuff, we headed up the staircases that led to the boys' table. I looked at the tables below us, one of which happens to contain Mitzi and her posse. Mitzi saw us walking up the stairs, that's when she whispered to her friends and they got up. Let's just hope they aren't coming up here. We reached the top of the stairs, and to my left I could see Sky with the others, including Brandon. Helia and I lead the group over to the table, Sky flashed a smile once he saw me.
"Stella!" Sky perked up, he even gave me a hug, "Gosh Sky, I'm so glad to see you!" I confessed as I hugged him back. I stepped away from him revealing the girls,
"Guys I wanted you to meet the girls," I stated, then I started to list the girls' names
"this is Flora, Tecna, Bloom, Layla and Musa!" I finished
"And girls, these are the guys Sky, Timmy, Nabu, Helia, Riven.. and Brandon" I couldn't help but squirm when I said Brandon's name. The girls took a seat, and they all hit it off good with the guys, especially Flora and Helia! I took the seat next to Sky so we could catch up, I just didn't plan on Brandon sitting next to me.
"So Stella how's it been so far?" Sky asked as he shoved the sandwich our dad made for him this morning into his mouth. Here we go again with the lies..
"Oh great! It's been easier considering I've found the girls," I gushed, pretending my hardest that I've had somewhat of a good first day.
"Stella, what's your phone number?" Bloom asked out of nowhere
"555-3129" I replied, as soon as I said that my phone buzzed. I pulled it out of my pocket to reveal messages from a group chat.
Bloom - Hey girls, I added Stella to the group chat!
Flora - That's great
Tecna - Now our group is officially complete
You changed the group chat to "Winx Club"
Layla - Stella you're brilliant!
Flora - I told you girls she was great!
I couldn't help but giggle at my phone, Sky and Brandon just exchanged confused looks. Little do they know I've found five new best friends! Just as things were turning out great, I heard heels clacking as someone was walking up the stairs. Everyone in the group turned their heads towards the staircases to reveal.. Mitzi and her posse drinking slushies as they entered the second floor.
I just stayed quiet, avoiding any eye contact.
"Well, well what do we have here?" Mitzi asked scowling at all the girls as she was backed up by her posse, just fucking kill me now.
"What do you want Mitzi?" asserted Sky, he didn't sound too happy nor looked happy to see her
"Just seeing who is hanging around my Brandy," continued Mitzi as she started to move closer to the table, I blocked myself with Sky's arm but I guess that didn't work.
"Stella is it? You'd think after this morning you would know not to meddle with me, especially not with my Brandy," Mitzi sat down in the seat across from me, taking sips from her drink. I still sat between Brandon and Sky, they both didn't look too pleased to be seeing Mitzi.
"Mitzi I told you once and I'll tell you again, we aren't dating!" Brandon insisted
"Stella, what does she mean?" asked Sky wondering what she meant by this morning,
"Look Mitzi, I don't know what your problem is with me and honestly I don't care" I testified as I slammed my hands on the table, I was through getting pushed around by this girl.
"It's been two years Mitzi, get over yourself!" stated Brandon, Mitzi did not like to hear that come out of Brandon's mouth
"Fine," she immediately got out of her seat and started to head towards her posse. I finally could breath, that was until she turned back around..
"Actually, Stella you look a bit thirsty," before I could even comprehend what Mitzi had said, she abruptly tipped her slushie onto my head, covering my face. The blue-raspberry slushie ran into my mouth. I wiped it from my eyes as I heard the entire cafeteria burst out into laughter, that is except for everyone at my table. I was frozen with shock. I looked at my hand which had a mixture of the slushie and my concealer, great there goes that secret. I looked at Sky who was speechless, as for Brandon, well he practically caused this. I pushed Brandon out of the way and just as I was going to run down the stairs the rest of Mitzi's posse threw their slushies at me too. With tears coming out of my eyes and rolling down my face, I ran out of that cafeteria like my life depended on it!
"Stella!" I heard someone yell, but I couldn't exactly make out who it was. All I was focused on was getting out of this place.
Once leaving the cafeteria, I ran out of the building removing some of the slushie in the process. I couldn't face anyone, so I immediately turned off my phone. Because I was in such a rush to get out of there, I forgot all of my stuff. On my way home I passed the same breakfast spot as I did on my way to school, except now the morning rush had died down. I continued walking trying to forget what had just happened, except I couldn't. Whether is was because of my blonde hair now tinted blue or because of Brandon? Well whatever the reason is, it kept replaying in my head.
I could see my house in the distance, so immediately took my house keys out. I unlocked the front door of my house, once I was inside I closed it behind me. I headed straight to the bathroom, I took the slushie covered clothes off and got into the shower. As I stood under the warm water, I couldn't help but think why me? Why did I have to run into Mitzi? Why did I become Starr? And most importantly why did I have to meet Brandon?
After about twenty minutes in the shower, I got out and wrapped a towel around my hair along with putting my robe on. I exited the bathroom, the house was silent because my parents were at work and Sky was still at school. I headed down to the kitchen. I opened the freezer to grab some of my favorite ice cream, mint chocolate chip, I grabbed the pint and headed back up to my room. I turned the light on as I entered and locked the door behind me, I threw myself onto my bed and turned on Teen News. I shoved spoonfuls of ice cream into my mouth as I cried, eventually I got so exhausted that I fell asleep.
Four hours later -
So when I finally woke up from my nap, I felt somewhat relieved. I opened my eyes to see the rest of my ice cream melted and Teen News on in the background.
"Darn," I grabbed the container of melted ice cream, and headed out of my room to throw it away. I unlocked my door, and I heard voices down stairs but they weren't my mom and dad.
"I just can't believe she did that," exclaimed Sky as I heard him shut the fridge door, I moved the the top of the stairs to hear them better. I'm assuming they are still talking about Mitzi, because what else would they be talking about?
"I wonder what that was all about?" remarked Musa, Sky invited the girls over?
"Whatever it was about, I hope Stella's okay!" commented Helia. And apparently he invited the guys over too? Wait does that mean Brandon is here? I went into my mom's office to use her phone, I still didn't want to turn mine on. I punched in Lilly's number,
"Stella?" asked Lilly on the other end of the phone
"Yea it's me" I stated
"Heavens child, I've been calling you all day where are you?" asked Lilly, in the background of her call I could hear a man saying 'Where is she?'
"I'm sorry I fell asleep, I'll be there in fifteen minutes!" I immediately hung up the phone, I checked the hall and ran into my wardrobe room.
"Shit I have nothing to wear," I scanned my racks and racks of clothing, I decided on a simple black strappy bodycon dress with a jean jacket, and some black gladiator heels. I tossed the outfit on and grabbed my pink crossbody bag then rushed into my makeup room. I punched my code into my wig cabinet, I grabbed my millennial pink wig and stuffed it into my bag.
Now the real question is how am I going to make it out of the house, first, without getting seen by the others, and second, not getting bombarded with questions? I looked around, I grabbed one of my sweatshirts from the bathroom and I threw it over my outfit. I went back into my room to grab some sweats, I too put them over my outfit then I looked in the mirror.
"Hm heels and sweats-"
"Cute"
I went to the top of the stairs again, I could hear the others conversing in the kitchen. I grabbed my phone which was still in the bathroom from when I showered earlier. I held the power button to turn it back on, and once it turned on it was bombarded with calls and text messages.
"I figured" I cleared the messages, I'll just read them later. I pulled up my messages to text Sky,
Me - Sky I need to get out of the house for an interview, can you keep them distracted? I'll explain everything once I get home..
As I waited at the top of the stairs, I could hear Sky's phone beep.
"Who is it?" asked Brandon, it went silent for a moment. I just hope he does not say Stella,
"My mom," asserted Sky, I tiptoed as I descended down the stairs. I looked into the kitchen where everyone was hanging out and getting along. I went down the hall that was between the two staircases and the last door was the garage. I opened the door and grabbed the keys to our range rover, I hoped in and started her up. I pulled out of the garage and made my way to my interview
It took me about ten minutes to get to the Teen News headquarters where my interview was being taken. As I passed the front of the building, there were tons of fans with posters already lined up to see Starr. I drove to the back of the building where Lilly was waiting impatiently, I pulled into the reserved parking spot. Once I got out I was immediately confronted by her,
"Fifteen minutes?" Lilly scolded me for being twenty five minutes late, does she want me to blow this secret to be here on time? I don't think so.
"Relax Lilly, I'm here and that's all that matters," we walked inside the building, I removed my hood to reveal the black eye I had totally forgotten all about. Lilly turned around and was completely taken by what she saw.
"What is that?" She said with firm persistence, too bad there is no lying in this situation.
I rolled my eyes, "it was just a disagreement with a girl at school."
"I knew we shouldn't have put you in that public school-" began Lilly, "but your parents insisted." Was Lilly right? Maybe I shouldn't be in school, I should be home all day writing songs and performing.
"Lilly I'm fine honestly," I gave her a genuine smile. I followed her into the back where I was going to get my makeup done, she opened the door. My makeup artist, Leonard, was already waiting for me.
"Leo!" I greeted him with a hug, he immediately saw my eye.
"Oh honey what did you do to your precious face," he asked.
"Long story, lets just fix this up," I responded as I pointed to my face, the black eye wasn't my only problem, I had severe dark bags under my eyes from crying all day!
Twenty minutes have passed and Leonard managed to make me look like I've never met Mitzi. Once my hair was all tied back and into a wig cap, I placed the bright pink wig onto my head. I put two small ponytails on the top of my head with the rest of the hair loose, then I took my sweats and jacket off.
"Ready?" Asked Lilly as she walked into the dressing room, I turned to her.
"I think so," I replied. I followed Lilly out of the dressing rooms, she led me down this long corridor at the end I could hear the talk show host introducing me. I waited at the edge of the stage, Lilly still by my side. I took a deep breath in.
Please welcome the one, the only, Starr!
"Hey kid," before I walked on stage Lilly stopped me.
"you made it" she just shared a big smile with me, and then I headed on stage.
The interview took about an hour. The host asked me about dating life, new music and of course the contest, I even performed one of my songs for them! I exited the stage, Lilly was standing exactly where she was when I entered.
"I am exhausted" today has been tiring in general with the interview and school, just everything.
"You go ahead and go home, I'll handle everything else," she said with a smile
"I'll see you later Lilly," I waved goodbye as I headed to my dressing room. I entered the room and closed the door, I immediately took my wig off and threw my hair into a bun, then I put my sweats and jacket on for real this time. I went to check my phone, which was in my bag on the couch.
1 New Message from Sky
1 New Message from Unknown
I opened the message from Sky.
Sky - Hey Stel, all of us are going to go to the Frutti Music Bar. If you're feeling up to it you should join us, the girls are really worried about you, so are the guys. Love you!
I looked at myself in the mirror in the dressing room, honestly I don't even care what I look like. Frutti Music Bar it is. Then I checked the message from unknown.
Unknown - Hey Princess, I'm so sorry what Mitzi did to you today.. If you get a chance I'd really like to talk? But if you don't want to I understand. Love, Brandon.
BRANDON? First of all how did he get my number? Second of all, Brandon is texting me! There he goes calling me Princess again. Come on Stella you got to act natural. I practically ran to my car, not just because I don't want to be seen, but I really want to get to the Frutti Music Bar. The Frutti Music Bar is this karaoke and juice place that Sky always hangs out at, and me well, I'm never usually allowed to leave the house.
I opened the driver side door and hoped into the seat, I put my seatbelt on and immediately made my way towards the Frutti Music Bar. It was about ten minutes from where I was at, and it had this amazing view of the beach.
If there was one thing I did not like about Los Angeles it was the traffic. As I was merging between lanes I was thinking about what was I going to say to everyone once I got there? It's not the easiest to tell your friends that you got bullied your first day of school..
After what felt like an eternity I had finally pulled into the Frutti Music Bar's parking lot. I pulled my phone out dialing Sky's number, I put him on speaker.
"Stella!" Sky said sounding very relieved, he's always been very protective of me.
"Hey Sky, I'm out front can you come out alone?" I asked him as I opened my door, I grabbed the boots I had in the back of my car and slipped them on. Sweats, boots and messy bun. Cute. I walked over to the bench that was in the front of the entrance, and I sat down. Through the glass doors I could see Sky walking out, and I immediately stood up.
"Sky," I said practically choking on my words, I instantly went to give him a hug.
"Stella I'm so glad to see you," he said sounding very apologetic, I held onto him tighter and I almost started crying again.
"I'm glad to see you too Sky," I mumbled as I let go of him, he looked at my eye again very concerned
"Oh Stel what happened? Who did this to you?" he questioned with a very angry look, I sat him down on the bench and I told him everything.
"So Mitzi really did all of that to you?" he asked, I shook my head.
"I didn't want to bother anyone so that's why I stayed alone during free period and concealed it up for the rest of the day-" I stated, "I hoped it would go away before anyone noticed.."
"Stella I'm your big brother, you're suppose to tell me about this stuff so I can take care of it for you," both Sky and I let out a laugh.
"I know but I wanted to deal with this by myself," I confessed. "Well the girls are really concerned about you," said Sky with a blank stare, I stood up.
"I'll go in on one condition," I insisted, Sky looked at me.
"Name it," he said standing up
"You're buying me a drink, all I've had today is toast and ice cream.." I answered as we walked toward the glass doors again which Sky opened
"Wait you mean my toast?" Sky asked with a glare, I couldn't help but laugh. The first genuine laugh I've had all day!
As Sky opened the second set of glass doors, I walked in beside him. I could see everyone in the corner at the biggest booth the Frutti Music Bar had, I saw Bloom and Flora who immediately ran over to my aide.
"Stella!" They yelled in unison as they practically ran me down trying to give me a hug, don't get me wrong it felt good to be hugged and not punched.
"I'm so glad you're here Stella!" said Bloom as the two of them let go of me, I couldn't help but smile.
"It's good to see you girls too!" I exclaimed, we headed over to the booth where the rest of the group was, most of them couldn't help but stare at my black eye. By most of them I mean the guys.
"Hey everyone," I greeted the rest of the group as Sky scooted into the booth, I sat next to him. I could see Brandon on the other end of the booth who couldn't take his eyes off of me, but I just ignored him. No one brought up anything from today which was honestly a relief because I want forget about it completely.
"So Sky.." I started, he looked at me
"Yes Stel?"
"I'd like a strawberry and lime smoothie, please and thanks" I said with a cheeky smile, he rolled his eyes. I scooted over him so he could go get my drink, I was now next to Nabu.
"So anything interesting happen today?" I asked as I glared everyone down, just because I had a shitty day doesn't mean there isn't any gossip.
"Oh! Starr is having a singing contest and I was think about entering the song that we sang!" Musa said with the biggest smile.
Well shit.
"Really? I'm not a big fan of Starr," I responded as Sky came back with my drink, I quickly took some sips, the girls literally looked like they wanted to shoot me.
"You don't like Starr?" asked Layla completely traumatized by what I said, I honestly didn't know what to say.
Oh yea girls the truth is I'm actually Starr! Yea, sike.
"Not really," I stated, before any of the girls said anything a loud and obnoxious group came in laughing, we all turned to see Mitzi and her friends.
"I literally can't catch a fucking break can I?" I practically slammed my head on the table, Mitzi came towards us while her friends went to one of the workers.
"Oh Stella you're dry?" Mitzi made a smirkish laugh, I lifted my head up and watched her walk away. She walked back to her friends which had the microphone for the stage, she grabbed it out of her friends' hand and headed straight up to the stage.
"Hello everyone, I've got a special treat for you tonight and that's me" Mitzi spoke into the microphone, for some reason people actually clapped for her.
The music intro started for her song..
"I used to bite my tongue and hold my breath, scared to rock the boat and make a mess." Mitzi began to sing I immediately recognized the song, it had a different beat but it's mine! Musa and I looked at each other.
"Oh hell no," I gritted my teeth at the sound of her singing my song!
"She didn't," said Musa as she was pissed too!
"How did she even get it?" I asked
"I guess we left it on the soundboard in music, I'm so sorry Stella," Musa apologized, but it wasn't her fault.
"It's not your fault Musa," I so pissed this bitch is getting on my last nerve, Mitzi started to walk off stage while singing and she came straight to our table. She started singing to Brandon, of course.
"Wait is this your song?" Sky asked as Mitzi walked away, "yea Musa and I recorded it today, she must've taken it off the soundboard in music class."
"I got the eye of the tiger, a fighter, dancing through the fire. 'Cause I am a champion, and you're gonna hear me roar, Louder, louder than a lion. Cause I am a champion, and you're gonna hear me roar! Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh, You're gonna hear me roar!" Mitzi sang the chorus to my song, I was so done. First of all this isn't her song and second of all she's not even singing it good. I climbed over Sky and headed to my car.
"I'll be right back, someone needs to put this bitch in her place"
I ran out to my car, I knew I had a spare change of performing clothes in here. I opened my trunk to find a white bustier bodycon dress, gold wrap-up heels and some jewelry. Never know when you're going to need a change of clothes in my line of business! I slipped into these clothes and closed my trunk.
After I got dressed I took my hair out of the messy bun, and I brushed it out with my fingers, good enough for this situation we're going for the messy look anyways. I headed back into the Frutti Music Bar where Mitzi was on the last line of my song.
"you're gonna hear me roar.." Mitzi sang the final line and the music died down, the crowd started cheering for her. I walked in, the group noticed me walk in and the first thing I noticed was Brandon's jaw drop. I headed to the worker behind the bar, she had pinkish hair and I've seen her around school.
"Do you have slushies?" I asked as Mitzi was receiving applause from the crowd, the bartender shook her head, "Great I'll talk a blue-raspberry slushie, I'll come back for it," I gave her a smile. Mitzi was walking off stage when I walked past her, without hesitation I took the microphone and headed straight to the stage.
"Yea let's go Stella!" Sky screamed from his seat, all eyes were on me, but this the type of attention I'm used to.
"Thank you Mitzi for whatever that was, but can you please not do it again? Thanks, now hit it!" I announced into the microphone, and then the music began.
"I wake up every evening with a big smile on my face and it never feels out of place. And you're still probably working, at a nine to five pace I wonder how bad that tastes?" I was really belching my lungs out here, I wanted to rub this in Mitzi face so bad.
"When you see my face hope it gives you hell, hope it gives you hell. When you walk my way hope it gives you hell, hope it gives you hell. Now where's your picket fence love? And where's that shiny car? And did it ever get you far? You never seemed so tense now, I've never seen you fall so hard, do you know where you are?" I walked down the side stage entrance towards my friends, all of them were cheering me on especially Brandon who couldn't keep his eyes off of me. As I passed them I gave Musa a cheeky grin and then a high five to Sky.
"And truth be told I miss you and truth be told I'm lying! When you see my face hope it gives you hell, hope it gives you hell. When you walk my way hope it gives you hell, hope it gives you hell. If you find a man that's worth a damn and treats you well, then he's a fool you're just as well hope it gives you hell, hope it gives you hell" Blurting out the lyrics to this song is making me feel so good! It's way better than getting punched in the face, and it's about to get way better.
"Tomorrow you'll be thinking to yourself, where'd it all go wrong? But the list goes on and on. And truth be told I miss you. And truth be told I'm lying! When you see my face hope it gives you hell, hope it gives you hell. When you walk my way hope it gives you hell, hope it gives you hell. When you find a man that's worth a damn and treats you well then he's a fool, you're just as well hope it gives you hell." I started to make my across the room towards where Mitzi and her friends were sitting, I saw the girl put the slushie on the countertop.
"When you hear this song I hope that it will give you hell. You can sing along
I hope that it puts you through hell.." I grabbed the slushie off of the counter, I turned around to Mitzi and stood behind her. I slowly poured the slushie over the top of her head, high pitched screeches left her mouth.
I whispered, "next time you take my song and try to pass it as yours, don't do such a shitty job," I dropped the cup in front of Mitzi, I turned around to my friends who were completely silent. The entire building erupted in laughter, at least they're laughing with me and not at me. So I walked back to my table.
"Well I'm exhausted," I took a sip of my drink, all of my friends started laughing
"Stella I didn't know you had that in you," exclaimed Tecna, she had her phone out as she got the whole thing on recording
"She really pissed me off," I laughed, Mitzi came over drenched in slushie
"You are going to pay for this!" Mitzi growled, she left the Frutti Music Bar frantically, we even heard the car skid away in the parking lot.
I stood up, "Well I'm gonna go home, today has been exhausting," I stood up from the end of the booth.
"I'll see you at home Sky, and I'll see all of you at school tomorrow!" I said my goodbyes, some waved and others said goodbye.
I opened the set of double doors that led outside, it was now dark so the street lights were on. The sidewalks were empty except for groups of people walking here and there. I pulled my keys out from my pocket and unlocked my car,
"Stella wait!"
Songs -
Roar by Katy Perry
Gives you Hell by All-American Rejects