I own nothing!
Sonny's POV
"...And this is the music room," Kaelyn said as Jada shut the door behind us. I looked around in amazement, "Wow, there are a lot of instruments in here," I said, fingering a guitar.
"What do you play?" Jada asked.
"Piano and guitar, and I sing a little," I replied. Kevin plopped into his stool behind a drum set and began playing. I tapped my foot along to the catchy beat.
"Nice," Kaelyn grinned and sat at the electric piano, playing notes. Jada handed me a guitar before she started playing on the bass. We weren't playing any song in particular, but it had a really good sound to it.
"Off to the races
I'm going places
Might be a long shot
Not gonna waste it
This is the big break
And it's calling my name
Yeeeaah
So far so great, get with it
At least that's how I see it
Having a dream's just the beginning
So far so great, believe it
Can't take away this feeling
Taking a ride with chance to my side
Yeah, I can't wait
So far, so great
Might need to wing it
Still gonna bring it
Not gonna sink low
I'm going swimming
Swing for the fences
Sky's not the limit today
Yeeeaah
So far so great, get with itAt least that's how I see it
Having a dream's just the beginning
So far so great, believe it
Can't take away this feeling
Taking a ride with chance to my side
Yeah, I can't wait
So far, so great
Everyone says don't get your hopes up
Learn the ropes and climb the ladder
I know in the end that just being here is the best
And it only gets better, it only gets better
So far so great, get with it
At least that's how I see it
Having a dream's just the beginning
So far so great, believe it
Can't take away this feeling
Taking a ride with chance to my side
Yeah, I can't wait
So far, so great
I can't wait!"
The final note ended, and I was suddenly aware of the four pairs of eyes... well, eyeballing me. I looked around sheepishly, "Haha, sorry... got carried away there..."
"Don't be sorry!" Kaelyn exclaimed, "That was great! Did you write that?"
I nodded, "Yes, but I couldn't think of a right melody, and I guess now I've found one," I said with a slight shrug. Kevin started clapping, "Nice." I laughed and bowed mockingly, "Why, thank you, Sir Parker," I said with an English accent.
He laughed. Jada turned to me, "So, are you going to sing that at the Ultimate Jam?"
I looked at her in confusion, "The what?"
"You know; the jam-a-thon we do before we break up for the summer holidays. It's when the whole school throws a huge bonfire party at the beach and there's the Ultimate Jam where the performers perform."
I nodded in understanding, "Oh. I probably should have started at the beginning of the year, maybe then I wouldn't be so confused with everything."
"Chillax," Kevin said from his seat, "This school is confusing for everyone."
"What do you mean?"
Before he could actually explain anything to me, the bell rang. I looked at my rainbow coloured watch, had an hour passed already?! We grabbed our stuff and walked out to the busy hallway. When we were noticed, everyone parted like we were lepers. I looked around, is this what it's like to be popular?
Tawni walked up to us, "Hey guys. Which lip gloss should I wear to Chad's party tonight?" she asked Kaelyn and Jada. Kevin grabbed the three sticks of lip gloss, "They're all the same colour," he said with a snort. Tawni gasped in incredulity and grabbed her cosmetics back.
"Chad's having a party?" I asked. Great, it's like I don't know anything that goes on here!
Kaelyn nodded, "Yeah, you should totally come! It'll be a great way for you to-"
"To try and fit in," Tawni sneered, interrupting Kaelyn, "But don't get your hopes up, farm girl." Okay, I'll just pretend like that didn't sting.
"Gotta go," Jada said as she, Tawni and Kevin left for their lockers. I nodded since I needed to get to English anyway. By the time I had made it to the main hallway, most kids had already left for their classes so it was almost empty. I rushed to the staircase and was about to launch my sneaker onto the step when I realised something.
"Oh man," I muttered, "I have no idea where my class is!"
"Ah, lost puppy as usual, mmh, Monroe?" Chad said from behind me. I rolled my eyes, "Go away, Chad. Don't you have a girl to shag?"
"Well aren't you eager to get rid of me?" he said. I felt his hands on my shoulders before he turned me around, so that I was facing him. My breath hitched in my throat when I realised how close we were.
"Uh..."My heart started beating rapidly in my chest, I wonder if he can feel it. I looked into his deep blue sparkly eyes, losing myself a bit. Argh, why did he have to be cute?
And yes, I just admitted he was cute, but in all honesty when I met him for the first time this morning, I had a crush on him. But, that crush is now gone. I swear.
He smirked at my discomfort, "You so like me." I pushed him away, "You wish, Cooper."
I started walking up the stairs, still not entirely sure of where I was going. He followed me up.
"Really?" I asked, turning to him, "Are you really that incapable of leaving me alone?!" Chad's smirk grew and pointed behind him, "Class is that way."
I blushed slightly, "Oh... I knew that."
"I'm sure you did."
"Fine, don't believe me."
"Fine, I won't."
"Fine!"
"Fine!"
"Good!"
"Good!"
"Fine!"
"Fine!" he said just as he opened the door. I started to walk in after him, but he closed the door. I scowled and opened the door. Ms. Bitterman really lived up to her name...
The final bell rang, indicating the end of last period. Freedom! Chad walked beside me in the hallway. "So, Monroe, are you coming to my party?"
"Why do you care?"
"I don't."
"Fine, maybe I won't come."
"Fine, don't."
"Fine."
"Fine."
"Good."
"Good." We reached my locker, and he paused, watching me, leaning against the other locker.
"Yes." Chad raised an eyebrow, "Huh?"
"Yes, I'll come," I said. What have I done?!
He smiled, "Great. See you then, Monroe." Just as he was leaving, I spotted Nico and Grady talking to a shorter girl, so I shot them a smile. They turned away. I wish they could hang out with us, they seem nice... Light bulb!
"Chad, wait!" I said, running after him. He turned around, "What now?"
"Can I bring some friends?"
"Are they hot?"
"No..."
"Then no."
I sighed and grabbed his arm, "Please?" He smirked at my hands, "You dig me."
I looked at my hands and blushed, "No I don't," I said, trying to keep my voice down.
"Keep telling yourself that." I rolled my eyes and put my hands on my hips, "Please can they come?"
"Whatever," he said as he walked to his car. Is that a yes? I think it's a yes.
"How was your day, honey?" mom asked me later that day. "Fine," I replied as I sat at the kitchen table. I grabbed an apple from the bowl of fruit and bit into it.
Was my day actually fine? I mean, I made friends but they are... different, let's say. Then there's Chad, who was more of my enemy than friend. Turns out, I have most of my classes with him except two. Great, huh? Well, Independent Studies was great; Jada showed me the music room they usually used. It had a lot of instruments in it, but it was really big so it didn't feel cramped. Kaelyn proved herself to be an amazing dancer and singer whilst Kevin made me laugh my heart out.
The bad side to all of this, I'm popular. That seems like a great thing, right? But it's not. Chad doesn't want the group's standards to go any lower seeing as I've already joined. Then, Jada and Kaelyn started backing me up, Tawni was on Chad's side and Kevin and Scarlett refused to join in on the fight. Okay, so maybe it's not that bad.
But, after Chad went home and I finally convinced Nico, Grady and that girl they were talking to, I think her name's Zora, to come.
"Scarlett goes there," I said, "Sat with her at lunch."
"Oh really? Well, isn't that something! I should call her mom, get together some time..."
"Mom, can I go to a party tonight?" I asked. Mom stopped talking and looked at me. "Scarlett's going, along with some other girls I met," I added quickly.
"Well, I suppose, just make sure you finish your homework, first!"
"Thanks mom!" I exclaimed.
I had serious writer's block throughout the chapter, sorry! Please Review!
Sammie