SWAC – Of Telling the Truth
Chronicles of Sonny & Chad
Chap.2 – Caught In her Smile (Chad)
9:13am
I was outside the parking lot, looking through my phone. I think the plan is working I thought to myself. Selena is such a good actress. Not as good at acting as me, but not bad at all. I'm so glad she's helped me to get Sonny jealous. I just want Sonny to know how I feel, how she makes me smile when I see her, when she creates warmth in my surroundings and when… she beams out her incredible smile. I just liked her so much, it kind of hurt. I just wish she felt the same way. I mean, I never thought I would get like this over a girl ever. But she's different. Even though she thinks I hate her… but yet, she hates me. Well, to be honest I actually don't know if she does hate me.
I then saw Sonny arrive, as she parked her black rodeo car, which actually, wasn't too bad of a car. I went up to and straightened my jacket, putting my confident act back on. "Hey Sonny" I said, smiling away. "Oh… hi Chad, something you want?" She said, with that angry look on her face. God, she looked so cute when she was angry… stupid cute. "Oh come on, Sonny… I was just saying hi" I said, trying to calm her. "Yes, but you're a pain in the butt, and usually only argue with me if we talk."She pointed out. "Yeah, but having arguments is… fun." I smiled, attempting to change that anger 'sunny' side up. I mean, she can't stay angry with me forever. She then brought out this little smile, which I could obviously see she was trying to hide. "Why hide the smile Sonny? That's what makes you shine." I whispered, trying to charm her.
Oh yes, I got her eyes. Wow, her chocolate eyes. I gazed back at her and then… she turned away. Man that sucks. "Chad, just… leave me alone." She mumbled, turning away.I left her to walk towards her dressing room. I sighed. She hated me, I just knew it. Ugh, I feel so lousy. But I guess that can't stop my acting… or destiny. I will get her attention somehow. I mean, no one can reject me; I'm Chad Dylan Cooper… greatest actor of our generation. You know, I've just realised, Sonny hates my self-esteem… great.
Lunch: 12:41pm
Okay, Selena's with me, Sonny's alone. It's time to work my charm and attempt to bring her jealous. I saw Sonny turn around; her face suddenly saw me with disgust… as always. "Stop bothering me Chad." Sonny answered. "Erm, I think you started talking to me… so I guess, you're bothering me." I sneered. "You were about to, anyway I have So Random, to shoot so goodbye." She said… quite harshly to my innocent looking face. "Oh come on, have you even had lunch yet?" I asked. "No, but I'll eat it in my dressing room." She replied. Then I said, "I don't think that's allowed… come on, sit with me and Gomez."
So she finally did, crossing her arms once again and sitting down next to us. I started then deliberately pretending to joke around with Selena, tapping her nose with my finger and trying to tickle her. Selena was cool, she was a good friend, but I felt no more for her… I'm sure she didn't either, which I'm surprised by, because I mean, who wouldn't like me? Oh yeah, Sonny Monroe. "Look, have you been deliberately acted like that with Selena to push my buttons?" She suddenly asked. "Err, no. I love Selena." I lied… as Selena held on to me for dramatic effect, replying with "I love him too." I wish Sonny was holding on to me instead.
"I'm going, I've finished anyway." Sonny stood up. "But Monroe…" I paused, feeling sad again. Ugh, I will just have to do something later. She just wasn't budging. Perhaps I could do something towards later on at the party. Yeah, I know… me, going to a So Random's party, but apparently it's one of the hottest Hollywood parties this year, so I have to be there. Oh, I know… I'll wear my favourite cologne that she won't be able to resist.
3:18pm
It was the end of the day. I was just walking out of the door when something tapped me on the shoulder. I turned around and saw right in front of me was a girl disguised under a long black cloak. I couldn't make out who she was. Did I know her? Then she whispered, "Hi you are Chad Dylan Cooper, right?" And I nodded, "Yeah, something you want?" She passed me an envelope, "Apparently, this is for you." She said. "I have to go now, otherwise I might be seen." She walked away. That was really weird.
I looked on the front of the envelope, seeing my name written. Ah, it really was for me. So I opened the envelope to find a small note. It said:
You may know me, You may not.
But I can help. I know about your thing for Sonny Monroe.
So, if you want some help to win her, meet me at LAKE Hollywood Reservoir. At 7pm tonight, sharp…Anonymous.
Ps. you never heard from me...
Okay… spooky. I don't know if I should trust this person. More puzzles me more though is how did that girl know I liked Sonny? But eh, I have nothing better to do. Hang on, could I go there anyway? I mean, the party starts at 7:30pm tonight. Hmm, I guess I could just be fashionably late… again. Ooh, what about Selena? Oh I know, I will go to this thing, then I'll go to Selena's and THEN I will go to the party. That will just make me 15 minutes late, not too bad. Earlier than usual time I get to parties, but … don't want to keep a lady waiting.
6:57pm
Okay, I have 3 minutes left to get to the Lake. Okay, no pressure Chad… just drive a little faster. Then I saw through the little mirror, cops. Oh crap, I hope I'm not going to get a ticket. So I slowly pulled over to the side of the road. I saw a female officer get out of the car behind him. She looked quite young, I could use some charm maybe. She had a torch in her hand. I rolled my window down.
"Is there something the matter Officer?" I said, sweetly. "Err yes. You were going a little too fast for the limit on this road." I replied, "Ah, well you see, I need to get someone really fast and I…" She then interrupted me and said, "Oh, you're Chad Dylan Cooper aren't you?" I straightened my jacket and smiled, "Why, yes I am." She answered, "Oh, could you sign this piece of paper? My daughter just loves you!" I replied, "Oh, sure… why not?" So I signed the piece of paper and she smiled. "Thank you ever so much! Don't worry about the limit, just keep on driving!" She started laughing. "No problem." I said, in my charming voice. Ahh, there is always a good thing about being me. Okay, I have got to start the car. I'm so glad I'm only a minute away now.
7:02pm
I'm now there, driving into the parking lot at the Lake. I got out of my convertible and saw a dark figure from the corner. It must be the person. This time, it was another girl… but she was taller, and she looked older… wearing a big fur, hooded coat with sparkly heels. Oddly enough, I recognised those shoes... I had seen then on Tawni. "Erm hi, did you send me this?" I asked her. She paused and said, "Yes I did." I took a deep breath, "Okay, could you tell me who you are?" I asked. "No, you must not know who I am… otherwise this could get leaked to the media." She whispered. "Hang on, your voice sound familiar. Have we met before?" I replied. "No, no of course not! I have never met you in my life!" She started to shout. I grinned, "That's Tawni... isn't it? Hiding under that unconvincing coat."
"Tawni? Who's Tawni?" She replied. I shook my head, "Give it up Hart." She grumbled and took off the coat, "Fine yes... it's me."
"Ha-ha, knew it." I replied, chuckling. "Look Pooper, do you want help with Sonny or not? Otherwise... I will tell Sonny everything." I looked at her with suspicious, "Would you really tell her?" She gave me a sneer, bringing her phone out, "I have her number right..." I snatched her phone. She looked at me with anger, trying to grab it back, failing every time. I had to laugh, but then I realised I didn't have time for this. "Give...it...back." Tawni said, looking at me with mysterious anger. I sighed and gave it back. She then began dialling a number. "Hey wait, who you calling?" I asked. "Sonny to tell her." Tawni replied, grinning. "Okay, okay fine! Yes, I want help."
"Okay, now this is what you do…" Tawni told me everything. How I should get her a flower at the moment of this party she actually knew about. She also thought that the whole idea of making her jealousy with Selena was a good she made a point that I shouldn't make her too upset, otherwise she probably wouldn't talk to me again. So I listened carefully to everything I should do. She also asked if there was a karaoke. I said no, but then she gave me another idea where I could sing with her or something. That could her charm her. All of this was all good ideas, but I needed to go. So I said thanks and goodbye. I ran to the car, got in… and drove fairly fast to Selena's.
7:40pm
Yes! I got here just in time. Earlier that I thought as well. I took Selena with me into the party. She was wearing a lilac purple dress, with her hair tied in a bun. She looked nice. The party was huge, everyone had started dancing and there was tons of food. The music was good. I saw Tawni, Grady, Nico and even Zora… who was actually wearing a dress! But Sonny was the only one who wasn't in sight. Where could she be?
I went to go ask that guy called Nico where Sonny was, "Erm, do you know where Sonny is?" He replied, "Oh one you know, it's Chip Drama Pants..." I rolled my eyes, crossing my arms. "Look, Nico... where is she?"
"You know my name? I didn't think CHAD would remember my name." He replied, ignoring my question. "Just tell me where she is." I asked, for the final time. "She's over by the toilets with some gladiator guy." He said, pointing in the direction. "Thank you." I said, giving him a fake smile. I went towards a small hallway where the toilets were. Sonny and gladiator guy were talking and laughing. I deliberately went up to interrupt them, "Sonny! I found you!" She turned around, with a look of displeasure. "What is it this time Chad?" She asked, putting her hand on her hip. Wow, I loved her dress. It was… knee length and ruby coloured, her best colour. She just, looked beautiful. I swear, she was making it hard to resist her... which she probably didn't even realise since she was so innocent. I then put my arm around her shoulder and walked her away with me.
"Come on Sonny, I need to talk with you." I whispered. Selena was left with the gladiator. She was not happy that I took her away from that guy and she pushed my arm off her once we got outside. "Now what is with you Chad? You keep bothering me everyday and deliberately bringing Selena around with you…" I interrupted her and my finger on her lips. "Sshh, it's my time to talk." I said, sternly. "Fine, go on…" she said, moving her hand up as a signal for me to carry on. I sighed and began, "Sonny, I…" I then got distracted, looking up to the stage. A-ha! I thought. I had an idea. "Come with me…" I said.
8:03pm
"Please will you do this with me?" I pleaded to Sonny, standing by the stage. She sighed, "Fine, I will do a duet with you."
"Okay…" Sonny and I got up on stage and I went over to the microphone. I picked it up and spoke, "Hey everyone… we asked if we could perform a little song to you. I have my guitar so here we go." Everyone started clapping; there were even a few cheers. We decided to sing 'Hello Beautiful' by the Jonas Brothers, since us both knew it. I started to play the guitar…
Me: Hello beautiful
how's it going?
I hear it's wonderful in California
I've been missing you
it's true...
Sonny & Me: But tonight
I'm gonna fly
Yeah tonight
I'm gonna fly
Sonny: 'Cause I could go across the world,
And see everything…
Me: And never be satisfied
if I couldn't see those eyes
Hello beautiful
It's been a long time
since my phone's rung
and you been on that line
I've been missing you
It's true…
Sonny & Me: But tonight
I'm gonna fly
Yeah tonight
I'm gonna fly
Oh yeah
Sonny: 'Cause I could go across the world,
and see everything…
Me: And never be satisfied
if I couldn't see those eyes.
We finished. Everyone clapped and we went off stage. That was it; I told her partially how I felt, through a song. Even though she probably still didn't know, at least she wouldn't think I was a jerk. "Wow Chad, that was nice." She said, smiling. I blushed, "your welcome." We then automatically put our hands together and slow danced the night away, until the party was over. I then asked her, "So, are we friends?" She replied, "Well… I will have to think about that one." She smiled. Darn, she was wonderful. I kindly offered to take Sonny home, she didn't want me to… but I insisted. She gave in and we talked on the way in my convertible. "So Chad, what's made you become so nice all of sudden?" She asked me. I shrugged, "I don't know, I guess I can be kind when I want to."
She smiled, "Well… why aren't you more often?" I paused for a second and replied, "I guess it's because, I don't want the publicity to know who I really am." She looked at me and sighed, "Why not?" I shrugged again, "Because some things are best kept hidden." I saw her roll her eyes, she didn't seem impressed. "Oh Chad, honestly…" I frowned, "What? I just don't want people to know." She shook her head, "Yes I know, but what is wrong with people knowing your truth self?" She had a point there; I guess I never thought it like that. "Look Sonny, I am known as a bad person… I don't want people asking me questions because I suddenly show them who I am." I replied.
She then seem annoyed, "You know what Chad? You seemed really nice at the point and now you're just being plain stubborn… drop me from here, I will walk the rest of the way." I raised my eyebrows; she doesn't normally get as angry as that. "Fine, walk in the cold, see if I care!" I yelled back. She gave me one last furious look and I stopped the car, letting her go. But I didn't want to do that, I was crazy for her… and I did care. I haven't cared for someone as much as her forever. I wanted her to be safe. So as she began to walk down the road, still ½ a mile away, I slowly followed her home… making sure she was safe. She noticed that I still had to have my lights on in the dark and turned round, looking towards me.
I caught up with her. "Stop following me." She said. "No, I want you to get home safely." I replied. She frowned, "Why do you care? Leave me alone." She began to walk faster. So I drove a little faster. "Look, I can tell you need someone… now get back in the car." She sighed and I stopped to let her in. I smiled, happy to see that she had come to her senses. Man, even in the darkness she was still beautiful. "Chad, I hate to say it… but thanks." She smiled. "Well, I am a man of my word." I replied. For once, she just beamed her bright smile… instead of that rolling eyes look. She always did that. But probably because she was the only one who saw right through me. I hate to admit it, but for once, I was falling for the girl instead of them falling for me. For once, I was… in love, and it felt confusing. For once, I wanted the girl to fall for me. This is because Sonny has been the only that I have properly liked… in my life.
All of those other girls just didn't get me; they wanted my fame instead of who I was. That totally sucked, because I'm not just some pretty boy on a magazine, I am a real person. I was begging to know how Sonny felt... I mean, did she really hate me like she has said in the past? "Sonny... do you hate me?" I asked, as I stopped in her driveway. "I don't know, you're a hard person to figure out... ask me another time." She replied, walking away. I gave her a weak smile as she turned to give me one last glance. "Take care Sonny." She smiled back, "You too Chad."
I drove away, watching her walk into her house. One day, she would be my Sonny.
Author's note: Hope you liked this chapter. Thanks for reading and please review! :)