Joy Inside My Tears

by monroserusher

When Layla Morris joins Dalton Academy as their first female student, Sebastian Smythe wants her out of the school. After a while, they become friends and it isn't long before they fall in love with one another but of course, like all love stories, they have their problems

2. Sebastian

Layla turned over and saw Sebastian Smythe staring at her. She knew all too well who that guy was. He was that guy who threw a slushie of rock salts at former Warbler Blaine Anderson. Layla nervously responded, "Look, Sebastian. I didn't come to cause trouble. Can't we please be civil?" He responded, "I'll just keep causing trouble until harmony is restored and by doing that, it means getting you off my turf." Layla said, "This isn't your school, Sebastian," then walked off

Layla entered the building almost crying. She started to think maybe going to Dalton had been a mistake. Just then, another voice asked, "May I help you, miss?" Layla shouted, "Don't start on me too!," then walked off

She was followed by Jeff, a fellow Dalton boy. He responded, "You're that new girl, right?" She answered, "I am and quite frankly, I'm starting to think coming to Dalton was a mistake," then started to wipe away a few tears

Jeff offered to show her round Dalton. She accepted his offer. While showing her round, he apologised for the way Sebastian had spoken to her but he also tried to defend him by saying, "Give him time. He'll come round." Layla said, "He's determined to get me out of here"

Later on, Jeff asked Layla if she was familiar with the Warblers. Raising a smile, she said, "Of course." Jeff smiled, "I take it from that smile of yours you're interested in auditioning." She smiled, "I would love that"

Later on at lunch, Layla decided to perfect herself for the audition. She listened to her audition song a few times and was careful not to do anything that would damage her vocal chords. She tried not to think of Sebastian but his words lingered in her ear. The time came for Layla to do her audition

Warbler captain Hunter Clarington asked, "And what will you be singing, Miss Morris?" Layla responded, "I'm singing Joy Inside My Tears by Stevie Wonder." Layla took some deep breaths then did her audition song. After she did her song, everyone gave a round of applause. Everyone but Sebastian Smythe

What did you think of Chapter 2?

At what point do you think Sebastian will drop the douchebag act?

What do you think will happen in the next chapter?

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