I sat down in my usual seat at the back of the class and pulled out my notebook. Unlike Tara and Audrey I had chosen Music class instead of English and Drama. They were both really good classes but I enjoyed music more. Despite leaving the G's I still loved to sing, even if it wasn't with my friends. But the G's was in the past now, and I had to concentrate on the future...no matter how hard it was.
"Alright class, your attention please" Mrs Davies called. She was a middle aged woman and was very good at singing, and playing a lot of instruments "So, you'll probably be mad about this. But it's project time"
The whole class groaned in annoyance, including me. We loved music of course, but like every other class in this school. We hated projects. To us it was just homework, very difficult homework.
"I know, I know. But I think you'll enjoy this one" she said smiling. I seriously doubted that.
"No offence. But why would we enjoy this project? We hated all the others why's this any different?" Gabe asked leaning back in his seat. He had somehow turned into the class douche.
"Because Mr La-violet..." she started while giving him a quick glare "The project is to sing a cover of your favourite song" she announced. The class suddenly cheered and I smiled in amusement "Okay okay, settle down" the class slowly quieted "You have 3 weeks to choose a song. And then you will perform this song in front of the class in the auditorium. You can pair up if you want to"
"Thank god" I exclaimed turning to face my partner...Lisa.
"I know, so you wanna partner up? I mean two's easier than one right?" she shrugged. I nodded in agreement.
"Sure. So you wanna come over tonight? The sooner we get started the better" I suggested.
"Yeah. I already have a song in mind, but I'll bring my I-pod over tonight and we'll listen to a whole bunch. Then we'll finally narrow it down to the best song, I really wanna get an 'A' Gabby. My parents have been pestering me more than ever" she rolled her eyes.
"Yikes. Well don't worry, with our combined voices we're sure to get a high mark" I reassured. She smiled and nodded.
The bell rang signalling the end of class and I stuffed the notepad into my bag. Lisa wasn't coming over until about 5:00 so I had time to get home and relax. But apparently god had planned something different for me "Uh...hey Gabriella" I tensed at the voice and slowly looked up.
"Gabe. Can I help you with something?" I asked licking my lips nervously. I hadn't spoken to him for about 3 months now.
"Yeah, you wanna be my partner? I mean you know how amazing our voices are combined" he shrugged crossing his arms.
I sighed and shook my head "Can't, sorry. I'm partnering with Lisa, so you're just gonna have to sing with one of the G's. Or you could go solo, you always loved that best remember?" I asked my tone snappish. He rolled his eyes.
"That was a long time ago Gabby, c'mon times have changed" he said taking a few steps forward until we were inches apart. I pulled my bag up onto my shoulder.
"But you haven't, say 'Hi' to the other G's for me" I shrugged before heading for the door.
I was sat at home in my bedroom, staring down at my notepad. I wanted to sing with Gabe more than anything, but I couldn't let what he did go. He'd become a total douche and that was one of the reasons I left the band. But I did miss them...and him.
"Okay, so here's my list" Lisa said handing me her notepad. I nodded and handed her mine.
"Wow. All these songs are so good, how do we choose just one?" I asked shaking my head. I sighed and let the notepad drop onto my pillows.
"I don't know. Hey how about this one" she exclaimed shuffling closer. I looked closer to where she was pointing.
The song was one of my favourites, but weather or not we could pull it off...was something completely different. It required a lot of high and low notes, but in my mind we could do it. Although I was quite confident when it came to my voice.
"You know what? I think we could do it. You could play the piano, because you're amazing at the piano. And we could both sing, but we just have to figure out who sings which line" I said excitedly. She nodded in thought.
"I think you should start off, I mean you're the best singer in our class. Well apart from Gabe" she said grimacing as she said his name. I chuckled.
"Thanks. At least we have a song now, you could get the piano version right?" I asked hopefully. She nodded and shrugged.
"Leave all that to me. You just figure out who's singing what, you're best at that"
"Sounds good. Hey you wanna listen to Radio Rebel?" I asked gesturing to my laptop. She nodded eagerly and I soon found the website.
"I love her, she's so inspiring it's unbelievable. I wish I was more like her" she said staring at the laptop screen in thought. I nodded.
"Yeah, me too" I sighed. I shook my head out of the thought before starting on my list.
I was with Tara and Audrey the next day in gym class. We were supposed to be playing soccer with the other girls, but Tara was explaining her situation. She had been crushing on my former band mate...Gavin. And since the English and Drama classes had combined, she was now forced to speak to him and Stacey. They'd been paired up and I actually felt very sorry for her. She couldn't speak to anyone except us and the twins, but now she had to talk to the school bitch and her crush...and I thought my week was rough.
"Look at least you talking to him, for you that's major progress" Audrey pointed out. I nodded.
"I barely got two words out" Tara replied frustratedly.
"Look, why don't both of you come to my house tonight. I'll teach the extended hyena pose I invented, and we'll listen to Radio Rebel" Audrey said.
I nodded and Tara sighed "I can't"
"What do you mean? It's Radio Rebels first show on Slam FM do you realise how epic that is I mean she was popular before but now it's like the whole world will be listening. Including us" Audrey shrugged.
"I have plans" Tara replied in thought.
"What plans?" I asked curiously.
"Family plans" Both Audrey and I could tell she was lying. She wasn't the best at it.
"You are the worst liar. You sound just like you did when you said you liked that haircut I got at the mall" Audrey said knowingly.
"It wasn't that bad" Tara said slightly nervous.
"It was mullet adjacent. Tell me what you're hiding or I'll start screaming in three seconds" she threatened. We stopped walking and faced Audrey.
"What? No..." Tara begged.
"3...2...1..." Audrey screamed as loud. I flinched and covered her mouth with my hand silencing her "Well?" she said staring at Tara.
"I'm sorry, I can't tell you" Tara sighed. I tilted my head slightly.
"I thought we were your BFFTLE's" Audrey said a little hurt.
"Without exception" Tara replied shaking her head.
"Then why don't you trust us?" I asked also a little offended.
Tara walked away hiding her face and I sighed. She was definitely hiding something from us, I just didn't know what. But if the secret was that important to her, then I wouldn't push it.