CHAPTER TWO:
Morning surprise...
The next morning, everyone (except Twist) was getting ready for music school in their rooms. Marina, Kiki, and Shout opened their doors. They were good to go.
"Hey, where's Twist?" Kiki asked.
"Let me call him." Shout said.
"Wait, I don't think you need to," Marina said. "Look!"
The three turned their heads to look at the couch. Sure enough, Twist was fast asleep on it, unaware of where he was.
Kiki laughed. "How'd he get here?" She asked Marina.
"Long story, no time to tell, because school starts in 30 minutes!" Marina answered.
"Well, then, let's wake up Twist!" Shout said.
"Ok, on the count of three, say 'wake up!' Ready?" Marina said.
"WAKE UP!" The three shouted.
Twist was startled, and fell to the floor. "What, when, where, HOW?" He exclaimed.
"Get ready, it's time for music school!" Marina said.
"What? What time is it?" Twist asked while beginning to stand up.
Shout looked at the time on the wall. "It's exactly 8:00, leaving you 29 minutes to get dressed." He said.
As soon as he said that, Twist ran straight to his room to get ready.
Later on…at music school…..
"And that's how the piano was invented." Ms. Piccolo concluded. "Now, I want all of you to write an essay on a specific instrument of your interest." She added.
Just then, the bell rang. "Time for lunch! All right!" Exclaimed Tulip, a tomboyish student.
Everyone began walking to the door. "Remember the essay after lunch!" Ms. Piccolo reminded them.
AT LUNCH
The Fresh Beats grabbed their lunches and sat at their usual table. "So, what instrument you're doing your essay on Kiki?" Shout asked., taking a bite of his turkey burger.
"I think…hmm…." Kiki thought. "The violin! How about you, Twist?"
Twist scratched his head. "The mix-tables of course!" He exclaimed.
Marina laughed. "Twist, mix-tables aren't exactly an instrument." She said.
"Yes they are! I'm going to ask Ms. Piccolo." Twist said.
"Ok, but you'll see. She's going to tell you the same thing." Marina said.
AFTER LUNCH, BACK IN CLASS
"Twist, Mix-tables AREN'T an instrument. There just something DJS use." Ms. Piccolo said.
"Oh, ok." Twist said. He sat back down on his desk, disappointed.
"I told you!" Marina whispered to him.
"Ok everyone, your essays will be due tomorrow. Class is dismissed." Ms. Piccolo said.
After Class...
The Fresh Beats walked out of class to see a huge sign posted on the wall that read, 'Summer Vacation Party this Saturday 7:00 p.m, at the groovy smoothie. Don't miss it!'
"Whoah, that's sounds kickin', I'm going." Kiki said.
"So are we." The others said.
"Well, right now I've got an essay to think about. I'll have more time to focus on the party tomorrow." Shout said.
"Oh, I can't wait! I wonder what I'll wear..." Marina said thoughtfully.
Outside...
Kiki, Marina, Twist, and Shout were heading to the groovy smoothie, as always, to get a nice refreshment before going home. When they arrived, they saw more summer vacation party posters all around.
"Looks like this is going to be some sweet party. There's signs everywhere!" Twist exclaimed.
"I know, It's going to be so cool!" Shout said.
Everyone sat down. "Hey Fresh Beats," Melody said. "Hey Melody," They answered.
"What can I get 'cha?" Melody asked. "I'll have the Wiggly-giggly watermelon smoothie, please." Marina said. "Sour lemon squeeze for me, please!" Twist said. "I'll have cherry." Kiki said. "And orange for me, please! Shout said.
While drinking Smoothies...
"Isn't everyone excited for the Summer vacation Party this weekend?" Melody asked.
"You bet!" Twist said. "Hey, do you need any help decorating the Groovy Smoothie?"
"I'm glad you asked me, because indeed I do!" Melody said.
"Well, we'd love to help out Melody." kiki said. "Yeah, and it'll be more fun that way!" Exclaimed Marina. "Plus, the job will be easier to finish." Shout said.
"Thanks Fresh Beats," Melody said. "How about we start tomorrow after you come out of music school?"
"Ok, cool!" Said Kiki, Shout, Twist, and Marina.
Shout looked at the time. "Hey guys, we should head home. We don't wanna start our homework late." He said.
"Your right, let's go!" Kiki said.
Back at home...
Everyone went inside their rooms to work on their essays. Thirty minutes went by, and Shout was finished, then Kiki, then Marina. They came out of their rooms and played some music.
Meanwhile...in Twist's room
I can't seem to think of what instrument to write an essay about, he thought.
Twist stared blanky at his empty notebook page. He glanced at all the crumbled balls of paper thrown in the trash...He looked at the clock.
Whoah, I've been here for almost an hour! I really nead to get help, but I don't want the other fresh beats to think I'm not smart, Twist thought.
He heard music being played outside. Oh no, everybody's finished except me, what am I supposed to do now?
Plan B
Twist sighed. He came out of his room, and decided that he was going to ask the other fresh beats for help. Twist walked over to the main room.
"Hey guys, can you help me with something?" He asked his friends. Marina, kiki, and Shout were practicing a song they were going to play for the summer vacation party.
"What? I can't hear you!" Marina shouted over the music.
"I SAID, I NEED HELP WITH MY HOMEWORK!" Twist said even louder.
"WHAT?" Kiki and Shout asked. They stopped playing music.
"Can you guys PLEASE just help me with my essay. I can't seem to figure out what instrument to do it on!" Twist said.
"How about the flute? It's flutey, and Ms. Piccolo will surely love it!" Shout suggested.
"No, I think the Piccolo!" Marina said.
"How about the Guitar?" Kiki asked.
Twist thought for a moment..."I know! I choose the piccolo, because Ms. Piccolo IS named after a, well, Piccolo..." Twist said.
"That's what I said! Hip hop and pop, that's the perfect choice!" Marina said.
"Thanks for all your help!" Twist said as he ran back into his room.
"No problem!" Marina, kiki, and Shout said. They resumed playing their music.
Time flies when your doing homework...
By the time Twist finished his homework, everyone was getting ready for bed. Twist ended up falling asleep with a pencil in his hand.
