Talent Show
Haley's Pov:
Tree Hill High School 7:30pm
"Lucas I really don't wanna be here, I just wanna go home and curl up on my couch under my blanket and watch a movie."
I can't believe I let him talk me into coming I really don't want to be here where I will inevitably see Nathan and have him and Lucas have another confrontation with me in the middle.
"Hales We've been going to every school talent show together since we were in elementary did you really think I was gonna let someone like my little brother ruin a Lucas and Haley tradition?"
He asked as he put his arm around my shoulder and pulled me into him and smiled down at me. We walked into the auditorium and the first person I see is Nathan Scott and his new girlfriend Peyton Sawyer.
They're sitting in the third row of the auditorium I pull Lucas into the row next to us and sit down before they see us in order to avoid the inevitable show-down between them. Five minutes later the lights dim and; Principle Turner walks onto the stage.
"Ladies and Gentlemen please quiet down." He asked as the spotlight showed on him and everyone started to get quiet and then he continued "Ladies and Gentlemen we have a great and special talent show for you this year with a very big surprise so without further adieu the first act of the night José Sanchez and his dance crew."
He announced as he walked off the stage and a group of guys came onto the stage and started doing a dance routine with a lot of flips and break-dancing. The talent show went on with the usual stuff a couple of bands, some more dancers, some aspiring stand-up comics, some poetry, and a really bad magic act. Then Principle Turner came back onto the stage once again as the bad musician exited the stage.
"Ladies and Gentlemen this is our last act of the night and I said there would be some surprises so… the next person coming to the stage is pretty well known here so she needs no introduction but I'm gonna give her one anyway. This multi-talented young woman is coming to the stage with an original composition is not just a wonderful boxer and basketball player but also a singer and song writer put your hands together for Rachel Gatina."
The entire auditorium erupted in cheers and applause as Rachel walked out onto the stage with her guitar she smiled as she adjusted the microphone and laughed a little. "Hi guys um… this is a song I wrote for someone very special to me she was my muse; I just want her to know that she deserves better so this is for her." She finished as she started strumming her guitar and a guy I didn't notice before started playing a violin. Then she stated singing
Her voice made me want to cry it was so raw and strong it took my breath away. she was absolutely beautiful the stage light turned a golden color which made her beautiful red hair look like it was glowing and her barely there tan stand out even more.
don't tell me love is something you wont try again
thats just not true
well baby right now maybe what you needs a friend
well i'm here for you
i will be by your side
if ever you fall deep in the dead of the night
whenever you call
and i wont change my mind
no ill see it through
and i wont give up
no i wont give up
i wont give up, on you
Someone tapped me on my shoulder and I looked up to see Marvin McFadden standing there with a bouquet of Red, Pink, Yellow, and White Flowers. He handed me the flowers and walked away before I could ask him what and who they were for. I looked for a card and found one in the middle of the bouquet when I opened it a prom ticket fell into my lap I read the card and in said "if you except my invitation I will tell you what each one of these flowers mean and I promise that I will treat you like the princess that you are because you are my muse." And it was signed Rachel Gatina. When I looked up Rachel was no longer on the stage and she was standing right in front of me.When did that happen?She was smiling as she continued to sing.
you need someone who knows you,
from the inside out
the way i do
ive seen you walk while your never looking down
i believe in you
i will be by your side
if ever you fall deep in the dead of the night
whenever you call
and i wont change my mind
no ill see it through
and i wont give up
no i wont give up
i wont give up,
on you
i will be by your side
if ever you fall deep in the dead of the night
and i wont give up
i wont give up
you could call it love
but i wont give up,
on you
When she finished the song tears were slowly rolling down my cheeks. She looked into my eyes and asked the one question I was dreading and anticipating all at the same time. "Haley James will you do me the honor of being my date to the prom?" She asked and all I could do was nod my head.
