-- Tala's POV --

Chapter 4: Proud Honesty

God, I hate music class……

It's only 2nd period, but STILL!!

Too much work to do in this class.

I hate that.

But I'm the drummer, I'm proud.

I'd rather play the drums than those gay trumpets, or clarinets, trombones or saxophones.

Flutes, are for GIRLS.

(AN: I'm not trying to intentionally hurt anyone, so sorry if I offended you people who play those types of instruments…)

I'm glad that Kai's in this class with me.

He's the bass guitarist.

I chuckle to myself; me and him have the cool instruments.

Cool person and cool instrument just equal smoothness.

I like that.

Speaking of cool, here comes Cheryl, the new "hot" girl.

And……

And she's with………

Fake gasp, EMILY!

Emily Parkinson.

The tennis-nerd!

Maaan, Cheryl……

She probably met Leena then.

Damn.

It's only been a couple days and she just HAD to make friends with, of all people – Leena Haruna.

Don't get me wrong, it's not like she's bad or anything. It's just that hmmm………Cheryl's not………compatible with people like her.

Sure, Cheryl may seem like she's innocent at first, but after she gets comfortable, uh oh! Slut alert!

Not that that's bad, she'd be well known, popular, considered a "hot girl" and so on. THAT'S what Cheryl is.

The two girls took a seat in front of Kai and me.

While my cousin went to talk to the teacher, Emily gathered her stuff and started to practice like the others in the class.

"Damn……….," Michael whispered behind me, taking a look at Cheryl, "She's hot." Michael averted his eyes, pointing towards Cheryl.

"Hey! That's my cousin you're talking about……." I warned.

God, Michael can be so………how is it that Kai and me are friends with him?

"Give it up Michael. Like you'd get a chance with her, your dog won't even take a second glance at you," Kai laughed, while Michael give him the finger.

I saw Kai keeping his eye on Angela, he couldn't help it. I knew that she was pissed and that she was threatened by Cheryl. Cheryl was in fact the only girl to catch every lad's attention with Angela in the room at the same time - which Kai and I could not help but smile widely about. However we knew all too well that Angela would and most probably will do something about Cheryl being the center of attention, and we knew that it would most probably involve Cheryl getting hurt or embarrassed in someway.

But I know my cousin's strong. After all, she IS a Valkov.

She knows how to handle things like this, since it practically always seemed to happen in her old schools.

Oh did I forget to tell you?

Kai and Angela are not really what you'd call……together.

It's more of an on and off thing.

Just wanted to let you know!

I don't like it, but what can you do?

Guys are attracted to girls by their physical beauty.

Next thing I know, I see Kai walking over to Cheryl.

Haha, serves you right Angela.

They had broken up I think yesterday at lunch.

Turns out, she wasn't interested in being ONE guy's girlfriend.

And, it turns out, she dumped him FIRST.

I freakin' hate girls like her.

But you gotta admit, they're HOT.

Damn hormones.

"Hey Tala, what is Kai doing? Great, now she's gonna fall head over heels for him!" Michael cried and slouched down in his chair.

"Don't take it too hard Mikey…..it's not like you'd have a chance with her anyway. We Valkovs are too good for anyone."

Michael glared at me and looked back to Kai as he neared Cheryl.

"Oh, so you're gonna let KAI have her?"

"It's better than any other guy."

"Right………" Michael said, rolling his eyes.

"Ok class, let's begin," Mr. Caledon's gentle voice amazingly quieted-down the noise. "Thank you. Now-"
Angela raised her hand. "Mr. C, would you like me to sing?" She asked politely. Practically every lesson, Mr. Caledon would let Angela sing, which the lads in the class loved. The music teacher loved when people would sing, he thought that the human voice when used correctly is beautiful.

"Oh yes that would be nice, please do."

I don't know how I could survive hearing her voice reach the high notes, but I was pretty sure some guy here would bring up Cheryl.

You could say I kind of……bragged about her being a good singer to people.

What? You gotta be proud.

"Hey Mr. Cal, what about Cheryl? I'm sure she could sing for us instead," a boy with brown hair and hazel eyes questioned, catching everyone's attention.

Everyone in the class began to whistle and clap. Mr. Caledon nodded "Oh ok. Cheryl, do you know how to sing?"

"Yes," Cheryl replied quietly.

Give yourself a pat on the back, Tala.

You get to hear your cousin sing instead of doing other things in the janitor's closet with some bimbo.

"C'mon!! Show these guys what a Valkov is all about!!" I whistled, urging her to sing.

Cheryl smiled and nodded.

"Feeling sad and lonely 'cause I can't find you

Call your telephone, and there's never no answer

Said you loved me, kissed me

We were in heaven

Said I'm sorry

Love you, want you forever.

Every time I look at the sky

Call your name and wonder where you are

Every time I look at the sky

Baby I miss you, won't you come back?"

(This song is called 'Look to the Sky' by DDR)

Cheryl finally finished the song. She laughed and smiled as everyone cheered, whistled and some screamed.

Music to my ears!!

We Valkovs are talented, and we're all damn proud!!

Mr. Caledon stood up. "That was beautiful Cheryl, absolutely amazing."

"Thanks," my cousin blushed.

The class broke out into another cheer; Cheryl smiled and sat back in her seat.

"She's amazing, ain't she?" I said proudly, clearly showing off.

But most of all, I basically wanted to get feedback from Kai.

I know he's got a thing for my cousin.

But, that's okay.

He's my best bud.

"Yeah, she's great," Kai added smiling, making ME smile while looking at my dear cousin, then back at Kai.

Gotta talk to the guys about this.

Not just about Cheryl but………a certain violet haired girl.

Just something for Kai to prove.

He IS NOT after all, a one woman's man.

And plus, I'm sure that settling out that little past of theirs wouldn't hurt. It would do them good, actually.

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GaAh, don't think this was that good of a chapter……just wanted to finish it up so you people would be satisfied. Hope you enjoyed!! Review please, it would be great if you did. I need feedback!! Please and thankyou.

- PhoenixResurrected