A/N: Ah! I've had this chapter done for a while, but I was on a mini vacation, and the WiFi in our hotel was awful! I'm sorry guys! I hope you enjoy this chapter. I've already ready started on the next, so it should be up soon! Enjoy :)
Disclaimer: I don't own Sonly with a Chance, the characters, or the lines used in the show. I also don't own Ashley Tisdale or Hannah Montana.
Chapter Six (Three's Not Company):
So, it's just another day here at the Mack Falls set. I'm here with Chastity, and we are creating the invitations for my Chadtastic Sixteenth Birthday Party. No one else would help, so I made Chastity do it. Good thing that girl has a guilty conscience. It makes it a heck of a lot easier to force her to do stuff. Rehearsal ended two hours ago, but unfortunately, we are still here. It's 11, and we're probably the only ones still at the studio.
"Chad, this is ridiculous," Chastity whined as she cut out the final life-size cardboard cut out of moi. "I just want to go home!"
"Stop whining, Chas," I said to her. "It's the last one."
"It better be!" She slammed down the scissors. Anger problems, much? Chastity grabbed the guest list, and a puzzled look came to her face. "Why are you inviting Sonny and Tawni?" She crinkled her nose at me.
"Because...um.." I tried to think of a good excuse, but I couldn't think of one. "I don't know! I just felt like it, okay? Tawni would get really mad if she wasn't invited, and Sonny..."
"Let me finish that for you," Chastity said, attempting to imitate me. "I invited Sonny because I have a big, fat crush on her!"
I scoffed. "I do not!" People are ridiculous these days.
"Whatever," Chastity said. "I'm leaving. See you tomorrow lover boy!" She waved and left.
Stupid Chastity.
I delivered all the invitations for the people at the studio. Of course, there were more invitations to be sent out, but I'd deal with those tomorrow. I made sure I had an extra special invitation for Cloudy and Rainy. One that made sure that they knew they were not invited. I was just leaving the studio as I bumped into someone. Bet you'll never guess who.
Sonny Munroe. That's who.
See, I'd done a pretty good job at avoiding Sonny for a week. Today was the first time I'd seen her since "the incident." I knew this whole avoiding her thing wouldn't last long. She probably purposely bumped into me because she has a big crush on me.
"Chad?" she asked me. "What are you doing at the studio at midnight?"
"I could ask you the same question," I said to her.
"Yeah," she said. "But I asked you first."
"If you really want to know," I replied. "I'm handing out invitations for my Chadtastic Sweet Sixteen."
"Cool," she said as she started to walk away.
"Wait, wait, wait." I grabbed her hand to pull her back, and she surprisingly didn't pull away. "Don't you want to know if you're invited?" I asked her.
"Nope, don't really care," she replied. I noticed that we were still holding hands, and I quickly let go. "I have much more important things going on right now."
"Oh, like what?" I countered.
"Like my best friend Lucy is coming from Wisconsin to visit this week! I'm so excited!" she exclaimed.
"See this face?" I asked her. "This is my I don't care face."
"But you just asked me..?" she said. Oh yeah. I forgot about that.
"Well you still didn't tell me why you're here?" I asked her.
"I was working on a fungenda for Lucy and I, and I kind of lost track of time. Tawni was supposed to take me home, but she left without me. Now I have to call my mom and have her come get me," she said sheepishly. I felt bad for her, so I did something that I kind of regret.
"Do you need a ride?" I asked her. I don't know what possessed me to ask that.
"Really, Chad?" Her face lit up. "Sure! Thanks so much!" She then engulfed me in a huge hug. As soon as she realized what she was doing she backed away. "Sorry, I'm a hugger."
So I gave Sonny Munroe a ride home. I guess this counts as my random act of kindness for the month. We spent virtually the whole ride arguing about the stupidest things. Like usual. Finally, we arrived at her apartment.
She flashed her famous Sonny Munroe smile at me. "Thanks, Chad!" It was kind of cute.
Stupid cute.
So on my birthday I had some free time. Timothy gave me the day off, but I still decided to come to the studio. I didn't really have anything better to do, and my parents weren't going to be home, so I couldn't spend the day with them. Anyways, in this free time I figured I should probably check on all of my cardboard cut outs around the studio. The first one I checked on was Cloudy and Rainy's. I figured that since they weren't invited, they probably did something stupid to it, so I made my way to the So Random Prop House. I had been spending a large amount of time there recently, mostly arguing with Sonny. Not because I like her.
So, of course as soon as I walked into the room, I saw something I had been dreading. My cardboard cut out had a sharpie mustache drawn on it. Those stupid Randoms.
"Oh my gosh!" I yelled to the cut out. "What happened, are you okay?"
"Not really," said a voice.
"Oh baby!" I rushed to my cut out. I was too preoccupied with the stupid thing on my face to even think about who was in there. Let's just say, mustaches do not look good on me. That's saying something, because most everything looks good on me. "Who did this to you? Speak to me!" I yelled as I pressed the button on the cut out.
"Grady and Nico," the cut out replied. So that was what their names were! Chastity made theirs. Thank god for talking cardboard cut outs.
"What are you doing here?" I turned around to face Sonny. That must have been where the voice had come from.
"I am checking in on all of my cutouts," I told her. "Clearly for good reason." I cringed as I took a look at the cardboard Chad.
"So, I guess I'll be seeing you at my party tonight," I said to Sonny. I secretly really hoped she could come.
"Uh yeah," she replied. I knew she would want to come. She so wants me. "As much as I'd love to come bask in the glory of your Chadness, I can't make it." My smile turned to a frown. Did she just say no to me? No one, especially not some Random from Wisconsin, says no to Chad Dylan Cooper.
"Wait, so you were the no?" I asked her. You were the one person I invited who's not coming?"
"See, my best friend is in town," she started to say. Wait, didn't she already tell me about this? Oh yeah, in the car ride.
"So!" I exclaimed. "Bring her to the party! That just means two gifts." I have a strict everyone must bring a gift policy.
"Well, maybe you can understand it this way. Son-ny is not com-ing." She was imitating my cut out. How dare she!
"Wow," I said. "I always knew that this would happen. I just always expected it to come from a Tisdale or a Montana."
Sonny looked like she was about to come back with a snarky comment, but we were interrupted by a gasp. I turned around to see a girl about my age behind me.
"Oh. My. Chad." she squealed. I love my fans, almost as much as they love me. "No way! It's you! It's him!" She excitedly pointed to me and my cut out.
"It's us." I replied. This must be Sonny's best friend. I could tell because they had almost the same exact reaction when meeting me. Except, now Sonny hates me. This girl did not look like she hated me. "Now, if you'll excuse me. He needs a shave," I said as I walked out of the room.
I'll admit I was a little bummed that Sonny couldn't come to my party. I had really hoped that the one no wasn't her, even though I always had a feeling that it was. Whatever, she's a stupid little Random anyways. I have much hotter and much more famous people attending my party. I don't need Sonny Munroe there, which means I definitely do not have a crush on her.
So my party was going very well. A lot of extremely famous people had shown up, and I had heard some Tween Weekly reporters talking about how it was the party of the year. Not that there was ever any question of if it was going to be or not. The present table was piled high with various expensive gifts For me. The only thing missing was a certain brunette. See, the party seemed somewhat dull without her to pester and pick on. I felt a tap on my shoulder, and I turned around to see Chastity behind me.
"Where's your girlfriend?" she asked me.
"What girlfriend?" I replied. Was Timothy having me date another girl for publicity? Crap, last time I forgot, and he wasn't happy.
"You know, about 5'4", extremely perky, brown hair, brown eyes, So Random?" I almost spit my soda all over Chastity's dress.
"Sonny is NOT my girlfriend!" I yelled. Who did Chastity think she was?
"Okay, but you wish she was," Chastity said.
Definitely, not.
"For your information," I announced. "Sonny said no. Want to know why? Because we hate each other! I hate her! She hates me! Mutual hate! I even put her on the Do Not Admit List. I would never put someone on the Do Not Admit List if I had a crush on them!"
Chastity patted me on the back. "Whatever, Cooper. Look there's Tawni and Sonny's friend that's visiting, but no Sonny." Wait what? Why was Sonny's friend here without her? Chastity pinched my cheek. "I bet little Chaddy is sad that his precious Sonshine isn't here."
First off, I would never give anyone such a tacky nickname. Sonshine, really? If I had a girlfriend her nickname would be Shortstack, for sure. Second off, I don't care about Sonny! Okay, maybe I do, but I only care about our entertaining arguments.
"I'm going to go talk to Tawni and that girl," I sneered at Chastity. "Because right now, talking to anyone, even a Random, sounds better than talking to you."
Chastity laughed at me. "Chad and Sonny, sitting in a tree. K-I-S..."
"SHUT UP!" I yelled, causing people around us to give us strange looks. I marched straight over to Tawni and Sonny's friend.
"Here have a Frappuccino." Tawni threw a mug at Sonny's friend.
"Actually, that's a Chaduccino," I corrected her. "Don't forget to try the ShiskaChad over here. For dessert we're having Death by Chadclate."
"What's that?" Tawni asked.
"It's cake," I replied. I looked around for someone new to talk to, and my eyes laid on Frankie Jonas. Perfect. "Oh hey Frankie! Excuse me, I've got to go schmooz the Bonus Jonas," I said to the two girls.
It was nice to talk to Frankie for a few minutes, but you can only talk to a 10-year old for a certain amount of time without getting bored to death. Anyways, my eyes laid on someone I'd much rather talk to. I mean, argue with.
I swore I saw Sonny sneak in, but I couldn't find her anywhere. Though, I did get a chance to check out a card board cut out of myself. He was looking mighty fine. Maybe it wasn't her. I was walking over to talk to Ashley Tisdale when Sonny practically ran into my arms. I knew she wanted me. She even showed up at my party. How cute. She better have brought a gift.
"Oh hey, Sonny!" I exclaimed. "Glad you could make it. Did you get me a gift?"
"See, I didn't really have time to shop," she admitted. Oh no. No one comes to Chad Dylan Cooper's party without a gift.
"Security!" I yelled. Ha, take that Chastity! I wouldn't call security on Sonny if I had a crush on her.
"I'm here to apologize to my way friend!" she protested. So what? You don't go to Chad Dylan Cooper's party without a gift for Chad Dylan Cooper.
"Aw, that's so sweet," I said. "Security!" Chastity is going to wish that she never said I liked Sonny.
"Here!" Sonny yelled at the guards. "Dance with Chad!" She threw my cut out in their face and ran away.
"Lucy! Lucy!" she cried. Ah, Lucy, that must be her friend's name. "Lucy!" She turned to face the security guards. "Wait, I just want to say something to my best friend!" Oh please, she was not about to get away with not bringing a gift. The guards picked her up and she grabbed a microphone. Wow, this girl really didn't give up.
"Lucy, I'm sorry!" she yelled. "Haven't you guys ever been in a fight with a friend before?" she asked the security guards. They nodded and out her down. Am I really supposed to pay these guys? They are awful. I had to stop this nonsense.
"Okay." I walked up on stage in front of Sonny. "Enough of this, let's get back to celebrating me!" Aha! Gotcha Chas! I'd never interrupt a girl if I had a crush on her. I'd only ever do that if I hated a girl. The guards picked me up and dragged me off the stage. I am so not paying them. "Whoa guys! I hired you!" I protested, but nothing worked.
"Lucy," Sonny said into the microphone. "I lied to you, and that was wrong of me. I just missed you so much that I wanted to have you all to myself." That was kind of sweet.
"Aw, Sonny!" Lucy cried. "Get over here!" She ran up on stage and engulfed Sonny in a huge hug. Lucy was hugging Sonny so tight, that it caused Sonny to fall backwards into one of my Chad cut outs, which sent each of them collapsing one by one. The rest is pretty much history. There was a picture of Sonny, Tawni, and Lucy eating cake off of my face on the cover of almost every magazine in the country. I fell into my own cake on my own birthday. Can you believe that? It was awful. Sonny didn't even get me a gift.
"Hey, Chad!" I heard a familiar voice call from behind me in the Condor Studios parking lot. "Wait up!" Sure enough, Sonny Munroe was standing there, holding something behind her back.
"Where's Lucy?" I asked her. It was weird that Lucy wasn't with her, considering that they had made up last night.
"Oh, she's with Tawni. She's getting a tour of the studio, which Tawni surprisingly volunteered for. I think they're growing fond of each other. Anyways, I told them that I would catch up with them later. I have something for you!" She flashed me a classic Sonny Munroe smile.
"What?" I asked her. I was really curious. What would Sonny have for me?
"Well," she started. "I felt kind of bad that I didn't get you a birthday present, so I decided to get you something. It's nothing very special, but it's better than nothing!" She pulled out a neatly wrapped box and handed it to me.
I greedily unwrapped the box, wondering what was inside. What? I like presents. I opened the box to reveal a perfect chocolate cake. On the top writing in blue letters read, "Sorry I ruined your cake, hope you can enjoy this one." Under the cake was a Tween Weekly Magazine. The cover of the magazine was a picture of Sonny, Tawni, and Lucy eating cake off of my face. The headline read, "Chad's Big Slip." I'd been trying to avoid finding these magazines. Of course it'd be Sonny who brought it to my attention.
"Thanks," I said. "The cake looks really good."
"I made it myself," she said. "Well Lucy and I did. She thought that it was so cute that I made you a cake. She thinks I have a crush on you or something. Ridiculous, right?"
"Yeah. Completely! But thanks. Even for the magazine." I laughed.
"I thought you'd appreciate that," she said. Her phone mooed and she looked at her text. "That's Lucy. I should probably get going. See ya around, Cooper"
"Later Munroe!" I called after her. I turned around to see Chastity sitting in her car with a smug expression on her face. She drove away before I could say anything. I was really tempted to throw this cake at her car, but I really wanted to eat it. Unless Sonny poisoned it, which is highly possible.
I guess I learned one thing this week. Don't get your expectations up about your birthday party, you'll probably just end up getting shoved in your cake. Okay, maybe not, but still. Oh, I also learned that Sonny is a really good cook. Seriously, best cake I've ever had. Anyways, I guess Sonny can be a good person sometimes. She did get me a birthday present after all. Regardless, she is still my enemy, and I will continue to argue with her everyday. Because that's what enemies do, right?
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