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Chapter7: Fall To Pieces
Fabians pov
"Fabe the Babe, get your ass down here so we can leave!" Joy yelled up the stairs.
"Watch your mouth, young lady!" Trudy scolded.
I made sure I had an extra guitar pick in my guitar case, and I headed downstairs. Everyone looked fantastic. Nina especially, with a gray strapless dress that had a white macramé like waist wrap with a brown fastener. I really do hope she will take me back. She is so beautiful. I have no doubt that she is the most gorgeous person in the world. Her eyes, her smile, her in general…I'm not completely focused on looks though. Nina is also smart. No, not smart, brilliant. And she is so giving! Once, she missed a night on the town with us to go visit kids at the homeless shelter. This girl is amazing.
"Well y'all, are y'all ready?" Nina buzzed with more excitement than Amber ever had.
"What is y'all?" Jerome asked. Good point.
"Sorry, I can't shake my Mississippi roots. It means you all." Nina laughed. (A.N/ I don't know where she is actually from, so I'll use my home state)
"Yeah we're ready! Let's show this hell hole what we got!" Patricia laughed.
Wait, Patricia laughed? And Nina is more hyper than Amber? " Who is selling drugs?" I questioned.
"Why what makes you say that, my dear Fabian?" Amber munched on a cookie. Wait, she HATES cookies. They are "Fating ugly-fiers" in Ambers words. She offered Mick a bite, but he wasn't hungry. What?
"Because you are eating a cookie, Mick isn't hungry, Nina is more hyper than you are, and Patricia laughed. You know something's up when Patricia laughs." I was terribly puzzled.
They all looked at each other and laughed. Nina was doubled over as was Alfie and Jerome," Got you, you are so gullible!" Mick got out in between breaths.
Amber spit out the cookie," That was terrible! I will have to run ten more laps today around the football field."
Trudy just walked faster and shook her head.
- At the Talent show-
Nina was immediately pulled backstage. She was the first act up and the stage director wanted to confirm the set.
While we waited, I took a seat next to Amber," Hey Amber, do you know if she might forgive me?" I asked.
"I don't know. I know you guys are meant for each other, it's obvious. But, Nina has to forgive you on her own time." She hushed me as candles were lit onstage.
They formed a ring around Nina, who sat nervously waiting. She avoided eye contact with anybody. When the last stage hand disappeared behind the velvety red curtains, an acoustic guitar echoed through the auditorium. Her hand shook, but her voice was steady as she sang, "I looked away
Then I look back at you
You try to say
The things that you can't undo
If I had my way
I'd never get over you
Today's the day
I pray that we make it through
Make it through the fall
Make it through it all
And I don't wanna fall to pieces
I just want to sit and stare at you
I don't want to talk about it
And I don't want a conversation
I just want to cry in front of you
I don't want to talk about it
Cuz I'm in Love With you
You're the only one,
I'd be with till the end
When I come undone
You bring me back again
Back under the stars
Back into your arms
And I don't wanna fall to pieces
I just want to sit and stare at you
I don't want to talk about it
And I don't want a conversation
I just want to cry in front of you
I don't want to talk about it
Cuz I'm in Love With you
Wanna know who you are
Wanna know where to start
I wanna know what this means
Wanna know how you feel
Wanna know what is real
I wanna know everything, everything
And I don't wanna fall to pieces
I just want to sit and stare at you
I don't want to talk about it
And I don't want a conversation
I just want to cry in front of you
I don't want to talk about it
And I don't wanna fall to pieces
I just want to sit and stare at you
I don't want to talk about it
And I don't want a conversation
I just want to cry in front of you
I don't want to talk about it
Cuz I'm in Love With you
I'm in love with you
Cuz i'm in love with you
I'm in love with you
I'm in love with you ."
She began to silently cry as a wind blew her hair around and blew out the candles. Then I remembered what she told me last night," Listen to me tomorrow, cause I mean every word I sing." Does this mean she wants me back?
As Nina's shadow could be seen crossing the stage, almost the whole school gave her a standing ovation and applauded. More shadows, stagehands, went out and cleared the candles.
I was dragged by the arm backstage," Fabian Rutter, you have two minutes, so get ready. Your microphone is on the stand out there. Good luck, you will do great, all that B.S.." a young stage manager spoke quickly and walked quicker than she talked.
This is it. Either Nina loves it, or she hates it. I bowed my head and prayed," Dear lord, I love Nina. Enough Said? Amen." Yah, I don't pray much…
"Now please give a big welcome to Mr. Fabian Rutter!" Mr. Sweet announced and exited the opposite side of the stage.
Alfie, Mick, and Jerome stood in the back of the stage. They agreed to do the snaps. I put my guitar around my neck as I walked to center stage.
"Baby, I love you
I never want to let you go
The more I think about,
The more I want to let you know...
That everything you do,
Is super fuckin' cute
And I can't stand it
I've been searching for
A girl that's just like you
Cause I know
That your heart is true
Baby, I love you
I never want to let you go
The more I think about,
The more I want to let you know...
That everything you do,
Is super duper cute
And I can't stand it
Let's sell all our shit,
And run away
To sail the ocean blue
Then you'll know,
That my heart is true yeah
I never want to let you go
The more I think about,
The more I want to let you know...
That everything you do,
Is super duper cute
And I can't stand it
You, you got me where you want me
Cause I'll do anything to please you
Just to make it through...
Another year
You, I saw you across the room
And I knew that this was gonna
Blossom into something beautiful.
You're beautiful.
Baby, I love you
I never want to let you go
The more I think about,
The more I want to let you know...
That everything you do,
Is super duper cute
And I can't stand it
Baby, I love you
I never want to let you go
The more I think about,
The more I want to let you know...
That everything you do,
Is super duper cute
And I can't stand it
And I can't stand it
No I can't stand it." I sang with all my heart and soul.
The crowd applauded and a very excited Joy ran up onto the stage, "Oh Fabian, I love you too!" She grabbed my face and kissed me.
What the bloody hell? I don't fancy Joy what so ever! Mr. Sweet came and stood next to us," I thought you and Nina fancied each other." He held the microphone away and whispered.
"We do. She is crazy." I pointed to Joy.
He sighed," Run along boy."
Alfie, Jerome,Mick, and Joy took the stage as I made my way to my seat. Nina sat on the other side of Amber. She fiddled with her bracelet and looked at the ground. This is awkward.
"Nina come back!" Alfie threw his hand in the air and screamed. It was then I realized that he was dressed like a mexican. Why? The world may never know," You can blame it all on Fabes!" He dramatically threw himself to the ground.
The auditorium burst into laughter. Kids fell on the floor, and I even noticed one kid used his inhaler! Joy,Jerome,and Mick danced in the backround. Joy obviously didnt want to do .Sweet shooed them off the stage,"Now if you please would give a warm welcome to Amber,Patrica, and Mara from Anubis house."
The three girls wearing similar dresses walked on to stage," Nina, before we begin I wanted to let you know this song is for you. I know your going through some things right now. Just know we are here for you." She sweetly smiled. (Mara is bold, Amber is italics, and Patrica is underlined.)
"It's like a storm
That cuts a path
It breaks your will
It feels like that
You think you're lost
But you're not lost
On your own
You're not alone
I will stand by you
I will help you through
When you've done all you can do
And you can't cope
I will dry your eyes
I will fight your fight
I will hold you tight
And I won't let go
It hurts my heart
To see you cry
I know it's dark
This part of life
Oh, it finds us all
And we're too small
To stop the rain
Oh, but when it rains
I will stand by you
I will help you through
When you've done all you can do
And you can't cope
I will dry your eyes
I will fight your fight
I will hold you tight
And I won't let you fall
Don't be afraid to fall
I'm right here to catch you
I won't let you down
It won't get you down
You're gonna make it
Yeah, I know you can make it
Cause I will stand by you
I will help you through
When you've done all you can do
And you can't cope (You cant cope)
And I will dry your eyes
I will fight your fight
I will hold you tight
And I won't let go
Oh I'm gonna hold you
And I won't let go
Won't let you go
No, I won't" Their angelic voices floated through the air. No one had any idea any of them could sing. Mara and AMber tied for best voice. I looked at Nina. She was crying tears of happiness. Her mascara ran. and she took a kleenex from Jerome. Dabbing the bottom of her eyes, she ran up to the stage. They wrapped their arms around each other. came over,whispered something, then got off stage. Nina slowly approached the microphone," Umm...So please welcome a special guest performer, Kristen from Apollo house.
Kristen smiled as she strolled on the stage. As she passed Nina, she gave her a weird one armed hug with an acoustic guitar in the other hand. Nina returned it. Kristen made her way to center stage. She wore several bracelets on her left wrist," Hey guys, well this song is for a guy. He can figure out who he is."
"Corey's eyes are like a jungle
He smiles, it's like the radio
He whispers songs into my window
In words that nobody knows
There's pretty girls on every corner
That watch him as he's walking home
Saying, does he know
Will you ever know?
You're beautiful, every little piece, love
Don't you know, you're really gonna be someone
Ask anyone
And when you find everything you looked for
I hope your life leads you back to my door
Oh, but if it don't, stay beautiful
Corey finds another way to be
The highlight of my day
I'm taking pictures with my mind
So I can save 'em for a rainy day
It's hard to make a conversation
When he's taking my breath away
I should say
'Hey, by the way'
You're beautiful, every little piece, love
Don't you know, you're really gonna be someone
Ask anyone
And when you find everything you looked for
I hope your life leads you back to my door
Oh, but if it don't, stay beautiful
If you and I are a story
That never gets told
and what you are is a daydream
I'll never get to hold, at least you'll know
You're beautiful, every little piece, love
Don't you know, you're really gonna be someone
Ask anyone
And when you find everything you looked for
I hope your life leads you back to my front door
Oh, but if it don't
Will you stay beautiful
A beautiful, beautiful
Beautiful
A beautiful, beautiful?
Oh, but if it don't
Stay beautiful
Stay beautiful" The crowd went wild. Obviously Kristen was quite a loved person.
notified us of the end of the talent show, and sent us all back to or houses. But first, he had all of the performers on stage. Out of the blue, Nina kissed Jerome. It as totally spontaneous. The two whispered as the room fell silent. Every one in the school knew I had feelings for her. They calmly exited the auditorium, and a excited buzz resumed. It was annoying, just like a mosquito.
Nina Martin, the girl I loved, just kissed Jerome Clarke.
Ninas POV
I was surprised at myself. I don't know why I kissed Jerome, I just know that Fabian kissed Jerome and I were walking back to Anubis house together, trying to figure out what to do next.
"Well, we can make him jealous. Then he'll want me back." I tried.
"But you know that Fabian is not the kind to break up a relationship so he can benefit. It took him a semester to kiss you, and you guys never were officially dating." Jerome pointed out.
Th aroma of fresh cut grass hung in the air. Two little boys from the primary school down the street played in the dirt. One of the excitedly ran over to us," Hi, my name is Jason! Is he your boyfriend?"
"No he is not." I laughed," I'm Nina and this is my friend, Jerome." I bent down to his level.
"Nina, your really pretty." He handed me a rose that had been growing on the bush beside us.
"Awe, thank you. You're pretty cute yourself." I ruffled his hair. Jerome helped me stand, and I waved good-bye as we continued our walk.
Behind us, I heard him yell to his friend," She fancies me,Greg! She fancies me!"
Jerome and I couldn't help but chuckle," You know Nina, you could use him to make Fabian jealous." Jerome teased.
"Oh, you just be quiet." I tried to regain composure.
Sorry its so short. I figured yall needed an update. Today is the last day of school. Its a 60% day :D Ill TRY to get an update in before Wednesday.
