I'm aware that you're all pretty p'oed, and I get that. I sent this out to my beta last month and never got it back, so, what-ev. Oh, and we finally got past the 100 reviews mark! Only took nine chapters, too. w00t!!!
Chapter 10: Ryan Seacrest is HOTT!!
As I opened my mouth to ask Percy 'Truth or dare?' my phone started ringing.
Blue on Black, tears on a river
a push on a shove, it don't mean much
Sugar on jack, match on a fire
And cold on ice, a dead man's touch
Whisper on a stream, doesn't change a thing
It doesn't bring you back, yeah,
So blue-
"What is it, Heather?" I asked. I knew it was good news because she made sure only to use her alternate phone when it was. That's why Blue on Black, one of my favorite songs by NaRae, was the ring tone.
"I have good news," see? "I just got a call from the producers of American Idol. Josie, they want you to guest judge next week, and perform one—preferably new—song. They also want you to write another song that's sorta…well…dirty song and sing it with Percy, Luke, and NaRae." No…way…OMIGOSH!
"Wow! That's amazing! I'll get started on it right away."
"Good. They also want the band to perform at the finale and top 10 concert. You guys are rising to the top." I grinned. This was amazing.
"Okay Heather, I'm literally gonna start it right now, so bye!" I hung up and turned to everyone. "Guess what?" I almost squealed.
"What?"
"I'm guest judging on American Idol next week and Percy, Luke, and I get to do a song with NaRae!" Silena and Bianca squealed.
Luke looked confused. "Wait," He said, "I have to sing?"
"Nope," I said. He looked even more confused. "You'll see." I looked over at Bianca, who had a dreamy look in her eye. Why is it that she's always the one that sparks my curiosity? "What is it now, Bianca?"
She shook her head. "Nothing, it's just…we get to meet Ryan Seacrest, right?"
"Yeah," I nodded, "why?"
She grinned. "He is friggen' hott with two t's, dude!" I rolled my eyes. I should've guest that it was something like that…
"Okay then…so, I'm gonna go over to that table while you guys keep playing so that I can concentrate." They nodded and I walked over to a vacant table. A dirty song, huh? Featuring NaRae? Hmm...
Bianca POV
SWOON!!! Ryan Seacrest? Up close?! ZOMGs ZOMGs ZOMGs! He is like, A-MAZING! Oh, I wonder if he's a jerk like a bunch of other stars are in real life…OMIGODS I hope not. I wonder if… "Hey Bianca, truth or dare?" Percy asked. Hmm…
"Dare!" I may be girly, but I'm still a daughter of Hades, and I don't back down from a challenge.
"Okay. I dare you to…imitate someone and make us guess who you are." I grinned. This should be good...
"Okay," I said. I stood up and pulled my bang down into a side-swipe and said in a low voice, "Forgive me, Wise Girl?" everyone started laughing.
Thalia spoke up. "That is sooo totally Percy right there!"
I grinned and nodded. "Hey, this is kinda fun. We should take turns doing this instead!" I suggested.
Percy nodded in agreement, as did everyone else. Good.
"I'll go next," Percy volunteered. I nodded and he stood up. He walked over to Thalia and said in a skater-boy tone of voice, "Hey man, I like, totally wanna go out with you. Like dude, seriously, c'mon. Even though I'm like, a total chick magnet and shit, I like totally choose you. So like, yeah, will you?" I doubled over in pain I was laughing so hard. He made Luke sound like such an ignorant punk! lol!
I brought my laugh down to a chuckle. Silena spoke up. "That is sooo Luke right there! Oo, I wanna go next!" She cleared her throat. "Mm-hmm. Okay, here it goes." In a gay-sounding voice, she said, "Damn, Clarisse. Like, thanks, like, so much for like, saving me from going like totally crazy. Like, you go girl! So, yeah, like, will you, like, go out with me, or something?" Clarisse and Chris were blushing. At that moment, Annabeth came back.
"Okay," she said, "I have both the songs done. In fact, since my solo song doesn't necessarily have to be new, I'm thinking I might do one that I wrote right after we got the record deal. I'll sing both and let you guys decide. As for the quartet, Percy, Luke, I made an extra copy for you guys." We all nodded.
"Will you sing the solo ones for us, Annabeth? New one first?" Thalia asked innocently.
She nodded and began singing quietly so as to not draw attention.
If I'm a bad person
you don't like me.
Well I guess I'll make my own way
It's a circle, a mean cycle
I can't excite you anymore
Where's your gavel
your jury
what's my offense this time
Your not a judge but
If your gonna judge me
well sentence me to another life
don't wanna hear your sad songs
I don't wanna feel your pain
when you swear it's all my fault
cause you know we're not the same
we're not the same
oh we're not, the same
Yeah, the friends who stuck together
we wrote our names in blood
but I guess you can't accept that
The change is good
it's good, it's good
Well you treat me just like
another stranger, well
it's nice to meet you sir
I guess I'll go
I best be on my way out
You treat me just like
another stranger, well
it's nice to meet you sir
I guess I'll go
I best be on my way out
Ignorance is your new best friend
ignorance is your new best friend
This is the best thing
that could've happened
any longer and I wouldn't have made it
It's not a war no
It's not a rapture
I'm just a person but
You can't take it!
The same tricks that
that once fooled me
they won't get you anywhere
I'm not the same kid
from your memory
well, now I can fend for myself
don't wanna hear your sad songs
I don't wanna feel your pain
when you swear it's all my fault
cause you know we're not the same
we're not the same
oh we're not, the same
Yeah, the friends who stuck together
we wrote our names in blood
but I guess you can't accept that
The change is good
it's good, it's good
Well you treat me just like
another stranger, well
it's nice to meet you sir
I guess I'll go
I best be on my way out
You treat me just like
another stranger, well
it's nice to meet you sir
I guess I'll go
I best be on my way out
Ignorance is your new best friend
ignorance is your new best friend
Ignorance is your new best friend
ignorance is your new best friend
Well you treat me just like
another stranger, well
it's nice to meet you sir
I guess I'll go
I best be on my way out
You treat me just like
another stranger, well
it's nice to meet you sir
I guess I'll go
I best be on my way out
My jaw dropped. How did she write such a good song in so little time? I was about to say something when she held up finger, signaling she was about to sing the older song that none of us had cared to listen to before. Then she sang,
Things are looking up, oh finally!
I thought I'd never see the day
When you smile at me.
We always pull through
oh when we try,
I'm always wrong but you're never right.
No, you're never right!
Honestly, can you believe
we crossed the world while it's asleep?
I'd never trade it in, cuz I've always wanted this!
It's not a dream anymore! Ohhh.
It's not a dream anymore! It's worth fighting for.
Could have given up so easily
I was a few cheap shots away
from the end of me
Taken for granted, most everything
that I would have died for
just yesterday,
just yesterday
Honestly, can you believe
We crossed the world while it's asleep?
I'd never trade it in, cuz I've always wanted this!
It's not a dream anymore! Ohhh...
It's not a dream anymore! It's worth fighting for.
Honestly, can you believe
We crossed the world while it's asleep?
I'd never trade it in, cuz I've always wanted this!
It's not a dream anymore! Ohhh...
It's not a dream anymore! It's worth fighting for.
God knows the world doesn't need another band, (whoo-oa, whooo-oa!)
But what a waste it would've been! (whoo-oa, whooo-oa!)
I can't believe we almost hung it up (whoo-oa, whooo-oa!)
We're just getting started (whoo-oa, whooo-oa!)
I can't believe we almost hung it up (whoo-oa, whooo-oa!)
We're just getting started (whoo-oa, whooo-oa!)
I can't believe we almost hung it up (whoo-oa, whooo-oa!)
We're just getting started
we're just getting started.
Songs: Blue on Black-Kenny Wayne Shepherd
Ignorance-Paramore
Looking Up-Paramore
Okay, I'm aware that that chapter was extremely short, especially considering how the wait for it was, but I just haven't had the time! Luckily, last weekend, I have my state championship tournament and that was the end the season, so then I'll be updating a lot more. As for my other multi-chapter stories, Demigod Karaoke Night and Demigod Karaoke Night Annabeth's POV, I won't be updating those for a while. Please note, however, that they are not being discontinued. I'm merely taking a (REALLLLLY LONG) break. Thanks!
~percabethatw (Abby)