A/N: Last chapter:/
I might do a sequel, so tell me if you want it, and I'll write it
Please read all the lyrics! It explains a lot. Also, after the line towards the bottom, it's Nina finishing the story/ saying what she has to say about what happened. It's present time when she's talking at the end. Anyway, I hope that you love it. I have so much more confidence in myself and my writing because of you! Thank you to anyone that's reviewed this story; this is for you!
I couldn't believe that Amber and Jerome had talked me into this! There's no way I could go out there and sing in front of the whole school! I looked out into the audience from behind the curtain and saw so many people. But one person in particular caught my attention. Fabian Rutter. And of course he was sitting with none other than Joy Mercer. I mean, why wouldn't he be? After all as much as it pains me to say, they were practically a couple. At the time, I wasn't mad at him or Joy. I wasn't even sad. Well, I guess I was a little sad. Who wouldn't be? The guy I loved, liked someone else. I saw him lean over and whisper something in Joy's ear, causing her to giggle. She must have seen me starring behind the curtain because she locked her eyes with mine and smirked.
"Okay, thank you Alfie, for that… um… interesting… well whatever that was. Moving on… up next is our final performer for the night. Please welcome to the stage… Nina Martin! While they are setting up back-stage, I'll take this time to tell you a little bit about the song and it's inspiration. Nina has been writing this song for the past few days. She said that writing is a way for her to get her emotions and feelings out. If you listen carefully, you can probably figure out who the 'you' is, and who the 'he' is. And now, ladies and gentlemen… Nina Martin!" Mr. Winkler shouted into the microphone.
"Go get em'" Jerome whispered to me before he ran to his seat next to Amber
'Okay, Nina. You can do this,' I thought to myself. I stepped out onto the stage and was overcome by the blinding stage lights. As I walked onto the stage I saw Fabian sit up straighter, and Joy's grip on his hand tighten.
'Come on, Nina. This is how the people at this school are going to remember you. Let's make it perfect,' I thought. I took a deep breath and started to sing.
A/N: Before you read any farther, I want you to go to your Ipod, or go onto Youtube and listen to the song Nina's about to 'sing.' I want you to close your eyes and envision what is going on. I want you to envision a pitch black stage with a single spotlight. With Nina wearing the dress Taylor Swift is wearing on the cover of Speak Now, except in black. A fog machine covers the stage in water vapor and there is a set piece of a dead tree in the corner. Close your eyes! Can you see it? Good. When you are done listening to the song, open your eyes and continue reading.
"Haunted" by Taylor Swift:
You and I walk a fragile line It's getting dark, and it's all too quiet Oh, I'm holding my breath Come on, come on, don't leave me like this Come on, come on, don't leave me like this Stood there and watched you walk away He would try to take away my pain Oh, I'm holding my breath Come on, come on, don't leave me like this Come on, come on, don't leave me like this I know, I know Come on, come on, don't leave me like this Come on, come on, don't leave me like this You and I walk a fragile line
I have known it all this time
But I never thought I'd live to see it break
And I can't trust anything now
And it's coming over you like it's all a big mistake
Won't lose you again
Something's made your eyes go cold
I thought I had you figured out
Something's gone terribly wrong
You're all I wanted
I thought I had you figured out
Can't breathe whenever you're gone
Can't turn back now, I'm haunted
From everything we had
But I still mean every word I said to you
And he just might make me smile
But the whole time I'm wishing he was you instead
Won't see you again
Something keeps me holding on to nothing
I thought I had you figured out
Something's gone terribly wrong
You're all I wanted
I thought I had you figured out
Can't breathe whenever you're gone
Can't turn back now, I'm haunted
I just know
You're not gone
You can't be gone, no
I thought I had you figured out
Something's gone terribly wrong
Won't finish what you started
I thought I had you figured out
Can't breathe whenever you're gone
Can't go back, I'm haunted
I have known it all this time
Never ever thought I'd see it break
Never thought I'd see it!
So many emotions flooded over me as I sang 'Haunted.' By the second verse, I had tears spilling over my eyes. When I finished the last line I looked out into the audience and saw so many emotions. Amber had the biggest smile on her face that I've ever seen; Jerome gave me a thumbs up; Patricia gave me a small smile; Mara and Mick were on their feet leading the applause; Joy looked like she wanted to shoot someone; and Fabian, *sigh,* Fabian. He just stood there in shock. Maybe if I had looked closer I would have seen tears in his eyes, but I couldn't look at him for more than two seconds at a time. By that time I had tears blurring my vision. Instead of taking a bow and returning backstage like I was told to, I just ran. I ran as fast as I could back to Anubis House with uncontrollable sobs taking over me.
So, that's it. That's how my last term at House of Anubis ended. Well, not entirely, because I haven't exactly left yet. But my suitcase is packed, and the taxi should be here any second. Just enough time to say goodbye. Great.
"Nina! Your taxi's here!" Trudy called up the stairs to me.
"Okay! I'm coming!" I yelled back.
As I walked down the stairs, Amber was sobbing hysterically, Alfie was trying to comfort her, Mara had tears silently falling down her cheeks, Mick was eating a banana, but still looking upset, Patricia and Jerome were holding hands and comforting each other, and Joy was standing there smirking, as if to say "I win."
I didn't see Fabian anywhere. I was walking toward the door when Amber spoke up.
"Don't go Nines. Just don't go. You can't go!" she whispered hoarsely.
"I have to. Bye Ambs. Bye everyone. I'll never forget you… any of you," I said quietly while gripping the locket that has been around my neck ever since Sarah had given it to me all those months ago. I made my way past a crying Trudy and out the door, still refusing to cry. 'Why should I cry? He doesn't care about me. He didn't even bother to say goodbye.'
Maybe I'll see them again someday, but right now, I have to move on. I have to take a break from all this drama.
So, goodbye England; goodbye House of Anubis; goodbye best friends; goodbye memories; goodbye Fabian Rutter. My best friend… my love.
So that's it , that's what happened in the story of my last few months in England. But maybe, just maybe, the story isn't over yet. But who knows? Its just another chapter in my life. Maybe I'll see you again soon… but then again, maybe not.
Until then, yours forever&always,
Nina Martin.
A/N: Well? I personally think it's the best chapter I've written, but I'll let you be the judge of that!
Please don't hurt me, I know it wasn't a happy ending, but I think it ended well. It had closure… kinda;)
Don't worry, I haven't forgotten about that special surprise. It should be out in a few days, most likely next week.
Favorite part of the story?
Favorite song in the story?
Sequel?
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Thank you for sticking in there until the end. I love you for that!
With love,
forever&always