A/N: So it's not like any of you will care but I watched the Katy Perry concert here last night and it was pretty freaking epic and I'm pretty sure I was resurrected or some shit so here's another chapter in commemoration of that-
oh yeah, and please review, too. Those reviews bring a ding into my e-mail and bring a smile to my face and bring inspiration to my fingers and bring words into the story so yeah
Chapter 10.
Nobody Compares
"Students involved in extra-curricular activities pertaining to entertainment and/or performing arts, please report to the amphitheater in fifteen minutes. Group heads: kindly facilitate and inform your members. Professors, moderators, and facilitators: please note attendance. Thank you." The pager announced throughout campus.
Everyone in the classroom started murmuring to one another.
"What do you think this is for?" My friend and seat-mate Kelly asked me, standing to leave. She was in the dance troupe.
I shrugged. Just then I received a message from Beca telling me to meet her and the rest of the Bellas on the quad before heading there. I stood and straightened my dress, packing my things as well. We and four other students in the class approached our prof, Mr. Sykes.
"You may all go," he said, as he wrote our names on a sheet of paper with our corresponding clubs. "Except for you, Davies. The swim team is not a performing arts club."
"It's entertaining though," he looked to the class, winking. "Right, ladies?"
Some girls giggled, nodding.
He winked at me individually, and I flushed. This was the guy who Stacie got his number from that time we were handing out invites.
"Very funny, Davies. Back to your seat." He smirked, dismissing him. "Go." He commanded, and the remaining five of us walked out the door.
"I'll see you there. Gonna meet with the Bellas first." I smiled, waving at Kelly.
She nodded, and went on her way as we split up.
I was one of the last to arrive. Stacie leaned on me with her arm on my shoulders as we waited for the rest. "Let's go, nerds." Beca grinned, leading us to the amphitheater.
The dean, Mr. Gibson, stood before us as we took our seats. We were all grouped together according to our clubs, and the Trebles sat behind us.
Lo and behold, Donald was right behind me.
"Students," he greeted in a welcoming tone with a warm smile. "I have gathered you here today to announce that our university will be putting up a variety show and production in April wherein your clubs will have the chance to showcase your talents, as we raise money to donate to the recent calamity - typhoon Haiyan - in the Philippines."
"Psst." I heard from behind me. I decided to ignore it.
"This isn't mandatory, of course, but I think it will be a great opportunity-"
"PSSSSSSSSST." He got closer, and I still ignored it.
"-for you and your other classmates to get to know each other more. To assist in this culminating activity, we-"
"PSSSSSSSSSST. PSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS-"
"Holy freaking cow, Donald, what the fuck do you want?" I turned in my seat glaring at him.
He smirked. "I knew you couldn't resist."
I rolled my eyes and faced back to the front.
"-at least one person from each club perform with each other as a group or in pairs. Like, say, one of the singers can dance with a member of the dance troupe, like that."
I felt Donald's breath beside my ear. "Cate, please talk to me. I'm sorry, I couldn't resist. You're such an easy target." I could hear the smirk in his voice.
"It can be arranged by yourselves, and the heads of each club will be overseeing the shows - our directors, if you will."
"Cate, I just wanna be friends." He pleaded. I gave him a look, and he leaned back in his seat.
"I urge you all to participate - our brothers and sisters in the Philippines need a spectacular show. Should you consent, rehearsals will begin when classes resume in January. That is all, you are dismissed. Theatre clubs, please remain." He said. A bunch of us stood to leave, and I walked away with the Bellas, the Trebles closely behind.
I was on my phone texting my parents, walking slower than the other girls. Beca was talking about it, and the other girls agreed to do it. I then felt a close presence around me, and I looked up to see the Trebles surrounding me.
"Uh...hi?" I said. "Excuse me," I tried pushing past them but they wouldn't budge.
Instead, they started singing.
"Da da, da da da
You're so pretty
When you cry, when you cry
Wasn't ready
To hear you say goodbye
Now you're tearing me apart, tearing me apart
You're tearing me apart." Donald was singing the vocals, along with Jesse.
Outside, I was glaring at them and crossing my arms.
Inside I was melting, to say the least. I fucking love this song.
They backed away from me and started dancing with so much energy. It was quite a performance, the other students started watching. I set my bags down.
"You're so London
Your own style, your own style
When we're together, it's so good, so girl why
Are you tearing me apart, tearing me apart?
You're tearing me apart
I know I did something stupid,
Girl I know I blew it
Just tell me what I can do
Let's work through it
There's gotta be some way
To get you to want me
Like before." I smiled a tiny smile. He changed the lyrics there so it would be more applicable to our situation.
"Coz no one ever looked so good
In a dress and it hurts, 'cause I know you won't be mine tonight
No one ever makes me feel like you do when you smile,
Baby tell me how to make it right
Now all of my friends say that you're really worth it, and I know that it's true,
No one in the world could stop me from not moving on
Baby, even if I wanted to
Nbody compares to you." He continued singing and dancing around me, making an effort not to touch me and get too close.
"We're so Paris
When we'll kiss, when we'll kiss
I'll make sure to first take a
Few breath mints
But now you're tearing up my heart, tearing up my heart
You're tearing up my heart" Donald sang, and I couldn't hide the giggle that erupted from me.
"I know I did something stupid,
Girl I know I blew it
Just tell me what I can do
Let's work through it
There's gotta be some way
To get you to want me
Like before
Coz no one ever looked so good
In a dress and it hurts, 'cause I know you won't be mine tonight
No one ever makes me feel like you do when you smile,
Baby tell me how to make it right
Now all of my friends say that you're really worth it, and I know that it's true,
No one in the world could stop me from not moving on
Baby even if I wanted to, nobody compares to you
Nobody compares to you
Nobody compares to you
There's gotta be some way to get you to want me like before." He sang to me, looking directly into my eyes.
"Coz no one ever looked so good
In a dress and it hurts, 'cause I know you won't be mine tonight
No one ever makes me feel like you do when you smile,
Baby tell me how to make it right
Now all of my friends say it's not really worth it, but even if that's true
No one in the world could stop me from not moving on,
Baby even if I wanted to
Nobody compares to you." He finished, as did the other boys. The spectators were all clapping, and the Bellas were clutching onto each other, biting lips and chewing on nails - waiting to see what happened next.
"I'm really sorry, Caitlin. I screwed up monumentally and I have screwed up a lot, and I really want to make it up to you. I know you don't want a relationship, and I respect that, but I still want to get close to you. Please, can we be friends?"
A collective "awwwwww" resounded amongst our audience.
"Kiss her!" A voice shouted from the crowd.
I was still glaring at him and had my arms crossed. I started tapping my foot. "You're a dick for putting me on the spot like this where other people are watching, you know." I whispered.
"If it was the only way I'd get you to talk to me, then, yeah, I know." He side-smiled.
How could I resist?
I licked my lips, then chewed on my lower lip. Scanning the crowd, they looked so anxious to see what was coming next.
I closed my eyes and shook my head, tilting forwards.
"You really won't give up, huh?" I asked, looking up at him.
He smiled widely, pivoting his head from side-to-side. Jesse stood a few yards behind him in my line of vision. He was on his knees with the rest of the Trebles, making hilarious sad faces and holding their hands together in prayer, begging.
I laughed, nodding. "Okay, fine. We're friends. No more funny business, got it?" I said, holding up my pinky finger.
He totally disregarded my pinky and instead scooped me up in a hug, twirling me. "Yes, yes, yes! Oh, God, I won't screw up this time."
"The moment I feel like you're trying something, Donald, I will-"
"Yeah, I know what'll happen." He grinned.
I shook my head, laughing.
The crowd "awwwww"-ed again, then returned to what they were doing. The Bellas raced over and hugged me, and I smiled.
"Thanks, boys. Awesome performance." I told the Trebles, giggling. They smiled.
"So since Donald ain't gonna have you what about you and I-" Hat started, before being pushed off by the other guys, laughing.
"I told you it was complicated." Jesse snickered.
I laughed, "Yeah, I know." I hugged him tight.
"Okay I have to head back to class, guys, I'll see you later during rehearsal." I said to all of them as they released me.
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