Hi loves! Here I am! Here's another chapter for you! Don't worry, this one is a happy one. :) I wouldn't give you two sad ones in a row. I'm not that mean. Only slightly. Haha! Anyways, hope you enjoy this one-shot! :)
"Zander Robbins and Stevie Baskara. Please report to the principals' office immediately." The students all hear over the loudspeaker. They were sitting in their 3rd period classes, learning, when they had gotten interrupted by the intercom. Stevie and Zander glance at each other with worried looks and stand, gathering their things.
They begin to exit the classroom when Molly speaks up, "What did you do this time Loserberry?"
Zander sighs as Stevie turns around and goes to lunge at Molly. Zander simply grabs her by the waist and hoists her onto his shoulder walking out the door, and towards the main office.
When they reach the main office, Zander finally lets Stevie back on the ground. She fixes her shirt and then glares at him. "I wasn't actually going to hurt her you know."
"Whatever you say baby. Now let's see what the principal wants," he moves forward and grabs the door handle, holding the door open for Stevie, "My lady."
"Why thank you," Stevie says sarcastically, "Such a gentleman."
"I try," he replies smirking. Stevie nods her eyes and walks to the front desk, followed by Zander.
"The principal wanted us?" Stevie says to the lady at the front desk.
"Ah yes. His office is right around the corner, first door on your right. He's expecting you, so go on in."
"Thank you," Zander says, and he and Stevie head down the hallway. When they reach the correct door, they see the door is open, so they hesitantly walk in.
"Mr. Robbins, Miss Baskara, please have a seat." Their principal, Mr. Kersey, says. They both walk forward and take a seat in one of the chairs in front of the desk. "Now, you're both probably wondering why I asked you to come into my office." They nod. "Well, as you both know, our annual Winter Fundraiser is approaching," the two nod again, "Well, I would like you two to perform at the concert."
"Absolutely!" Stevie says excited.
"We'll let the band know right away." Zander adds.
The principal shakes his head, "I don't think you understood me. I want the two of you, Zander and Stevie, to write and perform a song together. You are two of the most talented kids at this school, and I want to show that to our generous donators."
Zander and Stevie look at each other and smile, "We'll do it." Zander says.
The principal claps his hands together once and stands from his desk, "Excellent." He moves to the door of his office and Zander and Stevie follow him. "I'm looking forward to your performance." He shakes the hands of the two students and then shuts his door as soon as they leave.
"Well," Stevie says once they get outside the main office, "we have two weeks until the Fundraiser. Wanna go to the band room and work on the song?"
"Actually," Zander says, wrapping his arms around Stevie's waist and pulling her close, "I was thinking, we could do this." He leans forward to kiss her when she sticks her hand in front of his face.
"Later lover boy," she says, seeing his frown, "first we need to write this song."
Zander sighs, "Fine. If I must."
"You must." Stevie says releasing herself from Zander's grip. She turns away from him and begins to walk down the hallway. She stops and holds out her hand. "You coming?" She asks not even looking back at him. He smiles and jogs forward taking Stevie's hand in his own. She smiles at him and they begin walking down the hallway toward the band room to work on their song.
*2 weeks later*
"You ready Steves?" Zander asks Stevie as they stand backstage waiting to perform at the fundraiser.
"Of course I am. Why wouldn't I be? I mean, I perform all the time. We're just getting onstage in a front of a bunch of adults, to sing a song that we wrote, without the rest of the band. And we're trying to get most, if not all of them, to donate money to the school. Why would I be nervous?
"Baby!" Zander says, putting his hands on Stevie's shoulders, making her look him in the eye. "You're rambling. You ramble when you're nervous. And you've performed a bunch of times, why is this time any different?"
Stevie sighs and moves to sit on one of the benches backstage. "It's different because Kacey isn't singing." Seeing his slightly confused expression, she turns to face him and continues, "Every time I perform, it's with the band. In which Kacey is the singer, and I play bass and sing back-up. I am perfectly fine doing that. I've never sang lead in front of a crowd before. What if I'm not good?"
Zander shakes his head and sits down next to Stevie, wrapping her in a hug, "You're not good. You're amazing." He says quickly, knowing full well that she could get offended and hit him.
"You're only saying that because you have to." Stevie mumbles, her face buried in Zander's shirt.
"I'm saying that because it's the truth." He replies.
She pulls her head back to look at him, "You really think so?"
He smiles, "I know so." She smiles back and then places a kiss on his lips. When they pull back, they just hug again, waiting in a comfortable silence.
"Zander, Stevie. You're on." The two look up to see the assistant principal standing in front of them. They nod and stand up, hugging each other one last time before walking to the side of the stage.
"Ladies and gentlemen," the principal begins, standing on the stage, "I just want to thank you all again for coming out tonight to support our school. Before we end tonight, I would like to bring out two students, who I believe, are two of the most talented students attending this school. They are marvelous musicians and songwriters, which is why I asked them to perform here today. Some of you may know them from the band Gravity 5," The audience claps and cheers at the mention of the band, "Please welcome to the stage, Zander Robbins, and Stevie Baskara!" The audience cheers again as the principal walks off of the stage and Zander and Stevie walk on.
Zander and Stevie walk towards the grand piano set up at the back of the stage, and sit on the bench, Stevie in front of Zander. Zander pulls the mic stand closer to the piano and tilts it so that he is able to sing into it, while Stevie holds another microphone in her hand.
"Good evening everyone, thank you for coming out today." Zander speaks, "This is a little song we like to call, Baby It's Cold Outside." Zander smiles at Stevie as he begins the music on the piano. Stevie takes a deep breath to calm her nerves, waits the right number of beats, and begins singing the song.
I really can't stay – But baby it's cold outside
I've got to go away - Baby it's cold outside
This evening has been - Been hoping that you'd drop in
So very nice - I'll hold your hands, they're just like ice
My mother will start to worry - Beautiful, what's your hurry
And father will be pacing the floor - Listen to the fireplace roar
So really I'd better scurry - Beautiful, please don't hurry
Well maybe just a half a drink more - Put some music on while I pour
The neighbors might think - Baby, it's bad out there
Say, what's in this drink - No cabs to be had out there
I wish I knew how - Your eyes are like starlight
To break the spell - I'll take your hat, your hair looks swell
I ought to say no, no, no, sir - Mind if I move in closer
At least I'm gonna say that I tried - What's the sense in hurting my pride?
I really can't stay - Baby don't hold out
Ahh, but it's cold outside
C'mon baby
I simply must go – But, baby, it's cold outside
The answer is no - Ooh darling, it's cold outside
This welcome has been - I'm lucky that you dropped in
So nice and warm - Look out the window at that storm
My sister will be suspicious - Gosh, your lips look delicious
My brother will be there at the door - Waves upon a tropical shore
My maiden aunt's mind is vicious - Gosh your lips are delicious
Well maybe just a half a drink more - Never such a blizzard before
I've got to go home - Oh, baby, you'll freeze out there
Say, lend me your coat - It's up to your knees out there
You've really been grand - I thrill when you touch my hand
But don't you see - How can you do this thing to me?
There's bound to be talk tomorrow - Think of my life long sorrow
At least there will be plenty implied - If you caught pneumonia and died
I really can't stay - Get over that hold out
Ahh, but it's cold outside
Baby it's cold outside
As Zander and Stevie finish their song, they stare at each other for a moment, and smile. Then they stand from the piano bench and turn to face the crowd. They join hands and take a bow, Zander relishing in the applause and cheers. After a moment, they wave to the audience, say thank you, and then exit the stage, still holding each other's hands.
"Thank goodness that is over!" Stevie exclaims once they exit the stage, dropping Zander's hand and running her own hands through her hair.
"What are you talking about?" Zander questions.
"That song. Singing in front of all those people. It was so nerve wracking. I'm glad that it's done with."
"Come on Stevie," Zander says, walking up to her and wrapping his arms around her waist, "you did amazing. I don't understand why you don't sing more often. I mean, we should really talk to Kacey about letting you sing a solo sometime."
She wraps her arms around his waist as well. "Zander, it's never gonna happen. That was a one-time thing. I didn't even want to do it in the first place, but I didn't want to let you down." She tells him, her head dropping.
He takes one hand, and lifts her chin up so she is looking at him. "Hey, don't talk like that. You could never, ever, let me down. You mean too much to me."
"Really?" She asks him.
"Really really." He smiles.
She smiles and rises up on her toes just enough to place a kiss on his lips. He kisses back.
When they pull away, Stevie looks at Zander, "Hey, you know, it's pretty cold outside today."
Zander smirks, "Oh, well in that case, maybe we should go back to my place, and cuddle."
"Hmm… maybe." She says back.
They both laugh, and then grab hands, and make their way towards Zander's truck to go back to his place and, well, cuddle.
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