Hello, friends! So for those who want to know the songs in this chapter: Her - Five seconds and Like a Champion - Selena Gomez Then, as always a big thank you to those who have read and commented on this story
Logan -'' Me, it's Logan. Do you got lost ? '' Asked the brunette amplifying my look of disgust as he raised his eyebrows suggestive. '' I can walk you to your room. Well, not in your bed-room but ... ''
Finally, I ended up taking a shower before spending a full night pacing up and down in my room. I had to admit that I probably hit my head harder than I had imagined and soon as a headache over me, I knew it was better that I stayed awake by a precautionary measure. Katie seemed to have slept outside our room and no income were disturbing me.
However, I still fell asleep early in the morning and I ended up sleeping all day and night.
And one thing is sure, I'd certainly not expected to be woken up by the boys pushing the door of my room with Katie shouting after them that I was probably dead because of their stupidity.
Flashback
I could feel my body floating between consciousness and deep sleep. You know that feeling when you know you are about to wake up but your brain struggle to earn some minutes, more hours? Yeah, well, I was exactly in this position.
Only the agreement of a back background voice said to myself that something serious was going on. Something really serious. At first it was like a buzz but the seconds passed and I could hear it clearly. Just as many shots and typically male grunts.
''72 HOURS ! SHE'S THERE IN FROM 72 HOURS! DO YOU KNOW HOW LONG IT TAKES TO FALL IN COMAT ? WITHIN 24 HOURS ! ''
I recognized that voice.
I immediately frowned my eyebrows before wincing in pain as I remembered from my cup and I brought my hand quickly to my head. Only I did not even have time to test the pain as the door hinges suddenly jumped soon followed by a landslide of four boys in the middle of my room and what was once our door. I got up abruptly in front jump quickly sit down on my bed to the feeling of nausea.
'' Jacks! You're alive! '' Exclaimed Katie as she literally threw herself on me before tightening me in her arms as hard as she could.
I missed almost falling to the impact of her body against mine and I stayed a moment with my arm frozen in vacuum before raised my eyebrow, giving a look at the brunette. '' Alive ? Why is it that I would not be alive? ''
'' You were locked in there for 72 hours! '' Logan quickly Intervened in a tone really worried as he sat up quickly with the boys and I stared at him with a confused expression.
'' I was asleep. '' I replied just as Katie stepped back to look at me in disbelief.
'' For 72 hours ? '' Replied Kendall signing me with her hands still slightly panicked. '' It's important not to sleep for at least 24 h when you hit you're head. ''
I rolled my eyes before looking at the four boys with flatness and back sarcastically. '' Thank you Captain Obvious! It's not like one I had spent all my childhood after you monitor your hockeys game to be sure you did not have a concussion. ''
'' Exactly! '' Exclaimed Logan in annoyance as he crossed his arms over his chest and the boys did the same as he said recalling a mother scolding her child. '' Why did you shut up here ? We should have been watching you. ''
'' And you needed to demolish my door for that ? '' I declared signing to the ground and Katie was the only answer as she rose to stand with boys.
'' Well, we tried to hit but you did not answer. '' Explained Katie with a dark look. '' You were stupid and reckless. ''
I stood my turn before raising an eyebrow in disbelief. '' Wait, is that you're spirited lecture me ? ''
'' What ? No ! We try to take care of you. '' Replied Kendall pushing his sister out of the way before you stand before me to inspect my wound closer. '' How did you even you do that ? ''
His warm and cool fingers divinely felt good against my throbbing cut and I found myself close their eyes for a moment. Only it lasted only a moment as Carlos suddenly leapt beside us before shaking me slightly. '' Oh, no! It was said that you could not sleep. ''
'' Carlos, it's been 72 hours since I hit my head. '' I announced with a slight smile really touched by all their concern. '' I think we can say that I'm fine. ''
'' Again. '' Suddenly Intervened James darkly and boys parted to let me watch my brother. '' Katie's right, you were an idiot. ''
I frowned my eyebrows about to contradict him only he quickly rushed to hug me before me in a huge hug tighten. Seriously, it was so that I could squeeze literally hear my muscles cracked.
I wide my eyes to my lack of air supply before speaking against his toned chest covered by a shirt. '' Ja-james-bit ... can ... more ... breathe. ''
'' Okay, okay, buddy! I think she needs to breathe now. '' Taunted Kendall tapping James lightly on the back and my brother let me soon letting me take a deep breath.
The laughter of Katie and the boys made me raise my eyes again and I let a genuine smile on my lips to the feeling of finally complete.
After that, things were simply reverted as before. It was as it nothing had happened. Although, I still felt that strange feeling when Kendall was a joy to confide his day with Jo. It seemed he had given her some for her money to lie and he was a bit annoyed when I had said nothing to him but he quickly regained his happy puppy love air hit.
It turned out that things had finally ended well as he had planned a date with the blonde. I was so happy to find my friendship with the blonde that I had not really thought about how I felt about it.
It was only later when I found myself in the safety of my room without a door that I realized.
And I had not only realized that Kendall was going to have an date with Jo but I also realized that I enjoyed perhaps the blonde more than a best friend. What was dramatic and a huge problem for me.
Especially since it seemed that he was all I could think. When I was trying not understand how this could happen, I secretly watched the blonde in a whole new day and I hated feeling like now.
I hated feeling this kind of electricity in my body every time he touched me and he looked my way with that famous smile faceted.
All I wanted now was back to normal. Normal where I did not have her weird feelings for my best friend. Normal where I could think freely without a tall blond with green eyes suddenly arose in my mind.
I just wanted to go back to when things were definitely easier for me.
'' Did you hear that boys should be in the studio in less than forty minutes and none of them is ready? ''
I wide my eyes in remembrance before giving a panicked look on Katie who was now sitting on the nearest bar stool mine. '' They are not even raised ? ''
'' Of course not. '' Replied the brunette with a roll of her eyes before taking a large spoon of cereal.
'' Oh my God, I'll get fired ! '' Exclaimed Me I jumped to my feet before going to pack breakfast and stimulate in panic. '' But what I've done to deserve these morons ? Oh no ! James did not even take a shower and ... and ... I'm finished! FINISHED !''
'' OKAY, STOP! '' Yelled Katie taking my hands her bowl since I almost picked up all her lunch in my panic attack. '' First, give me that ! Then, it will cost you $ 50. ''
''50 $?' 'I repeated in disbelief before crossing my arms over my chest with an annoyed air.''You do not believe, you already racked enough my money like that?''
'' Well, well, I suppose you're gonna get fired today. '' Retorted the brunette with a simple shrug nonchalant as she resumed her spoon with a dramatic look. '' Ah, what a pity. ''
I gave her an unimpressed look before shaking my head. '' You are aware that if I lose my job, I also lose my salary and your 10% will be canceled ? ''
The brunette instantly dropped her spoon in achieving before looking at me with a hurried air.
'' I'll be right back. '' I watched her small figure in retirement before leaving a victorious smile on my lips like the sound of a bullhorn could be heard throughout the apartment. '' WAKE UP BAND OF HEAP OF IDLERS! ''
Finally, I lent my dry shampoo James reducing the time of the shower boys in which he thanked me dramatically as before I had to save his life, adding that it was cool to have made a sister with long hair.
I had also prepared jackets and Kendall cap since I knew he probably would not have time to wash his hair before their give everyone as they had passed before me in a race to the door.
I was the last to close up and I gave a thumbs up towards Katie as we managed to get on time.
So now I was sitting next to Gustavo and boys recorded their new song while I was busy playing a tetris game on my phone. I gave a thumbs up and encouragement here and there for the boys to show my interest before diving back into my game.
At least that was until I realized that the room had fallen into total silence. I rolled my eyes slowly with a nervous expression as I could feel several pairs of eyes on me before turning on my chair to give an innocent wave towards Gustavo and boys.
''COFFEE ! NOW !''
Suffice to say that I was rushed through the halls to the elevator to go down to the nearest starbucks studio. Gustavo was listening to the boys their last recordings until the return of the little Jacks when suddenly Griffin appeared from nowhere with his assistants.
'' Gustavo! How's my favorite boy band ? '' Hailed the businessman of his superior tone and perky startling the boys and the producer.
'' Griffin, we worth your visit? '' Asked Kelly immediately knowing that Gustavo was probably still about to explode. '' You want to hear the new song of the boys? ''
'' No, come on! '' Objected instantly man raising his hand with an expression like this it was stupid before starting to look around the room as before he was looking for someone. '' Where is this adorable little atypical assistant ? ''
'' Jacks? '' Asked the boys in unison with confused expressions.
'' Well, I'm obviously not talking about Kelly. '' Replied sarcastically Griffin immediately even if he always wore his radiant and neutral expression.
Kelly quickly frowned in the offense before turning quickly toward Gustavo who rose from his chair in nervousness. '' She's gone to get us some coffee. ''
''Oh good. Well, we'll wait. '' Griffin said simply with a scary smile before opening his business jacket as he sit on the sofa in the studio while his assistants were standing.
Gustavo, Kelly and the boys all looked in panic to the still unknown because of the presence of the great CEO. They all knew that this had to do with Jacks but they had no idea what the man might want with the brunette.
I quickly paying the cashier with the credit card that Kelly had entrusted me for purchases boys before quickly make my way through the exit. I checked my watch on my wrist with a heavy yawn before raising my shoulders as I resumed my walk to the studio.
I greeted the reception woman filing a frappucino on the counter since I had come to know in recent weeks and the latter accepted the offer with a big warm smile. We exchanged some words of courtesy before I entered the lift to the music department.
I tapped my foot carelessly Famous pace of the group before going out quickly from the elevator and down the hall from the studio. I instantly frowned my eyebrows in the quiet ambience since the studio was quiet and rarely rapidly quickened my pace towards the main recording studio. But I certainly do not expect to see or hear what I found once I entered inside.
All I need is five minutes
If you can see the signs
All I need is five minutes
If you read between the lines
One for the eyes and
One for the voices
One for the touch, one for the soft grin
And then the kisses
And then the kisses
All I need is five minutes (x5)
Start the ignition
All I need is your look
To hang my imagination
All I need is your view
To picture your position
We could get away
There before me was Griffin, his assistants, Kelly and boys around a laptop playing a video of me dating a week when I got carried away by my music.I asked immediately cafes on the side of the registration table before rushing straight toward the screen to close it and stand before the group with a pure expression of embarrassment.
'' Was not she fabulous? '' Exclaimed Griffin happily clapping his hands making me watch him with wide eyes of disbelief. '' Oh, so you don't have her for dancing. ''
'' What ? '' I replied in utter confusion before releasing a cry when I was off the ground by Traction car while Griffin rekindled his computer to show my dance in the elevator. '' But what ... that ... stop it ! ''
''Why ? You're going to make me rich. '' Griffin said before turning to Gustavo seriously. '' I want you to give her a new look, a song, a dance. ''
'' You want she to what? ''
'' You want me to what? '' I declared in disbelief along with boys and Gustavo and Griffin turned back to us with his hands stretched in excitement.
He walked up to me before pinching my cheeks reminded me of my grandmother. '' You, little atypical going to make me rich. ''
'' But I don't want to sing. '' I declared backwards with a deep frown prompting incredulous looks of Gustavo and Kelly as they watched Griffin in worry while the boys were still trying to recover from the understanding of my voice.
CEO crossed his arms over his chest, pretending to think before turning to me. '' Hm, why is that ? ''
'' Because I don't know sung. '' I replied prompting incredulous shouts of the whole group and I winced before slamming my fingers. '' Because I already have a job. ''
'' Oh, that! This is not a problem. You're fired. '' Decreed Griffin leaving me speechless as he turned to Gustavo again. '' I want to get her ready for tomorrow or else you can say goodbye to your Gustavo career. ''
He signed his assistants to follow him as he left the studio leaving us in total silence while I was still trying to take over my initial shock. In the space of a moment, I had just humiliate me publicly and let totally speechless before being fired.
How it was even possible ?
'' You can sing! '' 'James was the first to break the tense silence he exclaimed, turning to me.
'' And dancing. '' Logan added in agreement making me watch him again in shock.
The four boys all turned Gustavo my frozen state before turning back to me. '' Guys! ''
Logan, James and Carlos all followed the command of Kendall when their asked to lift me before transporting me in the recording cage. The blond made me the registration helmet before raising his thumb towards James and I suddenly startled at the sound shrill in my ears from my thawing frozen state.
I tore almost headphones from my ears before hit Kendall hard in the arm. '' But you're sick ? I could have become deaf. ''
'' In fact, it would have had to have the sound above 90 dB and the speakers was only ... ''
'' Shut up, Logan! '' I barked by launching a shine to brown through the glass before turning to Kendall. '' I already know what you're thinking and it's not even worth continuing . I'm not a singer. Hell, I'm not even the real assistant !''
I passed the blonde to go to the exit but he quickly grabbed my wrist making me shiver again in contact. '' But why ? You were the one to encourage me to accept this deal so why not you. ''
'' Because I'm not like you. Or James. '' I replied by signing my brother through the front window cross my arms over my chest as I faced the blond. '' Do you remember the day of the audition ? You told me that you had never heard me sing and you remember what I told you ? ''
'' What you did not like singing. '' Replied Kendall before shaking his head in a hurry. '' But this is wrong, look into that elevator. You really have a beautiful voice. ''
Suddenly the sound of a slight hum could be heard before the voice of Gustavo came through the speakers. '' And I already have the perfect song for you. ''
'' Let me guess, it contains the word Boy ? '' I replied with attitude sparking Gustavo growl before turning back to Kendall, sighing. '' Let fell, I don't sing. ''
I passed the boy successfully this time and redid my way to the studio where boys and Gustavo looked at me carefully and I greeted Kelly before making my way to the exit.
'' I hate my life. '' I grumbled in the towel of Katie that I had caught on her recliner before giving Katie a look at her lack of reaction. I let a dramatic sigh before pasting again the towel on my face. '' I ... ''
'' Okay, okay! I listen to you. What's happening ? '' Me interrupted the brunette in a sigh and immediately I pulled the towel from my face before me straighten her as usual. '' Typical. ''
'' Hey, you're the one who have remained silent. '' I declared back with childish pout.
'' Yeah, yeah, I know, I'm horrible. '' Katie replied with a roll of her eyes before she looked back at me in anticipation. '' Well, you're gonna tell me what's going on or what ?''
'' Griffin wants Gustavo to write me a song, I learned choreography and serve as a barbie doll for stylists of boys. '' I grumbled under my breath, crossing my arms over my chest.
Katie instantly widened her eyes in surprise before sitting on her lap in excitement. '' He wants to make you rich and famous ? ''
'' Yes, that too. '' I declared with disinterest before returning to the point as I could already see the dreamy expression of the brunette. '' But this is not going to happen. ''
Katie immediately turned toward me before raising her hands in disbelief. '' But why ? Unlike boys, you might succeed. ''
'' I'll just ignore the part about the boys and answer your question, right ? '' I Picked by completely turning to her before asking my dishes hands on her shoulders as I screamed in her face.''BECAUSE I'M NOT A SINGER!''
'' Oh, hey Jacks, I heard for Griffin. '' Camille Intervened suddenly from nowhere giving me want to hit my head against a wall. '' That's great! You're gonna be a singer. ''
I got up abruptly from my seat already regretting my choice to want speak with Katie. '' I need air. ''
'' But we are outside. ''
I hit my palm against my forehead to the sentence of actress before quickly walking along the pool to the hotel lobby.
'' Jacks Diamond! I'm Bitters! '' The man with glasses stepped in my path with a new gangster style infuriating me more.
'' I already know who you are. You are the manager of the Palm Woods ! Hello, it's been two months since I live here. ''
Bitters stupidly shook his head with this scary smile before leaving a card from his false fur jacket. '' Here's my card. If you need an agent, I take 15% ... ''
I let a groan beyond exasperated this time before tearing his card hand prompting a frightened whimper of man as I tore the piece before eating. I instantly exceeded my explosion completely unconscious boy group who had all just witnessed my cable buggery before walking towards the elevator.
Only my day was to do only get worse obviously. Ding the door rang just as I arrived and I was about to climb in when Jo suddenly came out with a huge smile in my direction to my view.
'' Oh kill me ! '' Me I cried, raising my arms to the ceiling prompting a frown from the blonde before I was swerved to take the stairs.
I climbed all the stairs to the emergency door leading to our corridors before a break before it. I lifted my eyes up where the stairs seemed to go on and decided to continue my ascent.
I rode a pair of floor before land toward a simple iron door and hurried to push. The sunlight seemed to burn my eyes after spending this short time in the dark and I raised my hand to protect myself from the sun.
I took a step forward letting the door close on me before turning my attention back forward. It seems that I was on the roof of the Palm Woods.
I advanced some steps to the edge and looked down quickly before retreating in haste to the sensation of vertigo. I had never been particularly a person of heights.
I let out a deep sigh before sitting down on the floor by pressing against the back of my upper lip. I had a live view of the door to the stairs of the Palm Woods back inside but was the last thought on my mind.
I knew I had to go to the rink. Things were always easier in this familiar atmosphere. It was like one I had left Minnesota and I felt like these things had not changed at all. I was not with the boys but I had Alec and I thought that was probably why I loved going there. Unlike boys, Alec was a perfectly normal boy. It was like we had that Gustavo Rocque entered our lives and it was comforting to still have some normalcy. Something familiar where one could refer.
After all it was not the natural state of the human being to look for something familiar ?
''Argh, where's Logan when I need his scientific hypotheses ?''
'' There have remained in the apartment. '' I raised my head suddenly flashing in my eyelids just to meet the bright green orbs of Kendall as he signed towards the door. '' But I can go looking for him if is that really what you want. ''
I looked at the blond clearly annoyed now before rolling my eyes as I leaned my head back on the smooth surface of the wall.
I raised my eyes to the blue sky of California before closing my eyes again taking full advantage of the fresh wind noting with the warm rays of the sun on my skin.
'' You are aware that most people who come on a roof come to look at the view and not an old metal door to the amazing stairs of the Palm Woods. ''
I raised my eyebrows with my eyes still closed before reopening them to grab the boy's arm and pulled him down with me. '' Just shut up for two seconds. Two small seconds. ''
Kendall is readjusted to me and I closed my eyes, taking full advantage of the silence before quickly regained pinch me the bridge of my nose in irritation.
'' Here, two seconds. Now, can we talk ? ''
I turned to the blond with a clearly annoyed look before continuing with sarcasm. '' You've matured leaves me speechless sometimes. ''
'' Hey, don't play the most malignant with me. '' The blond pointed the finger at me with a slight smile showing his dimple before raising his shoulders nonchalantly. '' Plus, I never said that I was more mature. ''
''Oh really ? So what happened to the speech: Mom, I'm sixteen and now it might be time for you to stop made me dinosaur nuggets. I'm big now and we have four to sixty four years. '' I replied falsely imitating the voice of the blond sparking an unimpressed look of it making me smile. '' The fact that you're not even called six hours to repair your foolishness had certainly made my day. ''
Kendall had narrowed his eyes on me throughout my mischievous little tirade and he ends up bumping his shoulder against mine in trouble. '' Hey, it was a thing once. Plus, this is totally out of context, ok. ''
I let a big smile on my lips before resuming my position against the wall and let out a sigh pass my lips.
'' You're obviously not here for the view. So, what are you doing here ? '' Said the blond with determination and curiosity.
'' Not my first choice, believe me, but I needed to get away from it all. '' I explained, giving him a sidelong glance. '' So here I am. ''
Kendall furrowed his eyebrows slightly at the expression deeply thoughtful of her best friend before asking that she was where she wanted to be at this time with a slight reluctance.
The truth was that if she met the ice, he was not sure how he would react. He'd never talk about this incident but he had suffered enough injuries in hockey to know that almost healed cut on the front of the brunette had a fall on the ice. It also meant that she kept going there and he was not yet certain of his feelings about it. All he could say was that he felt this profound sense of discomfort every time he imagined Jacks with another group of boys.
'' Why not Minnesota ? Everything was simpler there. ''
Kendall almost did a double-take at the response of brown and amplified his frown on the brown. '' I did not know you felt so bad here. ''
'' It's not what I'm saying. It's just that … ''
Jacks frowned in turn while keeping looking straight ahead and Kendall felt like the need to have contact with her. He quickly clasped his hand with hers, feeling instantly more comfortable and warm as usual when he touched the brunette. He noticed the look of Jacks focus on their hands clasped before she quickly looked made him worry about the status of their friendships.
They had never been so many fights since they were here and now he began to understand the feeling of brown.
'' I never noticed before today probably because of the group and the crazy lifestyle of LA but things certainly had to be pretty rough on you. '' Kendall noticed feeling immediately sorry for his friend.
After all, he was the one who had included her in the deal with Gustavo. But he only did this because he knew he could not do without the brunette at his side. She was not only his best friend but she was like the glue of the group. She was always there for them. Like the time she had spent sleepless nights to monitor them after their rough hockey training to ensure they did not have a concussion. Or the many times she had served as their intermediary in their stupid fights.
Kendall could not think of a single day of his childhood without the brunette at his side and that was what made her even more valuable to him.
That was why she deserved as much as they realize those dreams. Although Jacks claimed not to want to sing, he had seen on this video, and even if he had been shocked at first, he could definitely tell she liked really sing. And it was like this she did not even try. She was a natural at this.
'' Jacks ... '' called out Kendall sparking a relaxed look of brown and gave a look at their clasped hands as she gave him before he continued pressure in hesitation .''... you should think about the offer of Griffin. ''
I rolled my eyes open before letting my head on the wall to watch Kendall in the corner of my eyes. '' You're not going to give up, is not it ? ''
'' Hm. Not my style. '' Replied dirty blonde with a smile teasing corner and I shook my head still feeling this deep sense of contentment in my stomach at his touch.
I let my head rest on his shoulder without thinking and left me completely absorbed by the sweet smell of fresh laundry and cologne he always seemed clear.
'' And if they make me become like the Pop Star Diva ? '' Let go I with a horrified expression.
Kendall lowered his eyes to look at the brunette on his shoulder before letting light a light laugh. '' In that case I'd be happy to remind you of where do we come from and who you are. ''
'' You're already spirit to think of a plan is not it ? '' Intervened almost instantly the Jacks always as familiar and he was smiling from ear to another in the agreement. '' That does not understand kidnapping, a hockey game and scissors, I hope ? ''
'' Hm, yes, yes and no. '' Answered the blonde maliciously before raising an eyebrow in curiosity. '' Why would you want that implies scissors ? ''
Jacks hoisted a slight grin breaking away from his shoulder to keep him and he found himself missing his touch. He still had his hand in hers but it was like one that was not enough and he had to literally force himself to get out of these thoughts to follow what the brunette said.
'' Well, for my hair ...? ''
'' You're hair ? '' Kendall repeated in surprise before letting a chuckle amused as he reached for a brown strand of hair. '' Nah, I think I prefer you like that better. ''
I could literally feel my heart about to tear my chest as I watched the blond between my lashes before to remember who he was. It was Kendall, my best friend. Why I felt like that ?
However, he seemed totally unaware of my little internal argument as he lost himself in his thoughts keeping playing with my hair. I had to literally look over his shoulder on a fixed point not to let a small sigh of contentment at his touch.
This was becoming too strange between us and I realized how things had really changed for me.
I could not continue.
With this thought, I pulled my hand suddenly to his taking him by surprise before jumping on my feet in a hurry. '' I ... uh, you convinced me. I'll give a try so uh ... I should go. ''
I gave a quick kiss on the cheek of the blond before to rush through the roof to reach the stairs leaving him totally speechless. I descended quickly the emergency stairs to the Palm Woods hall being careful to avoid any familiar faces. Particularly that of a hotel manager before rushing straight for the exit.
I walked all the way to the studio to give me one last opportunity to rethink my decision. I was not a singer and I knew even less if I could. I mean, I had always been rather reserved and quiet then how I could handle the crowds and the public ?
I hated the spotlight and attention even why I accepted all this ? Worse, still, and if it changed my life? I already had trouble getting used to the LA lifestyle so if I had to become a famous singer in addition to this.
Plus, it was the dream of James not mine. I knew he had always wanted a solo career and I started to feel guilty for taking that dream before him when I wanted to not even. Now I understand what Kendall had felt when Gustavo came to propose this deal.
However, it seems that I really had no time to think as I finally entered the famous elevator studio. One of the songs of the boys escaped through the speakers and I found myself thinking: what if it was my voice was heard. Will I would be embarrassed ? Did I could even manage it ?
The ringing of the door opening brought me back to reality and I took a deep breath before taking a step forward. The corridors of the studio were like in their habits pretty quiet and I could feel my nerves build as I was taking the step towards Gustavo Office.
I filled the gap between me and the door faster than I would have liked and I forced myself to raise my fist to hit against the door only it seems that I did not have to do so as the door opened abruptly simply to reveal Kelly.
'' Jacks? '' Recognized brown in surprise and I could hear Gustavo fall from his seat before he tried to rush directly alongside Kelly.
'' Jacks! '' Hailed he a honeyed tone making me take a step back to cross my arms over my chest. '' Tell me you're here to tell me good news. ''
I gave a look at the two before that seemed about to fall under the tension and impatience and I released a long sigh. '' I don't want to look like a barbie doll. I want Kelly to be the only choose my style and also one that takes care of me. As for music, I want to take into account my opinions and I certainly don't want to sing country music or sound like Taylor Swift, okay ? ''
Both had eagerly nod their heads constantly during my requests and I now stood before them with an eyebrow raised expectantly as Gustavo raised his arms in anticipation.
'' Is that all ? '' He asked, slightly annoyed before resuming his usual explosions. '' WELL, WHAT WE EXPECT THEN? ''
Just as the words had left his lips producer, Kelly had grabbed me by the shoulders causing me to widen my eyes in panic as she pulled me to a studio where three stylists boys were already waiting for me.
Walk like a champion
Talk like a champion
Rum pa pa pum pum
Rum pa pa pum pum
Walk like a champion
Talk like a champion
Rum pa pa pum pum
Rum, rum pa pa pum pum
The next few hours were linked without even I realized. It turned out that Gustavo and Kelly wanted my already bonded with atypical style and find something that stuck in the report. Whether artistically and physically. They also wanted something damaging. Something provocative and surprisingly the idea shocked to please me.
Tonight we come alive
Stand up cause you got that pride
Dancin' and the sweat don't dry
One shot, so baby hit it right
No doubt cause we're young and free
Walk like you run the city
Write your name in the sky
Live it up, cause baby it's your time
I spent held in outfits and began to honestly enjoy. At first I hated each choice of brown, but when she started to offer me outfits that I would never dare to wear well ...
Without even knowing it, I had put over skinny jeans than I could count, not to mention the high courts showing my flat belly or my forms. Everything seemed to work in the slightest provocation.
It's in the way you hold yourself,
You gotta know you're somethin' else,
And show 'em that you never felt so sexy sexy sexy
[x2:]
Walk like a champion
Talk like a champion
Rum pa pa pum pum
Rum pa pa pum pum
Walk like a champion
Talk like a champion
Rum pa pa pum pum
Rum, rum pa pa pum pum
Finally, after four long hours dressing, we have opted for a masculine style, feminine. It was a bit like the hip-hop dancing girls mix with my more casual and usual style.
From the moment I told Kelly that this time was good, the brunette was immediately responsible for order more clothes in the same style and so had rebuilt my wardrobe by the way. I felt so comfortable in my new clothes that I kept the decisive held. This consisted of a black skinny jeans torn with a pair of heeled boots, a tight tank top and a wave vest with fringes at the seam. That was cool like me, feminine, rock and a hint of spice to the whole.
We got nothin' to lose, we got nothin' to prove
Shine like diamonds in the sky
Live it up cause baby it's your time
It's in the way you hold yourself,
You gotta know you're something else,
And show 'em that you never felt so sexy sexy sexy
[x2:]
Walk like a champion
Talk like a champion
Rum pa pa pum pum
Rum pa pa pum pum
Walk like a champion
Talk like a champion
Rum pa pa pum pum
Rum, rum pa pa pum pum
After that, Kelly took me to the hairdresser. Indeed, the brunette decided to take proper care of my hair. I agreed to dye in a shade a little brown and it had slightly cut my points and my bangs.
The next step was one of the one I was most afraid. Makeup.
The brunette had seen how I was nervous and uncomfortable at the idea of this step and she was pretty lax on me about it. I must also thank my baby's skin. The words of the makeup not mine.
Anyway, I ended up learning how to use a simple eyeliner and mascara and some cream to keep my skin.
I had even been quite docile listening to the explanation of the blonde and Kelly had kept giving me shots inches throughout the race.
Biddy bum, biddy bum, biddy bay,
Biddy biddy bum, biddy bum, biddy day,
Biddy bum, biddy bum biddy day,
Walk like a champion, Talk like a champion,
The next step was learning a choreography with Mr. X.
In fact, his reaction to my new appearance was entertaining and disturbing at the same time. Especially when I took my first real reflection for hours. It was always me it was undeniable but I had changed so much. I mean, the clothes were not the same. Now I was wearing makeup and my hair looked different. Brightest.
That left me thinking about boys and their reactions? And if they did not recognize me? If they hated?
I tried the best I could to concentrate on teaching the little Asian man and pushed my thoughts from my mind.
I could see Kelly in the corner of the room with a broad smile and I knew I was doing the right thing. That everything went exactly as planned.
Stand up let 'em know that ya shine bright
Throw down let' em know that yagot fight
(Walk like a champion, walk-walk-walk like a champion)
Stand up let 'em know that you shine bright
Throw down let em know that ya got fight
And show 'em that ya never felt so sexy, sexy, sexy
That was until the last stages came in. The song with Gustavo. His reaction was quite similar to that of Mr X, much less the words X and brilliance of joy. The producer had been content to congratulate me on my new acceptance of femininity and finished shouting to enter the studio.
He had already prepared the partition of the song he had written and I was surprised to find a theme song in typical female and feminist. In fact, I'd love it from the start.
I took a deep breath as Kelly had me give a thumbs-up through the window before going to sing in time with the music blasting through the speakers.
[x2:]
Walk like a champion
Talk like a champion
Rum pa pa pum pum
Rum pa pa pum pum
Walk like a champion
Talk like a champion
Rum pa pa pum pum
Rum, rum pa pa pum pum
Biddy bum, biddy bum, biddy bay,
Biddy biddy bum, biddy bum, biddy day,
Biddy bum, biddy bum biddy day,
Walk like a champion, talk like a champion
I let the last note flying over the cabin air before looking Gustavo and Kelly nervously as I pressed my registration helmet. '' So ? How was this made ? ''
It was already nine o'clock I was in the studio and I was seriously starting to lose patience. Gustavo had not stopped me again and again and I was getting really tired. The boys seemed to made it so easily when I was barely able to hold on for half a day.
'' Jacks, you can come. '' Said Gustavo simply by pressing the Talk button and I frowned my eyebrows slightly before removing my helmet.
I put it on the mic before making my way to do both which is now standing before the recording track.
However, I did not even have time to say anything because I was suddenly surrounded by the arms of Kelly as she lurched from one excited manner. '' It was great ! We did it ! We really did it! ''
I looked Gustavo over the shoulder of brown with a puzzled expression and I missed almost fall to the ground as the producer gave me a proud smile.
''You have done a wonderful job. For today. '' He said making me look at him in disbelief before he signed the gate, recovering his usual tone. '' NOW OUT OF MY SIGHT ! ''
I hurried out of the studio with a long sigh of relief and walked straight to the elevator when the voice of Kelly stopped me in my steps. I turned to the brunette just to see her running toward me with her phone in hand.
'' I called us a limo. After all, our new star can not walk in the dark to the Palm Woods. '' Kelly gave me an enthusiastic elbow and I shook my head when entering the elevator with her.
'' You mean instead that you are anxious to see the reaction of the boys in my transformation. '' I mimed a quote to processing word eliciting a knowing look brown before leaving a smile on my lips. '' And I 'm not a Star. I'm just Jacks Diamond of Minnesota. ''
Kelly shook her head firmly before giving me an excited look. '' Yeah, just Jacks Diamond 101.2 Minnesota now. ''
'' I'm still playing hockey and skateboarding. '' I intervened with a serious finger pointing in her direction.
Kelly just rolled her eyes before pulling me with her to the entrance of the huge building Rocque Records where a limousine seemed already to expect. I remained calm during the major part of the journey. My thoughts occupying too much space at the moment so I can even maintain a casual conversation. I was dreading the reaction of boys and even Katie and Camille at this stage. But I feared even more the reaction Kendall and Alec. I did not know how the two had come to get on the same foot stalls in so little time but Alec had a lot to me and his opinion counted as much as the others.
I was so lost in my thoughts that I had not even realized we were arrived at the Palm Woods until Kelly shook me slightly by the shoulders. '' Hey, ground at Jacks ? You're here ?''
'' Oh, I ... sorry, I was just thinking. '' I stuttered in surprise before turning my gaze to the hotel through the glass with a frown. '' What if ... ''
'' They are going to love, Jacks. '' Interrupted me immediately brunette making me look in doubt. '' Believe me, we have nothing more to share to you a little further. ''
'' Whoa! Well if this is just showing off. '' I signed my new dress, my hair, my new shoes and my new me slightly frightened. '' So I don't know if I really want to know what a complete makeover. ''
Kelly let out a slight laugh melodious before leaning on me to open the door. '' Come on, it's your time. ''
I rolled my eyes at her dramatic tone before looking outside with anticipation. It was dark now. What I thought was logical given that he was more than 9 : 00 pm.
I gave a last look at Kelly before making my way out of the cockpit. A door slamming was soon to follow and I gave a glance over my shoulder to see the limousine left while Kelly walking towards me.
She pushed me forward slightly and I took another breath before walking straight inside the hotel. No one was hanging out in the lobby of the Palm Woods after 9 o'clock so it avoided me curious looks but I still had to face Bitters and both say that the reaction of the manager was something.
When I was making my way into the lobby, he was currently leaning against his desk still eating a huge package of popcorn. Only when he saw me walk in front of him, he literally dropped his wrist and remained totally speechless making me wince at the sight of his chewed popcorn.
I shuddered with disgust before going inside the elevator alongside Kelly. '' Ew! This is an image that will probably haunt me for life. ''
Kelly just shook her head in humor before pressing the button leading to our floor. As the story was displayed, I could feel my heart about to explode and I started to play nervously with my hands. And when the bell rang at the same time that the doors opened, I stayed just frozen in place. Kelly had to literally get out of the cage to move forward and I felt even worse as I could see our door approach.
'' Relax, Jacks. Everything will be fine. '' Kelly whispered encouraging as she pushed me toward the door before stopping along to me. '' They'll love you. ''
I took a deep breath, keeping my eyes on the only obstacle separating me boys. '' You'll stay with me, huh ? ''
Kelly shook her head immediately gave me a boost of confidence. I had not changed so much. More that really pleased me. Anyway, I don't really have a choice. With that in mind, I turned to the door wrist penetrating inside the apartment and instantly noticed the boys sat in front of the couch. They did not seem to have noticed my entry since they watched a hockey game and I closed the door behind me before spotting mama. Knight in the kitchen.
She had now turned back to me so she did not notice me not. Take a chance, I decided to start with women.
'' Hey, mama. Knght! ''
The woman turned with a smile about to speak when she suddenly froze in my view. Okay, so this was a good or a bad sign ?
I turned immediately to Kelly in panic before my eyes widen as Jennifer suddenly dropped her flat of her hands finally challenging the attention of boys and Katie. The apartment seemed suddenly go silent except for the voice of the television screen.
I noticed the mouths of boys started making me raise an eyebrow before literally jump back as the four boys rushed on me instantly.
'' Hi, I'm James Diamond. And I'm single. '' James said soon followed by Carlos.
'' Me, it's Logan. Do you got lost ? '' Asked the brunette amplifying my look of disgust as he raised his eyebrows suggestive. '' I can walk you to your room. Well, not in your bed-room but ... ''
He was suddenly thrust out of the way to be replaced by Kendall smiling.
'' Let there, breathe. '' He noticed that Kelly was trying to hold her laughter behind me and raised an eyebrow at her. '' Oh, hey, Kelly! When do Jacks back ? ''
I engaged my jaw in exasperation before turning to brown with a bored shine. '' I can hit them ?Violently !''
'' JACKS! '' Cried If the boys in achieving before jumping three steps back still in shock.
''Oh my God ! Ew! Did I just flirt with my sister? '' James groaned in horror.
I shook my head to give a new shine on Kelly before walking straight to Jennifer ignoring boys. '' Hey, uh ... I have not really eaten since this morning. Is ... is that there are still remnants of this evening ? ''
The boys were left totally in shock before transforming their best friend. She was now back to them but all they could do was watch with wide eyes. She was just well ... more Jacks. She looked actually a real girl. But not just a simple girl. She looked like a girl ... cannon. Not that she was not pretty before but it had crossed their mind in this direction.
Now they actually saw her potential. She really looked like the magazine of girls. That on which they used to fight. This seemed to be a whole new sense of protection at James. How she had first thought he had. He could not let the other guys think like that. Not on his sister.
I heard James strongly clearing his throat making me look at him from my eyelashes as I swallowed a bite of my sandwich that Jennifer had just prepared me. '' I can know what you're wearing ? ''
'' Yeah, where is the Jacks that we know ? '' Carlos Effected by sitting on the stool closest to me. '' Not that this is bad Jacks. In fact, I like her better. ''
'' Dude! '' Growled James hitting him upside his head before turning to his sister with an accusing look. '' You've seen what you've done ? You can not stay like that ! ''
'' Excuse me, what? '' Me I exclaimed in disbelief before slightly startled at the appearance of Katie before me.
'' Jacks, do I have your autograph ? ''
'' An autograph ? '' I repeated totally taken aback.
Katie hurriedly shook her head grower confused looks of the boys. '' That way, when you're famous, I could say that I have been your first autograph. ''
'' Actually, Carlos is the first. '' Intervened Logan left me even more confused as he shrugged his shoulders. '' She signed his plaster when he broke his leg in sixth grade. ''
Carlos immediately began to jump into the excitement of having received one of my first autographs and watched the group in disbelief before literally exploding. I jumped to my feet, actively shaking my head.
'' Okay! Everyone, STOP! '' Me I cried with bursts towards the boys and the little brown. '' This is ridiculous! First, stop looking at me like that. You all ! Then James, this is my new style therefore accept or suck! ''
My brother seemed about to argue, but I raised my hand quickly to arrest and repeated with more force. '' Or. The . Suck! ''
He crossed immediately his arms across his chest with a sullen mine and I raised my eyes before I turn to Kelly.
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'Oh yes ! This happened perfectly. '' I grumbled sarcastically before walking straight to my room before slamming the door closed.