Hehe…hey guys :) *hammer thrown at my head* Hey! Yes, yes, I know I haven't updated in like…7 months…but I was busy! …ish. I'm sorry guys, I know you might not forgive me, but don't hate on the story! Just hate on me :( but please, I worked pretty hard on this chapter, and it was kinda hard too because there was hardly any DxC in the talent show one! But actually, I was waiting for a few of my fave stories to get updated and then I'd update. But since no one did, I decided I might as well start :) This just goes to show you that reviews can really affect an author :)
And also, I'd like to make a shout-out to Wryter12, Since the Beginning, DramaRose13, Random9747649, puccaxgaru4eva1, bella-sk8er, and faxnesslover for reviewing last chapter, you know that I totally friggin love you guys! And especially faxnesslover because she sent a PM to me with very kind and encouraging words XD love you dude!
So anyways, enough of my rambling, on with the story!
Disclaimer: I don't own anything from TDI/A/WT, lame huh? :(
(Courtney POV)
I was still extremely tired from the dodge ball game yesterday. All that cheering and stuff could seriously take a toll on you! Add that to the fact that we pretty much partied all night, which was really fun. But it wasn't too much of a party, anyways. All we did was dance to the DJ (no, not our teammate DJ, a real DJ) and ate some chips and drank some soda that Chris supplied for us. So when he called us to the small stage near the edge of camp, I was hardly aware of what he was saying.
"Good morning, campers! Today's challenge is an everyday favorite for those uptight nerds and dorks at your high schools!"
"Great, does that mean I can go?" Duncan asked.
"No! At least not yet anyways. As I was saying, today's challenge is a talent show! Sing, dance, juggle. Anything goes," he said, then looked at Duncan, "as long as it's legal." Duncan snapped his fingers and groaned.
I patted his back and said, "Don't worry; you'll live a few hours without doing something illegal."
"Well, gee, thanks Court."
"You're welcome," I replied, smiling at his sarcastic response. Now that I've thought about it, it was pretty cute. He smiled back, making my stomach do a million flips.
"So get to it people!" Chris said, signaling everyone to get to work.
When he did so, the Killer Bass headed to the lake. I sat on a tree stump, clipboard in hand, ready to audition anyone who wanted to participate in this show. We only needed two more people, because we already decided on the way back that I was going to play my violin in the talent show.
"So who wants to go first?" I called out.
Harold stepped up first, taking a breath on what he was about to do. As he did, I yelled out, "Next!" because it looked like he was about to do something incredibly lame. I could hear Duncan scoff at him, as Harold walked away. Katie and Sadie came up next, bringing a boom box up with them. When they pressed play, they started to dance something so retarded that I couldn't believe why I wasted my time watching some crappy dance instead of looking for some real talent. I called Bridgette up next, seeing as she seemed really excited about this.
"Okay, I know it's kinda weird, but I can do a handstand for 20 minutes."
"That'd be cute if you were a monkey, but this is a talent show. Sorry Bridgette," I said, "DJ, why don't you come up next?" He did so, and began dancing like a little girl. But I've gotta admit, he did pretty well with the ribbon thing. Not many guys like DJ would do this kind of crap. Everyone clapped, including Duncan, so I decided to let him in.
"Okay, Geoff, you're up next." Geoff came up with his skateboard, and did some pretty tricked out moves with it. I let him in immediately.
"Cool, so it's gonna be Courtney's violin thing, DJ and his ribbon dance, and Geoff with his skateboard act, right?" Bridgette asked.
"Yep, I'm assuming so, anyone else care to audition?" I called out. Harold tried to raise attention to him but I pretended to not see him and said, "Okay guys. Let's practice and rest up for this evening." From there, everyone went their separate ways. Bridgette went to go watch Geoff and DJ practice, while I walked into the forest, Duncan trailing behind. I immediately got butterflies in my stomach, just looking at him my heart beat faster.
"Yesss?" I asked Duncan, because he was following me.
"What? Is it weird that I wanna watch you practice for tonight? I haven't watched you play in, like, forever," Duncan whined. I rolled my eyes and gestured for him to follow.
When we reached the destination of where I wanted to begin practicing, Duncan sat down and leaned on a tree, while I stood, took a deep breath, and began playing.
(Duncan POV)
As soon as Courtney began playing, I leaned against the tree and closed my eyes, letting my imagination run wild. In truth, I loved listening to Courtney play. It gave me a time to relax and think about all the stuff that has been going on throughout life, and since I haven't heard Courtney play in a long time, I have a lot to clear out of my mind.
I thought about how much I wanted Courtney all to myself, how much I wanted to win all that money so me and Courtney might actually have a chance of winning, because I know that she loves money. I wanted her to notice me, to fall in love with me, was it really that hard! I mean, she knew me inside and out, but why couldn't she able to distinguish the fact that head over heels in love with her? She's smart, so how come she couldn't solve this simple equation?
When she finished playing, I opened my eyes and stared at her. She stared back, like she was waiting for something.
"Oops, my bad, Princess," I said, and I clapped for her.
"Why, thank you, Duncan," she replied, while performing a sarcastic type of bow. We both chuckled a little, and Courtney joined me on the floor. She leaned her head against my shoulder and we just sat there for a little while, until we both fell asleep…
I stood on top of a tall hill, just staring out into the sun. I heard a noise behind me that said, "Follow me, Duncan." I did as told, and I trailed behind the beautiful girl with silky, chestnut hair that stopped a little above her shoulders. She was wearing a purple strapless dress that stopped right above the knee, and with a little silver tiara that sat on top of her head. She was the perfect resemblance of a goddess.
"C'mon Duncan, hurry up," she said, giggling. She turned around, and it revealed to be Courtney, looking as beautiful as she could ever be. I ran after her and smiled, she smiled back at me. That grin made me feel like a million of fireworks just exploded inside of my body, it was just that gorgeous.
"You're beautiful, y'know that?" I told her, "and I think I love you." She smiled as her arms wrapped around my neck, mine around her waist, and our heads leaned in until our lips were almost touching. Just a few centimeters apart…
"Guys, guys…GUYS!" Bridgette yelled while shaking our arms, waking me up from my dream.
"Mmph," I said in response.
"Mm…hey Bridge? What time is it?" Courtney asked, stifling a yawn.
"Uh…almost time for the show?"
"Oh crap!" Courtney exclaimed, and dashed off with Bridgette to the stage. I laughed at Courtney's uptightness. Getting up, I stretched for a few minutes and made my way back to the little stage slowly. I followed the girls backstage where everyone else was practicing their acts, where I joined DJ in a game of cards.
"So can you really do a handstand for twenty minutes?" Geoff asked.
"Yep. What? You don't believe me?" she asked.
"There's no way you could," I said.
"Tch, whatever, ante up boys," she challenged. I put three bucks on the table, while the other guys added in some coins and some chocolate. I got out my watch to see if she would actually last for twenty minutes.
"Okay, twenty minutes starting, now!" Bridgette said. She started stumbling around for a little bit, before getting her foot stuck in a rope. We started laughing, before something serious actually happened. The spotlight that was tied to the rope…fell on Princess.
"Courtney!" I yelled out in concern. I ran over to her as fast as I could, and found out that her head was bleeding.
"Oh, crap!" Bridgette exclaimed. Oh crap? OH CRAP! WAS THAT SERIOUSLY ALL SHE COULD SAY RIGHT NOW! I huffed with annoyance, then picked Courtney up as gently as possible and carried her into the infirmary tent. I watched Chef as he wound a long strip of cloth around her bloodied head.
"Mmm," Courtney groaned. I was at her side in a second to tend to her every need. "Duncan? Wh-what happened?"
"Oh, a spotlight fell on your head because Bridgette got her foot stuck in a rope," I explained, "so I carried you over here."
"Thank you. Ooh, I think Duncan Connor's(*) heart of gold is showing through," Courtney teased with a smile, poking my chest. When she finished that sentence, Bridgette ran in and pushed me out of where I was standing. I glared at her.
"Oh my gosh, Courtney! I'm so freakin' sorry! I didn't mean to get my foot stuck in that damn rope! I'm so sorry!" Bridgette apologized while giving her a hug.
Courtney laughed and said, "Bridgette, calm down, it's fine. You were just trying to prove some dumbass guys wrong."
"Thanks, Courtney…and about your violin," Bridgette began.
"What happened?"
"Um, it kinda smashed into a few pieces," I said before Bridgette could.
"Oh…my…God…Bridge, can you do me a favor?"
"Anything."
"Take my place in the show. I know standing on your hands won't do much good, but it's all we've got."
"Sure, okay, I won't let you down!" Bridgette said confidently.
"Alrighty guys, talent time!" Chris yelled annoyingly at us, shining his so called "bright smile."
~At the tiny, crappy theater~
"Time to get this party started! Screaming Gophers, you're up." Chris announced. Justin came on the stage, and started to do…okay, I have no effing clue what that fag is doing out there. He's just…what the hell! Getting splashed with water…and still get 6 points! DJ was on next. I guess he and Geoff were the only chance that the Killer Bass had. But of course, luck was not in our hand today because he totally screwed up his act. That ribbon got tangled. Oh God…tonight is gonna be fun.
(Courtney POV)
Oh God, we're dead, so freakin' dead. Bridgette just totally loaded up on the chips, and of course the bitch Heather had to point that out. Trent was up next, and he sang a beautiful song, obviously dedicated to Gwen. He scored 8 points. I wished Bridgette luck as she stepped out onto the stage.
But of course, something bad was bound to happen. In the middle of the act, Bridgette started barfing! Oh, my God! And let me tell you this, it so did not look all that pretty. Yeah, so in total, the Killer Bass had 4 points, two apiece. Heather went up, with a book in her hand. I recognized it, it was Gwen's diary! What the hell…oh no! By the time she finished reading, Gwen was gone. Ugh, the nerve of that girl!
Backstage, Geoff was getting ready. But he slammed on the board, and it snapped in two.
"Oh, great! This is so our night!" I cried out sarcastically.
"Oh no! What are we gonna do?" Bridgette said hysterically.
"Katie and Sadie are covered in barf!" I pointed out.
"So, Tyler, Harold and Duncan are left. We already know that Tyler sucks, what can Duncan do again?"
"I don't know, carve a picture of his own skull onto a tree? We're doomed!" I said. We peeked out the curtain, staring at Harold. We brought him onstage and told him to do his act.
He stared at us nervously and I said, "Well, go on. What have you got to lose?" Then he broke out and some weird sounds. In the beginning, I thought he was about to pass out or something. But then, he started getting some beat, some real good beat! I finally got what he was doing, he was beat boxing! And, damn! Harold was good at it! Wow…I mean, wow! When he finished, me and Bridgette went on stage to congratulate him and his "mad skills." I took a quick peek at Duncan, and saw somewhat of a sinister glint in his eye, and immediately stepped away, but I covered it with a smile.
We won, I couldn't believe it! I hopped off stage and gave Duncan a huge hug, just because I was happy. No other reason really…seriously! It's true…
But on the downside, my violin was still busted and broken into a million pieces, but all for good reason. I'll just get another one when I win Total Drama Pain in the Ass.
(*) A few chapters ago, I said Duncan's last name was Fletcher. But I decided to change that because Connor sounded so much cooler :D don't'cha think :) And as for now, Courtney's last name is still Harris…for now!
Me: OH MY GOSH IM FINALLY DONE!
Duncan and Courtney: *giving me the silent treatment*
Me: What!
Duncan: Gee, I don't know. You kinda like abandoned this story, for like, SEVEN MONTHS!
Courtney: And you broke my violin!
Me: Well I'm sorry! And Duncan, at least I put something up in March!
Duncan: Oh c'mon, Coffee and Reuniting sucked!
Courtney: Duncan! You shouldn't say that. I liked it! *argues*
Me: *sighs* Oi *turns around to look at them*
Duncan and Courtney: *making out really loudly* Mm…I'm sorry…mmm
Me: …Okay…well review!
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