Disclaimer I do not own Dream Street or any song used
Chapter 10
(A few weeks later)
"I can't believe Chris is still with Zoey." Becca said watching him answer his phone.
"I can't believe Zoe has lasted this long with him." Grace said turning to look at him. Just then the bus stopped in front of a hotel.
"Here we are." Claudia said getting off the bus. Chris got off the bus next, but he didn't go inside he was still talking on the phone.
"He looks a little upset." Becca said walking into the hotel.
After everyone checked in Chris was still outside. "You coming Addie?" Sadie asked.
"Go ahead, I'll be there soon." She walked out side looking for Chris. Chris banged his head against the back of the bench multiple times, hoping to knock some sense into himself.
"Stupid. Stupid. Stupid," he repeated monotonously under his breath.
"Chris? You out here?" He looked up and saw Addison heading towards him.
"Yup, I'm right here," he deadpanned; figuring there was no use since she'd already spotted him. She rose an eyebrow and approached him.
"Are you okay?" she asked uncertainly.
"No," he said honestly, reassuming his sulking position on the bench.
"What happened?" she questioned worriedly, taking a seat beside him.
"Exactly what you and everyone else told me would happen. Zoey dumped me." Addison's mouth fell open.
"I'm sorry," she said, unable to say anything of more comfort. He gave her a sad smile.
"It's not your fault."
"Hey, don't worry. I know it's not my fault I told you it would happen, but I'm apologizing because I know you're hurting, so I'm apologizing for the world putting you through pain-or something." He laughed bitterly.
"And believe me, the world gets a kick out of it." Addison's smile faded and she looked at him.
"Chris, I don't want you to think that way."
"And why not?" he demanded seriously, turning to meet her gaze. "Why shouldn't I think that it hates me? Why shouldn't I assume that it wants to keep me from getting anything I love? And why shouldn't I get anything that I want? Haven't I been a good person to everybody I know? Haven't I achieved my goals and made people happy? Maybe I'm just a fraud. An extra in earth. Just here to make things more confusing." Addison's face contorted into a mix utter sadness and anger. She was angry that anybody could ever convince Chris that he was worthless. She fought back tears as she grabbed his hand in hers.
"Look at me, Chris," she said in a neutral tone. He didn't move. "Christopher Trousdale, look me in the eyes right this instant," she said, more harsh than before. This time he winced at the sound of his full name, and finally obeyed. "Chris, you are worth a lot, and you should never ever assume that you're an 'extra'. You do make people happy, you do make your mark. Chris, I hardly know you and you're already one of the best friends I've ever had. You have that impression on people. They know that they can talk to you and you'll listen, and without hesitation or struggle cheer them up. I know that the world sucks, and most people who deserve it the least get mountains of bad luck, but in the end, it's all made up for."
"Is that an assumption?" he asked her sincerely. She shook her head.
"Most definitely not. It's a promise." Chris felt a strange burning sensation in his eyes and realized that he was about to start crying.
No, don't let anybody ever see you cry. Especially not Addie or the guys. You haven't cried in years.
"Thank you," he choked, finding it hard to keep back the tears.
Addison sighed and rolled her eyes.
"Cry, Chris, Don't hold it back. Guys are allowed to cry, you know. The stereotypical assumption that they're not supposed to is a load of crap. Cry, if you need to." So he did, realizing that she was probably one of the best people to cry in front of. He knew she wouldn't judge him for it, either. He didn't sob, he just stopped trying to hold back the tears, which now dribbled down his face. Here and there he'd make a small noise of misery, but managed to keep a cool composure as Addison slipped a friendly arm around him and encouraged him, constantly repeating that he wasn't doing anything wrong by crying.
After hours of sitting on the bench he finally got up to go to his room. Addison walked into her room. "Is Chris ok?" Grace asked.
"I don't know." She said laying on her bed.
"What do you mean you don't know?" Becca asked walking in the room.
"Well, Zoey broke up with him."
"I knew it!" Grace said sitting up from the bed.
"I'm calling her." Addison said picking up her phone.
"Hello." Zoey said in a way as if she had just woken up.
"Hey Zoe, it's me Addie."
"Hey, what's up?"
"Nothing, ummmm I heard you and Chris broke up. Can you tell me why?"
"Addie."
"Please!" Addison begged. Zoey sighed,
"He. . . He said he cared about me. . . You know I have had trouble letting people in my life ever since Josh died."
"What are you going to do Zoe? Become a nun." Addison almost yelled her face turning hot and red with anger. Zoey was getting really angry as well.
"Josh said he cared about me, and look what happened. Everyone I care about ends up leaving!"
"That's not true! I'm still here." Addison yelled back.
"Why do you think I left Tennessee!" Zoey hung up the phone. Addison sat on the bed. She could barley think.
"Come on Addie, the concert starts in two hours." Sadie said dragging her out of the room.
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Dream street was on stage singing one of their songs. Chris could barely think. He missed Zoey so much. "I can't believe Zoe did that to him." Becca said watching the band off stage.
"I can." Grace mumbled.
"Hey, who's that?" Sadie asked pointing to the other side of the stage. Addison squinted her eyes to look.
"It looks like. . . Zoey." she said still looking.
"What!" Grace said pushing Addison out of the way to see. "Come on lets go." She said grabbing her arm, and pulling her to the other side of the stage.
Late at night, awake and alone
I count the stars in the sky
Every cloud that rolls by
And I think of you, I whisper, I wish
With everything that I am
I'll do all that I can
'Cause baby I,
I just want you to see that baby you
mean the whole world to me
It's so right
When I see the love in your eyes
All that I wanna do
Baby is to spend my life with you
and I know as long as there is tomorrow
I'll be loving you right from the start
With all my heart
I can't believe what's happened to me
You stepped right out of my dream
Like nothing I'd ever seen
And I will love you
for the rest of my life
'Til forever is gone
You'll be the one
Whoa
'Cause baby I (Baby I, Baby I...)
never thought I would say that baby you (Baby you)
are my night and day
It's so right
When I see the love in your eyes
All that I wanna do
Baby is to spend my life with you
and I know as long as there is tomorrow
I'll be loving you right from the start
With all my heart
Addison and Grace ran up to Zoey. "Hey, What are you doing here?" Addison asked. Zoey turned around, and gave each of them a huge hug.
"I am so sorry Addie. You were right, and I was so rude."
"It's ok Zoe."
"I made a mistake. I really like Chris. I wish there was some way to tell him now." She said turning to look at him.
"Go on stage. It's his solo. Do it!" Grace said giving her a little shove. Chris stepped up to sing his solo.
Whoa oh oh
I know I'll be strong (I'll be strong, I'll be strong, baby)
With you in my arms (I want you in my arms)
Heaven brought us here together
We belong like this forever
Chris turned, and saw Zoey staring at him from back stage. He motioned for her to come on stage. She ran on stage, and fell into his arms. After hugging they slow danced together.
It's so right
When I see the love in your eyes
All that I wanna do
Baby is to spend my life with you
and I know as long as there is tomorrow
I'll be loving you right from the start
With all my heart
It's so right
When I see the love in your eyes
All that I wanna do
Baby is to spend my life with you
and I know as long as there is tomorrow
I'll be loving you right from the start
With all my heart
(With all my heart, with all my heart...)
Whoa oh whoa whoa, With All My Heart
Chris took his headset off, and kissed her. Addison stared at the two with envious eyes. "Addison, what's wrong? You look really freaked out." Addison realized her astonishment, and stutters,
"I'm sorry, I'm just a little surprised, that's all."
"Your not jealous. . . Are you." Addison stared at Grace in disbelief.
"NO, of course not. I'm happy for him."
"Are you sure about that?" Addison turned around and began to walk towards the dressing room. Grace ran to catch up with her. "Addison, I'm sorry. I didn't mean it. Addison stopped walking, but didn't turn around to look at her.
"Yes you did Grace. You did mean it, and the worst part is. ."
"What? Addison tell me." She said putting her hand on her shoulder. Addison brushed her off and kept walking.