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Chapter 11
It was the next morning, the day of Roy's big date and a day that promised to be extremely busy for the rockers. They had less than an hour to prepare for the big day at hand. They were scheduled to do promotional performances along with the other bands. They were requested do one song for each band for a commercial that would be debuting soon to advertise for the big event itself, which would be the final battle that would only consist of five of the original top ten performing in the commercial.
As they got ready, Roy was dreaming about his date with Kori. And Richard was trying to suppress his jealousy. They both should've had more important things on their minds as their band-mates kept trying to subtly remind them.
"Are you guys ready yet?" Vic asked for probably the tenth time that morning. "We got to go, we're supposed to meet with the other bands for about an hour before the performances."
"Relax, Vic. Why don't you, Joseph, and Richie-G go on down and we'll meet ya down there." Roy told Vic, since he and Garth still weren't completely ready.
"Alright," Vic agreed, "See ya down there." And with that Joseph, Richard, and Vic left.
When they got down to the lobby where they were supposed to meet with the other bands, it was overly-packed with people. The guys decided to stay together and work the room. They would do their best to mingle and meet as many of the bands as possible. Just then, Roy and Garth joined them and they surveyed the room, trying to decide where to start.
The boys were so busy, trying to decide what to do and where to start, they didn't notice Taboo, Promiscuous, and a new group of faces had walked up to them.
"Hi Roy," Krista strolled up to his side and picked up where they'd left off yesterday. She was so ditzy she barely noticed that Roy was more focused on Kori this morning.
"Hi." Roy said vaguely, his eyes never leaving Kori's.
Krista pouted finally getting the big picture. She left Roy's side and resumed her spot next to their band leader, Jinx.
Jinx smiled brightly and greeted each of The Outsiders excitedly. "Can you guys believe it? We're performing for a commercial that will be aired for thousands to see." Jinx chattered on eagerly.
"Yeah," responded Vic, with the same amount of enthusiasm. Looking at Karen, he mouthed for her to come stand by him, which she did gladly.
One of the strange new faces, a boy with green hair nudged Jinx with his elbow obviously impatiently waiting for his introduction.
"Oh, sorry," Jinx said suddenly, "This is Garfield Logan, and the rest of his band Relentless. He's the lead singer and the other two," She gestured to a lanky brunette girl. "Sam Drake, here plays the drums." She then pointed to the black-haired boy next to Sam and introduced him as, "Todd Simmons, he plays the bass."
"Nice to meet ya," they all nodded except for Raven, who's eyes never strayed from Garfield. She was trying hard not to be noticed, Raven was awfully shy and a hardcore introvert as a result she was very hard to get to know. Kori had picked up on her friend's dilemma right away and knew she was going to have to aid her friend in some way; otherwise she might never get the boy's attention.
Just then, Kori noticed an attractive young man walk past. Her eyes, sparkled with anticipation as she couldn't help but think, Who is that? Richard and Roy both of course noticed her impromptu gaze, and both glared ominously in the direction her gaze had just been. "Umm, could you excuse me for just one moment?" Kori said excusing herself, as she darted off in the direction of the boys' last threatening glare.
Richard and Roy now stared after her traumatized. W-W-W-What's going on here? Both thought simultaneously. What about our date tonight? Roy thought to himself. Both boys locked eyes, in a silent question, where both answered yes, as the two went after her.
"Where are they going?" Garfield asked the question, the others had just been wondering about.
"Let's just say, those two have a one track mind." Vic chuckled while Karen, Raven, Joe and Garth smiled knowingly. Garfield, Jinx, Krista, Morgan, Sam, and Todd all stared at them confused.
"I don't get it." Krista declared.
"Never mind." Raven spoke in her monotone voice that was foreign to them all except for Karen, with all eyes on her, Raven shrunk back timidly. Karen tried to give her an encouraging look but it was too late, if Raven had been going to say more she probably wouldn't now. Poor Rae, how will she ever make new friends if she won't even say more than two words. Karen thought.
Abruptly Karen had an idea she wasn't sure if it would work but she really wanted Raven to get aquatinted with the others.
"I'm ganna go find, Kori, Rae why don't you wait here with the others while I go see what's up, we probably should meet here after I find her. The performances should be starting up soon." And with that Karen smiled at Rae, winked at Vic and was off before Raven could protest.
When Karen found Kori, she wasn't alone. Richard and Roy were with her along with someone else she didn't know. His black hair was short and sleek; bangs covering his deep blue eyes giving him the perfect tall, dark, and handsome mysterious stranger appeal. Karen could tell that Kori was smitten and this could spell trouble for the other two boys.
The black-haired stranger was just introducing himself as Karen interrupted. "Hi." She blurted out, not sure what she was trying to pull exactly.
"Oh, hi Karen, I was just talking to… oh I'm sorry, it seems I didn't quite catch your name." Kori glanced over to Karen giving the last part emphasis.
"Xavier, Xavier Red. Lead singer of Pump." He introduced himself confidently, intriguing Kori all the more.
Richard, Roy, and Karen were all thinking the same thing. This is not good, this not good. This is not good!
"Well, it seems that the performances should be starting soon. We should get going, Kori." Karen interjected trying to get Kori away from Xavier. She was going to have to have a talk with her about this. I mean what about Richard and what about Roy? Hadn't she already had enough problems juggling those two? After all, I know that Kori didn't have any real feelings towards Roy, but what about Richard? I know Kori wouldn't want to ruin her chances with him.
Just then, the announcement came from overhead, interrupting Karen's train of thought. "First up for performing is, Pump." The announcer boomed. "Pump, please report to the stage."
"Looks like I gotta go. Excuse me ladies. Oh, and boys," Xavier added sneeringly to Richard and Roy. "I'll see ya later?" He then added looking at Kori.
"Yeah, later," Kori responded in a daze. Roy cleared his throat bringing Kori down from her high.
"Later?" Roy repeated with razor-sharp emphasis.
"Relax Roy, I'm sure she hasn't forgotten your date." Karen butted in again trying to subtly remind Kori of her prior commitment. Kori turned appropriately scarlet before nodding in response.
"Of course I didn't." She looked at Roy and gave him a re-assuring smile. Richard grimaced at the mention of Roy's date with Kori, who didn't seem to notice. Karen however did and patted him on the shoulder.