This chapter is slightly longer than usual…okay fine, it's a lot longer than usual but you'll all thank me for it though! I promise.
Anyways, I continue to own less than when this story started…Seriously my brother just stole my last package of smarties…
Chapter 14
"Oh, stop fussing Isa you look great."
"You really think so?"
Alice nodded. "I like how you're stepping a little out of your usual comfort zone, it's fantastic."
Isabella nervously bit on her lip. Her dress was a little bit more adult than her normal attire but she liked it. The color was a deep red and it clung tight to her waist line and flowed down gradually down the skirt. The top was cut straight down the center of her chest and connected with her waist band. She wore a long bead necklace down her front. Alice had helped with her hair, helping her pin it up and placing a little tiara into the curls. No matter how old you get, you should still feel like a princess. A few pieces of hair blew naturally around her face.
"You're not too bad yourself," Isabella noted, "though those beads must have taken forever."
Alice smiled and adjusted her hair extensions in the mirror. Her dark hair now reached her waist and was done in a long French braid [Since that was her trademark]. She had curled up her bangs to the one side. Her dress was short, ending at her knees, she wore thin matching stockings as to not break her Lolita vows. Her dress was made from a thick rainbow colored silk and was bunched up in the front and down. The sleeves dropped off her shoulder in little wisps. The beads in question were falling from her skirt and tied off at the bottom. Every time she moved her hips, it came with her own theme music!
"Thanks, Izzie, so you nervous?"
She shook her head. "Well…maybe a little bit. Only because it's open mic and I know for certain that Phineas would drag me up there at some point." She rolled her eyes.
"Well it is a performing arts school." Alice shrugged. "It was bound to happen. Besides we might get more than just plain old dance songs, that's pretty awesome right?"
She nodded.
"Maybe even some J-pop or K-pop even. I really love SHINee or Big Bang, they're both K-pop. Kanon is still my favorite though."
"I have no idea what you are talking about," she admitted.
"I have to educate you, honestly!"
Isabella smiled. "Well maybe we'll have to get you up there tonight then. If I'm going up then so are you."
"Well…I've only ever sang in front of an audience once and at that point…well I spent more time staring at the bloody ceiling than at the audience."
"Don't worry, maybe you could get someone to duet with you."
She nodded. "Yeah, maybe but we really need to get done there. Being fashionably late is so last year."
She laughed.
'Come on, the guys will already be down there."
Evan could not believe that she was doing this. Dressed simply in a black and red knee height dress, she paced down the hall outside of the dining hall where the dance was supposed to be.
It feels like we've been out at sea, boy
She could hear the music from where she was and she had to admit that she did like the song. Not much the artist but the song was amazing.
So back and forth that's how it seems
She could easily just go in, it wouldn't be that difficult and yet it felt so difficult.
And when I wanna talk you say to me that if it's meant to be
It will be
Just when she built up the courage to walk inside, she chickened out and went back to her pacing. No one had seen her here, she could pretend that she had never come and just leave. No one would know the difference.
So crazy is this thing we call love
And now that we've got it
We just can't give up
I'm reaching out for you
Except for Sam, that annoying voice in her head reminded her.
He would be devastated.
Got me out here in the water and I
I'm overboard and I need your love
To pull me up
I can't swim on my own
So she clutched her fists and marched to the doors. She took a deep breath before shoving them open.
Feels like I'm drowning without your love
So throw yourself out to me
My life saver, life saver, life saver, ooh
Never understood you when you said
Not many people were there yet. Mostly the sound crew and a few others, she recognized Isabella and Alice standing by the refreshment table. Sam was busy over at the stage, talking with the teacher running the orchestra. The music students would be switching out throughout the dance so that they would have time to dance and have fun while also getting bonus marks for volunteering their services for the music. A boy and girl were currently up on stage, beautifully singing 'Overboard.' Evan admired their talent, she could never be that good.
You wanted me to meet you halfway
I felt like I was doing my part
You kept thinking you were coming up short
Evan stuck off to the side and looked up at the decorations. Not very well done, to be honest, it was all very simple and could have been done better. Most likely that is because the dance committee only consisted of three people. Sam being the president of that trio.
It's funny how things change because now I see
So crazy is this thing we call love
Now that we've it, we can't give up.
Same finally noticed her and waved. She couldn't help but smile and wave back to him. He said goodbye to the teacher and walked over to her. He was dressed up nicely in a black tuxedo with a bright purple bowtie. Sam always did like to be unique.
I'm reaching out for you
Got me out here in the water and I
I'm overboard
"Hey, Evan! You made it." He grinned when he finally reached her.
"Well I did tell you I would and look, no sketchbook. You should be proud."
I can't swim on my own
"I am, very impressed." He admitted. "I like you dress."
Feels like I'm drowning without your love
She blushed but he didn't seem to know it. He looked towards the stage.
"Thanks," she muttered.
"So, you liking the entertainment?"
"They are very good."
"Good, they should be. They have been rehearsing for weeks."
"When's your song?"
"Last song of the night," he replied. "Should be a real excellent… Well, see you later, Evan!"
"Bye!"
It's supposed to be some give and take I know
He walked off probably to talk to some of his cooler friends. She sighed and decided to go find somewhere to sit and wondered if she could sneak out until the big performance. He most likely wouldn't even notice, he hardly ever notices her.
But you're taking and not giving anymore
So what do I do?
So what do I do?
'cause I still love you, still love you baby
And you're the only one who can save me
The band just got a new song ready and started when the guests began to arrive. The girls arrived in a flair of long colorful skirts. The boys filed in behind them, most of them dressed smartly in black or white tuxedos. As per usual the hall spilt into a boys and a girl's side. Phineas waited by the doors, waiting for Isabella and Alice. He wanted them to be there when he hit the button.
The doors swung open. Isabella with Alice on her arm waltzed through the doorway. Phineas hit the button.
I was standing side by side
As a shadow crossed his mind
What it takes to come alive
There was a gasp of surprise as the entire hall walls changed. The walls turned black until paint splotches banged against it.
"ThisissoPhineas," Isabellasaidwithasmile.
It's the way I'm feeling and I just can't deny
But I've got to let it go
"Talking about me?" Phineas shouted over the music.
Isabella turned and met his eye with a smile.
We found love in a hopeless place!
We found love in a hopeless place!
"Go find Ferb," she hissed.
Alice smirked but held back her snide comment and retreated into the crowd to find Ferb.
We found love in a hopeless place!
We found love in a hopeless place!
"You look amazing," Phineas complimented.
She blushed.
"Thanks," she shouted.
I need you more
Kill the heartbeat in my mind
"Wanna dance?"
She nodded and linked fingers with him.
It's the way I'm feeling I just can't deny
They jumped around and sang along to the song, acting like three year olds but simply not caring. That night was simply about fun and that's what they planned on doing.
They both grinned, Cheshire cat grins.
But I've got to let it go
Finding Ferb seemed like a harder task than she had thought. Everyone looked the exact same in the dark of the hall. The walls were beginning to change to change however as the next song came on. She had to wonder if he had planned ahead and got a different wall setting for each song played…What would happen when they put on the open mic and not organized songs?
Well it was Phineas and Ferb we were talking about here. They would think of something.
Ah oh, ah oh
You were in college working part time waiting tables
Left a small town, never looked back
I was a flight risk
With the fear of falling
Alice finally spotted Ferb and Ferb finally spotted Alice. He calmly walked towards her and held out his hand. Alice smiled and took it happily, letting him pull her close. She put her arms around his shoulders and he placed his hands around her waist. Ferb was careful to not step on her toes.
Wondering why we bother
With love if it never lasts
She laid her head on his shoulder.
The second you believe it
We're laying on the couch
The moment I can see it
Yes, yes I can see it now
Do you remember we were sitting there by the water?
You put your arm around me for the first time
You made a rebel out of a careless man's careful daughter
You are the best thing that's ever been mine
She smiled against his shoulder. She loved being in his arms, she felt so safe. It was like the rest of the world disappeared and she only faintly heard the music in the background.
And I remember that fight 2:30am
Everything was slipping right out of our hands
I ran out crying
And you followed me out into the street
Braced myself for the goodbye
'cause it's all I ever known
And you took me by surprise
And said
In time with the song Ferb whispered, "I'll never leave you alone."
Alice couldn't help the childish grin. Ferb was just so sweet sometimes.
He said, I remember how we felt
Sitting by the water
And every time I look at you it's like the first time
I fell in love with a careless man's careful daughter
She is the best thing that's ever been mine
"Jessica we're already late!"
"Have you never heard of the term fashionably late?" She snapped back. She sat in front of her mirror and blinked on more mascara and adjusted her not-so-subtle- blue eyeliner.
"We are the best pieces of action at this school, Belle and we need to make an entrance."
Belle nodded. "Yeah, I know but I don't want to miss too much that's all."
"Don't worry about it, the party doesn't start until I walk in anyway. There that should do it."
She set down her compact and stood smoothing out her dress. The dress of course was an original Alexander McQueen [Well that's what she told everyone anyways besides it looked just like one of the dresses from his 'Savage Beauty' collection]. The dress was royal blue and looked like it was made from rose petals in texture and volume. The underneath poofed out with white petals, she wore a pair of dangerously high, high heels to match.
"Come on, let's get going." She stated. "Don't want to miss our opening song."
The second the door swung open, the song currently playing stopped and the band quickly started playing another. The walls swapped backgrounds and went to black again. A microphone was handed to Jessica and she began to sing.
The walls started shooting fireworks.
Do you ever feel like a plastic bag?
Drifting through the wind wanting to start again
Do you ever feel, feel so paper thin
Like a house of cards
One blow from caving in
Do you ever feel, so very deep
Six feet under and no one seems to hear a thing
Do you know that there's still a chance for you?
'cause there's a spark in you
The crowd went insane, as if it was really Katy Perry marching so purposely through the crowd and to the stage.
You just got to ignite the light and let it shine
Just own the night like the fourth of July
'cause baby you're a firework
Come on show 'em what you're worth
Make them go,
As you shot across the sky
'cause baby you're a firework
She had reached the stage and she raised her arms and started walking around singing the lyrics with a powerful voice. Despite how much most people hated her, you simply could not deny what an amazing singer she was.
Boom, boom, boom
Even brighter than the moon, moon, moon
Boom, boom, boom
Even brighter than the moon, moon, moon
Of course they all clapped and cheered for her. Of course, she basked in it and bowed and refused to leave the stage until she had had her fill of the spotlight. She walked off the stage, still waving to the crowd. A few people rushed up to her and gave her the usual compliments. She lived through those compliments of course.
She would die without them.
Evan had located a corner and had sat down in it. She rolled her eyes at the attics of her fellow student. She loved the song and she was an amazing performer. It was just the way that she acted, the fact that she needed the applause that honestly ticked her off.
The students switched out in the orchestra, playing a random club dance song until they were situated. Evan switched positions, to get more comfortable. She could see Kat in the crowd, she was talking with a few of her friends and was dancing and having fun. Evan wanted to join them but was honestly very scared. What would happen if they just laughed at her?
No, she was safer here.
Or better yet, upstairs in her dorm, drawing.
She was almost ready to take off when she saw Sam push through the crowd. He plopped down next to her.
"What are you doing? Sitting here all by yourself?"
"What?"
"Why are you sitting by yourself?" He shouted over the music.
She laughed. "Just board!"
The music had finally got in order and had switched to something a lot slower. She clapped her hand over her mouth, realizing how loud that must have been.
When it rains, it pours and opens doors that flood the floors
That always keep us safe and dry
In the mist of sailing ships, we sink our lips into
The ones we love that have to say goodbye
Sam sternly held out his hand and helped Evan up.
And as I float along this ocean
"Dance with me?" This seemed more like a command than a suggestion. So she didn't argue.
I can feel you like an ocean that won't seem to let me go
'cause when I look to the sky
Something tells me, you're here with me
And you make everything alright
It was a little awkward, dancing with Sam, her best friend. But it was a nice awkward.
When I feel like I'm lost
Something tells me you're here with me
And I can always find my way when you are here
He spun her around, laughing when her skirt spun with her.
And every word, I didn't say
Caught up in some busy day
Sam had never noticed, but Evan had really pretty eyes.
And every dance on the kitchen floor, we didn't have before
Even though her lips were stretched out by those braces, her lips still looked soft.
And every sunset that we miss
What are you thinking? She's Evan! She's your best friend and you're in love with Kat, Sam reminded himself. He seemed to have to do that a lot, lately.
I'll wrap them all up in a kiss
Pick you up and all of this as I sail away
And Evan was completely and blissfully unaware of Sam's inner turmoil. She just was so glad that she had come, despite hating dances and dresses and most other really girly things. She couldn't get over the fact that she was really enjoying herself.
Phineas didn't know the song but he didn't care. He loved the excuse to hold Isabella. He spun her around and led in a waltz that led her to having the biggest grin ever. She giggled, nearly every time he spun her. He loved every second of it and couldn't believe that he had spent so many years being horribly oblivious, when she was always right there.
Well he had plenty of time to make up for that then.
It feels like its impossible to fly
But with you I can spread my wings
It had taken forever for Isabella to convince Alice to perform and even longer to agree on a duet to sing. Eventually they found one that they both liked and knew word for word. It wasn't J-pop or K-pop since there was no way that Isabella could learn those lyrics in time. But they both loved the song 'Perfect' by Pink so they spilt it in two and turned the beloved song into a duet. [AN: Alice's parts are in bold]
Made a wrong turn, once or twice
Dug my way out blood and fire
Bad decisions, that's alright
Welcome to my silly life
Mistreated, misplaced, misunderstood, miss
You know it's all good, it didn't slow me down
Mistaken, always second guessing, underestimating
Look I'm still around
Pretty, pretty please, don't you ever, ever feel like you're less than
Less than perfect
Pretty, pretty please, if you ever, ever feel, like you're less than
You are perfect, to me
The crowd clapped and cheered for the girls but unlike Jessica they didn't bask in it and they made their way down to the dance floor, accepting the compliments flying every which way. Ferb was about to open his mouth to congratulate his girlfriend on the song when…
A hand tugged on the beads hanging around her waist. They fell to the ground and rolled every which way. Alice froze for a moment, it had taken her hours to string all those.
"Oops, those should be more secure you know, it's a safety hazard!" An annoyingly cheerful, familiar voice chirped.
Alright as promised here's the song list, in order:
Overboard by Justin Bieber [Don't judge, the song's good…not much to say about the artist…]
We found love by Rihanna
Mine by Taylor Swift
Firework by Katy Perry
When I look to the sky by Train
F***CKING perfect by P!nk
Will update soon!