Disclaimer: I don't own Sonny with a Chance. I don't own So Random! either. But I think it'll be pretty good.
Okay, huggables, I'm sure most of you have heard about the ending of Sonny with a Chance. I hope you still watch So Random! because, if you think about it, it's still the same actors(minus Demi) and if it's anything like SNL(Brandon Smith's words, not mine) I think it'll be amazing. I respect Demi's decision, and just because the series is over doesn't mean fanfiction has to be. So keep writing SWAC fanfictions please. If we all stick together and write more than ever, it'll keep people's interests.:) Now, considering I stink at updating, I'll try harder.:)
"What the hell did you do to him, Cooper?" Portlyn's shrill voice reprimanding him was the first thing Chad heard when he got to work that morning. Rolling his eyes, he grabbed a banana from the commissary and sat down at the Falls table with it.
Why did Portlyn have to be so nosy? He didn't spend all his precious time yelling at her. Psh, as if she would be so lucky. "Look, as far as I'm concerned, it's none of your business. Besides, Skylar's fine." It didn't take a genius to figure out who she meant by "he".
She shook her head, sighing dramatically. "Chad, you don't get it. I don't know why you don't, but for some reason it went right through your highly conceited brain. Skylar is the only considerably decent one around here besides the Randoms, and you may have just begun a chain of events. Two months from now he'll be in some juvenile detention center for stealing or doing drugs or something. Do you want that to happen because you," she poked Chad in the chest, and he glared at her, "are too much of a jerk to apologize? Because I don't."
Chad watched with disdain as she crossed her arms in a huff. "Port, almost everybody in Hollywood steals or does drugs. I don't think they'd send him to juvi. A fine, possibly, but that's rare enough as it is."
Portlyn let out a groan of frustration as if the blonde were missing some obvious point. "But Chad, Skylar doesn't. He's a good person. He's still innocent and naïve. And he, of all people, doesn't deserve your temper. So just make things better before I decide to take matters into my own hands and tell your girlfriend all about the relationship between you and Sonny Munroe."
Chad stood up violently, his chair almost toppling over. "You wouldn't dare." He didn't even bother denying his feelings for the comedian. Portlyn knew too much already and denial wouldn't help. She would just blow things more out of proportion.
Smirking, Portlyn crossed her arms over her chest, victorious. "Oh, but I would. You're lucky I haven't already. There's a girl code, and the only reason I haven't told her yet is because this is the first time I've seen you happy in a long time and, believe it or not," she put a hand over her heart like the actress she was, "I care about you. But if you hurt the nicest guy I know, then I'm obligated to get my revenge."
Glaring at her, Chad threw his hands up in the air. "You don't think I feel bad? Portlyn, he's my best friend. And to be honest, I didn't mean to hurt him, okay? You're right, you're completely right about everything, and I don't know what to do about it."
As soon as he realized what exactly he'd admitted to, Chad bit his lip. Saying it out loud had just made everything ten times more real, and they both knew it. Portlyn moved over by Chad and put a hand on his bicep. "Chad, it's okay." Her voice was low, soothing. Right now, she could feel Chad shaking and didn't want him to start crying in front of everyone. He was one of her best friends, and she knew how hard this must be. It's not easy to be conflicted. "I'm here. And I promise I won't tell a soul, okay?"
He nodded, still biting his lip. Chad hadn't realized the impact his emotions had on him, because for the first time in a long time he felt as if he would cry. Tearing away from Portlyn, he walked out of the room quickly. She didn't try to stop him.
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It was about one o' clock in the afternoon, and Sonny was still swirling her frozen yogurt around in her cup and watching the door. Everyone was at lunch except for Chad, and, considering he had a girlfriend, she really didn't want to think about what that might mean. So she was committed to watching the door until her suspicions were proved wrong.
Finally, Chad walked in, Meghan trailing after him. The latter shot a small smile in Sonny's direction but knew better than to come over. She had obviously listened to the comedian's advice about not associating with the "Randoms".
Sonny visibly let out a small sigh of relief. Chad being here didn't necessarily mean the couple wasn't getting physical, but at least whatever they did was out and away from the studios. She wasn't sure they did anything at all, but he was America's heartthrob, known solely for being a womanizer.
Looking down, Sonny bit her lip in an attempt not to cry. Lately, that's all she had wanted to do. She wasn't quite sure how much longer she would have the strength to get through the day without exploding into a fit of rage or tears, but she knew it wouldn't be long.
One day, she promised herself, she would be able to look over at Chad and Meghan and smile, knowing they were happy together. Sonny would be able to do that easily because she would find someone who made her happy, too. Granted, this boy would be no Chad Dylan Cooper, but that would be okay. She would love him anyway. Right now, it seemed her feelings were no more reciprocated than the one's Chad's crazy fans acquired for him. That's what she was now, right? Just another crazy fan, dreaming of having CDC himself love her.
Sonny stood up abruptly, walking out of the commissary as quickly as possible. She wanted him to be happy but she didn't want to have to watch. It just hurt too much. Besides, she had rehearsal in ten minutes anyway.
Sonny was suddenly aware of a presence behind her, and she turned around, terrified to face another human being at the moment. But what she saw was so different from what she was expecting it startled her. Skylar stood in the hallway, his hair a mess, his eyes bloodshot and sad. He seemed to be staring down at the floor, perhaps at something only visible to his own eyes.
Now, Sonny and Skylar had never been close, per se, nor had they ever spoken a word to each other. However, he seemed like a decent person and she knew he was one of the nicer kids on the Falls. Seeing him like this upset the balance of the universe (or Condor Studios, at least).
Biting her lip, Sonny slowly inhaled and exhaled, debating whether or not to make a move and see if he was okay. Finally, she found the strength to speak up. "Skylar?" she croaked, shaking slightly. Nice or not, the state he was in right now scared the living daylights out of the brunette starlet.
His head snapped up, watching her wearily, his eyes tracing her every movement. It frightened her a little, but she remained rooted in the spot, hoping he would speak. When he didn't, she continued tentatively, prodding him to at least say something. "Are you – um, I mean – did you need something?"
Shaking his head slowly, Skylar bit his lip. "No. Nothing. I mean, it was stupid anyway." He slowly began to retreat, but there was absolutely no way she was letting him leave that easily.
Taking in a shaky breath, Sonny wrapped her arms around her torso insecurely. Her voice was low, daring, but inside she felt as if she would have a nervous breakdown. "Is it about Chad?"
The brunette boy stopped suddenly, looking at her. So she was right. It was, indeed, about Chad Dylan Cooper. The question, now, was simple: what did Skylar want to know, and what did he know that she didn't? "Um, yeah, actually, it is. Actually, it's more of a statement than a question, but I guess it has the principles of a question, too."
Nodding slightly, the comedian walked over to him. "Okay, I'm listening." If he went too far with his question/statement she would just deny everything and then leave. Still, she was incredibly curious as to what he could possible want with her, and what he thought she knew about Chad that he didn't. Wasn't this the same boy who had been best friends with Chad since the beginning of Mackenzie Falls?
He looked down. "Well, can I be blunt?" She didn't say anything, and he must have taken that as an affirmation, considering what he said next stunned her further into silence. "I'm not stupid, Sonny, and there was obviously something going on between you and Cooper before he went to shoot a blockbuster in New Zealand. The only thing I can't figure out is what exactly was going on between you two, and how New Zealand changed it."
It took Sonny a minute to find her voice. Skylar was smarter than she thought, and it terrified her to no end. "I don't know – in fact, I can't even begin to comprehend – what you're talking about. But maybe you should go to the nurse, because something is messing with your head." Mean, but necessary.
He scowled at her. "My head is perfectly fine. And I know for sure I'm not wrong. Sonny, there was something going on, and I'm not the only one who saw it. So give me your side of the story, and I'll take it to the grave." His voice became soft, unsure, and it restored her faith of him being a nice person. He was obviously not used to taking control. "I swear."
Biting her lip, Sonny sighed. "Why are you so curious?" She wasn't sure how Skylar tied into all of this, but she was positive that if she worked on him a little while he would spill any information she asked him to. The boy was as soft as a marshmallow when it came down to it.
He sighed, shaking his head and further messing up his hair. "Because Chad changed in New Zealand. And I don't think it's Meghan's fault. So maybe you know something, or at least have a guess as to what might have happened. He's different, Sonny, and even you can't deny that."
Sonny scoffed, crossing her arms. "Why on Earth would I know anything about Chad Dylan Cooper's life? I don't stalk him, you know. In fact, I could care less about his life."
Skylar looked at her skeptically, but he must have been itching to get an answer because he dropped it, instead taking an envelope out of his pocket. "I found this," he held up the envelope, and her jaw dropped. It was the letter she had written to Chad telling him to ask Meghan out. "in Chad's dressing room earlier when he was rehearsing, and I know you have answers to my questions."
Scowling at him, Sonny sighed. "What do you want to know?"
Skylar knows! Haha, I know he was a little different in this chapter, but, hey, he's hurting. *puppy dog face* Leave the poor boy alone. Heehee, sorry this took me so long, but I'll try to be quicker. However, I have a show next weekend and rehearsal every night, so it might be a while. If it is, I apologize. Wanna tell me what you thought of this chapter? Because the review button really wants to be tickled. And Happy Easter to everyone who celebrates it! If you don't, have a great rest of your weekend! SMILES!
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