Hey everyone! Just wanted to explain something before the chapter got a rollin'! Okay, I know you guys aren't really digging these past two chapters because of the songs and I completely understand. I seriously had a large internal battle about whether or not to omit them but then I realized that this chapter right here is very important, so I needed to put them all in. Sorry!

But don't worry; it won't ever be like this again. The next time you'll see songs is when they go to the Winter Ball and that one is going to be completely different. Those songs won't be like these songs or past songs. They'll only be KEY verses. You'll understand when we get there. I'm really sorry these have been very long and annoying chapters but this one is very important! Make sure you read the LAST SONG! IT IS VERY, VERY, IMPORTANT!

Anyway, enjoy the last of the Winter Concert! : )

Disclaimer: Seriously, does it look like I own YuGiOh GX? I don't people! If I did, this would be a freaking MANGA series!

Claimer: Seasons of Love, all of the seasons within it, and all of its original characters are exclusive property of Anime-Queen-2011. Copiers will be prosecuted to the highest extent of the law. JUST KIDDING! About the law thing, but seriously, it's mine. Get your own thing people!

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Jaden's POV

"Oh my God! Are we ever going to get to people we know and like?" Sam asked as she fast-forwarded once again. I kicked my feet up the footstool that Jesse had his on.

"There were other people in our class besides the four of us, Sam." She frowned.

"Do any of you guys sing again or can I stop it?" Danny shook his head.

"Claire and Jaden still have their own songs. The students placed in charge always go at the end. A long standing tradition." She grumbled.

"Super annoying. Uncle Chris, why did you bother recording people who don't matter?" I glanced over my shoulder. He gave her a disapproving look.

"Sam, just because you don't know them doesn't mean they don't matter." She smiled at him.

"Of course it does." He sighed as Uncle Mike chuckled. Uncle Jake looked at Mom.

"So, Lauren, when are you going to put up all of the decorations?" She looked around the room. We have yet to decorate the house and Christmas was in just a few days.

"Tomorrow I guess." She looked at me. "Would you and your friends decorate the outside?" I smiled at her.

"Sure, no problem. We just have to go shopping first." She smiled at me, standing up with her coffee cup. She walked over and kissed my cheek.

"You're such a good boy." I rubbed the back of my hand against my cheek.

"Want a treat?" Claire teased. I shot her a look. Everyone else just laughed.

"So I guess we'll have to shop fast," Morgan said. Atticus looked horrorstruck.

"I can't shop fast! I must take my time!" Chazz took a drink of his coffee.

"Then I guess we'll leave you at the mall." Atticus gapped at him. Alexis patted his leg.

"You can shop super fast, Atty. I've seen you do it." He folded his arms across his chest, leaning back against the couch, grumbling. I snickered and relaxed against the couch.

"Oh, come on!" Sam cried. She nearly threw the remote to the floor. I bit my cheek to keep from laughing at her. Joni patted her knee.

"Relax, sweetie. You get impatient too easily." Sam muttered and continued to fast forward. Joni rolled her eyes and turned her body to talk to Jim. I sighed and looked at the TV, watching the person on stage dance around really fast. My arms dropped behind the couch. Alexis cuddled into my side, her head on my shoulder. I smiled and brushed my lips over her forehead. She sighed pleasantly. Suddenly, someone nudged my foot. I glanced up, seeing that it was Jesse. He and Claire were sitting exactly like Alexis and I. I raised my eyebrow at him. He raised his eyebrow back at me. I narrowed my eyes at him. Suddenly, Claire's head jolted from Jesse's shoulder.

"I'm so not going on the roof to put the lights on." I blinked once, as did Jesse, and we both looked at her confused.

"O…kay?" Jesse said slowly. She rolled her eyes and looked at him.

"He-" She pointed at me, "made me get on the roof last time and I am not doing that again." I cocked my head lightly to the side before I realized what she was talking about. I snickered. She shot me a dirty look. "Be grateful Dad took all of my ammo!"

"Geez, you kids are deadly with those things," he called. Mia and Zoey giggled in my lap, covering their mouths with their hands. Tommy just clapped his, looking around confused.

"Well, if we're going to help put up decorations, when are we going shopping?" Syrus asked. Hassleberry shrugged.

"Nine-ish?" I offered. Claire, Sam, and Morgan all groaned. I laughed. "Birds of a feather!" The trio glared at me.

"Sis, you're missing Claire," Skyler called, looking over his shoulder at Sam. She cursed quietly under her breath as she rewound the tape. She pressed play as the curtain opened. Claire walked out onto the stage. It was empty minus the large screen in the background. The screen looked black, but you could see purple hues around it; the sky before the storm. She was dressed in black pants and a tight, black, sleeveless blouse. Her feet were bare. She stood in the stage, her arms hanging at her sides. Her hair was flowing loosely around her, lightly brushed behind her ears. A wireless microphone headset rested on her right ear with the mic curved toward her mouth. Music beated and the song began.

((Any and all dance moves are underlined and placed just before the lyrics to which they correspond.))

Claire dropped down onto her right knee, her hands folded behind her head. She turned her head away from the crowd and dropped her hands down to the floor.
How you choose to express yourself
She spun around once on her knees, falling back onto her feet and facing the crowd.
Its all your own and I can tell
She rose up slowly, snapping her body to the right and her head to the left. Her hair fanned in front of her face. She then snapped her head back to the right, brushing her hair back behind her ear.
It comes naturally, it comes naturally
She walked around in a small circle, her hands falling to rest just on her chest.
You follow what you feel inside
Her right side faced the crowd, her face turned toward the crowd. She was smirking slightly as she raised her right hand and wagged her finger in a manner used to show you're doing something wrong.
Its intuitive, you don't have to try
Her arm fell as she dropped back down to her knee. She watched the crowd as she brushed hair behind both ears.
It comes naturally, mmmm it comes naturally
Her hands fell to rest at the base of her throat. They ran slowly up her throat to fall back onto her knee.
And it takes my breath away
She used her hands and pushed herself up to stand straight, her arms flat against her side and palms facing the audience.
What you do, so naturally

Suddenly, the sprinklers the stage turned off, raining water down on Claire. The monitor behind her began flashing like a storm, clouds brightening as lightning and thunder blasted.

Claire pointed at the crowd, thunder boomed on the screen. She pressed her right hand to her chest, bending over slightly.
You are the thunder and I am the lightening
She raised her right arm over her head, bended over it. Her eyes were closed as she bounced back and forth slightly. She lowered her arm slowly and pointed at the crowd, pausing her motion. The rain began to soak her clothes and hair; both clung to her.
And I love the way you know who you are
Both hands rested on her chest as she bended back slightly.
And to me it's exciting
She used her hands to pull open her blouse, revealing a clinging black spaghetti strapped shirt.
When you know it's meant to be
She slid across the floor, her right hand on the back of her head and her left arm flung out. She slid back, her arms in reverse positions.
Everything comes naturally, it comes naturally
She pointed at the crowd and then pressed both hands to her heart.
When you're with me, baby
She raised both hands above her head and spun around clockwise and then counter-clockwise.
Everything comes naturally, it comes naturally
She snapped her head back and forth in time with the beats, her hair clinging to her cheeks. She was looking at the crowd.
Bay bay baby

Claire spun around in a quick circle, water splashing up and around her.
You have a way of moving me
She stopped spinning, facing the audience, and did a back flip as lightning flashed on the screen.
A force of nature, your energy
She landed on her feet as thunder crashed.
It comes naturally (You know it does)
It comes naturally
Claire slid across the stage, falling to her side but catching herself, bracing her hands against the water-slicken stage.
Mmmm yeah
She rolled onto her back and jumped on to her feet, nearly slipping forward but instead spinning around on her toes,
And it takes my breath away (Every time)
She dropped down to sit on the stage, her legs out toward the crowd and leaning back on her hands.
What you do, so naturally

Claire did a backwards summersault and landed on the balls of her feet.
You are the thunder and I am the lightening
She rocked forward and pressed her hands to the stage, balancing on them for a moment before vaulting off them and landing on her feet, her arms raised high above her head.
And I love the way you know who you are
And to me it's exciting
She pressed her index fingers against her temples, leaning forward slightly and winking.
When you know it's meant to be
She slid across the stage, her arms folding out at a diagonal angle. Water splashed up high around her. Her clothes and hair clung tighter to her body.
Everything comes naturally, it comes naturally
She twirled around on her feet, water fanning out like a twister.
When you're with me, baby
She slid back across the stage, mimicking the way she did before.
Everything comes naturally, it comes naturally
She faced the crowd, hair clinging to the front of her face. She placed her right hand on her chest where her heart was and seemed to pulse her chest with the beat.
Bay bay baby

Claire launched forward, grabbing a poll that now appeared off to the side. When she grabbed it, sparks flew out, alighting the stage.
When we collide, sparks fly
She spun around the poll, using only her hands, and when she came all the way around, she released it and slid forward on her knees
When you look in my eyes, it takes my breath away

Claire fell to her stomach and rolled onto her back, jumping up to land on her feet, knees bent and leaning slightly forward.
(You are) You are the thunder and I am the lightening
She rocked forward and pressed her hands to the stage, balancing on them for a moment before vaulting off them and landing on her feet, her arms raised high above her head.
And I love the way you know who you are
And to me it's exciting
She pressed her index fingers against her temples, leaning forward slightly and winking.
When you know it's meant to be
She slid across the stage, her arms folding out at a diagonal angle. Water splashed up high around her. Her clothes and hair clung tighter to her body.
Everything comes naturally, it comes naturally
She twirled around on her feet, water fanning out like a twister.
When you're with me, baby
She slid back across the stage, mimicking the way she did before.
Everything comes naturally, it comes naturally
She faced the crowd, hair clinging to the front of her face. She placed her right hand on her chest where her heart was and seemed to pulse her chest with the beat.
Bay bay baby

Claire laced her fingers above her head, elbows bent out, and spun around, water fanning out around her. She spun clockwise.
Naturally
She spun counter clockwise.
Naturally
Clockwise.
Naturally
Counter clockwise.
Naturally
Clockwise.
Naturally
She did a back flip, landing with her left leg extended and her hand on the ground, supporting her. She was looking at the crowd.
Bay bay baby

Claire stood up straight and laced her fingers again, spinning counter clockwise.
Naturally
Clockwise.
Naturally
Counter clockwise.
Naturally
Clockwise.
Naturally
Counter clockwise.
Naturally
She lowered her arms and folded her arms across her chest, the music fading out.
Everything baby comes naturally. (A1)

The music ended and the sprinklers were turned off. The curtains began to close but you saw me walk out with a towel, wrapping it around Claire and helping her off stage. She slipped but I caught her, my arm curling around her waist. She started laughing as we carefully got off stage. Then you saw about a dozen kids with towels whipping up the stage when the curtain closed completely.

"Smooth one," Chazz said, snickering. Morgan, without looking at him, kicked the back of his chair, causing him to fall out of it. Claire smiled at her appreciatively as Chazz pulled himself back into his chair.

"That must have been a hard dance to do," Atticus noted, his chin in his hand. He looked at Claire. "I give you an eight out of ten." She sweatdropped.

"Umm, thanks?" I laughed and nudged his leg with my foot.

"Watch it, Mr. Next-Big-Thing. And why only an eight?" He looked at me.

"I saw those falls. I know they weren't on purpose." Claire rolled her eyes.

"Of course they weren't on purpose but because I knew the stage was going to be slick with the water, I was prepared for something like that. Hence why I was able to brush both instances off without freaking out like some people." She rolled her eyes to look at me. I blinked and stared at her confused.

"What?" Morgan and Danny laughed.

"Dude, when we were watching her dance and she fell, I had to grab you so you didn't run out and try to catch her or make sure she's okay," he said. My cheeks heated up slightly as I remembered my reaction. Alexis seemed to move closer to me.

"Danny…when did you start saying 'dude' all the time?" Kaite asked, looking up at him. He blinked once and then whipped his head around to look at Mark, pointing an accusing finger at him.

"You've cursed me!" Everyone laughed at him. Mark just stared at him confused.

"You freaked out?" Hassleberry asked, giving me a strange look. I looked at him.

"Would you believe me if I said no?" He shook his head. I sighed. "I didn't think so." Claire nudged my foot with hers.

"He was just being overprotective, Hassleberry, that's all. It's his nature." She smiled widely at me. "He wouldn't be Jaden if he didn't worry excessively over everyone he loved." I smiled softly back at her. I felt nails dig slightly into my side. I looked down to see Alexis' hand causing the little bites of pain.

"Lex?" She looked up at me, confused. "Can you…ahh…ease your fingers up a bit? I think I've lost feeling in my side." She gasped a little and immediately withdrew her hand. I rubbed my side, trying to get the blood flowing again. She covered her mouth with both hands.

"Oh my God, Jaden! I'm so sorry!" I chuckled and reached up, removing her hands and kissing her mouth.

"I'm fine, no need to freak." She smiled slightly at me.

"Hypocrite!" Claire fake-coughed. I turned my head slowly to glare at her. She was smiling innocently at me. "I didn't say anything."

"Do you need some medicine for that nasty cough of yours?" She just smiled wider.

"Whatever do you mean? I never coughed, did I, Jesse?" She looked up at him. He chuckled and shook his head.

"Robin, you traitor!" He fell out of his chair, dragging Claire down with him. She epped slightly, landing on top of him. I leaned forward, looking down at them. "I stand corrected. Good work, Robin." He groaned and dropped his head against the ground. Claire blew her hair out of her face and stood up, pulling him with her.

"I sense Jadenman getting his butt kicked in the near future." She looked at me. I gave her a cocky smile.

"You don't scare me, Joker." She smirked and walked over to me, leaning down, her hands on my knees, her face only a few inches from mine.

"You shouldn't be afraid of Joker, Jadenman. You should be afraid of Claire Sato. She's much more dangerous." I swallowed slightly.

"Yes, I hear she is very terrifying." She sat up and whapped the back of my head. "Violence!" I rubbed my head, even though it didn't hurt. She rolled her eyes dramatically as she dropped back into her chair next to Jesse.

"Hey, the next act is coming on!" Tyler called. We all turned back to the screen.

"Oh, it's Jaden!" Blair said. Sure enough, the curtains opened and I walked out onto the stage. I was wearing jeans, a tight, black muscle shirt with a short sleeved, white shirt left unbuttoned. A microphone headset was on and I was wearing simple, white tennis shoes. Music began playing. I was staring down at a cell phone in my hand.

I snapped the phone shut and shoved it into my jean pocket, keeping my eyes on the ground.
I hung up the phone tonight
Something happened for the first time deep inside
It was a rush, what a rush
I sat down on a couch that was in the middle of the stage, picking up a picture frame that was lying there, staring at it.
'Cause the possibility
That you would ever feel the same way about me
I threw the frame like a Frisbee, watching the glass shatter as it hit the floor.
It's just too much, just too much
I leaned forward, resting my elbows on my knees and threading my fingers through my hair.
Why do I keep running from the truth?
I dropped my left arm, having it drape across my legs and looked up at the crowd. My right hand remained threaded though my hair.
All I ever think about is you
Slowly, I dropped my arm.
You got me hypnotized, so mesmerized
And I've just got to know

I flipped backwards off of the couch, causing it to fall on its back. The cushions skidded every which way. I landed with one knee braced against the floor, using my right hand to support myself.
Do you ever think when you're all alone
I stood up and pressed my hands against my chest.
All that we could be, where this thing can go?
I twirled my fingers around the sides of my head once like when you show someone's crazy. Then I fell forward, bracing against my hands. I didn't actually hit the stage.
Am I crazy or falling in love?
I shoved my feet underneath my chest and used them for support. My body jolted once on "crush". Then I proceeded to tumble backwards, landing on my feet.
Is it real or just another crush?
I stood up slowly, my right hand extending and my hand clenching like I just caught something.
Do you catch a breath when I look at you?
I brought my hand back, splaying it across my chest. My head turned away from the crowd, my eyes closing.
Are you holding back like the way I do?
I opened my eyes slowly, lowering my arms to my sides. I took a few steps back, my eyes glued to the floor.
'Cause I'm trying and trying to walk away
My head snapped up, shaking from side to side. I did a back flip, landing like I did when I got off the couch.
But I know this crush ain't goin' away-ay-ay-ay-ayy
I stood up slowly.
Goin' away-ay-ay-ay-ayy

I shoved my left hand in the front pocket of my jeans, running the index finger to my right across my forehead. I was walking toward something.
Has it ever crossed your mind
I grabbed a braided rope that was hanging from the ceiling, hooking my feet on the ball and hanging on. The rope spun around slowly.
When we're hanging, spending time girl, are we just friends?
I flipped off the rope, landing on my feet with both hands in my pockets.
Is there more, is there more?
I kneeled down, next to the picture frame. I brushed the broken glass to the side and grabbed the picture.
See it's a chance we've gotta take
I slowly looked away from the picture to the crowd.
'Cause I believe that we can make this into something that will last
I ran over to the cushions, using them to slide down the stage.
Last forever, forever

I flipped off the cushion, landing on my feet. The cushion kept going.
Do you ever think when you're all alone
I pressed my hands against my chest.
All that we could be, where this thing can go?
I twirled my fingers around the sides of my head once like when you show someone's crazy. Then I fell forward, bracing against my hands. I didn't actually hit the stage.
Am I crazy or falling in love?
I shoved my feet underneath my chest and used them for support. My body jolted once on "crush". Then I proceeded to tumble backwards, landing on my feet.
Is it real or just another crush?
I stood up slowly, my right hand extending and my hand clenching like I just caught something.
Do you catch a breath when I look at you?
I brought my hand back, splaying it across my chest. My head turned away from the crowd, my eyes closing.
Are you holding back like the way I do?
I opened my eyes slowly, lowering my arms to my sides. I took a few steps back, my eyes glued to the floor.
'Cause I'm trying and trying to walk away
My head snapped up, shaking from side to side. I did a back flip, landing like I did when I got off the couch.
But I know this crush ain't goin' away-ay-ay-ay-ayy
I stood up slowly.
Goin' away-ay-ay-ay-ayy

I stared down at the picture, shaking my head slowly.
Why do I keep running from the truth?
All I ever think about is you
With both hands I crumpled the picture up and let it fall to the stage.
You got me hypnotized, so mesmerized
And I've just got to know

I did another back flip, this time ripping off my white jacket. I pooled behind me as I landed.
Do you ever think when you're all alone
I stood up and pressed my hands against my chest.
All that we could be, where this thing can go?
I twirled my fingers around the sides of my head once like when you show someone's crazy. Then I fell forward, bracing against my hands. I didn't actually hit the stage.
Am I crazy or falling in love?
I shoved my feet underneath my chest and used them for support. My body jolted once on "crush". Then I proceeded to tumble backwards, landing on my feet.
Is it real or just another crush?
I stood up slowly, my right hand extending and my hand clenching like I just caught something.
Do you catch a breath when I look at you?
I brought my hand back, splaying it across my chest. My head turned away from the crowd, my eyes closing.
Are you holding back like the way I do?
I opened my eyes slowly, lowering my arms to my sides. I took a few steps back, my eyes glued to the floor.
'Cause I'm trying and trying to walk away
I dropped to the stage, bracing my hands again. I spun my legs underneath my body, moving my arms when they would have collided. Then I flipped low to the ground and landed on my feet with my knees bent.
But I know this crush ain't goin' away-ay-ay-ay-ayy
This crush ain't goin' away-ay-ay-ay-ayy
I tumbled backwards, lying on my back with my arms out.
Goin' away
Goin' away-ay-ay-ay-ayy
My hand curled around the picture I crumpled. I stood up, holding it, and grabbed my jacket. I flung it over my shoulder and walked off stage, smoothing out the picture with one hand.
Goin' away! (A2)

The curtain closed slowly, applause filling the room. The gang was staring at the screen, their chins almost on the carpet. I looked around at them, worried. Claire leaned toward me, her hand curling around my ear.

"I think their brains broke." She looked away from me. "Except Chazz, he never had one to begin with." Said boy whipped his head to glare at her.

"What was that?" She just smiled at him and sat back down.

"That was…wow, Jay," Syrus said. I scratched the back of my head.

"Thanks?" Really, how am I supposed to respond to that?

"Hey, the next act is already starting," Sam said.

"That was fast," Axel said. Morgan and Danny suddenly looked at each other.

"It's the last act," she said. He nodded. There was an evil glint in both of their eyes. They were up to something.

"What's the big deal about the last act?" Brad asked. The two of them snickered and smirked evilly.

"The last act?" Claire said slowly. We both looked at each other. Then, when we finally looked at each other, every neuron in our brains fired up and we figured out what they were getting at.

"TURN IT OFF!" we both screamed at Sam. She jumped, shocked by our outburst.

"What?" Claire was trying to free herself from the tangle of the blanket Jesse had gotten for them. I was doing the same.

"Sam, for the love of all that is holy, turn it off!" she cried. Just as Claire and I freed ourselves and were about to move on Sam, Morgan and Danny jumped into action. He jumped behind the couch, grabbing my arms and pulling them over my head, pinning me. Morgan did almost the same thing to Claire, except she had her hands pinned behind her back.

"Let go!" We both struggled rather fruitlessly.

"Not a chance. You did this to us and now we're doing it to you," Danny said. Claire looked up at Morgan, looking positively terrified.

"You guys are kidding me right?" They shook their heads. "Did you guys completely forget!?" They looked at each other, confused. Claire and I both tried to free ourselves with that moment and failed.

"Stay!" they barked. I looked at Sam.

"Sam, if you love me, you will stop the tape now!" She looked honestly worried. Claire and I were both freaking out, more than what would be considered necessary. But it still wasn't working.

"Okay, click play. I gotta see what they're freaking out about," Aster said.

"NO!" Claire and I screamed. But it was too late; Sam clicked play and the final act began.

The curtains opened, the stage was empty. There was no sound, just absolute silence. Suddenly, Claire began singing. A spotlight shot out on the right side of the stage where she stepped out. She's dressed in a white dress that fell just below her knees but clung at the bodice; the same one she was wearing at the beginning of the show. She is wearing a microphone headset. The spotlight followed her around.

((Claire singing is italicized. Jaden singing is bolded. Both singing is bolded and italicized.))

Take time to realize,
That your warmth is
Crashing down on in.
Claire stared down at her open hand.
Take time to realize,
She clenched it slowly, bringing it up to rest on her heart.
That I am on your si-i-i-de
Didn't I, didn't I tell you.

She stared down at the stage, dropping her hand so it hung at her side.
But I can't spell it out for you,

Another spotlight light up the left side of the stage, where I walked out singing. I was wearing my suit, minus the jacket. Simple black slacks and a white button up shirt, the top two buttons left undone. I was also wearing a headset.

Claire looked over at me, watching as I approached her.
No, it's never gonna be that simple
She shook her head slowly as I grabbed her hand.
No I can't spell it out for you

I pulled Claire against me, raising the hand I grabbed and placing my other and her back. She rested her free one on my shoulder. I took a step back, leading her.
If you just realize what I've just realized,
I spun her around once, drawing her back to me.
Then we'd be perfect for each other
And we'll never find another
I dipped her, spinning around in a circle once.
Just realize what I just realized
We'd never have to wonder if
Claire let go of my hand and stepped away from me.
We missed out on each other now.

I touched her hand. She took a step away from me.
Take time to realize
Oh-oh I'm on your si-i-de
I raised my hand to her face, pressing it to her cheek and forcing her to look at me.
Didn't I, didn't I tell you.
Take time to realize
I placed my other hand on her other cheek, framing her face.
Oh-oh, I'm on your si-i-de
Oh-oh-oh

She placed her hands on mine.
But I can't spell it out for you,
They curled around mine and she pulled them away from her face.
No it's never gonna be that simple
She tried to take a step back but I grabbed her hand and pulled her to me once again.
But I can't spell it out for you.


I raised the hand I grabbed and placing my other and her back. She rested her free one on my shoulder. I took a step back, leading her.
If you just realize what I've just realized,
I spun her around once, drawing her back to me.
Then we'd be perfect for each other
And we'll never find another
I dipped her, spinning around in a circle once.
Just realize what I just realized
We'd never have to wonder if
Claire let go of my hand and stepped away from me.
We missed out on each other now but

Claire wrapped her arms around her and shook her head, taking a step back.
It's not the same
I took a step forward and touched her hands, pulling them away from her. She looked up at me. No it's never the sa-a-ame
I curled one hand behind her neck, pulling her face to mine.
If you don't feel it too.


Claire shoved me away from her, leaving her left hand extended.
If you'd meet me half way
I grabbed her hand.
If you would meet me half way.
We slowly raised our hands, pressing palm-to-palm, and interlocking our fingers.
It could be the same for you.

Claire let go of my hand and stepped away from me.
We missed out on each other now.

I pulled Claire against me, raising the hand I grabbed and placing my other and her back. She rested her free one on my shoulder. I took a step back, leading her.

If you just realize what I've just realized,
I spun her around once, drawing her back to me.
Then we'd be perfect for each other
And we'll never find another
I dipped her, spinning around in a circle once.
Just realize what I just realized
We'd never have to wonder if
Claire tried to pull away but I kept my grip on her and spun around once, forcing her to follow my lead.
We missed out on each other

Claire slowly began to relax against me, her head falling to rest on my shoulder as our practiced dance became a quiet embrace.
Just realize what I just realized
Then we'd be perfect for each other
Slowly we stopped moving around the stage and just began taking small steps, hardly dancing anymore.
And we'll never find another
Just realize what I just realized
We'd never have to wonder if we missed out on each other now.

Claire leaned back, looking up at me.
We missed out on each other now

I raised one of my hands from her waist and curled it behind her neck.

We missed out on each other now.

Claire and I closed our eyes and rested our foreheads together.

If we missed out on each other no-o-o-ow. Yeah

Realize
I opened my eyes slowly, as did Claire, and we just stared at each other.

Realize
Slowly, without thinking, I leaned in and captured Claire's lips with my own, our eyes slipping closed.

Realize

The music slowly drifted to an end, neither of us moving. Claire's hands were pressed against my chest, her head tilted slightly. Even when the music was done, we still didn't move. No one made a sound. Slowly we pulled away from each other, our faces flushed and breathing deeply. Suddenly, everyone burst into applause. We both jumped, Claire instinctively grabbing me. When our actions caught back up with time, her face became deep red and she took a large step back, her eyes glued to the stage. My own face became red as I turned around and headed backstage, to the side I entered on. Claire went opposite of me, pressing her hands to her cheeks. The curtains closed and chatter filled the empty view.

Sam clicked stop, only four minutes too late. Everyone sat in silence.

"Oh…I completely forgot about that," Danny said as he slowly released me. I snapped my head around to glare at him.

"You think?" My voice was a high squeak. He held his hands up defensively.

"My bad. Well, our bad." He looked at Morgan. I gnawed my teeth together slowly, turning to face Morgan. She had her hands up. Claire's face was as red as a cheery, from what you could see through her fingers. Her face was buried in her hands.

"How were we supposed to remember you guys kissed? That was not in the routine." She smirked. "Or was it?" Claire snapped her head up.

"NO!" she shrieked. Morgan jumped back, trying to get out of reach.

"Well…that was…interesting." Axel said slowly. I groaned and dropped my face into my hands.

"I'm going to go bury myself alive now," Claire said. I looked up to see her standing up. I followed her.

"I'll do the same."

"Different holes, please," Morgan and Danny called. We both stopped and spun around.

"Okay, that's it! You guys are dead!" we snarled. They screamed and took off running. I began chasing Danny while Claire chased Morgan. He ran upstairs and down the hall. I skipped all of the steps and almost caught him when I saw something. I looked over the railing and down at Alexis. She had her knees pulled against her chest, her arms around them. Her bangs were shielding her eyes. I turned around the corner, out of site of everyone, and slowly slid down the wall. Danny was all but a forgotten memory. I laced my fingers through my hair.

Seriously, how much pain is Alexis in now after seeing that? After seeing mine and Claire's kiss?

After seeing my very first kiss with a girl she already felt threatened by?

I banged the back of my head against the wall and dropped my forehead to my knees.

"She'll forgive you," Claire said. I snapped my head up, seeing that she was sitting next to me. She smiled at me. I turned away from her.

"I wouldn't forgive me."

"Why? You guys didn't even know each other then. She can't hold that against you. Please don't tell me she honestly thought she was your first kiss." I shrugged.

"She never asked and I never told." She sighed and placed her hand on my arm.

"Give her space and time, she'll get over it. Get over everything." She squeezed my arm. I placed my hand over hers and squeezed it, smiling at her.

"Thanks, Claire. You're a good friend." She giggled and flipped her hair over her shoulder with her free hand.

"Yeah, well, it comes with this gorgeous package." I chuckled and let go of her hand and she let go of my arm. For some reason, that little moment with that little gesture caused a different feeling to stir inside me. Like I just let go of a part of me and she just let go of a part of her. I watched her as she walked back downstairs, calling threats to Morgan and Danny. I chuckled and looked down at my watch, tracing my finger around it.

Sighing, I stood up and walked to my room, closing the door softly behind me. I walked over to my bed, sitting down on the edge close to my side table. I picked up a picture I always had sitting there. It was of me and Claire at the airport the day she left for America. We were holding each other tightly, my hand resting on the back of her head and lower back. She was clutching the back of my jacket, her face buried in my shoulder. The day she left, I felt a different feeling, one that physically hurt me for weeks. I traced the frame, smiling softly.

What did I just lose with her…again?

xXx

Narrative POV

Alexis closed Jaden's door quietly. He didn't even notice her watching him, too engrossed in that picture of him and Claire. She leaned against the door, her hands shaking against it. Her heart was beating furiously in her chest and tears stung her eyes. She'd have to be blind not to see that Jaden still loved Claire. She could see it in his eyes every day. She closed her own and traced the chain to her locket slowly, as if relishing it's smooth texture for a final moment. Her head fell back against the door, turning softly to the side.

'Goodbye, Jaden.'

A lone tear hit the hardwood as a heart shattered.

xXx

Sam: Geez, she's hiding already. Okay, she wanted me to assure you guys that all of this, including that kiss, will be explained next chapter. Shopping and karma does wonders for confessions.

Just chill out and try not to kill her, okay? She had to work really hard to get this chapter just right. Anyway, review you awesome reviewers and ahh…don't kill me…or Mel.

Kill Chazz. XD

By the way, Mel told me to tell you guys that because of the holiday season she'd love to reach 400 reviews. That'd be the best Christmas present for her. Don't worry, she also told me to say that you'll get the triple present pack on Christmas Eve like every year so you have plenty of time. Plus you'll get a bonus one on Christmas. That's five chapters including this one! Piece of cake for you guys!

So you know the drill! Review!

-x-Anime-Queen-2011-x-

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A. Songs.

1: Naturally by Selena Gomez ((Claire's Song))

2: Crush by David Archuleta ((Jaden's Song))

3: Realize by Colbie Callet ((Jaden and Claire's Song))