Chapter 36
(Twila's POV)
"Oh goddesses..." I breathed, sinking down to the floor of the bathroom.
I heard someone knock.
"Twila? Are you okay?"
Valah opened the door and gasped, quickly closing it and locking it.
"Does that say what I think it says?" She asked, taking the object from my hand.
I nodded.
"Gods, what are you going to say to Satoshi?"
I looked at her.
"Do you think he'll freak?"
She put a hand on my shoulder.
"I think he will freak out at being happy, I don't think he'll panic. He loves you and I think he wants to have kids with you."
"But I'm only 17!"
She smiled.
"That's what I thought, too, until I spoke with Chip. It's actually been exactly one year."
"Exactly?" I repeated. "You mean it's..."
She nodded.
"Happy 18th birthday, Twila!"
"So you're saying we're all 18?" I asked. "Because if it's been 1 year, then you're 18, too!"
I laughed.
"Happy belated birthday to you, Valah!"
Then we both laughed and stepped out of the bathroom.
"You should go and find Satoshi, he knows that we're all 18 now."
I nodded and went around the house looking for Satoshi. When I found him, he was sitting in my bedroom looking out the window. I sneaked behind him and wrapped my arms around his waist, kissing his neck.
"What are you thinking about?"
"I'm just wondering if I'll be a good father or not."
He glanced at me.
"I heard what you and Valah were talking about."
I looked down guiltily.
"So, what does that mean?" I asked. "Because that sounds like you don't- ah!"
Satoshi spun around and pinned me to the bed, looking quite mad.
"I do want to have kids with you. I'm just worried that I'll turn out like my father..."
I blinked at him and gave him a small smile. I kissed his cheek.
"You won't turn out like your father, you're a better man than he'll ever be. I think you'll be a great father... and husband."
We shared a chaste kiss and headed out the room to meet everyone at the front door. When we got there, I spotted Saehara.
"What are you doing here?" I asked.
He smiled at me and hugged me.
"Grats on the engagement and the kid!"
I blinked.
"Did Valah tell you?"
"No, your brother did."
I looked at White Wings. He shrugged.
"I could tell that you were. Mom was the same way before she found out she was pregnant with you. Besides, I could sense it."
I nodded.
"What are you doing here, Saehara?" I repeated my question.
"I'm here to tell you what the categories are for the competition." He replied. "First is Family/Friends. Next is Love/Hurt. Next is Religious/Disney. And last is Freestyle." "Freestyle?" Krad repeated.
"Yeah, its where you can sing anything."
"Awesome!" Valah exclaimed. "Lets get going then!"
When we got to the school, we quickly got to the gym and headed backstage. Once we were there, Saehara motioned us to where there were some rooms where we could change.
"Okay! Who's going up first?"
"What's the genre again?" Vina asked.
"Friends and Family." Saehara answered.
"I'm going." Satoshi said.
"We need at least one more." Saehara begged.
"I'll go." I offered.
Saehara and turned around, pressing a button on his head set to tell whoever was on the other line what was going on. Then he turned around and pushed me and the other three into separate rooms.
"Twila, you're going first!" Saehara informed me.
"Okay, thank you!" I yelled back.
I pulled out the dress that I was going to wear for the show and slipped it on. It was a Beautiful Colorful Square Collar Short Sleeves Chiffon Satin Lolita Sweet Dress. I wanted a light coloured dress for the song that I was doing. I didn't need any darker colour yet.
When I was done, Saehara knocked on my door again.
"Your turn. Are you using an instrument?"
I nodded.
"Yeah, can you get me an acoustic guitar?"
He nodded and left before coming back with a light brown guitar.
"Thanks." I said once he handed it to me.
"So the gang's gonna be your band, right?"
"Yeah, call on Daisuke and Twilight. Dai's on drums and Twilight has her violin."
He nodded and I followed him out of the door. Once I got on stage with my sister and Daisuke, everyone cheered. Then I noticed three people sitting at a long desk right in front of the stage.
'I guess these are the judges.'
Then I realized who they were. Kira was in the middle with two others from the Council. One was from my clan and the other was from Valah's.
"What are you singing today?" Kira asked.
"Who I Am from Jessica Andrews." I answered.
Both Twilight and Daisuke perked up. I guess they knew the song.
Kira nodded to us and Daisuke started a rhythm with me and Twilight.
Who I Am by Jessica Andrews
Twila
If I live to be a hundred I am Rosemary's granddaughter So when I make big mistake I am Rosemary's granddaughter I'm a saint and I'm a sinner I am Rosemary's granddaughter I am Rosemary's granddaughter
And never see the seven wonders
That'll be alright
If I don't make it to the big leagues
If I never win a Grammy
I'm gonna be just fine
'Cause I know exactly who I am
The spitting image of my father
And when the day is done
My momma's still my biggest fan
Sometimes I'm clueless and I'm clumsy
But I've got friends who love me
And they know just where I stand
It's all a part of me
And that's who I am
When I fall flat on my face
I know I'll be alright
Should my tender heart be broken
I will cry those teardrops knowin'
I will be just fine
'Cause nothin' changes who I am
The spitting image of my father
And when the day is done
My momma's still my biggest fan
Sometimes I'm clueless and I'm clumsy
But I've got friends who love me
And they know just where I stand
It's all a part of me
And that's who I am
I'm a loser, I'm a winner
I'm am steady and unstable
I am young but I'm able
The spitting image of my father
And when the day is done
My momma's still my biggest fan
Sometimes I'm clueless and I'm clumsy
But I've got friends who love me
And they know just where I stand
It's all a part of me
And that's who I am
The spitting image of my father
And when the day is done
My momma's still my biggest fan
Sometimes I'm clueless and I'm clumsy
But I've got friends who love me
And they know just where I stand
It's all a part of me
And that's who I am
Everyone in the gym cheered and clapped. Kira nodded to me and I knew it was time to get off of the stage. Me and Twilight got off while Daisuke stayed on and Vina and Nina came on with Dark, each holding a electric guitar. I saw Satoshi come up to me, wearing a ripped muscle shirt and black jeans that were ripped at the knees.
There was even one on his right thigh. He also had no glasses and I realized he was wearing contacts. He gave me a quick chaste kiss.
"This is something that my father needs to hear."
He whispered to me before running up to the stage. I looked through the door that was just by the stairs and looked through it, spotting my father sitting by the Police Chief. When he saw what his son was wearing his eyes widened with anger.
"What are you singing?" Kira asked my fiancee.
"Perfect from Simple Plan." He answered calmly.
Kira nodded and Dark started the song before the rest of the band started together. Then Satoshi was singing.
Perfect by Simple Plan
Satoshi
Hey dad look at me And now I try hard to make it 'Cuz we lost it all I try not to think And now I try hard to make it 'Cuz we lost it all Nothing's gonna change the things that you said 'Cuz we lost it all 'Cuz we lost it all
Think back and talk to me
Did I grow up according to plan?
And do you think I'm wasting my time doing things I wanna do?
But it hurts when you disapprove all along
I just want to make you proud
I'm never gonna be good enough for you
I can't pretend that
I'm alright
And you can't change me
Nothing lasts forever
I'm sorry
I can't be perfect
Now it's just too late and
We can't go back
I'm sorry
I can't be perfect
About the pain I feel inside
Did you know you used to be my hero?
All the days you spent with me
Now seem so far away
And it feels like you don't care anymore
I just want to make you proud
I'm never gonna be good enough for you
I can't stand another fight
And nothing's alright
Nothing lasts forever
I'm sorry
I can't be perfect
We can't go back
I'm sorry
I can't be perfect
Nothing's gonna make this right again
Please don't turn your back
I can't believe it's hard
Just to talk to you
But you don't understand
Nothing lasts forever
I'm sorry
I can't be perfect
Now it's just too late and
We can't go back
I'm sorry
I can't be perfect
Nothing lasts forever
I'm sorry
I can't be perfect
Now it's just too late and
We can't go back
I'm sorry
I can't be perfect