RUN TO ME
Disclaimer: Do I really have to say this anymore? The Walt Disney Company owns "Whistle While You Work", I think. All I know is that I don't own it. I think that cricket dude owns it too...oh well.
A/N: Sorry all for the really extended break. School started to get really heavy on the homework front, and I didn't have enough time after finishing homework to get online. (Darn my geometry teacher and his love of homework!) Anyways, stuff has slowed down now, so that means-you guessed it-more story! * waits for applause * * watches tumbleweed go by * ok then, so, on with the story!
to reload-yeah, filler chapters don't really warrant full reviews. sorry about the song being a little hard to read, as I've said before, ff.net obviously has something against their stories having decent spacing, and no matter how hard I try (and I do try) it doesn't work. oh well, what can ya do? keep reviewing, if you still want to read it after the long, seemingly endless hiatus.
to amber_1134-well, I'm glad that I could make your first fanfic reading experience a good one. ah, the ever-present spacing issue. it doesn't ever work for me for some reason, so I have come to the conclusion that either my computer or ff.net has some major problem with decently spacing my stories. hmmmm, In A Heartbeat............I know that show! Shawn Ashmore (so hot!) and Lauren Collins were on it! I used to love that show! * grumbles because Disney Channel doesn't show reruns * in regards to the song choice, thanks! I like that song a lot. Anyways, hope you keep reading and reviewing!
to Infinity86-thank you, and I'm honored that you feel honored! aww, do I have to tone down the attitude? just kidding, I'll see what I can do about that, but at least I hooked her up with Travis! gotta give me half credit on that one! the wrap-up will be very interesting, believe me. I've already got some ideas for the sequel, just not a title yet......oh well, it'll come to me eventually! besides, I've still gotta finish this one! keep reading and reviewing!
to The Truth Reaper-read the entire story before you review. learn some manners. no further comments at this time.
WHISTLE WHILE YOU WORK
About a half hour after the phone call, Lily and Kayla were sitting up in Kayla's room, working on their Current Events project, titled- somewhat ironically-"Radio Free Roscoe: Love It Or Hate It?" The project title was Kayla's idea, mentioned to Lily before during the phone call, and their idea was simple.
"OK, so this is what we're gonna do," Lily said as Kayla wrote everything down on a notepad, "We should go around school and do a survey of how many kids listen to RFR, and then break it down into how many like it and how many don't. That way, we can get our project done, and find out what the listeners think all at the same time!"
Kayla laughed and said, "Very sneaky Lily. I love it. OK, so now we have our idea, and we have our plan, so the next logical question is: How should we set up the survey? Should we do a random surveying of 100 kids, or just a random surveying of a few kids, like 30 or 40?"
Lily thought for a moment, and then said, "I think we should do it out of 100 kids, because then we'd be able to do clear percentages. Now, remind me, how did you get the idea for this project from a Stacey Orrico song?"
Kayla shrugged her shoulders and said, "I dunno. My brain sometimes works in ways that even I don't understand. I guess it's because maybe, subconsciously, RFR is our way of filling in that need for more out of life." Kayla shook her head slightly, "That sounded a lot less psychological in my head." Lily laughed and said, "I think Travis and his psychology is starting to rub off on you." The girls laughed, then turned to Kayla's computer to start drawing up the survey questions and tally sheet. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Outside, a car drove up to Kayla's house and stopped in the driveway. The car's driver stalled for a minute and looked at the house, then got out of the car and walked up to the door. The stranger breathed in quickly, then knocked on the door. When Kayla's mom answered, the visitor said, "Shh. Don't tell Kayla it's me." Jessica Adams smiled, and the visitor was let inside and shown the way to Kayla's room. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Kayla and Lily had just finished printing out the last of the papers needed for their project, when a knock was heard. "Come in," Kayla and Lily said together, not looking up. Kayla turned around to see who it was, and when she did, she screamed.
"AHHHHHH!!!! Jordan!" Kayla screamed happily, as she ran to hug her friend, "When did you get here?" Jordan grinned, happy that her surprise worked, and said, "Literally a few seconds ago. Your mom let me in." Jordan then noticed Lily, and introduced herself, saying, "Hi, I'm Jordan Rogers. You must be Lily Randall. Kayla's told me a lot about you and the others." Lily smiled and extended her hand, which Jordan shook with a smile. Lily said, "I hope Kayla hasn't said anything bad about any of us, or else we'll have to do something about it." Jordan laughed and said, "No, all good things, especially about your guitar playing. I hear you're pretty good at it." Lily was about to answer Jordan when Kayla's phone rang. Kayla shrugged her shoulders and picked up the phone.
"Hello?"
"Kayla? You there?"
Kayla groaned and said, "No Ray, I'm not here. Actually, this isn't even me, this is Lily doing a very convincing imitation." She then put her hand over the receiver and mouthed "Ray" to Lily and Jordan.
"Well, I just called to see if you had any ideas for the Current Events project."
"Yes, Lily and I do, and no, we're not telling you."
"Damn," swore Ray, "There goes me and Robbie's chance at an A. Well, thanks anyways."
Kayla laughed and said, "No problem Ray. I'm sure you and Robbie will be able to come up with something." Ray grumbled something that sounded vaguely like, "Yeah, right, that'll happen," then hung up.
Kayla turned to Jordan and Lily and said, "Well, since it's almost 10:00 at night, I guess we should consider turning this into a sleepover. Lily, you allowed to stay?" Lily smiled and said, "Yep. Mom said that if work on this project went anytime over 9:45, that I'm staying whether I want to or not!" Lily then produced the sleeping bag and PJs that she had packed in her bag, to the extreme amusement of Kayla and Jordan. Kayla looked at Jordan, intending to ask the same question, but stopped when Jordan grinned and pulled from behind her back a suitcase and a sleeping bag too, the production of which sent all three girls into a fit of laughter and proved to Lily Kayla's statement that Jordan was always prepared, no matter what. Later, Kayla's mother came upstairs to tell the girls that Jordan's mom had called and said that Jordan was staying for a few days, and not to worry about school, that Jordan already had the assignments from her school already in her suitcase. The girls stayed up till almost 2 in the morning that night, talking and watching movies. (A/N: We are now going to skip to the afternoon, at RFR time) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
"I'm Question Mark and I'm wondering: Why is it that whenever teachers correct us, it's ok, but when we try to tell them if something's wrong, we get slapped with detention?"
"Maybe it's because the teachers don't want to look like idiots in front of their students."
"Sodapop makes an excellent point."
"Thanks Shady," said Kayla, "What do you think of all this?" The DJs of RFR were just starting their after-school broadcast, debating a topic which one of them-Ray and Lily both, but primarily Ray-had first-hand experience in.
"I don't think it's right that teachers get to correct us, but when we have a legitimate point and we point it out, that we get in trouble," Lily answered, "What about you Pronto?"
"Two words: It sucks," Ray said. "I mean, teachers get to tell us when we're wrong all the time, why shouldn't we have the same privilege?"
"Listeners, I would like to take a moment to announce that at exactly 4:01 p.m., our very own DJ Pronto used a big word correctly in a sentence," said Robbie. Kayla and Lily laughed, as did Travis, who had been silently listening as he usually did.
"Hahaha, very funny Question Mark," said Ray, "I know how to use plenty of big words correctly."
"Yeah," Lily said, "For instance, he just used the word 'question' correctly."
Kayla and Robbie sniggered as Ray threw a dirty look Lily's way. "I think it's time to play some music," Ray said, "And I think I have the perfect song for this moment and topic."
"And after the song, we'll be taking calls on today's topic," said Robbie.
"So here's 'The Wall,' by Pink Floyd," Ray said. Travis cued the music, and the studio was filled with the sounds of Pink Floyd and laughter at Ray's dancing-well, attempt at dancing. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
"And that's why we think that you guys are right and the teachers are wrong," said Ed and Ted. Lily shook Ray awake, and Kayla's head raised off the desk as Robbie said, "Thanks Ed and Ted for your always, ahem, interesting calls."
Travis held up the chalkboard with the name "DW" on it. "DW you're on RFR," Robbie said, "What's your opinion on this?"
"This is Daniel Waller, principal of Henry Roscoe High," the voice said. Upon hearing the identity of their caller, the 5 DJs reacted in semi- different ways. Travis raised his eyebrows in surprise, Lily and Kayla's jaws dropped open, and Ray nearly choked on the Snickers bar he was eating between calls. Robbie, however, attempted to stay calm and answered, "Well, listeners, let it never be said that Radio Free Roscoe isn't full of surprises! So Principal Waller, what do you think of the topic at hand today?"
"I believe that students have no right to contradict their superiors, just as adults have no right to contradict their employers. The students of Henry Roscoe High have, of late, forgotten that it is their place to learn what their teachers have to teach them, and that it is not their place to try and teach the teachers something that is obviously and blatantly wrong." At this, Travis had to resist the urge to snort into his microphone. He had been in a situation with Principal Waller before involving a disagreement over the events of the Boxer Rebellion, an incident that ended with Waller conceding a small amount of defeat. It was obvious from this statement that Waller had gained a case of selective amnesia since the incident had occurred. Waller continued, "People who encourage their fellow students to disrespect their teachers and the students who do disrespect their teachers in this manner deserve punishment, and at my school, punishment will be given. Radio stations like this do nothing more than encourage the students of Henry Roscoe High School to misbehave, defy authority, and disrespect their elders. That is all," and with that, Waller hung up.
"Wow," said Kayla, "That was interesting. But I have a question for you Principal Waller, if you are still listening that is: You said that we encourage people to disrespect their elders. Do you include yourself in this category?" Kayla's fellow DJs sniggered at this comment, made to sound so innocent but obviously meaning otherwise.
"I believe that by the use of the word 'elders,' Principal Waller meant our parents and teachers and educators in general," Travis said, in his usual sudden burst of wisdom, "I don't think he meant that he himself was 'elder' in the 'old person' sense of the word, but in the 'authority figure' sense of the word."
"Or maybe he just wanted to say something to stick it to us," Ray said. The other DJs laughed at this observation, obviously more correct than the explanation Travis gave. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
"Well, that was one of the more interesting shows we've had here at Radio Free Roscoe," Robbie said as he put his headphones down on the table after the broadcast had ended for the day. The meaning of Waller's phone call had sparked a debate not only among the 5 DJs, but among the callers as well, and had taken over the majority of their airtime, with temporary forced breaks for music.
"Does it get that interesting often?" Kayla asked.
"Not this interesting," Travis replied, "But we did have an on-air auction that got pretty weird once. You wondered about that My Pretty Pony doll Ray has on the bookshelf in his room? That's where it came from."
Kayla laughed, remembering Ray's feeble attempts at trying to pass it off as a toy left at his home by his cousin that afternoon, the first time that Kayla had gone over to his house with the others. Ray blushed and mumbled something incoherent as Robbie, Lily, Travis, and Kayla laughed. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
"So Kayla," Lily said as the group left the warehouse/station, "You and Jordan coming to Open Mic Night tonight at Mickey's?"
"Jordan?" Travis asked with a raise of his eyebrow, "This wouldn't be the Jordan that is currently a DJ of your pre-RFR radio station?"
"The very same," Kayla said with a laugh, "She drove in last night, and she's staying for a few days. She wanted to meet you guys, so I figured that when Lily invited us to Open Mic Night last night, it would be the perfect opportunity for you all to meet."
"Fine with us," Robbie, Ray, and Travis said together.
"So it's settled then," Lily said with a grin, "You and Jordan meet the boys at Mickey's at 8:00. I'll already be inside doing a final run- through. Get a table or a booth or a stool or whatever's available. And Ray?" The boy looked up and said, "Yes?"
"Behave yourself! I don't want to hear that you've been being rude, insulting, or just plain stupid to one of Kayla's oldest friends."
"You better listen to her Ray," Kayla said, "Lily gave me license to torture you if you do anything to Jordan."
"Me? Rude, Insulting, Stupid?" Ray asked with mock innocence, "Never! OK, I'll give you the stupid part, but the rude and insulting thing is way out of line."
While the others laughed at Ray's stupidity, Lily punched him in the arm. The 5 friends then went home, to prepare for the meeting and Lily's debut.
First chapter in a looooooooooong time, I know, but I hope that I can make up for it with the next few chapters! And for anyone who read the author's note at the end of chapter 9, I have changed my plan, and the time jump will take place in a few chapters, maybe chapter 12 or 13. I have a plan for this story to only be about 20 chapters long, maybe less, and then have a sequel, or possibly make this the first story in a trilogy. It's all up in the air right now. Anyways, here's a preview of the next chapter, the first part in a three-parter.
Title: If I Sing A Song (Part 1) Summary: Kayla introduces Jordan to the gang. Will sparks fly between Jordan and a certain single RFR DJ? Lily performs one of her songs for the first time, live at Mickey's Discs. What will be the public's reaction?
Disclaimer: Do I really have to say this anymore? The Walt Disney Company owns "Whistle While You Work", I think. All I know is that I don't own it. I think that cricket dude owns it too...oh well.
A/N: Sorry all for the really extended break. School started to get really heavy on the homework front, and I didn't have enough time after finishing homework to get online. (Darn my geometry teacher and his love of homework!) Anyways, stuff has slowed down now, so that means-you guessed it-more story! * waits for applause * * watches tumbleweed go by * ok then, so, on with the story!
to reload-yeah, filler chapters don't really warrant full reviews. sorry about the song being a little hard to read, as I've said before, ff.net obviously has something against their stories having decent spacing, and no matter how hard I try (and I do try) it doesn't work. oh well, what can ya do? keep reviewing, if you still want to read it after the long, seemingly endless hiatus.
to amber_1134-well, I'm glad that I could make your first fanfic reading experience a good one. ah, the ever-present spacing issue. it doesn't ever work for me for some reason, so I have come to the conclusion that either my computer or ff.net has some major problem with decently spacing my stories. hmmmm, In A Heartbeat............I know that show! Shawn Ashmore (so hot!) and Lauren Collins were on it! I used to love that show! * grumbles because Disney Channel doesn't show reruns * in regards to the song choice, thanks! I like that song a lot. Anyways, hope you keep reading and reviewing!
to Infinity86-thank you, and I'm honored that you feel honored! aww, do I have to tone down the attitude? just kidding, I'll see what I can do about that, but at least I hooked her up with Travis! gotta give me half credit on that one! the wrap-up will be very interesting, believe me. I've already got some ideas for the sequel, just not a title yet......oh well, it'll come to me eventually! besides, I've still gotta finish this one! keep reading and reviewing!
to The Truth Reaper-read the entire story before you review. learn some manners. no further comments at this time.
WHISTLE WHILE YOU WORK
About a half hour after the phone call, Lily and Kayla were sitting up in Kayla's room, working on their Current Events project, titled- somewhat ironically-"Radio Free Roscoe: Love It Or Hate It?" The project title was Kayla's idea, mentioned to Lily before during the phone call, and their idea was simple.
"OK, so this is what we're gonna do," Lily said as Kayla wrote everything down on a notepad, "We should go around school and do a survey of how many kids listen to RFR, and then break it down into how many like it and how many don't. That way, we can get our project done, and find out what the listeners think all at the same time!"
Kayla laughed and said, "Very sneaky Lily. I love it. OK, so now we have our idea, and we have our plan, so the next logical question is: How should we set up the survey? Should we do a random surveying of 100 kids, or just a random surveying of a few kids, like 30 or 40?"
Lily thought for a moment, and then said, "I think we should do it out of 100 kids, because then we'd be able to do clear percentages. Now, remind me, how did you get the idea for this project from a Stacey Orrico song?"
Kayla shrugged her shoulders and said, "I dunno. My brain sometimes works in ways that even I don't understand. I guess it's because maybe, subconsciously, RFR is our way of filling in that need for more out of life." Kayla shook her head slightly, "That sounded a lot less psychological in my head." Lily laughed and said, "I think Travis and his psychology is starting to rub off on you." The girls laughed, then turned to Kayla's computer to start drawing up the survey questions and tally sheet. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Outside, a car drove up to Kayla's house and stopped in the driveway. The car's driver stalled for a minute and looked at the house, then got out of the car and walked up to the door. The stranger breathed in quickly, then knocked on the door. When Kayla's mom answered, the visitor said, "Shh. Don't tell Kayla it's me." Jessica Adams smiled, and the visitor was let inside and shown the way to Kayla's room. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Kayla and Lily had just finished printing out the last of the papers needed for their project, when a knock was heard. "Come in," Kayla and Lily said together, not looking up. Kayla turned around to see who it was, and when she did, she screamed.
"AHHHHHH!!!! Jordan!" Kayla screamed happily, as she ran to hug her friend, "When did you get here?" Jordan grinned, happy that her surprise worked, and said, "Literally a few seconds ago. Your mom let me in." Jordan then noticed Lily, and introduced herself, saying, "Hi, I'm Jordan Rogers. You must be Lily Randall. Kayla's told me a lot about you and the others." Lily smiled and extended her hand, which Jordan shook with a smile. Lily said, "I hope Kayla hasn't said anything bad about any of us, or else we'll have to do something about it." Jordan laughed and said, "No, all good things, especially about your guitar playing. I hear you're pretty good at it." Lily was about to answer Jordan when Kayla's phone rang. Kayla shrugged her shoulders and picked up the phone.
"Hello?"
"Kayla? You there?"
Kayla groaned and said, "No Ray, I'm not here. Actually, this isn't even me, this is Lily doing a very convincing imitation." She then put her hand over the receiver and mouthed "Ray" to Lily and Jordan.
"Well, I just called to see if you had any ideas for the Current Events project."
"Yes, Lily and I do, and no, we're not telling you."
"Damn," swore Ray, "There goes me and Robbie's chance at an A. Well, thanks anyways."
Kayla laughed and said, "No problem Ray. I'm sure you and Robbie will be able to come up with something." Ray grumbled something that sounded vaguely like, "Yeah, right, that'll happen," then hung up.
Kayla turned to Jordan and Lily and said, "Well, since it's almost 10:00 at night, I guess we should consider turning this into a sleepover. Lily, you allowed to stay?" Lily smiled and said, "Yep. Mom said that if work on this project went anytime over 9:45, that I'm staying whether I want to or not!" Lily then produced the sleeping bag and PJs that she had packed in her bag, to the extreme amusement of Kayla and Jordan. Kayla looked at Jordan, intending to ask the same question, but stopped when Jordan grinned and pulled from behind her back a suitcase and a sleeping bag too, the production of which sent all three girls into a fit of laughter and proved to Lily Kayla's statement that Jordan was always prepared, no matter what. Later, Kayla's mother came upstairs to tell the girls that Jordan's mom had called and said that Jordan was staying for a few days, and not to worry about school, that Jordan already had the assignments from her school already in her suitcase. The girls stayed up till almost 2 in the morning that night, talking and watching movies. (A/N: We are now going to skip to the afternoon, at RFR time) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
"I'm Question Mark and I'm wondering: Why is it that whenever teachers correct us, it's ok, but when we try to tell them if something's wrong, we get slapped with detention?"
"Maybe it's because the teachers don't want to look like idiots in front of their students."
"Sodapop makes an excellent point."
"Thanks Shady," said Kayla, "What do you think of all this?" The DJs of RFR were just starting their after-school broadcast, debating a topic which one of them-Ray and Lily both, but primarily Ray-had first-hand experience in.
"I don't think it's right that teachers get to correct us, but when we have a legitimate point and we point it out, that we get in trouble," Lily answered, "What about you Pronto?"
"Two words: It sucks," Ray said. "I mean, teachers get to tell us when we're wrong all the time, why shouldn't we have the same privilege?"
"Listeners, I would like to take a moment to announce that at exactly 4:01 p.m., our very own DJ Pronto used a big word correctly in a sentence," said Robbie. Kayla and Lily laughed, as did Travis, who had been silently listening as he usually did.
"Hahaha, very funny Question Mark," said Ray, "I know how to use plenty of big words correctly."
"Yeah," Lily said, "For instance, he just used the word 'question' correctly."
Kayla and Robbie sniggered as Ray threw a dirty look Lily's way. "I think it's time to play some music," Ray said, "And I think I have the perfect song for this moment and topic."
"And after the song, we'll be taking calls on today's topic," said Robbie.
"So here's 'The Wall,' by Pink Floyd," Ray said. Travis cued the music, and the studio was filled with the sounds of Pink Floyd and laughter at Ray's dancing-well, attempt at dancing. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
"And that's why we think that you guys are right and the teachers are wrong," said Ed and Ted. Lily shook Ray awake, and Kayla's head raised off the desk as Robbie said, "Thanks Ed and Ted for your always, ahem, interesting calls."
Travis held up the chalkboard with the name "DW" on it. "DW you're on RFR," Robbie said, "What's your opinion on this?"
"This is Daniel Waller, principal of Henry Roscoe High," the voice said. Upon hearing the identity of their caller, the 5 DJs reacted in semi- different ways. Travis raised his eyebrows in surprise, Lily and Kayla's jaws dropped open, and Ray nearly choked on the Snickers bar he was eating between calls. Robbie, however, attempted to stay calm and answered, "Well, listeners, let it never be said that Radio Free Roscoe isn't full of surprises! So Principal Waller, what do you think of the topic at hand today?"
"I believe that students have no right to contradict their superiors, just as adults have no right to contradict their employers. The students of Henry Roscoe High have, of late, forgotten that it is their place to learn what their teachers have to teach them, and that it is not their place to try and teach the teachers something that is obviously and blatantly wrong." At this, Travis had to resist the urge to snort into his microphone. He had been in a situation with Principal Waller before involving a disagreement over the events of the Boxer Rebellion, an incident that ended with Waller conceding a small amount of defeat. It was obvious from this statement that Waller had gained a case of selective amnesia since the incident had occurred. Waller continued, "People who encourage their fellow students to disrespect their teachers and the students who do disrespect their teachers in this manner deserve punishment, and at my school, punishment will be given. Radio stations like this do nothing more than encourage the students of Henry Roscoe High School to misbehave, defy authority, and disrespect their elders. That is all," and with that, Waller hung up.
"Wow," said Kayla, "That was interesting. But I have a question for you Principal Waller, if you are still listening that is: You said that we encourage people to disrespect their elders. Do you include yourself in this category?" Kayla's fellow DJs sniggered at this comment, made to sound so innocent but obviously meaning otherwise.
"I believe that by the use of the word 'elders,' Principal Waller meant our parents and teachers and educators in general," Travis said, in his usual sudden burst of wisdom, "I don't think he meant that he himself was 'elder' in the 'old person' sense of the word, but in the 'authority figure' sense of the word."
"Or maybe he just wanted to say something to stick it to us," Ray said. The other DJs laughed at this observation, obviously more correct than the explanation Travis gave. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
"Well, that was one of the more interesting shows we've had here at Radio Free Roscoe," Robbie said as he put his headphones down on the table after the broadcast had ended for the day. The meaning of Waller's phone call had sparked a debate not only among the 5 DJs, but among the callers as well, and had taken over the majority of their airtime, with temporary forced breaks for music.
"Does it get that interesting often?" Kayla asked.
"Not this interesting," Travis replied, "But we did have an on-air auction that got pretty weird once. You wondered about that My Pretty Pony doll Ray has on the bookshelf in his room? That's where it came from."
Kayla laughed, remembering Ray's feeble attempts at trying to pass it off as a toy left at his home by his cousin that afternoon, the first time that Kayla had gone over to his house with the others. Ray blushed and mumbled something incoherent as Robbie, Lily, Travis, and Kayla laughed. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
"So Kayla," Lily said as the group left the warehouse/station, "You and Jordan coming to Open Mic Night tonight at Mickey's?"
"Jordan?" Travis asked with a raise of his eyebrow, "This wouldn't be the Jordan that is currently a DJ of your pre-RFR radio station?"
"The very same," Kayla said with a laugh, "She drove in last night, and she's staying for a few days. She wanted to meet you guys, so I figured that when Lily invited us to Open Mic Night last night, it would be the perfect opportunity for you all to meet."
"Fine with us," Robbie, Ray, and Travis said together.
"So it's settled then," Lily said with a grin, "You and Jordan meet the boys at Mickey's at 8:00. I'll already be inside doing a final run- through. Get a table or a booth or a stool or whatever's available. And Ray?" The boy looked up and said, "Yes?"
"Behave yourself! I don't want to hear that you've been being rude, insulting, or just plain stupid to one of Kayla's oldest friends."
"You better listen to her Ray," Kayla said, "Lily gave me license to torture you if you do anything to Jordan."
"Me? Rude, Insulting, Stupid?" Ray asked with mock innocence, "Never! OK, I'll give you the stupid part, but the rude and insulting thing is way out of line."
While the others laughed at Ray's stupidity, Lily punched him in the arm. The 5 friends then went home, to prepare for the meeting and Lily's debut.
First chapter in a looooooooooong time, I know, but I hope that I can make up for it with the next few chapters! And for anyone who read the author's note at the end of chapter 9, I have changed my plan, and the time jump will take place in a few chapters, maybe chapter 12 or 13. I have a plan for this story to only be about 20 chapters long, maybe less, and then have a sequel, or possibly make this the first story in a trilogy. It's all up in the air right now. Anyways, here's a preview of the next chapter, the first part in a three-parter.
Title: If I Sing A Song (Part 1) Summary: Kayla introduces Jordan to the gang. Will sparks fly between Jordan and a certain single RFR DJ? Lily performs one of her songs for the first time, live at Mickey's Discs. What will be the public's reaction?