This is pretty serious and short; Race is having a hangover right now. I know I keep promising better chapters, but it isn't panning out like that. I'm trying hard. Next chap is about Halloween so that should be fun I think.
Disclaimer- I don't own Newsies Disney does. I don't own any of the people; they are all from camp or here. The songs are owned by Daniel Beddingfield and Evenesance feat. Paul McCoy of 12 stones (Paul McCoy yummy). I own the school and myself.
I'm sick today so no Shout-outs, this computer is giving me a headache.
The day of the talent show came with sun and cloudless skies. The girls of the band, Spot, and Mush were let out of school early to help set up.
"So you guys know who'll win?" Julie asked. Amanda elbowed Julie sharply in the side. Kerri and Mush were at each other's throats again; they weren't saying anything, but you could just feel the tension in the air. Thank God no one answered Julie's question. Kristan looked at the CD player in the corner and got an idea.
"You guys want some music while we finish?" she asked. The group nodded and she strode over to the player and dropped in a CD. "Crush" by Mandy Moore came on and Amanda scowled.
"Get over it," she said loudly when Kristan went back to hanging streamers from the ends of the stage. Kristan took a deep breath and ignored her. Amanda had been pissing off a lot of people lately. Particularly Kristan's, that's why she moved in with Kerri for a little while. Amanda had this incessant need to but into other people's conversations, especially when they were talking about boys. 'Get over it' was her new favorite saying.
"Hey Kristan don't worry, I know da reasons she's mad cause Race seems less intaested in huh," Mush whispered to Kristan.
"Really?" she replied.
"Yea, day's been havin' lots o fights lately." Kristan pondered this while she worked.
By 4:30 the decorations were hung. This gave them 2 hours to eat and change for the performance. For some reason Kristan couldn't shake the feeling at dinner that a blow-up was going to happen tonite, maybe the fact that Race was sitting next to her and muttering something about 'getting out of his relationship' should have been a small clue, but of course, it didn't.
At 6 that evening the girls and Spot met outside the auditorium to warm up a little.
"We yells and youse sing, why warm up?" Spot asked. Kristan sighed and gave in.
"Jeez you'll just do anything for your precious Spot won't you?" Amanda said snidely.
"Amanda, why do I put up with you again?" Kristan replied staring coldly at her. Amanda shut up and went back to staring at the ground.
"Guys, you can come in now," Mrs. M said opening the doors to the stage. The group went in and sat with the other contesters. Lots of scattered boys and girls sat and waited for the school to arrive. As kids started filing in from all grades the talents began getting nervous, ok except for Kristan, she was too laid back for her own good. The performances were all right but Kristan thought they were the best well ok maybe after Mush he was great. Mush was up just after intermission. He went on the stage and stood there, as if frightened, the first few chords began playing and just as he looked like he was going to start:
If you're not the one then why does my soul feel
glad today?
If you're not the one then why does my hand fit yours this way?
If you are not mine then why does your heart return my call
If you are not mine would I have the strength to stand at all
I never know what the future brings
But I know you are here with me now
We'll make it through
And I hope you are the one I share my life with
I don't want to run away but I can't take it, I don't understand
If I'm not made for you then why does my heart tell me that I am?
Is there any way that I can stay in your arms?
If I don't need you then why am I crying on my bed?
If I don't need you then why does your name resound in my head?
If you're not for me then why does this distance maim my life?
If you're not for me then why do I dream of you as my wife?
I don't know why you're so far away
But I know that this much is true
We'll make it through
And I hope you are the one I share my life with
And I wish that you could be the one I die with
And I pray in you're the one I build my home with
I hope I love you all my life
I don't want to run away but I can't take it, I don't understand
If I'm not made for you then why does my heart tell me that I am
Is there any way that I can stay in your arms?
'Cause I miss you, body and soul so strong that it takes my breath away
And I breathe you into my heart and pray for the strength to stand today
'Cause I love you, whether it's wrong or right
And though I can't be with you tonight
And know my heart is by your side
I don't want to run away but I can't take it, I don't understand
If I'm not made for you then why does my heart tell me that I am
Is there any way that I could stay in your arms
He finished and left the kids in awe. Mush had a hot voice, and it made him even more delectable then he already was. Most of the girls were leaning forward in their chairs and the guys looked like they wanted to kill him, tough luck that Mush's hotter.
Mush ran backstage and hugged Kristan, Julie, and Amanda. Then he kissed Kerri, before she was dragged off when they announced 'Just Another Rock Band' was on. Julie started playing and Kristan began singing:
how can you see into my eyes like open doors
leading you down into my core
where I've become so numb without a soul my spirit sleeping somewhere cold
until you find it there and lead it back home
Then Spot came in:
(Wake me up)
Wake me up inside
(I can't wake up)
Wake me up inside
(Save me)
call my name and save me from the dark
(Wake me up)
bid my blood to run
(I can't wake up)
before I come undone
(Save me)
save me from the nothing I've become
now that I know what I'm without
you can't just leave me
breathe into me and make me real
bring me to life
(Wake me up)
Wake me up inside
(I can't wake up)
Wake me up inside
(Save me)
call my name and save me from the dark
(Wake me up)
bid my blood to run
(I can't wake up)
before I come undone
(Save me)
save me from the nothing I've become
frozen inside without your touch without your love darling only you are the
life among the dead
all this time I can't believe I couldn't see
kept in the dark but you were there in front of me
I've been sleeping a thousand years it seems
got to open my eyes to everything
without a thought without a voice without a soul
don't let me die here
there must be something more
bring me to life
(Wake me up)
Wake me up inside
(I can't wake up)
Wake me up inside
(Save me)
call my name and save me from the dark
(Wake me up)
bid my blood to run
(I can't wake up)
before I come undone
(Save me)
save me from the nothing I've become
(Bring me to life)
I've been living a lie, there's nothing inside
(Bring me to life)
By the time they were done half the students were up and jamming. Kristan beamed as they cheered for them. She looked at Spot and he actually hugged her before they went off-stage. Where Amanda and Race were arguing.
"You just want to break up with me to date that whore of a friend I have!" she hissed at him.
"Nah, I just want some space, ya suffocate me!" he whispered back.
"Hey Race, did you know that she kissed Mush!" Amanda said back, just loud enough for Kristan, Mush, and Kerri to hear. Julie had run off to find Jack.
"You liar! We didn't really kiss, it was only on the cheek because I was helping him make up with Kerri," Kristan retorted in anger.
"You asked her for help?" Kerri stared daggers at Mush.
"Kerri you did too so don't even blame Mush for anything." Kristan looked from Amanda to Kerri to Mush and finally at Race. "Was she being serious?" she asked him.
"I nevah said I wanted ya," he stated. Kristan nodded and looked at Amanda.
"Amanda he wants space, God, in your own words, get over it," Kristan said shaking her head.
"You still kissed her," Kerri looked at Mush.
"It didn mean anyt'ing, it was only ta tank huh," Mush pleaded, his eyes desperate.
"Shhhh, they're announcing the winners!" Julie said running back through the stage door.
"Third place is for Hippo-Critical, runner up is 'Just Another Rock Band', and the winner is Mush," Mrs. M announced. Mush smiled weakly as he went on stage and got his trophy. He made his way back stage.
"Too much drama in this place, Julie do you want to find Spot, Jill, and Jack, oh and Snitch and go somewhere while these guys tear each other's head off?" Kristan asked. Julie nodded and they ran to find their friends.
"I'll see you later Mush, sorry for jumping to conclusions," Kerri left and Mush stood for a second.
"I t'ink I'll go with Kristan and dem," he finally said. "Put dis in me room when your done gettin' yelled at." He handed Race his trophy and walked out onto the stage again.
"Well Amanda dat's how I feel, dis ain't da end o' it, I just need time," he said.
"No, you want Kristan!"
"When did I say dat?"
"I need someone to blame!"
"Ok, calm down, do what Kristan does, blame Dave."
"Good idea."
Poor Dave, he's blamed for everything. Yea, well he's going to be happier sometime, hopefully.
KR!574N
Quote from the Amazing Quote Book of Life- Marching Band is just Concert Band gone retarded- What my friend Lauren has to say about band (mostly cuz she's going crazy becuz of her squad leader).
