A/N: Sorry!!! I forgot the disclaimer!!!! Oh No! But I'll try verry hard to
make a long
Chapter...BTW, I've been thinking of making Matt's pairing with Tomika so it'll be a bit weird but that won't come until later, so tell me what you guys think...oh and please remember that reviews are always welcome!!
DISCLAIMER: I do not own BMG RECORDS or any of SCHOOL OF ROCK! Though, I wish I did...especially Zack. Hehehe, anyway without further ado...
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A Bright Future and Weird Phone Calls
The band and crew were all sitting inside their former classroom. They were chatting about old times except for Matt. He was in a corner watching everything happen. Nobody seemed to notice except for Katie. She had been watching him from the corner of her eye while she was listening to Summer ramble on about how excited she was when she got picked as manager. Frankly, though she didn't care, but as Summer's self-appointed analyst she decided to listen...but just for a 30 seconds more. Matt looked her way and she looked away immediately.
"Summer, hey, um I gotta do something, um there."
"What?"
"Uh...look for Dewey."
"Oh good, I'll come with you."
"Uh...I mean I'm going to join Freddy and Zack! Yeah! That's what I'm gonna do!"
"Oh, leave me for Freddy and Zack why don't you."
Katie had to smother a laugh at that comment.
"Don't take it that way, look I'll come back to you later."
Summer smiled, "Sure, I want to talk to Gordon anyway." And she walked away with a smile (and a blush) on her face. Katie had always suspected why Summer blushed when Gordon came their way. Now she knew why.
Katie began to walk toward Freddy and Zack but paused in midstep. She thought to herself 'How come I couldn't tell Summer that I was going to talk to Matt?' She shrugged, it must be fear of the new guy and she walked over to Matt who seemed to be waiting for her to come forth.
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MATT'S POV
Here I am in the corner of this classroom. Its not even my classroom! I don't exactly know anybody here except for the band members. But they barely know me. They only know me as 'Dewey's Nephew', which is frustrating coz I'm used to being at the center of attention. I only know each band member by name especially the bassist who has a name and face I'll never forget. Katie. It's a pretty plain name but she intrigues me. She's the only girl in the band who can play an instrument, which is cool.
So far, I've made zip progress with her. A smirk and some flirting won't get me that far with a girl like her. I have made a mental list of how I find the band so far...
Uncle Dewey-He loves the band, they love him
Freddy-Man! Does he have some issues with me or what?
Zack-Don't really care, he doesn't give a rat's ass about me anyway.
Laurence-Dork Boy! He's so nerdy he disgusts me!
Alicia-Flirt with braces. Ugh.
Marta-Ditz with annoying braids.
Tomika-She's got an attitude under that mass of fat
Summer-Nag! Nag! Nag! Is that all she does?
Katie-I need to know her a lot better...hehehe
Speak of the devil here she comes...
"Hey Katie, whatsup?"
"The sky..."
"Okay, so what did you come here for if not to pour sarcasm out of your pouty little mouth?"
And a cute one at that.
"Nothing, you just looked bored. Are you bored anyway?"
"Oh no, I really enjoy standing in corners."
"Hahaha. I've got other people to entertain you know, so I'm gone."
Normally I would say go ahead. I don't need you but instead I found my self saying...
"Wait!"
"What?"
"Nothing...well okay I'm so very bored! I mean where the hell is Dewey anyway? He should have been here half an hour ago!"
"I know!"
"Why the hell isn't he so-"
"Punctual?"
We said that in perfect unison, is that kismet of what? Then she blushed slightly, it was a cute blush if you ask me. I was just about to ask her out when Dewy came in, he was in full rockin' gear.
"Well, ahem, its been nice talking to you."
"Yeah you too."
"See ya around."
Yeah..."
And I found myself saying it again...
"Wait!"
"Yes?"
"I just wondered if you'd like to meet up today at the ice cream parlor."
"I'd like to, but..."
Her voice drifted off...
"But what?"
"Well I'm meeting up with Freddy, Zack and Summer later."
"Oh...well tomorrow?"
"Date with my boyfriend."
Boyfriend? She has a boyfriend?
"Who?"
"Freddy, duh!"
Freddy Jones?! Shiyaat!
"Next week?"
"Sorry, but my whole month's lined up...but I'll see you during band practice. I guess we can talk there."
"Yeah. Well see ya."
"Yeah you too."
And she smiled and walked off to her, ugh, boyfriend. Freddy Jones? He's no challenge for me. I just need to get him out of the picture and once that happens, Katie is mine!
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"So, the reason I called you here was to tell ya'll that our new practice hall, courtesy of our very own Tomika, is done! And everybody is getting a key to the hall, I made like a trillion duplicates. So if any of you lose one, just come to me. And I hear there are some bedrooms there so if you guys want to pull an all nighter, be my guest. Secondly, I want ya'll to meet my nephew, Matt. He's Freddy's reserve drummer. Thirdly, I want you guys to help set up our new home. Three roadies aren't enough coz we gotta set it to our style. Okay? Lets hit it!"
The band went back and forth to the practice hall which was quite near Dewey's old apartment. When everything was settled in the crew left and the band sat on some futon couches when suddenly Summer received a phone call on her brand new cell phone...
"Hello, Summer Hathaway, Manager of School of Rock, How can I Help You?" The band was listening intently except for Zack who was pretending not to care. "Yes...you're from BMG records? Mr. Blythe Smith? Oh yes, I spoke to you about a year ago. Yes Sir, School of Rock does have some new material? Nothing ripped off sir. Zack Mooneyham or Dewy Finn wrote most songs although some songs were written by the rest of the band too. Oh, I'm only 13. You want to record a School of Rock album? Wow! Really? Oh thank you sir, wait a minute...when? 5 months from now? Oh...okay. Thank you sir."
"Well Summer who was it?"
"Dewey, that was Christopher Blythe Peterson Smith, President of BMG records! He wants us to record an album 5 months from now! It may be a long wait but still...a School of Rock album!"
"Guys! Didja hear? We're having an album!!"
"Cool" and "Wow" echoed all around the room. The band all perked up in excitement. Dewey was as excited as the band when something snapped in Dewey's head.
"Guys, we can't."
"Why the hell not?" exclaimed Freddy from one corner of the room.
"Its against our principles remember, only live concerts for us! Nothing but."
"But Dewey, this is our chance to make it big! Come on! No MTV! I mean, we'll definitely have more concerts when we record and don't you agree that we should at least give it a shot."
"You know, Zack has got a point there. Zack, we'll have that album and if it flops, no more albums but if we make it big...then I see a bright future for all of us!"
"Yeah Dewey!!!"
The band started rehearsing eagerly and when practice was over she went over to Summer.
"Hey Sum, are you still joining us for a soda?"
"Of course!"
"Kay, meet me in the hallway, I'll just ask the guys if they're still coming."
Katie walked over to Freddy and Zack who were in deep conversation about "guy stuff"
"Hey, you guys still going to come join us for that soda?"
"Of course babe."
Katie blushed a bit whenever Freddy call her that but Zack looked like he was on the verge of puking.
"Come on! No PDA here please! I never called Summer that."
"Sorry Zack, well are you coming?"
"Sure why not, I don't have anything to do later anyway, come to think of it, Freddy, may sleep over at your crib tonight?"
"Sure, you're welcome there anytime."
"Thanks man."
Katie picked up Summer and they left.
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That Night, after Freddy had walked Katie home (even though her house was in the other direction of his) Katie called Freddy to check up on him but she was caught by surprise when her phone rang first.
"Hello?"
"Uh, hey Posh Spice its you."
"Hey Dewey, what do you want?"
"Nothing really, its Matt that wants to speak to ya."
"Oh thanks Dewey."
"Here Matt"
"Hello?"
"Hey, Katie, just wanted to know, where do you live?"
"Des Mointes street, 2 streets from Dewey's. I live right next door to Tomika. Why do you ask?"
"Just wanted to know oh and just how much do you love Freddy?"
That question threw Katie off guard...
"A lot. About as much as I love playing the bass...which is my life."
"Oh...well that's all, good night."
"Yeah. You Too..."
And she hung up. Normally she would dial Freddy's, or Summer's number. But instead she found herself dialing Zack's. Which was weird because she would rarely call a guy other than Freddy's.
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KATIE'S POV
Now today has just gotten weird. First we have a record deal, okay that's not so weird, then I barely speak to Freddy today, then Matt calls and now I find myself calling my other best friend. Which shouldn't be a problem except I RARELY CALL HIM. Whats wrong with me today? Oh well, I might as well wait...
One Ring...
Two Rings...
Three Rings...
"Hello?"
"Mr. Mooneyham? Hi, may I please speak to Zack?"
"Um, first of all, who's this please?"
"Its Katie sir, from the band."
"Oh, the band...hold on...Zack phone, its Katie!"
I could hear Zack shout from upstairs in his bedroom where Freddy, Zack and I always hung out. It used to be us four, when he and Summer were together but now it was only us three..."Just a minute...I'll pick it up from up here Dad."
"Hello? Katie?"
"Hey Zack..."
"'Sup, you rarely call. Is it Freddy?"
"No, nothing like that I just wanted a guy's opinion and wanted to find out some stuff."
"Oh, okay, shoot."
"Why'd you and Summer break up?"
I hated to ask that. I really hated to but I was completely relevant...even he answered he got all quiet. Okay, he's quiet often but he's using a tone that I've never heard him use before. I've known him for a dang long time though. I suddenly regretted asking that question.
"Well Katie, she wasn't the right girl for me. I mean she's cool and all, I even thought her bossiness was cute back then and I really, really liked her. I couldn't seem to tell her that so I expressed it in other ways. Then, one day I saw her staring at Gordon. The way she stared at me, well gazed is more like it, anyway I got jealous and confronted her. She said it just wasn't working anymore so I got mad. I didn't know what to think She gave me the lets just be friends line. I couldn't take it, we fought and that's how it got us to where we are."
"Oh...I hope I didn't touch a nerve."
He laughed.
"Oh no, thanks Katie I needed to get that out."
"Okay...well do you like anybody now?"
"That new Spanish exchange student, Vaneza has caught my eye. Remember her, she sang 'Only Hope' during the school play?"
"Oh yeah...Good Luck!"
"Thanks! So need to know anything else?"
"Yeah, lets say you're a girl..."
"No thank you!"
"Sorry, okay anyway a girl calls you about your current love life. Lets say she says 'Hey how much do you love Vaneza?' or some thing like that...how would you react?"
"Well, first of all my first impression would be that the hypothetical girl likes me."
"Fair point, thanks!"
"No problem! You're a good friend, take care of Freddy alright?"
"Sure thing."
And we both hung up. I'm so lucky to have good friends. Not long after that I realized that tomorrow is a Saturday, I had a date with Freddy! Yay! I promised myself that I'd call him tomorrow. I fell asleep with a smile on my face. Thank god for the band!
Chapter...BTW, I've been thinking of making Matt's pairing with Tomika so it'll be a bit weird but that won't come until later, so tell me what you guys think...oh and please remember that reviews are always welcome!!
DISCLAIMER: I do not own BMG RECORDS or any of SCHOOL OF ROCK! Though, I wish I did...especially Zack. Hehehe, anyway without further ado...
~*~*~*~*~
A Bright Future and Weird Phone Calls
The band and crew were all sitting inside their former classroom. They were chatting about old times except for Matt. He was in a corner watching everything happen. Nobody seemed to notice except for Katie. She had been watching him from the corner of her eye while she was listening to Summer ramble on about how excited she was when she got picked as manager. Frankly, though she didn't care, but as Summer's self-appointed analyst she decided to listen...but just for a 30 seconds more. Matt looked her way and she looked away immediately.
"Summer, hey, um I gotta do something, um there."
"What?"
"Uh...look for Dewey."
"Oh good, I'll come with you."
"Uh...I mean I'm going to join Freddy and Zack! Yeah! That's what I'm gonna do!"
"Oh, leave me for Freddy and Zack why don't you."
Katie had to smother a laugh at that comment.
"Don't take it that way, look I'll come back to you later."
Summer smiled, "Sure, I want to talk to Gordon anyway." And she walked away with a smile (and a blush) on her face. Katie had always suspected why Summer blushed when Gordon came their way. Now she knew why.
Katie began to walk toward Freddy and Zack but paused in midstep. She thought to herself 'How come I couldn't tell Summer that I was going to talk to Matt?' She shrugged, it must be fear of the new guy and she walked over to Matt who seemed to be waiting for her to come forth.
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MATT'S POV
Here I am in the corner of this classroom. Its not even my classroom! I don't exactly know anybody here except for the band members. But they barely know me. They only know me as 'Dewey's Nephew', which is frustrating coz I'm used to being at the center of attention. I only know each band member by name especially the bassist who has a name and face I'll never forget. Katie. It's a pretty plain name but she intrigues me. She's the only girl in the band who can play an instrument, which is cool.
So far, I've made zip progress with her. A smirk and some flirting won't get me that far with a girl like her. I have made a mental list of how I find the band so far...
Uncle Dewey-He loves the band, they love him
Freddy-Man! Does he have some issues with me or what?
Zack-Don't really care, he doesn't give a rat's ass about me anyway.
Laurence-Dork Boy! He's so nerdy he disgusts me!
Alicia-Flirt with braces. Ugh.
Marta-Ditz with annoying braids.
Tomika-She's got an attitude under that mass of fat
Summer-Nag! Nag! Nag! Is that all she does?
Katie-I need to know her a lot better...hehehe
Speak of the devil here she comes...
"Hey Katie, whatsup?"
"The sky..."
"Okay, so what did you come here for if not to pour sarcasm out of your pouty little mouth?"
And a cute one at that.
"Nothing, you just looked bored. Are you bored anyway?"
"Oh no, I really enjoy standing in corners."
"Hahaha. I've got other people to entertain you know, so I'm gone."
Normally I would say go ahead. I don't need you but instead I found my self saying...
"Wait!"
"What?"
"Nothing...well okay I'm so very bored! I mean where the hell is Dewey anyway? He should have been here half an hour ago!"
"I know!"
"Why the hell isn't he so-"
"Punctual?"
We said that in perfect unison, is that kismet of what? Then she blushed slightly, it was a cute blush if you ask me. I was just about to ask her out when Dewy came in, he was in full rockin' gear.
"Well, ahem, its been nice talking to you."
"Yeah you too."
"See ya around."
Yeah..."
And I found myself saying it again...
"Wait!"
"Yes?"
"I just wondered if you'd like to meet up today at the ice cream parlor."
"I'd like to, but..."
Her voice drifted off...
"But what?"
"Well I'm meeting up with Freddy, Zack and Summer later."
"Oh...well tomorrow?"
"Date with my boyfriend."
Boyfriend? She has a boyfriend?
"Who?"
"Freddy, duh!"
Freddy Jones?! Shiyaat!
"Next week?"
"Sorry, but my whole month's lined up...but I'll see you during band practice. I guess we can talk there."
"Yeah. Well see ya."
"Yeah you too."
And she smiled and walked off to her, ugh, boyfriend. Freddy Jones? He's no challenge for me. I just need to get him out of the picture and once that happens, Katie is mine!
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"So, the reason I called you here was to tell ya'll that our new practice hall, courtesy of our very own Tomika, is done! And everybody is getting a key to the hall, I made like a trillion duplicates. So if any of you lose one, just come to me. And I hear there are some bedrooms there so if you guys want to pull an all nighter, be my guest. Secondly, I want ya'll to meet my nephew, Matt. He's Freddy's reserve drummer. Thirdly, I want you guys to help set up our new home. Three roadies aren't enough coz we gotta set it to our style. Okay? Lets hit it!"
The band went back and forth to the practice hall which was quite near Dewey's old apartment. When everything was settled in the crew left and the band sat on some futon couches when suddenly Summer received a phone call on her brand new cell phone...
"Hello, Summer Hathaway, Manager of School of Rock, How can I Help You?" The band was listening intently except for Zack who was pretending not to care. "Yes...you're from BMG records? Mr. Blythe Smith? Oh yes, I spoke to you about a year ago. Yes Sir, School of Rock does have some new material? Nothing ripped off sir. Zack Mooneyham or Dewy Finn wrote most songs although some songs were written by the rest of the band too. Oh, I'm only 13. You want to record a School of Rock album? Wow! Really? Oh thank you sir, wait a minute...when? 5 months from now? Oh...okay. Thank you sir."
"Well Summer who was it?"
"Dewey, that was Christopher Blythe Peterson Smith, President of BMG records! He wants us to record an album 5 months from now! It may be a long wait but still...a School of Rock album!"
"Guys! Didja hear? We're having an album!!"
"Cool" and "Wow" echoed all around the room. The band all perked up in excitement. Dewey was as excited as the band when something snapped in Dewey's head.
"Guys, we can't."
"Why the hell not?" exclaimed Freddy from one corner of the room.
"Its against our principles remember, only live concerts for us! Nothing but."
"But Dewey, this is our chance to make it big! Come on! No MTV! I mean, we'll definitely have more concerts when we record and don't you agree that we should at least give it a shot."
"You know, Zack has got a point there. Zack, we'll have that album and if it flops, no more albums but if we make it big...then I see a bright future for all of us!"
"Yeah Dewey!!!"
The band started rehearsing eagerly and when practice was over she went over to Summer.
"Hey Sum, are you still joining us for a soda?"
"Of course!"
"Kay, meet me in the hallway, I'll just ask the guys if they're still coming."
Katie walked over to Freddy and Zack who were in deep conversation about "guy stuff"
"Hey, you guys still going to come join us for that soda?"
"Of course babe."
Katie blushed a bit whenever Freddy call her that but Zack looked like he was on the verge of puking.
"Come on! No PDA here please! I never called Summer that."
"Sorry Zack, well are you coming?"
"Sure why not, I don't have anything to do later anyway, come to think of it, Freddy, may sleep over at your crib tonight?"
"Sure, you're welcome there anytime."
"Thanks man."
Katie picked up Summer and they left.
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That Night, after Freddy had walked Katie home (even though her house was in the other direction of his) Katie called Freddy to check up on him but she was caught by surprise when her phone rang first.
"Hello?"
"Uh, hey Posh Spice its you."
"Hey Dewey, what do you want?"
"Nothing really, its Matt that wants to speak to ya."
"Oh thanks Dewey."
"Here Matt"
"Hello?"
"Hey, Katie, just wanted to know, where do you live?"
"Des Mointes street, 2 streets from Dewey's. I live right next door to Tomika. Why do you ask?"
"Just wanted to know oh and just how much do you love Freddy?"
That question threw Katie off guard...
"A lot. About as much as I love playing the bass...which is my life."
"Oh...well that's all, good night."
"Yeah. You Too..."
And she hung up. Normally she would dial Freddy's, or Summer's number. But instead she found herself dialing Zack's. Which was weird because she would rarely call a guy other than Freddy's.
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KATIE'S POV
Now today has just gotten weird. First we have a record deal, okay that's not so weird, then I barely speak to Freddy today, then Matt calls and now I find myself calling my other best friend. Which shouldn't be a problem except I RARELY CALL HIM. Whats wrong with me today? Oh well, I might as well wait...
One Ring...
Two Rings...
Three Rings...
"Hello?"
"Mr. Mooneyham? Hi, may I please speak to Zack?"
"Um, first of all, who's this please?"
"Its Katie sir, from the band."
"Oh, the band...hold on...Zack phone, its Katie!"
I could hear Zack shout from upstairs in his bedroom where Freddy, Zack and I always hung out. It used to be us four, when he and Summer were together but now it was only us three..."Just a minute...I'll pick it up from up here Dad."
"Hello? Katie?"
"Hey Zack..."
"'Sup, you rarely call. Is it Freddy?"
"No, nothing like that I just wanted a guy's opinion and wanted to find out some stuff."
"Oh, okay, shoot."
"Why'd you and Summer break up?"
I hated to ask that. I really hated to but I was completely relevant...even he answered he got all quiet. Okay, he's quiet often but he's using a tone that I've never heard him use before. I've known him for a dang long time though. I suddenly regretted asking that question.
"Well Katie, she wasn't the right girl for me. I mean she's cool and all, I even thought her bossiness was cute back then and I really, really liked her. I couldn't seem to tell her that so I expressed it in other ways. Then, one day I saw her staring at Gordon. The way she stared at me, well gazed is more like it, anyway I got jealous and confronted her. She said it just wasn't working anymore so I got mad. I didn't know what to think She gave me the lets just be friends line. I couldn't take it, we fought and that's how it got us to where we are."
"Oh...I hope I didn't touch a nerve."
He laughed.
"Oh no, thanks Katie I needed to get that out."
"Okay...well do you like anybody now?"
"That new Spanish exchange student, Vaneza has caught my eye. Remember her, she sang 'Only Hope' during the school play?"
"Oh yeah...Good Luck!"
"Thanks! So need to know anything else?"
"Yeah, lets say you're a girl..."
"No thank you!"
"Sorry, okay anyway a girl calls you about your current love life. Lets say she says 'Hey how much do you love Vaneza?' or some thing like that...how would you react?"
"Well, first of all my first impression would be that the hypothetical girl likes me."
"Fair point, thanks!"
"No problem! You're a good friend, take care of Freddy alright?"
"Sure thing."
And we both hung up. I'm so lucky to have good friends. Not long after that I realized that tomorrow is a Saturday, I had a date with Freddy! Yay! I promised myself that I'd call him tomorrow. I fell asleep with a smile on my face. Thank god for the band!