Where I'll Always Be
Chapter 20: Opening up
It was late November and Nikkie was sitting in math class. She was trying to study her class assignment but it was getting frustrating for her. The bell finally rang and she made her way down the hall to her locker. Craig snuck up behind her and poked her in her side. She jumped a little but she still smiled.
"Hey" Craig whispered in her ear
"Hey Craig, you going to lunch" Nikkie asked
"Nah, i was thinking about heading to the music room" Craig said
"For...what" Nikkie asked as she stuck a notebook in her locker
"Didn't you hear. Mr. Raditch is holding a Winter Festival at the High School near Peterborough. It's gonna be talent, and a bunch of performances, and an after party being held by Chris" Craig said
"I didn't hear. But this all the way in December right" Nikkie asked
"December 24, Christmas Eve" Craig said
"Awsome, my sister will be here to watch and......wait, I have nothing to perform. I probably will watch with her" Nikkie said
"No, perform with me" Craig suggested. Nikkie raised her eyebrows and narrowed her eys.
"Come on, it will be fun" Craig added. "Plus you said you could sing. I heard about what you sang during your dads funeral, and you also used to sing great during parties, now please, do it for me" Craig begged
"Ok Ok, how can I resist" Nikkie said
"Cool, lets get rehearsing next Saturday in my garage" Craig said
"Great" Nikkie said as she closed her locker and walked the opposite of the music room. She went outside to the front of the school to find Jimmy, Spinner and Marco hanging out at a picnic table.
"Hey guys, what are you talking about" Nikkie said
"N-Nothing" Jimmy said sounding suspicious
"O-Ok" Nikkie said immitating Jimmy's stuttering.Jimmy cracked a smile
"Well anyways, are you thinking of signing up for the Winter Festival Nikkie" Marco asked her
"Yeah, I'm signing up with Craig" Nikkie said
"Oh, cool. What are you planning on doing" Maro asked
"Have no clue yet. But I'm sure it will come out great" Nikkie said
"Yeah" Jimmy said nervously and upset at the same time
"What's wrong with you" Nikkie asked
"Nothing" Jimmy said
"Ok, well I need to go find Paige. See you later" Nikkie said as she gace Jimmy a quick kiss on the cheek.
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Nikkie found Paige sitting on a bench reading a book.
"Wow, Paige, studying. Quick get a camera" Nikkie joked
"Ha, ha. Funny. Ms. Kwan. Book report and the book is like 50 chapters long" Paige said
"Brutal" Nikkie said
"Tell me about it"Paige said
"So did you hear about that Winter Festiavl thing" Nikkie asked
"Yeah, Jimmy, Spin and Marco are playing" Paige said as she placed her bookmark in her book and grabbed her bag.
"What, Jimmy didn't tell me anything" Nikkie said
"Oh, well see, Criag is going solo because he wants to play something with a soft backround you know like a love song. And Jimmy decided to bring some heat and rock solid at the show. But Craig isnt out of the band, he just wants his own performance at the show" Paige said
"I'm performing with Craig, I mean were planning on performing together" Nikkie said
"Cool. Well wish to talk more but I gotta head off to the library. See ya hun" Paige said
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Nikkie walked home and opened up her bag and began her homework. When she finished she decided to play some loud music. She put in Avant's Cd and played the song "Don't Take your Love away". She was sitting on her windowsill looking outside. She then saw Sean walking down the street. She smiled and yelled out the window.
"Hey Sean" Nikkie yelled. Sean stopped and looked up and smiled.
"Hey Nikkie, watcha doing" Sean yelled back
"Babysitting" Nikkie said
"Can't you come down real quick" Sean asked
"I'll be down in a second" Nikkie yelled back. She slipped on he sweatshirt. When she went downstairs and opened her door to see Sean in his grey sweatpants, his black sweatshirt and his black bandana on.
"So what's new" Nikkie asked
"Nothing, you" Sean shrugged
"Not much, just preparing for the festival" Nikkie said
"Cool" Sean said
"I heard about you and Ellie. Sorry it didn't work out" Nikkie said
"Yeah, well it was my fault, I didn't pay much attention to her. I mean I liked her, but her life seemed too much for me to help her outwith. It's not that I was scared to help, I mean her life is really harsh" Sean said
"Oh, well you know sometimes things like that can't last so, it's best to just leave it alone. Well I should go watch my sister. See you at school" Nikkie said
'Yeah" Sean said turning around. Nikkie turned to her door and she was about to go back inside but........
"Sean wait. What happened with those guys. Um...you know" Nikkie stutterd
"Chase.....he got arrested not so long ago for dealing drugs to minors and just selling drugs illegally period" Sean said
"I guess he won't be back" Nikkie said
"Who knows" Sean said as he dug his hands in his pocket and walked away. Nikkie went back inside and went back upstairs.
Nikkie turned to her stero and changed the Cd. She slipped in Mariah Carey and listened to "Whenever you Call". She began to hum it and sing it. Then it hit her. It would be the most perfect song to perform at the Festival. It is a boy and girl singing. She picked up her phone and called Craig.
"Hello" and sweet voice said
"Hi Angie, is your brother there" Nikkie said
"Yeah, hold on" Angie said as you could hear her running to look for her brother.
"Craig it's for you" Angela said as she handed the phone to Craig
"Hello" Craig said
"Hey" Nikkie said
"What's up, I was just trying to get some lyrics down for the performance" Craig said
"So soon" Nikkie said
"Yeah, sooner the better. We get rehearsal done early" Craig said
"Yeah, well I was thinking. I found a perfect song" Nikkie suggested
"Really, I couldn't find anything. That's why I started writing down some lyrics. What's the song" Craig asked
"Mariah Carey and Brian Mcknight's Whenever you Call" Nikkie said
"I'm not sure, I can't really sing like Brian" Craig said
"Please, I'll help you out with the vocals, please it would mean a whole lot to me" Nikkie begged
"Fine, but trust me, I'm gonna take time. So your gonna have to be really patient....and I mean really patient" Craig said
"Ok, I'll take the heat. So can you come over now" Nikkie asked
"Ok, but I'll be there later. I have to wait for Catlin to come home from work" Craig said
"Oh, so Joey finally went back with Catlin" Nikkie said with a sweet kick up voice
"Yeah" Craig said
Nikkie smiled " So I'm gonna let you go then. See you later"
"Bye" Craig said
Nikkie layed down on her bed and smiled at the ceiling. She could finally sing again. She loved singing, but not in public. Now she was gonna have the chance. A chance to let her feelings out. Finally to let her heart out to Jimmy, because the song sang lyrics that described them perfectly. Nikkie played the song over and over again letting the words ring through her head, letting the tunes sink into her skin. By the time the song played the forth time, she knew the words. It was like a talent to her. She knew lyrics and pitches in a snap. Nikkie then began writing down the lyrics for Craig. After that she hopped into the shower and hummed the song to herself.
When she got out she slipped on a pair of black jeans and a navy blue and yellow striped short sleeve shirt that had a white collar. She slipped on her all white phat farm sneakers and tied her straight black hair into a ponytail. She put away all of her homework and slipped on her gold hooped earrings. Then the doorbell rang. Nikkie ran downstairs and opened the door.
"Hey Craig, ready to hit notes" Nikkie said
"Yeah" Craig said. For some reason Nikkie had looked amazing. He couldn't keep his eyes off of her. They went upstairs and Craig studied the lyrics. Nikkie began to sing her parts. Criag tried his. He was getting a little bit better.
"Gently kiss your fears away" Craig sang but wih a few bumping fades
"No Craig, do the fading with your stomache not your chest. You get better pithes and you even hear yourself louder when you use your stomache" Nikkie said
"Ok......Gently kiss your fears away" Craig sang better
"Great Craig. Your doing awsome and it's only day one" Nikkie said witha smile on her face. She looked down at the lyrics and Craig stared at her with a smile as she studied the lyrics.
"You see I was patient. And you weren't worth having to spend all my patients on" Nikkie said
"I guess" Craig said. He smiled at her comment.
"Hey how bout tomorrow we practice in the music room at school" Craig suggested
"Fine with me" Nikkie said
"Well I should go, it's getting late" Craig said
'Yeah, yeah. I'll see you tomorrow" Nikkie said as she got up. She stood at her bedroom door.
"I'll walk myself out. Bye" Craig said
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The next day Nikkie woke up and got dressed. She slipped on her grey sweatpants and her black tan top. She sliped on her white fishnet sleeved sweatshirt and her black nikes. She went downstairs and grabbed her keys and slipped on her thin black leather jacket. She walked to school and went straight to her locker. She was fixing her messy hair. Jimmy slipped by and gave her a kiss on the cheek.
"So, what are we doing tonight" Jimmy asked
"I don't know what your doing, but I know what I am doing" Nikkie said
"And what's that" Jimmy said as he wrapped his arms around her stomach
"Practicing for the festival" Nikkie said. Jimmy's grip loosened and Nikkie turned around and looked at him. He had on a sort of disappointed face.
"Cool, me too. Well now I am, since I'm not busy" Jimmy said sounding kind of upset
"I'm sorry, this weekend we will have for oursleves. Ok. Promise" Nikkie said
"Ok then" Jimmy said and kissed her lips. Nikkie closed her locker and walked with Jimmy to homeroom
Nikkie sat down at her regular seat and she sat her bookbag on the desk. Craig came and sat beside her.
"Got the song down, and I've been getting better" Craig said
"Great, so we still practicing in the music room today" Nikkie asked'
"Yeah, last period is study period today, lets just go then" Craig said
The bell rang
"Cool then" Nikkie said and walked out beside Paige
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It was lunch and Emma was beside Chris along with Manny, J.T, and Toby and Kendra.
"So anyone performing at the big winter show" J.T asked
"I am, gonna play a few mixes maybe, but I need a strong singer" Chris said
Emma looked at Manny. "Manny you can totally sing" Emma said
"Emma stop, I dont sing that good" Manny said as she stuck her spoon in her srawberry yogurt.
"Manny, I totally heard you when we were in New York. When we were watching the baseball game in the hotel. She really hit high notes during the national anthem" Emma said
"Really" Chris said
"Ok, maybe I can sing, but I am so not singing in front of a crowd" Manny said
"Please Manny, for me. I'd be crushed if I didnt find a partner by Christmas Eve" Chris said
"Fine, I'll do it" Manny gave in.
"Cool, can you meet me at the music room during study period today"
"Sure" manny said
Nikkie was walking into the cafeteria and she decided to sit with Manny and Emma and all of them.
"Hey Nikkie" Manny said
"What are you guys talking about" Nikkie asked
"Oh, just the show" J.T said
"Oh, anyone performing"Nikkie asked
"Yeah, Manny and Chris" Kendra said
"Really, I knew Chris would, but Manny. Your gonna sing" Nikkie asked
'Yeah, he needs a singer" Manny said
"Awsome, well I need to get going, classes are almost starting" Nikkie said and she walked away.
It was the ending of the day and Nikkie headed into the music room. She found Craig repeating the lyrics to himself. She stood at the doorway watching him. He was cute especially when he tried really hard. But they were friends, Nikkie never really thought of them having a relationship. But whatever, she had Mr.Right/ Jimmy Brooks.
"Amazing Job" Nikkie clapped as Craig finished off the song
"Hey, I didn't know i had an audience.Craig said
Well if that excites you just wait for the night of the show" Nikkie said
"Oh God, I've played in front of crowds but not like this performance. It's gonna be Degrassi's school mixed with the parents and the students of the High School we are playing at." Craig said
"Quit it your making me nervous. So did you get the instrumental version of the song" Nikkie asked
"Yeah, got it right here" Craig said pulling the Cd out of the case
"You wanna do a run through the song" Nikkie asked
"Sure" Craig said as he set up the sound system. They both looked at each other and begam to sing.
(Craig sings)
Love wandered inside
Stronger than you
Stronger than I
(Nikkie sings)
And now that it has begun
We cannot turn back
(Craig sings)
We can only turn into one
(Chorus: Craig and Nikkie together)
I won't ever be too far away to feel you
And I won't hesitate at all
Whenever you call
And I'll always remeber
The part of you so tender
I'll be the one to catch you fall
Whenever you call
(Nikkie singing)
And I'm truly inspired (Craig: And I'm)
Finding my soul (Craig: Finding my soul)
There in your eyes (Craig: There in your eyes)
And you
Have opened my heart (Craig: have opened my heart)
And lifted me inside
By showing me yourself
Undisguised
(Craig and Nikkie together)
I won't ever be too far away to feel you
And I won't hesitate at all
Whenever you call
And I'll always remeber
The part of you so tender
I'll be the one to catch you fall
Whenever you call
(Craig singing)
And I will breathe for you each day
Comfort you through all the pain
Gently kiss your fears away
(Nikkie singing)
You can turn to me and cry
Always understand that I
Give you all I am inside
(Nikkie singing)
I won't ever be too far away to feel you
(Craig)
And I won't hesitate at all
(Nikkie)
Whenever you call
(Together)
I won't ever be too far away to feel you
(Nikkie)
And I won't hesitate at all
(Together)
Whenever you call
And I'll always remeber
The part of you so tender
I'll be the one to catch your fall
Whenever you call
Whenever you call
But what Nikkie and Craig didn't notice was that Manny, Chris and Emma walked in they were smiling. Nikkie and Craig smiled at each other as the song faded. Nikkie wrapped her arms around Craig and tears began to fall from her eyes.
"Why are you crying" Craig asked as he brushed her hair
"Because, it's been to long, and I...I just, feel happy and relieved that I let it all out like that" Nikkie said as she pulled her face out of Craig shoulder
"So are we" Emma said
Nikkie turned around. "Huh"
"Were happy too. We knew you were holding something in. It was that wasn't it" Manny said
"I guess so" Nikkie said
Manny and Emma walked up to Nikkie and hugged her. Chris came came up and hugged her also.
"So why are you guys here. You didn't come to see me pour my heart out into a song" Nikkie said
"Were here to use the music room" Chris said
"Right you and Manny are performing" Nikkie said
"Yeah, so you guys finished, maybe you guys can stick around and hear what I have so far" Chris said
"Cool" Nikkie said
Authors Note: I'm so sorry for the long wait. I know you almost died without it. LOL But it's back, and ready to finish up. But not anytime soon. If my calculations are correct, I can finish by June or July or ealier. It depends on my ideas and how the story will run. If the story ideas I get seem to run long, there will be a trilogy. PEACE & LOVE!!!!
If you want to hear the songs that have been mentioned in this story and in the first one. There will be links to them in the ending of this sequel.
Chapter 20: Opening up
It was late November and Nikkie was sitting in math class. She was trying to study her class assignment but it was getting frustrating for her. The bell finally rang and she made her way down the hall to her locker. Craig snuck up behind her and poked her in her side. She jumped a little but she still smiled.
"Hey" Craig whispered in her ear
"Hey Craig, you going to lunch" Nikkie asked
"Nah, i was thinking about heading to the music room" Craig said
"For...what" Nikkie asked as she stuck a notebook in her locker
"Didn't you hear. Mr. Raditch is holding a Winter Festival at the High School near Peterborough. It's gonna be talent, and a bunch of performances, and an after party being held by Chris" Craig said
"I didn't hear. But this all the way in December right" Nikkie asked
"December 24, Christmas Eve" Craig said
"Awsome, my sister will be here to watch and......wait, I have nothing to perform. I probably will watch with her" Nikkie said
"No, perform with me" Craig suggested. Nikkie raised her eyebrows and narrowed her eys.
"Come on, it will be fun" Craig added. "Plus you said you could sing. I heard about what you sang during your dads funeral, and you also used to sing great during parties, now please, do it for me" Craig begged
"Ok Ok, how can I resist" Nikkie said
"Cool, lets get rehearsing next Saturday in my garage" Craig said
"Great" Nikkie said as she closed her locker and walked the opposite of the music room. She went outside to the front of the school to find Jimmy, Spinner and Marco hanging out at a picnic table.
"Hey guys, what are you talking about" Nikkie said
"N-Nothing" Jimmy said sounding suspicious
"O-Ok" Nikkie said immitating Jimmy's stuttering.Jimmy cracked a smile
"Well anyways, are you thinking of signing up for the Winter Festival Nikkie" Marco asked her
"Yeah, I'm signing up with Craig" Nikkie said
"Oh, cool. What are you planning on doing" Maro asked
"Have no clue yet. But I'm sure it will come out great" Nikkie said
"Yeah" Jimmy said nervously and upset at the same time
"What's wrong with you" Nikkie asked
"Nothing" Jimmy said
"Ok, well I need to go find Paige. See you later" Nikkie said as she gace Jimmy a quick kiss on the cheek.
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Nikkie found Paige sitting on a bench reading a book.
"Wow, Paige, studying. Quick get a camera" Nikkie joked
"Ha, ha. Funny. Ms. Kwan. Book report and the book is like 50 chapters long" Paige said
"Brutal" Nikkie said
"Tell me about it"Paige said
"So did you hear about that Winter Festiavl thing" Nikkie asked
"Yeah, Jimmy, Spin and Marco are playing" Paige said as she placed her bookmark in her book and grabbed her bag.
"What, Jimmy didn't tell me anything" Nikkie said
"Oh, well see, Criag is going solo because he wants to play something with a soft backround you know like a love song. And Jimmy decided to bring some heat and rock solid at the show. But Craig isnt out of the band, he just wants his own performance at the show" Paige said
"I'm performing with Craig, I mean were planning on performing together" Nikkie said
"Cool. Well wish to talk more but I gotta head off to the library. See ya hun" Paige said
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Nikkie walked home and opened up her bag and began her homework. When she finished she decided to play some loud music. She put in Avant's Cd and played the song "Don't Take your Love away". She was sitting on her windowsill looking outside. She then saw Sean walking down the street. She smiled and yelled out the window.
"Hey Sean" Nikkie yelled. Sean stopped and looked up and smiled.
"Hey Nikkie, watcha doing" Sean yelled back
"Babysitting" Nikkie said
"Can't you come down real quick" Sean asked
"I'll be down in a second" Nikkie yelled back. She slipped on he sweatshirt. When she went downstairs and opened her door to see Sean in his grey sweatpants, his black sweatshirt and his black bandana on.
"So what's new" Nikkie asked
"Nothing, you" Sean shrugged
"Not much, just preparing for the festival" Nikkie said
"Cool" Sean said
"I heard about you and Ellie. Sorry it didn't work out" Nikkie said
"Yeah, well it was my fault, I didn't pay much attention to her. I mean I liked her, but her life seemed too much for me to help her outwith. It's not that I was scared to help, I mean her life is really harsh" Sean said
"Oh, well you know sometimes things like that can't last so, it's best to just leave it alone. Well I should go watch my sister. See you at school" Nikkie said
'Yeah" Sean said turning around. Nikkie turned to her door and she was about to go back inside but........
"Sean wait. What happened with those guys. Um...you know" Nikkie stutterd
"Chase.....he got arrested not so long ago for dealing drugs to minors and just selling drugs illegally period" Sean said
"I guess he won't be back" Nikkie said
"Who knows" Sean said as he dug his hands in his pocket and walked away. Nikkie went back inside and went back upstairs.
Nikkie turned to her stero and changed the Cd. She slipped in Mariah Carey and listened to "Whenever you Call". She began to hum it and sing it. Then it hit her. It would be the most perfect song to perform at the Festival. It is a boy and girl singing. She picked up her phone and called Craig.
"Hello" and sweet voice said
"Hi Angie, is your brother there" Nikkie said
"Yeah, hold on" Angie said as you could hear her running to look for her brother.
"Craig it's for you" Angela said as she handed the phone to Craig
"Hello" Craig said
"Hey" Nikkie said
"What's up, I was just trying to get some lyrics down for the performance" Craig said
"So soon" Nikkie said
"Yeah, sooner the better. We get rehearsal done early" Craig said
"Yeah, well I was thinking. I found a perfect song" Nikkie suggested
"Really, I couldn't find anything. That's why I started writing down some lyrics. What's the song" Craig asked
"Mariah Carey and Brian Mcknight's Whenever you Call" Nikkie said
"I'm not sure, I can't really sing like Brian" Craig said
"Please, I'll help you out with the vocals, please it would mean a whole lot to me" Nikkie begged
"Fine, but trust me, I'm gonna take time. So your gonna have to be really patient....and I mean really patient" Craig said
"Ok, I'll take the heat. So can you come over now" Nikkie asked
"Ok, but I'll be there later. I have to wait for Catlin to come home from work" Craig said
"Oh, so Joey finally went back with Catlin" Nikkie said with a sweet kick up voice
"Yeah" Craig said
Nikkie smiled " So I'm gonna let you go then. See you later"
"Bye" Craig said
Nikkie layed down on her bed and smiled at the ceiling. She could finally sing again. She loved singing, but not in public. Now she was gonna have the chance. A chance to let her feelings out. Finally to let her heart out to Jimmy, because the song sang lyrics that described them perfectly. Nikkie played the song over and over again letting the words ring through her head, letting the tunes sink into her skin. By the time the song played the forth time, she knew the words. It was like a talent to her. She knew lyrics and pitches in a snap. Nikkie then began writing down the lyrics for Craig. After that she hopped into the shower and hummed the song to herself.
When she got out she slipped on a pair of black jeans and a navy blue and yellow striped short sleeve shirt that had a white collar. She slipped on her all white phat farm sneakers and tied her straight black hair into a ponytail. She put away all of her homework and slipped on her gold hooped earrings. Then the doorbell rang. Nikkie ran downstairs and opened the door.
"Hey Craig, ready to hit notes" Nikkie said
"Yeah" Craig said. For some reason Nikkie had looked amazing. He couldn't keep his eyes off of her. They went upstairs and Craig studied the lyrics. Nikkie began to sing her parts. Criag tried his. He was getting a little bit better.
"Gently kiss your fears away" Craig sang but wih a few bumping fades
"No Craig, do the fading with your stomache not your chest. You get better pithes and you even hear yourself louder when you use your stomache" Nikkie said
"Ok......Gently kiss your fears away" Craig sang better
"Great Craig. Your doing awsome and it's only day one" Nikkie said witha smile on her face. She looked down at the lyrics and Craig stared at her with a smile as she studied the lyrics.
"You see I was patient. And you weren't worth having to spend all my patients on" Nikkie said
"I guess" Craig said. He smiled at her comment.
"Hey how bout tomorrow we practice in the music room at school" Craig suggested
"Fine with me" Nikkie said
"Well I should go, it's getting late" Craig said
'Yeah, yeah. I'll see you tomorrow" Nikkie said as she got up. She stood at her bedroom door.
"I'll walk myself out. Bye" Craig said
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The next day Nikkie woke up and got dressed. She slipped on her grey sweatpants and her black tan top. She sliped on her white fishnet sleeved sweatshirt and her black nikes. She went downstairs and grabbed her keys and slipped on her thin black leather jacket. She walked to school and went straight to her locker. She was fixing her messy hair. Jimmy slipped by and gave her a kiss on the cheek.
"So, what are we doing tonight" Jimmy asked
"I don't know what your doing, but I know what I am doing" Nikkie said
"And what's that" Jimmy said as he wrapped his arms around her stomach
"Practicing for the festival" Nikkie said. Jimmy's grip loosened and Nikkie turned around and looked at him. He had on a sort of disappointed face.
"Cool, me too. Well now I am, since I'm not busy" Jimmy said sounding kind of upset
"I'm sorry, this weekend we will have for oursleves. Ok. Promise" Nikkie said
"Ok then" Jimmy said and kissed her lips. Nikkie closed her locker and walked with Jimmy to homeroom
Nikkie sat down at her regular seat and she sat her bookbag on the desk. Craig came and sat beside her.
"Got the song down, and I've been getting better" Craig said
"Great, so we still practicing in the music room today" Nikkie asked'
"Yeah, last period is study period today, lets just go then" Craig said
The bell rang
"Cool then" Nikkie said and walked out beside Paige
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It was lunch and Emma was beside Chris along with Manny, J.T, and Toby and Kendra.
"So anyone performing at the big winter show" J.T asked
"I am, gonna play a few mixes maybe, but I need a strong singer" Chris said
Emma looked at Manny. "Manny you can totally sing" Emma said
"Emma stop, I dont sing that good" Manny said as she stuck her spoon in her srawberry yogurt.
"Manny, I totally heard you when we were in New York. When we were watching the baseball game in the hotel. She really hit high notes during the national anthem" Emma said
"Really" Chris said
"Ok, maybe I can sing, but I am so not singing in front of a crowd" Manny said
"Please Manny, for me. I'd be crushed if I didnt find a partner by Christmas Eve" Chris said
"Fine, I'll do it" Manny gave in.
"Cool, can you meet me at the music room during study period today"
"Sure" manny said
Nikkie was walking into the cafeteria and she decided to sit with Manny and Emma and all of them.
"Hey Nikkie" Manny said
"What are you guys talking about" Nikkie asked
"Oh, just the show" J.T said
"Oh, anyone performing"Nikkie asked
"Yeah, Manny and Chris" Kendra said
"Really, I knew Chris would, but Manny. Your gonna sing" Nikkie asked
'Yeah, he needs a singer" Manny said
"Awsome, well I need to get going, classes are almost starting" Nikkie said and she walked away.
It was the ending of the day and Nikkie headed into the music room. She found Craig repeating the lyrics to himself. She stood at the doorway watching him. He was cute especially when he tried really hard. But they were friends, Nikkie never really thought of them having a relationship. But whatever, she had Mr.Right/ Jimmy Brooks.
"Amazing Job" Nikkie clapped as Craig finished off the song
"Hey, I didn't know i had an audience.Craig said
Well if that excites you just wait for the night of the show" Nikkie said
"Oh God, I've played in front of crowds but not like this performance. It's gonna be Degrassi's school mixed with the parents and the students of the High School we are playing at." Craig said
"Quit it your making me nervous. So did you get the instrumental version of the song" Nikkie asked
"Yeah, got it right here" Craig said pulling the Cd out of the case
"You wanna do a run through the song" Nikkie asked
"Sure" Craig said as he set up the sound system. They both looked at each other and begam to sing.
(Craig sings)
Love wandered inside
Stronger than you
Stronger than I
(Nikkie sings)
And now that it has begun
We cannot turn back
(Craig sings)
We can only turn into one
(Chorus: Craig and Nikkie together)
I won't ever be too far away to feel you
And I won't hesitate at all
Whenever you call
And I'll always remeber
The part of you so tender
I'll be the one to catch you fall
Whenever you call
(Nikkie singing)
And I'm truly inspired (Craig: And I'm)
Finding my soul (Craig: Finding my soul)
There in your eyes (Craig: There in your eyes)
And you
Have opened my heart (Craig: have opened my heart)
And lifted me inside
By showing me yourself
Undisguised
(Craig and Nikkie together)
I won't ever be too far away to feel you
And I won't hesitate at all
Whenever you call
And I'll always remeber
The part of you so tender
I'll be the one to catch you fall
Whenever you call
(Craig singing)
And I will breathe for you each day
Comfort you through all the pain
Gently kiss your fears away
(Nikkie singing)
You can turn to me and cry
Always understand that I
Give you all I am inside
(Nikkie singing)
I won't ever be too far away to feel you
(Craig)
And I won't hesitate at all
(Nikkie)
Whenever you call
(Together)
I won't ever be too far away to feel you
(Nikkie)
And I won't hesitate at all
(Together)
Whenever you call
And I'll always remeber
The part of you so tender
I'll be the one to catch your fall
Whenever you call
Whenever you call
But what Nikkie and Craig didn't notice was that Manny, Chris and Emma walked in they were smiling. Nikkie and Craig smiled at each other as the song faded. Nikkie wrapped her arms around Craig and tears began to fall from her eyes.
"Why are you crying" Craig asked as he brushed her hair
"Because, it's been to long, and I...I just, feel happy and relieved that I let it all out like that" Nikkie said as she pulled her face out of Craig shoulder
"So are we" Emma said
Nikkie turned around. "Huh"
"Were happy too. We knew you were holding something in. It was that wasn't it" Manny said
"I guess so" Nikkie said
Manny and Emma walked up to Nikkie and hugged her. Chris came came up and hugged her also.
"So why are you guys here. You didn't come to see me pour my heart out into a song" Nikkie said
"Were here to use the music room" Chris said
"Right you and Manny are performing" Nikkie said
"Yeah, so you guys finished, maybe you guys can stick around and hear what I have so far" Chris said
"Cool" Nikkie said
Authors Note: I'm so sorry for the long wait. I know you almost died without it. LOL But it's back, and ready to finish up. But not anytime soon. If my calculations are correct, I can finish by June or July or ealier. It depends on my ideas and how the story will run. If the story ideas I get seem to run long, there will be a trilogy. PEACE & LOVE!!!!
If you want to hear the songs that have been mentioned in this story and in the first one. There will be links to them in the ending of this sequel.