8:58 a.m. (Lil's view)
Mom hasn't let me get out of bed all day! I keep telling her I'm fine, but does she listen? I think not. Whenever my eyes get all weird, Mom thinks it's me going unconscious, but I'm just adjusting to the bright lights, sheesh! So I sit in bed all day. No calls for me, of course. Everyone I know is at school. For once I wish I could've gone today.
1:34 p.m.
The phone rang! I picked it up.
"Hello, Deville residence, Lil speaking."
"Lil! Thank heaven you picked up."
"Who is this?"
"Who do you think?"
"Phil, I've told you a zillion times not to call me during your classes. What was your excuse this time?"
"I told her I had to go to the bathroom. Listen, your fantasies are slowly coming true. Susie landed a record deal, Kimi's got a new song written, and Tommy wants to go out with you."
"Tommy WHAT?"
"Oh, and you haven't noticed? He told me during lunch!"
"Did ya beat him up?"
"No, remember? YOU'RE the mature one, so YOU get to go out with whoever you want."
"Speaking of which, Philip, has Kimi said anything to you yet?"
"No! Did she say anything to you?" he asked excitedly.
"Yeah, you interested in going to the movies with her, me, and Tommy tonight?"
"Sure, if you can get out of the house by 5:30."
"It's a deal. Tell Tommy I said I'll most definitely go out with him. Then tell Kimi and Susie I'll meet them at the town hall tomorrow for practice."
"OK, bye Lillian."
"Goodbye Philip."
I hung up the phone. "MOM!"
"What is it? Are you OK?"
"Yeah, can I go out with some friends tonight?"
"What 'friends,' specifically?"
"Um, just Kimi and Tommy. Phil wants to go too."
"Lil, if you tell me that you are going to date Tommy, then the answer's no. You're ELEVEN!"
"Mom! I've known the guy for ten years now! You can trust me!"
"Yeah, and what's Phil gonna do with Kimi?"
"Nothing."
"Fine, it's a deal. You can go tonight IF you go to sleep now."
"Great, thanks!" I rolled over and pretended to sleep.
5:29 p.m. (Tommy's view)
Phil just did me the biggest favor of my life. I'm sitting here at the movie theater with Phil and Kimi waiting for Lil. Phil said she'd be a little late, 'cause it took a while for her to get used to walking again. Kimi and Phil were both sitting on the bench by the pay phone. I swear, they almost make me laugh. Kimi is the first human I've ever known that's attracted to Phil Deville, expert grossologist. When I saw the figure of the familiar eleven year old Lil, I had to squint. Was it her increased beauty, or the fact that her mom's car headlights were too bright for human eyes? She waved at Kimi, then ran up next to me. As the four of us walked in, Lil and I were holding hands! Miracle, as far as I'm concerned. During the movie, Lil and Kimi sat next to each other, frequently whispering to each other about the talent show. I was excited, too. Joy's band of sluts kept changing their name and costume. I wonder how stupid they'll look compared to my "girlfriend" Lil's band. After the movie, Lil said, "Sorry T, I'm going to Kimi's for a sleepover. See ya tomorrow!" And then the strangest thing happened. She kissed me on the nose and ran off with Kimi to get a cab home. Phil and I walked home, talking about...you guessed it...girls.
10:31 p.m. (Susie's view)
The band and I had a sleepover mainly for rehearsals and choice of outfits. At least we're not wearing pink. Most of the outfits were lime green and black. Kimi told us that we'd be doing her new song, not the old one, which she was ashamed of. Now that she and Phil were an item, she no longer needed depressing lyrics to express herself.
So much for a happy ending,
To you my voice I'm lending,
To tell the story
Of me without the fame and glory
When...
I'm rising up, up, up,
On the wings of the dawn,
Still going up, up, up,
All the darkness is gone,
Rising up and away,
And with you I'll stay,
'Cause...
You tell me you love me
Never going above me,
I don't know why, but I believe you!
I'm rising up, up, up,
On the wings of the dawn,
Still going up, up, up,
Dressed in white
On the happiest day of my life...
You tell me 'I do'
I'm all for you...
While going up, up, up...still...
11:06 p.m. (Trisha's view)
Let me at least say this: I'm heck glad that Kimi's garage is soundproof. Thank God it's Friday night. Tomorrow night at the talent show, Alien Planet will ROCK HISTORY!
a/n: OK, that was a little weird, but still a vital part of the story. Lil seems to have recovered quickly, and the girls are all confident! Next chapter: Opening night. Stay tuned. Reviews are still appreciated.
