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Chapter 5- Sing Off and The Dance
"Oh sorry!" I said bending down quickly trying to pick up all my loose papers that were scattered everywhere.
"Kairi?" A familiar voice said. I looked up as Riku bent down to help pick up my papers.
"Riku!" I said hugging him. "I'm so glad to see you!" He laughed.
"And why is that?" He asked.
"Because I just heard-" I saw Lori walked down the hall heading towards the auditorium. She glanced my way and gave me an evil glare. "I just thought of a song!"
"Huh?" Riku asked confused. I picked up everything else.
"Sorry Riku! I got to go!" I ran down the hall to the auditorium.
"Oh good Kairi, I was hoping you would compete." Mrs. Stephlin said. I grinned as I entered. "Would you like to go up?"
"Sure." I walked up stage and faced probably about thirty other students. I pulled out my Hilary Duff CD (A/N: yes I know most of you hate her, but this song is PERFECT for Kairi's feelings towards Lori a.k.a. my feelings towards Lauren, so just bare with me and read the lyrics, cuz this will be the last time you hear a song from her.) I put it in the CD player. I saw Lori in the front row by Selphie and Mrs. Stephlin. I grinned evilly at Lori. The music began to play.
Don't spit on me and shame yourself
Because you wish you were someone else
You look so clean but you spread your dirt
As if you think that words don't hurt
You build up walls no one can climb
The things you do should be a crime
You're the queen of superficiality
Keep your lies out of my reality
And when you're nice it's just a pose
You're one of those
Chorus:
Haters
Traitors to the human race
Haters
What a drag, what a waste
I'd like to see them disappear
They don't belong anywhere
Haters
Haters
Spinning a web that's hard to see
Of envy, greed, and jealousy
Feelin' angry but you don't know why
Why don't you look me in the eye?
You want my friends, you want my clothes
You're one of those
Chorus
Haters
Haters
Different life forms, different species
Broken promises and treaties
Talkin' 'bout exterminating
Not the haters, Just the hating
You say your boyfriend's sweet and kind
But you still got your eyes on mine
Your best friends got her eyes on yours
It all goes on behind closed doors
And when you're nice it's just a pose
You're one of those
Chorus
Haters
Later for the alibies
Haters
Any shape, any size
I'd like to see them disappear
They don't belong anywhere
Haters
Traitors
Haters
Haters
Haters
Haters
Haters
I glared directly at Lori as I sang that. When I finished, everyone clapped loudly.
"Good attitude Kairi!" Mrs. Stephlin said standing while clapping. Everyone stood up too.
"Thanks!" I said jumping off the stage.
"Lori, you're next." Lori got up and I took her seat next to Selphie and everyone sat back down. She ended up singing 'I Think I'm In Love With You.' By Jessica Simpson. When she was done singing, everyone clapped loudly too. After, four other singers sang. Mrs. Stephlin and three other teachers decided ten minutes after the last song.
"Ok, everyone, can I get your attention." Mrs. Stephlin said. "Okay, you were all wonderful, but the two that showed the most spirit could really prove themselves. Lori Johnson and Kairi David!" Everyone clapped for us once again. After I found out I was in the sing off, I went to Namine's. When I got there I explained the whole sing off ordeal and what I heard Leon talking about.
"I'm so sorry Kairi." Namine said hugging me.
"It's okay, I'm just glad you're here with me." I said with a faint smile. "Well, I better go. I'll talk to you later, thanks Nam."
"No prob. Hey, I'll be coming to the sing off okay?"
"Okay." I smiled big. "See ya." I said leaving. I slowly walked home. 'What did Leon mean 'he wont know what's coming to him'' I thought. "No! My competition is on the 8th, and Sora's not coming home until the 9th!" I grumbled to myself as I walked into my room. I threw myself onto my bed and sighed. I ended up falling asleep listening to the radio. I woke up to my phone ringing.
"Hello?" I asked sleepily.
"Kai!" I'm off for a week! I can go to school with you, only if you want." Namine said happily in my ear.
"Of course I would! Okay, tomorrow I'll check you in at the office."
"Alright. I'm so excited to see everyone!"
"I'm so happy your coming!" I was awake now. "Hey, is Cloud coming? I'm sure everyone would love to see him too."
"Uh, I don't know."
"Talk him into it, I'm sure he can go with Tidus. To bad Sora's not here or else the four of us could be in the same classes again."
"Gosh, talk about bad timing." Namine said in a bummed tone.
"Oh well, at least your coming."
"Yeah! Well, I better go. I'll see ya later Kai!"
"Bye." We hung up. I was hoping she would come back to DHS for a visit. The week that Namine was supposed to come to school with me finally came. Just like old times, I met her at her house and we walked to school together. It reminded me so much of last year. I was glad to have Nam with me at school again.
"So, where do you hang out now?" Nam asked as we entered Destiny High.
"The commons. Remember where Cloud and Sora always were, that's where I hang out now." I replied.
"Oh." We entered the commons and walked towards the table where everyone was sitting.
"Oh my gosh Namine!" Selphie said hugging her. Nam laughed. "So, how are you and Cloud?"
"Good. He's coming with Tidus actually." Nam said.
"Yay, I'm so glad you guys are staying with us for a week." Selph said. We all sat down. Every once in a while, people would greet Nam. It was like that through school too. After school, we were actually able to talk about things.
"That was boring." Namine said after school.
"It's school what do you expect?"
"Well Leon didn't act any different towards you."
"But he doesn't know I know…"
"True. Well, I'll see you tomorrow." Namine said walking in her house. The rest of the week wasn't too much different. After school on Friday I decided to walk the shoreline. I was thinking of a way to explain to Sora about Lori and Leon. I looked at the setting sun with a blank expression. The breeze made my hair flow around me. I picked up a seagull feather that was blowing by and held it up a little bit. A small smile on my face appeared. Then a small click of a camera was sounded. I turned around to see who just took my picture.
"Sora!" I ran up to him, jumping in his arms. I almost made him fall backwards. I kissed him and hugged him tightly around his neck.
"You know I don't have too many pictures of you, and you looked so cute just then." He said hugging me just as tight. I gave a small laugh.
"I thought you weren't coming back until Sunday?"
"Well, I didn't want to miss your concert."
"Yeah, Lori and me are in it." I let go and walked right back to the waters edge watching the orange and pick horizon.
"What's wrong Kairi?" Sora walked up to me. He stood directly behind me. Wrapping his arms around my waist. Since he was taller then me, he rested his chin on my head. My vision was somewhat blurry.
"Well, while you were gone, I over heard Leon saying Lori was still in love with you. He said something else and now I'm worried that you're going to get hurt." I turned to face him, hugging him tight as a tear rolled down my cheek. He pulled me off of him and looked at me with a serious yet worried expression.
"Kairi, nothing's going to happen to me. I promise." He wiped my tear. He placed his hand under my chin and pulled me towards him. This was for sure the best kiss I've ever gotten. So romantic with the beautiful sunset behind us with the crashing waves. This kiss wasn't short either. It was pretty long. I defiantly felt better with him home. Sora walked me home. He took yet another picture before we got to my house, except we had some random person take him and his picture together. He told me all about Paradise Cove even though I went there just over the summer (A/N: that's a real place in Hawaii, but in this story it's just an island it's self and I really did go there, it's so pretty!). Sora also told me that he was able to get home early because his parents really like me.
My concert was here. Yeah I was nervous, but it reminded me of a mix between my solo and trio concerts last year. My three favorite people were in the front row cheering me on. I just focused most of my attention on Sora, Namine and Cloud since I couldn't sing directly towards Lori who was backstage. Lori went on right after me. And after her, were the finalist of the other three islands.
"Will all contestants please come out." The announcer said after everyone went. We all walked out from backstage. "You were all wonderful, but there can only be one winner. Third place goes to Lori Johnson. Destiny High!"
Lorie stepped forward taking a check for fifty dollars and a red rose. Everyone clapped for her. The announcer spoke up again.
"Second place goes to Kairi David, Destiny High!" I was shocked. I smiled with a small laugh do to the fact all my friends who ended up going to see the competition, were clapping, whistling and yelling 'Go Kairi!' as I received my one hundred dollar check and a red rose, I didn't care that I didn't win first, all I cared about was beating Lori at her own game.
"First place goes to Jenna Stevenson, Paradise Cove!" A beautiful brunette walked up. Most of the Paradise Cove people were good looking. She received two hundred dollars and a half a dozen red roses. After, I saw Leon talking to Lori. I made Sora, Namine, and Cloud wait for me. When I saw Lori walking away upset, I went up to Leon.
"I wont let you hurt Sora." I said slightly nervous.
"I'm not going to." Leon said calmly crossing his arms.
"But you said he won't know what's coming to him…"
"Did you hear me say that?" I nodded. "Well, I realized Sora didn't do anything. Plus, you're right. She wasn't trust worthy. I was just upset I guess because I was starting to fall in love with her."
"Trust me, there are tons more Destiny High girls who are better then Lori." I said with a reassuring smile. Leon smiled back at me before he left. I explained what happened to the other three and they were all please to hear the news that Sora wasn't going to get hurt. The four of us were walking out of school when Cloud stopped us.
"Destiny December Dance. December 17. Six pm to midnight. Ages 13-18. Horizon Beach." Cloud read off of a big sign by the doorway.
"First day of winter break." Namine mentioned.
"Maybe I can spend the night at your house Nam, and we can all go." I said re-reading the sign.
"I don't like dances." She said.
"Well, I'm going." Cloud said.
"Same here." Sora agreed. I looked over at Namine.
"Okay, I'll go." Namine smiled. I laughed, but rolled my eyes. "Wait, we can go too, right?" Namine said motioning her and Cloud. I looked back at the sign on the corner and read.
"All schools welcome. Casual dress. I guess you guys can go." I smiled. They all smiled back. We all went home. Fall went by fast, which meant winter was just around the corner, which also meant the Destiny December Dance was here. I went to Namine's around one on Saturday. We hung out until 4:30 when we decided to get ready. Nam wore a green tank top with faded black jeans and her black and white converses. I wore a pink and green-stripped halter top that laces around my neck and rolled up faded blue jeans and my green and white vans. At six we left since Horizon Beach was only two blocks away from us.
It was gorgeous! They had blue and silver lights everywhere with tinsel hanging off the awnings. It was defiantly a perfect place to have a dance with the soft sand and beach full of palm trees. Namine and me talked to people while we waited for Cloud and Sora to show up.
A/N: yeah I know it was kind of a blunt ending for this chapter, but I had to get the chapter up. I ended up getting my reviews really fast, but my laziness got to me and I didn't update sooner. Sorry about that! Please review
Update info on Dear Diary 2: Beyond The Pages- yes it is offical, the due date for the upcoming story and the sequel for Dear Diary is due on September 30th! So if ur a fan of Dear Diary, i'm sure ur all happy to hear that the sequel will be out soon! Hope you'll enjoy the story! love Sorasgirl333