Chapter Four
Two months later
"We need to practice,'' Kathy said to the sleeping Mort.
"Not today,'' Mort groaned, pulling the covers over his head.
"But,' Kathy said jumpping on the bed.'' The show is tomorrow. We need to practice.''
"Fine,'' Mort yelled getting out of bed and looking at Kathy.'' I hate you sometimes.''
"I know,'' Kathy said grabbing Mort arm and going to the gum.'' You just need to deal with this. The song ain't that bad.''
"It's long,'' Mort muttered,'' I can hardly remember the words.''
"I'll go first,'' Kathy said,'' I'll just sing the first verse.''
"I know the first part,'' Mort said,'' It's the second part I don't get.''
"Fine,'' Kathy said,'' I'll sing the second part.
You remind me a better day
But I want you to just go away,
You always feel my heart with hate
But this time you're too late,
I can finally be me
I'm free.
"Nice,'' Mort said,'' Can you repeat that?"
"Lets try together,'' Kathy said.
They practiced for nearly two hours. Mort finally got the words. Leo watched them for awhile.' How nice,' Leo thought,' Always trying to help. Too bad it's for nothing. Ashley won't let them sing in the show.' Leo sighed and went back to his office. The othe kids entered the room.
"That was so stupid,'' Fred said.
"No it wasn't,'' Kathy said,'' We are just practicing the song.''
''Even though you aren't going to be in the show?'' Kim aksed.
"Ashley said everyone was in the show,'' Mort said.
"She told us that we were going to be in it,'' George said,'' She said you guys would scare off all the guest.''
Mort and Kathy looked at each other.' We are practicing for nothing,' Mort thought.
"Well,'' Kathy said,'' At least we know the song. It's a good song.''
"It's stupid,'' Mort mumbled and left the gym.
Kathy watched as he left, then looked at the others, who looked like they were about to laugh. Kathy sighed and began to sing.
Leo was listening, Mort was by his side. The other kids left, annoyed of the singing.
"She's good,'' Leo said, looking down at Mort.'' What do you think?"
"She's good,'' Mort said, looking up at Leo, who smiled.'' What?''
"Nothing,'' Leo said, looking back at Kathy, who was dancing.'' Good dancer too.''
"Ya,'' Mort sighed,'' She is pretty.''
"What?"
Mort realized what he said,'' I mean pretty good dancer.''
Leo looked at Mort, who was beginning to sweat.
"You like her?" Leo asked.
"Just a little,'' Mort said,'' As a friend. Nothing wrong with that.''
"Kathy,'' Leo said and Kathy ran over to him.
"What?" Kathy asked.
"Mort just told me something,'' Leo said,'' He said he-''
"SHUT UP,'' Mort shouted,'' SHE DON'T NEED TO KNOW THAT I LIKE HER.''
"You just told me,'' Kathy giggled.
Mort slaped himself for being stupid.' I just fell for that again,' Mort thought. Mort ran out of the room. Leo and Kathy watched him. Kathy lookd up at Leo, then ran out of the room. Leo sighed and went back to his office.' That was fun,' Leo thought,' They should do this more often.'
"Mort,'' Kathy said as she entered the dorm room.
Mort was sitting on his bed. Kathy sat down next to him and put a arm around his neck. Mort tried not to smile.
"You can't help it,'' Kathy said and Mort burst out laughing.
"Stay out of my mind,'' Mort said, after he stoped laughing.
"I'm not in your mind,'' Kathy whispered,'' I can see it on your face.''
"Stop it,'' Mort muttered,'' You're flirting again.''
Kathy kissed his cheek and he blushed.
"I don't flirt,'' Kathy said,'' I hum.''
Kathy started to hum. Mort pluged his ears.' I'm always tired,' Mort thought, closing his eyes. He was asleep in a few seconds. Kathy stoped and looked at him.' That's too easy,' Kathy thought,' I have an idea.'
"Mort,'' Kathy said trying to shack him awake.'' Wake up.''
Kathy gave up and waited for him to get up. He woke up about an hour later. He looked around.' I fell asleep again,' Mort thought,' She needs to stop doing that.'
"I have this cool idea,'' Kathy said.
"What?" Mort ask sitting up.'' Tell me.''
"You know how we're not in the show?" Kathy asked and Mort nodded.'' Well, when their singing I can hum. Make it look like the show is putting everyone to sleep.''
"That would be funny,'' Mort said,'' But you would get in trouble.''
"Not if I don't get caught,'' Kathy said,'' And you're helping. Now I got to go plan it out.''
Kathy ran out of the room. Mort just sat on the bed.' This is going to go bad,' Mort thought.
The next day
Kathy and Mort were in the dorm. Everyone else was putting on the outfits Ashley gave them. The boys got red pants with a red shirt that had orphanage acrossed it. The girls had light blue skirts with a light blue shirt that had orphanage acrossed it.
"Look at these outfits,'' Kim said,'' They are so cool.''
"Ya,'' Katie said, looking over at Mort and Kathy.'' Todd bad you don't get any. Ashley said we can keep them. This skirt would probably match your skin. Red probably won't look good with green.''
"Red and green,'' Frank said,'' Not two colors that go together. No wonder Ashley won't let him play.''
"Blue wouldn't look good with the same color of your skin,'' Susie said,'' It would match. She would have too much blue on. She is too blue already.''
"Time for the show,'' Ashley said, looking at Mort and Kathy.'' You two can stay in here. Don't need you wondering around the place.''
Ashley led the other kids out of the room. Kathy and Mort waited until they didn't hear anymore foot steps. Kathy reached under the bed and pulled out a dark blue and dark green shirt out. She handed Mort the dark green shirt and pulled the dark blue on over her head. Mort put his on.
"What are we doing with the shirts again?" Mort asked.
"We are putting people to sleep,'' Kathy said,'' But the people will wonder why there are two mutant kids in the place. They'll probably kick us out. So we need to wear these shirts.''
"Oh,'' Mort said,'' Now I get it.''
"This should be fun,'' Kathy said,'' Leo helped me get the shirts. He won't be at the show.''
"That's good to know,'' Mort said, then heard people talking.'' Time to go?"
"Yes,'' Kathy said,'' Lets go.''
They got off the bed and left the room. The whole hall was filled with people. Many people stared at them while they passed. They went passed the gym, where the other kids were practicing. They went to Leos office and went in. Leo was waiting by his desk.
"Made it here,'' Leo said,'' Good, now you need to do this and fast. When everyone is sleeping quickly leave the room.''
"Got it,'' Mort said.
They heard the people going into the gym.
"Almost time,'' Leo said,'' You better go.''
Kathy and Mort left the office. Leo sighed.' I should stop this,' Leo thought,' Nay, let them have their fun.' Kathy and Mort pushed passed people to get into the gym. Some of them just moved, not wanting them to touch them. They snuck under the bleachers, while everyone else sat down. Mort and Kathy stayed in a dark corner.
"Now,'' Ashley said into the microphone.'' Time for the orphans to sing there song. They have practiced for over a year. Now it's time to sing it to you. We hope you like it.''
The kids lined up. Boys in the back and girls in the front. They began to sing.
"Now,'' Mort whispered.
Kathy began to hum. Mort had pluged his ears before Kathy had begun. He looked up at the people, who were falling asleep. The kids singing watched as nearly half the people fell asleep before they were even half way done. Ashley was shocked.' It can't be that bad,' Ashley thought.' I feel tired.' Some of the kids had fallen asleep. Ashley fell to the ground. A few seconds later everyone was asleep. Kathy stoped and looked around. Mort unpluged his ears. They quickly ran out from behind the bleachers. Kathy pulled some markers out of her pocket and handed some to Mort. They began to draw on the kids faces. They quickly ran out when they were done. They ran into Leos office.
"Did it work?" Leo asked.
"Great,'' Kathy said,'' You should of seen Ashleys face when everyone was falling asleep.''
"Something tells me this isn't going to turn out well,'' Leo muttered.
