A new post. Woot! I kinda cheated and skipped ahead. I guess I'm just excited for the talent show. lol

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The sign-up sheet had been up for exactly one week. Emma sighed before putting her name down under the music column. She had given sheet music to Downtown Sasquatch to record the background music on Saturday. They were going to record it today. She would then practice hardcore until Friday.

Emma couldn't believe that time had gone so fast. Paige was rehearsing like mad, and quite frankly, Emma was worried she would work herself into exhaustion. Craig was trying to pretend like it wasn't a big deal, but anyone who knew him knew he was looking forward to it. JT just laughed at the three of them. Speaking of JT...

"Hey, Em! Oh, you signed up? This is exciting now. You never want to do these kind of things. What're you gonna sing?" JT babbled. Emma just smiled at his antics.

"I can't tell you. It's a surprise. I didn't even know for sure what I was going to sing until Friday night. Craig is supposed to get me my recording tomorrow, so I can rehearse crazy hard. You sure you aren't going to sign up for this? It'll be fun," Emma said, drawing out the last word.

"Nah. I'm not really into the whole exhibition thing anymore." JT slung his arm over Emma's shoulder's, ignoring the tingles it gave him. "Surely you can tell your oldest, bestest friend JT what song you're singing." Emma shook her head no. "Puh-leez! Don't make me beg." Emma shook her head again. "Fine! Humph!" JT began to pout.

"Aww...JT's pouting. That's something I haven't seen in awhile. Come to think of it, have I ever seen you pout before," Paige's voice came from behind them. She had her megawatt grin across her face.

"Probably not. The only person who can seem to put it on my face is Emma. I don't know if you've been around lately when she's wounded me so," JT joked, holding his hand over his heart in mock pain. "How can one so beautiful cause so much pain? Oh, cruel world." JT began to wail. Emma and Paige dissolved into giggles.

"Hey, guys. Woah! What'd you do to JT?" Craig joined their little gathering. Both Emma and Paige attempted to explain, but neither could spit it out. Craig rolled his eyes but couldn't help but smile. It was good to see Emma laughing. "JT?"

"It's nothing. Emma just wounded me terribly, and they found it funny. Sadists. So, you wouldn't happen to know what song Em's planning on performing on Friday? I'm just dying to find out. She won't tell me anything at all," JT said.

"Sorry, but I don't know. She only gave me the music without lyrics. It's familiar, but I can't place it." Emma smirked mischievously. JT caught her.

"You just thought of everything didn't you?" Emma gave him a Mona Lisa smile. "Uggghhh! What does that mean? I hate that look! What're you supposed to get from that?" JT asked, clearly frustrated.

"Uh...that she knows something, but she'll never tell?" Craig answered. Emma and Paige both nodded.

"JT, just give it up. You only have to wait a few more days before you'll know. It's not like she's going to tell anyone else either. She's the only person that knows what she's going to sing. Deal with it. Who's up for the library? I have some major studying to do," Paige inquired.

Craig nodded, but Emma grimaced. Clarifying after their questioning glances, "Can't. Snake has a doctor's appointment. I have to watch Jack. You guys could come over after you stop at the library. My mom won't care as long as we don't make a mess." The four made plans to meet up at Emma's around six before leaving the school. Emma hummed as she walked home. Today was a good day. Little did she know, that thought was the kiss of death on her good karma for the day.

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R&R, so I can post more soon.