Chapter 17

Angela and Sharon awoke to the sound of her Scooby - Doo alarm clock.

"SHAGGY I'M SCAAAAAAAAAAAAARED!! SHAGGY I'M SCAAAAAAAAAAAARED!!" Sharon picked it up and switched it off, her eyes still welded shut.

Angela groaned and climbed out of bed. Rubbing her hair she frowned at Sharon.

"You've really got to update that alarm clock Sharon, it's like SO six years ago"

Angela smiled as Sharon pouted at her. "Angela, it's my favourite thing from my childhood. My like only remaining peice of childhood innocence!!"

Angela and Sharon got dressed for school, Angela wanted the day over with quickly , she couldn't wait to go to Lets Bolt later that evening and see her Jordan sing.

Sharon wasn't so enthusiastic. She was looking forward to seeing the band but she dreaded spending the evening with Kyle.

"Sharon, how do you feel about skipping school today?"

Sharon looked surprised "Skip school? why? you never skip school Angela"

"I want something really good to wear for tonight, I want to go to the mall and buy some new clothes. C'mon Sharon live a little will ya?"

Sharon looked into Angela's pleading face and smiled.

"Ok how can I turn down a face like yours? That Catalano boy is a bad influence on you young lady" She playfully scolded.

Angela squealed with excitement "Yay, shopping!"

Both girls laughed and remained in Sharon's bedroom until they knew for sure that Camille had left for work.

"coast is clear" Whispered Sharon "lets go!"

Angela laughed and whispered back "You're mom's out Sharon, why are you whispering?"

They burst into giggles and chased each other down the stairs.

Graham had been sitting in Starbucks for well over two hours. He looked at his watch , it was 5.45pm. He had tried ringing Patty but her cell had been switched off. When he tried ringing his mother in-law, he was received in contempt and told in no uncertain terms what was thought of him.

He had also been told that Patty had left to meet him ages ago.

Graham grew worried. "C'mon Patty, where the hell have you got to?"

Jordan and Shane peered out from behing the curtains. They were shocked at how many people had turned up for this battle of the bands gig.

"I need to shit man, I'm like fuckin really scared man" Shane was bent over and gripping his stomach.

Jordan handed Shane a beer.

"Drink this, it's just nerves dude..you'll be fine"

Shane shook his head frantically "No, no .. man I need to shit"

Jordan laughed and pushed Shane in the direction of the men's room. "Don't take too long man"

Shane gave the beer back to Jordan and ran for the sanctuary of the toilet.

Jordan and Ben started playing pool to calm their nerves. Pool was always a good release for Jordan, it meant his concentration was focused on one thing rather than the usual fifty floating around his head.

Ben was about to take his shot when he saw Angela and Sharon walk in. He completely missed and a ball went flying off the table.

"Fuck me, look at those two!" His eyes were bulging. Jordan looked to where Ben's eye's were and his mouth dropped open.

Angela had re-dyed her hair Crimson Glow. Her make-up was amazing and she was wearing a khaki army style dress/shirt. She had made full use of a wonder-bra and her cleavage was noticeable and she wore 3/4 length black leggings finished off with a chunky pair of boots.

Sharon was wearing a tiny purple mini-skirt with thigh-high boots, she wore a Black tank top and her hair was loose barely covering her shoulders.

Jordan couldn't take his eyes off Angela. He rushed over to her and they kissed passionately. After a few minutes Jordan pulled away from her and looked her over.

"You look absolutely amazing Angela"

Angela smiled shyly and did her hair tuck. "Thanks, I hoped you'd like it"

He placed his hands on her ass and whispered "I love it"

Shane had managed to unintentionally vacate the men's bathroom, he had blocked the toilet and the stench was unbearable.

The staff had no choice but to place an 'Out of Order' sign on the cubicle door.

Shane seemed immune to the foul smell around him and washed his hands wondering why the bathroom was so empty.

As he walked out of the bathroom he was faced with Kyle all over Sharon. Sharon looked really uncomfortable and Shane wondered whether he should intervene again.

Just then a voice boomed over the microphone..

"Please welcome to the stage, a local band named RESIDUE"

The crowd started cheering and Jordan nodded towards Shane and Ben. "there's our cue guys, lets go.."

They took to the stage and nervously looked around. All faces were fixed on them but Jordan fixed his eyes on only one face, Angela's.

"Um, Hey, we're Residue" Jordan took the mic in his hands and his confidence grew.

He looked over at Shane and nodded, Ben started to play..

"This one is for Angela" Jordan stated. And started to sing..

Ive become impossible

Holding on to when

When everything seemed to matter more

The two of us

All used and beaten up

Watching fate as it flows down the path we have chose

You and me

Were in this together now

None of them can stop us now

We will make it through somehow

You and me

If the world should break in two

Until the very end of me

Until the very end of you

Awake to the sound as they peel apart the skin

They pick and they pull

Trying to get their fingers in

Well theyve got to kill what we found

Well theyve got to hate what they fear

Well theyve got to make it go away

Well theyve got to make it disappear

The farther I fall Im beside you

As lost as I get I will find you

The deeper the wound Im inside you

For ever and ever I am a part of

You and me

Were in this together now

None of them can stop us now

We will make it through somehow

All that we were is gone we have to hold on

When all our hope is gone we have to hold on

All that we were is gone but we can hold on

You and me

Were in this together now

None of them can stop us now

We will make it through somehow

You and me

Even after everything

Youre the queen and Im the king

Nothing else means anything

Jordan stopped singing only to be greeted by thunderous applause. The crowd were going wild and Jordan looked at Angela to see her crying tears of joy and pride.

"Thanks very much guys" Muttered Jordan into the microphone. He looked back at Shane who was grinning for ear to ear.

Ben was laughing "We nailed it due, we got this in the bag"

They left the stage and Jordan ran into Angela's waiting arms. She kissed him and brushed his hair out of his eyes.

"You're all sweaty" she smiled.

"Did you like it?"He asked, eager for her reaction.

"Jordan, you blew me away, you blew us all away"

Jordan held her tight, he was pleased and excited about their performance knowing that somewhere in the crowd a talent scout had seen him play his heart out.

"There's three more bands to go, they'll be another two hours or so. Wanna get out of here for a bit?"

Angela took Jordan's hand in hers, she didn't need asking twice.

"Let's go back to mine"

Jordan looked over at Shane who was sipping a beer talking with Ben.

"Guy's we're gonna shoot off for a bit, be back in time for results"

Shane and Ben nodded and waved goodbye to them. Jordan and Angela left Let's Bolt,

Song is "We're In This Together" By Nine Inch Nails