Ok, so in order for me to be potentially nominated in the SWAC Awards, I need to make this to five chapters, so therefore, I am going to write this quickly so it can be nominated, if you guys want it to of course. I also have a crossover fic, if you guys read it, called Balanced Spectrum, so if you want to read that one, it'll be greatly appreciated. Also, a new oneshot called Tattoo will be up as soon as I finish it, so when that's up, give it a read. Thanks guys for reading and reviewing! Let's see how long this story can go on before I get bored of it or lose ideas (hopefully never).
For Sonny, the next day could not have come by any faster. She hadn't seen Chad since she told him off the previous day and she was actually scared to find out what he would do. She never truly told anyone off before, and for her, that was the worst thing ever because she knew she'd feel bad if that was told to her. So she was definitely regretting her decision, even if it was the right thing to do.
Sonny sighed as she grabbed breakfast from the cafeteria before she headed off to the studio. She ate her muffin on the way, waving to Tawni who just arrived. Tawni gave a small smile back before getting out her cellphone to answer it. Sonny smiled as she walked into the studio, immediately spotting Chad talking to Erica and Portlyn, who listened intently. Once the three saw her, they all had different reactions; Erica smiled and waved, Portlyn stuck her big nose up in the air, and Chad looked away, suddenly leaving. Sonny sighed, knowing she deserved this snub.
She sighed as she walked past everyone to her dressing room, shutting the door and glancing in the mirror. She looked nice today, Sonny noted. She was wearing a simple pink top with jeans and her hair in a ponytail. It was average, nothing celebrity about it, but she felt comfortable and cute, the feeling she felt today.
Sonny sighed as she got ready for a long day of work. To be honest, she really didn't want to be here today (go figure). She just wanted to sleep, or relax or something! Sonny decided she'd wait until Ronny called her; now, she would just sit down and read. So she did just that. She grabbed her book from out of her bag; The Memory Keeper's Daughter the book was, and started reading the fifth chapter.
She got so absorbed, she didn't even here Ronny call for her. She didn't hear the door open, or see Erica walk in, telling her they were ready to stand up and practice lines, walking through the motions on stage; she didn't even feel Erica tap her shoulder. Sonny didn't look up until after Erica left. Sonny noticed her door opened. Did she miss something, Sonny thought.
Sonny continued back in her book until she heard a crash. Startled, she looked up, finding a vase (her vase) broken on the ground, Robert glaring at her.
"Get up loser, and get to work," he demanded before leaving. Sonny sighed as she slipped her book back in her bag and walked out to start working. She noticed that her seat was switched with Portlyn's; now she sat beside Erica. Sonny shrugged as she held her script and sat down. She watched as Chad and Portlyn practiced their scene.
The morning was long, boring and dragging. All Sonny did was either sit and watch, or read her lines and walking through where she would go. Sonny was entirely thankful when Ronny called the break.
Sonny immediately headed to the cafeteria, grabbing her lunch before sitting with the So Random cast again.
"Where were you yesterday?" Nico asked as Sonny bit into her chicken.
"Working until 2. Read throughs are so boring," Sonny complained. The rest of the lunch was the five laughing and talking, making fun of Mackenzie Falls (though Sonny told them of Erica).
Sonny regretted going back to the studio, but once Mackenzie Falls stood up and left, Sonny knew she had to as well.
"Hey, I'll see if I can come visit a little later today. See you guys," Sonny said before standing up and walking to the studio again. She noticed that Chad looked even more lost in thought than he did in the morning. Either he was really thinking about what she said the previous day, or something was wrong. Either way, Sonny knew they had to talk.
Sonny waited until Ronny gave them a ten minute break at 3pm to talk to Chad. She started approaching him, unsure of what to say. Of course, she didn't have to; Chad saw her and immediately bolted out of the room. Sonny sighed as she poured herself hot chocolate from their hot chocolate machine. She sipped it as Erica walked over.
"Hey, do you know what's up with Chad? He's acting weird today, unChad like," she asked Sonny. Biting her lip, Sonny crossed her fingers behind her back, shaking her head.
"No clue. I can go talk to him if you like," she said. Erica breathed in relief.
"Good. Because Ronny won't start rehearsals again until Chad's acting normally, and though Ronny is nice, he likes to be punctual with his work," Erica said. Sonny nodded, taking her cup before walking in the direction of Chad's dressing room. She made it to his door and knocked softly. A faint voice said, "Go away!" but Sonny opened it anyways. Inside it was typical Chad; pictures and awards all around, mirrors and of course the room sort of messy. Sonny looked around, seeing Chad at his window, looking out it in his chair. He turned and saw Sonny. He sighed.
"Go away," he said to her. Sonny shook her head and shut the door.
"Ronny won't start rehearsing until you're back to yourself. I volunteered to come see what's wrong. Is it what I said yesterday?" Sonny asked as she sat beside him, sitting on his windowsill. Chad shrugged.
"Yeah, it's what you said yesterday," he admitted. Sonny grimaced.
"I was too harsh right? I've never said those stuff to anyone before. I'm never mean to anyone!" Sonny said, panicking a little bit before she felt Chad's hand rest upon Sonny's on her lap. She glanced at it, startled.
"No, you weren't harsh at all Sonny; I hate to admit it, but you're right," Chad admitted. Sonny mock gasped.
"Chad Dylan Cooper thinks me, Sonny Munroe, is right? Oh my god," she said mockingly. Chad rolled his eyes.
"Well, you are right; I can be slightly egotistical at times," Chad started before Sonny gave him a look. "Ok, I can be really egotistical, and vain and stuff. But that's who I am. I don't know how to act like anyone else. I can't just suddenly act nice and stuff, because first of all, that's not who I truly am, and no one would believe it. I can be nice Sonny; but only on occasions, and when I feel like it," Chad said. Sonny nodded.
"Yeah, the only thing is that I'm the only one that have seen you act nice," she said. Chad scoffed.
"You're not the only one! My mom sees that nice side sometimes," Chad admitted, caving. Sonny nodded.
"I know. But I think a lot more people would appreciate you if you acted nicer and less vain. The world doesn't revolve around you. Well, maybe it Mackenzie Falls it does, but this is the real world; everyone is equal in this world Chad. If you treat others like you want to be treated, then you'd have more friends," Sonny told him. Chad looked confused.
"Isn't that from the bible? You know, the whole, do unto others as you would have others do unto you bit from the Matthew part?" Chad asked. Sonny looked shocked.
"Yeah, Matthew 7:120. How do you know that? According to your website, you hate going to church because it's worshipping someone other than yourself," Sonny asked. Chad shrugged.
"The internet lies Sonny. My mom's a huge God fan, so when I was younger, I went to church. Don't forget Sonny, I've only been famous for less than four years now. I came on the cast when I was twelve. I went to church since I was born until twelve years old, so unfortunately I got stuck with all that stupid information. When I get time off, my Mom drags me to church, without anyone knowing of course," Chad admitted, rolling his eyes. Sonny laughed, smiling.
"Well, that's good. You know all the stuff about God," Sonny commented.
"It doesn't mean I believe all of it," Chad scoffed. Sonny just simply smiled brightly.
"Well, it's a start Chad, the truth I mean. Maybe now you can start to become a better, nicer person; the guy I see sometimes," Sonny said. Chad lifted up one hand (the one not placed on Sonny's).
"Whoa there cowgirl. I'm not going that far yet," Chad said.
"That's why I said start to become. And did you just call me cowgirl? Just because I'm from a small town does not mean I'm a cowgirl," Sonny defended herself. Chad sighed.
"Jeez Sonny, you take things so literally," Chad said. Sonny rolled her eyes as she glanced down, finally completely aware of Chad's hand on hers. Chad looked down too and glanced at it. Both stared for a few seconds before Chad slipped his hand away, Sonny secretly feeling weird without his hand on hers. Sonny stood up.
"Now, can you go back to acting somewhat like yourself and get to our job? Unfortunately, I'd like to get back to work, even more unfortunately, with your snobby cast mates, except for Erica of course," Sonny said to him. Chad rolled his eyes as he stood up.
"I'll try. And yeah, Erica's too nice for her own good. Unfortunately, she's one of the best here. Portlyn'll be gone by fourth season, luckily. Maybe you'll get to take over her part," Chad said, smirking. Sonny rolled her eyes.
"You really want me to work full time?" she asked him. Chad thought for a minute.
"On second thought, I'm sure we can find another star. Let's go practice," Chad said. Sonny nodded before the two walked out to where everyone was waiting. Sonny suddenly had a greater understanding of Chad today. She somewhat respected him more, and believed he could change. Also, she learned about something that he didn't tell anyone else, as usual. Sonny suddenly felt a little bit happier at working at the Falls. She still loved So Random and would not continue working here after two months, but she felt a little less depressed about it when she first started working a few days prior. Sonny smiled as she sat on her chair and waited for rehearsals to begin again.
Ok, so I put in a solid Chad/Sonny moment which will be coming a lot more frequently, because I like the dynamic of their relationship. Next chapter of course will skip some time ahead, and Sonny's mom and Chad's mom will make an appearance as well.
Also, I have two new stories out, so if you guys would gladly at least read them, that'll be eternally grateful *(though reviewing even a 'cool story' would help a lot too). Thanks guys! Love you all for reading and reviewing! Any kind of feedback is helpful and loved! Spread the Channy love!