Thanks for all the lovely reviews! They always inspire me. There probably won't be that much Channy until the next chapter. I'm not saying there isn't any in this one, just not much of it. Oh, and there will be a little bit of Sonny's point of view. Well, I hope you all enjoy it!
-Kristina
PS: I've never tried a strawberry tootsie pop before.
Summary: Sonny has a new craving - tootsie pops. And Chad seems to like it too. So much that he'd do anything just to get a taste. ;)
Pairing(s): Chad/Sonny
Disclaimer: I don't own Sonny With a Chance...sadly...
Chapter 5: Strawberry
Chad POV
Today was great! No mix-ups or fighting. And me and Grady aced out stupid project. And well, Sonny and I did our usual bickering but it wasn't like how it was a few days ago. She didn't eat a lollipop once today! And I was pretty amazed, why did she break such a wonderful habit? I kind of benefited from it too. Just watching her made me crazy. And yes, I am like any normal teenage boy whose hormones go insane from simple things a girl does. It was the only logical explanation. It was either that or I was turning into a sap. And believe me, Chad Dylan Cooper is not, I repeat not, a sap! But other than that, things were going good. Sonny and I were 'friends' now. But we sure didn't act like it. Tawni even said so. And her whole cast didn't like the idea of me hanging out in their prop room. But they still took the offer of going bowling with me and Sonny.
And just so I wasn't alone, I invited Portlyn.
Wow, it was meant for two and we end up seven.
At least it wouldn't be awkward.
But anyways, there was going to be a party tonight. Mr Condor was throwing it for the whole studio lot. I have no idea why but I'd never pass up going to a party. Especially if you're invited. If your not then you're probably a loser...no offense.
I rifled through my closet in my dressing room. The party was starting in an hour and I wasn't anywhere near ready yet. It was formal so I guess I whould just wear that stupid tuxedo that I rarely wear. I hope it still fits. I pulled it out and looked it over. It was a little dusty, but it will do.
Sonny POV
Chad has been so friendly to me lately. I wonder what got to him? Oh no! Did he realize that I maybe, sort of like him the day he called me old? Probably not, he didn't seem fazed today. He treated me all the same like before we decided to become friends...if that made any sense. But it was more of friendly banter than anything.
I slipped on a floor length red dress, kind of like the one I wore at prom but it was strapless and it had a mermaid figure, and silver heels. Okay, so maybe I was showing myself off a little for Chad. But I wanted him to actually notice me. Plus, Mr. Condor asked me to sing at the party. I don't know why he asked me, I've never sang before. I wasn't even sure if I was good or not. What if I embarrassed myself up there? In front of all my cast mates, actors, actresses, and Chad. Oh my God! This was horrible! After tonight, I swear I'm not going to show my face to the world ever, ever again.
I sighed and followed Tawni out. She was dressed similarly but the dress was a midnight blue.
"You look pretty Tawni."
She smiled, "Thank you Sonny! You don't look so bad yourself. Now c'mon, Nico's giving us a ride." We walked out of the studio and saw other people walking out of the studio. Each dressed in an elegant evening gown or tuxedo. We saw Zora walking by herself. Who knew she dress all girly in a green knee length dress?
"Zora!" I yelled out to her.
She turned around and waved. "Are you riding with Nico too?" she asked.
We nodded and saw Nico and Grady already waiting in the car before the three of us squeezed into the backseat. Nico drove off to the fancy hotel in silence.
I felt a dreading feeling in the pit of my stomach.
I didn't know if that was good or bad.
Chad POV
I looked at myself in the mirror. Hair. Check. Tux. Check. Cologne. Check. Perfect! Man, I look good! Now Sonny can't deny that I looked handsome. You know, I was surprised the tuxedo still fit. I mean, I got rid of the bow tie and settled for a silver tie and vest. I felt like I was at one of my parents business parties if I didn't take it off. I shoved my cell phone and wallet in my pocket before walking to my convertible. What time was it? I looked down at my watch as I entered my car.
Five forty-six.
Shit! Going to the party was at least a twenty minute drive. Well, no worries, Chad Dylan Cooper is never on time, he's fashionably late.
I smirked and drove off to the party.
When I arrived there, there were still some people outside. There were also a lot of paparazzi. I didn't feel like being in the center of attention for once and quickly walked into the hotel. Wow, it was big. It even had an over-sized chandelier dangling from the ceiling. I wonder why it hasn't fallen yet? It looks to heavy to stay attached to the ceiling. I hurriedly rang the bell on the front desk and a plump man came out from the Employee's Only door.
"Can I help you sir?"
Hmm...for once, someone doesn't recognize me.
"I'm here for the party in the..." I looked down at the invitation, "...the banquet room? For Condor Studios?"
"Oh! Right. Just go down the west hallway and it's the last room on your right. You can't miss it." I nodded a thanks followed his directions. He was right, I couldn't miss it. It was decorated and it was the only room occupied at the moment. Plus, it had a big sign that said 'Condor Studios celebrates twenty-five years!'. Oh, so that's what the party was for. Mr.
Condor's been in business for twenty-five years now.
I entered the gigantic room. Wow, it seemed so small from the outside. There were already people dancing and mingling at the snack table.
I looked around the room and spotted Tawni dancing with some guy from Teen Gladiators. I tapped her shoulder and she turned her head a little to look at me. "Oh, hey Chad!"
"Hi, umm...is Sonny here?"
She smiled and pinched my cheek, "Aw! I knew you liked her! Are you going to ask her to dance with you?"
I slapped her hand away. "Okay, you caught me. But don't tell anyone else, got it? And I how can I ask her if I don't know where she is?"
She pointed behind me. "She over there dancing with Grady. And I keep no promises."
I scoffed at her but she was already off with some other guy. When I turned around, I saw Sonny. She looked beautiful. Oh my God, I am turning into a sap. She laughed at some joke Grady told her. I looked around again and saw Nico and Portlyn dancing together. What was going on with those two lately? I sighed and straightened my clothes before I made my way over to Sonny and Grady. Sonny saw me heading over and smiled a little. I, gently, hit Grady's back so he would face me.
"Hey, buddy. Do you mind if I cut in?"
Grady shook his head and gave me a look that said 'don't do anything stupid' before handing Sonny over to me. "She's all yours."
"So..."
She smiled, "So..."
"This is kind of weird."
She nodded in agreement. "Yeah, it is."
"You look...nice."
She looked down at her heels and mumbled, "Thanks." She didn't look just nice. That was an understatement. She looked amazing, gorgeous, stunning, beautiful, you name it. Too bad I would never admit that. But she looked a little down. "I meant pretty." Yeah, that would do. Her brown eyes peered up at me and she smiled, a blush creeping onto her cheeks. "Thanks...I'm supposed to sing later." Sing? "I didn't know you could sing." She shrugged, "Actually, I don't even know if I can. Mr. Condor asked me to go up there and sing a song. One that's appropriate for this kind of party."
I laughed and she glared at me. "I think you'll do fine."
"Sonny Munroe. Please come up to the stage." Well, that dance was short-lived. Her eyes became frightened. "Well, it's show time." she said. Then she let go of me and made her way up to the stage. I didn't want to look like a loner so I tried to find someone who was by themselves. Hey, there was that little girl on Sonny's show.
"Hey...Zora, right?"
She looked surprised. Maybe because I always called her by the wrong name before. "Yeah?"
"Mind if I sit here?"
She shook her head as everyone seemed to be going back to their seats. I sat down next to her and watched Sonny scan the crowd nervously. "H-Hi everyone. I really don't know why I'm up here. I've never sang before. Well, except for maybe in the shower b-" Oh God, now she was rambling. Her face turned beet red when she caught herself and she stopped abruptly. "Sorry, umm...Mr. Condor asked me to sing for you guys and you know I can't say no to that. Forgive me if I'm awful."
Then she whispered something to the man next to her and he nodded, popping a CD into the player.
(I just want to note that this is Demi Lovato's song Every Time You Lie. It seemed like something she would sing at a party like this)
The music came on and she started off softly.
Now you told me on a Sunday,
That it wasn't gonna work,
I tried to cry myself to sleep,
'Cause it was supposed to hurt.
We sat next to the fire,
As the flame was burning out,
I knew what you were thinking,
Before you'd say it aloud.
Don't say you're sorry,
'Cause I'm not even breaking,
You're not worth the time that this is taking.
Wow, her voice was amazing. No wonder Mr. Condor told her to sing for the party. Before she started the next verse, people started cheering in approval. That caused her to smile and put more passion into the song.
I knew better,
Than to let you break my heart,
The soul you'll never see again,
Won't be showing scars.
You still love her,
I can see it in your eyes,
The truth is all that I can hear,
Every time you lie.
Every time you lie.
Every time you lie.
I woke up the next morning,
With a smile on my face,
And a long list of gentleman,
Happy to take your place,
Less trashier, much classier,
Then who you prove to be.
How long's it gonna take before,
You see that she's no me.
I knew better,
Than to let you break my heart,
The soul you'll never see again,
Won't be showing scars.
You still love her,
I can see it in your eyes,
The truth is all that I can hear,
Every time you lie.
And I awake,
I won't be sleeping till morning breaks,
That's the price you pay for your mistakes,
Goodbye to dreaming.
So don't say you're sorry,
'Cause I'm not gonna listen.
I knew better,
Than to let you break my heart,
The soul you'll never see again,
Won't be showing scars.
You still love her,
I can see it in your eyes,
The truth is all that I can hear,
Every time you lie.
Every time you lie.
Don't say you're sorry.
Every time you lie.
Don't say you're sorry.
The truth is all that I can hear,
Every time you lie.
When her song ended, everyone in the room stood up and cheered for her. And you know what she did? She reached into her purse on the floor and pulled out a lollipop with a hot pink wrapper.
Strawberry.
She unwrapped it in front of everyone and put it in her mouth. But I didn't run away this time, all I could do was smile. Yeah, I'm officially a sap. Hey! I didn't say that I still wasn't turned on. I just had to watch this time. And you know what I realized?
At that moment, I realized I was in love with Sonny Munroe.
Yes, I said the L-word.
I had to throw up.
Wow, longest chapter yet! I didn't feel like describing the dresses that much so use your imagination. Don't take the loser party thing personally, it's just supposed to be the cocky Chad talking. Make sure you check out my other story Goodbye to Dreaming. Review! You know what you'll get in return!
-Kristina