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The sun was setting in the city of Magix and the moon was just shining through the clouds. Stella sat on the couch watching the evening news as Tecna walked down the stairs in a pair of pyjama's and a robe.
"Hey Tecna" Stella said with a smile.
"Hey Stella" Tecna replied walking into the kitchen to get some tea.
"Timmy called for you 6 times while you were in the bath" Stella said.
"Oh did he?" Tecna questioned. "What did he say?"
"He wanted to speak to you about this afternoon" Stella replied. "But Bloom took the messages. All six of them. You need to ask her."
"Where is everyone?" Tecna asked seeing the penthouse quiet.
"Flora is out, Bloom is reading in her room, Musa is in the recording studio working again, and Layla is out on the balcony looking at the stars" Stella answered.
"Why the balcony?"
"I don't know. She loves looking up at the stars."
"Wait a minute, Stella; didn't you have a dinner date with Brandon tonight?"
"No. What are you talking about?"
"I overheard you and Brandon talking in the limo earlier. He asked you to dinner tonight, at Bellmore Restaurant."
"Oh that, nah, I told him I would consider it" Stella replied
"Um, Stella, I overheard Brandon talking to Sky and he thought it was agreed" Tecna informed.
Stella froze.
"What?" She shrieked and ran over to her phone to find 3 missed calls.
Stella cursed under her breath and called Brandon.
Brandon sat alone at a table in the restaurant waiting for Stella to arrive. He already had 3 glasses of water and ate 2 rolls. He called her 3 times and was starting to worry a little bit. Some of the waiters were looking at him and taking bets seeing how long he would last before he gives up and goes home.
All of a sudden his cell phone rang and he quickly answered it without hesitation.
"Hello?"
"Brandon" Stella said. "It's Stella."
"Oh thank god, Stella. What is taking you so long?"
"Brandon, I told you that the dinner date was a maybe."
"What?"
"I was never a definite yes. I'm sorry honey. I told you that I would be busy with Tecna and the band tonight. We also have that show tomorrow morning to debut new songs that will hopefully get us an album."
"But, you said meet me at 6"
"That was if I could find time to fit you in"
"Stella, this is just ridiculous, this is the fifth time that you have blown me off. We haven't had any alone time in ages. You are always so busy with the band and school work. What about me? Remember me? Your boyfriend"
"I know honey, I'm sorry. Look, I promise, in a few days, it will be our anniversary, and I promise I will make time for that special date. Perhaps leave 2 days free"
"Fine, but you better not blow me off again" Brandon said.
"Of course not, it's our anniversary, I wouldn't do that. Now come over to the penthouse. I can fit in a nice quiet dinner here and a movie?"
Brandon sighed. He could never so no to his ray of sunshine.
"Alright. I'll see you in 20 minutes" Brandon said.
"Yay! I'll see you soon snookums. I love you"
"I love you more" Brandon said hanging up the phone.
Tecna smiled at Stella as she waited for Brandon to visit.
"I'll just be upstairs and leave you the bottom floor for you and Brandon" Tecna said taking her tea upstairs.
"Okay. Tecna, listen" Stella said looking over the couch stopping Tecna in her tracks.
"Yeah?"
"I know that Timmy lied to you, but he didn't cheat on you. He may have lied to you, but trust me, if he loves you, and you believe that he loves you, then that's all the truth that you need. Believe me, Bloom and I have been lied to many, many times before, and trust me when I say that even the biggest lie can be forgiven because right down to it, if your man loves you, what more do you need to know?" Stella explained.
Tecna nodded her head. Stella had a really reasonable point.
"Okay. Thanks Stella" Tecna said with a smile and she continued her way upstairs.
Layla walked back inside the apartment and watched Tecna walk upstairs.
"How is she doing?" Layla asked.
"She's getting there, but I think I gave her some advice that might make things a little bit smoother for her" Stella said with a smile.
Suddenly, the two girls heard a jingle of keys by the front door and in walked in Flora.
"Thank god" Stella said relieved. "Where have you been? You were supposed to be back an hour ago."
"I'm sorry, I was with Eric and lost track of time" Flora apologised.
"Flora, you said it was for lunch, not dinner" Layla said indicating that it was now evening.
"And also, Helia called for you 30 minutes ago. Wanting to see how it went with Eric" Stella said. "Wait, why am I suddenly taking everyone's messages?" she muttered to herself.
"I'm sorry. I didn't mean for it to take that long. I'll go upstairs and call Helia on my mobile" Flora said and she walked upstairs.
Layla looked at Stella curiously.
"You think Eric has a secret agenda?" Stella asked seeing Layla's face.
"I don't think, I know" Layla said and she made her way upstairs. "Oh, and if Brandon's staying the night, make sure to spell your bedroom, I want a good night's sleep."
Stella rolled her eyes at her friend.
That next morning, the girls were scheduled to sing on Magix's music channel "Music, Music, Music" debuting a new song. The girls invited the guys to come along, even Timmy, to debut the song. The girls were prepped for make-up and had their hair done.
Stella wore a yellow dress that almost went to her knees, with a black leather jacket, and black leather boots that went to her knees.
Musa wore a red shirt covering the bust and flowing down, with a black short skirt and black high heels.
Flora wore a tight black casual dress with small sleeves covering the top of her shoulders with pink covering the bust, and black high heels.
Tecna wore black pants with a white top with a black thin feminine tie around her neck with a black waist vest over the top.
Layla wore skinny leg jeans with black boots and a green turtle neck top and a long necklace.
Bloom wore a white denim skirt with a silver singlet that shimmered in the light with a white elbow length sleeved jacket with white flats and her engagement ring.
The girls were moved to a stage area with cameras ready and the guys sat on chairs in the corner watching the girls.
"And that video was from the Earth band 'The Killers'" The TV show host said on a separate set next to the stage. "And now we have the hottest band hitting the city of Magix. They are the number one go-to-team in the battle against evil, and now they're hitting the air waves. Ladies and gentlemen, I give you, The Winx."
The camera's flashed on the girls and the lights were turned on. The girls smiled into the cameras and Musa spoke into the microphone.
"Good Morning, City of Magix!" Musa greeted with a smile. "We have two new songs that we wish to sing for you today. These two songs were written by our pianist, Tecna. She got some inspiration the other day. We hope you enjoy."
Once Musa finished speaking, she picked up an acoustic guitar and began strumming slowly.
"What to Do" by Demi Lovato
Musa: Tell me what to do about you
I already know I can see in your eyes
When you're selling the truth
'Cause it's been a long time coming
So where you running to?
Tell me what to do about you
For the Chorus, Layla came in with the drums, and Tecna came in with the piano as Bloom played another guitar and was a backup singers, as Stella and Flora played violins for the chorus.
(Chorus)
Musa and Bloom: You got your way of speaking
Even the air you're breathing
You could be anything
But you don't know what to believe in
You got the world before you
If I could only show you
But you don't know what to do
Tecna: Tell me what to do about you
Something on your mind
Baby all of the time
You could bring down a room
Oh yeah
This day has a long time coming
I say it's nothing new
Tell me what to do about you
(Chorus)
Musa and Stella: You got your way of speaking
Even the air you're breathing
You could be anything
But you don't know what to believe in
You've got the world before you
If I could only show you
But you don't know what to do
Musa: You think about it
Can you ever change?
Finish what you started
Make me want to stay
Tired of conversation
Show me something real
Find out what your part is
Play it how you feel
The music stopped so that Musa's guitar was the only thing playing
Tecna: Tell me what to do, about you
Is there anyway, anything I can say
Won't break us in two
'Cause it's been a long time coming
I can't stop loving you
Tell me what to do about you
Timmy watched as Tecna sung her beautiful song. He knew instantly that it was about him and Mary-Jane.
(Chorus)
Musa and Flora: You got your way of speaking
Even the air you're breathing
You could be anything
But you don't know what to do believe in
You've got the world before you
If I could only show you
But you don't know what to do
Tecna: Oooh
Musa and Tecna: You could be anything
But you don't know what to believe in
You've got the world before you
If I could only show you
But you don't know what to do
Yeah
The boys clapped along with the host. The host walked on the stage as she continued to clap.
"That was great girls" the host said. "It was very moving. Tecna, how did you come up with that?"
Tecna looked up and gave an awkward smile.
"Um…. Well I was just relaxing one day and the music started to flow" Tecna replied.
"And it definitely flowed" the host said with a smile. "So what's your next song?"
"It's called 'Story of Us'" Tecna answered.
"And I understand that you also wrote this one too"
"Yes, that's right. It's about a couple who have had troubles that began increasing and now they can't even talk to each other. It seems that they will break up if they don't do something" Tecna explained.
"More music started to flow?" the host joked.
Tecna laughed. "Haha, yeah I guess" she answered as the girls picked up their instruments.
Layla got ready on the drums, Stella and Bloom picked up their electric guitars, Musa stood at the microphone, Flora picked up an acoustic guitar, and Tecna held her keyboard.
"Alright ladies and gentlemen" the host into the camera. "For their last song for today, 'Story of Us'" and she got out of the way.
'Story of Us' By Taylor Swift
Musa: I used to think one day we'd tell the story of us
How we met and the sparks flew instantly
People would say, "they're the lucky ones"
Tecna: I used to know my place was a spot next to you
Now I'm searching the room for an empty seat
'Cause lately I don't even know what page you're on
Musa: Oh, a simple complication
Miscommunications lead to fall out
So many things that I wish you knew
So many walls up I can't break through
(Chorus)
Musa and Tecna: Now I'm standing alone
In a crowded room
And we're not speaking
And I'm dying to know
Is it killing you
Like it's killing me?
I don't know what to say
Since a twist of fate
When it all broke down
And the story of us
Looks a lot like a tragedy now
Tecna: Next chapter
Guitar and drums play
Musa: How'd we end up this way?
See me nervously pulling at my clothes
And trying to look busy
And you're doing your best to avoid me
Guitar solo bit
Tecna: I'm starting to think one day I'll tell the story of us
How I was losing my mind when I saw you here
But you held your pride like you should have held me
Musa: Oh, we're scared to see the ending
Why are we pretending this is nothing?
I'd tell you I miss you but I don't know how
I've never heard silence quite this loud
For the chorus repeat, the lights were flashing different colours and some of the staff was sending smoke onto the stage
(Chorus)
Musa and Tecna: Now I'm standing alone
In a crowded room
And we're not speaking
And I'm dying to know
Is it killing you
Like it's killing me?
I don't know what to say
Since a twist of fate
When it all broke down
And the story of us
Looks a lot like a tragedy now
Guitar and drum sequence. The camera zoomed up on Stella playing the guitar.
Then everything stops leaving only the bass drum and Flora's acoustic guitar.
Musa: This is looking like a contest
Of who can act like they care less
But I liked it better when you were on my side
Musa and Tecna: The battle's in your hands now
But I would lay my armour down
Musa: If you'd say you'd rather love than fight
So many things that you wish I knew
But the story of us might be ending soon
(Chorus)
Tecna: Now I'm standing alone
In a crowded room
And we're not speaking
And I'm dying to know
Is it killing you
Like it's killing me?
I don't know what to say
Since a twist of fate
When it all broke down
And the story of us
Musa: Looks a lot like a tragedy now, now, now…
The camera moved over to see the host dancing to the music.
Everyone: And we're not speaking
Tecna: And I'm dying to know
Is it killing you
Musa: Like it's killing me?
Everyone: I don't know what to say
Since a twist of fate
Tecna: 'cause we're going down
And the story of us
Looks a lot like a tragedy now
Tecna: The end.
More applause sounded from the boys, the crew members, and the host. She walked back on stage and was cheering.
"Incredible" she said breathless. "That was a brilliant song. And I think our audience percentage doubled having you girls on."
"Thank you for having us" Bloom said with a smile.
"Well, people of Magix, I can honestly say that this is the number one band to hit the charts in a long time. When are you girls going to record your first album?"
"We have it in the works, but it should be out within this month" Musa said.
The other girls and looked at each other. They hadn't heard anything but making an album yet, nor did they know that they were going to start recording it this month. They were going to be too busy with school work. They looked at the cameras and smiled.
"Ladies and gentlemen that was The Winx" the host said again before the cameras turned off. "That was awesome girls. I hope we can have you on again soon" and she walked away.
"Us too" Musa called to her with a smile.
"Musa," Flora said as the girls walked up to Musa. "Why did you tell her that we had an album in the works?"
"Because we do" Musa replied packing up the guitars.
"No we don't. We have heard nothing about that" Layla added.
"That's because you weren't listening to Tony" Musa replied turning to face them. "Tony has informed me that we have gained enough fame to record our first album. In fact, we are going to the recording studio tomorrow."
"WHAT!" the girls shrieked.
"When were you going to tell us?" Stella demanded.
"I didn't think you guys would care" Musa answered.
"Musa, we have school work to finish, things planned, things to organise" Bloom explained.
"Then cancel them. If you want to be successful, we all have to put in the effort" Musa said and she walked away carrying the guitars back to the truck.
The girls watched Musa leave the studio astonished.
"Do you girls think that there is more going on with Musa and Tony then we realise?" Tecna asked suspiciously.
"Yes" they replied.
The guys walked up to them and smiled.
"That was a great performance" Sky complimented.
"Thanks guys" Flora said giving Helia a hug.
Riven congratulated them before following Musa out to the truck. Tecna smiled at the guys and then went back to pack up her keyboard. She was so busy that she didn't sense a presence standing behind her.
"Hey Tecna, do you need a hand?" Tecna turned around to see Timmy behind her. She knew that Timmy had come to support her, but she thought nothing of it.
Tecna gave a small smile to him but shook her head.
"No, I'm alright, thanks" Tecna replied and then went back to her task.
Timmy turned around to face the group who smiled sympathetically at him. Timmy shrugged his shoulders but Stella flicked her wrist at him meaning she wanted him to try again with Tecna. The couple hadn't officially broken up yet, but if they didn't fix it soon, Tecna might change that. Timmy sighed and faced Tecna as she stood with the keyboard safely in its case.
"Tecna" Timmy said gaining her attention again. "I just wanted to say, that you did a good job today."
Tecna smiled at him. "Thanks Timmy, I'm glad that you're here today."
Tecna began to walk away to put her instrument again when Timmy continued his conversation with her.
"And I know that those songs were about me" Timmy said.
Tecna stopped in her tracks and turned to face him.
"And I'm sorry that you find it hard to believe what I say lately, Tecna" Timmy added.
Tecna looked down at the floor. She had the biggest spark of inspiration after she left Timmy that afternoon, but she didn't want to say to the camera that her fight with her boyfriend was the source of that inspiration.
"Tecna, I got the message from both of those songs" Timmy continued.
Tecna looked at him with a surprised look on her face.
"And I just want to say that I'm sorry, for the millionth time. I'm sorry about Mary-Jane, but there was nothing between us. I left immediately after she called you, to be there for you. And I know that you can't tell if I'm telling you the truth, but here, this is a speeding ticket that I got when I tried to see you" Timmy took a rolled up piece of paper from his pocket and handed it to Tecna.
Tecna unrolled the paper and read it carefully. It read:
Issued to: Timmy Louis
Infraction: 180 mph in 90 mph zone
At: Main Street, 12.45pm
Vehicle: Red Fountain Leva Bike
Officer: Clonus
"Look at the time it was taken" Timmy instructed.
12.45pm in Main Street
"Main Street, that's on the other side of the lake. Timmy did go to the wrong photo studio, and the time, if he had gone to the correct studio, he would have made it to the shoot" Tecna thought to herself.
"You see Tecna. Yes I was with Mary-Jane, but I tried my best to get to the shoot on time, I tried. I made it just in time on 1pm, but it was the wrong studio. If I went to the correct one, I would have made it on time" Timmy defended.
Tecna smiled as she re-read the ticket over and over. It wasn't a fake, it was authentic. It had the police officer's signature and everything. Timmy hates doing the wrong thing, and yet, he got a speeding ticket just to reach it to the studio on time. Timmy watched as Tecna read the ticket over and over again. He hoped that bringing the ticket with him today would restore Tecna's faith in him. He couldn't stand the tension waiting to see what Tecna will do.
Tecna finally looked up at Timmy and smiled at him. Timmy looked at Tecna's smile. It was relief with a hint of sorrow. What did she have to be sorry about? Tecna smiled greatly when she pulled Timmy into a kiss and wrapped her arms around his neck. Timmy was stunned at first, but almost sighed in relief as he wrapped his arms around her waist.
Their friends stood behind them cheering with glee and happiness as they held the remaining instruments to load onto the truck to take back home.
The girls arrived home with the guys, exhausted from the morning's performance and were looking forward to a little relaxation. Timmy had decided to take Tecna to brunch to make it up to her. Bloom and Sky had also left to discuss wedding arrangements with Sky's parents and Bloom's parents.
"Finally, we're home" Layla said slumping on the couch as Nabu joined her.
"Yeah, and we can finally spend some time together" Brandon said helping Stella with her bag.
As soon as Brandon said that, Musa came running down the stairs with news.
"Girls" Musa called. "Ellie has just rung and Tony has actually booked a session in a recording studio for us, tomorrow morning. So we have to start writing some more songs now."
Everyone in the room groaned.
"Musa, can we at least have the afternoon to ourselves?" Stella groaned.
"Stella, do you want to be famous?" Musa said getting angry.
"…Yes….." Stella sighed.
"Then sacrifices must be made" Musa said running back up the stairs.
"I don't see her making any sacrifices" Layla muttered to everyone.
"I guess that means that we should be going then" Brandon sighed.
Flora's phone immediately rung and she answered it.
"Hello?" Flora greeted.
"Hey Eric" Flora said.
Helia's head perked up hearing the jerk's name.
"She what? Oh that's terrible. Look everything will be fine. Just give her some space" Flora suggested. "Trust me on this, if you say you're sorry then everything will blow over."
"I'm sure. I'll talk to you later, bye" Flora said and she hung up the phone.
"Flora, why is Eric calling you?" Helia questioned.
"Uh oh" Brandon whispered motioning towards the door.
"He was just having some girlfriend issues" Flora said acting like it wasn't a big deal.
"Flora, if he's having girlfriend issues, then why isn't he talking about it with a friend?" Helia asked.
"I am his friend, Helia" Flora said.
"Flora, he took you to lunch one time, and suddenly you two are friends? Do you not remember how he treated you the other day? Do you not remember how he treated you when you were going out?"
"Why are you acting like this, Helia?"
"Because I don't trust him" Helia yelled.
Everyone in the apartment was silent. Riven, Brandon and Nabu were standing right by the front door waiting for the perfect time to leave, and Stella and Layla were sitting on the couch watching the scene unfold.
"Why not?" Flora demanded.
"Because he is a pompous, arrogant jerk who treats you like dirt, whom then comes back the same day with a sudden turn over? Flora, he has an ulterior motive to taking you to lunch. I know his type. He's the type of guy who throws away something so precious and rare, and as soon as it becomes something that he can't get, he's suddenly interested in it again. He only wants to see you, so he can win you back. He wants you because he can't have you. He likes the chase, Flora, and that is all" Helia explained.
Flora looked at Helia like she only just met him for the first time.
"Where is all of this coming from, Helia?" Flora asked concerned.
"It has been building up for a while, Flora. I don't like the way Eric is hiding secrets from you, I don't trust him one bit, I don't like the direction that Tony is taking your band, and I certainly do not like the fact that you have become a sex icon to men all over Magix" Helia yelled.
The moment that the words had exited his mouth, Helia had regretted them. He tried so hard to keep his mouth shut, but seeing Flora still keep in contact with her ex, the one person he hated in the world, made Helia's blood boil.
"I'm sorry…..I must have misheard you, Helia" Flora said in disbelief. "I'm a what?"
The boys were looking at the ground. They did not want to be in Helia's shoes right now.
"Run" Riven whispered and the guys ran out of the apartment and closed the door behind them.
Stella and Layla slowly sank in the couch, and Musa ears dropped from the stair well completely hidden from sight. Musa had a pen and paper with her was writing down things that were being said by the couple below. Their fight had given her an idea for an upcoming song.
"I-I didn't mean it like that, Flora" Helia stuttered carefully choosing his words.
"Did you just call me a sex icon?" Flora asked getting angry by the second.
"Well….. I-I wouldn't go as far to say that" Helia attempted to calm Flora down.
"But you did say those words" Flora informed.
"Yes…..yes I did, but…but" Helia stuttered again.
"How dare you call me that!" Flora yelled angrily. "All I have done is being who I am, and enjoying being famous."
"But you're not being who you are, Flora. That is the problem. This band is changing you, and I am worried that someone is going to take advantage of your new found freedom."
"You mean Eric will take advantage?"
"YES! I do not trust him. I think that he is using you to get himself famous, using you as a way to get back at me for being your new boyfriend and for Riven punching him in the face. I think he is trying to squeeze me out of your life, and I think he wants you back just because he can't have you."
"Can't have? Helia, I am not some object you can possess and own"
"I know that, I didn't mean it like that. I just think that that is what Eric is thinking, because that is how guys like him, act."
"How do you know how guys like him act? How do you know that he is even one of them? You haven't been around him for more than 5 minutes."
"Yes, but I have been around long enough to know that he didn't make a good first impression, and that he treats you horribly. How can you trust the guy that broke your heart, treated you so badly after years of separation and then suddenly comes back with an apology?"
"Because I have faith in people."
"No, you want to have faith in him because you're still in love with him. You are trusting too easily Flora, and that is one of your weakest points, and that is how people take advantage of you, and that is how you get hurt! That is why I forbid you to see that jerk again!"
Flora stared at Helia for countless minutes. Did he actually just accuse Flora of still having feelings for Eric? Did he actually point out a flaw in Flora and basically tell her how she feels and gets hurt? Did he actually expect her to let him decide what she could and couldn't do? Who was he to say that?
"Get out" Flora said angrily with tears threatening to fall.
"What?" Helia said thinking that he had misheard.
"I said get out! Who are you to decide what I can and can't do? How dare you, accuse me of having feelings for Eric. I am not your property, and I will not obey your every command Helia. I am my own person, and I can do what I want. I am a big girl, and I can take care of myself. If you think that I have feelings for Eric, and that you have the right to control what I do, then you can leave right out that door."
"See! This is exactly what I am talking about, Flora. You used to face a problem head on and confront it, now you're choosing to run."
"I am not running, I just can't stand here listening to you insult me and control me like I'm your personal pet!"
"I have never treated you like a pet, and I will never treat you like one. I am looking out for you, Flora. I have always supported your decisions, and if you want to be famous, then fine, I'm proud of you. I'm proud of you for making it this far, but, what I do have a problem with is you parading around the city in clothes that leaves nothing to the imagination of men in the city who could take advantage of you. I am looking out for you Flora. I care for you and want you to be safe."
"And you don't think that my being friends with Eric is keeping me safe?"
"Yes! That is correct. I don't trust him. I think the moment he has a chance, he'll take advantage of you. That is the person he comes across as, and I will rue the day when I let that happen to you."
"I am a big girl, and I can take care of myself. I don't need you watching my every move like a father. I have my own father and he would never get in the way of my chance at being happy"
"I am not getting in the way. I am trying to keep you safe. And I am not your father, I am your boyfriend, and I'm trying to protect you. That is what a good boyfriend does, and if you think that I am getting in the way, than fine, I will make it easier for you" Helia yelled and with that he stormed out of the apartment and slammed the door behind him.
Flora stared at the door that Helia had just walked out of. She couldn't believe what had just happened. First they were all smiles, and now they had just had the worst argument in history.
"Did Helia just walk out of my life, forever?"