CHAPTER 3: A DAY IN THE LIFE OF TREVOR B.

The next day, Charlie Brown, Sally, Frieda, Snoopy, Spike, and Trevor were at the Brown's house. Frieda was singing for Trevor, and he listened intently. After she was done, Trevor was impressed by her talent.

"That was great, Frieda," he said. "You definitely have potential."

"Thank you, Trevor," Frieda said smiling. "Do you think I got what it takes to make it?"

"Oh yes. You still need to sing out a little bit more. Plus I suggest you finish school first before you decide to do it as a living."

"Really? What about you?"

"I pretty much live on the road. I have a tutor with me all the time so I get my schooling from the tutor. But the reason I tell you to finish up school before trying to hit it big is because I was lucky to get a record deal. Some folks, no matter how talented they are, don't always make it. You want to have something to fall back on. Even I'm trying to get into a college later. I'm enjoying being a celebrity now, but I know it can go away in a snap. Fame can be fleeting. And as a celebrity, I miss out on school events like school dances and in my case when I'm older, prom. I don't want you to miss out on things like that, Frieda. You understand what I mean?"

"I understand, Trevor," said Frieda. "Plus that would mean leaving your cute cousin behind." Charlie Brown smiled and blushed.

"Yeah," Trevor agreed. "And he wouldn't be happy, though probably supportive."

"Wow, being on the road sounds like a lot of work, Trevor," said Charlie Brown.

"It is, Charlie," Trevor said. "Sometimes we're on the road a whole day straight with only a few stops in between our gigs. It's definitely not for the faint of heart."

"I don't see how you do it," Sally said. "I can't stand riding somewhere for a whole hour let alone a whole entire day."

"I feel ya, Sally," said Trevor. Snoopy, who had walked away for a little bit came back dressed as a rock musician, complete with headband, colorful coat, a fake goatee, and guitar slung on his back.

"I think Snoopy's trying to get into the act," said Charlie Brown. "They call him Joe Rockstar." Everyone laughed.

Later that day, Frieda and Lucy were standing at the wall talking about what Frieda discussed with Trevor.

"I think Trevor knows what he's talking about, Frieda," Lucy said. "If you want to make it ahead, you got to plan ahead."

"I understand what you're saying, Lucy," said Frieda. "Always have a backup in case nothing goes right."

"Exactly," said Lucy with a smile. "And he was right about staying in school. Although Trevor has a tutor on the road, some kids drop out of school to chase a dream that sometimes never happen for them."

"He told me that being on the road also means missing out on being a normal kid. He mentioned not being able to go to the prom or even go out on his own without crazy fans chasing him."

"I know. This will probably be the only time Charlie Brown will get any attention. With Trevor B. as his cousin, all of the girls are going to ask him to see their favorite singer."

"At least I know he's loyal to me."

"He better be," Lucy said. "Otherwise he'll have to deal with me even after you get done with him." Both girls hi-fived each other.

At that time in the other neighborhood, Franklin and Melanie walked up to Marcie's house and rang the doorbell. She answered surprised to see them.

"Franklin. Melanie," Marcie began. What brings you two here?"

"Marcie," Franklin began, "I need a big favor. Melanie has a big test coming up and she needs help with learning everything."

"I need to pass this test with at least a C Minus," Melanie said, nervously, "or I won't be able to participate in cheerleading for this years' Homecoming game."

"Well I've been busy with Peppermint Patty and helping her get her studies up to par," said Marcie. "I don't know if I could do both."

"It'll be just for this test," Franklin said. "It won't be permanent."

"When do you have to take the test, Melanie?" Marcie asked.

"The date is this Friday," the blond said.

"I'll try to squeeze you in tomorrow. And we can do some go-overs during the week at school. I can't promise you that you'll get an A, but I can try to get you at least to C."

"I appreciate this, Marcie," said Franklin. "I've been busy with the rest of the team getting ready for the big game that I'm not able to help her out like I usually could."

"You know you owe me big time, Franklin," Marcie said.

"Just name it; I'll take care of it," Franklin said with a smile. He and Melanie left and Marcie was wondering how she would help Melanie. Peppermint Patty was a handful already, but Melanie was way more lacking in smarts. Patty had potential, but Marcie wondered if Melanie even had that. She had her work cut out for her, that's for sure.

NEXT CHAPTER: FRENZY!