Maybe It's Not That Clear (Sequel to Maybe I hate you Maybe I don't)

by EnjoyElationofMusicforForever

After returning from their tour the band is ready to go back to school for their final senior year. All of them know what's coming in the future but not all are certain of what job to choose. Also their relationships may not be as strong as they thought either especially with their rising popularity. It's time for all of them to test what might be in the future.

2. Flipped turn

Chapter 2

Mo POV

One Direction's Steal My Girl blasted as my alarm on my phone and I groggily turned it off. Although Stella thinks I'm a morning person, getting out of bed has to happen before I even think about being cheery. I open my closet and choose a simple tank with a blazer and jeans. I brush my teeth and put on blush, mascara, concealer and lip-gloss.

After a quick bite of breakfast I stand outside waiting for Charlie. He should be here by now. I look at my watch to see he's ten minutes late, he better have a good reason or he's getting an earful. It's the first day of school, what is he doing?

He shows up and I quickly get in to see Stella smiling at me from the back seat. "Ok what's up? Step on it, we're going to be late." Charlie smiled at me sweetly, "Stella text me last night saying that she needed a ride and I couldn't refuse her because she said she would buy me lunch." I rolled my eyes; guys will do anything for food.

I turned around to face Stella, "and I'm guessing you slept late and slept in?" Stella smiled cheekily, "hey Mohini you're my best friend for a reason." I threw a hair brush at her, "you've got a little kink in your hair miss bed head." She stuck her tongue out and Charlie chuckled.

When we arrived we were not just late but late on our first day. I quickly got out of the car and ran to the front office as quick as I could in my wedges. I asked the front office for our schedules and the two of them caught up to me in the halls. "Hey slow pokes" I teased them.

I handed them their schedules and made my way to my first period class, biology. Charlie and Stella both had English so I waved before making my way through the hallway where the science labs are located. I sat down quickly trying not to draw attention to myself.

Luckily I made it on time for biology but missed homeroom. I sat down in the third row and quickly took out my notebook. Our teacher Ms. Pharmen was basically talking about the course outline which was boring. As much as I am a keener I couldn't help look at the clock. I'm a big fan of getting up and actually doing labs not taking notes.

The bell finally rang and I sprang out of my seat excited to get out of this class. I looked at my schedule and found that had a spare. Thank god, I think that Stella and Wen also have a spare this period. I walked through the school and found my locker so I could drop my stuff off.

I closed my locker to see Charlie smiling at me. "How was first period?" He asked and I said, "fine, don't you have class next?" Charlie was interrupted as an announcement was made, "will Charlie Delgado, Mohini Banjaree, Olivia White, Wen Gifford, Stella Yamada and Scott Pickett make their way to the front office please? You are excused from class." I raised my eyebrow and he shrugged, "Stella couldn't have done something already right?"

We made our way to the front office, "I was with her in first period and she was doodling on her sketchbook in English so no." I huffed, "hey, don't worry. There's no way we can get in trouble already." Charlie says and puts his arm around me. I thought about it and it made sense so I just hoped it was true. I just wanted my spare.

We walked into the office to see Ms. Reznik standing with a stern look on her face and Principal Brennigan looking out the window. We sit down in the five chairs placed and soon enough Olivia, Wen, Scott and Stella show up. I look at Stella as she sits beside Charlie and she mouths, 'I didn't do anything, I promise.'

I nod and exhale, relaxing slightly. Principal Brennigan puts his hands on the table and looks straight at all of us which startles all of us. "As you may know you're band's careers has been on the rise and therefore" Ms. Reznik interrupted him with a big smile, "you guys have been invited on Ellen! And Sony wants to have a practice recording session with you guys in LA!"

My jaw is definitely hanging open right now and I'm pretty sure everyone was doing the same. Stella slowly got out of her seat and then she was jumping around the office screaming, "yes!" Then Olivia and I were up and jumping along with her.

The guys were shocked out of their revere by our screaming and Scott was plugging in his ears. Ms. Reznik hushed us and said, "I'm not done, you're leaving right now to be interviewed on Ellen so hurry up. Let's go." Charlie look confused so I took his hand and we all walked down the hallways of MESA high in mass excitement.

Time Skip

After our hectic plane ride because of our excitement we entered the studio and were told to head to hair & makeup. Since they only had a make-up artist and her trainee Olivia and I went first because Stella would break any annoying make-up brushes that came near her face.

The guys went to wardrobe and Stella sat beside us trying to keep her food down. Charlie and her had ate all the food on the plane because they skipped breakfast. We had some turbulence and by the time we landed they weren't feeling so well.

For once someone was paler than Olivia. Actually thinking about it, I checked Olivia's face which was strangely not pale. Although she was quiet and she usually does that when she's nervous. "Olivia are you okay? Any nerves?" She looked straight at me and shrugged nonchalantly, "no, of course not. I'm fine."

I sighed, "Wen will come soon, okay?" She nodded and swallowed as I see Stella on her phone texting somebody. I looked over on her phone and she put her phone away, "I'm texting Ray that we're missing the rest the day, he was supposed to drive me home today." I nod in understanding and decide to not question her about why she hid her phone until later.

After struggling to get Stella ready we sat down on the white couch waiting for the interview to start. Ellen soon came in shook our hands and smiled, "it's great to meet you guys so relax and just have fun. I swear I won't make you uncomfortable."

It was Me, Charlie, Stella, Scott, Wen and Olivia sitting in order on the couch. I was the nearest to Ellen so I smiled and thanked her for having us on her show. The director started counting down and Ellen smiled at the camera, "Morning everyone, I'm Ellen Degeneres and I'm here with the talented band Lemonade Mouth."

We waved towards the crowd who was still clapping and whooping. "So, you guys are from Arizona am I right?" We nodded and she continued, "so, let's talk about how you guys came to be."

We were all smiling as she continued, "so none of you guys new each other and you met randomly right?" Stella nudged Charlie and said, "We met in detention." The crowd laughed along and Ellen smiled, "we have a group of rebels here" she teased. I spoke up, "actually we all met in detention except for Scott, he joined later because he was originally part of our arch nemesis's band."

Ellen raised her eyebrows, "so how did he come to join your band?" Scott looked uncomfortable as he shifted in his seat and answered the question, "well I was originally part of Mudslide Crush and when my band mate had started bullying Lemonade Mouth I wasn't okay with it. Then during Rising Star, a talent competition I helped them on stage when they had gone through a rough patch and after that I just joined along of course."

I covered my mouth with my hand while smirking. He recovered quick, alright yes I'm a little bitter towards Scott but I only tease him once in a while. I guess it's because he's been flirting with Shania (Stella's friend and Mudslide Crush's new lead singer) for some time now. I guess its good right? I mean I moved on so shouldn't he?

"Was it easy getting along with your band mates all of the sudden?" She asked Scott, "and did all of you guys get along with him just as easily?" Oh gosh I hope none of them mention Scott and I's old relationship I'm sure mama is watching this and I don't need an earful from baba as well.

Olivia said, "after he helped us on stage for Rising Star we kind of realized that he didn't really intend to bully us but he was a bystander which wasn't cool. I guess we forgave him though because he's a part of our band and our group of friends." Whew she didn't say anything about Scott's and I relationship.

Scott spoke again, "these guys were really welcoming though. I'm really glad to be friends with my band mates. I mean sometimes it feels like my real family rather than just my friends" he looked straight at me. I gulped and looked away, "alright now, your fans have been itching to ask you some questions. We'll come back with them after the break."

Some people filled up our cups with water so I took my cup and start sipping it to calm myself down. That was a close shot; Charlie took my hand and intertwined them together. I smiled at him and our band mates were animatedly talking to each other.

"And we're back with Lemonade Mouth the rebellious band. So before we left I had some fan questions that we're itching to know the answers too. I'm going to give you some paddles with the words Yes or No written on it. You guys will answer and I don't know any of these questions by the way."

She gave each of us a paddle and we started to poke each other with them. The crowd laughed as Scott hit Stella in the face with the paddle and she tried to hit him back. Ellen picked up some cue cards and started to read, "other than music do you guys have any other talents?"

All of us put our yes paddles except for Olivia and Charlie. Ellen raised her eyebrow, "really? No special talent?" Charlie shakes his head and Olivia shrugs, "what about the rest of you." I said, "I have a really good fashion taste." Charlie chuckled, "she definitely does."

Stella went next, "I used to take dance lessons." Olivia smiled, "she's an amazing dancer." Scott said he played soccer and then the next question was asked, "are you guys single?" We all raised our signs no except Scott. Ellen grinned, "looks like the band is not only popular in music" she teased.

Olivia blushed as Wen took her hand. The crowd cheered and Ellen proceeded, "so who are you guys all dating other than Wen and Olivia of course." Charlie spoke, "Mo and I are in a relationship, Wen and Olivia are together of course." Stella then piped up, "and I'm in a relationship with Ray who's in Mudslide Crush." Ellen looked confused, "weren't you arch rivals with that band?" Stella coughed uncomfortably, "yeah but after we realized how we really felt about each other we started to date."

"Oh! This one is interesting do you have a celebrity crush and who?" All of us immediately lifted up our paddles as yes and the crowd laughed. It started with me and I said, "Liam Hemsworth." The girls in the crowd cheered and Charlie said, "Ariana Grande." I thought about it she's really beautiful I don't hold anything against her.

Stella said, "all of the boys in 5 Seconds of Summer." My mouth dropped, Stella likes a boy band? A photo of 5 seconds of summer showed up the screen and Ellen smirked when Stella blushed.

Olivia said Alex Pettyfyer, Wen said Selena Gomez and Scott said Lucy Hale. The crowd had stopped whooping after about 3 minutes or so and Ellen then asked, "so, Charlie, Stella, Wen and Scott chose artists. If you had the chance would you work with them?" Wen and Scott put their paddles up as a yes and Charlie looked deep in thought whereas Stella kept her mouth shut.

"I think I would but she has a very different style than from what I write, I think" Charlie said. Good save, otherwise I'd be questioning him later. Olivia nudged Stella and she spoke, "I would love to write with them they seem like great people and I think we have the same music taste." Ellen mhmm and said, "and what style would that be Stella?"

Stella smiled, she loved talking about music, "I love The Killers, Nirvana, Greenday and basically Alternative Rock." The guys in the audience whooped and Ellen laughed, "what about hard core rock like songs with screaming it." Ellen was keeping a straight face and I had no idea what she was planning.

Stella replied, "yeah, I AHHH!" We all screamed and some of us jumped out of our seat. I literally jumped off the couch and landed on my butt on the ground. The audience was dying of laughter, behind us there was this guy dressed like Mcjagger and he screamed at us. Ellen was dying of laughter her face was literally turning red and I tried to glare at her.

She helped me back into my seat and then Olivia who became slightly paler said, "can we perform our new song now?" Ellen nodded and the crowd kept on clapping for us as the stage set up and they went to commercials.

We stood on stage and the background music started. Wen had a little piano solo and then Charlie gave us a starting beat that we needed to join along. Scott was playing lead, Stella on acoustic and Mo was on bass. I'm singing with Mo and Stella giving me back up.

Lalalala

Lalalala

I leaned on Stella as we swayed while she was strumming the chords.

When your sad

When your feeling low

When your hurt

And don't know where to go

I took over with a smile shining on my face.

Think of me, there I'll be

Anytime you need a friend

We all sang together

When you're down

And your luck runs out

Or if you're in trouble or in doubt

Olivia walked to Wen and she held out her hand to him.

It's okay, turn my way

Anytime you need a friend

When you're scared

I will stay with you

when you feel you're falling

I'll lift you

When your heart breaks

I'll ease your aches

Whatever it takes, I'm in

Anytime you need a friend

lalalalala

I walked towards Olivia who was skipping towards me. We always did random things during our performance.

All our lives, anywhere we are

Just reach out, Ill never be too far

Come what may, there I'll stay

We echoed her and harmonized.

Anytime you need a friend

When you're scared

I will stay with you

when you feel you're falling

I'll lift you

When your heart breaks

I'll ease your aches

Whatever it takes, I'm in

Anytime you need a friend

Olivia went higher and changed key and we were playing just as hard.

oh uh oh

Come what may, there I'll stay

Olivia the high note and the crowd was loving our performance.

Now until the very end

Anytime, anytime you need a friend

lalalala

Anytime you need a friend

We ended sitting in front of the drum set and we were hugging.