A/N: *drumroll* And here is the 6th Chapter of Happy Birthday Sonny! I put on a little bit of drama in this chapter. Hints on the words "Jealous much?"
Thank you to those who submitted their answers on what will happen during Sonny's party. I'm not going to say who got the answer right. You guys just have to read the story to find out *wink wink*
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Also, I would like to note that while reading this chapter, it is best if you listen to Secondhand Serenade's Fall For You... especially in a part below. :D
I've kinda converted this chapter into a semi-songfic if you guys don't mind. :D
Anyway, please read and review. Flames are welcome, and so are anonymous reviews. :D
Disclaimer: I do not own SWAC. And if I did, I would totally prove that Portlyn's dumb. And I'm going to marry the CDC and live happily ever after. *fangirl scream*
Chad and Sonny arrived at The Basement at a little before seven.
Sonny got off of her side of the car then walked over to Chad's. She flashed a smile before leaning over.
"I'm guessing that you have to pick up your date for my party now. Thanks for the ride again Chad… You'd better be going. I know that Portlyn's not one of the most patient women in the world," Sonny said.
Chad's eyes, for a moment, flashed a look of confusion. However, instead of replying, he just nodded once. Sonny backed away from the car and Chad drove off.
Her own words and Chad's silence hurt her. After all, most of the time, silence means yes. The green-eyed monster took over her as she thought about Chad and Portlyn. Two streaks of tears flowed to her cheeks. She quickly wiped it away, thankful that she had worn waterproof mascara and eyeliner.
"Get a hold of yourself, Sonny. Chad doesn't like you and he never will. Your countless arguments with him prove it. Better face the facts now than later. Live in reality, and stop dreaming the fantasy of being with Chad Dylan Cooper. Now… This is your party. Go in there and enjoy it." She took three deep breaths, regained her composure, plastered a smile on her face, and went inside the club.
Everything was already set when she got in. Tawni and Nico, her masters of ceremony, were already rehearsing their lines.
"Hey guys! Great rehearsal. I'll be inside the dressing room if you need me." She hurried and went inside The Basement's only dressing room.
By seven thirty, the club was already almost full of guests. Tawni and Nico started the program and introduced Sonny as she came out of the room. Everyone applauded before taking their seats.
The program flowed smoothly, all according to how Sonny pictured it. Soon, it was time for the Eighteen Blindfolded Dances.
"In the 18 Blindfolded Dances, Sonny would dance with 18 different guys, well, while she's blindfolded. She has to guess who she's dancing with before the song is over," Tawni explained. She went over to Sonny and tied a blindfold over her eyes.
Tawni led Sonny to the center of the room.
"How many fingers am I holding up?" Tawni asked, holding up two fingers in front of Sonny.
"Uhh… Three?" Sonny guessed.
"Close enough. Now that Sonny can't see anything, it's time for the first dance," Tawni exclaimed.
The first guy took Sonny's hand and danced her around. Sonny sniffed and a familiar scent made her sneeze.
"Nico," Sonny said with conviction.
"Man! That was a fast guess," Nico said.
Another guy took over. Sonny smelled the same scent on the second dancer. She smiled and said "Grady!"
"Wow! She's good…" Grady exclaimed.
The next dancer took over. Sonny noticed that he seemed a little stiff.
"Uhh… Marshall?" Sonny guessed.
"Three out of eighteen, Sonny," Marshall chuckled.
Sonny went on with her fourth, fifth, until seventeenth dance. She was able to guess them all correctly, and only had little difficulty in guessing her old Wisconsin friends.
For her eighteenth dance, the song segued from the traditional waltz into Secondhand Serenade's Fall for You.
The best thing about tonight's that we're not fighting
Upon the first line of the song, the guy took Sonny's left hand and slowly placed it on his shoulder. In silence, he took her other hand and placed it in his.
Could it be that we have been this way before
Sonny's mind suddenly raced back to her first dance with Chad during the fake prom that she had arranged.
I know you don't think that I've been trying
She erased the thoughts of nostalgia from her mind. She remembered that Chad's date tonight was Portlyn.
I know you're wearing thin down to the core
She remembers Chad's silence tonight, alongside the countless arguments that they have had in the past.
But hold your breath
Sonny took a deep breath, gathered her courage, and asked "Who are you?"
Because tonight will be the night that I will fall for you over again
The stranger did not answer. Tears streamed down Sonny's face. "Who are you?" She choked on her own words.
Don't make me change my mind, I won't live to see another day, I swear it's true
The stranger stopped dancing and wiped the tears off of Sonny's face. He pulled her into an embrace and let her cry in his arms.
"I'm asking for the last time… Who are you?" Sonny asked.
Because a girl like you is impossible to find, you're impossible to find
The stranger did not answer. Instead, he embraced Sonny tighter.
This is not what I intended
The stranger tried to comfort Sonny. "Shh… Don't cry Sonny…" he said soothingly.
I always swore to you I'd never fall apart
Tears flowed continuously from Sonny's eyes. Those few words, though softly spoken, bore through her and pierced her heart.
You'd always thought that I was stronger
Sonny debated with herself as to if she should say the name out loud. She knew whom she was dancing with, no doubt. His moves were the same when he first danced with her. Chad. Chad Dylan Cooper. Sonny did not want to end this dance with him by saying his name.
I may have failed but I have loved you from the start, oh
"Why are you dancing with me? Portlyn would get jealous," Sonny said, jealousy itself obvious in her voice. She tried to hide the sadness in her voice, but to no avail.
But hold your breath
Chad exhaled an exasperated sigh.
Because tonight will be the night that I will fall for you over again
"Why are we even talking about Portlyn? What is it with you and Portlyn? I don't like her, okay?" Chad exclaimed, seemingly furious at Sonny for even thinking the thought.
Don't make me change my mind
"Besides, in case you didn't know, she's not here," Chad said.
I won't live to see another day, I swear it's true
He took Sonny's hand again and placed it on his shoulders. He placed her free hand in his and placed his other hand on the small of her back.
Because a girl like you is impossible to find
They resumed dancing and Sonny fell silent.
It's impossible, so breathe in so deep, breathe me in, I'm yours to keep, and hold on to your words 'cause talk is cheap, and remember me tonight when you're asleep
Chad noticed her silence. "What are you thinking about?" Chad asked.
Because tonight will be the night that I will fall for you over again
"This whole day…" Sonny trailed off, deep in thought.
Don't make me change my mind
"Our arguments," Sonny continued.
I won't live to see another day, I swear it's true
"This dance…"
Because a girl like you is impossible to find
"You…"
Tonight will be the night that I will fall for you over again
"But… Tell me the truth this time… Why are you doing this?" Sonny asked, close to tears.
Don't make me change my mind
Chad took a deep breath.
I won't live to see another day, I swear it's true
"Because, I heard, you get to have that one special dance with that one special guy, and you just have to settle for me," Chad said.
Sonny showed a tiny smile. "I didn't mean the dance Chad. I meant –" Sonny was cut off by Chad's finger on her lips.
Because a girl like you is impossible to find
"But the most important reason of all…" Chad continued.
You're impossible to find
"Is because I love you…" Chad finished.
As the song came to an end, Chad removed the blindfold from Sonny's eyes.
Sonny slowly opened her eyes, adjusting from the darkness to the sudden light in her surroundings which seem to blind her temporarily. Her gaze focused on the blue eyes that stared at her.
"Chad…" Sonny murmured. Their faces moved closer and closer. Their lips are only an inch apart from touching.
"And that's it for the 18 blindfolded dances, ladies and gentlemen!" Tawni suddenly exclaimed.
Startled by Tawni's outburst and the sudden ending of the silence in the room caused Sonny to bump her nose against Chad's.
"Ow!" They said in unison. Blushing furiously, they quickly moved away from each other.
"Now that the boring part of the program is over, it's time to party!" Tawni pointed to the DJ and he played some party music.
And that's it for Chapter 6. I had fun writing this, but I'm not that contented. Another favorite chapter of mine is coming up next as well. :D Stay tuned.
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