Meeting A New Family…Or Old?
(Vanessa's POV)
After we ate we headed back in. I went to the restroom and washed my face then met Kevin by our locker, then made our way to choir, we have boys and girls mixed together seeing as we are a small school. For some strange reason it felt like I knew Kevin from somewhere I just cant put my figure on it.
"Sooo….can you sing?" Kevin asked.
"Ummm…not that I am aware of." I said, to be honest I use to sing all the time but then my step-sisters and step-mom started saying stuff and knocked down my confidence.
"Oh…then why do you do it?" He asked.
"Cause its and easy class." I answered.
"Oh." Was all he said.
Soon Mrs. Sanchez walked through the door.
"Oh I see we have a knew student." She said. "Now what is your name?" She asked.
"Kevin." He stated simply.
"No here we siiiiiiiiing." She said as she sang the last word.
"Fine my name is…Keeeeeeeeeviiiiiiin." He sang…he had an awesome voice.
"Nice…now everyone sing their names." She said…soon everyone had sang their names…except me.
"Ms. Collins your turn." She said,
"But he already knows me." I didn't want to sing, I didn't want anymore going on about me.
"Fine you will sing our main song." She said.
"What?" I asked. "No I-I cant." I said.
"Its ether sing or the principles office." She said, that got me down there fast.
"Ok go on." She said.
"Well can it be something I wrote?" I asked.
"Fine." She said.
"May I borrow the piano?" I asked.
"Fine." She said as I walked over there.
I started to play…I took a deep breath and started to sing.
I found myself todayOh, I found myselfAnd ran awaySomething pulled me backVoice of reasonI forgot I hadAll I know is you're not here to sayWhat you always used to sayAnd it's written in the sky tonight[Chorus]
So I won't give upNo, I wont break downSooner than it seems life turns aroundAnd I will be strongEven if it all goes wrongWhen I'm standing in the dark I'll still believeSomeone's watching over meI've seen that bright lightAnd it's shining on my destinyShining all the timeAnd I won't be afraidTo follow everywhere it's taking meAll I know is yesterday is goneAnd right now I belongTo this momentTo my dreams[Chorus]So I won't give upNo, I wont break downSooner than it seems life turns aroundAnd I will be strongEven if it all goes wrongWhen I'm standing in the dark I'll still believeSomeone's watching over meIt doesn't matter what people sayAnd it doesn't matter how long it takesBelieve in yourself and you'll fly highAnd it only matters how true you areBe true to yourselfAnd follow your heart[Chorus]
So I won't give upNo, I wont break downSooner than it seems life turns aroundAnd I will be strongEven if it all goes wrongWhen I'm standing in the dark I'll still believeThat I wont give upNo, I won't break downSooner than it seems life turns aroundAnd I will be strongEven if it all goes wrongWhen I'm standing in the dark I'll still believeThat someone's watching over,Someone's watching over,Someone's watching over meOh, yeah oh...Someone's watching over me
I ended the song…I wrote that for my dad a while back. I looked up to see everyone staring at me…then they started clapping. I got up and went back to Kevin.
"I thought you couldn't sing." He said.
"I-I don't know…I guess my 'family' actually got through my head." I said.
"Well you're an amazing singer." He said.
"Thanks." I said.
"Ok class…I got our duet for our play…I decided when you sang your names…our two main stars will be…Kevin and Vanessa." She said giving us our music sheets and a CD with the music on it.
"WHAT!" Kevin and I yelled, we looked at each other and laughed then looked back at her and looked dead serious.
"Yes." She said then the bell rang. We went to theatre our last class of the day. We learned combat…fake fighting…and we had to make a piece so Kevin and I partnered up…of course…then we went to our lockers.
"Where's Joe?" I asked as we started walking.
"Probably at the car." Kevin said with a little chuckle.
"Oh." Was all I said.
"Ummm…I know this is weird considering we just met but would you like to come over?" He asked, it was a weekend and no body ever cared if I came home or not. "I could take you home so you can get what you need and stuff." He said.
"Is it ok with your parents?" I asked.
"They would LOVE to have you over." He said.
"Ok how about this you go home and ask and then text me…ok." I said.
"Fine." He signed defeated.
"Ok…so later." I said walking off.
"Wait!" He called after me, I turned around. "What are you doing?" He asked.
"Walking home." I said slowly.
"I'm going to drive you home." He said.
"But-"
"No…I need to know where you live anyways." He said with a smirk.
"Fine." I said defeated as I started to follow him to his car, he had a baby blue 1995 mustang. When Joe saw me he jumped into the back and Kevin opened the door for me then I stepped in and he shut the door and made his way over to his side and started to drive.
"Umm…thanks for showing us around." He said.
"Sure…thanks…for everything." I said.
"Anytime." He answered.
"Umm…Vanessa?" Joe asked.
"Yeah?" I asked…I knew what this was about.
"Umm." He said.
"Look…I didn't kill my dad." I said softly. "They made that up…they think that because we got in a wreck a year after my mom had died of breast cancer. Well we were both there and that's why they say that…just don't believe them." I said.
"I wasn't going to blame you…I just wanted to tell you I wasn't, and that's wrong." He said.
"Thanks." I said. "I know there are a lot of rumors about me…its just my step-sisters saying lies…you don't have to be my friend…I don't blame you." I said.
"I don't listen to them…and I want to be your friend." He said.
"Thanks." I said, then I told Kevin the way to get to my 'home' and then we were there.
"I will text you…just get everything you need ready." He said.
"Like what?" I asked.
"Hmm…things that will help me know you better…ok?" He asked.
"Ok." I said as I stepped out. As soon as they were gone I looked in the garage to see that my 'family' were gone, they are gone every single weekend and holiday leaving me home alone. I went into the house and went to my room, I changed in to my favorite shirt that is black with a orange guitar, a blue drum set and a white piano with red word that says 'Music=Life' on it…it has always been my favorite shirt, I play all those instruments and bass. I also had my red tank top under it. I soon got my memory box and put into my bag and got a snack.
(Kevin's POV)
I just dropped 'Nessa off. I looked at Joe who just go up front. That house felt SO familiar.
"Kev?" Joe asked.
"Yeah Joe?" I asked.
"Do you like her?" He asked.
"As a friend yes…maybe a sister…why do you ask?" I asked curiously.
"Well…umm…after…Paige." He had trouble with that name. "You haven't been the same and now Vanessa…you barley known her for a day and your already the same." He said.
"I know and I am sorry but I don't like her like that…she just feels familiar." I answered. Paige was my girlfriend of two years, and I found out she was cheating on me and using me.
"Yeah I felt that to." He answered.
"Really?" I asked, he just nodded. "I wonder what her last name is." I use to live here then we had to move to Arizona, then Joe was born there, then we moved back after a few months, my parents were singers but we rarely traveled but we had to go to Dallas and Nick was born then we came back up here, then we moved again when I was nine…then here we are. I cant really remember much considering I was young.
We pulled up at out house and went to the kitchen to see my mom.
"Hey boys how was your first day" She asked.
"It was SO awesome!" Joe said as he explained every single detail, leaving Vanessa out so I could tell her about her, and I got a snack. Soon Joe was done, and grabbed a snack.
"Kevin how was yours?" She asked.
"Amazing. Umm…can I a friend over for dinner." I asked, at that her face immediately brightened. I don't have a lot of friends considering I am shy and very picky about my friends.
"Of course…what's their name…what are they like." She asked. That's the thing I love about my mom she never assumes it's a boy or girl and she doesn't care, just as long as I am happy.
"Her name is Vanessa, I cant remember her last name, but she is nice, smart, funny, amazing." I said.
"Who …Vanessa?" Joe asked, I nodded. "Yeah she is and she's VERY pretty." He said.
"Yeah…she has long curly dark brown hair with what I am sure is natural light brown highlights, with hazel eyes and tan skin." I said.
"She sounds pretty" My mom said. "Why don't we invite her mom and dad over?" She asked.
"Umm…well they died…her mom of breast cancer and her dad in a car wreck." I said
"Oh…I am so glad you told me." She said.
"She don't mind talking about it." I said.
"Still…I don't want to bring back any horrible memories. Wait who does she live with?" She asked.
"Her step-mom and step-sisters." I replied.
"Well…maybe-" Joe and I cut her off.
"NO!" We yelled, I felt bad for yelling after seeing her face.
"Look…I'm sorry, its just they are REALLY mean to her. They yelled at her for a stupid reason in front of the WHOLE school, and they spread rumors about her, and call her ugly, even though they shouldn't be talking…its just they are horrible." I explained.
"Oh…ok…now I see." She said.
"Yeah…so she can come over?" I asked.
"Of course." She said.
"Thank you." I said as I pulled out my phone and went to her name.
Hey :D [Kevin]
Hey :D [Vanessa]
Are you ready? [Kevin}
Yes…are sure its ok? [Vanessa]
Yes :D [Kevin]
Ok :D [Vanessa]
"What does she like to eat?" My mom asked.
My mom wants to know what do u like to eat? [Kevin]
Anything [Vanessa]
Are you just saying that? [Kevin]
No [Vanessa]
"She said anything." I said.
"Ok…hmm…how about fried chicken…mash potatoes, corn and macaroni and fried okra?" She asked.
DO you like fried chicken, mash potatoes, corn and macaroni and fried okra? [Kevin]
Yes…that's my fave :D [Vanessa]
Ok :D
"She said that's her favorite." I said.
"Ok…that's great." She said already starting to cook.
"Can I go pick her up?" I asked.
"Yes go ahead." She said smiling to whole time.
"Ok."
Are you ready for me to pick you up? [Kevin]
Yes [Vanessa]
Ok on my way [Kevin]
I can walk…just give me directions [Vanessa]
No…be there in five [Kevin]
Fine [Vanessa]
See ya [Kevin]
See ya [Vanessa]
I grabbed my keys and went to the car. Soon I was at her house, I was just about to get out when she stepped out. I noticed she changed her shirt but nothing else. She had a backpack that said 'I love music' with instruments all over it. I got out of the car and opened the door for her.
"Thank you." She murmured.
"Your welcome." I said shutting the door and getting in the drivers seat. "Umm…I like your shirt." I said.
"Oh umm thanks my dad got it for me." She said.
"Do you play any instruments besides piano?" I asked.
"Yeah…guitar, drums, piano, and bass, and I guess I sing." She replied.
"You'll fit in perfect with my family." I said.
"How's that?" She asked.
"Nick is twelve and he plays everything and sings, Joe is the singer who can play but not much, and I am a singer its just I rarely sing and guitarist." I explained.
"Wow…Kevin?" She asked.
"Yeah?" I asked back.
"I just want you to know that I will never use you." She said.
"I know that." I said.
"How?" She asked.
"Because I can tell, its just your not clingy, your not trying to make me like you…your just…you." I explained.
"Good." She said.
Soon we arrived at my house, I stepped out and got the door for her, she was getting her bag, then we walked up the steps and I opened the door for her and led her to the kitchen.
"Mom we're here." I said.
"Hi you must be Vanessa." She said, Vanessa nodded.
"Yes ma'am, it's a pleasure to meet you Mrs. Jonas." Vanessa said at that she looked shocked.
"I forgot to tell you she knows we're famous. She has one of our Cd's." I explained.
"Oh…I am SO sorry." Vanessa said. "Look I promise I am not using them." She said.
"No its fine sweetie, I understand." My mom explained. "And please call me Denise." She said
"Ok." Vanessa said.
"Here I will take you on a tour of the house." I said.
"Umm…ok." She said.
I showed her the whole downstairs then I took her upstairs. I took her to the left half first.
"Ok here is mine and Joes room." I said showing her our room.
"Ya'll guys share?" She asked curiously.
"Yeah we have been sharing since we were little and we just got use to it." I said.
"That's awesome." She said.
"Thanks." I replied then I showed her all the guest rooms. "Now the one on the right is Nicks room." I said knocking. "Nick hey its Kev, I want you to meet someone may I come in?" I asked, I got no reply.
"If your looking for Nick he's in his studio." Joe said coming up the stairs. "Oh hey Vanessa." He said.
"Hey Joe." Vanessa said.
"Come on." I said going to the right half. "Ok so the people who use to live here after and before us were big into music also and took the whole right wing and put music studios in it they put in about eight. So we each have one." I explained.
"Wow." She said as I led her to the one that says 'Nick' on there, I opened the door to hear Nick singing Dear God, so we just waited when he was done we walked all the way in I went to the control panel and pressed the talking button(Sry I don't know the names).
"Nick you did great." I said.
"Thanks Kev." He said.
"Come out here I have someone I want you to meet." I said.
"Ok." He said, as soon as he walked out he asked. "Who is it?"
"Nick this is Vanessa, Vanessa this is Nick, and yes she knows we're are famous and no she is not using us." I explained.
"No I wasn't going to say that. Its nice to meet you." He said.
"Same here." Vanessa said.
"Umm…just curious are you in Kevin's grade?" He asked.
"Yes why?" Vanessa asked.
"Well you seem to young." He said.
"I am only 15 going on 16." She said.
"Oh well still." He said.
"Well thank you." She said.
"Your welcome." He said.
"You were amazing, I love the song, its SO true." Vanessa said.
"Thanks." Nick said.
"Come on." I said taking her downstairs to the kitchen.
"Mrs. Jonas do you need any help?" Vanessa asked.
"No, thank you though. I am almost done." She said.
"Umm…ok." Vanessa said. I sat down at the table and soon Vanessa followed. A few minuets later I heard the door open.
"I'm home!" My dad yelled, at that everyone went into the living room, I tugged Vanessa's hand and she followed. When we got in there Nick and Joe were already there.
"Hey dad this is Vanessa Coolin, Vanessa this is my dad…Paul Jonas." I said, I think I got her last name right.
"Hello Mr. Jonas." She said. " And its Collins." She said.
"Vanessa Collins! Oh my gosh!" My mom yelled.
"Yes ma'am?" She asked.
"Oh my gosh…are you Vanessa Reannin Collins?" She asked.
"Umm…how…did…you…know…that?" She asked slowly.
"Umm…you know what you'll find out." She said as she went back to the kitchen.
"Ok." Vanessa said.
"Ok dinner is ready, don't run-" My mom started.
"Take it steady." Vanessa finished.
"Yeah!" My mom said, as we all rushed to eat. "Here you sit here." My mom motioned Vanessa in the middle of my dad and I.
"Ok thank you." She said, we all took hands and prayed soon we all started to dig in…except Vanessa. When my dad noticed this he started to pile her plate with everything…except the macaroni.
"There you go." He said.
"How did you know I don't like macaroni…only my parents and my old friends knew that." She said.
"You'll figure it out." He said.
"Umm…ok. Umm…thank you Mr. Jonas." She said.
"Your welcome…Ms. Collins." He replied. "So how old are you Ms. Collins?" He asked.
"Umm…15 going on 16." She said.
"Oh…when is your birthday Ms. Collins." He asked.
"Umm…Valentines day." She said. "Umm…I am sorry sir…but why do you keep calling me Ms?" She asked.
"Why do you call me Mr.?" He asked.
"Because you're an adult and I am to respect you." She replied.
"Ok…Ms. Collins." He said.
"Umm…what do you want me to call you?" She asked.
"What do you want me to call you?" He asked.
"Vanessa." She said.
"Ok."
"So you want me to call you Mr. Paul?" She asked.
"That's ok…Ms. Vanessa." He said.
"Your still calling me Ms." She said.
"And your still calling me Mr." He said.
"Ok so you want me to call you…Paul?" She asked.
"Bingo…Vanessa." He said, and we all went back to eating.
"You could have just told me that." Vanessa said chuckling.
"I know but I wanted to have some fun." He said. "So do you like music?" He asked.
"I love it." She said.
"Do you play any instruments?" He asked.
"Yes sir." She said.
"Oh what do you play?" He asked.
"Umm…guitar, piano, drums, and bass." She said.
"And she sings." I cut in.
"Oh…yeah." She said.
"How do you know?" My dad asked.
"Well…today the teacher told us to sing our names because of me and she didn't want so she said that I already knew her so the teacher said that she has to sing a song from our play, and she asked if she could a different one…she is an AMAZING singer." I explained. "Did you really write that song?" I asked.
"Yeah…after both of my parents died I had to write and my dad always encouraged me to write." She said.
"Oh…well it was good. And the teacher assigned us for the school musical and we didn't even try out, we're the stars as she put it." I said.
"Good job you two." My parents said.
"Thanks." We both said.
"Hahaha…so how long have you lived here?" She asked.
"Well we moved when Kevin was nine and then we moved here last week." My mom explained.
"Wait when Kevin was nine? I use to have a friend who moved when I was eight and he was nine his name was…Kevin…oh my gosh." She whispered, she looked at me then for the first time I looked into her eyes and it clicked…'Nessa…No macaroni…how I felt like I knew her…everything. When I use to live here I had a best friend and her name was…
"Vanessa." I whispered.
"Kevin." She whispered back.
"How long have you lived here? What was your best friends name?" I asked.
"My whole life…Kevin…and he had two siblings…Nick and Joe." She said. "You?" She asked.
"My whole life till I moved and now…and Vanessa and she had no siblings." I said.
"Ok…umm…on the count of three we are going to say the nicknames she use to call you." I nodded. "One…two…three."
"K2, Kevy, Kev, and sometimes Paul." We both said at the same time I looked at her shocked.
"Your turn." I said and she nodded. "One…two…three."
"Nessa, Ness, Nessy, Re, and Re-Re." We both said. "Oh my gosh." We said.
"Vanessa!!!!!!" I screamed.
"Kevin!!!!!" She screamed back. "Is this what you were talking about?" She asked.
"Yes." Both my parents said.
"I cant believe it! I missed you SO much!" She said.
"Same here. When we moved…again we lost your number." I explained.
"Its cool…I missed you SO much though." She said
"I did to." I replied.
"Wait one more question." She said.
"Ok shoot." I replied.
"Ok so I use to be so proud of this…I use to call it my special talent what is it?" She asked.
"I remember it…you can your eyes to ANY color you want to…you use to change them brown so people would think we were twins…it worked…people always thought we were siblings." I replied.
"That's right!" She said. "I never told anyone that." She said.
"Ok I have one to." I said. "I only told you it." I said.
"You can cross one eye and move the other one in different direction." She said.
"That's right." I said, I was still in shock that this was here…I got my best friend back.
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