Belle was curled up upon her bed, trying to ignore her alarm as it proclaimed that it was time for her to get up.
She honestly did not want to go to school, but today is a special day, that the school is having a community fair, the neighbor will come and the students must show them a good attitude toward the community, the eldest, and to youth.
Of course, it was mostly likely because Belle had done her best to always have a ride to and from her house, along with doing whatever she could to avoid being alone.
Belle moaned as she stretched her body, yoga position on bed, accidently she letting out loud scream, grunted as all her bones, spines crack together, her parents from downstairs heard her.
Sightly out loud, jumped up from bed, reaching the towel then went to the bathroom.
"Community fair? sound boring". said the dad. "Remember our school having that community? they start mocking".
"Oh Roger. You were right. They are idiots. That's all I am gonna say. All of them. At least they like you much, compared to me. You're famous in school while I was the nerd who was trying to get you!"
The husband smiled. "You always got me my dear Marianne". he about to kiss his wife on the lips, and Belle rushed inside the kitchen. "Good morning my sweet Kogi Bear. Exciting?"
"Good morning Decker's. Well of course I am because my school has a live band which makes me so happy".
"Today is the day". said the dad as Belle took a seat. "I am not promising but I will. You know how my work is right Belle?"
Belle nods understanding. "Just take your time dad. I'm not forcing or mad at you if you or mom didn't come. Obviously I am busy managing the live band. Sort of".
"Good to hear". Belle poured the cereal inside the bowl with milk, then she ate it. "I can feel something cool is about to happen in your school beside the live band".
Belle nodded again, she then ate lots of pancakes and syrup for breakfast. "All right. I should go now, thanks for the breakfast mom".
"That would do. Be careful!"
Meanwhile at the Black's cabin. The men are wearing casual styles of clothes for the community.
The doctor drinks the orange juice while Gibson has his own bacon and eggs. The doctor takes a seat opposite Gibson, he looks up.
"I don't know what to say. I just can't wait to see her by myself". Gibson smirking, the doctor spoke again. "Hoping she didn't scare me as she scared of you".
Gibson dropped the fork, his eyes studied the doctor. "Don't spoil my mood Craig. Do you think by saying that I will change my mind?"
"Could be. I will try my best".
"I kill you!"
Smirking. The doctor walked towards the sink. "Are you ready then?"
Belle meets the band at the parking lot with Emma beside. The girls take a seat at the back of the van as they watch the boys practicing before they take the show in front of the community.
The building are crowded with peoples. Lots of activities, games, science fair, food, beverage, drink and whatever booth they had in here.
So the band decided to have chili dogs, fries and soda after practicing. Chris brought the girls nachos and apple juice. He ate it.
"Dang! This was good. Told you boys.. country food is the best". savoring it. The boys nod agree. "I must say thank you for you two, you know, your principal is a complicated mid age woman that is what she claims us to be. Seriously she says that".
"Totally hurt man". said the boys. "Yeah".
Belle chuckled, Emma spoke. "She's mental!"
"Of course, girl. We may look like that, our outfit looks like that but we are not what she claimed".
"I was shocked too, Chris. Without hesitation she said that. I fought with her words. She didn't know anything about music".
Said Belle. "Lucky she changed her mind and has you guys here. I was so happy about that".
"Thanks Belle. She thinks we boys will spend our life inside this van instead of having a real life. I suggest we should ask her to join us, I don't know.. playing the flute at the back".
They laugh. Chris takes another bite. "Overreacting of course like her age. She thought her life was perfect. Who cares!" finishing the chili dogs. "We should recommend this food as our signature".
Gibson parked his truck on the side of the road. Climbing out as the women start flirting with him and the doctor. Even the housewives.
He locked the door. "Nice school". said the doctor, his eyes looking around. "I haven't seen her yet. So, where is she?"
"Somewhere. We should find her inside". The men then walk. Gibson bumped into one of the school teachers. "Mrs Melendez? kinda crazy in here".
She nodded her head. The music was so loud that they had to shout at each other.
A thirty-six years old pregnant science teacher with her third child inside her, together with the husband Mr. Melendez and two of her kids.
"Well yes. My boys can't stop eating candy since we came, they are obsessed with candy. This is my husband, Shaun".
They outstretched their hands. "Nice to see you". said Gibson. He looked down at the kids. "Adorable kids you have here. I am counting on it." Craig turned to Gibson. "Can't wait to see them. Oh, this is Doctor Craig, my childhood friend".
"Nice to meet you Doctor Craig. Welcome to our school. Well you will see them sooner Mr. Gibson. Where's your wife?"
"She can't make it". he lied. Hand inside the pocket. "Outside country. That is why I brought Doctor Craig with me today".
Melendez's awestruck. "Poor sweet husband of you Mr. Gibson. Anyway, let's get inside the live band, which is about to start in a minute. I can't believe our principal allowed this band in our school, we never had a live band until this. Isn't it exciting?"
"Yes, of course!" He smiled. "Let's go then".
The Melendez's, Victor Gibson and Doctor Craig walk through the booth until they see a stage and the end. Gibson's eyes are searching for Belle but there is nowhere he could find her through this crowd.
Doctor Craig pats at the back, he smiles. "We will see her". knowing what Gibson had thought. "She has nowhere to go besides this is her school too".
Gibson stayed silent. The doctor spoke back. "I've never been to a concert".
"This is not a concert, just a bunch of bands performing that all". said Gibson.
"Well, still it's free".
Then Gibson caught Belle off at the stage with the band and Emma beside them. Comfortable ain't it?
"Is that hers?" the doctor pointed to where the stage was. "I bet that was her. Your eyes won't stop looking at her. Yup, she's beautiful".
The doctor could hear Gibson breathing, so he turned to him. "Relax. She is just with the band like you told me on the phone. She knew the band and of course she was with them".
"I know".
Craig quickly buys something for a drink. Then back to where with a challenging stare at the band. People begin two-stepping in front of the stage.
Chris walks up to the guitar player, and pulls him aside.
"Here you drink. Thought you might have it". Gibson reaches for the cup and drinks it. "Pumpkin juice. Sweet!" The doctor smiled as he took a sip from the cup.
Piercing feedback signals the beginning of the set. Chris takes the mic and smiles broadly.
"Hello community and welcome to Colorado Sierra High School". The crowd turns silent, he speaks again. "Anyway, we are a Funky Punk Machine, thanks for having us in here. A town where we could feel home again and we just want you to enjoy the performance".
Chris wink at Belle and Emma. Gibson noticed, so did the doctor. "As for these two precious girls (Chris points at Belle and Emma) make me proud. Here we go!"
The band launched into the slow music which suddenly the community felt in love with the song.
Belle's eyes never left on Chris's. She's hypnotized, clinging to Emma's arm. Even the locals look charmed, Jake slowly makes his moves sneaking behind the girls.
"Hey!" The girls turn. "Are you two gonna stand in here, while they perform? we should stand with the others and give them a look. Look at the crowd they're in love with. Come on".
They three walk, now they stand with the others in the middle of the crowds, behind them was Gibson and the doctor stood and his eyes at the back of Belle.
She looks so beautiful. The doctor turned to Gibson as he didn't do anything to approach her from the back. His eyes lock to Belle.
Moments later. Chris climbed down the stage to meet Belle and Jake. Emma is nowhere to be seen, Chris studied this boy from head to shoes. He then smiled.
"You the Harley's am I right?"
"You know my family?" ask Jake.
"Of course. It's all over the magazine. Quite famous I think. You her boyfriend?" Jake nods blush. "If you hurt her I will kill you boy!"
Jake frowned, said. "You mean that?"
"I am (he wink) you are lucky to have Belle with you that you won't regret it I guarantee. She's the best sister I never had and of course Emma too. Where is she anyway?"
They look around. "The community needs us to perform on stage after this. They suddenly received a vibes in our music".
"Great. Belle won't stop talking about you guys".
"Really?" Chris turns to Belle in a smile. "We try to make money, that's all with her, people will help us with our music. It's art and a better world".
He patted Jake's shoulder. "You take good care of her boy. Or I hit you with my guitar".
"I will".
Belle holds her laugh as the band back on the stage. Jake turned to her knowing she was laughing at him.
"Thank you folks. You are amazing. This song is for my sister Belle and Emma". The crowd was eyeing the girls. Gibson crumpled the cup. "Beauty in White".
The band began their music. At the beginning of the song, the doctor sees the crowd start to hold each other, and having a smooth dance then he sees Jake take Belle hand on the dance grass.
"Don't do anything stupid Gibson!" The doctor grit his teeth, while his hand reaches Gibson's shoulder to prevent him from marching toward the couple. "Remember you are married! Let them be".
Gibson holds his anger until his very own eyes see Jake kisses Belle on the lips right in front of him once more.