Author: SkyTate20
Title: Reluctant Idol
Summary: After being raised by only his father since he was 4, Bridge now has a new obstacle ahead of him: gaining the respect of his high-school classmates! Can he gain their respect by his hidden singing talent and maybe even find some true love? Find out!
Disclaimer: nothing is mine, just the idea of mixing American Idol with Power Rangers!
Chapter 42
Bridge felt confused. Being tricked like that by Sky wasn't something he was expecting, since he declared his love for him. Maybe Sid was right: he was desperate of having sex and, since Bridge wasn't giving it to him, he relied on the first person he found, Ty.
Sky tried in every way to talk to boy, but he didn't let him come close to him, Bridge even moved into Sid's room after that fact. The man didn't actually know what happened, he didn't even remember going into the room with Ty.
The show was about to begin, and right now all the problems they had had to be removed completely from their heads. There was a competition they still needed to finish…
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Ryan went on the stage smiling and nodding at the crowd around him "good evening! We're down to 4 remaining contestants America. This week they have the hardest theme off all, disco music. You might be surprised be some of the choices' they've made. But now let's say hi to Randy, Paula and Simon" the three judges smiled at the people around them "and here they are, your top 4!" the big screen opened once again and the 4 contestants entered on the stage. Paula noticed that something was going on: bridge and Sky weren't side by side as always, but Sid and Ty were between them "so. The first one of them is Tyzonn tonight"
Ryan said as he went near the boy as the other three went backstage "and tonight he's chosen to start with a jazz version of Rose Royce – Wishing on a Star – go on man"
The boy nodded as the tune started playing around him
I'm wishing on a star
to follow where you are
I'm wishing on a dream
To follow what it means
And I wish on all the rainbows that I see
I wish on all the people who really dream
And I'm wishing on tomorrow, praying it'll comes
And I'm wishing on all the loving we've ever done
I feel it's time we should make up, baby
I feel it's time for us to get back together
And make the best of things, oh, baby
When we're together, whether or never
I'm wishing on a star
to follow where you are
I'm wishing on a star…
The boy smiled at the crowd and went in front of the judges' table. The first one to talk was Randy "Ty! I've loved your rendition of the song. You now know that jazz is your style so what you have to do is put your sign in every song you will do, and you can actually have a chance to get into the finale for me"
"thank you Randy" Ty said and turned to Paula "you really surprised me! I didn't expect what you've just done. And with that, I can really say that you can sing everything we throw at you without a trace of a problem. Good job Ty"
Simon rolled his eyes at the woman "it was just good Ty, nothing that amazing. I really hated the arrangement you've made of the song. You could have gone with the original and be better for me. I hope you got a better song as second"
Ty nodded as the crowd bowed and Ryan went near him "like last week, the contestants have two numbers. Ty's are 1-866-IDOL- 01 or 05 or if you want to text a message send it to 5701. Now, Ami Stewart dominated the charts in the 70s with this song. With – Knock on Wood – here's the only girl left in the competition, Sidney!"
The music started and Sid came out from one of the wing but, before going on the stage, she bumped into Ty making him crush into the wall. She grinned evilly as the boy glared at her. The then went finally on the stage and started dancing
I don't want to lose you
This good thing
That I got
'Cause if I do
I will surely,
surely lose a lot
'Cause your love is better
Than any love I know
It's like thunder and lightning
The way you love me is frightening
You better knock, knock on wood, baby
It's like thunder and lightning
The way you love me is frightening
You better knock, knock on wood, baby
Think I better knock, knock, knock on wood
Think I better knock, knock, knock on wood
Think I better knock, knock, knock on wood
Think I better knock, knock, knock on wood…
She finished and started jumping happily around. She then turned to Randy "you're having a lot of fun, aren't you? I have to tell you Sid, I wasn't sure at the beginning of the song that it was the perfect one for you, because you started with a bad note, but you recovered well. It was good for me. I know what your second song is, and it's even better that this, even with the arrangement you've made. I wait for that"
She smiled at the man and turned to the giggling Paula "Sid I'm so proud of you! You're the last girl standing on that stage and you don't have any intention to lose that spot. For me it was a perfect choice of song, because it makes your feistiness and quirkiness came out. I don't know about the song he's talking about, but now I'm curious…"
Sid laughed and turned to Simon "I have to tell you Sidney. At the beginning of this competition I thought you didn't deserve of being here. But, after tonight, I ask for apologize... you really was the only girl that deserve that spot as the last one. You were very good"
Sid's eyes grew wide as she turned to Ryan "wow…" "Simon apologized! I've seen it so few times that I'm not used to it! If you want to vote for Sid call 1-866-IDOL- 02 or 06 or if you want to text a message send it to 5702. Now we have another rendition of a famous song. With Jamie Cullum version's of – Everlasting Love – here's Sky"
Bridge, backstage, rolled his eyes. Sky had again his same idea. But he wasn't going to make things easy for the man. The camera focused on the second floor of the stage, were Sky was set near the pianist
Hearts go astray
Leaving hurt when they go
I went away
Just when you needed me so
Filled with regret
I come back begging you
Forgive, forget
Where's the love we once knew
Open up your eyes
Then you'll realize
Here I stand with my
Everlasting Love
Need you by my side
Girl to be my bride
You'll never be denied
Everlasting Love
From the very start
Open up your heart
Be a lasting part of
Everlasting Love…
The man made his way downstairs and run in front of the judges. Randy sighed "Sky, I have to be honest, because I like you. It's wasn't good. That song really doesn't work that way. I'm sorry to say this. But I hope to see a good second performance from you"
The crowd bowed as Sky turned to Paula "Oh God, I know what will happen, but I have to agree with Randy. It wasn't the Sky I knew from the past weeks. I know something is bothering you, I got it from the moment you got on that stage, but you really need to put it aside, or you are going to go home sweetheart"
Sky sighed. She was right. But he couldn't stop thinking about it "Sky they've been gentle. It was horrible. I really hope your second song will be better."
He nodded to Simon's words as Ryan went near him "it's something on Sky?" Sky looked up and saw Bridge on the side of the stage sad "yeah… but I really don't want to talk about it right now" the host just nodded slowly "if you want to vote for Sky call 1-866-IDOL-03 or 07 or text a message to 5703. Now we have the last one before the commercial. He's chosen an unusual song to perform. With Jocelyn Brown – Somebody else's guy – here's Bridge"
Sky froze when he heard what Bridge had chosen. He was really mad with him. But who was him to criticize the boy? He had every right to be. He actually was surprised the boy didn't beat him up with a baseball bat. He looked at Bridge going slowly on the stage as he started singing
I can't get off my high horse
And I can't let you go
You are the one who
You are the one who makes me feel so real yeah yeah yeah
Oh what I'm I supposed to
Oh what I'm I supposed to do baby
When I'm so hooked-up on you
Then I realise
Oh I realise
That you are somebody else's guy
Can you remember the times we spent together
Sharing the days in the sun
Then I found out you were somebody else's lover
After all the plans were made now they're shattered
Still I can't get off my high-horse
I can't let you go
You are the one
Who makes me feel so real
Oh What I'm I supposed to do
When I hooked so on you
Then I realise that you're somebody else's guy
Then I realise that you're somebody else's guy…
The boy went in front of the judges and looked at the producer at the beginning of the table "well, it was really strange seeing you sing that song. But for me, you were the best till now. There weren't a note out of tune and everything went good. Excellent"
"thank you" Bridge said simply and turned to Paula "Dear Bridge, I don't understand why you've chosen that song. But you've performed it very well. I know hope that your second song will be, well, a lot more happy in his meaning"
The boy smiled it won't be I'm sorry then he turned to Simon "it was a really strange song choice Bridge. But I agree with Randy, it was the best performance so far tonight"
The crowd cheered as Ryan went near Bridge "Bridge's numbers are 1-866-IDOL-04 or 08 or if you want to text a message send it to 5704. We now take a little break and we will be back with the second round"
As Bridge went backstage, he came face to face with Sky. He looked at the man for a moment "Bridge…" "leave me alone Sky…" the boy said and passed near the man without looking at him. He wasn't ready to hear his side of the story. Not that he wanted it actually…
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*still in his hiding spot* ok! Another chapter is done. What will happen now? How things will get for Bridge and Sky? All you need to do is stay tuned to find out!