High school and the Drama that Follows.

CHAPTER 5!

I know it's been awhile but I had some family problems going on at home. SO SOWWY. But I'm BACK BABY! At least I'm gonna try. We're still working things out so I don't know how much time for writing I'm gonna get. Anyway, here chu go~

Corey POV

Just being the four of us, it was strange not having Lanes here. You could tell that the atmosphere had changed.

"Ready to go guys?" Kon asks, obviously still bummed out.

No one answers but instead we hop in the van and head to our destination. Upon arrival, we see a limo pull up. About four girls step out. In a glimpse one looks like Laney but I know it couldn't be her…

We get settled inside, the girl band getting bombarded by fans enough so the bouncers at the doorway have to come in and hustle them off. Our band starts off the night as an opening act.

We sang our usual few songs as my eyes scanned the crowd. Nope. The other band, which I learned was called Secret Notes or something, was probably back stage. I end off the night with a final slide on my knees. People clap and scream as we head backstage and back into the audience.

The girl group climbs up on stage and I notice it WAS Laney! Since when was she part of their band? I listen as the main girl in the group starts to sing. The music was pretty good…ok…AWESOME! I watch as they each have a turn singing, their voices almost harmonic but different from each other. The combination of each of the pitches held together a melody that made you want to listen to more.

I notice that Kin and Kon were grinning to each other, excited about seeing Laney again. McKenzie on the other hand….was fuming.

"What's wrong babe?" I walk over to her and set my arm over her shoulders.

She immediately snaps out of it. "Oh nothing honey buns." Her smile obviously fake.

Laney POV

As we jam out on stage I scan the crowd like usual. I spot Corey and McKenzie in the corner, starting to make out. I roll my eyes and continue singing. Our voices rang out from the microphones, letting the lyrics pour out into the crowded room. People in the front had started a small mosh pit and were dancing close to each other yelling out lines they recognized. The heat was high and steamy, but bearable. I could tell they were enjoying the show.

Chloe grins from the front of the stage as the final song finishes.

"WHOOO!"Chloe cheers, and pulls the mic closer. "Just as you've all been wondering, this is our new bassist, Laney!" She lifts her arms up as the crowd cheers.

I smile and wave before heading backstage. When I finally put my bass back in the case I lean back against the cold cement wall. The wall feels nice against my skin, sweaty and hot from jamming a few moments ago.

"We're going to the bathroom, you comin?" Eve motions toward the bathroom door.

"Nah I'm good." I reply shrugging

"Okay, well we'll be out in a minute.

They walk into the door with the female sign on it and I'm left in silence. I just sit and stare at the opposing wall with a large mural on it.

"Hey…"

I look over and see Corey leaning nervously against the wall.

"Oh…hey..." I stand a pluck a water bottle from a small mini-fridge.

"So I see you've joined a new band…Secret Messages?"

"Secret Notes."

"What?"

"The name of the band. Its Secret Notes, not Secret Messages." I roll my eyes. "So what did you want?"

I feel butterflies knowing he came back here to talk to me but I don't let it show.

"I just wanted to know, why did you quit Grojband? Is it because of McKenzie?"

"Well…"

Not a moment later the girls burst out of the bathroom laughing.

"C'mon Laney we gotta go, I got a hot date to go to!" Ruby sets her arms around my shoulders and swings me towards the door.

"Well, Lanes…Just come over later…okay?" Corey sighs

I don't have time to respond as I get pulled into the limo again, with my bass tossed in the trunk.

After arriving home…

Ruby quickly gets ready and calls out, "Okay! I'm leaving! If I'm not already in bed by 12, I'm probably kidnapped in a van! See yah!" She grins and heads out.

Chloe walks by holding more taco meat for not even god knows why but she grins and scampers off.

I call out saying I need to go out and one of the chauffeurs drives me over to Corey's house. He answers the door almost immediately and walks with me inside. Kon and McKenzie were there too both glaring at each other.

"Yeah Kin's not here, says he got some hot chick to go out on a date with him." Corey grins and rolls his eyes.

"Um, I really don't care. I'm going to see if the salon is still open. Later losers." She flips her bleached blonde hair and struts off.

Even Corey sees it though.

"Well, I'm gonna go too…Bye guys." Kon walks out too.

"So…" I start

"Why Laney?"

"Why what…"

"Don't give me that shit Laney, why did you quit?"

I don't have a response. All I know is that I'm alone with Corey at his house. McKenzie doing something girly and not aware of us being here alone. Perfect. I know I wouldn't get this chance again. If I didn't take a chance now, all hope would be lost. So I did. Laney Penn took a risk. Hopefully succeeding..

I turn my face upwards and look at him. His eyes questioning my every movement. I stood tall and pressed my lips to his.

~X~

CLIFFIEEEEEE

Im trying to be back. But I dunno. Hopefully you enjoyed. Also dedications to PunkR0ckRachel and her friends/family.