Title: You Don't See Me
Authors: sonnycentral and helenaxgal
Rated: T
Summary: Sonny and Chad were strictly platonic. She was his personal assistant and he was Hollywood's newest rising star. They were the best of friends until one night changed everything. Sonny/Chad AU. A sonnycentral and helenaxgal collaboration.
Disclaimer: We unfortunately do not own Sonny With a Chance.
Featured Review Responses: channy lover- Thank you so much! We take turns- each writing half of a chapter and we alternate on editing each other's and posting.
highonair435- Glad you like it and that you think it's very original :)
"I am so glad you called me Sonny, I haven't seen you in forever!" squealed Tawni Hart, one of Sonny's oldest friends. "I'll come pick you up in about twenty minutes."
Sonny and Tawni had been friends since their sophomore year of high school. Tawni was the popular, snobby cheerleader type, but they had grown to be friends after Sonny was constantly forced to hang out with Chad's elite friends- which included Tawni. Tawni and Chad really never got along very well; they were just part of the same crowd in school.
Tawni currently has a modeling career as well, just not quite as successful as Chad's. Eventually Tawni became a reliable friend to Sonny, proving that she was worthy of friendship. And- she is the only one who knows about Sonny's true feelings for Chad.
Sonny pulled a short purple strapless dress from her closet, put it on, and added her matching purple designer heels. She was going to make tonight fun- no matter what.
--
"Where are we going?" Sonny asked her old friend. She didn't really care, she just wanted out of the house and away from it all for a while. Away from him.
"We're going to The Lounge," Tawni answered excitedly. The Lounge was a crazy dance club; completely out of Sonny's element. The part she dreaded most was that it was right next to The Pink Flamingo. She prayed that there would be no run-in with Chad.
"Sonny, I just have to say that you're new look is just- wow. And that's a compliment coming from me. When did you get so pretty?"
"Um, I guess a few weeks ago," she answered, both flattered and insulted simultaneously.
--
The girls sauntered up to The Lounge, showed their IDs to the doorman, and entered the club. Sonny had never been there before, so she gazed around, taking in all of her surroundings. This place was a little wild for her liking.
"C'mon Sonny, let's go get a couple of drinks," Tawni said, grabbing her wrist and dragging her over to the bar. Tawni ordered them some girly drinks that Sonny couldn't remember the name of.
The girls stood at the bar for a few moments, sipping their alcohol and scoping out the guys.
"So, how's Chad?" Tawni blurted, unaware of their current situation.
"Um alright I guess," Sonny answered, biting her lip.
"What's wrong?" Tawni asked, sensing something.
"Well, Chad and I haven't really talked much lately- we've barely even seen each other."
"Why is that?" she prodded.
"Because I was tired of feeling like I wasn't good enough for him. I met a new guy, Cameron."
"Oh really?"
"Yeah, but he's just a friend. He's kind of taken Chad's place at the moment."
"That's harsh," Tawni remarked.
"True, but it's not like I haven't been taking a back seat to his girls my whole life," Sonny rebutted.
"True."
"Anyway, we got in a huge argument- well huge for our standards, so I needed a night out."
"Well I guarantee it will be a great one," Tawni said swigging the rest of her drink as did Sonny, setting the empty glasses on the bar, and heading to the dance floor.
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"Tawni, don't you want to hang out at the bar more? You know, the dance floor seems a little bit too crowded." Sonny said nervously as she glanced at the swarm of people.
The blonde grinned and shook her head at her timid friend. That was so typical Sonny. She was basically the type of person that would never jump into a pool head first, rather she would take baby steps and adjust to the temperature of the water. In short, she wasn't a risk taker.
"Suck it up Munroe! You look hot and so do, and we are not..." Tawni paused for effect. "I repeat, we are not wasting it!"
Before Sonny could respond, Tawni roughly grabbed her hand and led her to the dance floor. Sonny tried to refuse, but people were giving her strange looks, making it all the more embarrassing.
"Relax Sonny." Tawni said as she glanced around at all the cute boys on the dance floor.
Sonny copied her friend and realized something, almost every male had their eyes on her and Tawni. She blushed, she wasn't used to all the attention but she had to admit, it gave her a surge of confidence and power.
"Let's show these boys just how awesome our womanly charms are." Sonny told Tawni with a smirk.
Tawni nodded in approval. "That's what I want to hear."
It's your birthday so I know
you want to riiide out,
Even if we only go to myyy house
Sip mo- weezy as we sit upon myyy couch
Feels good, but I know you want to
cryyy out
The blonde took Sonny's hand and soon the two were swaying against each other provocatively, causing the men in the room to look on with desire
You say you want passion
I think you found it
Get ready for action
Don't be astounded
We switchin' positions
You feel surrounded
Tell me where you want
your gift, girl
Sonny grinned at her friend, relishing in the reaction the men were giving them. The women on the other hand were staring at them with sheer jealousy whispering words like '**' and '**' under their breath.
Girl you know I-I-I
Girl you know I-I-I
I've been feenin'
Wake up in the late night...dreamin' about your lovin'
Girl you know I-I-I
Girl you know I-I-I
Don't need candles or cake
just need your body to make good
"May I interrupt?" A male voice called behind Tawni and Sonny.
The two stopped dancing abruptly, much to the chagrin of all the males in the room. The two turned around and much to their surprise it was James Conroy, Tawni's most notorious ex. He had broken up with her claiming that he was 'bored' before Tawni's modeling career started to take off. Weirdly enough, a year later James started to get involved with the industry, working as an actor on the hit show Mackenzie Falls.
Sonny glanced at her friend, noticing the far away look in her eyes. She knew that James had hurt Tawni so much, not because he was her first boyfriend to break up with her but also because she actually cared about him.
"Hey, you two go dance, I'm sure I can find a dance partner here somewhere." Sonny said with encouragement.
"Are you sure?"
She nodded at her friend, and 'shooed' James and Tawni with her hand.
"Go and have fun."
Tawni nodded, shooting her a grateful smile through her eyes. Sonny caught the signal and nodded, before disappearing into the dance floor crowd. Couples were bumping and grinding and she was dancing by her lonesome. She sighed. Yes, she wanted a girls night but she couldn't let Tawni waste her opportunity to reconnect with an ex flame.
With a brave smile on, she swayed to the music. She could still relax and let loose by herself.
italics: We work our way from kitchen stoves, and tables
Girl you know I'm more than able to please, yeah
Say you wanted flowers on the bed (on the bed)
But you got me and now it's on again
Sonny was starting to get into it but the song faded out much to her disappointment. Before she could react and find a partner a new song started playing. In particular it was a remixed love song.
Have you ever loved somebody so much
It makes you cry
Have you ever needed something so bad
You can't sleep at night
Have you ever tried to find the words
But they don't come out right
Have you ever, have you ever
The lyrics washed over her, annoying her to the core. She had to leave. Everyone on the dance floor were couples that looked in love and so utterly happy. It sickened her. She turned to leave but someone gently grabbed her hand.
Sonny turned around and met a friendly face. He was fairly tall and had medium brown hair. She had know idea who he was but she was more distracted about how cute he was.
"Hi, I'm Zack. I noticed you were alone and no one should be alone during a slow song."
She blushed.
"So, what I'm trying to say is, can I have this dance?"
Sonny nodded graciously and let Zack lead the dance.
Have you ever found the one
You've dreamed of all your life
You'd do just about anything to look into their eyes
Have you finally found the one you've given your heart to
Only to find that one won't give their heart to you
Have you ever closed your eyes and
Dreamed that they were there
And all you can do is wait for that day
when they will care
Zack led the dance nicely, trying to be a gentlemen and not invading her personal space but still, it didn't feel right.
"I got to go." Sonny said abruptly.
Before Zack could react, Sonny was bolting towards the exit of the club. She pushed through the dense crowd and soon the cold night air danced on her shoulders. With a sigh of relief she looked at the road, trying to hail a taxi.
"Hey beautiful." A voice sneered.
She looked behind her and a creepy man was glaring at her lustfully.
"Look, I don't want any trouble." She said, taking a step back.
The man ignored her and lunged, causing Sonny to scream out in fright.
"Hey get away from her!" A familiar voice yelled.
Sonny looked up and to her rescue was Chad who was currently threatening the guy with his fist.
"Run and leave before I punch your lights out." He threatened to the guy.
The disrespectful man took one look at Chad's angered face and quickly scampered away.
"Thanks..." Sonny said, slightly trembling from the fright.
Chad shook his head and grabbed Sonny's hand.
"Munroe you'll be the death of me. Let's go home."
Sonny complied and followed Chad to his car.
--
Sonny and Chad walked up to their apartment in silence, neither one of them wanting to say anything. It's not that they had nothing to say it's just that they had no clue what to say. They had never had a huge fight before.
When they got to the door Sonny went to open the door but Chad stepped in front of her and opened it for her. He gestured to her, signaling to her to go in the apartment first.
Once Chad locked the door, he went to the living room, finding Sonny sitting on the couch, hugging a pillow closely to her chest. Her eyes were teary and she still looked scared.
"Chad..." She said, her voice still raspy.
Biting his lip, Chad went to her and wrapped her arms around her, embracing her ever so lovingly.
"I got you Sonshine." He whispered softly in her ear.
Sonny sniffled, burying her head into his shoulder.
"I want a fungenda day..." She muttered, causing the air in the room to lighten up.
"Anything you want." He said with a chuckle.
They were friends once again.
Songs used: Jeremiah- Birthday Sex
Brandy- Have You Ever
