OMCDC! I'm sorry guys about the whole "CDC's back" thing, but I needed a story line ad it was this or Chad falls for Cai, and I know cbcgirl would feel like the bad guy then. OK? Good! Continuing...

Chapter 8-Behind Enemy Lines

Sonny's POV

I run in to my dressing room, crying like I haven't cried in years. I collapse on the couch on Tawni's side, trying to work this out. Why was Chad being like this to me? Why had he gone back to his CDC persona? Was it my fault because I didn't kiss him? Was it because I was mean about his gifts? Was I really that mean about them?

Or maybe it was because of the whole "it was me or his job" thing. He's given up his job because of me before, and of course, I care about his future as much as he does, or more. But maybe he's just confused. I know even if his not confused, I am. I just don't understand…

Tawni enters, smiling, until she sees me, of course. She runs over to see what's wrong, and I sigh.

"Chad," I say simply.

"But, I thought you guys were back together." She says.

"So did I." I reply.

She sighs, "Oh, Sonny, I'm sorry. What happened?"

"Chad said he had to choose between me and his job. So he picked his job."

"But I thought Chad loved you."

"Chad did." I say, "Chad Dylan Cooper is a different story."

"Oh no." She sighs.

"Oh yes," I say, "CDC's back."

Chad's POV

I sit in my dressing room a few hours later, with my guitar and a scowl. Had I really done the right thing-forgetting Sonny? Or am I an idiot to think that I'd be better off without her?…Did I just say that? Did CDC just admit he might be an idiot? Ugh! What has Sonny done to me? I look to my phone, where a picture of me and Sonny on our first date is still the wallpaper. Confused, I throw the phone at the wall with a moan.

"Um, is this a bad time?" I hear a voice say, and turn to see a man stood with my manager, Mike.

"No, not at all," I say, shaking the man's hand.

"This is Mr Thomson," Mike tells me, "He's the head of that record label."

"It's great to meet you," I say, trying to make a good impression. I think it works, because he smiles and starts a conversation. Problem is though-why does everything he say or do remind me of Sonny? I look at his watch, which reminds me of the watch Sonny bought me for our 10th week-iversary. He mentions Sonny at least 3 times, which breaks me down each time. I pick myself up each time too, but this is really killing me. Next, I play him my song. It's about Sonny, but of course, I don't want to mention that. He applauds afterwards, and tells me he'll get in touch later when he's thought about it. I'm amazed he has anything to think about…wait…CDC kicking in. But, I am CDC now, right? No Sonny, no more Mr Nice-Guy.

Later on, I walk through the stage 3 hallway. Sonny's walking the other direction, and gives me a disgusted look.

"Sonny," I say.

"Chad," She says.

I'm almost past her, when she carries on talking, "Oh, and Chad, don't worry, I gave back all your gifts."

I feel sick to hear that, but I can't let her know that. "Good!" I say, "And, I'd like the money back, not that I need it, unlike you…" She scowls, shaking her head and crossing her arms as I continue, "…In fact, Sonny, keep it. Chad Dylan Cooper's always giving to the needy."

"Oh, so now I'm needy?" She says.

"Uh-huh," I say, "You needy some acting lessons. Seriously, a bunch of dogs could make a better comedy show than you and your little…friends."

"Please, Chad," She says, "You think we need the acting lessons? Seriously, it's amazing a 5 year old didn't beat you to the role of Mackenzie…actually, that's offensive to 5 year olds!"

I shake my head at her, as she walks off happily.

"I'm not done with you!" I yell, running up to her.

"Yeah, but I'm done with you!" She insists, and carries on walking. I grab her, and she cries out in pain. I flashback to those few weeks ago, and look to where I hurt her that time-the marks are still there. I let go of her-I don't have it in me to hurt her again, whether CDC is back or not. She runs further up, leaving me alone, lost, confused.

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Song: Behind Enemy Lines by Demi Lovato, simply because I say so and it was the first on I thought of. Wow. My CDC persona kicked in there. ;) see ya!