JACK'S POV
Elsa looked nervous as she walked up to the front. She said that her song was about her emotions, but really, it's about her powers and how she has isolated herself from others to keep them safe. I'm the only one besides her parents who know about that. She looked around the room and I could sense her nervousness. She looks my way and I catch her eyes. She smiles and doesn't look so nervous. I love seeing her smile. It makes me smile. I'm so excited to hear her sing and to hear her song. I mean, we did work on it together, but I haven't heard the final product. Also, I've never heard her sing before, so I am incredibly excited. The music starts and she begins singing.
Her voice is so beautiful and full of passion and emotion. I could listen to it all day. Somehow she manages to hit the high notes. I love it. Hearing her sing makes me fall deeper in love with her and a warmth fills me. She's so beautiful in every way and I am so glad to have her as my best friend again. I've been talking to Kida lately and I'm thinking about asking her out. Wait what? Why are you even thinking about that now? Why are you even thinking about Kida? Don't you love Elsa? I do, but she doesn't love me the same way, so maybe I should move on. I think that's what I'm going to do. I didn't realize this, but Kida is also in my English class. I think I'll ask her out. Yup, that's what I'm going to do. I'm sorry Elsa, but I;m moving on. I still love her though, especially now that I hear her singing. Ugh, why couldn't she just love me back. Maybe I should wait on asking Kida. No, if you're meant to be with Elsa, it'll work out in the end. It's ok to ask out Kida, it would be like a little experiment. Yeah, I'll try then.
Elsa's song ended and everyone was astounded. It was so beautiful that it blew everyone away. Everyone was silent just relishing in its beauty. Elsa looked uncertain so I decided to clap for her. As I began clapping she looked my way and I just smiled at her. Then the whole class started clapping and Elsa smiled and walked to her seat.
"Ok, last person performing today will be, Jack Frost" said Mrs.S. Suddenly I felt tense. I felt like I couldn't get up off my seat, I just froze. Then I felt a hand on my shoulder. I looked and saw that it belonged to Elsa. She gave me a reassuring smile and instantly, my nerves went away. I felt warm again and I was able to get up and walk to the front.
"This song is like a message to all of those who were like me. To those who were bullied and to those who dared to be different. It's also dedicated to one of my best friends. My best friend who is the kindest person I know. Who thinks that they amount to nothing. I want them to have confidence in themselves. It's a message to those who feel weak and worthless. To tell them that they are strong and beautiful no matter what. I used to feel invisible to others. I used to want to fit in, but then I realized, it's better to stand out. Just be me. This song is called 'Invisible'"
I took a deep breath and put on my guitar. I positioned my fingers and then the background music began playing. Then I began strumming my guitar and singing.
Crowded hallways are the loneliest places
For outcasts and rebels
And anyone who just dares to be different
And you've been trying for so long
To find out where your place is
But in their narrow minds
There's no room for anyone who dares to do something different
Oh, but listen for a minute
Trust the one
Who's been where you are wishing all it was
Was sticks and stones
Those words cut deep but they don't mean you're all alone
And you're not invisible
Hear me out,
There's so much more to life than what you're feeling now
Someday you'll look back on all these days
And all this pain is gonna be, invisible
Oh, invisible
[Music Break]
So your confidence is quiet
To them, quiet looks like weakness
But you don't have to fight it
'Cause you're strong enough to win without a war
Every heart has a rhythm
Let yours beat out so loudly
That everyone can hear it
Yeah, I promise you don't need to hide it anymore
Oh, and never be afraid of doing something different
Dare to be something more.
Trust the one
Who's been where you are wishing all it was
Was sticks and stones
Yeah, the words cut deep, but they don't mean you're all alone
And you're not invisible
Hear me out,
There's so much more of this life than what you're feeling now
And someday you'll look back on all these days
And all this pain is gonna be, invisible
These labels that they give you
Just 'cause they don't understand
If you look past this moment
You'll see you've got a friend
Waving a flag for who you are
And all you're gonna do
Yeah, so here's to you
And here's to anyone who's ever felt invisible
[music break]
Yeah, and you're not invisible
Hear me out,
There's so much more to life than what you're feeling now
And someday you'll look back on all these days
And all this pain is gonna be, invisible
It'll be invisible.
When I finished I looked to Elsa. Her eyes filled with astonishment and wonder. Also with passion and it looked as if I touched her heart. The class was clapping for me and I went back to my seat. Throughout that whole song, I thought about myself and Elsa. I thought about my bullies and I just felt so passionate about it. The words in that song describe my life and the memories behind those words make me who I am today.
ELSA'S POV
When Mrs.S called Jack's name, I saw him tense up. He looks so cute when he's nervous. I guess he's always cute, but he looks even cuter when he's nervous. I put my hand on his shoulder and tried to give him my best reassuring smile. I have confidence in him and I know that he will do great. I really want to hear him sing. He stood up and walked to the front.
"This song is like a message to all of those who were like me. To those who were bullied and to those who dared to be different. It's also dedicated to one of my best friends. My best friend who is the kindest person I know. Who thinks that they amount to nothing. I want them to have confidence in themselves. It's a message to those who feel weak and worthless. To tell them that they are strong and beautiful no matter what. I used to feel invisible to others. I used to want to fit in, but then I realized, it's better to stand out. Just be me. This song is called 'Invisible'" Wait, his song is dedicated to me? Could I be the kindest person he knows? He grabs his guitar and I just can't keep my eyes off of him. The music began playing and he began strumming his guitar and singing.
His voice is a lot better than I thought it would be. It sounds like silk. It could perhaps be the best voice I've ever heard. I love it. He's singing with so much passion and the words truly touch my heart. I can relate to every single one and it feels like he's only singing to me. I absolutely love his song and his voice. Listening to his song and seeing how much passion he has makes me fall in love with him even more. I don't want to fall in love with him more though. I need to protect him from myself. I wish he wasn't so perfect though. I love listening to him sing. I feel at peace and I feel warm and happy inside. I wonder if this is what love feels like. I love this song.
The song ends too soon and I see Jack look my way. I wonder if the song was actually about me. Could he love me? No, don't be stupid. There's no way he loves you like that. He said it himself. He loves you as a friend. Those words replay in my mind and I just feel sad. I love you Jack Frost. I love you so much. I just wish that I could tell you. I wish that I could be with you. I wish that we could be together without putting you in any sort of harm. But, sadly, we cannot. I love you Jack. I love you.
Thank you to dragongirlz111 for your suggestion of "Invisible" by Hunter Hayes. I really like the way you think. I also really like Hunter Hayes he's like my favorite country singer. I would've never even thought about that song. So thank you thank you thank you so much. I am eternally grateful. Also, thank you for reading my story. I hope I interpreted it ok and hope that you liked it.