Chapter 15: Stay
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"Oh dear, oh dear..." Aubrey stammered as she frantically walked in endless directions backstage. "I'm up next, what am I going to do!?"
"Woah there chica," a voice echoed across the backstage room. It belonged to Angel, or Aubrey calls him 'boy-who-loves-to-seduce-me-so-bad-and-I-would-hit-him-if-he-tries-to'. "You nervous?"
"What? Pssh, no way I am not nervous." Aubrey lied and her voice sounded a little different, meaning she was lying.
Angel waved a finger at her. "When will you learn? It's obvious you're nervous, I can tell." He placed his hands in his pockets and walked over to her.
Aubrey bit her lip. "Fine. I am nervous... And a bit worried."
"What's up? I know you hate me but were doing just fine." Angel questioned, his lips curving into a smirk.
"I know, it's not normal really." Aubrey said, while Angel chuckled.
"So tell me, what's the matter?" Angel asked.
"Me and Blake are doing a duet, but I didn't see him this morning so I asked the teacher and she told me he had a dentist appointment and he'll be back by the time Mo and Taye's act is finished. But he never showed up so I have no partner!" Aubrey told him the reason, putting her hands on her face. "If he doesn't come, I am so screwed! I'll be a fool in front of everybody!"
"Aubrey? You're up next. Get ready." A teacher called her name and Aubrey nodded, still nervous and worried. "Come up at stage."
"Oh man, I want to kill myself!" Aubrey said as she followed the teacher.
"You'll be okay, you look great." Angel said, looking at her outfit. Aubrey was wearing a one piece, tube, white leather jumpsuit that has a golden zipper on her torso. She also wore black gloves and back boots plus a pink knitted scarf and a pair of sunglasses on her head. "And I know you'll be great out there."
"Thanks for the support." Aubrey smiled.
"Break a leg, chica." Angel smiled while Aubrey gave him a fake smile. "Wait."
"Hm?" Aubrey stopped before leaving backstage. Angel ran up to her and gave a quick kiss on the cheek.
"It's just for luck, hope Blake comes for real." Angel said, while he saw Aubrey blush. "Good luck."
"Thanks..." Aubrey blushed and walked out the backstage area.
As Aubrey left backstage, Angel leaned against the wall as he thought about how Aubrey will ace the act without Blake. If Blake's not here, what will happen to her? Or if Blake was here but doesn't want to perform? Angel had so much thoughts stirred in his mind. Then, an idea flew in.
At Stage~~~~
"Doing a cover of Stay by Rihanna, please welcome Aubrey and Blake!" A teacher announced as the audience clapped and cheered. A few of Aubrey's friends were saying things like "Go Aubrey!" or "I love you!"
Aubrey bit her lip and sat on the piano chair. Man, she thought. Hope Blake comes! If he doesn't, I'll beat the crap outta him! Okay, here it goes... She started playing the piano, then it came her part of the song.
All along it was a fever
A cold sweat hot-headed believer
I threw my hands in the air and said, "Show me something,"
He said, "If you dare come a little closer."
Round and around and around and around we go
Oh now tell me now tell me now tell me now you know
The audience cheered as Aubrey sang the song with heart and played the piano with emotion. No one heard Aubrey sing before so it was a surprise to hear her sing. All she hoped was that Blake would come by.
Not really sure how to feel about it.
Something in the way you move
Makes me feel like I can't live without you.
It takes me all the way.
I want you to stay
Oh shoot! It's Blake's part next! And I didn't see him! Oh no! Aubrey, don't freak. Aubrey thought as she finished her last line of her part. Before she did anything, a figure appeared that was slowly walking towards the piano.
"Finally, thank you- Angel?" Aubrey mumbled to herself quietly and she kept playing piano until she looked up and her eyes were wide open. Everyone in the audience gasped as Angel sang Blake's part of the song.
It's not much of a life you're living
It's not just something you take – it's given
Round and around and around and around we go
Oh now tell me now tell me now tell me now you know
While he sang the part, he came towards the piano chair and sat beside Aubrey then playing the piano along as well. It was very unusual for him to do anything musical based, he was more of a sporty person. It was one of his secret talents I guess, Aubrey thought. As Angel sang the chorus, she can hear the audience cheering louder than ever. It's either he has a good voice or they just live see them together on stage.
Ooh the reason I hold on
Ooh cause I need this hole gone
Funny you're the broken one but I'm the only one who needed saving
Cause when you never see the light it's hard to know which one of us is caving
Both singing together, they looked at each a couple of times before being focused on the song. Thoughts flew into Aubrey's mind. She was thinking about her memories with Angel. The way he surprised her for her 15th birthday, the time she covered Angel in paint, the day when they pretended they were Angel's grandparents- everything. They were best friends for a long time until a fight broke those two. But a healing started to flow in them while singing. It made them, feel better. And they're starting to get along like the way they used to be.
Not really sure how to feel about it.
Something in the way you move
Makes me feel like I can't live without you.
It takes me all the way.
I want you to stay, stay.
I want you to stay, oh.
As they finished the song, they looked at each other for a long time while the audience cheered loudly, even giving a standing ovation. Then, Angel leaned in and kissed her. The audience went ever louder. Aubrey can't help it but kiss back. They broke the kiss and smiled. And in return, Aubrey gave him a kiss on the cheek.
"I love you." Angel whispered in her ear, making Aubrey grin and her face turned hot.
"I love you too." Aubrey whispered back.
"Blake didn't come because his gum was sore, so he didn't go." Angel told her quietly. "The teacher told me."
"Next time I'll see him, I'll beat him up." Aubrey growled as Angel laughed.
"Take it easy, chica." Angel calmed the red head down.
"I want you to stay on my side," Aubrey said, holding his hand. "Can you do that for me?"
"Of course." Angel nodded and leaned in for another kiss.
How did you like that one? I liked writing this one :) I think it's sweet :3
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