AN:Sorry for the wait. I had some things to do for school so I wasn't able to update but here is the new chapter. R&R ENJOY!
My mind is still filled with Annabeth's flowing blonde locks and beautiful grey eyes, as I entered the studio. Pan's Music Studio isn't that large, having only 3 studios. It was owned by Mr. Pan, who even at his very old age still plays his pipes. It was one of the best things I have ever heard in my life. As I went in, I noticed a guy at the reception desk. He has curly hair and probably around my age or even older.
"Good afternoon, how may I help you?" he asked.
"Uh, my friends booked a studio for this afternoon" I replied. He flipped through the logbook. He then turned to me.
"You're with Grace, right?" I nod. "They're on Studio 2, second door to your right" he said.
I thanked him and went on my way. True enough, I saw a door labeled with 'Studio 2'. I heard music coming from the inside. They probably won't hear me even if I banged the door judging by how loud they are so I opened the door. Music instantly overcame me and I stood there for a few seconds, taking it in. they were playing Ocean Avenue by Yellowcard. They were at the end of the third stanza leading to the chorus so I closed the door and grabbed a nearby mic and started singing. They looked at me but I just urged them to continue playing. They nod and Leo started to set the drums on fire. Not literally though, but the possibility of the happening is not zero judging by the way he smashed the drums.
We finished the song and I caught my breath. I am heavily panting, both due to the running and the singing. When I looked up, I saw them looking at me their eyebrows raised, as if they want something. I sighed.
"Okay, lover boy out with it" Nico said. Of course this would happen, but I still tried to act ignorant.
"What are you talking about?" I said, looking away.
"You what we're talking about. The 'date' with Annabeth Chase?" Jason said. Well, that was straightforward. Just what you would expect from him.
"It's not a date, guys really. It was a tutorial because apparently I'm not doing well in Mrs. Dodds' class." I explained to them about the tutorial and they seemed as shocked as I was about it.
"Well, that's not what we want to hear about." Frank said. Dang, there goes my escape plan. Wait, since when do I plan about things?
"Yeah dude, how did it go? Did she find out?" Nico added.
"Find out about what?" Leo asked. Good old Leo, always the clueless one.
"Of course not, I won't let her know something as important as that." I said. Leo was still confused so Jason leaned and whispered to him. His face was priceless.
"Yo-you!?" Leo said
"Yes Leo, but I would prefer if you don't go around spreading to the world about my little crush."
"Little he says" Nico said and they all snickered, except for Leo who was still in shock.
"It was good though" Jason said. We turned to look at him. "The music I mean. We did a pretty good job."
Whew, saved. I need to thank him later.
"My thoughts exactly" Frank said.
"Well, except for Leo slamming the drums like hell. My ears are still ringing with all of that" Nico said as Leo just grinned sheepishly.
We continued practicing some more songs, trying to look for something that would suit our tastes. After a while, we took a break. Nico and Leo went to grab some snacks and drinks. This pretty hopeless. We are not agreeing to what song we should play yet. Now that I think of it, I still have that song. I took the paper out and showed it to Frank and Jason. They read the lyrics, arguing sometimes for what chords should be used. I never expected them to take it seriously.
"So how was it?" I said. No reaction.
"That bad huh?" I said. They shook their heads. 'It's beyond help'. I'm starting to get embarrassed that I showed to them. They still didn't pay me any attention. Soon, Nico and Leo came back with the goods and they noticed us huddled up. They looked at the paper that had the lyrics that I wrote. I'm starting to get restless. Not a good time for my ADHD to act up. No choice then. I clapped my hands loud enough to break them from their daze.
"So…" I started. Frank was the first to recover. He looked at me.
"Did you really write this?" he asked, while I nod.
"Are you kidding me? This is so awesome!" Nico said.
"We totally need to use this for the contest" Leo added, bouncing up and down. I take back what I said about my ADHD. This kid really need to stop it with all the sweets.
"That would be great" Frank said in his usual tone. Something's wrong. "We can't since the organizers only want us to sing songs by some popular band or something."
Well, that's kind of sad. But looking at it, that's the best course of action since we need to have an impact with the audience. An original song is a gamble. It's a risk that we can't take if we want to win this. However, Frank wasn't done talking yet.
"But if we make it to the finals, that's another story." Frank said, his lips slowly forming grin. I feel myself grin as well.
"That means if make it to the finals, we can use this song?" I asked. The others looked at him expectantly as well.
"Well, we really should use something original for the finals. That's what the organizers asked of us." He said. We all fist pumped. Now all we need to do is make it to the finals. Then it hit me. How in Hades are we going to do that? We just started practicing today and the contest's already next week. I sighed. We decided to call it a day, just as the receptionist, Grover judging by his nameplate, telling us that our time was up.
As I walked home I recalled my experiences today. Sure, I got socked by Luke and broke my glasses. I hope Tyson won't be in too much trouble for what he did. There's the tutorial with Annabeth and all the questioning I got from my friends. I laughed and walked home. What a wonderful day. I noticed a guy at a dark alley, watching my movements. I felt a shiver run through me so I quickly ran home. But before I got far enough, I saw him smirk. A smirk I know too well.
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