Sorry that this chapter is out a little late! I've recently become hooked on Gossip Girl 0_o I swear, that show will be the end of me! Anyway, sorry if my writing suffers today, I'm getting over a major tummy bug:( Enjoy!
Disclaimer: I don't own any of the songs performed in this chapter.
Wednesday 10th September:
Avalon Brickstone's POV:
Avalon pulled up outside of Tayla's house and beeped her horn. Moments later, Tayla came running out of her house, holding her books above her head as protection from the rain.
"Hey." Tayla muttered, slumping into the car seat.
Avalon started the engine and began driving, 'Hey.'
"So how are things going with Aaron?" Tayla asked, fastening her seat-belt.
Avalon's cheeks grew red, 'What? What do you mean?!'
Tayla looked at her, confused, 'Your duet?'
"Oh..." Avalon mentally slapped herself, 'Fine.'
Tayla narrowed her eyes, 'What was that all about?'
"What?" Avalon asked.
"Why did you go crazy when I asked you how things were going with Aaron?" Tayla asked, crossing her arms.
"I have no idea what you're talking about." Avalon lied.
Tayla remained silent for a few moments, 'Oh my god! You like him!'
Avalon jerked, causing the car to swerve.
"What?! No I don't!" Avalon tried.
"Av, tell me the truth." Tayla said.
Avalon sighed and pulled over.
She turned to Tayla and grinned, 'Fine, I like him.'
Tayla made a sound like a dying whale and Avalon raised an eyebrow. Tayla narrowed her eyes and turned away from Avalon.
"Did I say something?" Avalon asked, confused.
"No." Tayla said.
Avalon turned in her seat and began driving again. After a few minutes, Tayla stomped her foot harshly on the floor of the car.
Avalon turned to her, 'What the hell are you doing?!'
"Let me out." Tayla said.
"Wha-"
"Let me out!" Tayla screeched.
Avalon stopped the car and Tayla pushed open the car door. Avalon grabbed Tayla's hand, but Tayla yanked her hand back and slammed the door shut. Avalon pulled over and parked in a random shop's parking lot. She hopped out of her car, slung her schoolbag over her shoulders and locked her car. She tied her hair back into a high-pony and ran after Tayla.
"Tayla!" Avalon screamed, out of breath.
Tayla ignored her and kept walking.
Avalon grabbed Tayla's hand and pulled her so that she faced Avalon. Tayla's eyes were red and puffy. She'd been crying.
"What's wrong?" Avalon asked desperately.
Tayla ignored her, but stopped walking.
"Tayla, please. Don't do this. You're my-"
Tayla spun around and pulled Avalon closer. Tayla leaned in and kissed Avalon. After a few seconds, Avalon pulled away. Tayla stood in front of her and Avalon stood still, eyes wide with surprise. Tayla stared at Avalon. Avalon turned and ran away, leaving her best friend alone in the rain.
Blake Phillip's POV:
Blake strut through the halls and stopped beside Austen Fischer's locker, where Austen was unaware of his presence.
Blake leaned in closer, 'Hey hot-stuff.'
Austen jumped and turned to face Blake. Austen narrowed his eyes and huffed at Blake as he slammed his locker door shut. Austen started walking down the halls and Blake followed him, like a lost puppy.
"Mmm, playing hard to get are we?" Blake asked, smirking.
Austen spun around and pointed a finger at Blake, 'Stay away from me. Run back to Zachary, I hear you two are super close now.'
Blake opened his mouth to reply but Austen turned on his heels and hurried away from Blake. Blake clenched his fists and made his way to Zachary's locker. He found Zachary staring at his phone. Blake knocked the phone out of Zachary's hand and shoved him against the lockers.
"Hey!" Zachary shrieked.
"What the hell did you say to Austen?" Blake asked.
Zachary spit on Blake and walked away from him. Blake followed, hot on Zachary's heels.
"I said," Blake said, grabbing Zachary and pushing him against the lockers, 'What did you say to Austen?!'
Zachary laughed in his face, 'I told him about your little adventure over to my house.'
Blake flared his nostrils, 'I told you to keep that between us.'
"Why does it matter? You're a whore and everyone knows it. So why keep that a secret? You could do far worse, and God knows you probably have you desperate swine." Zachary scoffed.
Blake slammed him against the lockers again, earning a moan from Zachary. The students passing stood still and watched.
Blake looked around and dropped Zachary, 'You're not worth it.'
Blake pushed his way through the crowd and his eyes watered as he heard Zachary laughing at him.
Tayla Mallory's POV:
"Oh my god, Tay! You're soaked!" Lindsay screeched as Tayla pushed open the school doors.
Tayla growled and turned to face her, 'Swap uniforms with me.'
Lindsay turned her head, 'What?'
"Swap uniforms with me. Stat." Tayla said through gritted teeth.
Lindsay nodded and followed Tayla to the girl's bathroom. Tayla changed out of her soaking wet Cheerios uniform and pulled on Lindsay's warm, dry Cheerios uniform.
"Thanks." Tayla muttered as Lindsay left the bathroom.
Tayla stared at herself in the mirror and proceeded to brush her hair. Happy with her appearance, she left the bathroom and made her way to the choir room. She'd forgotten her phone there yesterday.
As Tayla arrived at the choir room, she heard two girls talking. Tayla poked her head around the corner and saw some girl in a wheelchair talking with a girl whom Tayla recognised as Mira Magana from the many slushie treatments she'd received from Tayla.
"Eek! Okay, so we've finally decided on Telephone?" The girl in the wheelchair squeaked.
"Yes, Eloise. For the fifth time, yes." Mira replied, bored.
"Wanna practice?!" Eloise asked.
"Yeah, sure." Mira replied, standing up.
The two girls made their way to the centre of the room and Mira pressed the play button on her iPod.
(Eloise singing, Mira singing, Both singing)
Hello, hello baby, you called?
I can't hear a thing.
I have got no service
In the club, you say? Say?
Wha-wha-what did you say, huh?
You're breaking up on me
Sorry I cannot hear you
I'm kinda busy
Kinda busy
Kinda busy
Sorry I cannot hear you I'm kinda busy.
Just a second
It's my favourite song they're gonna play
And I cannot text you with a drink in my hand, eh?
You should've made some plans with me
You knew that I was free
And now you won't stop calling me
I'm kinda busy.
Eloise rolled around the choir room, Mira following closely behind her.
Stop callin'
Stop callin'
I don't wanna think anymore
I left my head and my heart on the dance-floor
Stop callin'
Stop callin'
I don't wanna talk anymore
I left my head and my heart on the dance-floor.
Stop telephonin' me
I'm busy
Stop telephonin' me
Can call all you want but there's no one home
And you're not gonna reach my telephone
Out in the club
And I'm sipping that bubb
And you're not gonna reach my telephone
Call all you want, but there's no one home
And you're not gonna reach my telephone
Out in the club
And I'm sipping that bubb
And you're not gonna reach my telephone
Boy, the way you blowing up my phone
Won't make me leave no faster
Put my coat on faster
Leave my girls no faster
I should've left my phone at home
'Cause this is a disaster
Calling like a collector
Sorry, I cannot answer
Not that I don't like you
I'm just at a party
And I am sick and tired of my phone r-ringin'
Sometimes I feel like I live in grand central station
Tonight I'm not takin' no calls
'Cause I'll be dancin'
I'll be dancin'
I'll be dancin'
Tonight I'm not takin' no calls
'Cause I'll be dancin'
Stop callin'
Stop callin'
I don't wanna think anymore
I left my head and my heart on the dance-floor
Stop callin'
Stop callin'
I don't wanna talk anymore
I left my head and my heart on the dance-floor
Stop callin'
Stop callin'
I don't wanna think anymore
I left my head and my heart on the dance-floor
Stop callin'
Stop callin'
I don't wanna talk anymore
I left my head and my heart on the dance-floor
Mira skipped around the room, Eloise following behind.
Stop telephonin' me
I'm busy
Stop telephonin' me
Can call all you want but there's no one home
And you're not gonna reach my telephone
Out in the club
And I'm sipping that bubb
And you're not gonna reach my telephone
Call all you want, but there's no one home
And you're not gonna reach my telephone
Out in the club
And I'm sipping that bubb
And you're not gonna reach my telephone
My telephone
Ma ma ma telephone
'Cause I'm out in the club
And I'm sippin that bubb
And you're not gonna reach my telephone
My telephone
Ma ma ma telephone
'Cause I'm out in the club
And I'm sippin that bubb
And you're not gonna reach my telephone
My telephone
Ma ma ma telephone
'Cause I'm out in the club
And I'm sippin that bubb
And you're not gonna reach my telephone
The music stopped and Eloise and Mira immediately burst into laughter.
"That was so good!" Eloise squeaked with excitement.
Tayla narrowed her eyes.
"They could be competition." Tayla thought to herself.
Just then, the boy who Lyssa told Tayla about, Jonas, walked into the choir room through the other entrance and planted a kiss on Eloise's forehead.
"What? That's her boyfriend?!" Tayla thought, 'Perfect.'
Tayla grinned, turned around and began sauntering down the hallway, all thoughts about her phone suddenly disappearing.
*Six Hours Later (At Glee Club)*
Tayla Mallory's POV:
"Okay everyone," Mr. Schuester clapped his hands together, getting everyone's attention, 'Use today to practice your duets. Unless anyone wants to perform?'
Eloise's hand shot up, 'Ahhh! Mira and I would like to perform!'
Mr. Schuester motioned for the two girls to come to the front of the room. Eloise wheeled over and set Mira's iPod down in the music dock.
Just then, Jonas walked in and Eloise smiled.
"Is it okay of my boyfriend watches?" Eloise asked.
Mr. Schuester nodded and Jonas took the spare seat in front of Tayla. Tayla felt Lyssa tense beside her and Tayla smirked.
"Break a leg!" Tayla shouted to Eloise, earning Tayla a dozen glares.
The music began and just as Eloise was about to sing, Tayla stood up.
"Wait! Wait!" Tayla shouted above the music.
Mira paused the music, 'What?'
"I have something I'd like to share with my fellow Glee Club members." Tayla informed them.
Everyone turned to look at her and Tayla clapped her hands together.
"Hey gimpy?" Tayla said, referring to Eloise, 'Did you know that my girl Lyssa here and your boyfriend got it on last summer?'
Eloise scoffed, 'Yeah, sure. As if anyone would believe you!'
"Okay, don't believe me? Why don't we check the recording on my phone of Lyssa admitting it to me?" Tayla suggested.
"Tayla!" Lyssa screamed, standing up, 'Don't believe her, Eloise.'
Jonas also stood up, 'Babe, don't trust her!'
Eloise looked from Jonas to Lyssa and then to Tayla.
"Promise to me that you didn't cheat?" Eloise said to Jonas.
"We could do this the easy way," Tayla said, 'Or the hard way.'
Tayla pointed to the phone in her pocket and Lyssa gulped.
"Alright! It happened..." Lyssa trailed off.
Eloise snapped her head at Lyssa and then back to Jonas. Jonas looked down at the ground and twiddled his thumbs.
"Oh my god..." Eloise whispered.
Eloise wheeled out of the room.
"Wait! Babe!" Jonas screamed, running after her.
"What the hell, Tayla?!" Lyssa screeched, 'You recorded our conversation?'
"Nope." Tayla said, removing her ''phone'' from her pocket, 'I lost my phone. This is a box of mints.'
Lyssa flared her nostrils as Tayla threw a mint into her mouth.
Lyssa turned to Mr. Schuester, 'Aren't you going to do anything about this?'
"I wish I could, Lyssa. But there's nothing Tayla did that I could punish her for." Mr. Schuester sighed.
Austen Fischer stood up, 'Can't you kick her out of Glee Club? Or at the very least, suspend her from Glee Club?'
Mr. Schuester shook his head, 'I have to report any problems to Principal Sylvester, and I know that she wouldn't view this as anything extreme.'
Tayla sat down smugly in her chair and ignored the many glares she was getting.
Eloise Summer's POV:
"Eloise! Babe! Wait!" Jonas screamed, chasing after her.
Eloise turned her chair around, grabbed Jonas' shirt and pulled him down so that they were face-to-face.
"Why?" Is all Eloise could manage to choke out between the sobs.
"I..I don't know..." Jonas confessed, tears falling down his face.
Eloise let go of his shirt and buried her face in her hands.
"Babe.." Jonas trailed off.
Eloise looked up at him, 'You were my only friend. The only person I could ever talk to. The only person who could light up my day and make me forget about this stupid chair and these stupid scars.'
Jonas opened his mouth to say something, but Eloise turned around and wheeled away from him.
Song List:
Telephone (Lady Gaga and Beyonce
Wow, I didn't intend on this being such a depressing and relationship-wrecking chapter... Anyway, I hope you enjoyed! If you have the time, please leave a review and let me know what you thought about the chapter:)