♥CHAPTER 5♥
Girls do what they want, boys do what they can
‘I remember every night we spent on weekends.
With good friends.
We did nothin' but it seems like we did so much.
Back then.’
A few months later, I found myself being close friends with Alex. We hung out and had a good time, but as I became closer with Alex, I began to drift away from Hayley. Seeing it was Monday, I had Science with Hayley this afternoon. I decided to hang out with her after school and catch up on things.
I decided to walk to school today; it was a chilly Monday morning. I wore a green ‘The Maine’ tee shirt, a ‘Mayday Parade’ hoodie, black skinnies, and my worn out black high top chucks. ‘We All Roll Along’ by The Maine blasted from my iPod. I began to sing along to the song, unaware of the fact that someone was behind me. When the song finished, I heard clapping I turned around and saw Alex and Derek with huge grins on their faces.
“That was great Cassie! When did you learn to sing like that?” Alex asked.
“Yeah! It was fan-fucking-tastic! Do you write some of your own?” Derek asked.
“Whoa, whoa, whoa. Easy there boys. Don’t get your underwear in a twist.” I paused.
“To answer your questions, Alex, I took up voice lessons when I was 7. I had a passion for music and singing was a way to express myself during those years. Derek, thank you for the praise, and yes I write some of my own songs.”
“Can we hear one?” Alex was jumping up and down, he looked like he was 5 and wanted candy.
“I don’t think that’s necessary.” I whispered.
“Come on. Just one song, please?” Derek gave me one of those adorable puppy dog pouts, the ones you just couldn’t resist.
“Fine. Damn you and your begging expertise.” Alex chuckled, “Same goes for you Alex.” I finished.
“What?! What did I do?!” He whined.
“Well, you asked!” I laughed.
“But-bu-” He was cut off by Derek saying “Shut up you butthead! She’s about to start.” Then he gave me one of those smiles, the kind that could make you go into a trance and just be overwhelmed. I shook off the hypnotizing effect it had on me and began singing.
‘Why do I feel like there's something missing?
Why do I feel like I need someone who's worth it all?
I feel empty, I feel lifeless.
I need you, I need you.’
When I finished, I looked at the boys and Hayley who I think came up during my song and saw them with an awestruck look, mouth agape and eyes as wide as a deer on headlights. A few moments later, they erupted into cheers and ‘I love you’s’ from Alex and ‘man that was awesome!’ from Derek and Hayley.
“Guys take it easy, it was just a song!” I chuckled.
“What do you mean ‘just a song’?! Cassie, that was awesome! You should join our band!” Alex was ecstatic.
“Band, you have one?” I asked. I was a big fan of bands myself, even the unsigned ones. I know some of them have talent just waiting to be discovered.
“Yeah! We’re called Split Second Eternity. I play guitar and Alex does vocals.” Derek explained.
“Did I mention they’re a signed band?!” Hayley exclaimed.
“And they’re touring with The Maine and All Time Low for the summer!” she continued.
“Shh! Hayley, don’t tell her! She might-”
“You butt! Why didn’t you tell me?! The Maine and All Time Low?!” I interrupted Alex by giving him a slap on the back of the head. Ha-ha, the fool deserved it. He thought he’s going to get away with it, did he?! Well that showed him! You may have guessed I am a fan of them. I like them for their music, not their faces. Though being cute gives bonus points for them.
“Hey easy there girlie! Besides, it’s like 4 or 5 months away. You have lots of time to know, thanks a lot Hayley.” Alex fake-glared Hayley.
I never imagined their band would be this successful, this is just so awesome.
“Wait, if you guys are signed, why aren’t you guys busy and shit?” I asked.
“Well little Cassie, that’s because we already finished the albums and whatever over the summer.” Alex explained, putting his arm around my shoulder.
“Oh.” That’s why they’re famous in school, why haven’t I heard of them before?!
Alex and Hayley are starting to be close friends, I think Hayley likes Alex. Sometimes they flirt and constantly text each other, I think they’d be perfect. I asked Alex, Hayley, and Derek if they’d like to cut school and hang out at their house, they all agreed.
I kept annoying Alex and Derek about their band; they were starting to get really pissed off. When we sat down on the couch, Alex have had enough of me asking too many questions.
“Okay fine, you ask so many questions. I want you to meet the band tomorrow, 6pm. Be there or else you’d never shut your mouth about our fucking band.” Alex calmly said, though I could sense he just wanted to scream his lungs out. But I know he wouldn’t because I was his favorite. Ha-ha!
“Really?! Oh yeah!” I pumped my fists up in the air and cheered. We all sat in silence and began to eat cold pizza while watching the re-runs of ‘the fairly oddparents’ ‘cause we’re cool like that. A few cold pizzas later, I got up and dialed for pizza delivery, we were running low on it. I sat back down and saw that the guys were playing guitar hero and Hayley was watching them play.
A few minutes later, Alex sat next to Hayley; shoulders slouched and had a sad look on his face. I saw Hayley’s cheeks burning up and she was resisting her urge to giggle, I know it. I stood up.
“Hayley, can I talk to you for a minute?” I asked.
“Yeah, sure.”
“What is it?” She asked once we arrived in the kitchen, where the boys wouldn’t hear us.
“Is it just me or is Nicole Hayley Smith having a crush on a certain Alexander Caleb Knight?” I smirked.
“W-what?! W-what made you think something like that?!” She exclaimed, showing her now pink cheeks.
“Oh I don’t know. I just saw how you guys are acting these past couple of months and I thought…”I trailed off, waving my hands like it was no big deal.
“Well I don’t like him like him, I just like him. This much.” She showed her pointing finger and thumb finger really close to each other, almost touching. I gave her a ‘you’ve-got-to-be-kidding-me’ look, once she caught my eye she said.
“Okay fine! You caught me!” She threw her arms for dramatic effect.
“Always do. Now spill!” I smiled and walked closer to her.
“He has got to be the most adorable thing you’ve ever laid eyes on Cas! I mean, besides Derek, for you that is. Anyway, he’s so funny, sweet, adorable, and a total cutie!” She exclaimed, she had this ‘new-boy-toy-I’m-going-to-have-fun-with’ look on her face, oh no.
You see, Hayley, with her beauty and charm, tends to flirt around with guys. She’s loves playing with guy’s hearts. Dating them one day, the next she breaks up with them. She started doing this when she was about 16 or so, I guess it was because of Mark, her ex. She found out that he was cheating on her with Kayla, the school’s bitch. She graduated a year ago, only to be replaced by Victoria.
“Okay, we’ll talk about this tomorrow. As for now, you guys have to get out of my fucking house!” I said the last part louder.
“Fine.” They all got out of my house and I cleaned the mess we’ve made and made my way up to my room.
I took a shower and got dressed in blue shorts and a black tank top. I did my necessities and took a seat near the laptop. I used the laptop for about 3 or 4 hours. When I finished the time was: 12:36 am.
I propped myself on my bed and instantly fell asleep.
© Gabrielle.
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