RotBTD: College Time! Book 2.

Chapter 11. Next big hit?

"Rapunzel, may I speak with you for a moment?" Punzie's performing arts professor, Miss Knotgrass spoke up.
"Of course Miss Knotgrass." Punzie replied. She stood up from her place at the piano and followed the teacher.
"Are you going to be performing at the recital next month? Your voice is beautiful." Miss Knotgrass questioned.
"Well I wasn't going to..." Punzie stammered.
"Oh you must! There will be agents and recording labels that could make you the next big hit!" The professor encouraged.
"I'm not to sure Miss Knotgrass, and besides I don't have a song prepared." Rapunzel stared down at her feet.
"You'll be fantastic singing anything." With that the professor sauntered off to continue teaching. Rapunzel stood there unsure of what to do. She nibbled on her lip nervously before pulling out her phone and dialling Jack's number.
"J-Jack, can you meet me outside the performing arts building?"
"Now?" He asked, slightly shocked.
"Y-yeah..." Punzie croaked.
"Okay babe, I'll be right over." Rapunzel slipped out of the class unnoticed and delicately skipped down the steps of the performing arts building.
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"The doctor said I should be able to leave in a few days." Hiccup said, smiling as he sat up.
"That's fantastic!" Merida replied gleefully. Hiccup took hold of Merida's hand and pecked it softly.
"I'm sorry for not telling you about the Hans thingy..." Hiccup mumbled shamefully.
"That doesn't matter anymore, what matters is that your alive and he's locked away." Merida said sternly. Hiccup smiled genuinely before patting the space next to him. Merida giggled before cuddling up next to Hic.
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Punzie sat on the grass next to Jack with her head nestled on his shoulder.
"Punze, I think you should sing. You're incredible and who knows? Maybe you will become the next big singer." Jack's hand glided over Rapunzel's hair.
"But I don't think I want to be a singer." She mumbled. Punzie sighed deeply before gazing into Jack's icy blue eyes.
"I think you should give it a go, I know you are nervous Punze, but you have to beat the stage fright." Jack kissed her cheek.
"How did you find out about that?" Rapunzel looked at him shocked.
"I can just tell by the croak in your voice. You're clearly nervous but I still think you should just go for it." He smiled before relaxing back on the grass with Rapunzel in his arms. They laid there content for quite a while before Jack broke the silence. "Can I hear you sing?" He asked softly.
"O-okay..but you have to dance with me." She smirked. Reluctantly, Jack rose to his feet and swept Punzie into his arms. Rapunzel breathed deeply before she began to sing her song.
"All those days, watching from a window. All those years outside looking in..all that time, never really knowing just how blind I've been..." She swayed along with Jack, both of their bodies barely touching. "Now I'm here..blinking in the starlight..." She continued sweetly. "Now I'm here suddenly I see, standing here it's oh so clear, I'm where I'm meant to be...and at last I see the light!" Jack twirled Rapunzel around whilst she sang her melody. She smiled and sang soulfully as Jack pulled her closer and continued dancing. Once Punzie had finished Jack pulled her in and kissed her deeply on the lips.
"I will perform only on one condition.." Rapunzel giggled cheekily.
"And what would that be milady?" Jack bowed.
"You have to be there at the front cheering at the top of your lungs!" Rapunzel twirled, her light pink dress danced in the breeze. Jack chuckled before joining in.
"Anything for you my love!" He laughed.