Pentatonix and the Investigation

Chapter 8

The next morning, I woke up with Kirstin, not beside me. I started to panic. Getting out of bed quickly, I hadn't noticed that my foot was caught in the sheets. I fell and was left winded. Scott rushed into the room, his blue eyes filled with concern as he saw me on the floor.

Scott: Kailyn! Are you okay?

He helped get my foot unstuck, and I leaned into him. Scott gently picked me up and carried me downstairs. Kirstin looked up and smiled at me. Why is she that excited? I wondered as I noticed her brown eyes sparkling with excitement and joy.

Kirstin: Good Morning, Kailyn! How did you sleep?

Me: Good. Why are you so happy all of a sudden?

Scott: We have some great news!

The concern that had clouded his blue eyes had been replaced with relief. I got myself settled beside Kirstin and allowed myself to enjoy the warmth that was present there.

Scott: The first great news is that they found Jessica guilty and that you two can leave the property tomorrow! The second great news is that well Jacob will be here tonight at 4:30 to pick you up.

Me: I can go on the date he asked me on?

Kirstin and Scott laughed as Kirstin smiled at me; her brown eyes were sparkling with joy and pride? Did I really see pride in her eyes?

Kirstin: Yes, Kailyn. Now I will help you get ready for tonight, but only if you win another challenge.

Me: Kirstin! Do I have to?

She is going to say that I have to! I just know it. Kirstin pulled me upstairs, and Scott left to go pack up his stuff because he and Kirstin were going to go to L.A. and get a few things. Kirstin hadn't moved completely here yet, so she still had a few things left in the big city. She would return as soon as possible, so I wouldn't be left all alone with Jessica Peterson still lurking around Gatlinburg. I would honestly miss them, even for that small amount of time. At least I would have Jacob keep a watch on me. The thought that I would be going on another date with Jacob was amazing. I have gone on at least two already. It made me wonder if he actually still had feelings for me. Thinking about Jacob made me think of Scott. Yesterday, Scott had what I would believe would be admiration in his eyes. I felt that Jacob wasn't the only one who had feelings for someone. But I shrugged it off, and then I realized that if Kirstin and I are allowed off of the property, that would mean that she and Scott would have to leave Saturday! I held onto Kirstin's arm but then turned my attention to the screen. Kirstin had pulled up Youtube and searched for the same thing she did yesterday. The first song was one I had never even heard, so I thought this would be easier than yesterday. She's going easy on me! That moment of confidence faded instantly because the second song was 'Cheerleader.' Although it was a hard song, it wasn't as hard as some of the others. So far, it wasn't so bad, but it was destined to worsen. The next song was 'Can't Sleep Love.' I was confused as to why this one was difficult. It isn't necessarily one of my favorites, but it was catchy. I looked to Kirstin, who had her hand on my knee. Did she understand what the news meant as well? I wondered if she didn't want to return to L.A. I had to admit, these last several months had been amazing despite Jessica being involved with basically everything. The song after that was 'Na Na Na.' This one wasn't that hard, either. Yes, I may like the song, but that doesn't mean I would sing with it. Ha, this is easy! I thought confidently as the next song came on. I spoke way too soon because the next song was 'La La Latch.' I gripped the couch-slash-Kirstin's arm as the song played. What made it worse was that it was Kirstin's part. I took a side glance at my friend and saw that she, too, was struggling. Instead of feeling what I had felt the day before, I just felt pain. It was emotional pain, not physical pain or the type of pain you get when you don't want to do something. That helped me a bit more as I allowed myself to be distracted by her loving kindness. The song after 'La La Latch' was 'Rather Be' Now, they were getting into the harder ones. Was this entire rest of the video going to be this hard? Or was it going to get harder? I thought silently as the song continued to play. Even though it was hard not to sing, I was curious about what was next. 'Sing' Okay, this one wasn't as hard as the last two, but it was hard not to sing when the song literally says to sing. 'Lean On' was next. I had to admit. I had never heard this song before, so I could relax. I felt Kirstin's soft hand gently pat my knee, and leaned into her. Guilt found its way into my body and made me want to tell Kirstin what had really caused my forgetfulness on her birthday. On Kirstin's birthday, I had planned a special surprise birthday party for her. There was a small concert-type thing that I had done. I looked to where Scott, Mitch, Kevin, and Matt were supposed to be, and they were not there. I panicked, and Scott ran onto the stage to tell me that they had run into Jessica after transporting Kevin and Matt to Hollywood Studios for my final gift for Kirstin. I had accidentally forgotten about that because of a car accident caused by Jessica. I looked at Kirstin with a hint of sadness in my brown eyes. After shaking my head, I turned my attention back to the challenge. 'Where are you Now' was next in line, and I didn't struggle as badly. This song was just like 'Can't Sleep Love' and 'Sing'. I enjoy the song, but I probably wouldn't find myself trying hard not to sing along with it. The next song was 'Perfume Medley' Okay, this was not even hard. I had never listened to this one, so it was unfamiliar to me. The only problem that I have with this song is that it will distract me enough to be unprepared for the next song, which was 'Ref' Why? Why this one? I am going to struggle if this was how this video was headed. I was ever so grateful when the song ended. 'Love Again' I relaxed slightly because, once again, this is a song that was catchy. I struggled just as much as yesterday. 'Daft Punk' was next and it was just as hard today as it was yesterday. "If I ever fall in Love' This wasn't hard either for the same reason as some of the medleys from yesterday. I was watching the screen, and suddenly, Kirstin came on the screen and I felt my heart skip a beat. Oh my word! She's beautiful. Not even that but stunning. I hadn't realized that I had shown my shock outwardly because Kirstin had paused the video. I looked over at her and she was looking confused.