Sing 2 (Johnny x OC)

Chapter 4

"So let me get this straight, you swapped bodies with my sister so now she is in your world and you're in ours." Aaron says still looking confused. I nod confirming what he's saying.
"And in your world, you didn't become a singer and live in the UK, not America." I nod again.
"And now you're saying our world is a movie series in your world." I nod, a sheepish smile on my face, understanding how absurd this all sounds.

Aaron just puts his head in his hands and groans. I can't imagine how weird this must be to hear as soon as you get back home. Finding out that your sister is no longer your sister but kind of is and that your life is based of a movie series.

"You know what, I think it's time to get some lunch. I'll order pizza, you're welcome to join us Melissa." Mum says trying to ease the tension.
"Thank you, Ms M." Melissa says, sending me a sympathetic smile before getting up to leave.
"I've told you before, dear. Call me Sara." Mum says, lightheartedly.

After they both leave a tense silence fills the room. I wonder how he feels about this situation, it can't be easy. I feel bad about it but at the same time it's not like I asked to be here.

"Look, I get this is probably weird for you and trust me it weird for me too but I think it's best for us to just make do with what it is, whatever it is. I'm sure you're worried and confused about all this but I'm sure everything will work out. Okay?" I give a small smile, trying to look on the bright side.
"Okay." He says returning the smile. "Come on, let's go get pizza."
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That night, Buster turns and turns in bed unable to get Nana's words out of his head. Eventually, he gets out of bed, determination clear on his face. He gets changed, puts some essential props together and heads out to Rick's Club.
"Oh, I... No, I know, Rosita, but trust me on this. It'll be totally worth it. And listen, I'm outside her place now, so can you call the others and have 'em meet up in half an hour? Great. Thank you." He gets off the phone with Rosita, so the crew can meet up to his plan into action.

(ASH):
"Off, off with your head
Dance, dance till you're dead
Heads will roll
Heads will roll
Heads will roll
Heads will roll
On the floor
Off, off, off with your head
Dance, dance
Dance till you're dead, dead
Off, off, off with your head
Dance, dance, dance till you're dead."

The song finishes and the crowd goes wild cheering on Ash's performance.

"Thank you so much. Good night." She waves to the crowd before running off backstage. "Moon! Hey." She says giving Buster a tight hug.
"Wow. You were great out there." He compliments.
"I got to go back out for an encore." She says, bouncing up and down in excitement.
"Okay. Hey, but what are you doing after the show?" He asks, hopefully
"Uh, nothing." She replies.
"Well, listen, I know this is crazy short notice, but you always said you'd come back to work with us when the time was right." He says.
"Of course." She says, no hesitation.
"Well, this is that time." He says, happy that she's on board.

Before he can explain further, he's almost knocked over by Rick, the owner of the club as he gives Ash her payment.
"Here, paycheck." He grunts, handing the piece of paper to Ash.
"I'm getting the gang together to go audition for this huge show..." Buster continues but is cut off when Ash looks at her paycheck. "Just-just a second." She walks over to Rick, steps casual yet purposeful.
"Hey, Rick, how come you're only paying me half what the other acts get?" She says, in an accusatory yet nonchalant tone.
"I pay what I think you're worth, sweetheart." He says smugly.
"Oh, okay. See, I have this rule about not letting guys like you tell me what I'm worth, so, you know, unless I get paid like everyone else, I'm out of here." She says, confident.
"This is the only club in town. Where else you gonna play?" He chuckles in disbelief.
"I have no idea, but I'm sure as heck not sticking around here. Let's go." She tells Buster.
"Whoa, whoa. Wait a minute. You-you got to do the encore. Hey, Ash!" He says, realising she was completely serious.
"Deal with it, sweetheart." She says winking, throwing his own words back in his face.

Eventually the two get to the bus station to meet up with the others.

"Okay, I got the tickets. Anyone seen Miss Crawly. Here you go, Johnny. Here's yours, and..." Buster says, trying to get everything organised.
"Mr. Moon. Uh, uh, I'm sorry, but I'm really having second thoughts about this." Johnny says, obviously feeling self conscious because of the scout.
"What? No, no, no, wait." Buster says, trying to refute.
"All right, last call. Let's go." The bus driver calls out, ready to start the journey.
"Johnny's right. I mean, that theater scout, she didn't think we were good enough." Meena says, dejectedly.
"She sounds like a jerk." Ash says.
"Yeah, total jerk." Gunter huffs in agreement.
"Yeah, but she's wrong... dead wrong. There's a reason our show is sold out every night, and I'm telling you, her boss is gonna love it." Buster says, trying to ease their worries.
"Ooh. Or maybe we could just, like, do a different show, you know?" Gunter suggests.
"Gunter, please, I got this." Buster insists.
"Seriously, I have this idea for, like, a space musical." Gunter says.
"All right, we're rolling out here." The bus driver says, as the doors close and he starts driving.
"You don't want to hear about the space musical?" Gunter questions.
"Guys, come on! Wait!" Buster says clearly frustrated, as he attempts to call after the bus.

Suddenly the tires of the bus squeal, and the air brakes hiss. Everyone looks up to see Rosita standing in front of the bus.
"Listen, you guys, I have dreamt of performing in Redshore City since I was a little kid. And besides, I just convinced my husband to babysit for the next 24 hours, and I am not gonna waste an opportunity like that. So come on. We've got nothing to lose." She says, lifting everyone's spirits. They all board the bus, newly inspired.
"Here, Ash. You come in on page two." Buster hands her a copy of the script.
"Wait. We're just gonna rehearse this here at the back of the bus?" She says, momentarily concerned.
"Yes, we are." Buster replies.
"Course we are." Johnny chuckles, not surprised.
"Yep. We got to get this show in the best shape ever. Ah, Miss Crawly, you made it. Good. You are an angel, and we're sure gonna need that..." Buster says, absorbed in his plans before he looks up to see Miss Crawly in a sparkly, bright pink dress, gold heels and and orange wig.
"Whoa! What the..." He says confused and shocked.
"Uh, well, you did say, "Dress to impress."She smiles sheepishly.

Whilst on the bus, the crew practise the play. The other bus passengers even singing and dancing along until they finally arrive.

Time

All the long red lines

That take control

Of all the smoke like streams

That flow into your dreams

That big blue open sea

That can't be crossed

That can't be climbed

Just born between...

"Absolutely right. Let's just cut that line and have you just play the guitar part through the whole scene." Buster says to Ash.
"Got it." She replies.
"Guys, we're here." Meena alerts them.

They all take a moment to admire the beauty of Redshore. All the mesmerising attractions, the colourful rides, the large billboards showcasing all kinds of entertainment.

"All right. Let's go spread a little Moon Theater magic." Buster says as they get off the bus and head straight to Crystal Entertainment.