Camilla Wilson // JATP

perfect harmony

- He's just too cute. - 

Me and Julie get ready for school the next morning and go downstairs. We hear people singing and look at each other confused, leaning over the bannister to see her dad singing with eggie. "Reggie," I say, laughing as we walk down the stairs.

"Well, this is new," Julie says, laughing. "yeah. I was in the mood for cooking some breakfast." Her dad responds, and Reggie laughs. "He thought you were talking to him. Me and your dad are pals now. It's a little one-sided, but it works." I laugh.

"Look, after the talk we had the other night, I was thinking that I may have cost you an opportunity with that manager. So, I was thinking..." Julie interrupts, "Dad, no. I should've never snuck out."

"Let the man speak. He's been stress-eating all week. I don't know where he puts it, though. It's, like, firm." I stifled a laugh as Reggie signalled around Julie's dad.

"I know, but I really want to support your band, so I called in some favours, and I booked you a local gig." Reggie looks up, shocked. "Best dad ever," he says, pointing.

"Oh my gosh. Where? Did you call your buddy from Drakes?" Julie says it excitedly. "Not exactly; I called Flynn, and she's going to help us throw a party. Here. Tonight," he says. Reggie's face changes. "I may have come in early with the best dad ever bit," he says.

"You booked us a gig at our own house?" Julie says

"All right. Hear me out. You invite some of your friends over, you play with your band, and I'll get some of my colleagues to put you on film. That way, you have something professional for your YouTube."

I smile "You'd do that for us," he smiles. "Of course, girls."

"Back to "best dad ever." I'll go tell the guys. Have a good day at work, Ray. It's cool. You don't have to answer. Just..." I laugh as Reggie whooshes away. "Right girls, let's get you to school," her dad says, grabbing his keys.

- at school

Me and Julie are standing at our lockers talking when I hear a voice next to me saying, "Hey." I shit my locker, and Luke is standing there. "Ahh!" I scream. Julie laughs "Normal people don't do that. And ghosts definitely shouldn't," she says. "I want to talk to Cami," he says. I shake my head. "What do you want?" I cough slightly, take my phone out of my pocket, and hold it to my ear.

"You're just going to take a phone call while we're talking? You know how rude that is?"

"Hi, thanks for calling; otherwise, people might think I'm talking to myself."

"Look, I know I'm not the easiest person to work with, but... I wanted to tell you that I think you make me a better writer."

"I think we make each other better." I smile

"I'm sorry about everything, Luke; I shouldn't have said what I said." He smiles and pulls me into a hug. I whisper, "I can't hug you back right now; people will think I'm mad." He laughs and pulls away just as Ivan walks over. "Hey, I've got to go; see you later," and I put my phone away.

"Well, don't you look sharp?" Luke says, looking at Ivan.

"Are you ready for our big performance?"

"Oh yeah. Yeah. We're going to do great."

"I'm glad you're confident. Even after three classes, I still think I got worse. It's a good thing I got my secret weapon."

"Uh-oh! I think somebody has a crush on Cami."

"Shut up. Um, shut up!"

"No, seriously, cam. I... I... I'm nothing without you.".

"No. No, you're... You're going to do fine. See you in there?"

"Yeah. I'll be the guy trying not to make us look stupid." Ivan chuckles before walking away.

"Well, he's just too cute!" Luke say

"Boundaries," I say in response as I start walking to class.

"Guess we'll just have to carry you tonight, just like we always do! I know you're smiling. Kill it on the dance floor."

dance class

"I can't remember anything."

I laugh. "You'll be fine, Luke."

Ivan looks at me. "It's Ivan, actually."

My eyes widen. "Right! Ivan. Sorry. My brain was wandering. But it wandered back, and now I'm ready to kill it."

As we start dancing to the music, I relax. Dancing with Ivan is the best distraction for my feelings for Luke. I look over at Julie, who is dancing happily with Nick. When I look back to Ivan, we spin, and I end up facing the mirror. When I do, I see Luke. walking towards me.

Step into my world.
Bittersweet love story about a girl
It shook me to the core like an angel I'd never heard before.

I'm in shock. Luke walks towards me as he sings, and then we dance together. I don't know what I'm doing, but somehow we are dancing perfectly as a pair.

Here, in front of me
They're shining so much brighter.
Than I have ever seen, life can be so mean, but when he goes, I know he doesn't leave. The truth is finally breaking through.
Two worlds collide when I'm with you. Our voices rise and soar so high.
We come to life when we're in perfect harmony.

Luke lifts me through the air. I'm wrapped in his arms. I feel comfortable. He continues holding me as we dance and sing together.

In perfect harmony
Woah-oh, woah-oh, perfect harmony You set me free.
You and me together are more than chemistry.
Love me as I am, and I'll hold your music here in my hands.

Luke pulls me into a dip, holding me inches from the floor, and then spins me out of it, catching my mid-spin. I'm letting him control the movements. He spins me and lifts me through the air, continuously holding eye contact with me.

We say we're friends; we play pretend.
You're more to me; we're everything.
Our voices rise and soar so high.
We come to life when we're in perfect harmony.
Woah-oh, woah-oh
Perfect harmony
Woah-oh, woah-oh! Perfect harmony I feel your rhythm in my heart.
Yeah, yeah, yeah.
You are my brightest, burning star.
Woah-ooh, oh-oh, I never knew a love so real.
We're heaven on earth.
Melody and words
When we're together, we're in perfect harmony.
Woah-oh, woah-oh! Perfect harmony
Woah-oh, woah-oh We say we're friends (we play pretend).
You're more to me (we create).
Perfect harmony

We finished dancing, and suddenly I was back in the school hall with Ivan.

"We killed it, thanks, partner," he says, hugging me. I laugh awkwardly.

"well done....partner"