Cyber Love

Chapter 3: The Talent Show

The next morning I put my music on as I got ready for school. I got a shower, brushed my hair and teeth, and put my contacts in, stupid things. Then I set off in search of an outfit. I picked a blue and white plaid button up, white under shirt, wrangler jeans, my black and blue cowgirl boots, and my belt with my name on the back. I put on the bracelet Jakob got me and fixed my locket. I put on a little makeup, just foundation, liner, mascara, blue eyeshadow, and lipgloss. I grabbed my bag, put my phone in my back pocket, then grabbed my keys and went downstairs. I grabbed a bagel and a bottle of Orange juice and headed out the door. I ate my breakfast in my cherry red Ferrari on the way to get Shelby. I pulled up outside her house and honked, she ran out and hopped in. "You going country Bec?" "Yup, you going supermodel?" I asked, taking in her turquoise v-neck, empire waisted shirt with a large silver rose on the midriff, pencil skirt, and silver five inch stilettos. She had silver eyeshadow, black liner, mascara, foundation, bright red lipstick, and blush. Her accessories were the big silver hoop earrings I got her, a diamond rose ring, and a silver rose pendant necklace. Her hair was curled and pinned back with silver rose bobby pins. "No, but I am auditioning for the school talent show today" my eyes went wide. "That's today?" "How could you forget Becca?! We were supposed to go together!!" "Crap, no I'm still going. I'll do Haunted by Taylor Swift. I like that song." "Oh you're going to kill 'em babe. That's one of your best routines." "Thanks, what're you doing?" "I finally decided on Just a Dream by Carrie Underwood." She announced in a gameshow hostess voice. I pulled into a spot and we both got out. "That's a good one. We are going to nail it!" "I know right?" Jakob and Tyler, Shelby's boyfriend, came over. Jakob leaned in and kissed me quickly. "Hey babe" "Hey Jake" "So you coming you over tonight?" "Yeah it's all set." I replied entwining our fingers. "Great! Mom and dad really want you to come." "Aw, well tell 'em I'll be there!" We walked in and the crowd the crowd parted for us. Jake, Ty, Shelby, and I are the most popular kids in school. It's kind of annoying, considering no one even knew I existed last year, except for these three. Jake and Tyler are on the football team, Shelby is student body president, and I am head of the drama department. I organize all the singing and dancing for all school performances. I choreograph, but never really sing in front of people. Though Mrs. Shaefer, the drama teacher, and Mr. Smith, the chorus director, picked all the performers. I smiled and waved as I walked down the halls, making eye contact with everyone I could. When popularity found me I vowed never to be a snobby, preppy, egotistical, popular jerk. I was nice, and when I had parties I invited everyone, anyone that had a problem was shown the door.

I got through school fine, then found Shelby, and headed to the auditorium. All heads turned to us, I tried really hard not to show how much that bothered me. We went over to Mr. Smith and signed the audition sheet. About ten kids later Shelby went up. She was amazing and everyone there clapped. When it was my turn everyone fell silent. I'd never sung solo before, so everyone was eager to hear my voice. I gave the tech my song and took a Mic. Then I sang

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You and I walk a fragile line

I have known it all this time

But I never thought I'd live to see it break

It's getting dark and it's all to quiet and I can't trust anything now

And it's coming over you like it's all a big mistake

oh, holding my breath

Won't lose you again

Something's made your eyes go cold

Come on, come on don't leave me like this

I thought I had you figured out

Something's gone terribly wrong

You're all I wanted

Come on, come on, don't leave me like this

I thought I had you figured out

Can't breathe whenever you're gone

Can't turn back now

I'm haunted

Stood there and watched you walk away

From everything we had

But I still mean every word I said to you

He will try to take away my pain, and he just might make me smile

But the whole time I'm wishing he was you instead

Oh, holding my breath

Won't see you again

Something's keeps me holding onto nothing

Come on, come on, don't leave me like this

I thought I had you figured out

Something's gone terribly wrong

You're all I wanted

Come on, come on, don't leave me like this

I thought I had you figured out

Can't breathe whenever you're gone

Can't turn back now

I'm haunted

I know, I know

I just know

You're not gone

You can't be gone

No

Come on, come on, don't leave me like this

I thought I had you figured out

Something's gone terribly wrong

Won't finish what you started

Come on, come on, don't leave me like this

I thought I had you figured out

Can't breather whenever you're gone

I can't go back

I'm haunted

You and I walk a fragile line

I have known it all this time

But I never thought I'd see it break

Never thought I'd see it

I opened my eyes and the crowd burst into applause. I beamed at them breathing heavily. I walked off stage to await the results. When they called my name for first place I went back out in a daze. I accepted the trophy and gift card and posed for pictures. My black and sliver dress looked almost exactly like Taylor's in the cd cover lyrics thingy. I can't believe tomorrow is the last day of school. Summer here I come! I went backstage where I was greeted by Jakob, he kissed me and spun me around. "Becca you were amazing! I've never seen you sing like that! Babe you were-you were just amazing! Oh my gosh!" " Thanks Jake, babe it means a lot." I was feeling amazing. The rest of the night was a blur. I just remember going home, changing into sweats, and messaging Austin. {I won the talent show!} {Really?! That's great! How do you feel?} {Amazing! The whole night's been a huge blur though.} {Yeah, that's a performance buzz} {Whoa} {Yeah} {Dude, can you believe we've been talking for like six months?! It's crazy} {I know! You still freaking out? ;P} {Oh haha. No, you're just a normal teenage guy Aus} {Thanks, it's nice to have something normal in all this craziness} {I bet, but I am not normal} {Yeah, whatever} {Yeah yeah, so whatcha doin?} {Talking to you} {Besides that} {Getting teased by Alex and Robert} {Tell 'em I says hai} {They say hi back} {Why are they teasing you?} {'Cuz, and I quote "dude, you're talking to a freaking hot chick on the web, you need to meet her" that would be why} {Aw! But you know I'm not "hot" my hair's naturally brown and I wear glasses when I don't have contacts} {You're still beautiful} {Thanks, gosh I'm tired} {Buzz wearing off?} {Mhm} {Okay, talk to you tomorrow} {Kay, night Aus} {Night Becca}