Twins

5th Chapter

5th Chapter: "Welcome Partner" (part 1)

The bell rings.

All sort of instruments are put back in their cases and the music sheets in the bags.

I grab my violin case with a hand, and throw my bag on my shoulder with the other one. Our music teacher walks over to me, and leans on the white piano.

"Miss Francis, I heard you were chosen once again to perform at the gala..."

Mr. Daniels adjusts his glasses then crosses his arms.

"And so I was wondering which piece you intend to play and who on earth is your partner?! Why haven't I seen him practice with you today?!"

His hands move to go rest on his hips.

"I was thinking about Chopin's Ballade No. 1 in G Minor, Op 23 and add a little violin in it, but I have to see with my partner. He's in the cafeteria that's why you didn't see him sir"

Mr. Daniels gives me a questioning look.

"Why would he be in the cafeteria?"

Oh shit...

I try my best to fake a smile, but I'm sure I looked constipated.

"He's a cook"

Mr. Daniel rests his hand on his forehead and sits on the piano's bench.

"Oh my...oh my..."

He starts massaging his forehead, worrying about the spectacle.

"Don't worry sir. He used to play the piano"

I say as I stand in front of him.

Mr. Daniels opens his eyes and takes his hand off his forehead. He then gives me a horrified look.

"Used to? Oh lord! This is a disaster! An Absolute disaster!"

My eyes widen in sudden realization.

He was right. Mr. Daniels was right. I was so happy and excited about the fact that I was going to be accompanied by a pianist during a performance and that that partner was Brad, that I didn't realize it sooner.

I've never heard him play. I've just met him. What if he wasn't good enough? After all, he did tell me that he used to play the piano. But he also told me that he stopped years ago. What if he forgot how to play?

Then why would he have volunteered to be my partner?

I watch as my teacher continues panicking and worrying about the gala, without knowing what I could do or say to make him feel better and reassure him.

............................

"Hey Vanessa!!"

An arm wraps around my shoulders. I lift my head and meet his blue eyes.

I open my mouth to greet him back, but someone else speaks before me:

"Let's go. I'm tired and hungry"

Pyper passes us and starts walking away, towards the exist, and doesn't wait for us.

"Did you call your parents?"

Asks me Brad as we both start moving and following the sister.

"Wait. I'll call Tyler. I was supposed to go at his place tonight for a movie night but-"

"But I guess you're not coming"

I turn my head and notice the tall chestnut haired boy walking besides me. Jason was also here.