Mate (Jackunzel)

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Today, is the day of the competition of all college presenters. I'm in the backstage and the stage manager is starting to handle things with his hands signal thingy.

I looked around the room, seeing teenagers smiling, singing, practicing, some with their boyfriends and some with just plain friends.

I saw Mr. Lii walking around.

"uhm, Mr. Lii!" I called. He turned to me and asked why I was calling him.

"Has Jack, by any chance, called somehow. Maybe he had second thoughts." I asked trying to carry some hope.

"Sorry Corona. But Mr. Frost never makes second thoughts. What's decided is decided." he answered, and I frowned. "But don't worry! You're talented, you can do this! OK?!" he's sounding persuasive. I'm thinking he's also feeling bad about Jack quitting.

I sighed and shook my head to relax my thoughts. "OK."

He smiled, patted my shoulder and walked out.

I feel awkward here. Punz, this is it. We're officially rejected by our mate, even if he didn't said it himself. My wolf told.

I guess we are Kels, I replied.

In my left, I saw my parents searching for something. I'm guessing they're searching for me, so I called their names.

"Sweety." mom said and rushed towards me, with dad following behind her.

"honey." mom whispered after reaching me. I smiled at her and my lips started to shake. And before I could even recognize it, I was crying tears. Mom gave me that pity look and embraced me. I'm glad she gave me a hug, I really need comfort from someone who understands me.

Dad wrapped his arms around us and it started to feel like we're never going to see each other ever again.

"Rapunzel." mom touched my cheek and rubbed it softly. "Be strong. I know you are!"

"You can do it flower. We're here for you." Dad said. I nodded and wiped my tears with the back of my hand.

"We love you. And I know you know that." mom said, I answered yes. "we'll see you on stage."

And with a last kiss on the forehead, they left.
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I turned on the motor and started to drive on the road. I figured I'd just use my motorcycle rather than my car, because it's much more faster. While driving, I wore my earphones and called Flynn.

'yo! Jack, what's up?!' Flynn answered the call, somewhat yelling because of the noise in the background.

"Flynn! Hey, are you in the contest?!" I asked, adjusting my earphones at the same time.

'Yeah man! I'm with the girls! Why'd you called?!' he said.

"uh, j -just want to ask if Rapunzel's up next!" I reasoned.

'uh, don't know yet. There's still some introducing of the performances etcetera.'

"uh, o-ok! Uhm, c-call me if punzie's on! Alright!"

"what, Jack what are you planning to--hey! He hung up! What's up with him?!"
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Breathe Rapunzel, breathe.

'I'm trying Kelly, but it's just nerve racking!' I told my wolf. The MCs are now opening the contest, and everyone is excited, excluding me.

The rehearsals was not as exciting when Jack was still there. And everyone wasn't so gloomy, not like before. But, just like what they always say, you should never look back to the past, or else you would lose the future; or so I've been told that that's a saying.