.Two. 'It's A Deal' .Two.

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"It's A Deal"

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(Rhea's Point of View)

Walking into the cafeteria, I feel someone watching me. I try to locate who, but everywhere I look is normal people. I crane my neck slightly enough just to see Louis staring at me, leaning on a locker.

"You know, maybe I wouldn't stare if you didn't help me with my locker."

"Maybe I shouldn't have helped you, you're a total asshole anyways."

"If you say so."

"Ugh. Boys," I mutter, walking into the cafeteria. Naturally, people stare. But it's not like I can literally feel their eyes burning in my backside like Louis.

Plopping in between Scarlett & Harry, all 6 of then immediately begin to interrogate me. Really?

"Why were you talking to the New Boy?"

"What's his name?"

"What's he like?"

"Would he date me?" Beth queries, looking excited. I roll my eyes in reply.

"He was staring at me creepily. His name is Louis. He's a total asshole - at least, when I've spoken to him. No, probably not." I only say that because I know Zayn has eyes on Beth.

"Why was he staring at you?" Niall suddenly asks.

"I helped him with his locker earlier... and here we are now. Creepy staring."

"He's 'creepy staring' over here," Scarlett ventures, blowing some of her hair out of her face. She points to the north side of the cafeteria. The creepy stare of Louis' sends chills down my spine. I had to do something about it, didn't I?

I stand up, then walk over, hands clenched and angry face.

"Why are you staring?" I ask. "It's rude."

"I was just observing the cafeteria... You seemed to be an intriguing table." He gives me a smirk.

"Fuck off, Louis, if you want to annoy us."

"I don't. It's just how you portray it."

"Fine then. Come sit with us. Let's see how big and bad you are then."

"Fine then."

"Fine then."

He follows me back.

I sit down, then quickly introduce him.

"Everyone, this is Louis. That's Niall, Beth, Scarlett, Harry, & Zayn. He'll be sitting with us for lunch now." I say the last part exhausted.

They're all silent.

He sits beside Zayn.

"Soooo guys... Hear about the storm warning earlier this morning? A storm's heading here!" I say, trying to start a conversation.

"I heard it!" Scarlett pipes up.

"We may able to miss school!" I exclaim falsely. No one's exactly thrilled Louis is here.

"Isn't that just great, Rhea? You get to miss school," Louis mocks, smirking.

"At least I'm trying to make a conversation." I reply scornfully, eating my last curly fry.

"ATTENTION ALL STUDENTS!" The preppy, false voice of Cassandra, the head of the Student Body calls in a microphone.

"This semester, we have a brand new club! It's the Choir Club! I will be leading it!" I groan. I wanted to try out but that bitchface has to ruin it...

"If you would like to try out, you will have to memorise the song 'DNA' by Little Mix and sing it for us. If you wish, you may partner up. The tryouts are on Friday after school in the gym! Boys are welcome as well!" She walks away.

Bitch.

"Are you going to try out, Rhea?" Zayn asks.

"You're an awesome singer!" Niall ushers.

"No. Cassandra the Whorebitchface is head." I reply, opening my soda.

"What if one of us auditioned too?" Scarlett suggests, grinning.

"No." I cut her off sharply, scratching beside my eyebrow, finding my eyebrow piercing.

"A boy, how 'bout?" Liam pipes up, grinning.

"No."

"Me?" Louis replies. I know all of us are particularly decent singers, not him. We all turn to stare at him, Louis plastered with a childish smile.

"You smoke, right, Rhea?" He asks. He remembered my name? I nod.

"Come with me, and I promise I won't 'be an asshole.'" He puts airquotes around 'be an asshole.'

"Bring your cigarettes," He adds. I nod and bring my bag. Eventually, we go to the back of the school. A few other students are there too, but clear out once they see the punk kids. I light one up and he does too.

"Why'd you bring me back here?"

"Sing." He commands, taking a drag.

"Why?"

"Do it." He commands, getting closer.

I sing the chorus of "American Idiot" by Green Day. He smiles widely.

"Now you sing," I reply, puffing smoke out of my mouth. He sings the second verse of "American Idiot." He's actually... really, really good.

"My proposition is, we audition together for choir. If we make it through, we get a credit. I know we're not the nicest to each other, but after the semester, I'll leave you alone."

"Fine." Only because he'll leave us alone. We shake hands and finish our cigarettes, then walk back inside.

...

I was smoking in the living room. Again. Dad hated when I did it, but I smoked in here regardless.

I was trying to memorise the DNA song. I listened to it. It's actually a very good song. Humming the chorus, I still try to process today's events. So much happened to me... Which causes me to think what could happen in choir. A lot worse.

...

The next day, I get on my bike, whistling to a Green Day song. Today's Thursday. Tomorrow's the day me & Louis audition. I'm more concerned about the Grammy offer Dad gave me. Meet eligible boys? I'm punk. They're polished, posh, NOT punk celebrities. Whatever. I guess I'll go, I get to miss school for three days.

When I finally arrive, I see Cassandra talking to Louis. Great. Sighing, I lock up my bike and brush my ponytail out of my face. I try to walk by them unnoticed, but Louis grabs my arm, causing me to stumble.

"Rhea AND me are trying out." He suddenly says, sounding neutral.

"Singing?" I reply, looking at him.

"Why are you talking with that?" I ask, surveying the peppy blonde bitch, emphasising 'that'.

"'That' also is head of the student body and can ruin your life."

"I can ruin your life by asking my Dad if I want. Thanks for the time, bitch." I snarl, dragging the stunned boy with me.

"What was that about?"

"If you haven't noticed, we hate each other."

"No, about your Dad."

"My Dad is Brian Saunders from This Means War." I reply hastily, walking in the school.

"Brian Saunders? My Mom is a housekeeper for him."

"W-what?" I stammer. That's Jay...

"OH! You're the girl she talks about!" He exclaims.

"This makes total sense now, Rhea!"

Shit.

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Sorry for such a late update. I'm not in quite a writing mood lately. My apologies! I hope you like the update, though. (:

xxxxLise

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