The Closed In Mate

Chapter 5

Olivia's POV* -age 16-

I was currently in my music class righting down some music notes of my own song that I decided to create a year ago when the teacher announces "ok class, so today I have decided we will let everyone come up here and sing us a little something of their own and remember this is part of your grade so don't think you don't have too. Starting up first...." My teacher said the first name that was on the list.

My eyes widened in shock. No no no no, she can't do that, I don't want the class to see me sing, oh I hope to god that she doesn't pick me today.

I crossed my fingers under the desk and prayed she wouldn't pick me today.

After her picking random names the bell was gonna ring in 10 minutes. Just 10 more minutes, and your out. I told my self

"Olivia Winters" I spoke too soon.

I looked up and saw her looking at me. I looked around to see the class looking at me as well. I could practically hear my heart beating in my ears.

I took a deep breath and stood up. I walked over to the guitar.

I picked it up and went to sit down.

I tested out a few chords and fixed it to the right one for my song.

I cleared my throat and started strumming the guitar.

Baby tell me is this good for you
Cause for me it's a dream come true
I think about you boy day and night
If this is wrong I don't care if I'm right
Cause I know
One things for certain
Boy I'm not hurting for inspiration
And I feel
When were together
It could be forever and ever and ever
I wanna be the ocean to your shore
Bring you comfort evermore
I wanna be the only thing you need
Be the oxygen you breathe

My fingers danced across the guitar while I kept my eyes fixed on the guitar. I didn't need to look at the guitar to know the notes, I have already memorized the notes and where to place my fingers I just didn't want to look at the class who is staring at me like a spotlight. I continued with my song.

Is this as good as I think it is
Cause right now I'm so into this
And there's nothing more that I would ever ask for
Than to be with you
Just to be with you
Cause one things for certain
Boy I'm not hurting for inspiration
And I feel
When were together
It could be forever and ever and ever
I wanna be the ocean to your shore
Bring you comfort evermore
I wanna be the only thing you need
Be the only thing you need
Be the oxygen you breathe

I took a chance and looked up to see the whole class looking shocked at me. I looked at the teacher to see her grinning like an idiot. I stood up and continued with the song.

Whatever you give, you will receive
So baby bring it all to me
And I will warm you like the sun
I always knew you were the
One
I wanna be the ocean to your shore
Bring you comfort evermore
I wanna be the only thing you need
Be the oxygen you breathe
I wanna be the ocean to your shore
Bring you comfort evermore
I wanna be the only thing you need
Be the oxygen you need

My voice faded out at the end and I ended with a last strum of the guitar. I took a deep breath and let it out.

The whole class stood up and started clapping. I smiled and went back to my seat but kept my head down. I didn't know my song was that good. The bell rang and I grabbed my notebook and bag and left the class.