What Love is About (Make It Pop)

Chapter 22

Jodi

If Alex didn't elbow me for the last minute I would have thought this was all a dream. I was so disappointed when I left brooklyn because then I'd be leaving Alex and my crush again but here they are. Right in front of me like a fairytale come true.

???: Hi Jodi.

That snapped me back to reality

J: Hi Darmala

D: (smiles) Alex was right. You would wear that dress and... you look beautiful in it. (Blush)

Lucky for me we were staying somewhere dim so he couldnt see me blushing.

C: Who are youuuu???

Oh great. Thanks for ruining the moment Caleb.

J: Oh right. Ummm... This is Darmala. He was my dance partner at school.

C: Dance partner???

J: Yes Caleb! We had dance class together with Alex.

A: He wasn't only her dance partner. He was also her c----

I covered Alex's mouth before he could even finish. I didn't need everyone knowing how madly in love I was with this dude.

D: Hey!

A: This is Corki, Sun hi and Caleb ohhh and Jared too.

Co: Good memory.

A: Thank you! I try.

D: Well. We just saw you guys yesterday. You're good.

S: Thank you (hair flips) aren't I?

Co: I think he meant all of us Sun hi.

S: Oh... yes. I knew that.

Mr. S: Hello? (Taps mic)

We all turned our heads to him.

Mr. S: Its time to announce the homecoming King and Queen.

S: You've got this in the bag Jorki.

Co: Jorki?? (Giggles) So now that theres no more Jaleb you try to make Jorki a thing? (Covers mouth) wait... I didn't....

I could feel Calebs eyes bore through me. I hated how he could still affect me like this.

Mr. S: Homecoming King is...... Caleb Davis?!

Mr. Stark checked the envelope again like saying Caleb's name was some sort of error but then he searched the crowd for him and met my eyes as if saying sorry.

Mr. S: and our Queen is Heather!

Everyone gave their applauses as Valerie and the spirit squad dragged them to the stage, putting the crowns gently on their heads. Heather looked ecstatic and underneath all the shock I knew Caleb did too.

Mr. S: Now if you don't mind King, please put on some music for your first dance.

He put on my acoustic version of my song with a few tweaks then escorts Heather to the dance floor. She didn't seem to notice it was me singing but we sure did. I don't know what he's trying to do.

His hands are on her hips and hers are around his neck, foreheads almost touching and it took all the strength I had to watch them and not to cry. Half way through the song Alex tapped my back and bowed.

A: May I have this dance?

J: Why of course you may kind sir.

We both giggled and joined Haleb on the dance floor. Pretty soon most of the couples were beside us and filling the room. I couldn't resist looking at Caleb, so I did and he was looking too. I was the first to look away.

A: Jodi.

His tone was serious.

J: Mhmmm?

A: You still have one of the prettiest voices..... and... I'm Sorry about Caleb.

J: How do you know that?!

A: Uh... we saw your interview??? Duuuh. I mean what kind of friend would I be of I didn't.

J: So?

A: I know you. You got hurt. You can fool the world but not me. Never me.

J: (sighs) I know. I know. I just thought we had something. Even his sister said that he wrote the song for me... Well sorta... It still hurt that he used me.

A: He used you?! The interview didn't say that. You have to tell me everything.

J: Were dancing. No time for talking.

A: (rolls his eyes playfully) Well not for me but maybe for Darmala....

D: I heard my name (smiles at jodi)

J: I uh....

A: Do you want to cut in?

D: Like you read my mind.

J: Aleeex!

D: May I?

I nodded at him, smiling just like old times. We could finally dance again until the music ended. I thought 'so much for having a moment' until I see Alex up on stage with a track on his mind. Darmala didn't see him but I sure did.

He changed the song. Caleb was already running to the stage but it was too late the music was starting to play and even with his size, Alex was far too strong for Caleb.

Darmala looked at me and smiled.

D: Shall we?

I hesitated to take his hand because I was too afraid to show anyone a high school dance that I havent even perfected but then he started singing Vanessa's part of the song.

D:  🎤 Take my hand, take a breath, pull me close and take one step.

J: 🎤 keep your eyes, locked on miiine and let the music be our guide

We started singing as we glided towards the whole Club and I could feel their eyes on me, all of them. Some with hate, some with obvious happiness and others with awe.

I couldn't help remembering the time we first met.

Alex had just abandoned me from being his dance partner because we absolutely had no romantic chemistry for waltz. He says he didn't want to fail? I say he just wanted to score a date with Jessica Gomez, one of the hottest girls in class.

When Ms. Gomez, who also happens to be Jessica's mom, asks us to partner up it was only me and Darmala left with no one. As much as I liked him then, I had wanted to switch because I was already blushing too hard. But he was surprisingly cool about it.

This was the song we first danced to, the song that made me fall in love with him.

When I left Brooklyn and arrived here, I thought I left all my feelings for him but now I don't know.

D: Jodi... I have to tell you something.

He says before the song ends....

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I know. I know. This song is for proms. Sorrrryy I couldn't help the feels after watching hsm3 again. I just had to write this before bursting into fangirl madness. Hahaha xD

Aahhhh!!! I also kinda hate myself for writing this chapter. Now I'm starting to think that Jarmala wouldn't be too bad. Uggghh. The feels. HSM feeeeellllsss.

Hahaha okay guys. So what do you think Darmala will say?

Annnnndddd!!!! I have another poll for yooouuu. Vote and it shall be done. :)

A, B or C? :)

By the way I will announce and put the winner on my next chapter :) eeeeepppp :) all I can say is thank you for the guesses and the winner has an E in their name. Hahahaha.

Love u guys. Enjoy the chapter. :)