Courage in the Game (Completed)

Maddened Kris

Rayne (Midnight)

After my talk with Aaron, I was beyond nerve racked. How the hell was I supposed to do three performances? Well, for the most part, it was two. But why did I get chosen to do the concert opening? I had no idea if it was something Aaron had come up with or if he had been asked to talk to me about it. Either way, I was beyond nervous about being the show's opener. What if I messed up?

"Wanna go to the beach and talk or something?" Niel kindly asked.

"Sure. Let's go."

We comfortably walked side by side to the beach. It was always so relaxing being around Niel. And for once I wasn't completely dependent on Lynn. I was going off and having fun and didn't have to go to her every few minutes or so. Niel was breaking me out of my shell. I didn't think Lynn would like that idea, but I did.

"So what song are we gonna do?" I quietly said.

Niel seemed to think a moment. "Not sure. But I do have an idea."

"What's your idea?"

"Let's be different and do a song in English."

"In English? You sure?"

Niel vigorously nodded. "More than sure."

"Well, now we choose what song."

"The hard part."

"Kind of."

"What song do you think we could do well?"

"Hmm. I think the question is do we want a song that is already a duet or do we wanna turn one into a duet?"

"The second option."

"Then I have an idea."

"And that is?"

"It's a song called Play It Loud."

"Who sings it?"

I doubt he knew what it was, but answered anyway. "Chris Cagle."

"What's it like?"

"Hang on. I'm going to go grab my iPod."

I took off running from there. Not only did I need a moment to think, but I did need my iPod. I couldn't believe the fact that I had brought up doing a love song with Niel. I began to wonder what he would think when he heard it. Would he say no or be for it? When I reached the room I was bunked in, I dove for my bag. I quickly searched for my iPod and headphones. Clutching them tightly in my hands, I began to run back to Niel. I didn't want to keep him waiting long. I paused before walking to where Niel could see me to catch my breath. When I did, I was wishing I hadn't left.

"What the hell are you doing?" I heard someone shout. I knew the voice belonged to Kris.

I rushed to where I heard the voice come from. The scene before me frightened me. Kris was confronting Niel. For what I didn't know.

"Answer me!" Kris demanded loudly.

I looked at Niel and I had never seen him like he was. Eyes misted over like he was going to cry and it was obvious he was beyond being scared. When I saw Kris push him down, I was done. I ran over to Niel and threw myself protectively in front of him. He willingly curled himself up in my arms. I made sure he wasn't hurt before turning my head to look at Kris.

"Hey what are you doing to him?!" A voice shouted.

From the sound of the voice, I knew it was L.Joe. I glanced over and saw Midnight and Teen Top falling into step behind him. But I saw it wasn't everyone from our groups. Kris tried to turn and run but only bumped into the rest of the two groups.