If Only

Chapter 2

Chapter 2

I suddenly turned toward the voice and immediately wished I hadn't. Nate was standing right next to Marcus, and Marcus got up to fist bump him. As calmly as I could, I turned my head toward Kristie, who was standing next to me.

"We were just laughing at- I mean with Kristie," Stacy replied. Nate looked at us and joked "Well you guys should be nicer to Kristie!" Nate flashed Kristie his A-mazing smile. I don't think Kristie began to melt like I did, but even if she did, I wouldn't want to know about it.

"Well, my friends and I are gonna catch a movie, do you guys want to come?" Marcus looked at Stacy, Stacy looked at me, and I looked at Kristie.

"Well, I have a shift at the restaurant tonight- I can't sorry." Kristie apologetically smiled at us. I let go of the breath I was holding. I think I might have died if Kristie had said yes. "It- it's fine Kris, we'll just go another time." I tried my best not to stutter with the hot boy Nate so close by.

Nate shrugged and replied "It's all cool, well see ya- Marcus, Kristie, and Stacy," Nate gave us a small salute and then left to go back to his group of friends.

OH MY GOSH. DID HE JUST BRAIN FART AT MY NAME OR SOMETHING. HE DIDN'T SAY MY NAME AGAIN. WHAT THE HELL HAPPENED THERE. Dang it. Now I KNEW that I had to put my plan into action. Maybe then at least I would gain some recognition from Mr. Nate Donovan.

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When I got home to my pleasantly furnished home, the first thing I did was turn on my laptop. Then I rushed to go on Facebook. I knew that he might "ignore" it, but I sent Nate a friend request on Facebook anyways.

We've never had any classes together, but I saw him in some of the clubs I joined, and of course, the countless (ok, maybe 80.. ok you got me. its 83) YouTube videos I've watched of him. From the very first time I clicked on one of OyesitsNate's videos, I fell in love with him.

Maybe I just had some serious fangirling issues, but once I found out he went to my school, I think I collapsed. And fainted. It was when I was in eighth grade when I first developed my crush on him. He seemed perfect, and I did my best to not stalk him around school. Stacy was the only person who knew about my crush, but she thought it was just an obsession. Pshhh. What was she talking about?

While waiting for Nate's response, I went downstairs to make some hot chocolate. Pouring the delicious powder into the steaming hot milk, I smiled as the aroma wafted into the air and diffused its pleasing scent into the air. After I finished making my favorite drink of all time, I crept back upstairs. My mom and dad had not come home yet from work, so I decided I might as well relax... and begin my plan.

As I sat back into my comfy chair, I checked my phone and saw that I had a missed call. "Hey Stace," I said as she picked up. "Where were you? I called you two minutes ago and I was worried sick, thinking a lion had eaten you whole!" Well. That's Stacy for you. Over dramatic but still able to keep her calm composure.

"I was just making some hot chocolate." I said as I scoffed at her remark. Then I explained to her about how Nate didn't even say my name and how I was so freaked out about why he didn't, and that I was going to try my best to get him to notice me. And also that I sent him a friend request, which he had yet to respond to.

"Well, what's your plan then?" Stacy asked thoughtfully. "Ok, think about this. Music. Covers. Post. Facebook. Crush," I paused, and after the weird silence, I added, "What do you think?"

"Uh...." it seemed like Stacy was trying to cover up her laughter. "Well, whatever. Just check your Facebook feed later tonight- bye!" then I hung up and honestly I felt kind of bad that I didn't let her talk about her boyfriend at all. Oh well, there will always be tomorrow.

After I finished my hot chocolate while watching a comedy show on TV, I decided that I would start without waiting for him to accept my request. I took out my baby pink ukulele from the top of my dresser and set up my web cam on my laptop.

I knew the song I wanted to sing, and the chords that went with it. To be honest, I wasn't great at playing ukulele, but I tried... and I think I was actually not that bad at it. There's goes self flattery again.

After I finished tuning and doing some vocal warm ups, I looked straight into the camera, and took a deep breath. Then I pressed "record." I strummed out the intro, and began

Some people call me crazy, but I don't think I'm crazy

to believe that you and me could be something,

to believe that you and me could be something.

Some people say you're no good, but,

they don't know what's good for me,

if it isn't you then I don't need nothing,

if it isn't you then I don't need nothing.

When the lightning strikes, and the rain comes down

I'll be alright, I'll dance in your storm.

When the thunder roars in the darkest night,

I see your light, you bring me back home.

I feel the fire, burning my soul,

and that's how I know, and that's how I know

it's like desire, pulling me in, when I shouldn't go, oh oh.

That's how I know, that I am sold,

that you might be the one ...

After I finished singing, I smiled into the camera and stopped the recording. I took a deep breath and then watched it. It was okay I guess, but could have been better. At least I had some musical ability, so it didn't sound like I was a dying cow. After about another 5 takes, I was satisfied with the video.

Just then I heard the front door open, and I knew my parents were home. I quickly put my ukulele down on my desk and yelled "Hey mom, dad!" as I rushed down the stairs. I quickly glanced at the clock and saw it was already 11 O'clock.

My parents owned a pet shop together, so the time they came home always varied. "Hey sweetie! Sorry we were a little busy at work today... Did you eat dinner?" Dad asked as he was hanging up his coat. Thinking back to the hot chocolate I had earlier, I smiled and said, "Yeah, I just made myself a sandwich."

My mom stopped looking in the refrigerator and looked at me for a second and then turned to dad. I guess they decided to believe me. "Ok sweetie, don't sleep too late alright?" I nodded and went back up to my room. Why did I lie to them?

I guess it was because I was too nervous to eat and I don't think I will be able to sleep tonight if I don't get that notification. What if he really doesn't know who I am, and when he sees the friend request he'll look at my name and in disgust and be like "Who is that?!"

Gosh. I need to stop thinking about this. I laid back in my chair and watched all the videos of myself again. Finally I chose what I thought was the best and clicked to update my status. After the video uploaded, I added in my status:
Love this song <3
You Might be the One
by Greyson Chance <3 <3
This song is for you-
My special someone.

Cheesy, I know. What can I say? I need some cheesiness in my life. I clicked "post" and stared intently at my laptop screen, waiting for something to happen. Sadly, for about the first 5 minutes I looked at it, nothing happened. I kept refreshing the page, but nothing. No like, no comment, no new friend.
I groaned and decided to go to sleep. After using the bathroom, I changed into a comfortable grey hoodie and solid light blue pajama pants. Then I turned off the light and climbed into bed. I couldn't wait for tomorrow. Saturday- no school, no class, no Nate. Maybe just some catching up on homework. Oh gosh. That sounds really fun.

Hey all of the people reading this! I think there is only one right now. Which is me. :/ Anyways, if you've come across this story and you like it, please vote and comment! Did you know which song it was before she uploaded the post? =P If I actually have people reading this, then in the future I'll post the link for the song. THANK YOU SO MUCH! <3