Hold On Till May (Kellic)

Chapter 5

Kellin's POV

When I woke up, everything was a blur. Oh right, its the second day of being here and I need to get to class. I looked over to see if Tony was awake but all I saw was a messy bed and no Tony. I guess he left early or something. I checked my phone to see how much time I have left to get ready for school. Turns out I missed first and second period already and I had 20 minutes before third period starts. I guess Tony didn't want to wake me up today because of what happened last night.

I got up and went to the bathroom, and images of yesterday started rushing into my head. I remembered Vic holding me against the door. Everything. He told me about my drawing in art class, his wrist.. I was drawing his wrist? Why? I questioned myself. I pushed the thought away and went to my third period.

I skipped lunch and went straight to my fourth period class. I sat in class alone and started scribbling lyrics into my notebook. I can't play any instrument, but I sure can sing and I write good lyrics. At least that's what I thought about myself. I used to sing with my mum alot, she told me I was good. And when she played random keys on the piano, I made up lyrics and she told me I was good at that too. I guess that's why I loved music so much, it's the only way I connect with her.

The bell soon rang and everyone starts pouring in class. I sat down at the same seat I sat on yesterday, beside Vic's. And since this class is the performing arts class there is no table, just chairs and at the back of the class, a whole lot of instruments. I sat on my chair awkwardly and start fiddling with my sleeves. Vic came in and looked at me, I looked away and pray that the teacher will be here any time soon.

He sat down and turned to me. "Kells, you okay? " I gave him a quick nod and a small smile and turn away. I had a feeling he wanted to say something else but the teacher came in. Thank god! I didn't want to talk to him just yet.

"Alright class, this year is your final year here in the school and you have a final year project. Of course before I give you the final year project, you need to have a taste of it's like. I am giving you an assignment and it will be graded. If you fail this assignment it will most definately affect your final grade at the end of the year. " She said. "Well, your assignment is to make a song with any instrument of your choice. This is assignment is due three weeks from now. You may start today. "

I panicked. Like I said, I'm only good with my voice. I guess the teacher saw me and I guess I looked lost because she came to me and asked if I'm okay. I replied her by saying that I didn't know how to play an instrument. And she said it's fine as long as I find someone in the class to work with since im new and all. But she said that I had to learn how to play an instrument by the end of the year or else I'll fail this class.

"I don't really know anyone here. So uh... " I said to her. She saw my struggles and brought me up in front of the class. Oh no, I thought. "Settle down class." She waits until everyone is in their seat with their instrument before speaking again. "Kellin here doesn't know how to play an instrument yet and he needs someone to work with him until he learns how to play one. Is anyone willing to volunteer and work with him? Or am I gonna have to choose. "

I looked up and saw a hand raised, it belonged to Vic. Double oh no, I thought. The teacher nodded and told me to work with Vic and told me to contribute at much as possible. I walked towards Vic and sat down beside him. He looked at me and smiled. I nodded and looked down at my sleeves and fiddle with it again.

"So Kells, I'm good with the guitar and I guess if you don't want to contribute I get it. I can totally tell Ms Claire that you did." Vic said and starts playing a few notes.

I looked up and him and thanked him but said that I would try to contribute as much as I can. He nodded and looked down at his guitar. I couldn't help but stare at him. They way his hair curls at the end, the way his eyebrow shifted as he concentrate, the way he pursed his lips-- my thoughts was cut off when Vic looked up from playing. He smiled when he caught me staring. I panicked, looked down and start fiddling with my sleeves. I guess I do this alot when I'm nervous.

"Uhm Kells," Vic started. "About yesterday, do you wa--" he was cut off by the bell and I was so thankful for that.

I walked away quickly but Vic grabbed my hand and pulled me back. He waited for everyone to leave before speaking.

"Kells, we gotta talk about what happen yesterday, please? I want to help you. " he said. I stared at the floor and said "I need to get ti my next class Vic. See you. " and walked away. He didn't chase after me and I was thankful for that.

School ended quicker than I hoped for. I have to face Vic sooner or later. I walked towards my dorm room trying so hard to be invisible but like my other parts of life, I failed.

I hit someone while walking and when I looked up, I wished I just stayed in class until everyone was gone. It was Matty. He smirked at me when I looked uo and I knew what was coming next. He looked me straight in the eye and punched me.

Vic's POV

Kellin is really hard to talk to. He keeps avoiding me. After school ended I waited for him outside his last period. That's when I heard the furniture s shift and laughters. I looked in and saw Kellin on the ground while Matty and his friends punched and kicked him. I knew so well not to interfere but I did anyways. I walked in and punched Matty in the face. I regretted it straight away. Three against one isn't actually a fair fight but to my surprise Matty just looked me straight in the eye and walked off and mumbled a next time. I just frozed but then remembered that Kellin was on the ground. I helped him up and guide him to his dorm room.

I cleaned his bruised and bleeding face and asked him if he wanted to go to the nurse office but he quickly said no and turned away from me. I know this is a bad timing for questions but I couldn't help it.

"Kellin, what happened yesterday? " I asked. I waited for an answer but I got nothing. I nodded to myself and walked towards the door and looked back before leaving. I caught him staring at me, he blushed and turned back. I myself blushed and walked out. 

I went back tk my dorm room which happens to be above Kellin's and Tony's. I walked around my room thinking about what happen to Matty today. And of course, Kellin.

The door opened and a hyper Jaime walked in. I almost died becuase of that and I think Jaime saw my expression and quickly said sorry. I shaked my head signalling its okay and sat down on my bed. Just as I did, Tony and Mike walked in.

"Vic, when are going to practice again? I can't wait to try out the new song you came up with. What if the label actually like that song? Imagine what that could do! We coukd get out of this school and we could buy a car and a new drum set and we can play concerts and tour every where!" Mike said in one breath. He is talking about the band practice as he loves playing the drums and couldn't wait 'till we play the next song and send it to rise records.

"Mike don't.  Something happened yesterday and I think Vic doesn't have any mood to play." Tony said. I turned to look at Tony and then the rest of them.

Jaime and Mike wanted to know what happened. How am I suppose to answer that if I don't even know what's going on myself? I shrugged and said I was going to find out soon. Then everyone looked at Tony and he too shrugged. 

I left the room and walked down the stairs. Knocked on Kellin's dorm door and walked in without waiting for an answer. I saw Kellin on his bed drawing something on his sketchbook and I simply sat down beside him and asked him again. "Kellin, what happened yesterday?"

He looked at me and shouted "Will you drop it?! I have other things to worry about other than yesterday!"

I was shocked out of my mind and nodded. Instead of leaving I asked him if he wanted to join me for my band practice. His face softened and he asked "You sure? I mean I don't want to cause any trouble. " I nodded and told him that the only trouble he will be giving me is him being alone. He nodded and put on  his hoodie before walking out with me. 

We went up to my dorm room and asked the rest to go to the music room for band practice. Mike was the first to run out, Tony and Jaime looked at Kellin and raised their eyebrow as if to ask me what's going on. I just shake my head and follow Mike towards the school, with Kellin by my side.

We got to the music room and asked them to get ready. I asked Kellin to sit down and took my guitar and started my frist note of the song,