Moana and Maui: A Series Of One Shots

The Words

The Words

One Shot #16

Moana's POV 

   There's this school wide talent show next week and all of my friends have badgered me to audition. Well I auditioned two days ago and found out yesterday that I got in. I'm honestly so shocked I got in. I'm not the worst singer in the world, but I'm not that great either. I auditioned with The Words by Christina Perri, which happens to be one of my favorite songs to ever exist. It's hauntingly beautiful and I love the meaning behind the lyrics.

      I'm currently in the music room. It's lunchtime, but I'm not really hungry because I had a big breakfast and I really want to get some practice in. I know this song like the back of my hand, but the thought of singing in front of the entire school, which is a thousand students and fifty teachers makes my stomach do belly flops. The music room is the one place where I truly feel confident when it comes to performing because I'm surrounded by people who share and admire one another's passion and talent. I'm only a sophomore, but I already consider everyone here family. 

    I open up the top of the grand piano gently, place my sheet music before me, and begin diving into the song: 

All of the lights land on you
The rest of the world fades from view
And all of the love I see
Please please say you feel it too
And all of the noise I hear inside
Restless and loud, unspoken and wild
And all that you need to say
To make it all go away
It's that you feel the same way too

And I know
The scariest part is letting go
'Cause love is a ghost you can't control
I promise you the truth can't hurt us now
So let the words slip out of your mouth

And all of the steps that led me to you
And all of the hell I had you walk through
But I wouldn't trade a day for the chance to say
My love, I'm in love with you

And I know
The scariest part is letting go
'Cause love is a ghost you can't control
I promise you the truth can't hurt us now
So let the words slip out of your mouth

I know that we're both afraid
We both made the same mistakes
An open heart is an open wound to you
And in the wind there's a heavy choice
Love has a quiet voice
Still you mind, now I'm yours to choose

And I know
The scariest part is letting go
Let my love be the light that guides you home

And I know
The scariest part is letting go
'Cause love is a ghost you can't control
I promise you the truth can't hurt us now
So let the words slip out of your mouth

   As I finish my song, I notice someone standing in the doorway out of the corner of my eye. When I turn to look back, it's my crush Maui. My heart begins to do a little dance as he approaches me. Maui's a senior who plays guitar and drums. I've had a crush on him for over a year. We're friends, but not best friends. Like we text and stuff, but we've never hung out outside of school, which I've always wanted to. I end up blushing as he continues to stare at me in like seems like... awe. No that can't be. Maui wouldn't ever look at me like that. "I hope you don't think I'm a stalker or anything. I just happened to be walking by the music room and I heard you singing and just had to stop. Your voice is enchanting, just as much as you and your personality are." Oh god, my cheeks are on fire now. 

     Maui sits down beside me at the piano and puts an arm around my back. He leans down and whispers in my ear. "I want you to sing that song again. I need to be graced by it one more time before lunch ends." I nod eagerly and begin diving into the song, closing my eyes this time to feel it even more. When I'm done, Maui is indeed looking me in awe, this time with his jaw dropped and drool coming out of his mouth. When he notices that I notice it, he blushes and wipes it away. 

      He then laughs nervously. "I know we've talked here and there so what I'm about to say may be weird and I apologize in advance, but I like you Moana. You're so talented, sweet, smart, beautiful, and amazing. I've liked you for a few months now, but I was too chicken to tell you." I look at Maui in shock, not believing the words that just came out of his mouth. I've been dreaming of hearing them for so long now and the fact that I just did truly blows my mind.  I try holding back a smile, but fail. "I like you too Maui." 

     Maui pulls me into a tight hug. I take in his scent while hugging him back. He smells like Vanilla. I love the smell of Vanilla. I also love the feeling of being in his arms. They're muscular, yet soft. "Hey Maui?" "Hm?" "I've wanted to give you a hug for the longest time." He chuckles. "You're adorable Moana." I blush. "There's one more thing I've been wanting to do for a long time. Is it okay with you if I do it?" He stares into my eyes with nothing but warmth. He leans in closer until our lips are barely an inch apart. "If this is what you were referring to, then proceed." I smile and begin kissing Maui. His lips navigate mine steadily for a couple of minutes before the bell rings and we have to pull apart. 

   Him and I both groan before bursting into laughter. "That was really nice Moana. After you win that talent show, which I know you will, I'm going to take you out on a proper date. How does that sound?" I smile. "Only if you come to the talent show and cheer me on." He smiles back. "I'll be your number one groupie, forever and always." 

Hope that you guys liked this one shot! :) -Mary