Creating a Dream

Detention

Jessie POV

I wanted the school to burn. To watch the flames dance as it ate and devour the building into nothingness.

Why? Because I hate my life. The everyday routine of getting up, getting dressed, and pretending that I wanted to be in a place I despise.          

Sitting in detention bored the life out of me but I would do it again. I didn't know how much more I could take. I acted happy but underneath I was in agony. Keeping on the charade of the good student was tiring but there was a certain someone that made it bearable.

I glanced at Brad for a minute then looked away. He was so innocent. The good guy. Always doing what he's told. Doing what's right.

Doing what's right doesn't give you anything in life.

Feeling annoyed I threw my pencil at him. He looked at me with his innocent blue eyes that gave me a go to hell look then went back to working on his homework.

Always doing his homework. I smiled to myself. What is it about Brad Walst that makes me feel all happy and giddy inside? He's cute but so are Neil and Adam. What makes him stand out from the rest? Is it because he ignores me and gives me a challenge? Is it because he always wants to do what's right when all I want to do is rebel? I threw my pen hitting him in the face. He got up from his seat and moved down to an empty seat further away from me. I smiled again. He's cute when he's mad. Under all that politeness and goodness is a rage he keeps under control. A fire I want to ignite.                

Kalie POV

"Hey Adam! What are you doing after school?" I asked as I sat next to him in detention. It's been a week since we got in trouble for almost burning the school down. Jessie was helping Becca with her homework. Neil was brooding, taking quick glances at Becca. Brad was sitting far away from everyone working alone on his homework. Is he mad at Neil and Adam?

"We're rehearsing some new songs I wrote. Come watch us. You can tell me what you think." Adam said watching me, waiting for my response. I wanted to go but we also had rehearsal.

"Maybe next time. I have to be home or my parents will think I'm out causing trouble again." He smiled his adorable mischievous smile.

"Next time you'll be out getting in trouble with me." He whispered. My heart beat quicken as he playfully pulled a strand of my hair.

"What do you think of this song?" He grabbed the notebook he was writing on and put it in front of me. There was a lot of cross-outs and revises but I could still read around it.

Facing the open door,
What will he see,
This paper in hand,
And it's a contract I think
Now come and tell me,
While I'm soaring away
I wanna be a big one
Where everyone stares.
Now give it to me while
I'm soaring away
I wanna be a big one
Where everyone stares.

I smiled at him. "You want to do this as a career?" I asked knowing the guys put a lot of time practicing and playing live to get their music heard.

"We're going to make a demo so we can get noticed. Then everyone will listen to our music and we'll travel the world to play our songs." He was excited as he told me his dreams but I felt sad knowing that things will change. He will be famous and have thousands of girls wanting to be with him but what would become of us? Would he tire of me? Would I be able to be a part of his life? He saw that I was upset. I was never good at hiding my feelings.

"Whats wrong?" I looked down at the written lyrics not wanting him to see through me.

"Will you forget about me? Your life will be different. Will I still be a part of it?" I asked. My voice revealing the sadness I felt.

"Kalie. Wherever I go you'll be there with me. We'll experience it together." He flipped the pages to show me a new page with only a few words written.

"Jessie gave me ideas for a couple of new songs. It's just an idea but after we finish our demo I'm going to work on more songs." I read the words and started laughing. Everyone stared in my direction. He wrote "let's start a riot" and "did you come here to watch me burn". I couldn't wait for him to finish the songs.     

Becca POV

I don't know what crawled up Neil's butt and died. All he does is ignore me. Why should I care? I glanced up to see what he was doing. He was tapping his pencil like a drumstick. The bell rang and we were finally let out of detention. We walked out and I noticed Neil went to talk to Victoria. She was the head cheerleader and one of the popular girls in school.

Me and Jessie waited for Kalie to say bye to Adam so we could ride the bus together. We had practice at Jessie's today. While we waited I noticed Neil put his arm around Victoria as they laughed at what he said. I felt angry. Why do I feel angry? I asked myself as I looked away. We're not a couple. He can be with whoever he wants to be. Still, I felt jealous and disappointed. That could be me he has his arm around and laughing with. She's more his type I reasoned. It's better this way. He'll be happier with her.

My emotions were turbulent like waves in the sea when a storm hit but I'll manage. I always do. This is how my life is. Always a disappointment.

I overheard Adam telling Kalie that Neil was having a party this weekend so they can perform their new songs. Adam wanted Kalie to be there to support him. Kalie and Adam made a cute couple. I was happy for her.

She said of course and gave him a quick kiss on the lips telling him she'll see him tomorrow. They both smiled happily at each other as they both walked away. Kalie walking towards us and Adam joining Neil. Adam glanced at Kalie one last time before he joined Neil and Victoria. Victoria standing between Adam and Neil wanting both their attention. I took one glance before we left to go wait for the bus. Neil was looking down at Victoria giving her all his attention. Victoria and Neil will be happy together. They both loved the spotlight.