Jack
After lunch, Elsa, Hiccup and I went (Hiccup grudgingly) to Music. We were in the computer labs this semester, so we each sat down in front of a Mac and opened up Logic (A. N. 'Logic' is basically an advanced version of GarageBand; I don't own it!)
"Alright class," our music teacher, Professor Flitwick, squeaked. "Your assignment for this semester is to compose an original song on Logic. Later in the semester we will use the recording studio if anybody needs vocals for their project. The song can be of any genre, but I and two other teachers must approve of it. This project will be the sole factor for your grade. Any questions?"
My hand shot up.
"Yes Jackson?"
"Can we work in groups?" I asked. Hiccup's good with technology, and Elsa might be a useful recruit.
"Yes," Flitwick answered. "Begin."
"Hey Elsa," I whispered. Elsa's head turned sharply; she'd zoned out at the word 'questions'. "Want to work with Hiccup and I?"
"Uh... No thanks," she rejected politely. "I work better alone." She quickly slid out the keyboard from under her desk and started experimenting.
"Ouch," Hiccup murmured, grinning; I realised I looked upset. "Guess it's just you and me!"Hiccup
"If it makes any contribution, I can sing," Jack suggested.
"I know, Harry Styles," I joked.
"Um... I can rap-" I started.
"Wait, what?!" Jack interrupted, his eyes bulging. Kinda rude... Jack realised that his comment stung.
"Sorry," Jack apologised. "It's just... Why didn't you tell me?! We've been friends since we were five!"
"I don't like to show off," I shrugged.
"So... I guess a Hip Hop song is in order? Jack and Hic?" he grinned.
"Done," I agreed. I pulled out the keyboard gingerly to start on the melody, and Jack rapidly opened up Pages to write the words.
***
That lesson, Jack and I actually made pretty decent progress. We decided to call our song Paradise (A. N. They're "writing" the song 'Paradise' by Jack and Jack). A couple of minutes before the end of the lesson, Jack got sidetracked and started staring at Elsa's screen; Elsa caught him.
"Hey! Stop copying off me!"
"I wasn't, just curious," he mumbled back.
Huh, no witty comment?
"What is it?" I whispered, making sure Elsa couldn't hear.
"Her first line is the snow glows white on the mountain tonight," Jack replied, his voice equally hushed.
I froze. The only person I would have thought would write a song about winter is Jack. I'm the only one who knows he's had the power to control snow and ice since birth. What if Elsa...
"She can't be the same," I reassured. "That's illogical."
"Thanks," Jack smiled weakly. Instantaneously, the bell rang.
"Come on, it's Chemistry; we don't want Snape to give us detention on the first day," I motivated.
"Okay," Jack grumbled; he was staring at Elsa, who was packing her things.
"She doesn't have powers," I promised. "I'll bet ten bucks on it. Now let's go!"
I dragged Jack out of the room, who's eyes were glued on Elsa as if he was dumbstruck.
What's gotten into him?
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