What A School Year (A continuation of 'What A Summer')

The Gus of it All

"How would you feel if I went to a preforming arts school...?" Matias asked, causing Jonah to freeze. Jonah wasn't aware there was a school of that type in town, or the state.

"There is a performing arts school in town?"

"No... it's about 40 minutes from here, but they shuttle busses." Matias answered. "I just don't know if I should apply. I've made a bunch of friends at Jefferson that would all end up going to Grant."

"Except for Andi." Jonah said. "Andi applied to SAVA a week ago."

"But did Daniel apply with her."

"Yes... but that's besides the point. Matias, I really think that you should do this. All you can talk about is going to performing arts school in New York. To work with the best. I can guarantee you will not find world class talent in shadyside."

"I guess... I mean, you are next door. It's not like you'll be far during breaks and what not." Matias said. "And more people will hear my compositions. I guess.. I'll press apply."

"Yay!"

"But can you help me?"

Jonah nodded and clicked the apply button with him. Matias let out a sigh of relief.

"Thanks Jonah." Matias said. "Now, these pizza rolls aren't gonna cook themselves and that tree in the corner of my room ain't gonna decorate it self. You down?"

"Of course I'm down." Said Jonah happily.

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Tj and Cyrus waited out side of the Jefferson theater as they waited for it to be unlocked. They simply conversed, stopping only for Cyrus to say hello to the passing actors and crew. Then Gus approached, the last person Cyrus wanted to see.

"Well look who it is." Said Tj with a snarky tone. "A person who's fallen from grace."

"Quiet Tj. I'm not here to talk to you." Gus said before he turned to Cyrus. "I hear you show is good. I hope nothing goes terribly wrong."

Gus then turns to walk away with a smirk on his face. Tj scuffed.

"That kid is so weird..."

"Do you know what he meant?"

"Its fine Cyrus, just one of Gus' empty threats, nothing new."

"Are you sure Teej? The last time we underestimated Gus,  you damaged your ankle." Cyrus said in a increasingly worrying tone.

"Fine. If it makes you feel any better. I'll stand backstage and keep an eye on things."

"That would make me feel 10 times better."

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Jonah and Matias stood back from their work. Between the singing and constant distraction. They managed to decorate Matias' entire room.

"It looks like Christmas came and barfed in here." Said Jonah causing Matias to laugh.

"I guess. We make a good team."

"Yeah... me do." Jonah said stepping closer. Then the door opened.

"Look at the happy couple." Said Jack. Earning a eye roll from Markus.