Lucky In Love- A Sam and Luna Fanfic

Lucky In Love- Story 3, Chapter 5

LUNA'S POV

The tension of the previous days has dissipated, leaving all of us feeling relaxed and excited for the upcoming days. The following afternoon, members of the Royal Rumble await instructions in the band room. It's the first day of the Royal Rumble rehearsals, and excitement is at an all time high.

However, today serves to be different than most rehearsals, for Mrs. V walks in with the prospect of exciting news. She claps her hands three times to gain attention, and once she gains it, she beams at all of us in turn.

"Before we start our first Royal Rumble rehearsal, I have some exciting news to share with you all." She says sweetly. She pauses, allowing the room to come to a rapt standstill before continuing. "You will be given the opportunity of meeting two famous celebrities of the music industry."

The once still quiet now grows to a gentle buzz as members of the Royal Rumble converge on one another to discuss Mrs. V's words. I turn to the rest of my band mates, flashing them delighted smiles. Unsurprisingly, they return them.

I feel the pressing urge to create my own conversation with my friends, but Mrs. V is trying desperately--in vain--to quiet the lot of us. In the end, a senior gives a loud "shh", which distills quiet upon the room.

"Thank you, Marshall." Mrs. V says gratefully. She then seats herself at her desk. "I'll be leaving the identities of these two a secret until tomorrow, to which they will be visiting and remaining the rest of the year."

There is more excited chatter, but Mrs. V, raising her voice the highest she can muster, continues. "They will be monitoring your progress as well as providing some feedback of their own. Seeing how they are particularly skilled in the art of critiquing music, all of you should be music writing masters by the end of the school year." There's a brief pause. Then: "Any questions, dears?"

The quiet is so thick, it's practically tangible. Rising from her desk, Mrs. V flashes us all a warm, kind-hearted smile. She picks up some chalk and begins the introduction to class, almost as if the news hadn't been ushered moments prior. But it had, for it's all I can recall the entire rest of rehearsal. It ricochets within my head, the burning curiosity seeping in.

Upon meeting up with my friends after rehearsal, they already seem to be discussing the news thoroughly.

"I hope it's Mick Swagger." I gush excitedly. "Oh my goodness, I love Mick Swagger." Alex states, leading to a bout of excitement that Sam joins in on. Sully is quick to interrupt, however.

"Mick would be awesome, dudes, but I wouldn't say he's 'skilled in the art of critiquing music' as Mrs. V stated." Sully states, and I can't help but feel defeated knowing that his words are most likely true.

The five of us try throwing in a couple more questions until one by one, we're all picked up by our respective guardians.

I enter Vanzilla--with Lori driving--with my mind in a buzz. Luan, who had theater after school, remains in the back seat, rambling about her rehearsal with Benny. As for me, I remain silently contemplative, gazing out the car window at the lush trees zipping by. Excitement, interest, and a touch of nervousness peak within me.

This is my chance. I I think to myself confidently. This is my chance to get noticed by a famous celebrity.

That's when--like a film--the perfect scenario rebounds in my head. Mick Swagger marveling at my song writing. Headlining the Royal Rumble with Mick by my side. Sam would be there too...

I'm only removed from my active daydreams by Lori's voice.

"Luna?"

I perk up attentively, removing my gaze from the window. Lori meets my eyes with a look of curious concern.