Guys you need to see this! Kimberly yelled out from the kitchen where she had gone for a glass of water after 3 hours of practice. Yes you heard right. I decided to use the 1 week suspension to perfect my techniques.
I need to regain my respect.
Getting up from the full split I was in, I followed Jeff out to the kitchen to check on Kimberly.
What's up Kims he asked sitting leaning on the kitchen island.
The real Donovan heiress joins Rosevale she read out to our hearing.
I knew it wasn't possible for Akira to be a Donovan Jeff said.
She's really a lowlife I said through clenched teeth, and she had the guts to embarrass me.
You know I was taking it easy on her thinking she might be a Donovan so I won't get into trouble I scoffed.
I'm done playing nice with the bihh. I'm gonna make highschool unbearable for her.
And how do you plan to do that? Asked Jeff making me smirked.
First we get back to practice,we need to earn back our spot I said leading them back upstairs to my mom's private studio where we rehearse for her music videos.
Violet's POV
I don't like the new girls vibe I said to the gang as I watched them act like they owned the school.
Yes violet, they look like troublesome bullies Luna said.
I haven't seen Akira though, where's she Elsie asked.
Trying to finish up the art classwork, she decided to use a different style than what we were taught, can't wait to see her results. I said with a smile.
Speak off the devil Leo said making us look the same direction at Akira.
I waved her over watching and as she passed the new girls table, oblivious of the hateful glances she was getting from them.
Can she ever rest from this mean kids? I wondered.
Hey guys she said excitedly making me really want to see her face.
Hi Akira
Hey come have a seat Leo said tapping a chair.
How did your art go, where you able to complete and submit it,I asked.
Yeah sure. I took pictures she said showing us the pictures of the artwork on her phone and damn, this girl is so talented..
How many things are you good at, I asked my voice a mix of jealousy and admiration.
You're not only a perfect dancer, but a talented artist. I said making my friends nod.
What other things are you good at? Spill I said making her laugh and even her laugh is so cool I said preparing to be jealous.
Right,it just makes me wonder what she truly looks like under the hood Eli said.
She looks like hungover Luna Leo said snickering.
How does Luna looks when she's hungover Akira asked.
Like my cat when I blow dry it's fur Eli said earning a glare from Luna and making the rest of us laugh so hard we shed a few tears.
Amy watched the group of friends from across the cafe laugh heartily at something.
The hoodie girl, her new found enemy was also at the table, obviously they were friends. They sheared the same traits. Not acknowledging her like she didn't exist. This didn't sit well with her so she made a vow to deal with this group of friends.
Kiana's POV
This is surely going to be easier than expected I thought watching the new girls glaring hatefully at Akira and her friends.
Picking up my iPad,I approached the two girls. There wasn't any need to delay making a move.
OMG I love that Chanel purse, it nicely complements your flawless skin
See! This one isn't blind unlike that hooded silhouette she said eyeing Akira and friends.
Bingo! I smiled satisfied. Weak spot finally confirmed. Next exploit it to my advantage.
Oh that!? I scoffed, don't let that weirdo bother you and don't bother engaging them. Cool girls should only interact with their likes. I added.
And you are? Her friend asked.
My bad, I'm Kiana. CEO of Barbie Apparels,the biggest fashion show owned by a teen in the country. I said earning an impressed look from them.
Gladly I said when Amy finally offered me a seat.
Tell me about your Fashion company, how glamy and trendy are your clothes?
I'm recruiting the best of the best to model for my brand, and you it'll would be nice having you two join... scratch that faces like yours deserve to be the main face of my company not mere models i said like I made a mistake earlier.
Here. I slid a card across the table to them, call me when you're ready to take this shot and rule this damn school I winked. And I'll immediately assign you personal managers.
The ball is in your court I concluded before walking of with a satisfied smile. I'll confidently bet my left kidney they're both gonna take the bait.
Violet POV
What's Kiana up to, and what's this bad feeling in my gut. I took in a deep breath and pretended to take a sip of my smoothie to mask my worried expression from my friends.
I thought I pulled it off successful before I found Akira staring at me though the hoodie.
What's up bihh? I said to her just as the bell for the next class rang.
Yay! Said Elsie. We finally get to share a class.
I hope you're prepared, today's theme is " Hot seat "
What's that asked Akira.
I forgot we have new bees in our midst.
The teacher plays a series of beats and the first person sings any song of his choice that's in line with the beat and nominates another to carry on right after he/she is done.
You can sing the exact song that's playing or tweak any song to fit the beat. No need to get anxious, the teacher always plays trendy songs, so it's gonna be something you know.
Just remember, to not go off beat, continue immediately your tagger ends and you can tagg anyone including your tagger.
Sounds fun, can't wait. Akira said, but instead of feeling reassurance, I was feeling worried for her sake.
Uhh ... Akira? The teacher is very understanding, so you can seat this one out so I can help you practice for the next class I suggested. I don't want my friend to be embarrassed.
No really. I'm fine. Don't worry about me. Let's do this. She insisted.
Hmmm if you say so, I said still feeling unsure.
You know you can immediately tag anyone of us and we'll gladly cover you up
Yes Leo's right we're your friends Ak and we'll gladly cover you up said Eli.
Awww, thanks Akira responded in her sweet tiny voice making me realize I'm getting myself worried over nothing.
Anyone would pay just to listen to her talk, then imagine if she sings....
Elliott Arden
I rounded whatever was keeping me busy these past days. And I finally had time to myself so I decided to have a little fun. And what better way to have fun than to get my pound of flesh.
I'm finally going to make that hoodie girl pay.
Brushing back my hair with my palms and spraying a little perfume, I made my way to the general music group with the other kids.
Today's Hot Seat is going to be a little spicy I said to myself a smirk on my face making the girls in the hallway drool and bump into themselves.
MUSIC ROOM .
The Rosevale High music room was a grand blend of elegance and acoustics. Polished hardwood floors reflecting the afternoon light that streamed through tall arched windows. The walls were soundproofed in a deep velvet red, lined with gold-accented instruments mounted like trophies: violins, saxophones, and antique guitars. A glossy black grand piano stood center stage, flanked by rows of ergonomic music stands and polished stools.
The faint scent of rosin and brass polish lingered in the air.
The music teacher Mrs Nelly, a popular popstar with several awards and nominations stood at the middle of the room addressing the students.
" Good day students and welcome to today's class. As we all are aware, except the newbies of course she said gesturing at Amy, Olivia and Akira . The theme for today's class is...?
Hot seat! They all chorused.
Very good! Nice! I can see we're excited for today.
I'm gonna play a beat like we always do and you'll start according to your numbers. Remember to tag the next person when you're done!
No head over to the glass box and pick a number. The newbies are permitted to seat this one out she said, but Akira was still unconvinced.
She picked up a tag regardless making her classmates question her sanity.
"What's she doing! A girl in braces asked "
"Setting herself up for embarrassment" her friend responded
"Well if she wants to give us a free show she can be our guest", been long we had a good laugh anyways another added
Just as the room settled into a soft practice hum, the heavy door creaked open.
In strolled Elliott Arden.
Golden-haired, diamond-studded ear cuff glinting, and an effortless smirk on his lips he carried himself like a chart-topper even in uniform. Girls straightened in their seats. A few boys exchanged wary glances.
His sharp eyes scanned the room until they landed on Akira, tucked in the corner, quiet as ever.
He gave a slow menacing smile seeing she already picked a tag.
She already made his job easier.
Woah! What a pleasant surprise to have Elliott join us Mrs Nelly said excitedly.
I'm officially resetting the order of the tags, Elliott is going first. I want him to bless us with that marvelous voice, don't you all agree?
Fine! he responded like he didn't want an opportunity like this. On the condition that you play I like it by Cardi B he said eyeing Akira.
The entire class immediately agreed, scratch that, only the girls,the boys were too busy boring holes into Elliott.
Alright Elliott you know the rules right? I play a beat, you sing and point out whoever you want to take off from where you stopped.
In 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
🎶🎶🎶
The instrumental version of I like it Cardi B- Bad Bunny - J Balvin beg
an playing from the large speakers mounted in the music room.
Elliott confidently sang the intro and tagged Akira to take over with a dangerous smirk on his face.
He was really enjoying this.