After our dad found us at the gig, he drove us home in complete silence. He was so disappointed, you could tell by just listening to the pattern of his breathing. We hadn't let him down in months, we had the art of the perfect daughters mastered. I guess we just didn't take everything into account that night. We walked up the drive, me and Julie ahead of our dad as all we wanted to do was forget about everything.
"Girls, we need to talk." He stopped on the deck, "So, after skipping school, missing a test, you decided to sneak out even though I told you to go to your room and study? You should know better, especially you, y/n. You're supposed to be Julie's example."
Ouch.
"I'm sorry." Julie told him.
"Yeah, you keep saying that. If you'd just... let me in, I could've been excited about tonight instead of having this conversation we all hate. Why didn't you guys tell me you were in a band?"
"It all just happened so fast." I said.
"The last couple of weeks have changed our lives" Julie grabbed my hand and smiled at me as she explained to dad, "We feel so much closer to mom."
"And I love that, you know I do. But your Tia is right. School comes first."
"We know that, but without the band, Jules never would have made it back into the music program." I smiled.
"They played with me when I was trying to earn back my spot."
"They did?"
"I think this is our thing, dad."
"Well, I'd be a jerk of a dad if I took that away from you. Look, If you're going to stay in this band, you need to keep up with school, and you need to keep me in the loop."
"Really?"
"Thanks dad" We both hugged him and were ready to go inside when he asked us another thing.
"Hey, so that lady at your show, she was, like, some sort of manager right? Could've been a big deal."
"Who knows?" I said, "Hopefully, she'll get to see us playing again."
"Which we will tell you about." Julie finished my sentence.
"Oh yeah you will, cause if I ever catch you trying to sneak out again, or if your grades slip, I'm gonna pull the plug. Or whatever it is that make those holograms work. Do I ever get to meet these guys?"
"Probably... not. They don't even live here." I told him.
"It's kind of confusing, but being seen isn't really their thing."
"You kids and your tech, it's.. definitely beyond me."
"Definitely beyond something." I whispered.
"Well, wherever they are, they brought my girls back, so as far as I'm concerned, they're like angels to me."
Suddenly, our aunt came bursting out of the door, panting as she ran. She stopped before us, "This house is haunted! We have to go, now!"
"What happened? Victoria, I know you want us to move, but this is a little extreme. I told you, we're ok."
"I'll let Carlos explain, he refuses to leave, but if movies have taught me anything, when a house is haunted, you run." She ran past us and out the driveway, I really hope she hasn't seen the guys.
We went upstairs that night, but didn't sleep much. We were so happy we caught our first gig, I couldn't be more proud of Julie, facing her fears and performing again, and in front of such a large audience. I was in awe. That night had given me so much inspiration, as soon as I sat down, I brought out my song book and started writing.
"More motivation?" Julie asked as she peered over my shoulder. As I heard her voice I slammed the book to my chest and turned to look at her. "Oh, I'm not allowed to see?! I'm your sister! Its not anything I haven't read before." Her eyes widened as she realized what she said.
"What?! You haven't read before?! You read my song book?!!"
"I'm sorry okay!" I started to chase her around the room, "When Luke read them he stole some lines from certain songs and it spiked my interest! What we really should me talking about is the love song you wrote for a someone special and how you were just jotting down another." She laid on her bed on her chest, staring at me sitting on mine.
"What are you talking about, that wasn't about Reggie."
"Are you kidding me?! You've already admitted you like him and it's so obvious he likes you too."
"Just obvious as you and Luke? Don't think I haven't had a peek in your dream box." I smugly told her.
"What!? And I'm invading your space?!"
"I'm allowed, I'm your older sister. It's my right to check you aren't falling so someone I don't approve of. And don't worry, I approve." I winked at her, teasing her about her little crush on Luke.
"Hey hey hey, we weren't talking about me, we were talking about you and Reggie. What are you writing about him now?"
"Nothing, alright?"
"It looked like you were writing about that night of the dance, you danced at the 'club'"
"It wasn't a 'club' it was a club. And, for your information, yes, yes we did."
"Well no wonder the night got away from you! Look at you, Your blushing!!" She accused me.
"No. I . Am not!"
"Yes you are, just admit it. You, are in love, with a... ghost."
"Fine.. Just go to bed." I laughed and rolled my eyes at her as she threw herself back onto her pillows. Maybe I was in love with him..
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"I got a spark in me, hands up if you can see" We came downstairs to hear our dad singing the song we performed last night. And then Reggie joined in, "And you're a part of me, hands up if you're with me"
"This is new." I smiled.
"Yeah, I was in the mood for cooking some breakfast." Dad replied
"He thought you were talking to him." Reggie giggled and I laughed at him, dad looked kind of confused and I quickly turned my laugh to a smile.
"Me and your dad are pals now, it's a little one sided, but it works."
"Look after the talk we had the other night, I was thinking that I may have cost you an opportunity with that manager. So I was thinking.."
"Dad no, we should have never snuck out."
"Let the man speak. He's been stress eating all week! I don't know where he puts it though... It's like.. firm" Reggie circled his hands around dad's stomach and it took everything I had to hold in my laugh, Julie just gave me a look.
"I know, but I really want to support your band, so I called in some favours.. and I booked you a local gig!"
"Best dad ever! What?" Reggie yelled
"Oh my gosh, where?" Julie asked
"Did you call your buddy from Drakes?" I added.
"Not quite." Oh "I called Flynn, and she's gonna help us throw a party! Here. Tonight."
"Oh! So you booked a gig at our house?"
"Maybe I was early with the best dad ever thing."
"All right, hear me out. You invite some of your friends over, you play with your band, and I'll get some colleagues to put you on film. That way, you have something professional for your You Tube." Dad was so excited.
"You'd do that for us?"
"Yeah!"
"Back to 'best dad ever'. I'll go tell the guys. Have a good day at work, Ray! It's cool, you don't have to answer. Just..." He poofed out, poor guy. We swiftly made our way to school after that... strange encounter.
Today was when we performed our dance. I hadn't seen Cameron since the texts last night, and someone else has been on my mind. I don't know if I'll even remember the dance. I start to walk over to Julie, so we can walk to class together, and I saw her walking away from Luke, grinning wildly. "Kill it on the dance floor!" He shouted after her.
"Someone has a crush on Julieeee" I mocked her, as I looped my arm around hers.
"Oh, shut up" She rolled her eyes.
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"Boys, I want you to focus and leave it all out on the field." Was this Coach's idea of a pep talk?
"You're losing 'em Frank. Breathe in... Shake out your nerves. Surrender to the music and your partner. Here we go."
"You ready for this, Molina?"
"Ready than I'll ever be."
It was just one dance, I could get through it without thinking of Reggie. Easy. Or so I thought. I didn't make any mistakes in the dance thankfully, but all I could think of was that weird flashback and the jolts I was feeling. I hadn't had a jolt in a while. Julie thinks they have gone away but I didn't want to worry her when I kept feeling them. I can almost sense them coming so I can make sure she isn't around.
I still hadn't found out what that flashback meant. It meant something really important. It connected Reggie and I, and that connection was something that I wanted to keep around. I would do anything to know what it meant.
Before I knew it the dance was done, and I was met with Cameron's smiling face. "We did great!"
"Erm... Yeah! We.. totally aced it."
" Thankyou for carrying me y/n, we both know it was all because of you."
"Oh I can't take all of the credit, you were great."
"Erm.. about that date. You free tonight?"
"About that, I'm not, there is a party happening at mine tonight, so my band can perform. You wanna come?"
"Yeah I would love to come, you know I'm your number one fan." He winked at me.
"Yeah" I found myself awkward laughing and just had to get out of there. "Erm.. I'll see you there" I ran out of the room.
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And another one! This one took a little longer than expected but I really like it. I know exactly where I am going to go with the storyline and I can't wait! I hope you liked the chapter!
-Zoe