{"sf1_id":951596,"sf2_id":"dmBdx9Z1","title":"A Life in High School, Ch. 5","author":"MLGDraconCraft","words":3069,"posted_at":"2016-01-04T22:23:00.000Z","tags":["Gay","Gay Relationships","Gryphon","Relationships","Singing","Story","Story Progression","Story Series","Wolf","sadness","song"],"url":"https://fse.anthro.fr/stories/951596-a-life-in-high-school-ch-5","original_url":"https://sofurry.com/s/dmBdx9Z1","image_url":"https://cdn.sofurryfiles.com/submissions/thumbnails/2f/e4/2fe4f999-50ff-4127-b7c9-372b9f5b2f6c","description":"#6 of A Life in High School\n\nChapter 5 of A Life in High School","content":"**Hey, guys, MLGDraconCraft here, and welcome to the newest addition to Rend's story! It's been a rough week (It's Friday, yay!) and I needed some sort of release for this so...**\n\n**This is the other one that is Hall of Fame by The Script ft. will.i.am is the theme song. Listen to it here:\u0026nbsp;[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mk48xRzuNvA\u0026index=1\u0026list=PLv-Exq9d7jl5oHcOr8pAG-6jSnnWUFZCD](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mk48xRzuNvA\u0026index=1\u0026list=PLv-Exq9d7jl5oHcOr8pAG-6jSnnWUFZCD)**\n\n**Roll the film!**\n\n_My crutches clacked against the_ cold tile floor of our bathroom as I tapped them. \"Could you stop that?\" my sister said.\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \"Sorry.\" My apology didn't really sound real, partially because it came through the speaker. Even though Sheryl had said last week that my throat was completely healed, I wanted to preserve it for tonight. I had a special...treat.\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \"Ignore Red, Colton. He's not worth it.\" I nodded. \"Don't nod!\"\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; _Okay! Jeez._ I'd been practicing singing in my room for the past week, whenever I could, to strengthen my voice. I was relatively confident, but no joke, I wasn't sure how tonight would play out. Erin, my sister, said my voice was fine--if anything, better than ever--but I didn't really believe her.\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; She dabbed a bit of paint onto the scar above my eyebrow, and I had to suppress a wince. \"Sorry,\" she said. So, it's a Halloween festival, so what the heck, we're supposed to dress up anyways. I had taken a pair of jeans and made them look all ripped up, and asked Erin to paint me so I looked like--what the heck?--a zombie. It made it all the easier that I has been scarred from the attack. It had taken her longer because I had refused to wear a shirt, so she had to paint my torso too.\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \"Aaaand...done!\" She stepped out of my way so I could see myself in the mirror.\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; I laughed--without the box--amazed. _You did great, Erin!_\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \"Thanks!\" she said. \"Now to get to the festival.\"\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; We went downstairs and Erin called to our parents, \"Mom! Dad! I'm taking Colton to the festival!\"\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; I didn't even wait for a response, clacking outside and climbing into the car. _Erin, let's go!_\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \"Okay, I'm coming!\"\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Twenty minutes later, we pulled up outside a forested area with a lighted path that I assumed lead to the site of the festival. _I guess I'll see you later, Erin,_ I said as she and I climbed out of the car.\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \"Cya.\" I started down the path, but Erin called me. \"And, Colton?... Kill it.\"\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; I grinned at her, then turned and continued down the path. I smiled at five shadowy figures standing at the entrance to the park. _Thanks again, guys,_I said.\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; As one, they nodded. I continued into the park. Once I reached the middle of it, I allowed myself to look up. I stared around, amazed. There were tents set up everywhere. There was one for the teachers, another for the sound and lights station in case it rained, and several of them were dedicated to face painting. I started towards the teacher's tent to see if Reese was in there. I poked my head in, and sure enough, there he was, talking to someone I had not ever seen before. _Mr. Reese?_\n\n_\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;_ He turned. \"Ah, Rend. I had hoped you would come along.\" He gestured at the deer behind him. \"This is Detective Connely. It seems your old boyfriend still cares about you after all,\" he finished.\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; _Nice to see you again, Connely._\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \"Same to you, Rend,\" the detective said, coming over to shake my hand.\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \"Wait, you two know each other?\" Reese asked, obviously confused.\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; _Yeah, Red introduced the two of us at his house when I visited his parents. He worked on a case that Red had had a while back. He just so happened to be in the area and thought he would stop by._ Connely nodded.\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \"Okay, then, I'm guessing you know why he's here then?\" I nodded. \"Then that relieves a lot of stress. Rend, what do you want to say?\"\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; _Well, first of all, it's nearly six, so you should be getting ready to begin the talent show, and second, the guests are here._\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Reese checked his watch. \"Oh, crap, you're right! I'll talk to you later, Connely. Thanks, Rend!\"\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; As he ran out through the flap, Connely laughed. \"He seems like a very uptight fur.\"\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; I laughed too. _Well, considering he's a coach under Mace, I think he does pretty well._\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \"Well, I guess you have that right.\"\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; We exited the tent and grabbed some seats right before Reese stepped up onto the stage. \"Good...well, I guess its good night, right? Anyways, I wanted to thank you all for coming, and before we start, we have a very special guest that I would like to allow to come up here and preform! So let's get right to it!\"\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; The lights on the stage disappeared, so there was total darkness. Then a base drop, the lights set on the back of the stage lit up. Another, same thing. Then another, and percussion started. Then another and treble and baritone joined in. Then another and another treble. The lights flared to life and the members of the band revealed. But they didn't have any instruments; no, they were an A Capella band!\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Someone in the crowd laughed and shouted, \"Ay, it's Pentatonix!\"\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; I chuckled a little.\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Some thirty talents passed in what seemed like a blur. I was the last one. Reese announced the last talent before mine, and the name of the performer.\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; It was Red.\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; I watched him search the crowd for my face. I knew he wouldn't recognize me because of my disguise, and I would have been happy to leave it that way. However, I somehow knew that this song was for me, and I wasn't coldhearted enough to let him do it without knowing I was here. So I waved.\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; His eyes locked onto mine. In them I foremost saw surprise, but I also saw grief, sadness, and anger. I didn't know you could have those four emotions mixed, but hey, you learn something every day.\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \"This next song is for all of you who may have lost someone dear, like, say, a relative, or a friend, or even...someone you loved.\" His eyes were locked onto mine the whole time. I shook my head.\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; He began his song.\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Five minutes later, he was done. I ignored his pleading look cast at me, and stood to go stand with the members of Pentatonix. Avi greeted me like an old friend; in fact, he was. He was the one who taught me to draw as a release to my troubles about being an intersex. \"How're you doing, old friend?\" he asked in his rich, deep voice.\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; _Well enough, how about you?_\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; He peered at me, but ignored whatever it was that sparked his interest. \"Pretty good. So the plan is two songs, and we mix the bass?\"\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; _If you mean play at the same time, then yes._ I looked around at the other four members. _Tell me this: how do you feel at the beginning of your concerts, right before you get onstage?_\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \"Nervous,\" they all said at the same time. \"It never goes away,\" Kevin added.\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; We all laughed. _Well, let's go,_ I said, having heard my name. Just like we planned, the Pentatonix members got onstage at the back, in the shadows, and I clacked my way over to the mic. There was dead silence as I approached it. Pulling out the speaker again, I held it up to the mic and began to think-speak.\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; _So, most of you know of the attack that I had...wow, nearly two months ago now. I've had to be on crutches for the time I've been standing because of the instability I've had in my legs, and it's still not safe for me to walk without the crutches._ Nearly everyone nodded._I've also had to use this device to speak. Now, I'm not gonna preach,_ I said, _but I will say this--whatever you do, do it with confidence and courage!_ I grabbed the rubber headset that had been reading my mind and ripped it off, tossing it and the speaker onto the ground. \"Therefore, I say to you clearly and concisely, I will never, _ever,_ stop moving forward, no matter _what_ obstacle is in my way, and no matter past or future, I will live in the now! I refuse to look back!\"\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; I grabbed the mic and went back into the shadows. All of the members of the group were facing forward now. I joined them, and the lights went dark. We walked out to the middle of the stage and began singing as the lights slowly illuminated us.\n\n_The fireplace is burnin' bright,_\n\n_Shinin' all on me_\n\n_I see the presents underneath_\n\n_The good ol' Christmas tree_\n\n_And we'd all like for Santa to come_\n\n_To wake me from my dream_\n\n_Oh-oh, why_\n\n_Cause that's Christmas to me_\n\n_I see the children play outside_\n\n_Like angels in the snow_\n\n_While Mom and Daddy share a kiss_\n\n_Under the mistletoe_\n\n_And we'll cherish all these simple things_\n\n_Wherever we may be_\n\n_Oh-oh, why_\n\n_Cause that's Christmas to me_\n\n_I've got this Christmas song in my heart (Song in my heart)_\n\n_I've got the candles glowin' in the dark (Oh-oh-oh-oh)_\n\n_I'm hanging all the stockings by the Christmas tree_\n\n_Oh-oh why?_\n\n_Cause that's Christmas to me_\n\n_Oh-oh why?_\n\n_Cause that's Christmas to me_\n\nI grew slightly nervous here, because Avi and I were about to sing a solo.\n\n_I listen for the thud of reindeer_\n\n_Walking on the roof_\n\n_As I fall asleep to lullaby's_\n\n_The morning's coming soon_\n\n_The only gift I'll ever need_\n\n_Is the joy of family_\n\n_Oh-oh why?_\n\n_Cause that's Christmas to me_\n\n_I've got this Christmas song in my heart (Song in my heart)_\n\n_I've got the candles glowin' in the dark (Oh-oh-oh-oh)_\n\n_I'm hanging all the stockings by the Christmas tree_\n\n_Oh-oh why?_\n\n_Cause that's Christmas to me_\n\n_Oh-oh why?_\n\n_Cause that's Christmas to me_\n\nThere's an instrumental here that I don't really know how to log, but you will be able to find the song and hear it.\n\n_All the joy that fills our hearts and makes us sing (Joy that makes us sing)_\n\n_Oh-oh why?_\n\n_Cause that's Christmas to me_\n\n_I've got this Christmas song in my heart_\n\n_I've got the candles glowin' in the dark_\n\n_And then for years to come_\n\n_We'll always know one thing_\n\n_That's the love that Christmas can bring_\n\n_Oh-oh why?_\n\n_Cause that's Christmas to me_\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; I took a deep breath, retreating deep inside myself as applause showered me with praises. I shook my head. \"Hold on!\" I shouted. The crowd quieted. \"I have two more songs for you. One is about...well, never mind. I'll just jump in with these extraordinary people.\"\n\n_A light in the room_\n\n_It was you who was standing there_\n\n_Tried, it was true_\n\n_As your glance met my stare_\n\n_But your heart drifted off_\n\n_Like the land split by sea_\n\n_I tried to go, to follow_\n\n_To kneel down at your feet_\n\n_I'll run_\n\n_I'll run_\n\n_I'll run, run_\n\n_To you_\n\n_I'll run_\n\n_I'll run_\n\n_I'll run, run_\n\n_To you_\n\n_I've been settling scores_\n\n_I've been fighting so long_\n\n_But I lost your war_\n\n_And a kingdom is gone_\n\n_How shall I win back_\n\n_Your heart which was mine_\n\n_I have broken bones_\n\n_And tattered clothes_\n\n_I've run out of time_\n\n_I'll run_\n\n_I'll run_\n\n_I'll run, run_\n\n_To you_\n\n_I'll run_\n\n_I'll run_\n\n_I'll run, run_\n\n_To you_\n\n_I will break down_\n\n_The gates of heaven_\n\n_A thousand angels_\n\n_Stand waiting for me_\n\n_Take my heart_\n\n_And I lay down my weapons_\n\n_Break my shackles_\n\n_To set me free_\n\n_I'll run_\n\n_I'll run_\n\n_I'll run, run_\n\n_To you_\n\n_I'll run(I'll run)_\n\n_I'll run (I'll run)_\n\n_I'll run, run_\n\n_To you_\n\n_Hmmm-mmm_\n\n_Hmmm-mmm_\n\n_Hmmm-mmm, mmm_\n\n_Hmm hmmmm_\n\nI trailed off, along with Pentatonix, at the end. \"Okay,\" I said. \"I have two in mind that I can do, either both or one or the other. Do you guys want both or just one?\"\n\nThe entire crowd roared, \"Both!\"\n\nI grinned and laughed. \"Okay.\"\n\n_Buy it, use it, break it, fix it,_ _trash it, change it, mail - upgrade it,  \nCharge it, point it, zoom it, press it,snap it, work it, quick - erase it,  \nWrite it, cut it, paste it, save it, load it, check it, quick - rewrite it,  \nPlug it, play it, burn it, rip it, drag and drop it, zip - unzip it,  \nLock it, fill it, call it, find it, view it, code it, jam - unlock it,  \nSurf it, scroll it, pause it, click it,cross it, crack it, switch - update it,  \nName it, rate it, tune it, print it, scan it, send it, fax - rename it,  \nTouch it, bring it, pay it, watch it--technologic_\n\n_One more time!_\n\n_One more time!_\n\n_Like the legend of the phoenix_\n\n_All ends with beginnings_\n\n_Keeps the planet spinnin'_\n\n_A force from the beginnin'_\n\n_We've come too far_\n\n_To give up, who we are_\n\n_So let's, raise the bar_\n\n_And our cups, to the stars!_\n\n_(Say) We're up all night till the sun_\n\n_We're up all night to get some_\n\n_We're up all night for good fun_\n\n_We're up all night to get lucky_\n\n_We're up all night till the sun_\n\n_We're up all night to get some_\n\n_We're up all night for good fun_\n\n_We're up all night to get lucky_\n\n_We're up all night to get lucky_\n\n_We're up all night--all night to get--up all night to get-get-get lucky_\n\n_Last night I had this dream about you_\n\n_In this dream I was dancing right beside you_\n\n_There's nothing wrong with just a little bit of fun_\n\n_We were dancing all night long_\n\n_(Oh) I don't know what to do_\n\n_About this dream and you_\n\n_I hope this dream comes true-oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh_\n\n_One more time_\n\n_Hey! We're gonna celebrate_\n\n_Ah yeah, all right_\n\n_And start the dancin'_\n\n_One more time, we're gonna celebrate_\n\n_Work it harder, make it better_\n\n_Do it faster, makes it stronger_\n\n_More than ever, hour after_\n\n_Our work is, never over_\n\n_Work it harder, make it better_\n\n_Do it faster, makes it stronger_\n\n_More than ever, hour after_\n\n_Our work is, never over_\n\n_Imma work it harder, make it be-_\n\n_Do it faster makes it s-_\n\n_More than ever hou-hour after_\n\n_Ou-our wor-rk is ne-ver over_\n\n_Work it harder, make it better_\n\n_Do it faster, makes it stronger_\n\n_More than ever, hour after_\n\n_Our work is, never over_\n\n_Television_\n\n_Rules the nation_\n\n_Television_\n\n_Rules the nation_\n\n_Music's got me feelin' so free_\n\n_Celebrate and dance so free_\n\n_One more time_\n\n_Music's got me feelin' so free_\n\n_We're gonna celebrate_\n\n_Celebrate and dance so free_\n\n_Tonight (Hey!)_\n\n_Just feelin'_\n\n_Music's got me feelin' the need_\n\n_One more time_\n\n_Music's got me feelin' so free_\n\n_We're gonna celebrate_\n\n_Celebrate and dance to the stars!_\n\n_We're up all night to the sun_\n\n_We're up all night to get some_\n\n_We're up all night for good fun_\n\n_We're up all night to get lucky_\n\n_We're up all night to the sun_\n\n_We're up all night to get some_\n\n_We're up all night for good fun_\n\n_We're up for one more night!_\n\n_We're up all night to the sun (Oh celebration)_\n\n_Feelin' so free_\n\n_One more night!_\n\n_We're up all night to the sun (Oh celebration)_\n\n_(Music's got me) Feelin' so_\n\n_Our work is, never over_\n\nI held my pose at the very end of the song, both of my arms outstretched as I breathed heavily. Choreography was not my strongest trait, so I had just stood there with my mic in the holder. The crowd cheered, and I smiled as I began the last song.\n\n_Say something I'm giving up on you_\n\n_I'll be the one if you want me to_\n\n_Anywhere I would've followed you_\n\n_Say something I'm giving up on you!_\n\n_And I am feeling so small_\n\n_It was over my head_\n\n_I know nothing at all_\n\n_And I will stumble and fall_\n\n_I'm still learning to love_\n\n_Just starting to crawl_\n\n_Say something I'm giving up on you!_\n\n_I'm sorry that I couldn't get to you!_\n\n_Anywhere I would've followed you! (Oh-oh!)_\n\n_Say something I'm giving up on you!_\n\n_And I will swallow my pride_\n\n_You're the one that I love_\n\n_And I'm saying goodbye!_\n\n_Say something I'm giving up on you! (Say something, say something, say something)_\n\n_I'll be the one if you want me to (Say something, say something, say something)_\n\n_Say. Some. Thing._\n\n_I'm giving up. On. You._\n\n_I'll. Be the one. If you want. Me. To._\n\n_Say. Something._\n\n_I'm giving up. On you._\n\n_I'll. Be the one. If you want. Me. Tooooooo_\n\n_(Say) Say something I'm giving up on you! (I'm giving up. On. You.)_\n\n_(I'll) I'll be the one if you want me to! (If you want. Me to.)_\n\n_Say something I'm giving up on you! (Say something I'm giving up on you!)_\n\n_I'll be the one if you want me to! (If you want me to! Oh, if you want me to!)_\n\n_Anywhere I would've followed you!_\n\n_Say something (Say something)_\n\n_Say something (Say something)_\n\n_Say something (Say something) (Oh)_\n\n_Say something I'm giving up on you (Oo-oo-oo-oo-oo)_\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; I smiled as the crowd cheered. Out of the corner of my eye, I saw Trevor start to sprint towards the stage. I had no idea what his intentions were, but I could tell he was crying. Just before he reached the stairs, the lights--the entire system, all around the park--went dark. \"Oh, _shit_,\" I whispered. Then I turned, and with my vision, went down the stage and followed Trevor's scent trail. \"God_damn_ it!\" I said.\n\n**Hey guys, and thank you so much for your dedication and patience with me. Thankfully, the school year is halfway--more than halfway--over, and I'm thinking about going back to homeschooling. That way, I'll have much more time to pursue my interests, like YT and music, and, of course, this.**\n\n**Anyways, enough with the life talk. I'll see you guys next time.**\n\n**Momentine!**\n\n  \n  \n\n","series":{"name":"A Life in High School","previous":"https://fse.anthro.fr/stories/940611-a-life-in-high-school-ch-4.json","next":"https://fse.anthro.fr/stories/975677-a-life-in-high-school-ch-6.json"}}