Chapter 8

When I entered the music room for the rehearsals, late, might I add, nobody even glanced at me. Everyone was busy looking at the obvious argument going on between Jace and Mr Lockheart as they were practically glaring at each other like they were about to murder the other person any minute now. Hmm. Just the day before they were acting like a gay couple and now they had come to this?

Maybe they were bipolar. I mused.

Jace's low voice brought me out of my thoughts. "It wasn't my fault. Instead of blaming her, you're blaming me?"

"Oh, so you're saying this isn't your fault?" Jace was not stupid enough to answer the rhetoric question. "We just lost our female lead! And all because of your stupid ass argument. This is the sole reason why relationships are not allowed between members."

I had never thought that a teacher would curse in front of students. He must be fuming if lost control of his temper like that. He sighed, and rubbed his forehead furiously."Now listen to me Jace Woods. You have two options. Either you solve out your problems with Gina, and get her back in this band, or you find us a better new lead. It's as simple as that. Until and unless you get us a lead by Friday, or you would be thrown out of the band. And trust me, I will make your life a living hell."

*****

After that, all of us were dismissed. I was gathering my stuff from my locker, when I heard some incoming voices around the corner. I quickly dashed behind a pillar for reasons instinctively. There were about three or four voices coming towards me. Two of them were definitely female while two were deep male voices.

"What are you going to do, Jace? Lockheart wasn't kidding when he said that he would ruin your life. As a teacher, he still has a lot of power. He can complain to the principal that despite the rules, you still fooled around with Gina." One of the girls said, in a curious tone. I was actually wondering about that myself.

"Hah. No way I am getting back with that bitch. She was so clingy, checking my text messages, kissing me in front of other hot girls and wanting to always be together. You know, I cheated on her because I wanted to get rid of her. I knew she would never let me have fun anymore. " A deep male voice groaned out. Jace.

What a fucking bastard. Though Gina didn't have the best reputation and what he just said did match her personality, but no girl deserves to be cheated on. Whenever she saw Jace touching or even talking with any other girl, she would barge into the girl accidentally, and make her fall on her ass. Of course everybody knew the pattern these incidents took place in, and for the next few days no one would dare to get in her way.

"So what're you going to do?" Noah asked.

I hear a sound of frustation come out of Jace's mouth. "I don't know, man I don't know. The best choice right now would be to find a another female lead. I may not care about school but I like that band a lot. Plus I do wanna make good music."

Emma snickered. "Well, good luck with that. Finding a better singer than Gina will be pretty hard. Although the girl herself is a total bitch, I have to admit that her voice rocks. If you just find a mediocre substitute, there is no way Mr Lockheart would accept her."

Jace sighed again, "Yeah, I know. By the way, you guys fucking suck. You're totally dumping this all on me. I can just tell by the looks on your faces."

"Well yeah. I mean, it is your problem. But for what it counts, I'm sure that you will do a splendid job as always, Jace." Noelle spluttered out, trying to hold back her laughter while patting Jace sympathetically on the back. The others didn't bother with the pretence and cackled loudly.

Jace glared at Noelle, but his hard gaze didn't faze her. When they started coming closer to me, I crept away from the lively scene undetected.

I wish that I had stayed for a few moments longer, just to hear Noah's words that confirmed my doom.

******

Next afternoon, at lunchtime

I looked around for a empty table to sit at in the crowded cafeteria. For the last few days, I had not made any friends or even acquaintances, which is quite pathetic really. But I did not really care about that matter, since I was already used to being alone. Even at my past schools, I pranked many teachers and students, so much that I had earned the respect of many peers. However, I was still a strange entity and though everybody was interested in my antics, no one tried to interact with me. They probably thought that it would be better for them to maintain their distance, in case I decided to do something to them. Besides, my less than stellar attitude towards others pushed away anyone who came too close.

This is also the reason why I was normally found at tables in the very corner of the cafeteria. After such a long time, it had become a habit of mine. So there I was, searching for a place to sit as isolated as possible, when an arm grabbed mine and led me towards a table with other four people.

I cried out in protest and looked up to see Jace's muscular back very close to my face. He pulled out a chair and sat on it, pulling me into his lap.

"What's this all about? And Jace Woods, I suggest you better let me off you lap or I will chop your dick off and shove it down your throat until you choke on it." I angrily yelled.

"Calm down and let me speak. And please stop roving about on my crotch because I'm a growing teenager and your delicious, juicy ass is not helping my self control." Jace hissed out, his eyes squinted, looking as if he was in pain.

I stopped moving almost immediately and muttered,"I swear to god, if you get a hard-on right now..."

Noah coughed out, a knowing smile on his face that was growing by the second. "Oh honey, I think it's already too late for that."

I glared at him. "Mind your own business. And stop smiling like a total creep. You look like someone who's going to rape a few babies after school."

That made his grin drop immediately.

Emma cut in," Okay that's enough everybody. Sasha, we brought you here to talk about something which is very important to us. We hope you can help us."

I glanced at her warily. "And that is?"

Noelle chuckled." Oh you're about to find out."