Meeting altogether

"Are you nervous?" Lyla asked, looking at (Y/N) now in that blue angelic dress matched with those gloves and headband. In addition, the girl went for silver dangling earrings. She also wore silver boot leggings and gold and silver bangles completed the image. (Y/N) didn't wear much makeup minus a little gloss on her lips.

"A bit, but that always happens, right?" (Y/N) asked. The audition was unbelievably today, and she had to perform the best. Considering this was just an audition, she chose the song, Girls Just Wanna Have Fun. It's an old song, but it describes me best. It's also fun to sing.

"You will be fine," Lyla soothed, "I'm sure-"

But Lyla didn't finish that sentence as a pop sound was heard and the car tottered to a stop.

"Oh, love, what-" Lyla said, as she went outside to notice a flat tyre.

"Of all the days!" Lyla groaned, as (Y/N) came to inspect the damage herself.

"It's no big deal, right?" (Y/N) asked.

"Of course not, but changing tyres take time and I wanted to make sure you get there early!" Lyla groused.

"Umm, Lyla... before you keep on, I think we should-" (Y/N) started, wanting to say to push the car to the side as they were blocking oncoming traffic as someone interrupted her.

"Is everything wrong here?" A strangely familiar voice asked.

"Yes, just a flat, we will fix it no prob," (Y/N) said before turning around to see who asked her the question to ejaculate, "August!"

"Yep, that's me. A surprise," August said. From the last time that (Y/N) saw him, he was even more banged up. A cut lip, and bruised face. His arms were filled with even more bandages, slightly more bloodstained than she liked to see. She also saw the limp on his right leg.

"Good Lord, what happened to you?!" (Y/N) yelped.

"Never mind that, mind if I lend a hand?" August asked politely, completely ignoring my concern. I frowned, but let them.

"Thank you," Lyla told August, "And sorry for the problem," She said, as she started to fix up the tyre. August stopped her, with a look to (Y/N) before speaking.

"Where are you going?" August asked politely once again.

Lyla answered quickly, "To Phantaz Hall, and we need to get there real quick. So, thank you again for your help, sir, but if you can please..."

"I'm going to the same place, I can take you there. Someone else can take your car in the meantime," August quipped.

Lyla looked startled, so did I. "Why are you helping us?"

"'Coz you are my friend," August winked at (Y/N), "And it's no prob, you see. There's plenty of space."

"Jaspar," August called out, for a man of the same age to arrive here. Lyla ogled at him while August said, "Can you please help out with my friends here and fix their car while bringing it to their home? I'll be escorting them instead."

"But, sir-" Jaspar started protesting, but August gave a look that said, 'No buts.'

"Yes,sir," Jaspar said, as Lyla went over to him to tell the address, and I came to say, "Thank you."

August felt happy to hear 'Thank you' from (Y/N) and beckoned both her and Lyla with him. His transportation was a stretch limo, which (Y/N) and Lyla couldn't help to gape.

"Who are you?" Lyla finally asked.

"August Pierto," August's answer was curt.

"The famous businessman's son?!" Lyla asked. August nodded, and then went inside.

Lyla whispered to (Y/N), "How did you befriend him?"

(Y/N) shrugged, and went inside the limo herself. Lyla followed suit. Afterwards, they were driving away.

"So, are you competing?" (Y/N) asked, just to break the silence.

August laughed, "Of course not! I'm just supporting a friend of mine."

"Friend?" (Y/N) asked, surprised considering August's slightly eccentric behaviour, she found it a bit hard to see him with friends.

"You will see..." August said, and there was more silence afterwards.

August wanted to talk to (Y/N) but not in front of Lyla. He cravd to know (Y/N) more, and maybe he will today...

***

They reached in no time at all, with Lyla giving a little pep talk and questioning her choice of friends. So, it could be said that (Y/N) was gad to get out of that limo and Lyla had to handle everything for her so she could be free for a while.

It also gave some alone time with August, which he was very happy about.

"So, where's your friend?" (Y/N) asked, which made August frowned. He wanted her to pay her attention to him now that they are alone, not talk about someone else.

"Well, we will probably find him soon enough. He'll probably be wished luck by the others..."

"The others?" (Y/N)'s brow knitted.

"Y'see, when we were young... we somehow found each other... and created a bond..."

"No details?" (Y/N) asked.

"Top secret. If I tell you, you'll probably go to Area 51..." August said.

"Are you for real?" (Y/N) asked, looking so incredulous that August had to laugh.

"Maybe but all I can say is that we met each other, helped each other, and became the best of friends..."

(Y/N) wanted to probe some more, but she decided to let the matter go, and August was now walking until he spotted something, "There they are!"

"Ahh?!" (Y/N) said, because August was pointing to four guys surrounding another, seeming to wish luck. They also seem very familiar.

"Hey guys," August said, putting his arm around (Y/N) and greeting them. The other five looked up, startled at the sight: Sky, Eli, Dan, Henry and Archie. All staring at (Y/N) and August who looked all... close. Jealousy sparked and turned into satisfaction when she shrugged him off to meet them.

"Eh? Why did you do that? At least hit me if you didn't like it," August said to (Y/N).

"You never really change, do you, August? What were you doing with (Y/N)?" Archie asked.

"You know her?" Eli asked suddenly, surprised by these turn of events. And a bit miffed that she's been making boy friends left and right. What if she succumbed?

"We met at the park, it was a fun day, wasn't it?" August directed to (Y/N), who nodded. Having a tight feeling in his chest, Henry piped up, "Not as fun as the day at the boutique, right, Angel? Your even wearing my dress!"

"Of course, I have even added a few touches, do you like them?" (Y/N) asked, showing off. Henry was quick to take out his phone and snap a picture.

"Of course, Angel. If only you showed a bit more~" Henry sighed.

"Pervert," (Y/N) whispered.

"Angel?" Sky asked, brows knitting at the fond nickname that Henry gave her, as well as taking a picture of his songbird.

"Why not? Doesn't she look like an Angel, Sky?" Henry asked, gesturing to (Y/N). She blushed.

"(Y/N) is (Y/N). That's how I like her," Eli said, moving protectively to her.

"Sheesh, if that's how you feel..." Henry said to Eli, then looked at Sky.

"To me, she's a cute songbird. I'm ready to see you smoke them all," Sky said to (Y/N).

(Y/N) laughed, "Including you?"

"After this, there will be 7 finalist. I'll be there, and you too. Hold onto that promise," Sky said.

"Sure, you will be in for a surprise..." (Y/N) winked.

Eli felt jealous that she was giving Sky special treatment and moved to put his shoulder on her waist. (Y/N) ducked down and moved back.

"Nice try, Eli," Archie laughed.

"I expected that from Henry but not from you," August chimed in.

"Hey!" Henry piped up.

"Are you all done here or are you making a circus. Keep it up, just make fools of yourselves," Dan spoke for the first time, but his eyes sparked maliciously toward (Y/N). She rolled her eyes.

"What's that for, Hitler? Are you just this mean or do you want something else?" (Y/N) took a step closer toward him.

Dan's heart was beating faster, "What makes you think that?" He asked defensively.

"Still upset that I beaten you? Want to rileme up, is that it?" (Y/N)took another step forward, but Dan remained rooted to the spot. In fact, he liked (Y/N) approaching him nearer and nearer. His heart was beating more erratically.

"Hmph, I will beat you soon enough. Don't get too cocky," Dan scoffed.

"We will see, Hitler, we will see..."

"Hitler? What a perfect name for that upstart," Eli ejaculated from nowhere.

"You beat him? I'm not worthy to lick your shoes," Sky said.

"I applaud you for beating the Annihilator. I wish I could have seen it~" Henry said and clapped. The others did too.

"Aren't you suppose to be my friends?" Dan asked exasperatedly.

"Yep, but there are times when you need to get off your high horse, y'know?" Archie said.

"Yeah, Hitler, and (Y/N) being the one, eternal respect," August said.

"Don't you call me Hitler too!" Dan said.

"What? Don't want me to take (Y/N)'s pet name from you?" August asked.

"That's-that's not it!" Dan said, shoving August in the stomach. He grinned in pleasure, both at the blushing face and the pain on his stomach.

(Y/N) laughed at the scene and it pleased all 6 boys to hear the chimes.

"Attention!" The voice was speaking overhead, from speakers, "The talent show is about to start, contestants, please come backstage. Repeat: please come backstage."

"Good luck," the five boys chorused to (Y/N) and Sky.

"Thank you," they both said back.

Once they reached the backstage, both (Y/N) and Sky faced each other and shook hands.

"Good luck, you are going to do great," Sky said.

"You too, just bring all those funny acts and you'll be fine..." (Y/N) said.

"Of course, I'll be fine," Sky said haughtily and suddenly pulled (Y/N) into a hug. "And you'll be too."

(Y/N) was surprised at the gesture, but gently removed herself and waving goodbye to Sky.

He stood rooted to the spot as she left, and felt every nerve registering what he felt and memorializing it forever...

***

"Next up, Fanstar!" The announcer spoke, amid to polite clapping of the audience. They became hollers as they saw the beauty that was to behold.

"OK!" (Y/N) said in a cute voice, "Music!" She snapped her fingers.

It was immediately electric once she went off the first verse. Her dance moves were legit as she weaved around, singing her heart out pitch perfect. Her execution demanded praise, and praise she got as she hit it up. But the audience truly went ballistic as she sung out the chorus...

That's all they really want

Some fun

When the working day is done

Oh girls, they wanna have fun

Oh girls just wanna have fun (girls, they wanna, wanna have fun, girls wanna have)

Everyone stood up in applause, but 6 were rooted, 5 sitting and another standing. It was a moment of perfection seeing the (e/c) eyed girl standing with her arms soaring, her (h/c) hair waving to the music and the smile that lighted up the place. Only one thought, unconsciously reached their minds at the same time.

'She is mine...'