I need you, I need you, I need you

chapter 93-learn to fly

Piper's p/v
Freddy and I sit in the back where no one can hear us. If anyone did I would seriously move continents.
"So what's up, girlfriend?"
"That's the thing, we shouldn't continue this stupid lie anymore. You were right, Heath doesn't care about us dating. I thought maybe he would get jealous but I was too in my head. Thank you for playing along, I owe you one."
"You don't owe me anything. We've all been down that path. There's someone out there who is just waiting for you to give them the time of day. Heath isn't the only attractive guy in this world. You just need to put yourself out there."
"Heath never had interest in me to begin with. When he first asked me out on a date it was just to make Audrey jealous. He doesn't know I like him, and thank God he doesn't. I couldn't fathom the idea of him thinking I'm a complete loser."
"For having pure feelings for someone? If he makes fun of you then he's the loser. If anything he's the loser for pining after a girl who couldn't give a fuck about him."
"But doesn't that make me a loser too?"
"You're not actively searching for him. Heath is literally eyeing her when he's supposed to be practicing with you."
"I guess you have a point. Thank you for being my fake boyfriend." I wrap my arm around him.
"It was a pleasure. Just know you have a friend waiting to play cupid."
"I will definitely need your services soon. Valentines is coming up and I cannot be single for another year."
"I feel you. Maybe we'll both get lucky and find someone. Well I'd love to stay and chat, but I gotta get back to the grouch. No seriously, I'd love to stay and chat."
"Why couldn't we have gotten paired up? Mrs. Holt is off her game or something. She literally paired Tyler and Jenna."
"An odd pairing indeed. Wish me luck, I'm trying to convince Drake to stop switching our songs. He's more indecisive than Mrs. Holt."
"Try being nice to him. I know he bickers with you a lot, but maybe he'll be a lot easier to work with if you lead things."
"Sounds hard, but I love a good challenge. Talk later." He gets up and walks down the steps. I look at Heath. Take a good look, Piper, because it's the last of him you'll ever see.

Drake's p/v
Freddy sits in his chair. I put my phone away. "Finally, you're back. If you're going to waste my time talking to your girlfriend then what's the point of-"
"You hate Die For you, I can tolerate the song, so let's just get this over with and hope we're never paired ever again! I'm sure you have great suggestions, but we just don't have time to memorize a whole new song. You can take creative expression for this song, I won't interrupt. Let's just get this over with." He grabs his binder and pulls out the sheet music. I frown at him and touch his forehead.
"You're heating up. Nah, you're gonna get me crazy too."
"I'm just trying to be civil. Now, let's be productive-"
"Ha! I knew you couldn't stay nice-"
"because we're both incredibly talented people who can get along. Yeah?" He smiles.
"I don't know what got into that little body of yours but it's creeping me out. It's literally me Drake, the boy you can't tolerate."
"Hello, Drake, it's me Freddy. The boy who just wants to get this over with."
"So you're only being nice to get rid of me."
"I'm only being nice because Piper told me to but it's getting really hard so why don't you just-"
"There's the Freddy I wish I didn't know. Welcome back to reality, buddy." I grab my music sheet. He frowns. I look at him. "Well let's be productive, Freddo!"
"I hate my life."

Audrey's p/v
"I was thinking we do Young Folks by Peter Bjorn and John. Simple lyrics."
"You think? I mean, I guess the duet is already set for us. I just think the lyrics are a little too easy-"
"Audrey!"
I look at Cole. "Yeah?"
"The song?"
"Right, um, where was I?"
"The first word. Are you ok? Does Heath have something on his face?"
"How should I know. I wasn't-"
"You weren't looking at him yet your head was turned to his direction. If you like him so much why don't you ask him out."
"I don't like him. Besides, he's clearly into three girls and none of them are me."
"Who are the three girls?"
"Miriam, Piper, and Rachel."
Cole laughs. "Rachel? Please, over Tyler's dead body."
"You don't see the way he looks at her?"
"He laughs at her jokes, sure, but that doesn't mean he likes her. Haven't you seen the way he looks at you?"
"Heath tried hitting on me last November but then I got a boyfriend and things just haven't been the same. Plus, he's a total ass to Mary. And even though we're no longer friends, it's a valid reason for me to not like him."
"I don't know what Heath is like to Mary, but he seems like a pretty cool dude. But if you don't like him, why are you looking at him?"
"Don't you mean were?"
"Audrey, your head is turned again."
I look back at Cole and sigh. "Promise not to tell anyone?"
"I promise. But all I'm saying is that you need to shoot your shot. It's like my aunt always says, nadie sabe lo que tiene hasta que al final lo pierde."
"Your aunt seems like a wise lady."
"Yes," Cole flips over his binder which reveals a picture of a blonde girl, "Anahí, my aunt."
"Audrey, can I ask you something?"
I look up. "Um, sure. What is it?"
"My father works at an Italian restaurant nearby. Would you like to eat dinner there with me?"
I look at Cole and then back at Heath. "Yes, I'd love to."
"Awesome. I'll set up reservations." He walks back to Piper. I look at Cole and smile. We squeal in excitement.
"You literally manifested it! Heath loves you!"
"I can't believe he left Piper just to ask me to dinner. I need to find a cute outfit."
"FaceTime me and we'll find you an outfit."
"Done! Heath is finally paying attention to me. But what about Rachel?"
"Heath doesn't like Rachel! And like I said, over Tyler's dead body. You're the girl he chose."
I smile. "Yeah, the girl he chose."