Michael Pov
I sat down in my designated seat in Mr.Richards class. We don't have assign seats but this is where I always sit and my friends come and crowd around.
"Hey,Mike have you heard about this newbie were getting today?"Johnny asked. I looked at him less interested than ever before. I mean so what, I have a lot of other things to think about. I have a performance tonight. Some how I have to get there before mother notices I'm gone. I like to think God blessed me with a voice. I refuse totell mother though, I fear she will flip out on me. But everyone here knows my secret.
Mr.Richards began talking but became interrupted by the entrance of the new kid. Everyone turned to look at the guy with a guitar case and a book bag on his back.
"Oh Mikey looks like you have a little competition."James taunted.
"How are you young man, you must be Prince Nelson? I'm Mr. Richards welcome. Please sit anywhere." All eyes followed him as he sat diagonal from me.
Once Richards finished his lecture he gave us time to ourselves. So of course we took this opportunity to meet the new guy. He sat with his guitar in his lap and light picked at it. "So you're a musician to huh?" I asked breaking the ice.
"Yea, I'm a musician." He answered never breaking focus from his guitar.
"Hey I have a performance tonight maybe u could come and show me what you've got." I suggested.
"Sorry pal, I have a performance of my own that I'm trying to practice for. Say what's your name anyway?" He asked slightly annoyed.
" Michael, Michael Jackson."
Prince Pov
Ain't this a bitch, Michael. The same guy I have to play after.
"Heard you were pretty damn good with those pipes Mike. At least my agent thinks so." I said. He smiled a little and gave me a nod of gratitude.
Class was over and we were in transition. "Say how about you hang with us today?" He offered. This guy is a hella friendly.
I agreed and I followed them to their next room. I sat up next to Michael and his cheerleader ass friends.
"So I have my gig at 9:30, when's yours?" I asked.
"9:00" he said as he watched the girls come through the door.
"Wow she beautiful! What's her name?" I asked Michael.he sat back in his chair and chuckled softly.
"That's Apollonia, She's a singer as well. She also is in a relationship." he said.
Damn shes fine, I know Mike said she had a man but her man ain't me and I need to be her man.
Michael POV
If he thinks for a second Apollonia will go for him he's on serious drugs. Apollonia is the most stuck girl to ever walk these halls. I for one have ever liked her, I just couldn't get with that attitude of hers. This Prince guys isn't so bad,he's a little odd , especially because he carries his guitar like its apart of his wardrobe. What would I look like carrying a mic everywhere I went.
After school,Prince and I were walking out of the building. "So where you headed?" I asked as I walk toward the parking lot.
"I was just gonna head home, I have to get a quick rehearsal in before the show." he answered.
"I could give you a ride,I just have to go get my sisters." I offered.
"Ugh alright I guess." He hopped in the passenger side and we took of to Lakeland High.
When he approached the main doors my sisters were walking out.
"Michael who is this?"Rebbie asks as she gets in the car.
"Prince this is my sister Rebbie." I introduced as she fastened their seat belts.
"Pleasure." he says looking over is left shoulder.
Rebbie POV
He was so damn fine. He looked so edgy and he seemed to have this "Badd Boy" thing going for him.
"So.. you play the guitar?" I asked trying to break the ice.
"Yea I do, do you?" he asked
"No, I sing a little but no instruments for me." I reply nervous like.
He approached Janet's dance school and she was sitting on the bench waiting.
"Michael what took so long, I was beginning to think you weren't coming."
"Now, why in the world would I leave you Donk?" he says snarky.
"Hello, what's your name ?" she asked.
"My name is Prince , what's yours because I sure hope Donk isn't it." He giggles.
"No my name is Janet and that's just a name big head over here gave me." she says as she hits Michael's shoulder.
"So at what point are you going to greet you big sister?" I say slapping her arm.
"Sorry dang, hi Reebs." she says as she rubs her arm.
Michael's POV
After I get Latoya from her writing club, I had toward home.
"Did you forget you had me in the car?" Prince asked with an attitude.
"No I remembered I just have to drop them off first." I answered focusing on the road.
When we get home, the girls hop out and other comes to the door greeting each of us with open arms. Prince gets out last, mother looked confused.
"Michael sweetheart who is your friend?" she asked as he approached the steps.
"My name is Prince Nelson ma'am, and you must be Mrs. J." he says as he shakes her hand .
" Why yes I am, its a pleasure to meet you young man. It's so wonderful Michael, you've met a friend. Come in I have some food on the stove." Mother says as we all go inside.
"So you're a musician huh? That's fantastic."Mother says as she fixes plates.
"Yes ma'am I actually have a gig today I 'm really excited about." he says
"Oh that's wonderful, you're mother must be proud" mother says
"Yes ma'am she is. You must be proud of Michael yourself." He says. Mother looks confused but agrees.
"Oh of course I am, he's a good son. He takes care of everything around here and still focuses on school. He isn't distracted by anything, I'm extremely proud.
After dinner , I look at the time and see that its 8:00 pm. I request to be excused and head upstairs.
"Michael , please make sure your sisters do they're homework will you?" mother asked.
"Yes ma'am." I answer.
After I make sure they'd finished their homework. I headed back down stairs to Prince who was sitting by the door.
"Mother I have to take Prince home , I'll be back okay?"
"Okay son, don't be too long ." mother says .
