Annabeth:

"Aghhhh guys were up next...." I said nervously, biting my fingers

"Were gonna do fine, we performed at the Buckingham Palace, whats so different now?" Tristen asked, tuning his guitar and sitting completely chillant

"Yeah calm down Annabeth" Max said, placing her hand on my shoulder

I took in a deep breath and smiled, they were right. I was just over reacting. We HAD performed at the Buckingham Palace, but that was different. Very different.

"And up next is a small, youtube famous, band that has come all the way to perform for us, please welcome... The Singers of The Palace!" the aanouncer called out, the stage lights now pointing to where we were supposed to enter

I took in a deep breath and we ran out, waving at the people in the stadium, cheering and clapping for us to performe. I felt the adrenaline rush through my body as I felt te spotlight on me. I missed this, and all because of one simple car ride did I loose it all... Until now.

Now I realize who got me into this mess, even if I was now enjoying it. Im sure the band wouldn't mind if I switched it up a bit.

"Hi" I said with a wave, shifting my body weight and taking the mic of the stand

"Hello, whats your name?" Ariana asked

Yes, when they ment professional singers they ment the tops, and I had to perform my best for Ariana Grande, Adam Levine, and John Legend.

"Im Annabeth, and that's Tristan, Meghan, and Max" I introduced, my constantly moving my legs because of the nervousness

"Alright and why are you here?" asked Adam

"Well were here because a dumb friend of mine decided it would be cool to bring the whole band over to get me to sign up so" I said with a smile, visibly seeing Shawn in the crown on the front row seats, his cheeks going red

"This songs written and dedicated to him today for doing me the best favor of my life" I said before preparing my self mentally for my cue

I heard the guitar begin to play, they already knew what I was doing which was why I loved them.

"Oh I thought that ive been hurt before" I started, hitting a high note before the whole band stopped playing the music, leaving everyone in suspence when suddenly the lights died out

"But no ones ever left me quite this sore" I continued, the band starting back up and this time not stopping

"Your words cut deeper than a knife"

"Now I need someone to breath me back to life" I continued, smiling when I saw SHawns face light up

"Got a feeling that im going under..." I sang, mimicking the way Shawns voice went low then high again, just like Max and I used to when we sang along with him

"You watch me bleeding till I cant breath" I burst out with a high note, a look of shock on the judges faces as I countinue to hit every high note, mimicking his voice and closing my eyes to end up seeing Max, Aiden and I jumping around my purple and black room back home. Yes even my little brother was a fan.

"And now that im without your kisses, ill be needing stitches" I finished off, opening my eyes to see Adam quickly rub his eyes and Ariana reach for a tishue

I smiled, I had impressed them. I looked beyond the emotional judges to see a mile plastered on Shawns face as e clapped and cheered, Georgia, Gloria, Dante and Sam cheering along side him.

"Th-that was amazing" John stuttered, I couldn't help but take in fast breaths to keep the oxygen pumping through my body.

"Thank you, but you wouldn't have been able to see this if it wernt for Shawn himself" I said with a laugh pointing at him in the crowd which caused a huge uproar

"Well then, I don't think we have any other option but to move you up to the next round" Ariana said, still trying to clear her nose

The crowd rose into a cheer as I all my band mates jumped on me. I hugged them all and we bowed before exiting the stage. I grabbed my water bottle but it was smacked out my hand when Dante rushed up to me and hugged me.

"Boy, stop making me drop my drinks" I snapped causing him to laugh at the memory

*FlashBack*

"Just sit still Dante or I'll make sure that monsta under your bed grabs you by the legs and drags you away" I threatened as I did his face paints

It was Halloween and his family and come to London and had decided to come visit Max and I. My accent was heavier back then, which was something he said he loved....

"I know that monster isn't real Annie" he replied, sitting still as I finished the skull on his face

He was a skeleton and I was supposed to be a ragged doll. You'd probably think I would dress up as a princess but I already was one as Dante told me and I agreed... So I dressed up as a dol to go along with his horror theme.

He looked at him self in the mirror and his eyes widened.

"Wow, you are a pro at art" he remarked, examining himself in the mirror

"Its nothing really Dante" I said with a shrug

He turned to me as if to tell me something but that's when the door swung open and Max ran in in her witch costume.

"Come on mates, don't get your knickers in a twist but Mum is going to let us go out alone!" She shouted with a cheer

We all giggled and laughed, racing out the front doors with guards quickly following behind.

"I heard theres a ghost who hunts down children because her own died" Max said in an extreamly spooky ghost voice which sent chills up my spine

"Stop that Max your going to scare Annie!" Dante warned, knudging her

We just continued the night until we got back home where there was a party. We snuck in and slid inbetween the guest, trying to get to the refreshments table. I grabbed some fruit punch and one I turned around some one bumped into me causing it to spill on my dress.

"Oh my god im so sorry Annie" Dante said completely startled as the red juice dripped down my dress

I only looked up at him and smiled.

"We can go somewhere with this" I said, a smile stuck on my face

And so, the pranking began. I would run into a hall with people in it and would scream that someone stabbed me and collapse on the floor but then get up slowly, coughing and choking up fake blood and dragging myself around.

This continued until we got tired and went to my room. I took a quick shower and he just washed off the face paint and changed back into his normal clothes. He began to braid in flowers into my hair as we sat at my mirror.

"I have no idea what I would do without a friend like you" I said with a smile

"I think my life would be pretty boring. I mean yeah sure I have my best friend Shawn back home but... Sometimes I miss you" he said with a sigh, tying off the braid

I admired myself quickly before turning to face him.

"I miss you too. A lot. And I wish we didn't live so far away" I said softly

"Annabeth... I really like you" he blurted out

Suddenly his lips came in contact with mine. I felt a spark then, but to be serious... Im not sure about that anymore.. Even if it was just four yeas ago...

*Flashback ends*

I saw the sudden seriousness in Dantes face at the memory. I rejected anything having to do with his crush on me. I just... I didn't want to hurt him which I think I did after we lost connection for a whole year before I came. I couldn't help but feel like I would drag him down, cause after that I fell extreamly ill. But I couldn't say I loved him either. He was my best friend, and maybe taking a next step would ruin that...

"Well I think I enjoy spilling your drinks" he snapped before turning on his heels and excusing himself

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OML guys thank you for 155 reads Oh mah lord I love yall so much! I wonder whats going to happen in the next round of the talent show... I guess Shawn wasn't really expecting Annabeth to sing Stitches huh?