Jemma's Pov:

I woke up feeling the most relaxed I can ever remember feeling. When I tried to snuggle deeper into my warm comforter it squeezed me a little...

Jemma comforters don't squeeze..

I crack an eye open to see my super warm and snugglely blanket is actually Michael. Mmm I can so get used to waking up in his arms.

I pull a total creeper move and watch him sleep for a few minutes thinking about what he said last night. I wonder if he has stronger feelings then friendship for me. I mean he did kiss me a couple of times...

Or were those just comfort kisses?

"Jems I know I'm sexy but you can blink ya know" Michael's hoarse voice broke me out of my thoughts.

"Sorry Mikey I was just thinking about things."

"Yeah today's a big day, So how about you go get your cute little butt ready while I make us some breakfast then we can head over to your old house. I'll get you some sweats and a shirt to wear."

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"Alright I think that's the last of it." I finally announce handing Michael the last box of my things.

I decided to basically take everything but my furniture. We've been here 4 hours and I'm beat. Too bad I don't have time for a nap before I go meet Tom. I'm nervous about it but Michael's coming with me and we're meeting at a restaurant.

 So things cant get too bad right?

"Damn Jems how can one person have so many boxes of clothes. I mean hello, you only have one body. I'm not going to even get started on your shoe collection. That was just scary!" Michael complained as he hefted the last box into the back of his truck.

"Oh ha ha dork, I already explained that I have different kinds of clothes for different reasons. Plus hello a girl can never have too many shoes! Besides the day I get rid of something will be the day I actually end up needing it. Then I'll have to go shopping and waste time and money. So in the long run it just makes sense to keep it all!" I reason maturely but ruin it by sticking my tongue out at him playfully.

"Careful Jems, you keep sticking that tongue out and I may have to do something to it" He winks then walks out leaving me picturing what he'd to my tongue.

Did the heater just kick on?

We pull up to Joe's Crab Shack and Michael puts the car in park. I sit there for a minute silently reassuring myself that I've already heard the big stuff so now it's just the details.

Michael grabs my hand and kisses the inside of my palm. 

I like that gesture.

"It's gonna be okay sweetheart. I'm not gonna let anything hurt you. We're just going to have a nice late lunch and learn some new information. See, nothing to worry about. It's just like school, ya know learning, eating and hey your favorite teacher too. So yep just like school. I gotcha, love. Now lets go get some crabs!! Yum Yum" he says while rubbing his belly.

My heart fluttered at his use of the L word. Is that what this feeling is? Does he feel it too?

 Then reality kicks in and I remember it's a friendly love. 

Or just an expression and absolutely nothing to get worked up about. 

Mentally sighing at my stupid thoughts, I get out.

Michael leads me to the table on the back patio with his hand on my back. When he pulls out my chair for me he leans down to whisper "Everything's gonna be okay."

I nod and look over at Tom. "Hey Tom or uhh Dad. Umm I'm not sure what to uhh call you anymore." I whisper.

Is it me or did he flinch like I slapped him?

"Jemma Bean just call me whatever you're comfortable with but I hope that one day it'll be dad." He leaned forward. "I'm sure you have questions but before we start, how about introductions?" He puts his hand out to Michael to shake.

"Oh yeah sorry. Pops this is Michael, Michael this is Pops."

They shake hands and Pops smiles "So you're the famous Michael. I've heard a lot about you. Blue seems to really like you."

"Well I'm glad cause I really liked Blue too. I've heard a lot about you Tom. In fact Jems told me about you and Susan the first time we uhh hung out."

Hehe he means my first detention with him.

What was Pops talking about Blue really liking Michael. They only talked for a few minutes. Hmm, I'm gonna have to ask Michael about that. We place our orders then Pops leans forward again and sighs.

"Ok I'll start from the beginning." He takes a deep breath then continues.

"I was 19 years old and fell head over heels in love with a woman a few years older then me. I was a sophomore in college. On scholarship and working full time to pay for my apartment and expenses. She was beautiful and smart as hell. Anyway Terri and I dated for a little over a year and I decided to take her to meet my family because I was planning on asking her to marry me. The weekend went great. I was a little worried about how Danny would act. He was usually a prick but he was really nice to her."

"Anyway about a month later she broke up with me. As you can see for Danny. She said that she was too old for me and well, essentially I wasn't the ideal husband because I was young, financially strapped and, planning on opening a club after I graduated. That didn't fit with what she had planned for herself. I was crushed so I left. I backpacked through Italy and Greece well basically everywhere but the USA. I was gone over 2 years. When I came back it was Christmas time and we all ended up at my parents' home. I learned then that a couple of months after I left they married and later had a daughter. A couple of days into my stay Danny and Terri showed up with you. I'll never forget that day. I was sitting on the floor reading and you walked up to me in a tiny red velvet dress with polished black dress shoe and your hair in pigtails. You grabbed my hand and in the most adorable toddler voice said 'Hi I'm Jemma, you be my friend and read to me' and from that moment on you had me wrapped around your little finger." he smiled at the memory.

"That night after everyone was asleep I sat in the kitchen just thinking. You see I'd done the math and you were too old to be Danny's. I thought about all the things that meant, I'd already decided to fight for joint custody and was picturing how to decorate my daughter's room. While I was lost in all the plans I was making your mom came into the kitchen. I was waiting for her to say something but, she didn't so I did. My exact words were 'why didn't you send me a message that I had a daughter?' Of course she laughed and denied it but, I told her I'd done the math and you were conceived two months before she ever met Donald. Then she explained rather calmly that you were a premature baby. That you were very lucky to even be alive. She was very convincing and Danny treated you like you were his reason for breathing. I thought surely he would have said something to me if I was your father. I forgave him because of you. I wanted to be a part of your life and see my amazing little niece grow up. Your mom and Danny eventually had Jen and Justin. Don't get me wrong, I loved them but, I just didn't have the bond that I did with you." He took another deep breath and continued.

"When you were about ten your mom and I got into a huge argument and she band me from seeing you guys. Danny was there when this happened and actually stood up to her. Saying that it would hurt you because we were so close and I always took care of you. Basically that I was like your third parent. Your mom compromised and said fine I could still see you but, Jen and Justin weren't as close and were young enough that it wouldn't cause any damage to them. That's why over the years Jen and Justin never came over and I didn't go over. Danny would drop you off or I'd pick you up on weekends or holidays. Right before you turned 15 Danny called me. He sounded like he'd been crying. When I asked what was wrong; he just said that you and your mom had been having a lot of problems and would I be willing to take you more often and maybe help you get a job so you wouldn't be home as much to deal with her crap. Of course I jumped at the offer to spend more time with my Jemma bean. You started coming over more often and Susan and I loved having you. As you know Susan can't have kids so she felt like you were her surrogate daughter."

"You were still too young to legally work. So I had you help out at the club so you wouldn't have to deal with Terri and could make some extra money. It was supposed to be temporary until you turned 16 but you were great and seemed to really like it so it turned permanent. I got the best manager around with the added bonus of spending more time with you. That's how its been the last few years. Yesterday started like every other Monday. We were at the club for our weekly meeting when Danny called. I declined his first call and kept the meeting rolling. He called back immediately and I answered in case something happened to you. He was frantic and started crying. I went to the office and tried calming him down. That's when it all came out." His eyes watered but he blinked it back.

"I was your father, Terri always knew and finally told him a few years back. That was the real reason he called that day. He wanted me to spend time with my daughter but Terri made him swear not to tell. That was also the reason she agreed to let us keep seeing you after the big blow out we had. She was worried we would figure out that you were my daughter and I'd take her to court. She didn't want that to happen because even then she had her eyes set on eventually running for mayor. In fact the only reason either of us knows right now is because you walked in on them fighting."

I sat back and silently thanked Michael for holding my hand. I wanted to cry right now. I mean I knew Terri was a bitch but this is just beyond words. I cleared my throat and looked up at Tom, my dad

"Well I always thought of you and Susan as parents. So I guess nothings really changed except now y'all actually are."

The food arrived and we all chatted. "You know you could move in with me and Susan" Pops said.

"I really wouldn't mind that but I don't want to have to drive 45 to and from school everyday and it's my last year so I definitely don't want to transfer. Don't worry I'll be fine staying at Michael's."

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We do our morning run then head home to eat and get ready for school. Since I missed the last two days of school I head out while Michael's in the shower to get there early and catch up with my homies.

I was leaned by my locker talking to Tina and Robby pop when my phone went off. I looked at the text message from Michael.

Jems can you come to my class before the bell rings? 

I text back B right there.

When I get to his room I knock and he answers immediately. He closes the doors and says "So you rock my socks huh?"

hehe "Oh you know I do." I cooed laughing at his momentary look of surprise.

"So Jems was that what you were doing the night the guys were there?" He purred, his voice dropping an octave and sounding sexy as sin.

I smirked, enjoying the thrill that ran through me "Rockin your socks... Not that I recall. I'm thinking if I had rocked your socks we'd both remember." I wink at him.

He just laughed and shook his head. "No I meant, so that's why you were in there so long the other night. You were leaving me your little love note on the mirror and rearranging everything. You even changed the way the toilet paper comes off."

I giggled at his tone. "I swear you have OCD! haha I just wanted to see if you'd notice. You're not mad are you?"

"No you goofy girl but you owe me a thumb war sweetheart" He said with a smirk.

"Yeah, yeah you can have me at home" OMG did I just say me instead if it.

I'm blushing so hard my ears are burning

"Is that so? Well how about I race you home sweetheart?" he waits a second then busts out laughing. "Jems you're too funny! " He leaned in and gave me a soft slow kiss on the lips. 

Just like last night. Only it felt different, not comforting this time, more like an offering.

I don't know what came over me but I grabbed him by his shirt and pulled him closer and kissed him harder.

 He instantly responded, tangling one of his hands in my hair and the other held onto my hip, pulling me even closer to him.

He sucked on my lower lip and a little moan escaped me.

 I slid my hands into his hair and held him to me as his tongue massaged mine.

The bell rang and I jumped back. We stared at each other silently for a second

"Well that was a hell of a goodbye kiss." I say a little breathlessly.

He isn't saying anything... oh man I must have read the signals wrong. I turn around and run out of the door. 

About 10 seconds later I hear him yell "Jemma wait"

I just keep going. Fighting the urge to cry. 

Stupid! I was just plain stupid.

What I just did was totally stupid and possibly ruined our budding friendship.

The day passed in a hazy blur of constant thought. 

This hurt, like really hurt. I tried my best to not show it.

 Well at least I didn't make any scenes. I just spent classes staring out the windows or down at my desk.

I couldn't even muster the will to talk to my friends. I just sat and thought about him.

He doesn't want me.

Of course he doesn't want me, I'm just a stupid kid and everything he did was because he was a friend.

I probably ruined our friendship.

He's gonna hate me now or at least feel completely awkward around me. I'm no better then Carrie or Mrs. Keef. Making unwanted advances on him.

Now he'll go back to treating me like just a student.

He never really did just act like I was a student but, I guess he'll start now.

I'm sitting at lunch at this point when Tina yanks me up by my arm and drags me to the bathroom. "Spill it Baby doll. It's obvious something's wrong so tell me what's going on." she pleads hugging me.

That small gesture from her broke me and I cried. Not great dramatic sobs but steady silent tears.

Tina freaked, we've known each other since birth and in the last 8 years of our friendship she's only seen me cry once. That was when my grandparents died.

So I gave my BFF a quick run down of everything that's happened the last couple of weeks.

"Shit Jems, you want me to kick Terri's ass. I'll bust the bitch's kneecaps" she says in a gangster voice.

I managed a little smile and told her that I was fine. "You know you can stay at mine right? It'll be like a nonstop slumber party!" she says happily

"Thanks but I've got it covered. I was staying with Michael but after what I did he probably won't want me there. It'll be too awkward. So I'll just go with my original plan and stay in a hotel until my birthday. Then lease an apartment." I shrug my shoulders like it wasn't a big deal when that was what was hurting most right now.

"Hold up Chicka! Who is Michael and what did you do that would make things weird between y'all?"

I told her all about him and I, but left out the fact that he was our teacher

"OMG you're in love" she screamed jumping up and down then throwing her arms around me and hugging me fiercely.

"What? No... Its just a crush. It cant be. I haven't known-"

She cut me of "Haven't you heard of love at first sight. It's definitely more than a crush. Your eyes light up when you talk about him and I wouldn't be so quick to think he doesn't feel the same. From what you just told me he acts like way more then just your friend." She says reassuringly.

"I thought so too. So I took a chance with the kiss and he kissed me back. Like seriously kissed the hell out of me. After that though he just stood there. He didn't say anything, just stared." I mumbled feeling like a complete idiot.

"Well that's simple. He's a guy and all guys are idiots! I bet he'll come crawling back and explain it. Your kiss was just so amazing that you stunned him stupid! He'd be a complete dumb ass if he didn't! In which case you're better off without him." She declared completely serious in her belief that guys are the dumber sex and frequently have their brain short circuited by awesome chicks.

The bell rang and she physically dragged me to class.

I'm sitting in Michael's class doing everything I can to avoid looking at him. He's being weird. Usually he's talking to everyone and laid back. Now he's being short and not unfriendly exactly. More like he isn't in the mood to deal with everyone.

Is he that upset with me? 

 That's a definite duh!

I just stared at my desk and thought about what Tina said. I wish that's the case but I'm not going to get my hopes up. I can't be that lucky. 

Maybe I'll leave early and get my stuff from his house to avoid the awkward "It's not you, it's me. You're a great kid but I want someone more grown up." talk.

Yeah I'll ditch last period. I notice from the corner of my eye that Michael is passing out papers. I'm the last one he gives it to. 

I look down to check out my grade but a post it note catches my eye. I lean down a little closer to read it.

Jems

We need to talk about this morning. It breaks my heart that you're upset.

You're ignoring my calls and texts. Don't shut me out now.

Please just stay after class so we can work this out.

I don't regret it. Not at all!

XXX Michael

I feel his eyes on me and finally look up. I give a little nod. The bell rings and my heart starts to beat faster and palms begin to sweat.

 Please let Tina be right.

 I stay in my seat as everyone walks out.

Michael locks the door and comes and squats down next to me. He raises my chin with his finger and smooths his thumb on my cheek.

I can't help but to lean into his hand.

"Jemma, I'm so sorry for earlier. I was just stunned and then I was waiting to see what you thought. I wasn't quiet because I regretted it. I was literally holding my breath hoping you wouldn't say that it was all a mistake. I like you Jems. Like really like you. I know that everything is moving quickly with us but it all just feels so right. We've spent so much time together and I've wanted to ask you out since the first time we met when you bumped into me. I tried to fight what I was feeling and just settle for us being friends because I didn't want you to feel pressured and I was worried my being a teacher would gross you out. But you changed that with the kiss this morning. I'm not going to say things from here on out will be simple and perfect because that'd be a lie. We can't have a normal relationship. We can't go out on dates unless we go out of town. We can't hold hands and kiss in the halls because here I'll just be your teacher. So I'll understand if you just want to be friends but I really hope you still want more."

I'm silent through his whole speech.

"Michael you big jerk face! I've told you a thousand times that you being a teacher doesn't matter to me. I don't care about all the other stuff. We'll work it all out. I just want you." I said as I leaned in to kiss his lips.

The bell rang signaling I was late. He wrote me a pass and pulled me into a hug

"So just to clarify everything. You'll be my girlfriend?"

I nod and give him a quick kiss. His eyes light up and he smiles. "See you at home big mouth"

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The next week passed by really quickly. The first couple of days were a little weird because I had to make extra sure to call him Mr. Jenkins in class. 

I almost slipped up the first day when I walked in through the door and as I passed he whispered "Good afternoon beautiful."

We settled into a nice routine. At school we were Mr. Jenkins and Jemma James but at home we were just Mike and Jems. 

We came home and Michael would grade papers while I did my homework. We would cook dinner and clean together. We cuddled on the couch and watched movies. 

On the nights that I worked sometimes he came with me and helped. Everyone at The Zone really liked him. He's kind of becoming unofficially part of the staff.

Apparently he's like me and lives off just a few hours of sleep. So late at night when most of the world is sleeping we would go for walks along the beach or go star gazing out in the fields. 

Holding hands and speaking softly even though we were all alone. It seemed to add to the romantic late night atmosphere.

I never actually slept in the guest bedroom.

 The first couple of nights we fell asleep on the couch together and after that we just slept in his room.

 Unfortunately no funny business went on other than some semi heavy make out sessions.

He's adamant that we take our time with all the physical stuff. He doesn't want to make me feel like that is the only thing he wants from me.

Uhh I'll admit it. To myself at least, I'm pretty sure I'm in love with that big goofy Jerk face!

Today is Monday and I have my first meeting for student council during lunch and the first meeting for the Majors after school.

 On my way to third period me and Tina were talking about Michael and how she can't wait to meet him.

"You will soon baby-cakes it's just that umm. Well it's all so new and-" I was cut off by someone grabbing my hand and leaning down on his knees "I love you Jemma! I always have. Will you please be my girl" Eric, Drake's best friend screamed.

I pulled my hands out of his and just stood there gaping at him.

Where the hell did this come from I've only talked to him a few times. I don't even really know him. I look around and see everyone was watching what was happening. 

I didn't want to embarrass him so I leaned down and pulled Eric up.

"Wow I'm flattered Eric but I'm with someone that I care about very much." I explained trying to let him down easy. Instead of asking him what in the hell made him think this was a good idea.

He yanked me to him and smashed his lips to mine roughly. I pushed him off and noticed Michael down the hall. He just shook his head and turned away.

 Oh no, what if he thought I kissed Eric?

Suddenly I'm livid! How dare this asshole kiss me like that. I was trying to let him down nicely. Well fuck that!

"What the flippin fuck is wrong with you asshole? You don't go around mouth raping girls when they just told you point blank they're not interested in you! Don't you ever try that again or I swear to god. I'll take rusty garden shears to your balls! Got it!?! It's not ever gonna happen! Not now and not 10 years from now. And for your sake you better hope my boyfriend doesn't get mad because I swear I'll taser your ass!" I screamed as I stormed off leaving a stunned audience behind.

Tina and Robert in their usual fashion just laughed and yelled "Owned!!"

In class I ignored the talk and questions. Seems everyone is freaking out because I got mad. Apparently I didn't even show that much anger when I argued with Drake.

Yeah well duh I thought. This is so much worse. Michael just saw me and another guy kissing. I accidentally just cheated on the greatest guy in the world!

I'll explain everything and he'll understand right?

It's lunch and I walked in late to the class we use for our student council meeting. I was going to blow it off and talk to Michael but he wasn't in his classroom. 

I had just texted him that we needed to talk. I was looking down at my phone waiting for a text back when I hear my favorite voice in the world.

"Thanks for joining us. Jemma please take a seat." Michael called calmly from the front of the class where he sat on the desk. 

 I nodded and sat in the first chair I saw.

15 minutes later the meeting was called to a close.

"For those of you running for leadership positions please hang back a second so I can take your names and what position you want to campaign for." he announced.

I waited for everyone else to go up and leave so I could try to talk to him about what he saw.

"Michael I swear it wasn't what it looked like. Please don't be mad at me and let me explain." I begged.

He looked at me and sighed.

I could feel the sting in my eyes. He's not going to hear me out...

"Jemma there's nothing to explain. I saw everything-"

I cut in "No Michael you didn't. I swear I turned him down and he just-"

Now he interrupted me. "I know Jems I saw everything, well until I left. I'm not mad at you. I was mad at him for kissing you and I walked away so I wouldn't do anything stupid. I trust you and know you're not the kind of person that cheats." He smiled and caressed my cheek

"So you're not mad at me. You know I wouldn't do something like that to you." I smiled at him as I feel the lead weight that's been crushing my chest ease completely.

"I do wish I had stayed though. From what everyone was saying in class after. You really freaked out on that idiot. I heard there were threats of violence involving gardening equipment! More importantly, a very heartfelt confession of love for this mysterious boyfriend of yours." He said with a huge smirk which caused me to blush scarlet.

"What. uh,. no ,, that's not.. grr you know how the rumor mill is. I just said that-" He laughed at my stuttering attempt at talking and pulled me to him.

He placed a soft kiss on my neck and whispered in my ear. "Here I was hoping, I wasn't the only one in the love boat."

I felt an insane amount of happiness burst through me. Is he implying that he loves me?

"Come on babe we gotta get to class." he released me and we walked to class at an appropriate distance from each other. 

It didn't matter though, I couldn't keep the smile off my face. I probably could have been punched and still smiled like a moron. He might love me too!

We'd finished the lesson and had about 10 minutes left until the bell rang. "Alright class, Good job today. Y'all can spend the rest of class chillin. Just don't get too loud. We don't want Mr. Erickson getting called down here."

Most of the girls giggled and one particular tramp said in what I guess was supposed to be a seductive tone. "Oh Mr. Jenkins we'd never do anything to get you in trouble sir."

I rolled my eyes "Puh lease get a life trick." I managed to mutter even though I was gnashing my teeth together.

Tina just laughed and Robby pop decided to talk to Michael. He's been doing that more and more lately. I think he has one of those heterosexual man crushes on him, not that I blame him. Michael is beyond amazing.

"So Mr. J. How's life been treating you?"

Michael leaned back onto his desk and said "Really great. In fact the best it's ever been." he shot a quick smile at me. 

Awe that man is just too damn sweet!

"Ooooh I know that look! Congrats Teach!" Robby grinned and wiggled his brows suggestively.

Michael raises his eyebrow questioningly "I'm not following Rob. What look do I have and you're congratulations on what exactly?"

"The 'I have the best girlfriend in the world and am totally whipped look'! So congrats sir." Robert said like it was the most obvious thing in the world.

That comment had a domino effect. Every female and most guys in class looked up to see his response. I bit my cheek. I know he's the cool young teacher and everyone talks to him but jeez Robby pop haven't you ever heard of the word private!

"Oh is that the look I have? And you know this look how? Personal experience perhaps Rob?" He joked back

"Nah I'm never letting a chick wrap me around her little fingers! I just know cause I'm that awesome!"

Michael rubbed the back of his neck and laughed a little "Well I guess you busted me Rob. I most definitely have the most amazing girl in the world and I guess I am a little whipped cause I'd do anything for her!"

I couldn't restrain the smile that bloomed.

"Wow Sir! It sounds like it could be pretty serious" I say just so he'll talk more about his amazing girl. Which of course is me! That's right skanks he's taken! So y'all can just step off!

He must have read my thoughts or something because usually if someone asked something that personal he would politely decline to talk about it.

 Instead he said "Yep very serious. She just moved in with me a little while ago. I'm a very lucky guy!" He said with a huge smirk.

I could feel my cheeks heat

"Speaking of being whipped and totally in love, I see you must have talked to your Michael. Jems cause you've been nothing but big smiles and googly eyes since lunch. And that's the only time you get like that!" Tina teased

"Uhh I, yeah I talked to him. But I so do not get googly eyed or whatever."

My phone buzzed against my leg so I pulled it out and checked who messaged me. It was Michael. I popped it open:

Hey love,

I just wanted to check Tina's theory about you getting flustered by my texts.

Hope she's right! I know you make me googly eyed!

xxx Michael

"You alright Jems?" Tina asked

"Yeah I'm fine. Why?" I say totally distracted by what I was reading.

"Oh no reason I was just checkin on how that slap and bite were doing." She replied with laughter in her voice.

"Hmm" I look up at her "What slap and bite?" I'm confused now. Did I miss something?

"I'm just concerned you're not gonna make it, after having the love bug bite you and then cupid goes and slaps the glitter outta ya. Cause baby-doll you are definitely love sick! I bet my car that the text you just got was from lover-boy cause you went and got all googly eyed." She said laughing.

"What? I have no idea what you're talking about." OMG I'm never gonna hear the end of this! Please just shut up Tina! I mentally plead for her to drop it.

"Hey if you don't believe me just ask Robby or Mr. J. They both saw it. Right guys?"

I look over at Michael to see him silently laughing. 

Then slide my eyes over to Robby pop's to see him nodding his head so fast I'm surprised it doesn't fall off "Yeah Sweet cheeks you got it BAAAAAAAAAAD! Haha you look as whipped as teach does!!" He says cracking up again.

Thankfully the bell rings and I haul ass outta there to the sound of my friends and Michael laughing!

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Me and Tina head into the auditorium where the meeting for The Majors is always held. We walk up to the front row and plop down.

"So seriously Jems we haven't pulled any pranks in foe eva! We gotta plan something soon before we lose our Awesomeness crowns!" Tina whines

"I know baby-cakes I've just had so much going on that I haven't even had time to think. But I'll work on it cause, lord forbid we lose our crowns!"

Mrs Weathers called attention. "Ok guys, I'm so glad y'all decided to return this year! I know it'll be a great season! However I'm afraid that I'm only going to be partially involved this year because the doctors want me to take it easy. I know by now y'all have heard I'm prego, but I'll let y'all in on a secret. I'm expecting triplets thanks to invitro. Because multiples tend to mean high risk pregnancies I'm restricted on things and traveling is one of them. Not to worry though, I've gotten myself a wonderful assistant. He'll be here at each meeting and be your chaperon when you head to out of town meets. Don't worry he's qualified. I made him audition the same as I made you guys and he's an excellent singer and guitarist. So without further ado let me introduce Mr. Jenkins!"

He walked out from back stage and sat down next to her. "Hey guys, I'm glad to be apart of your group and look forward to hearing each of you perform. That being said we're gonna start today off by each of you singing a few versus of any song of your choosing so we can see where y'all stand. When Mrs. Weathers calls your name make your way to the stage. Good luck!"

Mrs. Weathers looks around and says "Alright I'm going to start with last years leader. Jemma, sweetie you want to start us off?"

"Sure thing Mrs. We." I contemplate songs while I walk on to the stage. 

Hmm what should I sing..

I got it! Love Song by Adele. I type it into the sound system and wait for the background music to start.

Whenever I'm alone with you... You make me feel like I am home again

Whenever I'm alone with you... You make me feel like I am whole again

Whenever I'm alone with you... You make me feel like I am young again

Whenever I'm alone with you... You make me feel like I am fun again

However far away I will always love you

However long I stay I will always love you

Whatever words I say I will always love you

I will always love you

Whenever I'm alone with you... You make me feel like I am free again

Whenever I'm alone with you... You make me feel like I am clean again

However far away I will always love you

However long I stay I will always love you

Whatever words I say I will always love you

I will always love you

"That was lovely as always Jemma." Mrs. Weather's cheers dabbing at her eyes. I walk back to my seat and look at Michael to see him staring at me. "Beautiful" he mouths with a covert wink.

"Next up Tina"

She went up and sang Katy Perry's Firework.

After all ten of us finish Tina stood up with a mischievous smile. "Mr J. since you heard all of us sing it's only fair you perform for us. Especially since Mrs. Weathers said you were so awesome."

He looked at me and smiled "Sure just let me get my guitar and I'll sing an acoustic version" He sat down on the edge of the stage and began singing "One and Only" by Adele

You've been on my mind. I grow fonder everyday

lose myself in time. Just thinkin' of your face

God only knows why its taken me so long to let my doubts go

You're the only one that I want

I don't know why I'm scared, Ive been here before

Every feeling, every word I've imagined it all

you'll never know if you never try

to forgive your past and simply be mine.

I dare you to let me be your one and only

I promise I'm worthy to hold in your arms

So come on and give me a chance

to prove I am the one who can

Walk that mile until the end starts

If I've been on your mind. you hang on every word I say

lose yourself in time at the mention of my name

Will I ever know how it feels to hold you close

and have you tell me which ever road you chose I go.

I was mesmerized by his voice and couldn't break eye contact to save my life.

The sound of applause broke the spell we were under and he looked away from me to the rest of the students.

Tina elbowed me "Man, he was kick ass! It was so heartfelt. Like he was singing to the love of his life or something. Weird that he just stared in your direction. He must have zoned out thinking about his girlfriend, Ya know, the one that just moved in with him that he was talking about earlier."

She sounds weird... There's no way she figured it out. Just play it cool.

I shrug my shoulders "Yeah I guess but he does have a killer voice and pretty decent guitar skill."

I feel so guilty for lying to her but I don't want to risk Michael getting in trouble with the school. Plus before I even think about telling her I want to talk to Michael about it.

"Speaking of significant others and moving in. When am I gonna see your new pad?" She asks as we make our way to the parking lot.

"I'm not sure yet, I'm uhh still settling in and umm haven't finished unpacking. Once I'm all situated I'll bring you over okay chicka?"

She looks at me silently for a few seconds "Ya wanna know what I think? I think this is gonna be an interesting year!" She hugs me than gets in her car.

 I swear sometimes that girl is so random!