Sophie's POV

Turns out the boys didn't get in trouble for once. They still performed yesterday, just like the day before. I was honestly surprised. They sang some of X Ambassadors' songs. My favorite was Unsteady, probably because that is the only song I know by them.

I decided to dress up a little for today. I have on a plain, grey t-shirt, blue and white pom pom shorts, and white flip flops. I left my hair down for once in a life time and put a few bracelets on my right wrist.

Okay. It was more than a few... I have five on my wrist. I have a whole bag full of them. Do I wear them? Maybe once a year.

"Sophie, what is the answer for number 19?"

I glance up at Ms. Skye and then at my paper. "8i – 17," I answer.

She smiles at me. "Yes, thank you." She glances around the room. "Ryan, what is the answer for number 20?"

That was a close one. The last time I was paying attention, we were on number 6. Focus, Sophie! Stop day dreaming!

>>THE BAD BOY'S BAND<<

Instead of eating lunch in the cafeteria like a normal person, I went to the music room. I listened to Meghan Trainor on one of the school's laptops. What? I'm not using my phone and using up my data. I finished my lunch pretty quickly and sang along with the music.

My heart flutters as an image of Ace floats across my memory from yesterday. That was the first time we have talked since that eventful, sorrowful day. I know it shouldn't have happened, but when I see Ace it takes every bone and muscle in my body to not run up to him and jump in his open arms.

The bell to end lunch rings and I head to my locker to grab the books I need and to put away my lunchbox.

>>THE BAD BOY'S BAND<<

"So, today we are going to do something a little different." Ace says into the microphone. "Any of you like rap music?"

Someone in the crowd yells yes.

"Well, Hunter is going to rap a little bit for you guys. The rest of us are going to sing a few songs by Dyllan Murray."

They start off singing You and then Firecracker. Hunter raps in Firecracker and he did an amazing; almost better than Jack Johnson himself. Then they sang Closer to Your Heart.

"Sophie, will you come up here?" Ace asks once they finish the song.

I stand up and walk up onto stage without thinking about doing the right choice. I stop when I'm beside Ace.

He smells so good. Oh my gosh.

"Will you sing a song with me? You can choose what song."

I raise an eyebrow. "A song? Right now? In front of all these people?"

"You don't have to."

"It will be embarrassing if I just walk off the stage and then everyone just leaves."

"I just wanted more time with you. This was my only plan to do that."

"Actually, we have a backup plan," Hunter states.

"Shut up, Hunter!" Ace whisper yells and Jaxon elbows Hunter.

"I'll sing," I sigh with a smile on my face. I miss them so much. Not just Ace, but the whole band. It will be like we are all back together. "Do you the lyrics for Never Forget You by Zara Larrsson?"

He nods. "I've been practicing all the songs that I know you like."

Michael plays the music through the speakers and I take the microphone out of the stand. I face Ace as I sing and let my emotions loose while I sing. He faces me as he sings when it comes to his part. The song comes to an end and I have tears in my eyes, because I have missed the band, Ace most of all. One of them closes the curtains on the stage and I can't stop myself from running up to Ace. He opens his arms and envelops me in a hug. I close my eyes and take a deep breath.

I don't want to leave. I don't want to stay away from Ace and the band. I want to live my life the way I want to live it, but I can't.

I step back and his arms drop to his sides. I run off the stage using one of the side exits and the out of the school. I run to my dad's car with tears rolling down my cheeks.

I hit the steering wheel and accidentally honk the horn.

I'm done being scared of a stupid boy. I am going to live my life the way I want to. I don't care anymore. I am going to be with Ace no matter what.