V. Fuentes

School dances are great. Until they aren't. Kellin and I got there first, and just waited outside in the parking lot like fools. We just sat there, and eventually got a text from Dallon saying that they were at the back of the school. 

"Vic?" Kellin looks at me. "I just realized. It's finally over," he lets out a soft chuckle. "All of the issues with our powers- it's over." 

"I guess so... But it all feels so pointless. Having these powers, I mean."

"Maybe we should be glad we don't have some cliche final battle," he shrugs. I grasp his hand. 

"Hey!" Dallon cheers. We wave and walk over to the squad. 

"Shall we enter the school?" Andy asks everyone. 

"Hell yee!" Dallon takes Breezy's hand and runs into the school. Kellin and I exchange a glance before following after them. 

Inside, the DJ, which is actually just some kid named Austin Carlile, plays a bunch of songs. Most of them are found of the radio. 

Jenna grabs a plastic cup and starts drinking the punch. "It isn't spiked yet!" She announces happily. Dallon pulls out a container, which, I assume, contains some type of alcohol. "No!" She slaps his hand. 

"Hello, students of Greenview High!" Mr. Perry gets up on the stage. "After the karaoke day, we've realized we have really great voices here, so we decided to have an open mic. Have fun!" He speaks into a microphone. Everyone cheers as he leaves the stage. 

Brendon glances at Ryan before running over and getting up to the stage. 

"Hello! I had to fight a hell of a lot of people to get up first. Haha, losers. Anyway, I'm going to sing a song called Say Amen (Saturday Night) ENJOY!" He shouts. 

I watch as the dance club gets up and starts dancing like cool people. 

"This is awesome," Awsten giggles. Alex and Jack walk over and start dancing. 

"Dude, you know what? This is sick," Tyler grins. He and Awsten fist bump. Kellin taps my shoulder and I look over at Dallon, who's pouring alcohol into the punch bowl. I cover my mouth with my hand to stifle a laugh. Unknowingly, Jenna walks over to get another cup. Dallon says something before walking back to Breezy. We watch as Jenna's face contorts to disgust. She glares at Dallon and runs after him. 

"We're friends with fools," Kellin shakes his head. 

"But we love them anyway," Andy adds as Awsten slams into his back. Andy turns around. "Why, hello there." 

"Hah- sorry," Awsten mutters and looks back at Tyler who's giggling with Josh. "They're gonna get it-"

Then Brendon hits a high note. The whole gym goes silent for a second until it erupts into clapping. Damn. I didn't know people could even do that... I think to myself. Brendon jumps off the stage and runs to his boyfriend. 

"Holy Jesus," Kellin says under his breath. 

I look over as Jack drags Alex to the stage, along with two other guys. 

"Hello!" Alex says into the mic. "I'm Alex, this is Jack, this is Rian, and this is Zack. The song is titled Kids In The Dark!" He shouts. 

I swear, there's a mosh pit in here. All lot of the kids start dancing and having a great time. 

"FAG!" Some asshole shouts. Alex's smile falters, but he continues. When the song ends Alex looks straight at the asshole. 

"I briefly remember you trying to make out with my boyfriend once. But you know, I guess it takes one to know one, you can keep making fun of people, or fucking grow up, you ass," Alex shouts into the mic before walking stage. 

Everyone goes silent. Then Kellin starts clapping. Everyone starts clapping, and I see the kid dash out of the gym. Fucking loser. I roll my eyes. 

"That was great," Alex smiles when he gets to us. Jack picks him up and smothers him with kisses. He lowers Alex and high fives Rian and Zack. 

"Are you going to start a band?" Kellin asks. 

"Maybe, I don't really know. It'd be cool though," Jack answers thoughtfully. Alex shrugs and grasps Jack's hand. 

After a while, they stop open mic and play some love songs. 

"May I have this dance?" I hold my hand out. Kellin grins and takes my hand. We walk to where Brendon and Ryan are, to start slow dancing. 

After the song, Ryan pulls his phone. Kellin and I walk back to Andy and Awsten. 

"Yeah, and then she turned to me and said 'Are you from KISS?' I just stood there like whhattt?" Andy explains. Awsten laughs, a little bit too hard. 

"Dude, you did have a lot of makeup. I spent that whole year not listening to the radio because of your stupid ass, but now that I love your stupid ass, I decided to be your biggest fan," Awsten shrugs. Andy gently shoves his shoulder. 

"He's not wrong," Kellin speaks up. Andy glares at Kellin and Awsten just shoots up from his seat. "SEE?!" Awsten gestures toward Kellin. Andy sighs and facepalms. I move my hand to Kellin's thigh. He turns and smiles before pecking my cheek. 

"You two have to stop being so goddamn cute all the time," Awsten mutters. 

"Or maybe we should just be cuter," Andy teases. 

Awsten gasps dramatically and puts his hand to his chest. "EXCUSE ME? Nope. I'm cute, you need to work on being cute. You're hot, and sexy and stuff. I'm the cute one. You be cuter!" Awsten rants. 

I look over at Ryan. He visible pales and turns to Brendon. He says something before running out of the gym. Brendon desperately runs after him. Kellin must have seen this too because he gets up. 

"We should help," he whispers. 

"It could be private... I think we should let Brendon take care of this," I whisper back. Kellin sighs and nods. He sits back down. 

Five minutes later, Ryan and Brendon walk back in. We get up and follow them. Soon, the whole squad is gathered around them. 

Ryan stays silent as Brendon clears his throat. 

"Uhm, we're going to go to the hospital. It's Ryan's dad..."

Ryan lets out a soft sob, and Brendon pulls him to his chest. 

"Go, we'll be fine. Go be with your dad," Dallon is the first to speak up. Everyone nods in agreement. Ryan nods thankfully and the two of them leave. 

I feel Kellin grip my hand in fear. 

Ryan could lose his dad. 

Tonight.