Roxanne was terrified, nervous and well overwhelmed?! she had no idea what to say or how to react to the boy popping out of the bushes as if he was a prince seeking a princess, how pathetic of her to think of this situation as a teenage fantasy or even a princess film 'wait arent those princesses underaged or something, like how thumbelina was almost forced to marry-' "so what are you doing out here all alone, the party is over there" Rodney had no shirt on and was dripping with water, Roxanne couldn't help but look at his wet abs "i-um-was just coming over to get some fresh air, im not much of the socializing person...at all" Rodney chuckled "so is that why you slithered away from everyone" "first of all I didn't slither I stealthily walked away from a large group of people" "yeah I watched you and it was kinda funny" "how so?" she smirked "well you kinda looked like a crab" Roxanne was flustered "did not, I was a ninja with-" "yeah a crabby ninja" he laughed, Roxanne didn't though "ooh please like you can do any better" "actually I can" "yeah right, you dont have the body like I do" "are you calling me fat Ms. Roxanne Delaware?" he said with a grin "I dont know am I" she looked at him with a sly grinn, they both stared at each other before bursting into laughter "Roxanne I swear I dont know what species you are" he laughed "neither do I" they both fell onto the lush grass laughing, the stars shining brightly, the moon as if a spot light pefectly lit upon the teens "come on, let head back to the party, all the crab legs are almost gone" he stood up with his hand held out for her "ha ha very funny" she got up but without taking his hand, the two laughed as they walked back to the party, telling each other jokes.
Roxanne walked over to Mason who had just finished his conversation with the Jocks " so are you having fun" "maybe a little" Mason wrapped his arm around her shoulders "I KNEW YOU WOULD!!!" "ugh get off of me, you're embarrassing me" he was laughing until he was stopped by the sound of a microphone "we will now be doing karaoke for those who want to" said Rodney's mother "you should do it" Mason said as if he were a puppy "um hell no, you know I don't sing anymore" "Oh come on, who will remember" "everyone, im not that stupid" Rodney then walked over to the two "hey Roxanne, I was hoping you would do a karaoke with me, I get nervous-" "DONT MIND IF I DO!!" she grabbed his wrist and ran off with him, Mason was confused and left dumbfounded "well shit" he chuckled
Roxanne walked with Rodney curious "hey Rodney, can I ask you something?" Rodney looked at her concerned "yeah, what is it?" "well why did you pick me to sing with you, I mean you could have picked one of the popular girls or even the choir kids but why me" Rodney gazed deep into her eyes, getting lost on purpose in the dark depths of her pupils "because I can see potential in you, your not like the other girls here, snotty, spoiled, and well rich, your better so I just thought we could sing together" Roxanne hadn't noticed that she was blushing, she was too busy trying to wrap her head around what he had just said 'that was the nicest thing anyone has said to me' she thought, before she could feel him grab her wrist and walk her to the stage "you ready?" he asked "well first lets pick a song before we just jump on stage okay" "well what are you thinking about?" Roxanne thought for a moment before an idea popped "I know" she whispered it to the boy "no-no how about something simpler" "like what?" he then whispered to her ear "good idea but I didn't think you had that kind of personality in you" "hey im full of surprises" she giggled before grabbing a microphone, the high schoolers were waiting for Rodney and Roxanne to walk up the stage, the two stood there at the crowd of people "you ready for this?" he asked with a chuckle, noticing the sweat coming from her forehead "yeah its just been a long time since i sang" "you'll do great trust me, all you have to do is follow the words and listen to the beat" "okay if you say so" the lights dimmed as the music began to play and the two began to sing their hearts out. by the end of the song everyone clapped for the two but they were most amazed that Roxanne could sing, Roxanne was ever surprised with herself for singing, the last time she sang it was brutal and a deadly curse that destroyed her spirit. Mason was pissed though how dare that guy take his friend away from him, Roxanne was his and his alone but he felt as if Rodney was trying to take her away from him, he wont let him get away with murder, even if he has to be the one to commit it "Mason did you see me, i was singing and i liked it, no wait i loved it" she was smiling, it terrified Mason, Rodney walked over to the two, Mason drew out a fake smile "so im guessing it went well" he asked "it was pretty good, everyone else seemed to have enjoyed it" he chuckled "and Roxanne im guessing had fun" "yeah...she did" he growled lowly but still wearing his fake smile.
Roxanne had walked away from the two and headed back to the garden thinking about her singing on the stage with everyone watching, it was almost magical...then reality came in and shot through her heart, everyone would talk about her at school, they would judge and torment her, her smile melted to a frown, her reputation was ruined "are you okay" Roxanne shot up to see Rodney standing there "im fine" "you look like your about to cry" "no no im not, some chlorine got in my eye and its making them red. my eyes i mean" she panicked, her heart racing and her mind going "are you lying?" "noooooo" she said with a smile, Rodney rolled his eyes and chuckled "you are a really bad liar" Roxanne sighed "hey at least I tried" she chuckled