Chapter 3.

Once me, Clara and Perri have finished stacking the chairs I grab my phone and hitch myself to sit on the edge of the stage. Someone gets a text, I look up and see Perri pulling his phone out of his pocket.

"I don't suppose you could take me to the staff room? I can't remember the way!" Perri smiles.

"Yeah sure, I'll take you!" I say jumping off the stage, "Clara are you going to the canteen?"

"Yeah, why do you want something?" She says grabbing her bag.

"Yeah, a panini please!" I say giving her some money. "Thanks."

She heads off in the direction of the canteen, and me and Perri head in the direction of the staff room.

"So, tell me abit about yourself!" Perri smiles.

"Um, well my names Sophia, I'm 17 and love to sing. There's not much else really! I wish there was- because my life sounds abit boring now I've just told you!" I say giving out a small chuckle.

"No it doesn't!" He chuckles. "My life would be boring if I wasn't in Diversity!"

I look at him and raise my eyebrows.

"No honestly! I was so boring!" He continues.

"I bet you've never been boring!" I say looking at the floor.

"Agree to disagree?" He says putting out his hand.

"Okay!" I say shaking his hand.

We walk a little further before the bell goes.

"Quick, otherwise you will be mobbed!" I say pulling him down a corridor.

He just laughs at my reaction. We eventually arrive at the staff room. I push open the door and smile at the rest of the boys say around eating their lunches.

"Thanks for leading me back!" Perri smiles, before glancing at the boys.

"No problem!" I nod. "What time are you leaving?" I say turning to look at the others.

"Um just after the end of the day I think, once everyone else has left." Ashley replies.

"Okay cool! I might see you after lunch then."

My phone vibrates in my pocket, I pull it out and it's Clara telling me she's coming back with my food.

"Sophia! You must fancy one of these boys! Seriously leave them alone to eat!" Mr Thomas says as he strides past me into the staff room.

"God sorry!" I say sarcastically. "I might see you later." I smile at the boys.

I close the door and head to Clara who was sat outside on one of the benches. I dump my bag onto the table and pick up my panini.

"Seriously, I don't know what is wrong with sir today!" Clara says between mouthfuls.

"Yeah I know! He's acting so different! Fake even." I agree.

"Yeah, that's it! Fake. It's embarrassing in front of Diversity!" She says shaking her head.

"I know! He makes it awkward- you should start getting close to them later! You never know- they might invite you down to the studio!" I say nudging her jokingly.

"Yeah, I wish!" She scoffs. "Like that would ever happen!"

We sit about outside for half an hour before the bell goes to tell us lunch is over. I sigh and stand up, shoving my bag onto my shoulder and pushing my phone into my back pocket.

"C'mon let's go and find Sir and see what he wants us to do." I say raising my eyebrows.

Me and Clara head back towards the staff room. As we get closer we hear lots of laughter coming from inside. Me and Clara look at each other in confusion. I push open the door and stop dead in my tracks before bursting out laughing. Jordan was running around with Perri chucked over is shoulder.

"I leave you alone for half an hour!" I chuckle.

Jordan turns to face us so Perri is span around to face the wall behind.

"Woah!" Perri calls. "Can you put me down now Jord?"

"Oh yeah, sorry bruv!" He chuckles.

He puts Perri back down so he's on two feet and sit back down. Me and Clara head inside and share a seat.

"Have you any idea what you are doing this afternoon?" Clara asks the boys.

"No not really." Ashley says. "I think last period we are selling merch, but that's it."

"Oh, I bet that will be us setting that up!" I chuckle.

"Hey, is your head always like that? Not to be rude!" Jordan says in a hushed tone.

"No, never!" Clara says shaking her head.

"He's acting so fake today! He's never been as horrible as he is today- well if you could class what he's been like horrible!" I continue.

"I was gonna say! I don't think I could cope every day with someone like him!" Jordan says states, raising his eyebrows.

"No I don't think anyone could!" Perri adds.

I never expected Diversity to be so down to earth and... Normal!

I head over to the little table in the corner and start searching for a radio or something. I pull out a old stereo covered in dust.

"Omg, that's gross!" I say putting it on the table quickly.

"Ew!" Clara says pulling a face.

I blow the dust off and plug it into the wall. I stare closely at the buttons trying to find where to turn it on.

"What station do you think will come on?" Jordan chuckles.

"God knows!" Clara says raising her eyebrows.

"Found it!" I say proudly.

I hear some chuckles, so I glance behind. I notice Perri looking at me, I meet his eyes and he quickly looks away. I turn back around and turn up the volume. I can't help it but burst out laughing.

"Classical!?" I laugh. "They listen to classical!?"

"Omg!" Clara laughs covering her mouth.

The boys burst out laughing as well. I shake my head and change the station to 'all the recent hits'.

"Ooo I like this song!" I say turning up the volume a little more.

I can't help it, but I automatically begin singing along. It's a bad habit that I can't control.

What do you mean? When you nod your head yes, but you want to say no,

what do you mean? when you tell me to go, but you want me to stay.

I quickly realise and shut up.

"Sorry, it's a habit." I say slumping back into my shared seat with Clara.

We all joke around and are having a really relaxed time when the door bursts open.

"I can hear that music down the corridor!" Me Thomas shouts angrily, before realising Diversity were still sat with us. "Oh, um I'm terribly sorry." He says slightly embarrassed.

I can't help but let out a little snigger, but I cover it up with a cough. I glance up and notice Perri having a little chuckle too.

"I have a feeling it was Sophia who turned it on? Am I correct?" He continues.

"Your physic sir!" I smile.

"Time to set up the merch then!" Sir says clapping his hands.

"Great!" I say sarcastically.

"We will all come." Perri says quickly.

"Na it's fine- your the guests!" I say grabbing my bag.

"No I insist." He says getting up.

"No! Sit back down!" I joke.

"Fine!" He says slumping back down.

Me and Clara follow Sir back into the hall and grab a big box each. We begin laying out certain items and pinning some up behind us on a board.

I hold one hoodie in place and feel around behind me for the pins.

"Sh*t!" I curse dropping the hoodie and holding my hand.

"What you done?" Clara asks concerned.

"I stabbed myself!" I say sucking the drop of blood on my finger.

"Numpty!" She chuckles, shaking her head.

"Where are the plasters?" I say examining my finger.

"In that cupboard I think." Clara says pointing to one of the cupboards near us.

I head over and find myself a plaster. I wrap it around my finger and get back to pinning up some merch- being more careful this time.

"Can we come join you?" Sam asks standing in front of us.

"Yeah sure!" I smile. "No need to ask!"

"Cool, c'mon lads." He calls.

Diversity file in and watch us putting out their merch. I glance up and smile at Perri who was intently watching what I was doing.

"Put some music on if you want." I say nodding towards the computer.

"No don't!" Clara says quickly. "Um, sir wouldn't like it." She adds before looking away.

"Don't worry about sir!" I say shaking my head. "Put something on if you want to." I smile.

The boys look at each other deciding what to do; put the music on or not...

"I'll do it!" I say jogging over to the computer. "Any requests?" I chuckle.

"Alone no more!" Perri calls.

"I love that song!" I grin.

I tap away at the keys and click on the song. It begins to play through the speakers quietly. I turn up the volume and begin humming along with the music.

The boys start making up little routines. Me and Clara watch them in awe.

"I wish I could dance that well!" Clara says not taking her eyes off them.

"You can dance that well!" I say nudging her. "Hey guys! Clara dances!" I call.

"Oh Sophia!" Clara groans.

"What! This is your chance..." I hiss.

"C'mon then!" Ashley says ushering her over.

She shyly heads over to them. I change the song to 'Show Me' by Kid Ink ft Chris Brown as she has a routine to this song.

"Do your routine!" I call out before winking at her.

She begins her dance and all the boys stop to watch her. Ike even records her on snapchat! I'm so happy for her.

"Woah!" Ashley says clapping. "That was some good stuff!" He continues as he pulls her into a side hug.

"Thankyou!" She says blushing.

Half an hour later and all the merch is up and ready to be sold. I hitch myself up onto the end of the stage and relax. I don't think I've ever been so busy at school like ever!

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