[i][center][color=pink]"I really really really really really really like you. 
And I want you, do you want me, do you want me, too? 
I really really really really really really like you. 
And I want you, do you want me, do you want me, too?"[/color][/center][/i]

Nathan smiled as he listened to Rachel sing. She wasn't the best singer but she had a cute, cheerful voice. On the other hand, Vanessa seemed to be sulking on one of the seats. Nathan took a seat beside her and started to do his best in cheering her up. [color=firebrick] "Hey, I'm sorry James couldn't come and you're stuck here with me,"[/color] he said.

She glared at him at first for invading her space but her expression softened when she heard what he had to say. [color=turquoise] "It's fine. You and Rachel are having a good time,"[/color] she muttered unconvincingly. [color=turquoise] "Was that girl of any importance to him? Do you think they'll fall in love like in some cheesy chick flick or something?"[/color] 

Nathan began to laugh much to the offense of the blonde. [color=turquoise] "What's so funny, huh?"[/color]

[color=firebrick] "No... no... Okay, hold up,"[/color] he said, in between laughs. He tried to compose himself before he continued talking. After taking a few deep breaths, he began to speak again. [color=firebrick] "James isn't the type of guy who would do that... Besides he keeps going on and on about how he's too busy to get a girlfriend with his family's diner and college. So I don't think the girl is your problem. It's more of convincing James to actually go out and trust me, it's no easy task."[/color]

[color=turquoise] "I don't know if that makes me feel better or not,"[/color] Vanessa sighed, though she was a bit relieved to hear that James wasn't seeing anyone. 

[color=firebrick] "Well, I'll tell you this. You seem like a cool girl that might be able to get James out of his rut so I'll try to help you out."[/color]

[color=turquoise] "Why?"[/color]

Before Nathan could answer, Rachel's song had ended so he applauded her performance. The brunette smiled and walked over towards them. She grabbed Nathan's hand and dragged him to the "stage". [color=pink] "I picked a duet for us, is that okay?"[/color] she smiled.

[color=firebrick] "Whatever you want, sweetie,"[/color] he smiled back. He glanced over at the screen to see what song she has chosen. "Marvin Gaye" that one duet with What's his face and All about that Bass lady. [color=firebrick][i] "Uh... interesting song choice,"[/i][/color] he thought to himself. He did his best to sing along to the words on the screen though he was a bit off. Rachel didn't seem to mind though. 

[center][color=firebrick]"We got this king size to ourselves
Don't have to share with no one else
Don't keep your secrets to yourself
It's karma sutra show and tell"
[/color][/center]

[color=firebrick][i]"What's with these lyrics?"[/i][/color]

After the duet, Rachel had went back to singing by herself. Nathan felt a bit drained, not realizing how tiring karaoke could be. He returned to the seat next to Vanessa and joked, [color=firebrick] "Your friend is more energetic than the Energizer bunny."[/color]

[color=turquoise] "Yeah... So what about the whole James thing?"[/color] she asked, not able to shake her mind off that yet.

[color=firebrick] "What about the 'whole James thing'?"[/color]

[color=turquoise] "You'll help me out? Why?"[/color]

[color=firebrick] "Because you're alright and I want someone to help James have fun and relax."[/color]

[color=turquoise] "So it doesn't matter who it is as long as some girl is all lovey dovey with your friend?"[/color]

[color=firebrick] "Well, not any girl... I'm just saying that it'd be nice for him to have someone make sure he's doing alright."[/color]

[color=turquoise] "Why don't you do it then?"[/color]

[color=firebrick]"No, I don't think I would have as much influence to him as a g-.... Wait a second... Maybe I..."[/color]

[color=turquoise] "What?"[/color] 

Nathan shook his head furiously and tried to chuckle it off. [color=firebrick] "Hey Rach! Vanessa wants to sing now!"[/color] he called out once the last song was over. Rachel was absolutely delighted and quickly dragged her friend to the front to sing "Hello" by Adele. Nathan relaxed into his seat and thought it over. Maybe there was something he could do after all...