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[sub]Location: Music Club ===> Sound Check
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[indent]Jeim sat in the room with his fellow peers as the president of their club waited for the rest of the members to show up.  He listened as some held side conversations.  One of them looked up at the Club President and sighed before explaining to him that some of the members were in class and wouldn’t be able to make it.  Jeim, as Vice President of the Music Club, stayed silent because he already knew what the meeting was about.  Their illustrious leader had thought it a good idea to bring in musical acts on top of those in the club who would be performing for Homecoming.  Jeim wasn’t opposed to the idea, but he always wanted to showcase the talent at OIC above all.  

“Thank you all for making it on such short notice.  I wanted to let the majority of you know that it has been decided, amongst those performing at the homecoming festival, two additional acts have been added.  These acts are popular musicians in this day and age and will bring more attention to OIC.”

Everyone gathered looked at one another before shrugging their shoulders.

“So far we only have two members of the club performing.  Each of you is entitled to three or four songs, and you can have dancers.  I got it approved by the Headmaster so we are good to go.  Oh, and one more thing, as the Vice President of this club, Jeim is going to perform.  He’s going to be closing out the night.”

Jeim looked up and glared.  He hadn’t agreed to this, but he had to set an example at all times.  Sighing, he forced a smile and threw up a peace sign with his fingers.

“We look forward to all of your participation in making the Homecoming Festival an amazing event.  I hear some teachers are giving extra credit for volunteers so there’s that.  Let’s rock it out.”

Jeim hadn’t prepared any songs or practiced any dance moves.  This was so last minute, but he had to come up with something.  Homecoming was in a few days and he would have to figure out the best course of action.  The Club President turned to him after everyone had departed and smiled.

“I’m sorry.  I know you don’t like to perform, but as Vice President, I figured you’d want to show them how it’s done.  After all, you’re amazing.  I saw the video that Riley fellow posted.”

“I just wished you’d have asked first.  Homecoming is a week away, but I’ll think of something.”

“How about I take you for lunch?  As a way to repay you.”

Jeim smiled.  

“Fine, but no more surprises.  Let’s go.”

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Homecoming….. 

It was October 8th and Jeim had spent a majority of his time preparing for the Homecoming Festival.  He’d finished all of his assignments early to focus on putting on a show everyone would remember.  He’d even gone to the gym to strengthen his physique, not that he needed it.  Being on stage was something he tried to avoid at all cost, but the Club President had roped him into this and he was one who didn’t like to disappoint others.  He had managed to learn 4 songs and had choreography for two out of the four.  Since he was closing the show, he wanted to set an example and showcase what the Music Club was all about.

He’d bumped into Riley who was just as excited if not more after hearing the news.  Riley’s band would also be performing after Jeim worked them in for one fun fueled number to open up the concert.
Jeim was headed for soundcheck.  The concert would be after the main Homecoming game.  If their team won they could celebrate, but if they lost the concert would lift everyone up.  It was OIC’s way of giving an afterparty even though it wasn’t.

“Jeim, are you nervous?” Andrew asked.

“Nervous is an understatement, but it should be fun.  I hope.”

“You’ll be fine.  I listened to the songs you sent me.  Dude.  Your voice.  I mean c’mon.  I definitely don’t understand why you’re nervous.”

“Thank you, Drew, let’s take it from the top.”

Jeim hadn’t truly told anyone else that he was going to be singing on stage.  Riley was the only one of his close peers, the only one from the Elites.  The nickname Ms. Fortune had given those within his circle.  Those who sort of got along but didn’t really get along, but were mostly on the same level with each other and knew of one another.  There were a few in the group that he actually spent time with.  He wished he could spend more time with Kat because she was always roasting everyone on social media.  He was quite sure if none of them knew, they’d find out from Riley. 

On top of everything, Jeim was trying to hold it together.  He was trying to be happy, but it was often rocky.  He’d found himself in some sort of odd vortex with Zach that he didn’t like, but didn’t have the emotional strength to let go.  The sex was always amazing, but that’s all it was, and Jeim wondered if he was just another notch on someone’s belt, just another toy.

He looked up from the stage and saw Riley sitting in one of the seats with a big smile on his face.  [/indent]