
10. The other side of Hollywood
"Life is good on the other side of Hollywood"
Julie and Olivia stand off to the side of the stage talking amongst themselves as Julie gets the projector.
"Is everybody fired up for OJ and the phantoms?" Flynn calls out into the mic. This earns cheers from everyone in the room. The name of the band catches the girls attention as they walk over a little to watch her. "Great! Keep that fire 'cause that's later. We're a bit behind schedule, but don't worry, just enjoy these mind-blowing beats." The crowd cheers again in response as Flynn starts to play some music.
Flynn notices Olivia and Julie watching her from the side and walks over to the girls.
"OJ and the Phantoms?" Olivia questions.
"I had some free time in French class. And you'd better like it because I registered it on Insta, Snapchat, Twitter..." Flynn is cut off by Julie.
"No, we love it" Julie places her hand on Flynn's shoulder. "But we'd love it ever more if the actual Phantoms were here."
"I mean he promised me, why would he do that and then break it I mean that's just so stupid, I hate him so much right now if I could punch him I so would.." Olivia gets cut off by ranting more from Flynn dragging her back on stage to the DJ booth with her. "Hey why did you drag me away?"
"Nick was walking up to Julie we can't interrupt their moment together" Flynn explains
"Oh! That makes sense"
Olivia dances on the stage with Flynn while the music is playing in the background, she looks over to the side seeing Julie alone and checking her phone. She mutters to Flynn that she'll be back before walking over to Julie.
"They'll be here." Olivia reassures "Maybe Alex is scolding them for doing something stupid"
"Yeah maybe" Julie mutters in reply
"Keep it coming ya'll" Flynn calls out into the mic.
Olivia notices Julie is still down, she takes the projector out of her hand places it on the floor and grabs Julie's hand. "Come on, dance with me I know you want to" Olivia starts dancing a little Julie laughs at her before starting to dance along. The girls having no idea that the Phantoms are also dancing just not at this party.
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Julie stopped dancing a while ago and is not sitting on the floor with the projector, Olivia standing next to her.
Flynn walks up to the curtains "I can only stall for so long. It's eleven o'clock. I think you should just play as you two. I mean, holograms or no holograms you'll be amazing."
"You saw me the other day, I can't play without them" Julie tells her.
"Yeah. If Julie isn't playing I'm not. I'm sorry Flynn" Olivia adds on. "They'll be here. They have to"
Flynn walks off again to the stage, Olivia hears footsteps behind her she turns and sees Nick, she gives him a awkward smile getting a smile in return, Olivia quickly runs off to the stage seeing Nick sit down next to Julie.
"Looking good bobcats" Flynn calls out into the mic
Olivia stands next to Flynn again. "Look to your side"
Flynn turns to the wrong side.
"No your other side"
Flynn turns to the right side this time and sees Nick and Julie talking, she turns back to Olivia and smiles at her.
Flynn is about to say something to Olivia but is interrupted by Nick walking onto the stage and talking into the mic.
"Hey, everybody!" Nick shouts into the mic "We fixed the hologram thing. Who wants to se a show?" The crowd cheers in response. Olivia shares a wide eye look with Flynn and then with Julie. "Now... give it up... for OJ and the Phantoms!" The crowd all cheer again.
Julie slowly walks onto the stage and Olivia quickly rushes to her side both a little scared.
"Here you go" Nick hands Julie the mic before walking of stage
"Uh... hi." Julie talks into the mic. Olivia sensing her nervousness takes the mic off her.
"So here's the thing..." Olivia laughs a little trying to make a joke as she speaks into the mic. " Even though we got the machine fixed, thanks to Nick.." The crowd cheers again "We can't seem the link up with the guys. Wi-Fi am I right?" Olivia chuckles awkwardly. Olivia's smile drops when she says the next sentence. "I'm sorry, but.. we're gonna have to cancel"
The crowd gasps and some mutter about leaving, Olivia and Julie stand there, their hands laced together smiles completely dropped from their faces.
Carrie walks up the steps to the stage. "Um... anybody know the Heimlich? Julie and Olivia are choking" The students all laugh at this as Julie purses her lips and Olivia glares at her. Carrie walks up to the DJ booth. "Only one way to save this dance." She snatches the mic out of Olivia hand, Olivia squeezes Julies hand harder. "Who wants to see Dirty Candy?"
Carrie tries to change the music but is stopped by Flynn braking the nobs "Oh! Oops! Nobs broken" The crowd all groan in sync
"Ok. Two can play at this game" Carrie says "Party at my house" Carrie turns to the students and shouts, the students all cheer. Carrie looks at the girls and drops the mic before walking to Nick with her hand out. Nick takes Carrie's hand and they walk out of the hall, the students cheer and follow. Olivia, Julie and Flynn watch them all walk off. The happy mood completely gone. Flynn notices the girls mood and puts her arm around both their shoulders as an act of comfort.
Flynn leads them to the edge of the stage "Well, that kind of backfired." They see the new kid taking a girls hand and watch as they slow dance. "Oh, I mean, the whole night wasn't a bust. The new guy found someone" Olivia and Julie turn to Flynn then back to the two dancing and laugh a little. "Little man has game!" Julie and Olivia place their heads on Flynn's shoulder with a smile.
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The girls are all sat on the floor of the hall popping balloons. Honestly Olivia thinks it's a great way to get out her anger. She's popping the balloons very aggressively, Julie and Flynn are worried but scared if they bring it up Olivia will snap.
"I can never show my face at this school again." Julie starts a convocation
Flynn sighs in response "That's what we get for depending on boys"
"I mean he promised me" Olivia mutters, yes she's still not over that. "I mean he even said the nickname" Olivia shouts throwing her hands up in the air.
"I don't know if I should be mad or worried" Julie says "They're ghosts. I don't know what kind of trouble they can get into"
"Oh, I was worried, but now I'm mad, they upset our Julie and never showed up, if I could fight them, I would and I would win" Olivia replies confidently with a head nod turning to both girls. This makes Julie and Flynn smile at the girl, they both nod back in agreement that she would win. This makes Olivia smile.
"I'mma get us some ice cream from the cafeteria" Flynn laughs a little "Fools gave me the keys" Flynn stands up about to walk off. "We can crash at my place and forget this whole nightmare." Flynn pops one more balloon laughs a little then walk off, leaving Julie and Olivia alone, but not for a while.
"Get me two... of everything" Julie calls out after her
"Oooh, get me bubblegum" Olivia adds on
When Flynn walks out the door the boys all run in from a door on the side
"Julie, Olivia, we are ready to rock this dance" Reggie shouts as they all run in before muttering "which is clearly over" Luke looks around, Alex notices the girl sat on the floor and also notices their annoyed expression, he nudges Luke and they all turn to face the girls.
Julie and Olivia both stand up as Luke starts talking "Look, we are... so sorry that we bailed on you." Luke, Reggie and Alex all walk and stand opposite both girls, in the same way they were after their first performance.
"Yeah, I mean, the night really got away from us." Alex explains
"And the twins" Reggie adds muttering, Luke hears this and nudges him in the back.
Julie sighs "Just please tell me it had nothing to do with you getting back at Carrie's dad"
"Pfft no"
"Uh, of course not"
"No! We wouldn't do that"
"Us? No"
"No"
Both girls can hear the lies in their voice "Seriously?" Olivia asks them "You're lying to us?"
"Ok, look, it was something we needed to do" Alex tries to explain again. The girls just look at them with hurt in their eyes.
"B-But we'll do whatever it takes." Luke walks forward a little "We'll play the next school--" Luke is cut off by Julie finally having enough.
"What?" Julie questions "Another dance where you can bail on us and make us look like a fool? Save it." The boys all stay silent as well as Olivia letting Julie have her moment "You know what really sucks? Our songs we're good." Julie looks around at all the boys. "And all three of you knew what I've been through, and how tough it's been for me to play, and then you do this?" Julie voice starts to waver a little Olivia notices and takes her hand. "Bands don't do that to each other. Friends don't do that to each other. This was a mistake"
"You mean the school dance, right?" Luke questions
"No." Julie starts "I mean joining a band with you guys." Julie concludes, she let's go of Olivia's hand and walks off. The boys turn and watch her go as well as Olivia. They turn back and see Olivia stare at them with tears in her eyes and an annoyed expression.
"Listen Livvie---" Luke is cut off by Olivia this time.
"Save it" Olivia starts "I told you how much this means to Julie, and that because it means loads to her it does to me" Olivia looks at all the boys before turning to Luke her voice wavering a little "You promise me Luke, you promised you would show up and yet you still bailed. I saw Julie's nerves when you didn't show up and I took over explaining why we couldn't perform, I have never felt so embarrassed in my life." Olivia shakes her head a little. Luke just stares at the girl, Alex and Reggie stare as well not knowing what to say.
"I mean, I understand you wanted to get back at him, but you bailed on us, you never showed that's all we asked of you was to show up on time" Olivia rants again "As much as I hate to say this because I have had fun writing songs with you Luke" Olivia looks into his eyes "Julie was right, joining a band with you guys was a mistake. Me and Julie are both done. I'm sorry" Olivia looks away from Luke's eyes, she looks at them all before adding "If I could punch you guys right now I would"
Olivia finishes her rant before rushing off after Julie, hoping that when she's at Flynn's she can forget this whole mess of a night and carry on her days before the band showed up.
"Livvie" She hears Luke call after her but she doesn't answer
Alysia Writes
Hiiii!! um so yuh that happened. I didn't wanna make Olivia sound pick me or dramatic but girl needed her moment and i hope i wrote it ok!!
Let me know if it's not good and i can try my best to edit it!!
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