The Girls Next Door

[Soul Eu Min]

The teacher waited for about fifteen minutes before smiling,"All right,who wishes to go first?",she questioned. The windows of the classroom were wide open,so a breeze could blow inside and the students on the outside would be able to hear the music.

 

[Jess Buck]

Jessica turned to Martha. Martha nodded. Jessica raised her hand


"May we go first Miss?" she asked politely.

 

[Soul Eu Min]

"Of course",the teacher smiled before taking a seat behind her desk. When she looked at Soul,Jung Hwa,and Tai,she mouthed if they wanted to go next,but they shrugged,meaning they didn't care when they went.

 

[Jess Buck]

Jessica smiled as she and Martha walked up to the front. Marth began to play and Jessica sang.


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00:00-0:30: Jessica


0:40-1:30: Martha


1:40-2:18: Jessica


They do the rest together

 

[Soul Eu Min]

The class erupted into applause,Tai on the other hand was looking at his music sheet,not really paying them any mind. Soul and Jung Hwa shot disapproving looks to their silent companion,who merely shrugged.


As the students all went up to perform,soon it was just Soul,Jung Hwa,and Tai who had yet to perform.


"All right you three are the last performance",the teacher smiled brightly.


Soul,Jung Hwa,and Tai made their way to the front of the classroom,setting up the chairs in the order and then while Jung Hwa and Tai sat down,Soul remained standing,facing the class. down. The three all had their instruments,Soul with his violin,Tai with his keyboard,and then Jung Hwa with his cello.


"For our performance",Soul smiled,"We chose the Castle in the Sky main theme song,Laputa. We went for a more orchestral kind of sound,taking a step back from our usual,modern and electric playing",he chuckled,"Please enjoy",he smiled before sitting down,putting his violin in playing position.


Tai began playing the piano,signaling for the performance to begin.


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(Left:Soul)


(Middle:Tai)


(Right:Jung Hwa)


The melody floated through the air,into the hallways,out of the classroom. The melody just flowed like the wind.

 

[Jess Buck]

Jessica smiled and closed her eyes as she listened. She slightly swayed back and forth to the song, taking in every note. Listening carefully to each instrument.

 

[Soul Eu Min]

As soon as they finished,all three stood up and bowed politely,as though it had been a professional performance. The class clapped and cheered as Soul,Jung Hwa,and Tai sat back in their seats at the back of the classroom.


Victor was talking to Hime with a shy smile on his face. They were laughing and smiling,as though they had known one another for years.

 

[Jess Buck]

School flew by like a breeze. Soon, it was over and Jessica and Kyomi were waiting for the others, and Jinki to meet them so they could walk home.

 

[Soul Eu Min]

Jinki walked out with Lau and Lou,they were cracking up with laughter and talking. "Yo,are you coming home with Tai and Jung Hwa?",Lou asked. Lau nodded,"He is",he laughed,"We have to study,remember?". Jinki smirked,"Count me in...".


Ae Cha's car drove up to pick up the kids,"Hey",she smiled at Jung Hwa,Tai,Soul,Victor,TingZhe,and Hyorin,"Where is everyone else?",she asked. "On their way,Mrs.Sohma",TingZhe answered as they all piled into the car. Tai sat in the front.


Chun Hei,Ai Min,Hime,and Lu Chu walked out of the school and saw that Ae Cha was already parked at the front of the school.

 

[Jess Buck]

Jessica and Kyomi walked up to their sisters when they saw them come out.


"Have you guys seen Jinki?" Jessica asked.

 

[Soul Eu Min]

"Jinki",Lu Chu looked at the car,"He's going with his friends",she stated. "Did he say that we were going with him?",Chun Hei questioned. They had looked over at Lau,Lou,and Jinki who were getting into the car.

 

[Jess Buck]

Jessica shook her head


"No...I just thought that maybe he would walk home with us."

 

[Soul Eu Min]

"Oh...",Hime said in a sullen voice. Ai Min smiled,"Come then...we should start walking home".

 

[Jess Buck]

Jessica nodded and started walking.

 

[Soul Eu Min]

Ae Cha noticed the girls walking and rolled her window down,"Girls...aren't you Jinki's sisters?",she questioned,"You're not coming to Jung Hwa and Tai's house with your brother?".

 

[Jess Buck]

Kyomi shook her head


"Our dad said we had to walk straight home.." Jessica gave Jinki a look, as if to help them out.

 

[Soul Eu Min]

Jinki scoffed,"Yeah...they promised to go straight home",he said,"Don't worry about them,Mrs.Sohma". Ae Cha looked at Jinki with worry,"But....wouldn't your father want you at home as well?",she questioned. Jinki shook his head,"My father's more concerned about them",he stated and then bitterly muttered,"He is never worried about me...".


Ae Cha smiled at the girls,"Well...have a safe trip girls",she said before driving off.


Hime frowned,"Is Jinki okay?". Ai Min seemed worried,"He's been very gloomy lately",she whispered. Lilly's car drove up and parked in front of them,"Hello",she said,rolling the window down.

 

[Jess Buck]

Kyomi shrugged. Jessica smiled at her mother


"Hey Mom!"

 

[Soul Eu Min]

Lilly looked worried,"Where is Jinki? Is he okay? Did he go with Mrs.Sohma??",she asked with a frantic look,"I hope he's okay....",she whispered under her breath,unlocking the doors and allowing the girls to pile in.

 

[Jess Buck]

Jessica got into the passenger seat and Kyomi climbed in back


"Yeah. Jinki went with Mrs. Sohma. He seemed pretty bitter about something though."

 

[Soul Eu Min]

Lilly's grip on the steering wheel tightened,"I know about what",she smiled at her daughters,"Don't worry...this is just something between Jinki and your father". With that she locked the doors and began driving off.

 

[Jess Buck]

Samual was at home, setting up the magic lesson in the basement. He hummed to himself softly as he worked.

 

[Soul Eu Min]

Lilly parked the car in the driveway and got out,"Head inside girls...I need to speak with your father",she stated as she walked into he house and went directly to the basement,"Samuel Cromwell",she frowned as she entered the basement.

 

[Jess Buck]

Jessica and Kyomi went inside and straight to their rooms.


Samual looked at Lilly and sighed.


"What did I do this time?"

 

[Soul Eu Min]

Lilly walked over to him and pushed him against the wall,"Do you care for Jinki?",she questioned,her face an inch from his,"Do you love your daughters more than our only son?".