The Truth Hurts

Chapter 10

As I stand in Daniel's door way with my hand over my mouth, I reflect on how I got myself in this unfortunate predicament. All I had to do was stay calm and not over exaggerate the fact that I found Daniel singing. It then occurs to me that it might be better if I was in a hole ten feet under right now.

Startled by the fact that I nearly screamed at him, Daniel literally jumps off his bed and immediately scrambles to his feet, shoving his music papers under his bed. He trips trying to stand up straight but composes his posture as if nothing had happened. I stifle a laugh trying my hardest not to burst out in laughter and make a bigger fool out of myself than I already have.

"U-uh, h-hi, Elise..." He says a bit awkwardly. "Di-How long were you standing there?"

Is Daniel actually being shy? That's so cut- wait! No! I was not about to think that. I can't think that!

"Um...not that long" I casually say, shrugging my shoulders. Really? That time I could be calm? Where was it when I actually needed it when I first stepped in here?

"So...you didn't happen to see or hear...um...singing?" He questions again with a trace of hope evident in his voice.

Now I feel bad. Should I tell him I didn't? A small part of me does but I don't want to give him false hope, also leaving me unsatisfied to knowing the reason how or why he can actually sing.

Without thinking anymore, I just decide to tell him that I did. I can't lie to him and just act like nothing happened after that. I'm not like most people who can lie and then get away with it. Whenever I do lie, I feel bad and then end up telling the truth anyway.

"I didn't know you can sing...how long have you been singing?" I say.

He gives me a defeated look. "Not a lot of people know...not even James or Jayce knows. And I don't know exactly how long but I do know that I love it"

I nod in response not knowing what exactly I'm supposed to say next. What are you supposed to say next?

"You have to promise me you won't tell anyone" He seriously says. A playful smirk makes it's way on to his lips before he speaks again. "Pinky promise?" He says holding out his pinky.

I give him an are you serious? look. When he doesn't pull his pinky back, my eyes go wide in realization that he was being serious. I don't know why, but for some reason before I lock my pinky with his, I couldn't help but stifle a laugh. I sober up, put on a serious expression, and lock my pinky with his.

"I pinky promise I won't tell anyone that you can sing" I promise.

He nods his head and smiles in satisfaction. "Good! Thank you!"

A few awkward moments pass by with us just staring at each other, standing in the middle of his room.

"So...can I hear you sing?" I ask hopefully.

He chuckles and roles his eyes. "Nice try."

"Oh come on! I promised!" I exclaim.

"I know and I thank you for that"

I huff and stomp my foot clearly frustrated. Daniel gives me the look that says real mature which makes me more frustrated! I really want to hear him sing again! I'm going to make him sing for me one day.

I get a text from Willa asking where I am because the party is going to start. Party? What par- Oh! I almost completely forgot. Today is his birthday and surprise birthday party. I mentally slap myself on the forehead.

"Oh! And happy birthday by the way!" I yell.

Katie's POV

"Oh my gosh! No! You're doing this all wrong!" I yell at the workers. They aren't getting any of this right! And the party is starting pretty soon!