What if?

Chapter 33: Club Stalls

Nick

“Nick!” Michael said and slammed his hands on the desk. “Hey!” I shouted. After shouting I saw John beside him. “Sorry.” I added. Michael is just so annoying everywhere. Now I feel so embarrassed for shouting. I shouted because I was surprised by what he did.

*Bang!

We turned our attention to the door. “That was our new classmate too, right?” John asked. “Yeah! Jake.” I answered John’s question. I seriously don’t know what his problem is. “That was a great slam though.” John said while giggling. “Well, we were really noisy, maybe he got mad.” Michael answered. “I think so, maybe he was sleeping.” I said while preparing my things. “I don’t think so.” John said while massaging his chin. “Why?” Nick asked him. “It is because before going here at Nick’s desk I literally saw him just sitting and listening to music with his headphones.” John explained. “Well, maybe we were so loud that he can even hear it with his headphones.” Michael said. “Seriously? Let us just stop talking about him and go to where the clubs are, I want to join a club.” I said just to cut the topic about Jake. 

“Okay, we are set and just waiting for you to finish.” Michael said with a big annoying smile. After Michael said that, I stood up and walked straight to the door. “Nick, wait.” Michael said. 

We arrived where the club stalls are and they are all so beautiful. All stalls are attractive and well organized. This is my first day and I already saw a lot of good things about this school. Now, I am so excited to write my name to one of the clubs to become a member. 

“Do you have any certain clubs that you would like to join?” John touched my shoulders and said cheerfully. I sighed deeply and answered. “I kinda like music nowadays and I want to learn more about it.” I said while looking down. I am shy to say it but I don’t have a choice but to say it so they can help me find where their stall is. “Great! We only have one music club here. And we can see it there.” John said while pointing to the stalls. “Are you sure? don’t you want to join our club? so we can be together.” Michael said while pointing his finger to John and himself. “Let him be. Maybe Nick is not the kind of person who likes literature.” John said. 

Actually what John said is a hundred percent right. I am not really the kind of person who would do such things. But I honestly want to know how to write and produce music. “Sorry. That would actually be great but I also thought about this carefully.” I answered Michael’s question. I know that he wants me to be together with him and I want to, but I want to grow by myself in this aspect.

“Okay, I understand.” Nick said with a big smile. I am happy that he understands me. Besides, we are classmates so we can really have more time together. The only time that we can not be together is the time where I need to go to my club to practice if ever I get in. 

“Hi!” A girl cheerfully said. “Hello.” I replied. Actually, I am a little surprised because she came from nowhere. “Are you here to sign in our club?” The girl asked. “That is right.” Michael answered the girl. “Hi Michael, you already have your clubs so I think that this new guy here is the one who wants to sign here.” The girl said. “That’s right. But you know what, I think you should introduce yourself first.” John said to the girl. 

John is definitely right. The girl keeps asking without introducing which is a little off. “Sorry. My name is Moira. I am in 6th grade and I am the President and singer of this school.” The girl introduced herself. “Whaa! She might be really good at music.” I said to myself. “So how about you?” Moira asked. “My name is Nick and I am the brother of Michael.” I introduced myself to her. “Oh yeah! I heard the news, congratulations!” Moira said with so much energy. 

I wonder what it takes to have such energy. “Thanks!” I replied. “You are welcome. By the way, do you know how to sing or play an instrument?” Moira asked calmly. “I don’t know how to play an instrument and sing but I am willing to learn if you will accept me in your club.” I said eagerly. “Oh, we don’t decline anyone who wants to be a member of our club. And I really like how eager you are to join this club, soooo I want you to sign your name here and see you tomorrow afternoon at 3:00 PM.” Moira said smoothly. “Really? Thank you!” I said and immediately signed the paper that she told me to sign.

After an hour

We have been walking while touring the whole school for some places and to see the other stalls of people. While walking, something came to my mind. “Michael! Why are you not helping your club?” I asked because I saw that there were other members of the clubs that were there in the stalls to help their club gain members. “We don’t need to do that.” Michael said shortly. I stopped walking. “What?” I asked. “I literally don’t get what you mean.” I added to give more information on how much I don’t understand what he is talking about. “Nick, the reason behind it is that there are a lot of people who join our club. We don’t need to be there so students will also come to our club.” John explained. Now I understand.

This school has a lot of genius people and I know that there are many who are good in literature. I wonder why they chose the literature club. I know that John and Michael are both talented and they can fit any club because they are versatile.

I continued to walk and grabbed Michael’s hand. “I wonder your reason why you chose the literature club, and you to John.” I said as I also turned to look at John. 

“Okay, let us stop walking and sit first.” Michael said gently. Finally he said that. Actually, I have been waiting to sit though. 

We sat on the bench under a tree. “So what was it again?” Michael asked. s**t! “Just answer.” I said with frustration. “Ah! I chose it because I want to express my opinion in writing and I also think that this school needs me in that club.” Michael answered confidently. I don’t think he is lying. I know Michael in all of the times that we spent time together.

Some people might think he is boasting if they hear him but I believe what he says. “Okay. How about you John?” I asked John. “I went there to be Michael’s companion.” John said softly. Whaa! They are inseparable. I wonder what Michael made for John to eat to become so loyal to him. 

“What did you do to John?” I asked Michael while staring closely at him. “What? I did nothing wrong.” Michael said while shaking his head. “HAHAHA. Michael is just cool that is why.” John answered my question. Yeah, I can not neglect the fact that he really is cool but I don’t know. “I see.” I replied to John. “Okay, sooo we can actually go home now, and I really want to lay down.” Michael said while standing. “Really?” I asked because I am not sure if he is saying it right. “Yes!” Michael said cheerfully. 

I was surprised by his action so I punched him in the arm. “Ouch! What?!” Michael reacted. “What?” I asked him back. “It is because the gates are open so we can really go now. Come let’s go to our classroom and get our things.” Michael said and walked away. 

John and I followed Michael’s lead. Why does he feel so tired? Well, the thing is we can go home. It is tiring walking though but tomorrow will be the start of our class and will go to the club. I am so excited.