Fan Fiction |
by Jenny Tran
Amy turned to him with look he has never seen before, it was a mix of annoyed and anger. She didn’t respond until he drove out of the parking lot away from the wondering eyes of the crowd “Don’t talk to me.” She said quietly.
Philip glanced at her as he pulled his eyes from the street “What?” he wasn’t sure why she would be upset.
“Both of you.” She said through gritted teeth as she turned to Johnny in the back seat “You can wake up now. We’re on the streets, there’s no audience, the show’s over.” She said flatly.
Johnny opened his eyes and sat up, he too looked distressed “How did you know?”
Philip arched his neck to look at his friend “You’re not drunk? What the hell is going on?” he sounded upset. “How did you know he wasn’t drunk?”
“Yeah.” Johnny wondered.
Amy let out a loud sigh as she turned to the two of them “You..” she pointed to Philip “wanted to get back at him for being nosy and for telling me that you had a crush on me but it was clear that you weren’t. So you threw out a story about him…” she pointed to Johnny “being gay.” Philip’s eyes were glued to the street unable to look at her because he knew it was true. Amy turned to Johnny “If you were drunk, you wouldn’t have noticed that Philip had gone outside with Joanne to the balcony while you were performing. I didn’t want to blow your cover because that would have easily caused more attention. It’s bad enough tomorrow’s headline will say ‘Big star fighting with good friend and music producer over a girl’. Come on guys, this is so high school, why can’t you guys just let it go.”
There was a moment of silence until Philip broke it “Did you really mean everything you said?” he asked Johnny.
“No…well, yeah…some part.” He looked towards the rear view mirror where Philip rose his eyebrows “The part about you not appreciating Amy. But not about the part where I liked her…” he said quickly turning to Amy with an apologetic look “I’m sorry Amy, I didn’t mean to bring you in on it. It was just feelings that I’ve been holding inside since I met you. Someone need to tell him that his ego is getting bigger.” He grunted.
Philip laughed, suddenly feeling pity for himself “My ego is as big as I make it seem. I would have thought you’d be the first to understand me. Yes, I admit that I don’t treat Amy as well as I should be…but I do appreciate everything she does for me. I tell her each time I feel like it.”
Amy nodded at Johnny “You shouldn’t assume things.”
“You’re the one to talk. You believed that I was gay…” Johnny frowned unhappily.
“At first I didn’t, but why would it matter if you were? The only thing that I was bothered with was the fact that if there was a slight chance that you like me, I would be hurting someone else’s feeling. Who knew it was all a scam this whole time.” She narrowed her eyes at Philip. “I should quit right now.”
Philip turned to her in horror like it was the worse news he’s ever heard “No! Amy, don’t you dare leave me like this. I need your help. Please, I’m sorry…I apologize for everything. It’s all my fault, but don’t leave this job. You want a raise? How about I help with the deposit on your new apartment, anything…” he sounded so desperate that it tugged at Amy’s heart.
She sighed as the wind blew her bangs from side to side, she rubbed her forehead “It’s not about the money, Philip. It never was. I enjoy my job, I really do. I don’t think I have ever worked any place where I don’t mind waking up in the morning to. But I feel like I’ve been played, like this is all a joke.”
“I’m sorry.” He whispered sadly.
Johnny felt bad as he spoke up for his friend “Hey Amy, this wasn’t about you. It never was, we just pulled you into our joke fest. I’m sorry for embarrassing you.”
Amy turned to him angrily “You promised.” Her eyes dug at him with guilt.
“I know, I’m sorry. I knew the only way you would even think of singing is if someone put you on the spot. I wanted stupid..” he pointed to Philip “to hear you sing but he still hasn’t.” he was most upset at that. “You have got to hear her sing.” Johnny insisted.
“I am not in the mood.” Amy turned to the front and leaned her whole body towards the window.
“Is she that good?” Philip asked.
Amy snickered “Better than Joanne.”
“Well, that shouldn’t be hard. Oh, this I’ve got to hear!” Philip exclaimed excitedly as he turned on the radio and one of Kelly Chan’s song was on. “Sing along, you know this song don’t you?”
“In your dreams, Mr. Cheung.” She snorted.
Johnny looked at Philip who shrugged helplessly “If you don’t sing, I’m gonna sing.” He opened his mouth and began singing horribly along with the song. Soon Kelly’s song was drowned out by his toned deaf voice.
Amy covered her ears but didn’t turn to them. She looked around and found a few people staring at them, probably wondering why that guy was howling away like a wolf. When she couldn’t stand it anymore, she leaned over her chair and covered Johnny’s mouth “You’re waking up the dead with that voice.”
He laughed while pushing his head back to break away from her hand “It’s either you or me.”
Philip smiled “Come on.” He pushed gently as he reached over and rubbed her affectionately on the neck. “Just a few lines?”
“Stop the car.” She said shortly. She turned her head at her apartment that he just passed “You just passed it.” She nodded to her home.
“Whoops.” Philip pressed roughly on the brakes and pulled the car back to let her off. “You’re free this time, but I want to hear it tomorrow.” He pointed a finger at her. She plastered a fake smile on her face and opened the car door. “Hey.” He called to her as she turned to face him “You’re not quitting are you?”
Amy shook her head and Philip broke out into a huge grin, his dimple deeper than she’s ever seen it “But I will after you’re done with your album and finding your girl project.”
“You’re kidding right?” he asked with a smaller smile, hoping that she would not her head. Amy shook it again and Philip frowned “What can I do to make you change your mind?”
Amy truly did not want to quit, but she wanted to teach the boys a great lesson “Give Johnny a French kiss.” She said casually.
Johnny widened his eyes in disgust “Oh no! No way, that’s sick. I’m not gay…didn’t you hear??” he looked at Amy with begging eyes.
Philip was willing to do anything, so now all he had to do was convince Johnny “Come on, stupid. It’s all your fault in the first place. Why did you have to go and meddle in my business. Come on, it’s just a peck, it’ll be over sooner than you can remember what happened tonight.”
Amy pointed to the guys unexpectedly when Philip had talked Johnny into doing the kiss “Eh, I didn’t say a peck. I said a FRENCH kiss…I want to see tongue!” she said as she crossed her arms.
Johnny sat back in his seat with a thump “No. Not even for you, Philip.”
Philip frowned “You owe me one!” he said slyly. Johnny knew that his friend had done a huge favor for him “Remember last week?? You said to me, I owe you one big time.” Amy looked from one guy to the other, what were they talking about? What favor? She was with them the whole time last week, how could she have missed that?
“Oh man! This is not just a big favor, it’s gigantic…colossus!” Johnny exaggerated his arms.
“Do you want me to make another call?” Philip threatened.
“No!” Johnny cried fearfully but he looked defeated as he looked around and there was not a soul in sight “Fine!”
Philip sat up happily “Just close your eyes and imagine I’m that girl.” He said as he flipped his head back and sucked in his cheeks “I look just like her…” he pouted his lips seductively and closed his eyes. “Come on, baby.” He puckered up and waited for Johnny to do the honors.
Johnny looked at Amy, who had a hand covering her mouth to keep from laughing as she nodded to him, urging him to go on and she wasn’t about to let them off. “This is for you Liz…” he closed his eyes and was about to pushed his lips on Philip but his prayers were answered when Amy stopped the two as she pushed her hand between their ready lips.
“Wait!” the guys opened their eyes but their lips were still attached to her hand “Did you just say Liz?” Johnny nodded with wide eyes. Amy smile grew bigger “So she’s coming back?” she remembered how much she liked the girl, it would be better with her here. “And you helped?” she pointed to Philip and he too nodded. Amy laughed as she pushed their faces apart “Guys, you were just saved by Liz. Remember to thank her when you see her.”
“What?” Philip asked with surprised.
Johnny pushed his friend on the chest “Man, shut up. She just let us off, I do NOT want to kiss you!”
Philip rolled his eyes “I was asking what Liz had to do with it, stupid!” he pushed at Johnny back.
Amy laughed as she shrugged lightly “I like Liz, she was one of the nicer people to me when I first stepped in as Philip’s assistant. I always remember to repay a favor when I get one. Since you two are an item.” She smiled at Johnny “I couldn’t do this to her.”
Johnny stood up on the car and let out a happy cry “I love you Liz!!” he clapped his hands happily as he sat down on his seat look like a giddy little girl.
Amy turned to Philip “I guess if any straight guy is willing to kiss another straight guy for me, deserves a second chance.” Philip smiled as he opened his mouth to say something but she quickly covered it “Under three conditions.”
“Sure, anything.” He said after she pulled her hand away.
“One, you cannot under any circumstances make me sing. I will do it if I feel like it.” She eyed him carefully as he nodded reluctantly and she continued “Two, I know tomorrow will be a big mess with the reporters considering your movie is opening next weekend. I want to explain on your and my behalf.”
Philip smiled “Isn’t that your job?”
“Yes, to fix your mistakes.” Amy nodded firmly and Johnny muffled a laugh and Philip threw him an evil glare “Three, I do not want to hear anymore talk about you liking me or me liking you. This is strictly platonic, got it?”
Philip sighed “Sorry Amy, I can’t do that. Because I’m so deeply in love with you.” He closed his eyes earnestly as he said it causing Johnny to make gagging noises. Amy crossed her arms sternly knowing that he was teasing her again. She turned her heels and was about to go when he reached over his car and pulled her arm back “Okay, okay I’m sorry, I just had to get it out of my system. Consider everything you just asked for done.” He nodded firmly. “Anything else?”
Amy looked at Johnny and smiled slyly “No!” he cried out and covered his lips.
“Calm down, lover boy. I’m not going to make you two kiss. I want you to promise me one thing.” She asked and he nodded with his hands still over his mouth “Be good to Liz, she’s a sweet girl.”
Johnny let out a sigh of relief “Is that all? Consider that done too.” He glanced at his watch “Hey, it’s almost two in the morning, I have to wait for her call.” He patted Philip on the shoulder and jumped in the passenger seat.
“Alright!” Philip groaned. He turned to Amy with a warm smile, the same one she remembered when she first came in for an interview “I’ll see you tomorrow. I expect the press will be waiting outside the TVB station.” Amy nodded with a sigh. She had to prepare a speech the next morning.
“Drive safely.” She called out as Johnny turned his head and blew her a big kiss. She smiled when Philip adjusted his rear view mirror so he can see her even after they were a block away. She returned to her apartment and changed into her pajamas as she worked on the speech the next day.