Songfic Time! 

High school AU

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"Francis?! What are you doing?!" I shouted tears staining my eyes.

"(Y/n)! Chérie, I thought you said you'd be back later?"

"I did but, it didn't take as long as I expected it would. And I come back to see you, making-out with the school slut!"

"Mon amour, please. I'm sorry, she forced it on me!"

"'Forced it on you', my ass. You certainly looked like you were enjoying it! And don't call me that anymore! I want you out of my house! Now!" I shouted.

The memory played over and over in my head. I had loved Francis with all my heart and he repayed me by cheating on me. I called my friend, Arthur, to come over and he accepted, knowing what I was going through. He was the closest person to me and he always knew how to comfort me.

"(Y/n)? What happened?"

"Arthur, what would you do if you caught your boyfriend making-out with the school slut?"

"He didn't, did he?"

"Yes, he did. I saw it with my own eyes," I replied tearing up again.

"Liten, Love. He's not worth all the tears, you have to move one. I know you loved him but, he's not worth it. Break-ups a hard especially whe it happens this way but, listen, you'll find someone else. You can't sulk over him for the rest of your life. I have an idea. The school's talent show is coming up, why don't you really show him who's boss with it?"

"Really? Arthur, you know I can't sing."

"Yes, you can, Love. I know you can. You have the best singing voice known to human kind. Don't you want to show him who's boss?"

"I do. But, I can't play any instruments, it'll sound horrible."

"If you want, Love, I know how to play the guitar. I can back you up."

"You'd do that for me?"

"If you want me to."

I smiled, the first genuine smile I had since the incident and pounced on him, "Thank you! I'll find a song and then send you the guitar chords."

"Okay, Love. I'll see you tomorrow."

"Okay. Bye, Arthur," I replied waving him off from the front door. I walked back up to my bedroom and got my laptop out, searching 'Top 10 Break-up songs'. I eventually found one that I liked and sent the guitar chords to Arthur.

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"HI, mum. Is it okay if Arthur comes round after school today? We need to practice for the talent show."

"As long as it's okay with his parents it's oaky with me."

"Thanks, mum!"

"You're welcome sweetie. Bye."

"Bye, mum."

I hung up my phone and nodded to Arthur, "Mum said it's okay for you to come round."

"Okay, Love. Shall we go?"

I nodded and we walked back to my house as it wasn't far from the school. We popped into Arthur's quickly so he could get his guitar and then we continued our journey to my house.

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Weeks passed and we'd perfected the song. It was the day of the talent show and I was sitting backstage with Arthur, him giving me a shoulder massage, "You'll be fine, Love. Don't worry. We can show him who's boss, right?"

"THank you again, Arthur. This really means a lot to me."

"Anything for you, Love."

We sat there for a while until it was our turn. Arthur grabbed his guitar and we walked onto the stage. I took a deep breath and looked to Arthur, who gave a smile. I smiled in return and he started playing. I waited for my cue and began to sing. 

(Play the song)

"Step one take his pictures off the wall
Bring myself up after the fall
The fall I'll be better off after all
When the pain's 100 proof
There are ways to change the mood
It's good getting it like it should

Mr what's his name
Fooler all the same
Mr what's his name
I'm gonna smile when it hurts
Going out tonight with all of my girls
Party till I can't see straight
This is how a heart unbreaks
Find someone new
Somebody who loves me the way you loved you
Can't you tell I'll be ok
This is how a heart unbreaks

I can't believe it got this far
It's like the wheels came off of the car
Bizarre I let you into my heart
I've been broken in the past
But the feeling doesn't last
Collapse I've always survived the crash

My what's his name
Bet you feel the pain
Mr what's his name
I'm gonna smile when it hurts
Going out tonight with all of my girls
Party till I can't see straight
This is how a heart unbreaks
Find someone new
Somebody who loves me the way you loved you
Don't you tell I'll be ok
This is how a heart unbreaks

Oh the Devil was in your eyes
But heaven was in your kiss
And these are the things I'll miss

(la la la la la la la la la la la la la la)
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Smile when it hurts
Going out tonight with all of my girls
Party till I can't see straight
This is how a heart unbreaks
Find someone new
Somebody who loves me the way you loved you
Can't you tell I'll be ok
This is how a heart unbreaks
Smile when it hurts
Going out tonight with all of my girls
Party till I can't see straight
This is how a heart unbreaks
Find someone new
Somebody who loves me the way you loved you
Can't you tell I'll be ok
This is how a heart unbreaks." 

Throughout the song I tried not to make eye-contact with Francis. Although, I did want him to know this song was meant for him but, if didn't work it out, then he was an idiot. When we finished, everyone stood up and clapped. I smiled at Arthur and we walked off the stage, "You did great, Love. I saw Francis with a guilty look on his face."

"Don't worry, Arthur. I have no intention on getting back together with him. If he tries anything he'll get a punch to the face. Or maybe somewhere where it will really hurt."

We sat backstage for a while until it was time to announce the winner. All the performers went on the stage and we all stood at the back. 

"I will now announce the winner of this year's school talent show. And the winner is (Y/n) and Arthur!"

I was shocked at this. I was not expecting to win. We walked to the front of the stage and the teacher gave us our prize, "Do either of you have anything to say?"

"I do, actually," I spoke up. This was it. Over the weeks since I'd caught Francis cheating on me, I had realised where my true feelings lied. The teacher handed me the microphone and I took a deep breath before speaking into it, "It wasn't my intention to actually sign up for the talent show. It was only after I caught my boyfriend cheating on me and I was talking to another close friend, that I was convinced to sign up. These past few weeks I also realised where my true feelings lay in the romance world and I honestly say that I am over my ex." I handed the microphone back to the teacher and we all left the stage to pack up our stuff ready to go home. It was while Arthur was putting his guitar back in it's case that he decided to speak up, "So, Love. Who is it?"

"What do you mean?"

"Who's the guy that caught your heart these past few weeks?"

"Are you that oblivious, Arthur? It's you! I hope you don't mind."

His face lit up bright red, "Really? It's me?"

"Y-Yeah," I replied my face equally as red.

"Well, that's a good thing then. It means I don't have to hide my feelings for you anymore," He responded before wrapping his arms around my waist, "I love you, (Y/n)."

"I love you too, Arthur."

With that he leaned in and kissed me. I melted into it immediately and wrapped my arms around his neck. We eventually had to part due to lack of oxygen and when we did, Arthur spoke up, "You know, I've had a crush on you for ages. Even before you started dating Francis. I never told you because I thought you could never feel the same. And when you told me that the two of you were dating, I was crushed on the inside. You know that sounds really stupid now that I say it out loud."

"No, it doesn't Arthur. You should have told me earlier. I only dated Francis because I thought you'd never feel the same way."

"Love, you're wrong. I love you so much."

"I love you too, Arthur."

---------------------A few years later

"You'll be fine, (Y/n). You have nothing to worry about."

"What do you mean Eliza? How can I be calm? This is the biggest day of my life!"

"(Y/n), trust me. You'll be fine. You've been together since High School! You'll be fine!"

"Okay."

We walked out of the room and I found my father. Linking arms with him, he started to walk me down the aisle. When we got to the end, I linked hands with Arthur and we turned to face the priest. (Or whoever it it that does weddings) I smiled at Arthur and the wedding started.

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"If anyone ojects as to why these two should not be wed, speak now and forever hold you peace." I thought that Francis would have objected and claim to still love me but, when I looked out at everyone, I saw Francis sitting there with duck tape stuck over his mouth. I also noticed Gilbert and Antonio smiling at me and giving me a thumbs up. I smiled at this, knowing it was the two of them that had done it, to stop Francis ruining my life any more. This meant that he couldn't speak out, and neither did anyone else.

"In that case, I now pronounce you husband and wife. You may now kiss the bride!" We both leaned in and kissed, my arms wrapping around Arthur's neck and his wrapping around my waist.

"I love you."

"I love you too, Arthur."