Clary POV
Have you ever had a dream that you desired your entire life? I have; I have worked so hard for this moment: My world tour, starting in New York and making my way around the world.
Now, I stood, gaping at the arena: Madison Square Garden, located in Manhattan; on Seventh Avenue, between 31st and 33rd Streets. It was early in the morning and my bags were in the bus.
Ever since they had told me about the tour, I had already packed my things to go on tour and had been practicing everyday with my voice. Trying new stuff and working with writing more songs. Plus, Jace and I's relationship has gotten closer too; which I didn't mind at all.
"Close your mouth, you look like a fish," Jace commented and I closed my mouth but stared at the arena. It had a huge banner with Raphael, Jace, and me on it.
"I can't believe that I'm here," I said and tore my gaze away from it to stare at Jace.
"Well believe it, because it's going to be a crazy night," he said and kissed the top of my head.
Nine o'clock
I could hear the roar of the fans, and others, out there. So, yeah, I performed in front of LIVE TV and like, over one hundred people in the large gym at school, but this; this was way past my line. I was scared as hell. I was in a pair of white jeans and a white tank top with blue intricate designs on it.
"Are you okay?" I heard a voice behind me and I turned around and saw Jace.
"No, I am not. I'm freaking out. This is more than the performance I played three weeks ago," I said, exasperated.
He clutched my arms and stepped closer to me, so I had to look up at him.
"You are going to be amazing out there. I know it, Raphael knows it, and even the fans may know it. Clary, just breathe," he suggested and I nodded. I breathed in deeply and let it out slowly.
"Okay, I trust you," I told him and he pressed his lips to mine quickly and the lights went dim on stage. He cocked his head to the stage, signaling me to go onstage. I went on stage with the other performers and put my ear microphone on.
This is my confessional
Seven seconds till I hit the ground,
But you saved my life
Now I feel indestructible
So protected when you're around,
Yeah, you saved my life
The lights came on and everyone cheered for me.
You make me; you make me feel so incredible
You and I, you and I feel so unbelievable
You're making, you're making so unenviable
Then the lights went off again and the UV lights turned on, making everyone on stage was glowing in the dark.
We started to dance around and jumping.
A million hearts, but you're the only one
You locked me up like I'm glowing in the dark
I'm in your heart, you're the only one
You locked me up like I'm glowing in the dark
The regular lights came back on.
This is my confessional
Seven seconds till I hit the ground
But you saved my life
Now I feel indestructible
So protected when you're around
Yeah, you saved my life
You make me; you make me feel so incredible
You and I, you and I feel so unbelievable
You're making, you're making so unenviable
The UV lights came on again and I realized how much fun I was actually having right now. I felt alive.
A million hearts, but you're the only one
You locked me up like I'm glowing in the dark
I'm in your heart, you're the only one
You locked me up like I'm glowing in the dark
This is my confessional
Seven seconds till I hit the ground
But you saved my life
Now I feel indestructible
So protected when you're around
Yeah, you saved my life
A million hearts, but you're the only one
You locked me up like I'm glowing in the dark
I'm in your heart, you're the only one
You locked me up like I'm glowing in the dark!
A million hearts, but you're the only one
You locked me up like I'm glowing in the dark!
I'm in your heart, you're the only one
You locked me up like I'm glowing in the dark
The lights came back on and I was huffing for air and looking at the crowd.
"Thank you," I said and left the stage and Jace enveloped me in a bear hug.
"I am so proud of you! You were amazing," he said. I groaned.
"You sound like my mother," I said and he chuckled against my cheek.
"Whatever," he mumbled and started to kiss me slowly.
"Hey, hey; can you quit with the PDA," Raphael said, shielding his eyes from what was going on. Both Jace and I rolled our eyes at him.
"Shut up," I said to him and sighed.
"I'll see you later," Jace said and went on stage with Raphael, and every girl in that crowd had to scream.
I went into my dressing room and clutched at my ears; there was a ringing noise in my ears and it was totally painful. I shook it off and sat in my chair in front of my huge mirror. I put my chin on the palm of my hand and sighed.
Then, my phone rang. I picked up.
"Hello," I said into the phone and Isabelle's voice came from the other end.
"Hey, Clary; you sound tired," she said.
"Yeah, this may be my dream come true but it sure takes the energy out of me," I complained and she laughed.
"Well, that's show business," she said.
"Wait, I'm a singer, not an actor," I stated.
"Hey, I'm just trying to help," she snapped.
"I'm sorry but thanks for trying to help, tell everyone I said hi," I said and she agreed and ended the call.
I looked in the mirror and I saw the girl, the new girl, in the mirror. She wasn't the girl back then; wimpy, weak, scared. Now, she was brave, courageous, outgoing.
I stood up and went near the side stage, where Jace was singing and the others were dancing.
I was staring so intently, that I didn't even notice that he was coming towards me.
"Earth to Clary," he said and I shook my head.
"Huh?"
He chuckled and put an arm around me.
"This is going to be a long night," he said and I smacked his chest.
Multiple songs went by fast and my energy was deteriorating.
"Oof," I said when I threw myself on the side couches on the bus. I was super tired, I just wanted to take a nap right now, but that wasn't going to happen if Raphael and Jace were on the bus. They both were wild animals, wanting to play pranks on one another and since there were only four of us on the bus, so I was more likely a target.
"Hey, why are you going to sleep so early, Red?" Jace's voice rang out.
"It's twelve and I want to sleep, meaning 'Leave me alone'," I said to him and my head plunged in a pillow; relishing at how soft it was.
"Not to us, we're used to this, so twelve means it's too early to go to sleep," Raphael said and threw a purple pillow at me.
"Hey," I said and got up angrily.
"Well, you guys may be used to it, but surely, I'm not. So, GOODNIGHT!" I yelled and went to the back where the beds were. I got in and closed the curtains. I looked up in the dark, empty space.
I cannot believe that this tour already got me stressed out. By the Angel, Raziel, help me, please?
I woke up to someone opening my curtain and shaking me awake.
"What's going on?" I asked groggily.
"There's a little problem," Jace's voice said and I hopped down and he led me to the bus's front. There, I could see hundreds of screaming fans blocking the road and having signs for us.
"How are we going to get past?" I asked the bus driver, Hodge, shrugged.
"There could be another way," his voice was rough but soft. He tried to back up but they followed.
"This can't be good," Raphael comments.
"Thank you Captain Obvious, for making that so clear," Jace sarcastically said.
"Just trying to help," was all Raphael said.
"What are we going to do?" I asked, getting worried. I remember in movies that fans would go crazy, loco over a celebrity and do anything to have them as theirs. This wasn't like any movie I've seen, ever.
"Call the police," Jace ordered to Hodge and he got out his phone and started to dial the number. Then the fans came up to the bus and started to try to come in but the doors wouldn't budge, so they started to shake the bus.
"Jace, I LOVE YOU!" a fan screamed and Jace smirked and knowing what he was going to say, I slapped him on his arm and he looked at me.
"Now's no the time for innuendos," I sneered at him.
"Police are on their way," Hodge called from his seat.
"Well, they better hurry," Raphael lay on the couch, seeming bored as ever. The bus swayed side to side and I was feeling dizzy. I sat down but ended up being thrown from my seat and the bus swayed harder.
"They're going to tip over the bus."
Then sirens came and the shaking ceased. I saw as the police started to take away the fans from the bus and the cops seemed unfazed by us.
A fan had actually tried to break the glass of the wide windows by shoving her shoulder against it and pounding it. They were so desperate to come in that I felt utterly sad for them.
A police officer knocked on the door and Hodge opened the door and he stepped in.
"How are you all doing, I hope you guys are okay," he said to us and we nodded.
"Problem's being solved and you can go freely," he said and stepped out of the bus and went back into his cop car.
"So how was this experience Clary?" Jace asked.
"What, are you saying this happened to you guys more than once?" I said, astounded and they nodded.
"My life is crazy," I muttered and walked away. But I always had a feeling that a fan could pop out any moment and do something; like, watch me sleep or get a stand of my hair and keep it as a souvenir or something like that. I was creeped out.
Seriously, how do they live their lives? I felt the bus move again and sleep fell upon me.
I heard a shuffling and a shifting. Then wait, came on my bunk and I opened my drowsy eyes.
"Hey, go back to sleep," Jace's soft voice said and he put an arm around me.
"Where are we?" I yawned.
"You'll figure it out when you wake up," he answered and kissed my forehead. I yawned and snuggled into, as comfortable as possible. It was silent, except for our breathing. I could feel Jace's eyes on me and I looked at him.
"Go to sleep," I told him and he gave a small smile.
"Okay," he whispered and pulled the blanket over us and tightened his grip in me. Not that I didn't mind or anything. I rested my head against his chest and I felt peaceful. I felt like I could do this forever with him.
I forgot about the tour, I forgot about what had happened, I forgotten about my songs, and forgotten about how tired I was this night.
And I had definitely forgotten about my performance at Madison Square Garden. Even if it was a big deal.
HEEEEEYYYYYYY! SEQUEL, WOOHOO! So this isnt much but i promise that the later chapters will be better than this. So i think it's been more than a couple of days since i said i would post this and i blame it on my life and computer. So my DC trip is coming up, i have a book club battle, projects, etc... But overall i updated, see. SO, i learned the cup song! Happy, I'm trying new things, like doing it with three cups and with different cups. To be honest, it's easy to learn and you guys should try it, it only took me four minutes to learn it. So if i can do it, you can do it (I hope)
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*Glowing by Nicki Williams.