Author's Notes: Italics is song lyrics. Normal is Artie's thoughts. Reviews are LOVE =)
-ARTIE'S POV-
'Stars shining bright above you
Night breezes seem to whisper "i love you"
Birds singin' in the sycamore trees
Dream a little dream of me
Say nighty-night and kiss me
Just hold me tight and tell me you'll miss me
While I'm alone and blue as can be
Dream a little dream of me'
The music started, I was front and center, the momentary star of this song. Usually singing does wonders for me, helps me forget everything going on around me and I just feel better. But this time all it did was remind me of what I was slowly losing. Her...
'Stars fading but I linger on dear
Still craving your kiss
I'm longin' to linger till dawn dear
Just saying this'
I could feel the sympathetic eyes of my peers burning holes into my back. I appreciate their care and concern, but i don't want or need their sympathy. They all believe I'm upset because I'm not able to dance, but that's not why I'm upset, it's really because of her...
'Sweet dreams till sunbeams find you
Sweet dreams that leave all worries behind you
But in your dreams whatever they be
Dream a little dream of me'
I wheeled myself off to the side, allowing Tina and Mike to take the stage by storm. Their routine was amazing, and perfectly on time; and Tina looked so beautiful. As i watched them dance together i realized that he was what she needed, what she deserved. Someone who could keep up with her, walk with her down the beach, stand with her at the alter...
'Stars shining up above you
Night breezes seem to whisper "i love you"
Birds singin' in the sycamore trees
Dream a little dream of me'
I sang again, and their routine slowed a bit. She looked so happy, so comfortable, dancing with him. This proved to me that what we said at Sectionals is true, "You can't always get what you want", but now I guess I'm getting what I need...
'Sweet dreams till sunbeams find you
Sweet dreams that leave all worries behind you
But in your dreams whatever they be
Dream a little dream of me'
A long overdue wake-up call.
'Dream a little dream of me'