Disclaimer, I do not own any characters used from Glee or the music I choose unless I miraculously income up with lyrics of my own. I do own any original characters introduced. First fan fiction ever that I am writing so please be gentle :)
The roaring applause slowly became quiet and the crowd settled down as he stepped back up to the microphone ready to perform their next song. With a mischievous smile that didn't go unnoticed by the crowd the song began.
"The sun is gone and the flowers rot
Words are spaces between us
And I should've been drowned in the rivers I've found of token lost
And I should've been down when you made me insecure
So break me down if it makes you feel right (so break me down)
And hate me now if it keeps you alright(so break me down)
You can't break me down if it takes all your might
'Cause I'm so much more than meets the eye
And I'm the one you can never trust
'Cause wounds are ways to reveal us
And, yeah, I could have tried and devoted my life to both of us
But what a waste of my time when the world we had was yours
So break me down if it makes you feel right (so break me down)
And hate me now if it keeps you alright (so break me down)
You can't break me down if it takes all your might
'Cause I'm so much more than all your lies
Hate me, break me down
(So break me down, So break me down)
So break me down if it makes you feel right
And hate me now if it keeps you alright
You can't break me down if it takes all your might
'Cause I'm so much more than meets the eye"
Rachel couldn't help but notice during this performance that the singer kept specifically catching the eye of a girl near the front of the audience. Rachel had to ask Alan, her manager if there was any significance to this. Alan had to shout over the music "basically that girl he is singing to put him through the ringer so it is directed to her!"
Rachel nodded. She certainly knew how that felt. Breaking up with the person she thought she would spend the rest of her life with, just proved to her it was a wrong choice in a man and obviously this guy had made a mistake about the girl near the front row.
JRJ! JRJ! The crowd was going wild for this rock band. Yes, Rachel Berry at a rock concert. Her friends knew this was not her choice of music scene but her manager Alan insisted that she should come along as he wanted to introduce her to the lead singer with the chance of them teaming up together.
Rachel had to admit that this band certainly knew how to put on a show. Apart from the music and a fantastic crowd Rachel was pleased that she didn't have to disguise herself to enjoy the show. It was hard work being a successful pop star with all eyes on her but at least here she could just be...well Rachel.
As the encore was coming to and end Alan gave her a nudge and moved his head for Rachel to follow him. They reached some big doors and the security guards smiled and acknowledged Alan. Rachel had her access all areas pass on show just in case but there was obviously no need as Alan just had to nod and the doors were opened.
Backstage at the JRJ concert who would have thought it. Rachel was going to do a selfie and post it on her social media sites but then she didn't want to alert the paparazzi where she was.
After what seemed like an eternity the band members started to come in to the room. Thankfully they had freshened up. As much as Rachel loves to see a man perspire when playing their music or sports..she didn't think she could put up with the smell!
Alan had signaled the lads over. First one to come over was the drummer John. He shook Rachel's hand and asked if she enjoyed the show, Rachel said that she did. Then the bass guitarist Shaun introduced himself, followed by Kyle the keyboard player, Cody the lead guitarist followed by Davy who also played the guitar. Rachel thought she would feel daunted amongst all these rockers chatting amongst each other but surprisingly to her, she felt at home.
Then Rachel had realized that she hasn't been introduced to everyone. The singer still had still to arrive. As if on queue when Rachel was thinking about him the doors opened up and he came in on his cell phone. He headed straight to the bar and on route gave Alan a wave. Alan took Rachel by her waist and excused them and headed over to the bar.
Rachel couldn't help but over hear some of the conversation. "Listen Jess, yes the song was directed at you, yes I have never felt more relief than when I say these last words to you...ITS OVER!" with that being said a big sigh came from his mouth as he hung up his phone.
He turned around and shook Alan's hand and apologized for keeping him. Alan then turned to Rachel and introduced them.
He gave Rachel a smile that she would never forget. That cute half smile that guys do. Gosh it just makes her weak. Then he spoke to her. "So Rachel, let me buy you a drink."
Next chapter I will introduce you to the lead singer of JRJ and it may not be who you think it is!
Song Breakdown by Seether