So you guys wanted more, well here it is! The first chapter of my Nalex/Nelena story, called "You Belong With Me". For those of you who just read about this, read my one-shot version of it. It's called "Why Can't You See?" It's like the overall summary version of it, I guess. But the oneshot has a kind of cliffy in the end. Enjoy!!! =D
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You guys might remember some of the lines from the one-shot version throughout the story. Just makes it much easier for meh. =D
Oh, I just realized if any of the people who added me to sumthing like as a favorite, and I said she and you are actually a he, or vice versa while I did a little mini- shoutout, I'm really sorry about that! I just wrote this whole shoutout part right now, and I JUST got 10 reviews! So I can't wait! yay!! haha ok so just so you know-yes, I do talk a lot-I'm gonna try to incorporate a different set of lyrics into each chapter. Except this one, I just started writing it, and it's just a little kind of flashback and filler on how she Alex fell in love w/ Nate. I don't really have it all planned out, but I'll go along with the song. haha the last time I had a fanfiction story (which you can find on YouTube) turned out pretty well, even if I didn't know what the plot was. Okay, I'll admit, the dramatic parts were amazing to me! ok I'll shut up so you guys can R&R! haha 'increase the peace'!!!
Disclaimer: I don't own any of the characters in this story, or movie names, or the songs in this chapter, or anything else besides the plot!
Selena G. - Alex Russo
Nick J. – Nate Grey
Demi L. – Mitchie Munroe
Joe J. – Shane Grey
David D. (Alex's Dad) – Jerry Russo
Maria C. Barrera (Alex's mom) – Theresa Russo
Jake T. Austin - Max Russo
David H. – Justin Wheeler {Lolz! idk what to use for his last name. I just remembered his character Wheeze in Dadnapped, so I kinda changed it.}
Chapter 1:This Heart, It Beats, Beats for Only You
Meet Nate Grey and Alex Russo. They're two best friends, practically brother and sister. But to Alex, they were more. She thought that they were meant to be together. So did everyone else, their friends, and their parents. Even their teachers or classmates or neighbors they didn't even talk to. To Nate, that's exactly what he thought of Alex. Just a sister and a friend. Never more.
-FTSK rocks-
Everyone in school knew that Nate was the biggest flirt. But he wasn't a pervert. Sure, maybe you'd see him checking a girl out, but he was really very down-to-earth. That's the only reason the girls went out with him. Majority of the other boys were, okay, but they just looked for a girl's looks. They never looked at her her heart. The one person who knew this the most was, of course, Alex. She knew him like the back of her hand. Ask her any question about him, she'd answer without hesitation. She knew him even more than she knew herself. In school, all the girls thought it was a big deal if you're lucky to go out with him. Alex felt different than others, she knew that you'd be lucky to even be within 100 feet of Nate.
-FTSK rocks-
Growing up, the two would share smoothies, take walks on their secret beach, escape to the park at midnight, bike together, everything. Nate and Alex were joined at the hip, even when they had their own boyfriends or girlfriends. Nate always treated his girlfriends like princesses. Alex didn't really care about a relationship, of course she was happy by the fact that she was attractive enough to be asked out, but she knew she wasn't in love or something, she was only 12. That is, until Nate shared something with Alex that she'd never expect. And something happened to her that she wouldn't expect or find out until later.
-FTSK rocks-
Hey Lex. I got a surprise for you. Come to my place around 8:30 and pick up the note under the doormat. I'll see ya soon.
Love you. Couldn't breathe without you,
-Nate
Alex received a text from Nate right when she came home at about 7:30 on a Friday afternoon after rehearsal for the talent show and helping out with leadership. She was happy because, of course, it was the weekend and she finally could relax. She walked upstairs and into her room. She pulled off her skirt, blouse, headband, bangles, and heels off and sighed in relief. She hated wearing all these clothes, it just wasn't her. She only wore it for the talent show. And she didn't even want to sign up, but Nate pushed her to. He knew how beautiful her voice is. He only wanted to help.
I swear, my school is so lame. I mean, dress rehearsals every Thursday for the next month and a half? And they expect us to be confident in these freakin' prairie clothes? Well, I just have to wait until the actual day to wear clothes that are 'me'.
She thought. She pulled out her favorite pair of jeans; they were worn out,had holes in them, and had just a tiny bit of flare at the bottom. "But they're so comfy!" Alex said when Mitchie asked about them and poked at the holes. She grabbed a long sleeve black-and-red striped shirt, and layered it with a regular white t-shirt given to her by Nate. It used to be his, but even though it was pretty big for Al, she felt warm and comfy in it.
-FTSK rocks-
She headed downstairs to find Mitch snoring a bit on top of the couch. Alex chuckled softly at her. She loved Mitch so much. They considered each other sisters separated at birth. Mitch helped comfort Alex whenever her parents were yelling or fighting again. Alex couldn't bother Nate at some times; he had his own life, and girlfriends to spend time with. But right now, Alex was currently single, at the worst possible moment ever. Mitch and Alex went through everything together.
-FTSK rocks-
Alex loved everyone she knew. Alex didn't like the fact of losing someone she truly cared about. Max and Alex were pretty close as well. Max was her younger brother, and he looked up to her. It was good for him that she wasn't a girly-girl, so the two would usually play baseball and a whole bunch of sports together, along with Nate, or Mitchie. Whenever Theresa and Jerry fought, Max would run downstairs to Alex, and cry in her arms. He may be a boy and all, but he was just so crushed. After all, he was only 10. Alex would always tell him she'd never leave him.
-FTSK rocks-
Alex was definitely going to be bored right now. She grabbed her acoustic guitar and brought it to the loft, which was in the next room.
She strummed chords and began going through her notebook filled with songs she wrote herself. And some where Nate wrote the melody. She checked which ones went well with her voice.
"I can feel the pressure,
It's getting closer now.
We're better off,
Without you.."
Nah. I'll try that next year. Definitely rock-ish, but maybe I should try something new this year.
"This time we're not giving up,
Let's make it last forever.
Screaming 'Hallelujah'..
We'll make it last forever.."
"Gahh! I need to not use so much rock...wait. Maybe I can use pop and rock together. Yeah, that's not too bad. Let's see, shall we? Ok Alex, stop talking to yourself."
She started plucking her guitar with a melody she found in the back of her head. She started writing the notes and eventually, it all came together.
"Alright! I finally did it! Gah! I gotta stop doing that!" She pressed a button on her phone and saw it light up to show that the time was 8:20.
Okay. I better hurry and get to Nate's to find that note.
She ripped the page of her newly-written song out, folded it, and stuffed it into her front left pocket. She grabbed her cell phone and placed it into her right pocket. She took her lanyard necklace with her key on it and placed it around her neck. Mitchie made it especially for her. Mitchie knew that Alex was always on the go, so she gave her something to make her life a little bit easier. Alex walked into the living room, and spotted Mitchie shivering. She covered up Mitchie's cold skin with a thick blanket. She slipped on her black Chuck hi-tops and headed to the Grey's next door. She arrived at the front door and lifted a corner of the mat to reveal a neatly folded paper.
Hey Lexi. Again. Haha, I see you followed my instructions. Ok, now grab your skateboard in the garage. You know the pin still, right? Ha just kidding, I know you have it implanted in your brain by now. I forgot to tell you I still had your skateboard. Sorry. You don't have to worry about waking anyone up. Frankie's already deep asleep by now. Mom and Dad went out to eat, and Shane and Jason are up playing video games. Don't worry, I already told my parents and yours that we were gonna head out around this time, so don't tell me we might get in trouble. Ride to the mountain lift station and walk up to the front door. Stay there, and wait for the lights to turn on.
Be safe on your trip, please, Al.
-Nate
Alex walked to the garage and entered the code she knew by heart into the keypad. The lights lit up through the tiny windows of the door, and the whole door came up. Alex found her skateboard laid right in place next to Nate's bike, and grabbed it.
"He-hello?" a voice said. Alex could tell it was Shane walking through the front door, really freaked out.
Oh no. I thought they were playing video games. Urgh, they're watching a scary movie again. Shane better not piss his pants like last time.
"Shane, it's just me, Allie-bear." She called out to relieve him.
"Oh thank goodness," he said in one breath.
"Yep. I think Nate's showing me another one of his spots. And, is that a bat?" She said, eyeing the wooden tool in his hand.
"Oh, what? No." he said, hiding the bat behind him.
"Ok. Then I guess you aren't gonna be scared if I say, 'OMG! It's Freddy!'" She fake-gasped and shot up her hand in front of her mouth to look surprised.
"WHAT!?! AHH!!" He took the bat out and shot it directly behind him as if the bat was a sword, and started swinging the bat as he ran across the lawn while closing his eyes, but stopped after hearing Alex giggle.
"HA! Don't tell me you and Jason were watching 'Nightmare on Elm Street' again?" She asked while looking up at Shane.
"Pssh. No. I'm just practicing for baseball."
Wow that was a pretty good excuse, Shane. He thought to himself. He smiled at the thought that he came up with something that good on the spot, and started smiling like an idiot, and ignoring Alex.
"Ok, then, Shane, I'm gonna go. Tell Jason it's just me before he calls the cops." She said as she placed one foot on her skateboard and pressed a button to close the garage.
"Huh? Oh. Ok, Allie. Bye then." He waved with one hand, still hiding the bat.
She rode away on her skateboard as Shane called after her.
"Be safe, Al!" He yelled.
"Got it, Shane!" She yelled back as she stuck a thumbs-up towards Shane.
-FTSK rocks-
Once she finally arrived at the lift station, she felt a little scared. But then the lights went on and Alex could see Nate and her friend Justin standing by his side.
"Hey Nate! Justin." She greeted.
"Hey Al." Justin replied with a smile.
"Yes! You made it safely." Nate kissed her forehead and brought her over to a car. Alex placed her skateboard in the trunk while Justin went in the driver's seat. Nate lifted Alex into the car, and then sat by her.
-FTSK rocks-
They arrived at a little cliff area, but Justin assured Alex that it was completely safe. After all, his family owned the whole mountain lift station/company/national park.
"Come on, Al." Nate stepped out of the car, and held onto her waist as she stepped down.
"Call me when you're ready to go, guys." Justin called to them before Nate shut the door.
"Kay." Nate replied. He grabbed Alex's hand and lead her closer to the edge of the cliff, and they leaned against the fence. They were strong and sturdy fences. It was just built the year before.
"You're sure this is safe, right?" She questioned.
"Trust me." He replied. This spot was definitely magnificent. They could see every single light in the whole town of Dallas all clashed together as if it was a light show. It took Alex's breath away.
"M'kay." She said."Oh, I need help with a song. I just need you to play the music while I figure out the lyrics."
He groaned, "Lex, do we have to? I really just want to stand here with you in silence."
"Yes, Nate we have to. You were the one who pushed me to sign up for the talent show, and there's no turning back. And I thought you love music."
He opened his mouth to say something, but then closed it and sighed deeply. "Fine." He walked over to a blanket, and patted the spot next to him for her to sit. He brought out his guitar and sat in position while waiting for Alex to walk over. Alex blinked twice as she thought, How'd I miss that? The blanket, and the guitar? She awoke from her trance, pulled out the slightly wrinkled piece of paper, and sat down next to Nate. He scanned over the sheet of notes and started playing the intro and then the basic chords. Alex pressed the record button on the tape player/speaker Nate had set up and began to sing along after a while.
"I am finding out,
That maybe I was wrong.
That I've fallen down,
And I can't do this alone.
Stay with me,
This is what I need, please.
---Nate began to sing along with Al, somehow they thought of the same lyrics at the same time--
Sing us a song, and we'll sing it back to you.
We could sing our own;
But what would it be without you? Oh...
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I am nothing now,
And it's been so long.
Since I've heard a sound,
The sound of my only hope.
This time,
I will be listening.
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Sing us a song,
And we'll sing it back to you
We could sing our own
But what would it be without you? Oh..
(Nate plays some chords)
This heart, it beats, beats for only you.
This heart, it beats, beats for only you.
This heart, it beats, beats for only you, oh....
This heart, it beats, beats for only you
----Nate and Al both sang to each other while staring into each other's eyes----
My heart is yours
This heart, it beats, beats for only you
My heart is yours,
This heart, it beats, beats for only you.
My heart is yours.
This heart, it beats, beats for only you.
My heart.....
My heart is yours
My heart is yours
My heart is yours
My heart is yours..."
Quickly, the two tried remembering what they both just sang, and Alex wrote it down furiously.
Alex thought that this certain spot wasn't very special. Okay, it was, by the beauty of it, but Alex didn't think it was any different than the other 'special spots' Nate had shown her before. Nate being the school flirt, and like a Prince Charming twin, he was a deep romantic. He'd take his girlfriend to one of his spots and maybe set up a picnic, or play a love song on his iPod speaker he'd brought up to the spot. But what was different about this one, was that the two wrote a song, together. And they both knew it was their song. But what Nate was about to say, Alex didn't expect.
"Don't tell anyone, Lex. About this place, please..." He began to say. She was surprised. She thought at least 5 other girls knew about this spot already because of him. She nodded as she put her paper away into her pocket, and looked over to the sight. She stood up and sighed at the beauty of the sight. Nate watched her, trying to decode her thoughts. He put away his guitar, got up and followed Alex slowly.
"What is it, Allie?" He asked.
"Nothing. It's just...amazing. It's, it's beautiful." She said as she took it all in.
Nate nodded, walked up beside Alex, put his arm around her shoulder and said, "This is my number one spot, and I'm sharing it with you." Alex's eyes were getting tearful. If he didn't want anyone to know about it, and that he'd share it with her, then she MUST be pretty special to him. And to Alex, just those thoughts; that perfect moment looking over the lit town; with Nate's eyes as a warm presence, she felt…..different. She felt loved. And for once in her life, she felt as if she could honestly return that love. They both leaned forward against the fence. She looked into his eyes as they both enjoyed the beautiful silence and she turned back to the city lights.
"And you know, that's not the only thing here that's beautiful." Nate said. He grabbed a blanket and placed it on top of him and wrapped his shoulder around Alex. She turned her head to him.
"What, let me guess, it's you?" She chuckled and smiled.
He chuckled too, "No."
"Oh?" she said and smiled at him.
"Yep. It's you, Lex." He replied and then gave her a tiny peck on the lips.
She smiled and snuggled into his chest while he held her closer to him, as they stared into the lights and then the stars. He placed his chin on top of her head as they hugged each other closely. The thing that Alex didn't expect was the whole thing about Nate keeping this location between them,-and Justin, but that didn't really matter-and by the fact that she started feeling not butterflies, but...something she couldn't explain in her stomach; she felt heaven. She wouldn't understand this until later, but the biggest thing she didn't expect was that she became in love.
Ok. So, idk about you guys, but I felt like this was super long! Or maybe it's just me. But I also felt like it was kinda, empty-ish, like there's not enough complex words in it to make it serious enough? Lolz idk... I'm open to ideas for the story! Oh and if you're wondering, all the songs that Alex (and Nate) 'wrote' are being credited! (id want to be in trouble!):
Pressure-Paramore-All We Know Is Falling
Hallelujah-Paramore-Riot!
My Heart-Paramore-All We Know Is Falling
(For My Heart, I pictured the Final Riot! version for the chapter. The original uses electrical guitar and drums and all. So try typing up 'My Heart final riot dvd' in YouTube or any acoustic version of it. Goes along much better with the story than original version. =D)
OH and I have a question. Do you guys want me to post up links of the outfits that each character wears in each chapter? Like hopes4pam ? ik it seems kinda copy-cattyish but I really want to show their personality through their styles. Ya know?
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