previously in the Healing Begins:

BPOV

He really is amazing, why Rosalie… I could feel the lump in my throat grow as I thought more about the subject… cheated on him with my ex fiancée made no sense to either of us and we just wanted the pain to stop. So as Emmett drove us to one of the bars in Seattle, he listened to the radio, searching for the song he was going to sing to ease his pain for the night…
Well for my first chapter being short and being up for a day at the most, I'm pretty excited that I've gotten 4 reviews already. It gives me this warm and fuzzy feeling inside. So I've decided to write more for you guys. Don't forget that the more reviews I get the more I want to write. I've also decided to write a short little thing from the ending of each chapter to keep your mind fresh, let you know what happened previously for those that are going along with me as I update instead of reading this story when it's all complete. So yea I'm sure you noticed but I thought I would let you know. Um… Hmmm… I think that's it. Enjoy the next chapter(:


BPOV

"I shot the sheriff, but I didn't shoot the deputy!" Emmett boomed as we raced to the karaoke bar.

"Nah, I think we need to change the station, this song is just too weird"

"But Bella it's funny"

"You forgot to mention annoying, try something else please"

It was hard to say no to him and to ask to change the station, but I wanted no reminder of death. I was going to die for Edward, and now, well I'm alive and I'm going to stay alive for a very long time.

"How about this Bells?" Emmett asked as he changed the station to 99.9, KRKT.

"Wow Emmett, I had no idea you listened to Taylor Swift!" All I could do was laugh as he sang along to Picture to Burn.

"So go and tell your friends that I'm obsessive and, crazy, that's fine I'll tell mine your gay!"

It was the perfect song. One of the songs I loved most. The feeling Taylor puts into her songs is amazing.


We had arrived in less than an hour which was of course perfect. We listened to five other stations but Taylor's Picture to Burn stuck with us, and Emmett makes the funniest faces when he sings it. This night could turn out to be great, the best since we found out.

I don't think I'll ever be able to forgive him for making me find out this way. No matter what happens Edward will pay for what he made me go through.

"….Bells? Hurry up, I need to go and get my jam going! I can't sit around while you space off. I need to sing!" Emmett cried over the silence that was surrounding us. And, he was right, it was time to stop thinking about the past, and focus on the future, the future that begins when we walk through the doors of Changes.


"So when can I sing?" Emmett asked the manager impatiently.

"Just wait a few more minutes, we still have another person, or maybe two, that still want to sing. You're just going to have to wait like everyone else."

"But I CAN'T! Don't you understand? My girlfriend cheated on me with my own BROTHER! I need to sing now!"

"Well maybe I can convince the other two in line to wait a little bit longer. What song did you have in mind?"

"Picture to Burn by Taylor Swift"

"Ah, I see. Well I'll be right back."

I could see the fury in Emmett's face. I went up to him and gave him a big bear hug which he didn't bother to return... This is either really eating him up, or he just didn't notice my attempt to cheer him up since he's usually the one giving me the bear hugs.


EmPOV

"Bella?"

"Yea?"

"I'll be right back; I'm not feeling so well, I think I'm going to be sick."

"You'll be fine. Just picture the audience naked." I grimaced at her words and she saw it, "Err, never mind, um, just look at me, pretend you're with me in the car and sing."

That I could live with, Bella, just watching her smile in the audience should help. Let's hope I don't fall flat on my face…

Bella gave me a quick peck on the cheek and smiled, running to go take her seat as I stared and listened to what the manager had to say.

"Alright, we have a new guest tonight here, and he's a bit down in the dumps," the manager announced," So let's give him a warm welcome and make him feel like we're all here for him, from what I've heard, he has it real bad."

As he walked backstage to let me on, he gave me a smile and said, "Good luck."

I walked to center stage and sat down with the microphone in front of me, I looked in the back and sure enough Bella was there with a grin that stretched from ear to ear. The music started, and I sang.

"State the obvious, did't get my perfect fantasy. I realized you love yourself more than you could ever love me..."


By the time I finished, I could see Bella standing and cheering for me, I even saw some people trying to hold back tears. Did I really show that much emotion? Either way I got the crowd yelling for more, "Encore, encore!" I knew from this day forward that singing was good for me, and that the healing would go much faster as long as Bella was there for me, to cheer me on. What would I do without her?

I finished the song, and there was Bella, waiting for me. I'm really glad she agreed to this.

"Emmett that was fantastic! Did you see the old lady in the back with me crying? She told me she could feel your pain, and that you were lucky to have me there to comfort you. She also said that if you ever need anything, she'll be there, listening to music, drinking a beer, and wanting to help with your pain."

"What a sweet woman. But I've got you, I don't need some old lady to help me with my problems. 'Sides, I want to try some other stuff to help the numb feeling inside me. Could we try square dancing at least once?" I got a giggle, which was a good sign.

"I don't know Emmett, me and dancing are never a good mix."

"Awe come on Bells, I'll be right by your side. If anybody tries to take you or harm you I'll stop 'em," another giggle! Wait, no a roaring laughter. What the?

"Alright Emmett, what else do you want to do? I think I can pencil in some square dancing and one other thing tomorrow."

"Bells! Thank you, thank you, and thank you! You're the BEST!"

"I know, now let's go home! Charlie will kill me if I don't get home soon. You can hang out with me tonight if it makes you happy, and well I sorta want you to anyways."

"Alright, let's go then."


So I promised you a longer chapter and here it is. I'm not sure if I like it or not. Kinda, eh whatever. I'm still new at this and the only reason I chose picture to burn was because I dreamt of Emmett singing it last night. Hhah. It was great, but also kinda upsetting. Don't worry, the next time they go to karaoke, it'll be a very funny song and well, I think you'll like it. I have much planned for future chapters so review! The more reviews I get the faster I'll write.