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Ghosts from Your Past
As Darren and I joined up with the cast, Amber was getting photos taken by the paparazzi too. We joined in for a group photo, and some of the interviewers asked me what I was doing with the cast, and I answered loudly so I wouldn't have to repeat myself.
"I am playing a new character they are introducing on the show. I can't give you any details as of now, but you'll be seeing my new character soon." Darren pulled me away before they could ask any more questions and he wrapped his arm around my waist. I smiled at him and mouthed thanks, and he just smiled back. I could see a look in Chris' eyes that told me that he had planned something, and was going to do something tonight. I looked at him, asking a question with my gaze, and he just smirked. How he could be this coherent when he was drunk was past me, but I'm not asking any questions. Dianna talked to the security guard, telling them who we were and he let us go. We got to skip – SKIP! – the entire line! I was surprised by the people screaming my name when we went past them. I mean, I hadn't even been on the show yet! But I guess that people liked me because I was with Darren or because I had been seen with the cast on several occasions. But I didn't tell anyone my name, so how they figured out who I was I don't know, but it felt good having fans. They made me smile as we entered the club, and it was INCREDIBLE! There was loud music, tables, booths, benches, several bars, and a few rooms with more benches and tables. There was one that everyone was heading to, so I went along with them. Darren was holding my hand now, so we were still connected. I was enamored at the lights and the atmosphere, so it was good that he was holding on to me so I couldn't be left behind. When we entered the room, the noise faded slightly. Not enough to notice that it had faded if you weren't listening, but it had. Darren pulled me over to a bench. They were really comfortable, with thick, fleecy cushions which were all black, as to not reflect the lights. I sat sideways across his lap with my back leaned up against the arm of the couch as Darren played with a loose curl of my hair. I scooted over on to his lap and kissed him lightly on the lips. As I started to pull away, he leaded forward and captured my lips in his for a deep, passionate kiss. I finally ended the kiss after what seemed like hours to catch my breath. Darren's eyes were sparkling in the bright lights of the club and we just sat like that for a good 5 minutes, staring into each other's eyes. Finally, Jenna came over by us while the other girls ran out to dance with the guys in tow. Chris was walking calmly out to dance as Jenna told us that karaoke was starting soon and we should join in. I laughed lightly, as we had been singing in the limo, but this was the cast of Glee, so singing would be a regular occurrence and I had yet to really perform for them. I didn't count a drunken performance in the limo while being interrupted by Darren kissing me every once in a while. I already knew what I was going to sing, so it wasn't a problem for me. Darren was going to duet with me, so I had to pick a song for that. Hmmmmm, that's going to be a hard one, because Darren's voice is so incredible and I had to pick something to flatter his range as well as mine. God, why did this have to be so hard? It's just karaoke at a nightclub, it's not a concert! Very true, but I still want us to sound good. Maybe I could borrow a few ideas? That's not a crime, and he did sing the song with a partner. My range would fit, and he sounds incredible when he sings it. I think I found a new duet song!
"Cupcake, you're up after Chris. He said that he had a song and wanted us to dance for a bit." Darren wasn't in on the plan by Chris and the gang, so I wasn't surrounded by people who all knew what was going on. At least Darren and I got to dance! Amber sang first, and she sounded INCREDIBLE! Her voice was so clear and she just belted out a beautiful song. Chris was up, and a familiar song filled the air. I looked at Darren and he was still confused so I didn't spoil it for him. As soon as Mark said the first line with Cory doing the questions, Darren started to laugh and shake his head. I smiled at him and just started dancing in time with the track playing in the background.
I can see what's happening
What?
And they don't have a clue!
Who?
They'll fall in love and here's the bottom line, our group is down by two.
Oh.
Ze sweet caress of twilight, There's magic everywhere! And with all this romantic atmosphere, Disaster's in the air
Amber took lead on this with all of the girls harmonizing behind her and the boys taking the background.
Can you feel the love tonight? The peace the evening brings. The world, for once, in perfect harmony with all its living things.
As the male lead part came up, Chris took it and winked at us.
So many things to tell her, but how to make her see. The truth about my past? Impossible! She'd turn away from me.
He's holding back, he's hiding. But what, I can't decide. Why won't he be the king I know he is, the king I see inside?
Can you feel the love tonight? The peace the evening brings. The world, for once, in perfect harmony with all its living things.
Amber belted out the next chorus, adding her own spin on it while stealing glances at me and Darren on the dance floor and smiling.
Can you feel the love tonight? You needn't look too far. Stealing through the night's uncertainties, love is where they are.
Mark started with the next part with Cory taking over when the part switched.
And if they fall in love tonight, it can be assumed…
Their carefree days with us are history,
In short, our pals are doomed.
They finished with a smile and a friendly laugh.
"To Darren and Jessica! We can sure feel that love!" Amber said over the microphone making me blush at least 3 different colors. Darren whispered in my ear that it was my turn, and I stepped up to the stage smacking Chris on the arm lightly as I went. I started my track and Darren gave me a small smile. This song was perfect for me and fit my vocals well.
Made a wrong turn, once or twice Pretty pretty please, don't you ever ever feel You're so mean, when you talk about yourself, you were wrong Oh, pretty pretty please, don't you ever ever feel You're perfect to me The whole world's scared so I swallow the fear Yeah, oh, oh baby, pretty please!
Dug my way out, blood and fire
Bad decisions, that's alright
Welcome to my silly life
Mistreated, misplaced, misunderstood
Miss knowing it's all good, it didn't slow me down
Mistaken, always second guessing, underestimated
Luck, I'm still around
Like you're less than, less than perfect
Pretty pretty please, if you ever ever feel like you're nothing
You're perfect to me!
Change the voices in your head, make them like you instead
So complicated, look happy, you'll make it!
Filled with so much hatred, such a tired game
It's enough! I've done all I can think of
Chased down all my demons, I've seen you do the same
Like you're less than, less than perfect
Pretty pretty please, if you ever ever feel like you're nothing
The only thing I should be drinking is an ice cold beer
So cool in line, and we try try try, but we try too hard and it's a waste of my time
Done looking for the critics, cause they're everywhere
They don't like my jeans, they don't get my hair
Exchange ourselves, and we do it all the time
Why do we do that? Why do I do that?
Pretty pretty please, don't you ever ever feel
Like you're less than, less than perfect
Pretty pretty please, if you ever ever feel
Like you're nothing, you are perfect to me
You're perfect, you're perfect to me!
Pretty pretty please, if you ever ever feel like you're nothing
You're perfect to me.
As my song ended I got thunderous applause. I picked this song for a reason, and it was coming back to bite me when tears started threatening to run down my face. I ran down the stairs and looked at Darren as I ran back to the room. I sat down on the couch and pulled my knees up to my chest and started crying. Darren came over and sat next to me, pulling me on to his lap. I wrapped my arms around his neck and started sobbing into his chest. He just held me and whispered soothing things in my ear.
"Jessica? Harry's in the ER. He and Jules got in a big fight and he was running across the street when a car came out of nowhere and hit him. Jules has been crying for hours and is talking all crazy about cutting again. I know that you can't come, but just make sure that you talk to her, okay?"
"What's wrong baby? Why did you start crying?"
"Harry's in the emergency room. Logan called me earlier today and told me. Jules is thinking about cutting again and she wouldn't talk to me. I can't – no, I won't lose them. I can't lose anyone else."
"Shhhhh. It'll be okay. We can go visit them tomorrow if you want. We have the day off, so you can go and I'll come with you if you want me to. It's okay. It'll be okay."
"No it won't! I CAN'T lose them! That is the last thing that I need right now! I almost lost my sister last year, so I know how it is. He got hit by a car! And Jules is going to hurt herself more than she already has. Why do you even care about me? I'm like a freaking soap opera! Why do you stay with me? Why do I matter more than some pretty girl on a magazine cover that would date you in a heartbeat?"
"You won't lose him. And I love you. That's why I care. You are perfect, your laugh, your smile, how your eyes get all bright and happy whenever somebody does something nice for you, how you smile at me when you're happy, and even when you cry you're beautiful. I love you, and that's why I care. I wouldn't ever, ever leave you. I love you."