A/N- Hello dear fans! :) Here is the 3rd chapter, and the answer to a lot of you guys' questions of "Where is Ashley?" Well here's Ashley being introduced into the fanfic! Please enjoy and lemme kno whatcha think! -Mel
p.s.- I just wanted to let you know, incase you guys start wondering, there's not too many character's from the actual show in this fanfic. Eventually we'll probably get to some Paula drama, but she's not in the first 20 chapters I've written so far, and Aiden hasn't made an appearance yet either, but I'm sure he will eventually. It mostly sticks to Spencer or Ashley's POV, with an occasional Madison POV. But not too much more as of yet. So please lemme kno whatcha think. :)
"HANDSHAKE SURPRISES"
Ashley's POV
Dressing Room
Ok, breathe Ash, breathe, it's just another concert. I think to myself, as I mentally prepare to go out there and knock their socks off as usual.
"Fifteen minutes Ash, they just gave the announcement."
"Thanks Theo."
"You got it Ash." My head of security tells me and then resumes his post back outside the door.
I go back to mentally preparing myself when my manager walks in. "Ashley."
"What Anthony?? I'm trying to get ready." I reply, slightly annoyed.
"Well you'll want to hear this."
"What is it Tony?" I say sighing and pinching the bridge of my nose.
"There's a disturbance in the lobby."
"That's your news?? I go on in fifteen minutes to cause an even bigger disturbance in the hearts of twenty-five thousand fans, and you want to tell me about a disturbance in the lobby?? That's what security's for!!" I say getting worked up.
"This isn't just any disturbance. Spencer Carlin and Madison Duarte are here for the show tonight and I guess they weren't able to lay low enough."
I exhale a deep breath I didn't realize I was holding. "Ok, well get security out there and have them escort Miss Carlin and Miss Duarte back to their seats safely and then have security keep an eye on them. Where are their seats??"
"Hold on, let me find out. I think we have security on the scene already." Beeping one of our security guards. "Max, where are Miss Carlin and Miss Duarte's seats located?"
There's a moment of quiet as we wait for a response from Max. "Front row, center stage." He finally replies.
"Ok, please escort them back to their seats and have some security near them all night." Tony replies, giving him the orders.
"Yes sir." Max responds.
I start to laugh. "Sounds like we have some celebrity fans." I say and cover my mouth, at least I'm relaxing somehow.
"You do know who Miss Carlin and Miss Duarte are don't you Ashley??"
I stop and think about this for a minute. Should I even tell him the truth? Probably not. He'd probably just sell it to the press and they'd eat it up as an Ashley Davies exclusive.
"Yes I'm aware of who they are, I'm not completely stuck on myself Tony, I do read the tabloids as much as the next regular person."
"Oh, is that why you were at Spencer Carlin's last run-way show?" He asks with a raised eyebrow.
I stare at my manager with my mouth agape.
"Yes Ashley, I know." He tells me with a smirk.
Coming over the radio in Tony's hand. "Miss Carlin and Miss Duarte are secure in their seats boss."
"Ok. Thanks Max." Looking at his watch. "Show time Ashley. Ready?"
I nod. "As ever."
I walk out of my dressing room and start walking down the corridor that leads to back stage, with Theo now following behind me.
The sound guy hands me my wireless mic and I clip on the receiver for my earpiece before plugging it into the cord hanging from underneath my leather jacket. My ear buds that have been hanging over my shoulders, I place in my ears.
I walk up the platform and take one last deep breath, then like I do before every concert, I look up and blow a kiss. "This one's for you dad." I say, just like I say before every concert.
I walk out onto the stage and the lights go crazy, signifying my arrival, and the giant screen displays it. The crowd starts going wild and I instantly feed off of it.
"How's everybody doing tonight??" I call into my mic. I hold my hand out to the crowd and hear them scream. "Aww, c'mon, you guys can do better than that." The crowd screams louder and I smile. "Awesome, I knew I had a big crowd here tonight, you guys almost made me think different." I say and laugh into the mic as they continue to scream my name.
The music to my first song starts and the crowd starts screaming even more, immediately.
You're my friend
You're not like them
but I caught your lie
and you know I did
Now I'm lost in you
Like I always do
And I'm dying to win
'cause I'm born to lose
Firefly
could you shut your lie
Now I know your ways
'cause they're just like mine
Now I'm justified
as I fall in line
and it's hard to try
when they're open wide.
I watch the crowd as I sing, and while I do, my eyes scan the front of the crowd, looking for Miss Carlin. Once I've found her, I smile and continue on with the concert.
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As the concert comes to a close, and I'm finishing up my second to last song, I glance over the crowd again. I take a deep breath as the song finishes and then take a sip of my water as my stage hand brings out a stool for my closing song.
"Wow! You guys rock!" The crowd goes wild as I take another sip of my water and then chuckle into my mic and sit down on the stool. "Ok, so this last song I'm going to do for you guys here is a new one. It's going to be released as a bonus track on the upcoming album being released." The crowd starts cheering again. "I'm glad you guys approve!" I say laughing into my mic again. "Ok, well then, ladies and gentlemen, this is 'Your Guardian Angel'." They all go crazy cheering again as I start to sing the first verse, with the acoustic guitar being played.
When I see your smile,
Tears roll down my face.
I can't replace.
And now that I'm stronger, I have figured out,
How this world turns cold and it breaks through my soul.
And I know I'll find deep inside me,
I can be the one.
My usual ritual during concerts, is that while I'm singing the last song, I walk down off the stage and shake some fans hands. But tonight I have a much more intent purpose then just trying to stir them up. If I could just find her from down here. I keep singing and shaking fans hands as I go into the first chorus.
I will never let you fall. (let you fall.)
I'll stand up with you forever.
I'll be there for you through it all. (through it all.)
Even if saving you sends me to heaven.
It's okay,
It's okay,
It's okay-ay-ay-ay-ay
When I finally spot her from floor level, I smile and keep walking towards the middle. Max wasn't lying when he had said center stage. They must have bought their tickets opening day. I continue singing and shaking fans hands as I start my second chorus.
Seasons are changing,
And waves are crashing,
And stars are falling all for us.
Days grow longer and nights grow shorter,
I can show you I'll be the one
I will never let you fall (let you fall.)
I'll stand up with you forever.
I'll be there for you through it all (through it all.)
Even if saving you sends me to heaven.
As I get closer to center stage, I take Spencer's hand in mine as I end my second chorus and move into the third verse.
'Cause you're my, you're my, my-e-y-e-y,
My true love, my whole heart.
Please don't throw that away.
'Cause I'm here... for you!
Please don't walk away and,
Please tell me you'll stay... here!
Fans are screaming and watching as I stop where I am and sing the first few lines of the third chorus to Spencer. They seem to be looking on in awe, knowing who Spencer Carlin is. And I can see the wonder filling their eyes, silently questioning what's going on. I know I'll hear about this from Tony later as well, but it's more than worth it.
I release her hand to continue walking, but before I do, I reach into the back pocket of my jeans and hand Spencer something. Then briefly wink at her as I continue to the other side of the floor level, finishing my song as I shake more fans hands.
Whoa-oh!
Stay!
Whoa-oh!
Use me as you will!
Pull my strings just for a thrill!
And I know I'll be okay,
Though my skies are turning grey! (grey! grey! )
I will never let you fall!
I'll stand up with you forever!
I'll be there for you through it all,
Even if saving you sends me to heaven!
I will never let you fall!
I'll stand up with you forever!
I'll be there for you through it all,
Even if saving you sends me to heaven! (continues until fades out)
Once the song is over, I say my good-byes to the crowd, bow and then run off of the stage.
A/N- Song props go to "Firefly" by Breaking Benjamin and "Your Guardian Angel" by The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus. Hope you enjoyed this chapter! Please review! : )