Across The Universe

A/N; -- Three reviews for a chapter and a trailer? That's lame, dude. -- But thank you to princesscutie!! And to Alaina (my bff in real lifee, yo.)

And, I'M SO FREAKING SORRY I HAVEN'T UPDATED IN FOREVER. OO

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Ever since I watched Lilly's cab drive off, I had been distant. It had been three days since I saw her, and I had rented an apartment, gotten a part-time job (and I had some monetary help from my mum), and explored New York City. But yet, I still felt an empty place in my heart for Lilly. That sounds retarded, but that's how it felt.

I sat on the blain blue couch in my apartment, thinking. About, guess who?

I had called Lilly at least five times since I last saw her, but nobody ever answered the phone.

My eyes scanned the room, looking for something to do. They landed on the phone, but I was too chicken to try that again. I decided I'd go for a walk.

I grabbed my favorite brown leather jacket and flew out the door. Walking down four flights of stairs, I heard an old couple arguing, babies crying, dogs barking (and dogs weren't allowed, imagine that), and loud thumping. What an odd apartment complex, I thought.

My black Converse squeaked with every step I took. I breathed in the cool (though polluted) air and sighed. I felt at peace with myself, but I still yearned to see Lilly. As I continued to drift into dreamland, a bold and bright paper sign stuck to a wooden pillar. It read something about tryouts for a rock band guitarist and singer. Hmm. I do play guitar.. and sing..

I took out a pen and wrote the address down on my hand. Auditions were that night at 7:30. It was apparently in some popular nightclub called Club Neon. (A/N; LAWL, I just totally made up that fake name xD)

I continued my walk, and at about 6:00, I decided to go get ready for my spontaneous audition, expecting to lose. I realized I was about ready anyway. After dabbing on some cologne before I left, I walked out of the complex and hopped into my piece of junk car.

Following the directions I had written on my hand earlier in the day, I slowly but surely made it to Club Neon. It was a pretty large place on the outside, with a neon (how ironic) sign reading "Club Neon - open". I walked in and the place was big like it's exterior, with shining wooden floors and a large stage with two men conversing.

One of the men was twirling a drumstick in his hands. He was apparently blabbering on and on about something, for his mouth kept moving. He had shaggy blonde hair and a long face. His companion stood there quite boored looking. He had messy black hair, glasses, and a pretty large nose. He was holding a bass guitar, and apparently tuning it.

I took my eyes off the stage and let them wander around the room. There were about twenty-five or so guys waiting to audition, and even a few girls too. I stood there for a bit in the same spot for a while with my hands in my pockets, waiting for something to happen.

There was soon a voice and I immeadiately looked towards the stage. It was the black-haired guy I saw earlier. "Excuse me everyone!" he said into his microphone. "Umm, if you are auditioning, please make a straight line from the stage. Everyone then ran over so they could try to be first. I pathetically ran also, and I was about seventh in line.

The two guys stood in front of us. "I'm Maxwell," the man with the glasses and black hair said.

"And I'm Robert," the blonde said. "I'm actually studying to be a doctor." (A/N; For any avid Beatles fans, you should understand that xD) His blonde hair reminded me a lot of Lilly's shade of hair. I was distracted from thinking of her for a while, but noooo, it has to happen again!

"We're looking for one singer slash guitarist. So, come up, say your name and a little about yourself. And sing and play your song. If we find a great singer and a great guitarist, we might take both," Maxwell continued.

"So, come on up!" Robert said.

I watched five guys and one girl audition before it was my turn. Four of the guys were pretty bad, but the girl and one of guys seemed like competition. Oh no, it was my turn. I was so nervous!

I stepped up onto the stage and toward the center. I cleared my throat. "I'm Oliver," I said. "I'm from England, but I'm here in America looking for adventure, good time, and a few laughs. I hope this can bring it for me." I thought that it was a pretty good speech. "Anyway, I'm going to be singing 'Something', by The Beatles." This song described my feelings for Lilly, and that's why I chose it, of course.

I picked up the guitar and put the strap around my neck and got into position. "Well, here it goes," I said.

"Something in the way she moves

Attracts me like no other lover.

Something in the way she woos me.

Don't wanna leave her now,

You know I believe in how.."

I looked up towards the door and saw it open. A girl walked in. My mouth dropped open. The beautiful girl entered the room walking slowly. Lilly.

Lilly looked to the stage and jumped, seeing me standing there. Soon her facial expression was similar to mine. Oh crap, I gotta do the song..

"Somewhere in her smile, she knows.

That I don't need no other lover.

Something in her style that shows me..

Don't wanna leave her now,

You know I believe in how."

I stared at Lilly the whole time. The whole group saw me staring, but I didn't care or notice. She was blushing now that the whole room was looking between her and me.

"You're asking me, 'Will my love grow?'

I don't know, I don't know

You stick around now it may show.

I don't know, I don't know.

Something in the way she knows.

And all I have to do is think of her.

Something in the way she shows me..

Don't wanna leave her now,

You know I believe in how."

I let the final guitar note vibrate for a while. By this time, I had looked away from Lilly and looked down in fear. Suddenly I heard clapping. A lot of clapping.

"Dude, that was amazing!" Maxwell and Robert both agreed. I looked up and grinned at the two men.

My competition were clapping, but they all sulked also. I felt quite proud. And finally, I looked to where Lilly had stood. But nobody was there. I looked around for her and saw her racing up the stage and she tackled me, and we toppled to the groud, both laughing uncontrollably.

A/N; Okay, well yeahh. xD Corny ending to thattt chapter, but deal with it. ;D REVIEWWWWW!