Anywhere But Here (song is the chap title and is by Mayday Parade)
I don't own the song or twilight. Mayday and Step Meyer do, respectively.
I had to literally wrench my eyes from his; they were the most beautiful, deep jade green. They looked like perfectly carved stones that had a power over me. It was like I had been under a spell. His stare, I can't even describe. It was like he saw into my soul, like he could read everything through my eyes, everything except my thoughts. I still didn't even know his name. He just asked me to sing that song for him, while he sang with me. It was amazing. His voice makes me want to cry and smile for completely different reasons. I was broken from my contemplative reverie when he put his hand on mine and introduced himself.
"My name is Edward Cullen and this is the rest of my band The Golden Age. Well, everyone except the girls. You would be our first. Uh girl that is. In the band. The short pixie like one is my sister Alice and the blond girl is Rosalie. The blond dude is Jasper- Alice's boyfriend and Rosalie's twin. Last but not least is that gigantic oaf Emmet. He is also my brother. They all are or will become Cullens".
Well…that certainly made me feel like an outsider… I tried to squash that feeling with cheery optimism and a smile but I had a feeling that the blond dude saw it.
I said "Well my name is Bella Swan, and yes, before you ask. I am the chief's daughter," and continued with, "please don't treat me differently because of that fact". I tried not to sound so pitiful when I said it but I'm not so sure it worked. It would be my luck trying to sound nonchalant and actually sounding quite whiny.
"Not at all Bella" said the blond chick, Rosalie. I was surprised she talked to me. She just seemed like she was not the type to talk. I turned when I heard Alice, I think, address Edward.
"Hey Eddie I think that we are going to go up and chillax. Why don't you introduce Bella to the music for the concert on Friday. She needs to be ready. It is only two days away".
Edward nodded although he looked a little mad. I don't think he liked being told what to do. At all.
When the others left he gave a little sigh and spoke. "Well they are a little out there but they are my family. I can't say I'm entirely good either. We all live here with my adoptive parents Carlisle and Esme," he switched topics, "we play two sets of songs and each set has five songs. Most of them are covers- we do a wide range of music. Here is the only one you do not probably know. It is called Anywhere But Here and you probably don't know it because I wrote it".
It took me a while to process that information and he allowed me a generous amount of time before he looked like he expected me to speak "Ok Edward. I will do this. Just give me the setlist and the lyrics for the songs. I know I probably won't do much at first but I just want you to know that I am grateful for this opportunity. Your band's reputation is quite great. I know that we'll mesh well. Oh and also I have some other songs that I'd be happy to let you see. Just so you know". It got up thinking I was dismissed. He looked a little weird. "Don't you want to hear my song first so that you may know how to play it?" I nodded my yes.
He picked up his guitar and I was immediately entranced again, this time just by his hands and the way he held his guitar. My head was a swimming mess. He started to sing and he held my attention with just his melodious voice.
Tonight is the one thing left
And I haven't said it yet, I'm falling
And the writings on the wall
Today was misery
And I just can't believe this happened
And I finally broke down
She held onto my heart
But now my only star is falling
Its burning to the ground
Now I'm crying out
Secret love, my escape
Take me far far away
Secret love, are you there
Will you answer my prayer
Please take me anywhere but here
Anywhere but here
You're all I've got right now
No one else figures out this feeling
And how lonely it can get
These words can cut right through
Cause all along I've knew you're sorry
But you haven't said it yet
But I won't forget
Secret love, my escape
Take me far far away
Secret love, are you there
Will you answer my prayer
Please take me anywhere but here
When we're together
Thoughts of her disappear
If I fell to pieces
You'd heal this pain I feel
Secret love, my escape
Take me far far away
Secret love, are you there
Will you answer my prayer
Secret love, my escape
Take me far far away
Secret love, are you there
Will you answer my prayer
Please take me anywhere but here
Anywhere but here.
By singing and writing, he unleashed his soul into the world. And I knew who he was. Just in that moment. It was a spectacular connection. I'm not sure he knew that he was freeing his soul. He put emotion into his music and past experiences. And in that moment I knew that everything would be just fine, that I would not have to memorize this song. It was forever imprinted into my brain.
AN: Wow. Like nine months since I've graced you with a chapter. I hate when life gets in the way. I'm so sorry. College and life called me and I answered them. I re read what I wrote today, just before I posted. It seems like forever ago. I've grown up since then I hope this still matches the original story. Let me know what you think, I am a vamp and I feed off of your reviews. Thanks again guys (?) and girls.