SOUL POV
I high-fived Maka right before I jumped onstage, I thought I heard her say "Good Luck" or something but I was still pretty out of it. I can't believe I just kissed her like that….
What the hell was I thinking! If me and Maka get romantically involved (no matter how much I may want….maybe….) then she'll obviously break my heart. I just can't…
Ugh, I sighed to myself, then plastered a charming faint smile as I sauntered across the stage. I had a sudden spur of the moment decision. I huddled the guys together really quick and said "Some Nights." They all nodded skeptically. They know what the words mean to me. (a/n: BOLD= SOUL SINGING, ITALICS=BACKUP SINGING (kid, crona, blackstar))
Some nights, I stay up cashing in my bad luck
Some nights, I call it a draw
Some nights, I wish that my lips could build a castle
Some nights, I wish they'd just fall off
The music started slowly fading in. I kept singing, putting my full emotion into it. These words were practically mine. They had me beat. They were so relatable to myself.
But I still wake up, I still see your ghost
I winced at the words "I still see your ghost"
Oh Lord, I'm still not sure what I stand for oh
What do I stand for? What do I stand for?
Most nights, I don't know anymore...
Oh woah, oh woah, oh woah oh oh
Oh woah, oh woah, oh woah oh oh
This is it, boys, this is war - what are we waiting for?
Why don't we break the rules already?
I looked to the guys on the first sentence, then opened my arms out on "What are we waiting for" then let them fall to my sides, and pulled the microphone out of the stand, and held it in my good hand.
I was never one to believe the hype - save that for the black and white
I try twice as hard and I'm half as liked, but here they come again to jack my style
And that's alright; I found a martyr in my bed tonight
She stops my bones from wondering just who I am, who I am, who I am
Oh, who am I? mmm... mmm...
Well, Some nights, I wish that this all would end
Cause I could use some friends for a change
I pulled a sad looking face and shrugged on "cause I could use some friends for a change" gain a little AWW from some fan girls.
And some nights, I'm scared you'll forget me again
Some nights, I always win, I always win...
But I still wake up, I still see your ghost
Oh Lord, I'm still not sure what I stand for, oh
What do I stand for? What do I stand for?
Most nights, I don't know... (come on)
I put on a depressed look and looked at the crowd sadly, partly talking with my hands on the next part.
So this is it? I sold my soul for this?
Washed my hands of that for this?
I miss my mom and dad for this?
I put on a determined look for the next phrase of words.
No.
When I see stars, when I see, when I see stars, that's all they are
When I hear songs, they sound like this one, so come on
Oh, come on. Oh, come on, OH COME ON!
Well, this is it guys, that is all - five minutes in and I'm bored again
I shrugged
Ten years of this, I'm not sure if anybody understands
This one is not for the folks at home; Sorry to leave, mom, I had to go
Who the fuck wants to die alone all dried up in the desert sun?
I spread the arm without the microphone out wide, as if questioning the audience.
My heart is breaking for my sister and the con that she call "love"
When I look into my nephew's eyes...I put on a sympathetic smile and looked across the audience.
Man, you wouldn't believe the most amazing things that can come from...
Some terrible lies...ahhh...
Oh woah, oh woah, oh woah, oh oh
Oh woah, oh woah, oh woah, oh oh
The other night, you wouldn't believe the dream I just had about you and me
I called you up, but we'd both agree
It's for the best you didn't listen
It's for the best we get our distance... oh...
It's for the best you didn't listen
It's for the best we get our distance... oh...
The song left me kinda down, but the crowd loved it. I thought I heard one or two girls say "MARRY ME SOUL!" and I think another said "COME TO MY HOTEL ROOM, BOYS!" but…I don't know if I heard correctly.
After our songs I waved and backed off the stage. I don't really want to talk to anyone, though. I glanced back at the piano room. Maybe I could…no. People would hear me from over here but…maybe not if they're all talking.
And one song can't hurt? I feel inspired anyways.
I quietly slipped away from the group and their talk about whatever pizza topping they want or something. I walked quickly down the hallway and quickly hopped into the room, closed the door and locked it. No one can disturb me.
I sat down at the bench. All I have to do is think of something and my fingers will play a story. It's quite involuntary.
I took a deep breath as my fingers connected to the keys. I thought I could trust you, Lilly Diamond. But you cheated on me, but even before we could become close friends again, you left in another way I didn't even hope possible. I heard the music I played through my thoughts, matching my thoughts.
You said one day you wanted to be Lilly Evans one day, why did you do this? I don't even know who you cheated on my with. Was he better looking? Better musician? Better guy than I could be? Better boyfriend? Were you really with your friends the night I was going to try to propose? No? probably not.
I almost stopped playing when I thought of something. Maka Albarn. Why do I keep smiling, laughing and having fun with her? Why am I starting to forget Lilly Diamond? Maka Albarn. The angel.
Why do you make me feel okay, like she did? My past seems to seep away when you're around, like a light in the dark. I'm just the lonely shadow reaching for the sun. I heard the piano piece starting to sound lonely and clueless. But my music is usually just my stupid way of venting. It's not even good music, it's just mismatched noises. And wait. Maka Albarn. She's not like me. She's the stay at home type and I like to party and ride motorcycles. Do opposites really attract?
Why do you keep invading my mind? You're taking over and all I can do to stop it shut you out, but i…don't want to. Why don't I want to shut you out? I can shut EVERYONE out, and still get along okay, but you leaving seems…unbearable.
I lifted my fingers from the keys when I started hearing music that portrayed love. I can't play love songs. Unless I'm…
I Shot up from my seat, knocking over the piano bench, spilling the music inside the seat everywhere. Oh my…god. My face heated up and I put a hand over my mouth. NO fucking way.
I can't…be….
I choked a little and stumbled to the door, stupidly fiddling with the lock until I finally got the door unlocked. I opened the door to see the gang starring into my red eyes and red face. I slowly moved my eyes to Maka. She was smiling so adorably that my eyes widened a little then I tried to calm down and put my hand down and tried to look as calm as possible. Oh god, my palms are getting sweaty.
"That was REALLY good" Maka cheered to me "How do you come up with these?" She smiled in anticipation. I can't tell her I was thinking of her.
"I-I uh…just kinda…think and…my fingers just" I moved my fingers around spastically as if I were playing piano to try to set my point.
The rest of the gang had a happy look on their face. "Soul, Buddy, I had no idea! I thought you played Bass like a boss!" Black*Star said overly happy.
"I guess you're a secret Piano protégé" Kid observed, putting a hand on his chin.
"That was AMAZING Soul!" Liz said, practically glowing.
I started getting overwhelmed and my eyes started darting around the group as they kept praising me in different ways. I suddenly bolted outside into the parking lot. I looked up at the sky. It looks like rain soon…
I walked closer to the bus and saw Bloody Tear's bus pull into the gas station down the street. I also saw Maka walk down the street, probably looking for me. It started drizzling when I started walking after her, though. I saw Z step off the bus and start filling up the bus. Calloway walked into the little Shell mart to buy a snack probably. I saw Z finish filling up the bus and look up, glancing around, I ducked my head down and I noticed he noticed something. I looked up to see him smirking and heading in the direction of Maka who was a lot of steps ahead of me. Maybe if I run I could-
I felt a hand on my shoulder and jolted around to see Black*Star, and the rain starting to pour harder. I glanced around. Z was so close, and Maka noticed him.
"Dude, come on, let's go back to the others, they're worried." He said, starting to drag me away "Plus, your cast is getting soggy, which it shouldn't." He kept pulling until I saw Z and Maka start talking then I was yanked into the building. And despite all of my pleading and begging, they wouldn't let me go back out.
MAKA POV
"Hey, Babe" I heard Z say to me. I rolled my eyes and said a quick "Hi" My head still scanning the area for Soul. He could always still be in the building…
"So, I was wondering, when crybaby Soul isn't making you hang out with him, maybe WE should, you know…hang out?" He winked at me and I backed up and felt my back against a wall, and his hand pressed against the wall behind me next to my head.
"No, thank you. And by the way, I actually ENJOY hanging out with Soul." I snapped at him. I started to walk back to the others and out of this rain, but he intercepted me with his other hand on the other side of my head. I back up a little as he started to lean closer.
He grabbed both of my wrists and planted his lips on mine. It felt cold and chapped, unlike Soul's Soft, warm, enticing lips. I Turned my head away forcefully.
"Get away from me you creep!" I yelled. Not like anyone will hear me, though. "SOUL!" I don't know why but I kept shouting for Soul. Over and over. Z began to hold both of my hands with his one hand and moved one hand to my thigh and started to run his hand along my smooth skin. Where's Soul? I heard two pairs of feet running towards me and Z. One was more distant though.
I saw a pale hand roughly take Z's shoulder and pull him away from me and then I shut my eyes tightly and heard something collapse. I opened my eyes and saw Calloway standing over Z, looking quite disappointed in his friend. I looked up at him and smiled a little. He smiled back and ran a hand through his wet hair.
I slid to the ground and sat down, hugging my knees to my chest, still feeling really violated, and I noticed I actually started crying a little. I put my head on my knees after I saw calloway dragging Z away from me. I sniffled a little and felt two strong arms slip under my knees and around my waist and lift my up gently, I heard a low male voice make a small sound of pain as he held me up in his arms.
I looked up slowly and found myself in the arms of Soul Eater Evans.