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I was sat back stage next to Jay completely exhausted. It has to be one of the most tiring opening numbers ever created. I was yet to do the routine without falling over once (which is a miracle in itself). It was very jumpy. And required heaps loads of attitude. There was many lifts and I sat on a table at the beginning, only to get pulled of and jump straight into leg flicks. I'm sure jay told me the proper name but I can't remember. I was most nervous about being pulled off the table as that is where I usually fall over. Jay pulls me by my hands and I have to push my legs up and over. Basically a cartwheel on his hands. We had just ran through the routine with the others and, apart from me falling over, it had run smoothly. Everybody was friendly and didn't care that I couldn't do the lift as they knew I had only been doing the dance routine for 3 hours. Any way, it wasn't like they were professional dancers and this was for charity. All the girls were wearing lime green vest tops and black dance leggings that had lime green lace up the leg, that part being see-through. The boys were wearing black wife-beaters, black trousers and lime green button shirts (some tied round waists, some on and unbuttoned, some on and buttoned, one even had one arm over his shoulder and the other arm under the opposite shoulder). We were all wearing dance sneakers. My hair was in a ponytail while the other girls hair was down. I was on in the opening number then I had to run off get changed, pin my hair up and change my shoes while Karen explained 'Why we're all all here'. I still couldn't believe I was getting pressured into dancing. Karen came and stuck her head round the door.
"3 minutes." she said. And like that everyone started moving as we all made our way to the stage. The curtains were closed but we could hear the crowd talking and moving. I made my way to the table on the right of the stage, pulling my self up to sit on the table with 3 other girls. The curtains opened and the crowd became silent.
"Ladies and Gentlemen. Tonight's performers." I heard Karen say and then the music started and the lights lifted. One by one the girls left the girls left the table leaving me sat by my self.
So rock with us tonight that was the line before the chorus and Jay held his hand out to me which I took. We so fly and with that I cartwheeled over and landed on my feet as I started the side kicks. Jay took my hand and spun me into him, my right hand moving to his shoulder, my left arm extended, Jay in the same position as we started spinning. Once we stopped we separated and. started doing different dance moves in time with the rest. It was then that I saw them. The Cullens. When the next chorus came I did a bridge back on to Jay's knee who flipped me over on to his shoulder. He placed me on the floor and we did the side kicks again, twisting between left foot and right foot. He dropped to the floor and I swung my hips from left to right, pausing with the music, then backwards, his hands on my hips, falling backwards when I swung my hips back. There was a short instrumental where we made our way to the other side of the stage through a sequence of turns and a leap from Jay he landed and rolled over so he was lying on the floor on his back, feet flat on the floor, knees to the ceiling. I took a small run and jump as I put my hands on his knees and flipped over, landing clear of his head. And then did a circle-kick up into the air. Girl you know we got that mad swag the girls were on the floor as the boys shoulder shimmy. Baby we know where its at which turned into spins. The boys fell to the floor as the girls did the same. There was a small pause before the chorus started again where Jay came over and put his hands on either of my hips and when the first We so fly poured out the speakers he lifted me up and threw me, and caught me bridal style and placed me on the floor. I walked to the front of the stage and spun around, kicking my left leg out, bending backwards staring out in the audience. Wait! Was that? Dear god. The teams here. After the last We so fly I lifted my leg and put my foot on Jay's chest and pushed. He landed on the floor with the first Drum crash. I spun to the audience and lifted my arm on the second and final crash. As it died away the audience started clapping. As the light turned off and the stage went black I ran off and straight to the room that had my dress in. It was a V-line halter neck red dress with a pattern of Spanish fans on it. I pulled the dance sneakers off and put on the black strapy heels that only had a kitten heel. I took out a pack of bobby pins and started pinning my hair in a large bun on the back of my head, making sure to curl the hair around my fingers to make it seem curly. I rushed to the stage wing just as Karen thanked you audience for the money they had raised, just by paying the entry fee. Then she started talking about me as I played with my 'B' necklace.
"The girl you are about to see only joined the group last night, yet she still performed fantastically in the opening number. She is replacing a girl who unfortunately is unable to perform due to injury. But do not fear. Bells is just brilliant. Ladies and Gentlemen, singing 'If I Die Young', and knowing her line of work she might just, Agent Isabella Swan." and with that there was a black out on stage and the group ran off and, still shocked from my introduction, I made my way to center stage, stool in hand. One of the stage hands ran out with a microphone stand and placed it in center stage before running off again. I sat down and the lights came up. I stared out into the audience before facing my head down, my eyes darting over to the wing where
Karen nodded for me to start. 'If I die young bury me in satin, lay me down on a bed of roses. Sink me in the river at dawn send me away with the words of a love song.' I sat on my stool and sang the first verse making sure to keep my eyes away from the Cullens and the team. When the chorus came I pulled the microphone off the stand and when stood up. As it finished I made my way over to the left side of the stage. I looked out at the Cullens, at Edward, as I sang the line 'I've never known the love of another man but it sure felt nice when he was holding my hand.' I then looked away as I sang the rest of that verse, not daring seeing the look on his face, slowly making my way back to the middle. As the bridge approached I made my way to the left side. I started singing, again not looking at the team, till I got to 'A penny for my thoughts, oh no, I sell them for a dollar. There worth so much more after I'm a gonna. And maybe then you'll hear the words I've been singing.' looking away for the rest. Mainly at the Cullens direction. As the chorus started I made my way back to the middle where I sat down and finished the song. As the crowd started clapping I curtsied slightly. As soon as the lights went down I made my way off stage. I went back stage and plopped down next to Jay who was beaming. We watched the acts on a little T.V that was hooked up to a camera in the audience. It quickly came to my turn as I went out there again, this time with a girl called Molly as we sang 'Get Back' as a duet. Prancing around the stage with Jay and her dance partner Mike. I made sure that I didn't look over at the Cullens or the team.
We had just done the final bow and were sitting backstage when there was a knock on the door.
"Bells." Karen said entering the room. "There is some people to see you." taking a deep breath I stood up and made my way outside. Briefly I wondered which group reached me first. I wasn't so shocked to see it was the Cullens. Super speed and all..
"Celebratory drink for the agent who has the early shift tomorrow." Karen said winking at me as she passed me a paper coffee cup. I took the lid off to see a hot chocolate.
"Thanks Karen." I said, taking a sip. She winked again and slipped into the backroom, champagne in her hand.
"Thanks for coming and supporting a good cause." I said politely, taking another sip.
"Your welcome." Carlisle said in his soothing voice.
"I didn't know you were in town." I half-lied. I knew they WERE in town last month when I ran into Alice and Jasper on the Ranier case. But I thought they would have left the second they got home. Or maybe they thought I would run. Either way I wasn't a happy to see them.
"We weren't exactly hiding." Rosalie said. But her usual bite wasn't in it.
"Doesn't mean I couldn't not know you were here. The fact most of you are in high school gives me a good enough reason. The only one I stood a chance of running into was Carlisle at the hospital. Depending on which one he works at." I said, reeling in my confidence that I usually use when I go Under Cover.
"Oh. Are you a nurse?" Esme asked, taking on a motherly tone.
"Err... no... Actually I would be the patient." I asked confused. Hadn't Karen said I was an agent.
"We were talking about seeing you and weren't paying attention until we heard your name." Alice said, bouncing on the balls of her feet. Looking over the group I could see they weren't the same people from Forks. Alice's bounce was put on and she wasn't enjoying it or using it because of excitement. Jasper seemed to be wallowing in guilt, which made me even more angry. Rosalie wasn't dressed to the nines but in a plain T-shirt and skirt. Emmett... Emmett was frowning! Carlisle seemed tired and older. Esme was forcing herself to smile. And Edward... well he looked depressed. I heard some terrible singing come from the entrence seconds before the team walked in, badly attempting to sing the opening number 'We So Fly'. I smiled slightly at the Cullens.
"That's my ride so I'll see you around some time." I went to walk around them but Jasper grabbed my arm.
"Bella. I just wanted to say..." he started.
"Jasper Hale-Cullen. If the next word that comes out of your mouth is sorry. I will not be held responsible for my actions." I said and Jasper dropped my arm in shock.
"Your an empath. You had to deal with not only your thirst, but the others. Let's not even mention the fact that I'm Edward's singer. If it's anybodies fault it's the person who decided that we should celebrate the day we were born." with that I turned on my heel and walked over to the team. Gibbs wrapped me in a fatherly hug.
"Any problems?" he asked, and I'm willing to bet he was staring at the Cullens.
"None. Just a small misunderstanding." I said pulling away.
The next to attack me was Abby.
"Oh my god. My best friend is a brilliant dancer. And she's so flexible. I mean did you see how high she got her leg." Tim and I were the only ones that saw he wink at Tim. Who flushed red. I started giggling.
Which was abruptly stopped when Tony picked me up in a bear hug and spun me around, making me scream. "Belly-bear. That was brilliant."
"Tony put her down. Before she loses the small amount of balance she already has." Ziva butted in, putting her hand on Tony's shoulder to stop him. He put me down and I was VERY dizzy. But I stayed standing.
"I'm sorry." Ziva said, opening her arms.
"No. I'm sorry, I was a right cow." I said giving her hug. We ended up just laughing.
"That was amazing. You have a brilliant voice." Tim said hugging me. I continued laughing.
"Isabella. That was a fantastic performance." Ducky said, giving me a warm hug.
Jimmy didn't say anything but hug me, swaying us slightly.
"Bella that was indescribable." Jenny said. I was more then shocked to see her there.
"Um... Thanks Director Shepard." I said, my face turning red.
"We're outside of work. Just call me Jenny." she ordered, giving me a big hug.
"How about we go clubbing?" Tony suggested.
"As your boss, knowing you have an early start. I say. How about no." Jenny said, wrapping an arm around my shoulders.
"I want to go home. I think I landed funny while dancing and my ankle hurts." I said, readjusting my wait on my left ankle.
"How about you go home. Get a change of clothes and change into something to sleep in and we'll watch something at my house." Gibbs suggested.
I shared a look with Tim, Jimmy and Abby.
"Sure. We're in." Jimmy said nodding at us three.
"As long as it's a decent film." Tony agreed. And with that Gibbs lead the way out. I looked over my shoulder to see the Cullens staring at us. I shook my head and looked forwards.
I was in my Pajamas, standing in Tim's living room. I was wearing a gray top that had a mug on it. The mug had 'Coffee is my lover' written on it and hearts wear floating above it like steam and one replaced the o in lover. The same pattern was printed on on my blue shorts. On top I had a white dressing gown and cream fluffy boot/slippers. My hair had been deprived of the pins and was now in a messy bun. Jimmy was taking a shower while I came up for Tim. Tim was wearing the same shirt and sweat pants he had when I came over last night. I almost laughed at how differently we were dressed. Although to be fair. If we hadn't been going to Gibbs' I probably be wearing the same. He had a back pack on his shoulder that I guessed had his clothes in. my clothes were in a gray back pack as well. We made our way to the elevator in silence. Once there Tim turned to me. I thought he was going to tell me something. But he kissed me. After a few seconds of shock I kissed him back. We stopped when the door opened and we got in.
"Sudden kiss." I commented. Tim blushed and shrugged.
"I wanted to do that backstage but thought Gibbs and Jenny wouldn't have taken it well." I gave a small laugh and shook my head. We stepped out the elevator and stood next to it. Waiting for Jimmy.
"Abby has seemed to found out." I said, raising my eyebrow.
"I might of accidentally said something that lead her to question me none stop about our relationship." he said, rubbing the back of his neck.
"What did you say?" I asked, taking his hands in mine.
"I had my fingers crossed and she said 'I didn't know you were superstitious' and I might of said, 'No but Bells is.' and she wondered how I knew and I err... told her you told me while we were eating dinner and... yea." I tried not to but I laughed. The funny part was the dinner that I told him I was superstitious was before we started dating at Ziva's birthday party.
I was still laughing when Jimmy arrived but I think he knew better then to ask. We headed over to my car. I was driving us as it would have been my turn to drive me and Jimmy to work tomorrow. We stopped at Ziva's place and picked her up before going to Gibbs'. Jenny and Abby were already there and we were just waiting on Tony. Said man turned up two minutes later holding a DVD case.
"I decided to bring a movie along. It's brilliant and I do believe that our resident McGeek will love it." he said holding up the case to reveal the title. 'Catwomen'. Tim and I shared a look and a smirk as we settled on the couch, on either side of Abby.
"Hang on Gibbs. When did you get a TV?" Jenny asked.
"Someone left it on my doorstep last Christmas." Gibbs said shrugging, his eyes finding mine as he sat down by my feet and started wrapping my right ankle up. I had left it there with a note saying that 'Teams work well after bonding' I hadn't signed it but I knew Gibbs would recognize my handwriting. Tim had bought him a DVD player in January, for Gibbs' birthday and Gibbs had lent over and said 'Good job you got me a TV'.
We all quietened down as the opening titles rolled and Gibbs moved to an armchair. We stayed quiet till we fell asleep.