*A/N: Hey guys, I'd like to apologize for the wait. I wasn't expecting to update for another few days but I couldn't not update. You guys are SO SO great and supportive that you deserve better. I'm really thankful for your understanding and words. I'm not going to let one person ruin my fun and yours. I checked again for this story and I'm ecstatic to say it has been removed! Problem solved.
I'm sorry but a lot of this chapter is going to be lyrics because of both the songs.
Disclaimer! I don't own the songs that will be sung threw out this chapter. I'm just pretending the characters wrote them for it to be more personal.
Here's chapter 11! Enjoy! :)
This chapter takes place on Friday. (Day 5)! Yay, talent show=end of the fight. :)
Chapter 11: Talent show.
BPOV
Today I got ready for school with a smile on my face. Today was Friday, the day I've been waiting patiently for a week, the day Edward and I would once again be a couple. I was also excited for the talent show. Our duet was going to be amazing.
I knew Edward planned something for our 'makeup' but if he didn't want me to know about it then I'll wait for tonight. I was sure whatever it is he planned was going to be over the top. With Edward it always was.
For the first time this week, Edward and I got to arrive at school in the same car. Of course, we took Edward's occasion car since it would be the only opportunity he'd get until Monday.
We were also allowed to hold hands and act more like a couple since tonight we'd officially be back on.
We entered the school hand in hand. People were staring at our joined hands trying to decipher the meaning behind it. Edward accompanied me to my classes and left me by the door with a short kiss on the cheek. We were easily falling back into our routine.
As the day progressed, I got more and more anxious about the talent show. I was beginning to wonder if I was around Alice too much. This couldn't be healthy.
Finally, it was minutes away from the opening of the show. Edward asked me to take a seat in the audience instead of waiting backstage for our duet. I obliged without a complaint or question because I knew this must be for his reveal. My seat was in the middle of the auditorium on the side. I wanted to be able to get up without disturbing other people.
The principle came out to open the show. "Welcome everyone to our annual talent show. This year we have some interesting numbers that are sure to keep you entertained throughout the evening. Enjoy." He finished his small speech and returned behind the curtains. Out came a senior who was going to be our announcer for the event.
"For the first act of the night, please welcome Edward Cullen who will be singing a song written by himself as well as playing the piano. It is sure to warm your hearts."
The curtains opened to reveal Edward seated on his piano bench. He took the microphone from the piano to introduce his act.
"This is a song I wrote for someone who owns a very special place in my heart that will forever belong to her. Bella, I know I did some hurtful things to you and I want you to know that I regret every second of it. Nothing is right when I'm without you. You're my whole reason for each day I live. I promise to love you forever, every moment of forever and do my best to be worthy of you. This goes out to you: it's called 'I'll be'." He finished. I recognized the like he used when he proposed to me. He began his piece. (*A/N: I suggest you play this song. It adds to the moment. It's 'I'll be' by Edwin. Isn't that ironic? Edward, Edwin. It was meant to be. :P)
The strands in your eyes that color them wonderful
Stop me and steal my breath
And emeralds from mountains thrust towards the sky
Never revealing their depth
He always said he got lost in my eyes. The same thing happens to me. It seemed we're a dazzling couple.
And tell me that we belong together
Dress it up with the trappings of love
I'll be captivated, I'll hang from your lips
Instead of the gallows of heartache that hang from above
I knew that if I could cry, I'd be crying my eyes out at this moment. With all the emotions he put into it, I could feel his love for me radiating off him.
And I'll be your cryin' shoulder
I'll be love suicide
And I'll be better when I'm older
I'll be the greatest fan of your life
And rain falls angry on the tin roof
As we lie awake in my bed
And you're my survival, you're my living proof
My love is alive, and not dead
I didn't realize until now that I had gotten up from my seat and had begun walking towards the stage. I understood what he meant by the last line; just because we were considered 'dead' being vampires, doesn't mean our love isn't real, our love is alive.
And tell me that we belong together
Dress it up with the trappings of love.
I'll be captivated, I'll hang from your lips
Instead of the gallows of heartache that hang from above
And I'll be your cryin' shoulder
I`ll be love suicide
And I'll be better when I'm older
I'll be the greatest fan of your life
And I dropped out, I burned up,
I fought my way back from the dead.
He was referring to the time when he was dying and Carlisle changed him. He always said that he was changed for a reason; to wait for me.
I tuned in, I turned on,
Remembered the thing that you, you said.
I couldn't believe Edward wrote this for me. I was having a hard time deciding which song I preferred, my lullaby or this. This made me love him so much more. I looked around the room once I got to the front of the stage. I noticed all the women in the room had dreamy eyes, whishing this was for them.
And I'll be your cryin' shoulder
I'll be love suicide
And I'll be better when I'm older
I'll be the greatest fan of your life
The greatest fan of your life
When he hit the last note, I all but ran on stage. He turned around and wrapped his arms around my waist. I wrapped my legs around him and tangled my fingers in his hair as I kissed him with a passion that should only be used behind closed doors but at the moment I really didn't care.
"I love you. Thank you. It was perfect." I whispered to him.
"I love you too. Forever and always." He replied carrying me off the stage where I continued to kiss him everywhere I could; neck, jaw, eyes, chest...
xoxoxoxoxox
As we prepared for our duet back stage, I let out a giggle.
"Can I hear the joke, love?" he asked smiling. Seeing me laugh always made him smile.
"I was just thinking that you raised the bar for all the women out there. They'll be expecting something like that from now on. I'm feeling bad for the men who will have to meet their high expectations. Not everyone can be as perfect as you." I explained, laughing again. Being around Edward always made me joyful.
We were once again so caught up in our little bubble that I didn't realize that four other numbers had passed. Next were Renesmee, Rose and Alice.
"Now to add some fashion, please welcome the Cullens who will present they own designs." announced the show's commentator. I've been looking forward to seeing their outfits because they didn't want anyone seeing them before 'the big reveal.' I was wondering though why they didn't specifically mention their names, instead referring to them as the Cullens.
The curtains opened and out came Alice wearing a strapless dress that reached a bit lower than mid thigh. The dress was a light blue mint with a pleated bust. There were white designs on the skirt and a silver ribbon around her waist. She looked gorgeous.
Next was Rosalie who wore a single strapped coral dress that arrived mid thigh. The skirt as well as the shoulder strap was tiered. There was a black ribbon around her waist as well. She was stunning.
Renesmee fallowed in a simple white V-neck cut dress. The waist was banded and the skirt pleated. The neckline and the hem were pleated floral. She was absolutely beautiful.
I was surprised when Jasper came out next. He wore a classic black suit with a bow tie. Alice must have convinced him to join their fashion show. That must be the reason they didn't say their names, they wanted him to be a surprise. Jasper stayed in the middle of the stage and the three girls came back out and surrounded him as the curtains closed.
Wow, they did a tremendous job. I was impressed. I loved their dresses as well. Alice should really open her own clothing line. I chuckled as I found the perfect name for it: Pixie line. Alice would love that, I thought sarcastically.
It was soon time for our duet. I was excited for our performance. It was such a sweet song that fit us perfectly.
"Next we have a duet performed by Bella Masen and Edward Cullen, written by them. It's entitled 'Pyramid'."
"Ready love?" asked Edward, grabbing hold of my hand.
"Definitely." I replied, smiling while releasing his hand for him to go on stage. I was going to enter after. The music began as the curtains opened. (*A/N: this song is Pyramid by Charice ft. Iyaz. Once again, you should listen to it because it adds to the moment. Sorry it's a long song.)
E: Shawty's love is like a pyramid
We stand together 'til the very end
There'll never be another love for sure
Edward and Bella let we go
I made my appearance on stage as I began to sing the next verse slowly walking towards Edward, with a smile.
B: Stones
Heavy like the love you've shown
Solid as the ground we've known
And I just wanna carry on
We took it from the bottom up
And even in a desert storm
Sturdy as a rock, we hold
Wishing every moment froze
Now I just wanna let you know
E: Earthquakes can't shake us
Cyclones can't break us
Hurricanes can't take away our love
B: Pyramid, we built this on a solid rock
It feels just like it's heaven's touch
Together at the top
E: (At the top, baby)
Like a pyramid
B: And even when the wind is blowing
We'll never fall, just keep on going
Forever we will stay
B+E: Like a pyramid
We both put our hands together to form a pyramid above our heads and moved them back and forth for the next verse.
E: Like a pyramid, like a pyramid, hey
Like a pyramid, like a pyramid, hey
Like a pyramid, like a pyramid, hey
B: Cold, never ever when you're close
I sang, snuggling next to Edward. He wrapped his arm around me.
We will never let it fold
A story that was never told
Something like a mystery
E: And every step we took we've grown
Look how fast the time has flown
A journey to a place unknown
Edward sang looking at me straight in the eyes.
B: We're going down in history
E: Earthquakes can't shake us
Cyclones can't break us
Hurricanes can't take away our love
B: Pyramid, we built this on a solid rock
It feels just like it's heaven's touch
Together at the top
E:(At the top, baby)
Like a pyramid
B: And even when the wind is blowing
We'll never fall, just keep it going
Forever we will stay
Like a pyramid
E: Like a pyramid, girl, l'mma show you
That I love you so much, that we gonna get through
Even when it storms, I will never go
I'mma be the one to keep you safe, hey
Four walls and love, packin' more than enough
Holding on to one another, be the cover when it's rough
Mother nature or disaster
Won't stop our happy ever after
He sang once again to me. I knew he meant every word he sang just as I did.
B: Pyramid, keep it going
E: (Like a pyramid, like a pyramid)
B: Whoa
E: (Like a pyramid, like a pyramid)
B: Pyramid, we built this on a solid rock
It feels just like it's heaven's touch
Together at the top
E: (At the top, baby)
B: Like a pyramid
And even when the wind is blowing
We'll never fall, just keep on going
Forever we will stay
B+E: Like a pyramid
B: We built this on a solid rock
It feels just like it's heaven's touch
Together at the top
E: (At the top, baby, at the top)
B: Like a pyramid
B: And even when the wind is blowing
We'll never fall, just keep it going
Forever we will stay
Like a pyramid
E: Like a pyramid, like a pyramid, hey
Like a pyramid, like a pyramid, yeah
Like a pyramid, like a pyramid, hey
We finished our song by lifting our hands above our head to form a pyramid symbolising that we are united as we did earlier on in the song.
As we got off stage, the rest of the Cullen family was waiting for us.
"I didn't know you could sing like that little sis." Said Emmett, pulling me into a bone crushing hug.
"That was awesome guys. I loved the song." commented Alice smiling.
"Thanks you guys. By the way, you guys were hot up there." I said laughing. "You too Jaz, smoking hot." I added, everyone joining in on the laughter.
"So when is your macho competition Emmett and Jacob?" I asked, not wanting to miss this for the world.
"Soon. We're the last performance. Like I say, save the best for last." answered Emmett grinning.
"I'll be waiting to see that. By the way Em, my money's on Jacob." I said giggling.
"Thanks Bells. I appreciate the support. I always said that werewolves are better than vamps. You finally came around." answered Jacob messing up my hair.
"Awww, Bella. That hurt." complained Emmett in a winey voice. He was trying to give me a puppy dog face which was hilarious.
"Those don't work on me anymore Emmy bear. After 60 years with Alice, you become immune to it." I stated, calling him by the nickname I knew he hated.
"The pixie always ruins everything." He complained once more.
"As a finally to our evening, welcome Emmett and Jacob who will be presenting stunts with their muscles." The announcer seemed a bit hesitant reading what was on hr cue card. She must be wondering: "what the hell was going on."
We all took our seats in the front, not wanting to have to watch their performance from backstage. We wanted a good view for this.
The curtains opened for the last time of the night to reveal Emmett and Jacob in some sort of boxer outfit. If they didn't have nice bodies, it would have been hard to watch since half of their bodies where showing.
I burst out laughing along with the rest of the family, watching them compete, entirely focused on their stunts. They performed gymnastic stunts, lifted massive waits... Just when I thought it couldn't get any better, the song "I'm too sexy" began to play. I couldn't take it anymore. (*A/N: Picture this in your head as you would imagine it playing out. I can't express what I see in my head, sorry. Besides, you all must be picturing it how you'd like to imagine it.)
"Oh man, I wish we could have recorded this." I said, laughing at the end of the routine.
"I did! Got it all on tape." smiled Alice. She really does think of everything.
Tonight was truly a blast.
*A/N: I'd like to know what you thought of the song choices. For Edward's song, my other choices were "If it's love" by train and "Mercy" by one republic but I found that "I'll be" is more Edwardy( made up my own word. :P) So what do you think? Good choice? Bad choice? REVIEW! :)
The links to the pictures of the girls fashion show dresses are on my profile. Check them out, they are gorgeous. They're all BCBG dresses, I love their stuff.