The next day Jade went to Voodoo Café right after school. She wanted to rehearse a song she was planning on singing tonight with the band.
The ceiling lights were off at the café, but it was softly lit by candles on each table. The main light was on the stage. From the stage, Jade and the Band could hardly see anyone in the audience. They could only hear there cheers and applause.
Nathan arrived at the café at seven. He went to greet her and wish her good luck.
Jade went back on stage, and told the band to start the song.
Everybody knows the truth
Everybody sees right through
There's no escaping what you do
Do to me, do to me
I swear that you're just sinking in
Like a stain that's on my skin
I try to fight but I won't win
Anyhow, it's too late for me now cos'
Your love's like ultraviolet
I can feel it burn
But I like it, yeah I'm on autopilot
Heading for the sun
I don't want what's good for me
I don't need a remedy
No ones gonna rescue me
From myself
Nathan knew Jade was singing that song for him. She looked directly at him, as if he was the only one in the audience. He decided to join her.
Nathan:
I don't care if it hurts my eyes
I'll stare until I'm going blind
You can hate me
I don't mind anymore
Cos I know you're the cure and
Jade and Nathan:
Your love's like ultraviolet
I can feel it burn
But I like it, yeah
I'm on autopilot
Heading for the sun
For the sun
For the sun
For the sun
Jade:
And I'm addicted
I can't break free
Won't resist it
So don't make me
Move out from the afterglow
Your love's like ultraviolet
Your love's like ultraviolet
Jade and Nathan:
Your love's like ultraviolet
I can feel it burn
But I like it, yeah
I'm on autopilot
Heading for the sun
Your love's like ultraviolet
I can feel it burn
But I like it, yeah
I'm on autopilot
Heading for the sun
Heading for the sun
Heading for the sun
Heading for the sun
The audience cheered and clapped louder than they usually did. Jade and Nathan gave a bow.
"Yaaaaay! Whooo hoo! Jade and Nathan!" a girl screeched from the crowd.
Jade knew exactly who that was. She got off stage and went to the crowd to find her.
"Cat! Robbie? Andre? What are you guys doing here?" Jade questioned, surprised to find them here.
"Well, my brother saw you and Nathan at a café and we wanted to hang out with you guys tonight, but you guys weren't answering the phone. So I asked my brother where this café was and here we are," Cat explained.
"You did great girl. I never knew you were apart of a band," Andre said.
"I convinced her to join," Nathan said before Jade could respond.
"You guys' duet was awesome," Robbie said.
They spent the rest of night talking and goofing off. The band joined them and had the café play some music for the night.
At first Jade didn't want the gang to find out about all of this, but now that they know, she wished she had told them sooner.
They gave her the praise and attention she always wants after a performance.
When the café finally closed, everyone left, and Nathan and Jade were the only one left. They sat down at a small table together. The lights were off, and the only candle lit was the one in front of them.
"So was that song for me?"
She rolled her eyes. "Whatever. It could have been for anyone," she said trying to sound casual.
He chuckled, knowing that she wasn't going to admit it. "How are you love?"
"What do you mean?"
"I mean… after the thing with Beck. How are you coping?"
She sighed, thinking about it. "I don't know."
He could tell she didn't want to talk about it, so he dropped it. "See. It wasn't so bad to have your friends here to support you."
"Yea. Yea. Whatever."
Nathan looked at his watch. "It's getting late. Let me walk you to your car."
"I can walk myself."
"Just let me walk to your car sweetheart."
She sighed. "Fine."
They got up and he walked slightly behind her. "This whole 'gentleman' thing is getting old," she said teasingly.
"Oh really? Well, it seems to be working since I got you singing songs for me."
"Shut up!" she retorted. "I like guys who are slick and smooth." She said guys, but she really meant one 'guy,' and that 'guy,' is Beck. And it's not 'like,' it's 'love.'
"Really?" he questioned.
"Yea."
Nathan grabbed Jade's hand, spun her around, and dipped her, in a smooth motion. Jade chuckled while Nathan smiled at her. They were still in the dipped position, and there faces were inches away from each other. Jade could feel his breath on her, and he could feel hers.
Nathan slowly leaned in to kiss her. He kissed her gently. She liked the kissed. She enjoyed it. But to her, it lacked passionate. She didn't feel the passion or the heat she usually felt when she kissed Beck. She came to the conclusion that this kiss with Nathan, could never compare to all of her kisses with Beck.
Will Jade choose between Nathan and Beck by a kiss?
What did Beck decide to do from Chapter 12?
Will he continue fighting?
Or will he stop?
Stay tuned to find out!
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Ultraviolet by Alexz Johnson
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