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This has not had the beta-magic dust sprinkled on it... my poor sis in preggers and has morning sickness... I just can't bear to ask her to proof right now... hope there are not too many mistakes!
Chapter 14
BPOV
I couldn't believe how quickly the week went by. It was Saturday night and we were doing the finishing touches on the decorations for Charlie and Sue's engagement party. We were expecting around 100 people to show up and had arranged for caterers to serve appetizers and snacks. Everything was coming together perfectly.
When Charlie and Sue arrived at our house, you could see the shock on their faces.
"You guys have gone through too much trouble..." Sue whispered as she saw all the different foods, decorations and the monster karaoke system which stood on a raised platform that Emmett, Edward and Jasper put together.
Charlie just let out a low whistle as he took everything in.
As I started to explain how Alice threw parties, she bounced up to give Charlie a hug.
"How have you been Charlie?" Alice sang.
Charlie grinned at Alice, "Not bad Alice! You haven't changed a bit since I've seen you last!"
"I know..." Alice giggled, "That is just one of the perks of what we are... we don't change in appearances... I will look this adorable even in 30 years Charlie!"
Charlie shook his head, "I don't think I will ever get used to that idea of Bella staying young forever..." There was a hint of sadness in his voice as he talked.
Sue slipped her arm through his as Emmett burst into the room, "Lets get this party started!" His voice was energetic as he made it up onto the karaoke platform.
Rosalie came up to say hi at the same time Emmett made his appearance. Rosalie just rolled her eyes and with a smirk she said, "I hope the big buffoon learns to share when the other guests arrive... He hasn't been able to talk about anything but the stupid karaoke machine since we bought it yesterday..." As she paused and watched Emmett search through the song book, she smiled brightly, "You know, he plans on keeping the stage up for the rest of the time we are here in Forks..." She trailed off as she turned to walk over to Emmett and gather him up into a passionate hug.
Charlie and Sue just stood there watching with big grins on their faces.
Alice giggled as she said, "Those two were made for each other... One minute Rose is putting of the annoyed vibe, the next she is putty in his hands..."
As guests started to arrive, we decided to just leave the door open so that people could just walk in instead of waiting for someone to open the door for them.
The party was in full swing when Jacob showed up with Leah on his arm. I was shocked to say the least to see the two of them together. Were they more than friends? I just couldn't imagine the two of them together... I felt Edwards arms circle around my waist as I watched Jacob and Leah from a distance.
"Everything ok love?" Edward whispered in my ear.
I turned in his arms and smiled up at him, "Doing great, just wondering about Jacob and Leah... I just never thought they would end up together..." There was no sadness or jealousy in my voice as I felt none.
"They're not together, just came as friends..." Edward murmured before touching his lips to mine.
We both turned to the stage as Emmett's voice rang out, "This song is dedicated to all my friends down at La Push..." The whole room fell silent until he started singing...
Who let the dogs out
Woof, Woof, Woof, Woof, Woof
Who let the dogs out
Woof, Woof, Woof, Woof, Woof
Who let the dogs out
Woof, Woof, Woof, Woof, Woof
Who let the dogs out
I heard a few chuckles and howls above Emmett's voice as he kept on singing...
The party was nice the party was pumping
Ah Yepee Ah Yo
And everybody having a ball
Yepee Ah Yo
Till them man them start they name calling
Yepee Ah Yo
Then them girls respond to the call
I hear a woman shout out...
Who let the dogs out
Woof, Woof, Woof, Woof, Woof
Who let the dogs out
Woof, Woof, Woof, Woof, Woof
Who let the dogs out
Woof, Woof, Woof, Woof, Woof
Who let the dogs out
Last year in the dance you had a ball
You call me millibug and skettell
Get back gruffy, mash scruffy
Get back you flea infested mongrel
Now I tell meh self dem man go get angry
Ah Yepee Ah Yo
To hear dem girls calling them canine
Yepee Ah Yo
But they say hey man dat is part of the party
Ah Yepee Ah Yo
Them woman in front and they man behind
I hear ah woman shout out...
Who let the dogs out
Woof, Woof, Woof, Woof, Woof
Who let the dogs out
Woof, Woof, Woof, Woof, Woof
Who let the dogs out
Woof, Woof, Woof, Woof, Woof
Who let the dogs out
Bridge
Ah doggie is nothing if he don't have a bone
All doggie hold it
Ah doggie is nothing if he don't have a bone
All doggie hold it
Who let the dogs out
Woof, Woof, Woof, Woof, Woof
Who let the dogs out
Woof, Woof, Woof, Woof, Woof
Who let the dogs out
Woof, Woof, Woof, Woof, Woof
Who let the dogs out
Last year in the dance you had a ball
You call me millibug and skettell
Get back fluffy, mash scruffy
Get back you flea infested mongrel
RAP
If I was a dog
The party is on
I got to get my groove on
'Cause my mind done gone
Can't you see the rays coming from my eyes
Walking through the place like Digi-man
Breaking it down
Me and my white tail
Short coat
Can't see color
Any color will do
I'll stick on you
That's why they call me pit bull
'Cause I'm the man of the land when they see me
They say oooooh
Who let the dogs out
Woof, Woof, Woof, Woof, Woof
Who let the dogs out
Woof, Woof, Woof, Woof, Woof
Who let the dogs out
Woof, Woof, Woof, Woof, Woof
Who let the dogs out
At the end of the song everyone burst out in cheers and laughter. I just stood there shaking my head watching Emmett and Sam high five each other as Sam took the microphone from Emmett.
Sam looked at Emily as the music started and shot her a big grin... I had to suppress a giggle as I realized the song he was about to sing...
Ha ha!
Do do do do do do do do do do do do do do do
Do do do do do do do do do do do do do do do
And I'm hungry like the wolf
Dark in the city, night is a wire
Steam in the subway, earth is afire
Do do do do do do do do do do do do do do do
Woman you want me give me a sign
And catch my breathing even closer behind
Do do do do do do do do do do do do do do do
In touch with the ground
I'm on the hunt I'm after you
Smell like I sound I'm lost in a crowd
And I'm hungry like the wolf
Straddle the line in discord and rhyme
I'm on the hunt I'm after you
Mouth is alive with juices like wine
And I'm hungry like the wolf
Stalked in the forest too close to hide
I'll be upon you by the moonlight side
Do do do do do do do do do do do do do do do
High blood drumming on your skin it's so tight
You feel my heart I'm just a moment behind
Do do do do do do do do do do do do do do do
In touch with the ground
I'm on the hunt I'm after you
Scent and a sound, I'm lost and I'm found
And I'm hungry like the wolf
Strut on a line it's discord and rhyme
I howl and I whine I'm after you
Mouth is alive all running inside
And I'm hungry like the wolf
Hungry like the wolf
Hungry like the wolf
Hungry like the wolf
Burning the ground I break from the crowd
I'm on the hunt I'm after you
I smell like I sound, I'm lost and I'm found
And I'm hungry like the wolf
Strut on a line it's discord and rhyme
I'm on the hunt I'm after you
Mouth is alive with juices like wine
And I'm hungry like the wolf
Burning the ground I break from the crowd
I'm on the hunt I'm after you
Scent and a sound, I'm lost and I'm found
And I'm hungry like the wolf
Strut on a line it's discord and rhyme
I howl and I whine I'm after you
Mouth is alive all running inside
And I'm hungry like the wolf
Strut on a line it's discord and rhyme
I howl and I whine I'm after you
Mouth is alive
I watched Emily make her way to Sam as the song ended. She was fighting back the laughter as Sam jumped from the stage and swept her off her feet. As she threw he head back laughing, I saw Sam nuzzle into her neck. I was just so happy to see my family and my friends getting along so well.
Jacob and Leah made their way over to us to say hi. I was a little worried about how Leah would handle the idea of us being step-sisters. As Jacob walked up and shook Edwards hand, Leah kept her distance from us, watching me closely as Jacob pulled me into a big hug.
"Great party Bells!" Jake shouted over the current song that played.
"Thanks Jake! I'm so glad you could come! Did Billy decide to come tonight?" I shouted back.
Jacob looked down at his feet for a minute before responding. "He... ah..." Jacob paused as he looked into my eyes, "He's not coming... He was very grateful for all that Edward and Carlisle did for me when I got hurt, but he can't let go of his... prejudices... sorry."
"It's okay... I just know it would mean a lot to Charlie and Sue if he came to the wedding at least... They both miss him Jake... Especially Charlie. Could you talk to him?" I asked.
Leah came up and stood next to Jacob and took his arm.
"Hi Leah." I kept my voice calm, hoping to break the ice a little.
"Hey..." Leah said quietly, "So... you ok with all this stuff going on between your dad and my mom?"
I smiled, "Yeah, I am. Your mom is a wonderful woman Leah... Charlie is lucky to have her in her life. He is really excited to marry her..."
"My mom is really happy too..." She paused and grinned at me, "I guess this brings on a whole new meaning for sibling rivalry..." She laughed.
Alice came bouncing over to me and grabbed my arm, "Hey Bella... Lets go sing a song..." She sang out with enough excitement for the both of us.
"Oh Alice..." I gasped horrified, "I can't..."
Alice quickly turned around and glared at me. "Oh yes you can Bella... Just wait and see, you'll love it!"
I finally gave up trying to pull away from her and hesitantly walked up the steps to the waiting microphone... Turning to Alice I asked, "Um, what are we singing?"
I spun around looking for Alice and the music started. She was nowhere to be found. Slowly I turned back to the crowded room and swallowed hard as I realized what song the little brat chose for me...
Finally I spotted her standing a few feet in front of me grinning from ear to ear... I glared at her and through clenched teeth yelled, "I won't sing this!"
Edward moved up next to Alice and gave me two thumbs up in encouragement as he smiled his crooked grin... Closing my eyes I swallowed hard again trying to block the fact that my FATHER was in the room... I turned my attention to the monitor and waited for the lyrics to start scrolling across the screen...
I love myself I want you to love me
When i feel down I want you above me
I search myself I want you to find me
I forget myself I want you to remind me
I don't want anybody else
When i think about you I touch myself
Ooh I don't want anybody else oh no, oh no, oh no
You're the one who makes me come running
You're the sun who makes me shine
When you're around I'm always laughing
I want to make you mine
I close my eyes and see you before me
Think I would die if you were to ignore me
A fool could see just how much I adore you
I get down on my knees I do anything for you
I don't want anybody else
When i think about you I touch myself
Ooh I don't want anybody else
Oh no, oh no, oh no
I want you I don't want anybody else
And when I think about you I touch myself
Ooh, ooh, oo, oo ahh
I don't want anybody else when I think about you
I touch myself ooh I don't want anybody else
Oh no, oh no, oh no
As the song ended I realized that this was one of the times I didn't miss blushing... The crowd erupted in cheers as I put the microphone down and headed down the steps to find the little pest who needed to be exterminated. Edward met me at the bottom of the steps and pulled me into a big hug...
"Oh Bella... you have NO idea what that song did to me..." He growled as he nibbled on my ear.
I couldn't help but giggle as I buried my face in his shoulder wishing to disappear.
"Where did she go to hide Edward?" I had to find her and give her a little taste of her own medicine...
Edward started to laugh as he tried to keep me from wiggling out of his hold, "No you don't love... She was just playing around... There are ways to get back at her... be patient..." Edward teased.
"Charlie is here and witnessed that... I don't want to be patient right now Edward! I want revenge!" I pleaded.
"How about this Bella... I have a song I want to sing for you... if you're still wanting a piece of Alice when I'm done, I will help you find her... deal?" Edward smiled his irresistible crooked grin again...
"No fair! It's cheating when you purposely dazzle me!" I groaned.
Edward released me and instructed me to go stand in front of the stage while he got the music ready for his turn. When he took the stage, I was filled with butterflies. I loved to hear him sing... But when he sang to me, there are never enough words to describe the emotions I feel... As the music started, we locked eyes. I felt an arm wrap around my shoulders. I glanced over to see Charlie standing next to me smiling.
"You did great up there kid... tough song to sing, but you pulled it off!" Charlie whispered and then kissed my right temple.
"Thanks." I whispered back and leaned my head against Charlie's shoulder.
I turned my attention back to Edward as again, we locked eyes...
I know a place that we can go to
A place where no one knows you
They won't know who we are
I know a place that we can run to
And do those things we want to
They won't know who we are
Let me take you there
I wanna take you there
I know a place that we've forgotten
A place we won't get caught in
They won't know who we are (they won't know, won't know)
I know a place where we can hide out
And turn our hearts inside out
They won't know who we are
Let me take you there
I wanna take you there
Let me take you there
Take you there
Take you there
Ooohhh
Ooohhh
Ooohhh
Ooohhh
I know a place we'll be together
And stay this young forever
They won't know who we are
Let me take you there
I wanna take you there
Let me take you there
Take you there
Take you there
Ooohhh
We can get away to a better place if you let me take you there
We can go right now cause every second counts
Girl just let me take you there
Take you there
I couldn't contain my smiles as Edward finished his song. He set the microphone down and hopped off of the stage in front of me. I leaned up on my tippy toes and kissed him gently.
"Thanks for that Edward... I really needed that..." As I kissed him again, Charlie chuckled next to me.
I giggled as I turned to him smiling.
"Feeling better love?" Edward asked.
I smiled and nodded as I looked back at Edward.
"It's my turn to sing I guess." Charlie murmured as he walked over to the stage. He took his time flipping through the music while Embry was belting out his version of "Don't worry, Be happy" by Bobby McFerrin.
Charlie finally took the stage.
"Before I start the music..." Charlie cleared his throat, "I would like to thank Bella and the rest of the Cullen's for putting this party together for Sue and I... I don't know about you all, but I am having a great time!"
Cheers, whistles and clapping erupted from the crowd at Charlie's words. He waited for them to die down a bit before continuing, "This song is for my lovely bride to be... I love you Sue."
Charlie started the music and smiled toward Sue. Sue made her way to the front of the stage and grabbed onto my hand as Charlie started to sing sweetly to Sue...
If I could save time in a bottle
The first thing that I'd like to do
Is to save every day
Till Eternity passes away
Just to spend them with you
If I could make days last forever
If words could make wishes come true
I'd save every day like a treasure and then,
Again, I would spend them with you
But there never seems to be enough time
To do the things you want to do
Once you find them
I've looked around enough to know
That you're the one I want to go
Through time with
If I had a box just for wishes
And dreams that had never come true
The box would be empty
Except for the memory
Of how they were answered by you
But there never seems to be enough time
To do the things you want to do
Once you find them
I've looked around enough to know
That you're the one I want to go
Through time with
Sue was in tears as Charlie finished singing. It was really sweet watching them and really comforting to see how tender their relationship was. I couldn't be happier for either one of them. I never realized what Charlie was missing all those years he was alone.
The cheering from the crowd snapped me back to reality. Emmett was back on stage already having too much fun with his current song... complete with a 10 pound bag of sugar...
Step inside, walk this way
You and me babe, Hey, hey!
Love is like a bomb, baby, c'mon get it on
Livin' like a lover with a radar phone
Lookin' like a tramp, like a video vamp
Demolition woman, can I be your man?
Razzle 'n' a dazzle 'n' a flash a little light
Television lover, baby, go all night
Sometime, anytime, sugar me sweet
Little miss ah innocent sugar me, yeah
Hey!
C'mon, take a bottle, shake it up
Break the bubble, break it up
Pour some sugar on me
Ooh, in the name of love
Pour some sugar on me
C'mon fire me up
Pour your sugar on me
Oh, I can't get enough
I'm hot, sticky sweet
From my head to my feet yeah
Listen! red light, yellow light, green-a-light go!
Crazy little woman in a one man show
Mirror queen, mannequin, rhythm of love
Sweet dream, saccharine, loosen up
You gotta squeeze a little, squeeze a little
Tease a little more
Easy operator come a knockin' on my door
Sometime, anytime, sugar me sweet
Little miss innocent sugar me, yeah
Take a bottle, shake it up
Break the bubble, break it up
Pour some sugar on me
Ooh, in the name of love
Pour some sugar on me
C'mon fire me up
Pour your sugar on me
Oh, I can't get enough
I'm hot, sticky sweet
From my head to my feet yeah
You got the peaches, I got the cream
Sweet to taste, saccharine
'Cos I'm hot, say what, sticky sweet
From my head, my head, to my feet
Do you take sugar? one lump or two?
Take a bottle, shake it up
Break the bubble, break it up
Pour some sugar on me
Ooh, in the name of love
Pour some sugar on me
C'mon fire me up
Pour your sugar on me
Oh, I can't get enough
Pour some sugar on me
Oh, in the name of love
Pour some sugar on me
Get it, come get it
Pour your sugar on me
Ooh
Pour some sugar on me
Yeah! Sugar me!
Rosalie rushed to the stage as Emmett sang and danced erotically, pouring sugar onto himself during the chorus. It was so funny to watch him. As the song ended Rose launched herself into Emmett's arms and kissed him with enough passion for the whole room. They quickly disappeared upstairs to do whatever they do behind closed doors...
I turned back to the stage as I heard Jacob start to sing. My heart broke as I listened to the words...
Alone again tonight
Without someone to love
The stars are shining bright
So one more wish goes up
Oh i wish i may
And i wish with all my might
For the love I'm dreaming of
And missing in my life
You'd think that i could find
A true love of my own
It happens all the time
To people that i know
Their wishes all come true
So I've got to believe
There's still someone out there who
It meant for only me
I guess i must be wishin
On someone else's star
It seems like someone else
Keeps gettin' what I'm wishin for
Why can't i be as lucky as those other people are
I guess i must be wishin
On someone else's star
I sit here in the dark
And stare up at the sky
But i can't give my heart
One good reason why
Everywhere i look
It's lovers that i see
Seems like everyone's in love
With everyone but me
I guess i must be wishin
On someone else's star
It seems like someone else
Keeps gettin' what I'm wishin for
Why can't i be as lucky as those other people are
I guess i must be wishin
On someone else's star
Why can't i be as lucky
As those other people are
Oh i guess i must be wishin
On someone else's star
As Jake finished singing, I watched him almost drop the microphone... He was staring at the back of the room like he had been struck by lightning...
Jacobs POV
I was just finishing up singing my song as I locked eyes with the most beautiful woman I had ever seen. One thought came into my mind as I looked at her: MINE! I stood there not sure what to do. I wanted to go to her but didn't want to lose her in the crowd. I felt like my life depended on getting to her... I could see her blush as I continued to stare in amazement. I couldn't look away, even as someone took the microphone out of my hands. Without thinking, I jumped off the stage and made my way to the back of the room where she had been standing. Fear and Panic hit me hard and fast as I reached the area she had been in to find her gone. I scanned the sea of faces surrounding me, hoping... praying to find her...
I could feel my hope fading as the party started to wind down... I still hadn't found her and I was worried I wouldn't see her again... I parked myself at the door looking at everyone who was leaving, hoping that she was still here... My heart was beating hard and fast as several people made their way to the door. She was nowhere... Had I just imagined her?
I spotted Leah across the room talking with Emily. I just wanted to go home and wallow in my misery of being alone. I couldn't just leave Leah here... I drove her and I had to drive her home, or find her another ride... I just couldn't leave the door in case she was real and still here, I couldn't risk not meeting her.
As I caught Leah's attention, she smiled at me and motioned for me to join her. With my arms folded across my chest, I shook my head 'no'. She laughed and urged me again to join her. I ignored her until she reached out in front of her and pulled the girl I had been searching for into view. My heart melted as I locked eyes with her again.
I wanted to run to her... Trying to keep myself composed, I walked quickly to her... She blushed slightly as I approached. I stopped right in front of her... I wanted to reach out, feeling the need to touch her, taste her... just her scent alone was enough to knock me over... it was intoxicating... roses... no, lilacs... maybe a mixture of the two. I couldn't speak as I got lost in her chocolate brown eyes... I faintly heard someone laugh but it was so muffled... As this girl standing before me broke eye contact to look down to the floor, I reached out, cupping her delicate chin in my hands and brought her face back up so she could meet my gaze again.
"Jacob... Jacob..." I heard Leah repeating my name over and over as I stood there looking at my future... "Jacob!" Leah said again as she elbowed me in the side. That got my attention...
Without looking away from this angel before me, I said, "What is it Leah?"
"I'd like you to meet my friend Nina. She came with some of my cousins from Spokane..." There was an edge to Leah's voice that I couldn't understand.
Nina... her name is Nina... What a beautiful name... I felt like my heart was stuck in my throat as I tried to speak to her.
"Nina... I'm Jacob... Jacob Black..."
I couldn't believe how difficult it was to speak. I felt so many emotions already for this beautiful girl... my Nina... I took her hand in mine and brought it up to my lips to gently place a kiss on her soft, beautiful hand...
Nina giggled, "Hi Jacob... Nice to finally meet you..."
Bella's POV
I stood watching Jacob on stage. He sure was acting weird all of a sudden... Like he was in a trance or something. As he stood there motionless I took a step forward to see if he was ok... Edward was there behind me and pulled me back a few steps and cradled me in his arms.
"Love... It seems that Jacob has imprinted... Let him go to her..." Edward whispered in my ear.
Shock! I had to swallow hard. I couldn't believe it...
AN:
Ok... here you go... another chapter. The songs from this chapter are:
Emmett's first song: "Who let the dogs out?" by Baha Men
Sam's song: "Hungry like the wolf" by Duran Duran
Bella's song: "I touch myself" by The Divynals
Edwards song: "Let me take you there" by The Plain White T's
Charlie's song: "Time in a bottle" by Jim Croyce
Emmett's second song: "Pour some sugar on me" By Def Leppard
Jacobs song: "Someone else's star" by Brian White
Thanks for reading! It is fun to hear all of your responses... and a pleasure to reply to them all! Let me know what you think about Jacobs POV... curious how you thought I did...
Thanks again!
Kim