Hey loves, friends and darlings! I don't know how well I can function nowadays. I just got over being sick, I've been getting back into hardcore working out, dances and all my classes are kicking my butt. I think the fact that I am still able to walk and talk is a great accomplishment on my part!
I hope you guys are smilng, cuz I hope your smiling faces will make me feel better. Again, it was kinda hard to find time to work on this, but I did it! Again, I'm sorry it's short. But I promise it's all very important stuff!
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Songs in this chapter are: Roar by Katy Perry and Not Over You by Gavin DeGraw. I love these songs, thanks to the people who suggested them! I don't own them, but I would love that!
In this chapter, Jackie, Jupiter and Cassidy go and meet with Nick Matto at Red Hot Records so Jackie can become a famous singer! Also, Hyde debates revealing his presence to Jackie.
Please enjoy this chapter! And let's share the love! WOO! Yeah! … I need to get some sleep…
Chapter 14: Roaring Girl and Lonely Guy
Jackie, Jupiter, and Cassidy were waiting in Nick Matto's office. They had only just arrived and Jackie was on the anxious side of things this morning. She didn't sleep very well last night, between all the excitement and worry about pleasing everyone. She was tapping her leg like a mad women, not knowing what would happen.
"Jacks," Cassidy spoke. Jackie turned her head to meet Cassidy's gaze. "Stay calm, they love you and so do we. You are amazing." She said, smiling at her friend. Jackie weakly smiled back and took a deep breath, trying to keep herself calm. She tried to keep Cassidy's words in mind as she stared ahead at the wall filled with pictures and records hanging on the wall. Jupiter was sitting quietly in her seat, flipping through Jackie's journal, reading through the songs and her thoughts. Jackie gave it to her before they left Pistols. Although she had been pretty open with everyone at Pistols, she still didn't talk about some things. Jupiter and everyone else had been completely open with her, so she wanted to be completely open with them. Jupiter wasn't saying anything as her eyes scanned the pages and Jackie sat tensely in her seat waiting for a response. Cassidy was sitting in her seat, filing her nails. She mainly came along for support and she was doing a pretty damn good job so far, since she was keeping Jackie's nerves in check.
Jupiter slowly closed the journal and laid her hand on the cover. Jackie eagerly watched her. "Cassidy is right, love. You are amazing." She said, smiling at her. Jackie grinned and scooted her chair closer to Jupiter.
"Really? You liked it?" Jackie asked.
"Baby, I love them." She said, reopening the notebook and flipping it to a song. "Take this one, it's strong in its feelings, even empowering, it has a great sound and words and the message is amazing." Jupiter put her fingers under Jackie chin, and lightly lifted her face, so she would look her in the eyes. "You have a gift, Jackie. I don't ever want you to doubt yourself." Jackie nodded. Jupiter smiled and brushed some hair out of Jackie's face.
Just then, the door opened and Nick Matto and Kirk Grande walked in. "Hello ladies, I'm sorry to have kept you waiting." Nick said while walking around to be sitting behind his desk. Kirk stood next to him.
"It's fine." Jupiter said, sitting up straight in her chair and looking at Nick. Jackie and Cassidy followed her lead and did the same.
"Well, let's get down to business then." Nick said, looking directly at Jackie. "Jackie, we love your style, your voice, everything about you is perfect for this company and we would love to sign you." He said, smiling at Jackie. Jackie smiled back, loving the complements. "Now we love the fact that you write all your own songs, and that will be great for your image. Another great things is that you are a great role model for young girls and they will be the ones buying your albums." Jackie felt herself light up a bit at the idea of people buying her songs. "Now, we need to start marketing, and get your name out there. But that's my work. From you, we'll need nine songs from you for your first album. Can you do that?" He asked her.
"She'll have no problem." Jupiter said, patting the journal still in her lap. Jackie smiled at Jupiter's love and encouragement of her.
"Perfect." Nick said, smiling at all of them.
. . .
Jackie, Jupiter and Cassidy walked out of Red Hot Records. The rest of the meeting had been mainly talking over the "game plan" for Jackie's career and her and Jupiter signing a contract with Red Hot Records. Jackie had the biggest grin on her face. She was so excited that she did a cartwheel right there on the sidewalk. Jupiter and Cassidy laughed at Jackie's actions, but also shared in her excitement. Jackie stared off into the distance as the sunset on the city. It was all inspiring for her. Jackie thought a lot about the song Jupiter mentioned. She was right it did feel empowering to Jackie and she loved writing every word of it. (Music Starts) Jackie, Cassidy and Jupiter started walking arm in arm back to Pistols.
(Jackie, All)
I used to bite my tongue and hold my breath
Scared to rock the boat and make a mess
So I sat quietly, agreed politely
Jackie smiled at Jupiter and Cassidy and they smiled back.
I guess that I forgot I had a choice
I let you push me past the breaking point
I stood for nothing, so I fell for everything
You held me down, but I got up (HEY!)
Already brushing off the dust
You hear my voice, you hear that sound
Like thunder gonna shake the ground
You held me down, but I got up (HEY!)
Get ready cause I've had enough
I see it all, I see it now
I got the eye of the tiger, a fighter, dancing through the fire
Cause I am a champion and you're gonna hear me roar
Louder, louder than a lion
Cause I am a champion and you're gonna hear me roar
Oh oh oh oh oh oh
Oh oh oh oh oh oh
Oh oh oh oh oh oh
You're gonna hear me roar
Later that night, Pistols was packed. All the girls stood on the stage and Jackie stood in front, grinning as she sung her song.
Now I'm floating like a butterfly
Stinging like a bee I earned my stripes
I went from zero, to my own hero
You held me down, but I got up (HEY!)
Already brushing off the dust
You hear my voice, you hear that sound
Like thunder gonna shake the ground
You held me down, but I got up (HEY!)
Get ready 'cause I've had enough
I see it all, I see it now
I got the eye of the tiger, a fighter, dancing through the fire
'Cause I am a champion and you're gonna hear me roar
Louder, louder than a lion
'Cause I am a champion and you're gonna hear me roar
Oh oh oh oh oh oh
Oh oh oh oh oh oh
Oh oh oh oh oh oh
You're gonna hear me roar
Oh oh oh oh oh oh
Oh oh oh oh oh oh
You'll hear me roar
Oh oh oh oh oh oh
You're gonna hear me roar...
Jackie took some deep breaths as the spot light shun on her and she stared down the audience.
Ro-oar, ro-oar, ro-oar, ro-oar, ro-oar
I got the eye of the tiger, a fighter, dancing through the fire
'Cause I am a champion and you're gonna hear me roar
Louder, louder than a lion
'Cause I am a champion and you're gonna hear me roar
Oh oh oh oh oh oh
Oh oh oh oh oh oh
Oh oh oh oh oh oh
You're gonna hear me roar
Oh oh oh oh oh oh
Oh oh oh oh oh oh
You'll hear me roar
Oh oh oh oh oh oh
You're gonna hear me roar...
Jackie and all the girls stuck their final poses as the crowd went into a standing ovation. Jackie loved the rush that came from performing and she loved her family and all their support. She felt she couldn't be happier at this moment.
. . .
Hyde sat on the sidewalk with a bottle of whisky in his hand. He stared up at the Pistols neon sign, shining in the darkness of night. He wasn't sure what he was doing here, but he felt like he couldn't get her out of his head, and now knowing where she was, he felt all the more drawn to her. He couldn't stop dreaming about her last night. Her laugh ringed in his ear, he felt that he could smell her perfume everywhere he went. She seemed to be all he could think about. He watched as people went in and out of the building. He was sitting so deep in the shadows so that no one would see him.
He knew Jackie didn't know he was here. He didn't think she saw him the other night. So, in a way the choice was in his hands. He could go in there and try and talk to Jackie, show her that he isn't letting her go again, or he could leave her be and move on. She looked so happy, happier than he had seen her in a long time. Could he really take that happiness away from her?
Maybe he should just take the advice Donna had given him. Maybe he should just take all the wonderful moments he and Jackie had together and move on . . .
No . . . he didn't think he could do that. No matter what he said or thought, Steven knew he was not able to move on and forget Jackie. (Music Starts) Hyde shook his head as he stared at the sidewalk in front of him.
Dreams, that's where I have to go
To see your beautiful face anymore
I stare at a picture of you and listen to the radio
Hope, hope there's a conversation
We both admit we had it good
But until then it's alienation, I know
That much is understood
And I realize
If you ask me how I'm doing
I would say I'm doing just fine
I would lie and say that you're not on my mind
But I go out and I sit down at a table set for two
And finally I'm forced to face the truth,
No matter what I say I'm not over you, not over you
Steven looked up from the pavement at the happy people leaving Pistols. They were grinned and seemed so much happier than when they went in. He wondered if she was the thing that had that effect on them.
Damn, damn girl, you do it well
And I thought you were innocent
Took this heart and put it through hell
But still you're magnificent
I, I'm a boomerang, doesn't matter how you throw me
I turn around and I'm back in the game
Even better than the old me
But I'm not even close without you
Slowly, Hyde pushed himself up to standing, but then fell back and leaned against the wall.
If you ask me how I'm doing
I would say I'm doing just fine
I would lie and say that you're not on my mind
But I go out and I sit down at a table set for two
And finally I'm forced to face the truth,
No matter what I say I'm not over you
And if I had the chance to renew
You know there isn't a thing I wouldn't do
I could get back on the right track
But only if you'd be convinced
So until then...
Hyde emerged only a little from the shadows. As if he wanted her to see him there. But, then his vision fell back to the sidewalk in front of him.
If you ask me how I'm doing
I would say I'm doing just fine
I would lie and say that you're not on my mind
But I go out and I sit down at a table set for two
And finally I'm forced to face the truth,
No matter what I say I'm not over you
Not over you
Not over you
Not over you
Hyde looked back up at the neon sign as it flickered off. Hyde sighed to himself and stood up from the cold pavement. He didn't know what to do . . . he wanted her, but he wanted her to be happy. What should he do? Why couldn't he get a sign? He slowly started shuffling back to his loft, knowing the answer wouldn't come to him in that moment.
I'm sorry that this one is pretty short, but you know school is slowly killing me and I want to be alive so this story and my others won't die with me lol jk. I promise tons more to come, as always!
What do you think will happen next? Do you think Hyde will confess his presence in New York to Jackie? Or will he keep his distance in hope of her being happier without him?
I don't own the songs: Roar by Katy Perry or Not Over You by Gavin DeGraw, nor do I own That 70's Show
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