Chapter 20
After dinner was cleared, we all settled around the fire pit. Since Rose and I carried most of the stuff to the table, all the seats were taken but the time we got back. Emmett sat on one of the single loungers but moved to allow Rose to sit at the foot, still close to him.
I glanced around and decided I could pull a chair over but Edward waved me over to the double lounger he occupied.
"You can share with me, if that's okay with you?"
Stunned, I just nodded and plopped down beside him. Rose noticed our position and just winked at me.
The guitar came out and song after song was played. No more alcohol was served which calmed down my fears. I listened and enjoyed the range of styles and songs chosen for the guys to sing. I wanted to squee when Edward didn't pass the guitar like he had the last few times.
I recognized the melody almost from the first note.
When your legs don't work like they used to before
And I can't sweep you off of your feet Will your mouth still remember the taste of my love? Will your eyes still smile from your cheeks?
Rose joined him on the next verse. We had heard this song a million times as a duet and honestly, I loved it more that way. It was more intimate as such.
And, Darling, I will be loving you 'til we're 70
And, Baby, my heart could still fall as hard at 23
And I'm thinking 'bout how people fall in love in mysterious ways
Maybe just the touch of a hand
Well, me – I fall in love with you every single day
And I just wanna tell you I am
Their voices blended so sweetly. I couldn't wait to hear her and Emmett sing together. From the look on his face he had no idea she could sing at all.
So honey now
Take me into your loving arms
Kiss me under the light of a thousand stars
Place your head on my beating heart
I'm thinking out loud
That maybe we found love right where we are
Rose jumped in according to the version we knew and Edward just sat back and let her sing.
When my hair's all but gone and my memory fades
And the crowds don't remember my name
When my hands don't play the stings the same way
I know you will still love me the same
I watched Edward as Rose sang and fell more in love with him as he allowed someone else to take the spotlight. He was the star, he was used to being catered to and yet he was so humble that he allowed her, no one special, to sing over him and dictate how the song played out. He was so amazing. I was truly thankful that I had the chance to meet him.
E/N:I didn't give away any points for guessing who Em's character was based off of...so keep guessing! The song is Thinking Out Loud by Ed Sheeran and I don't own it, or these characters btw. Just in case you thought I was cool that way!
Till next time...