Chapter 28:
Sephy:
I wasn't sure if it a good idea for me to play match-maker but it was so obvious Jaxon was miserable without Amy. He wouldn't admit to it but it was clear. He was snappy whenever anyone mentioned her and he still had a picture of her in his wallet. I didn't know how exactly to do whatever it was I was thinking about doing. I had to be careful because it was already clear Amy hated me for what happened when Jaxon got rid of her. I spoke to Callum about it who told me to be careful about getting involved and to remember that Jaxon had been horrible to Amy. I knew Callum was right, no one could blame Amy if she hated him. I thought about staying out of it but then I had an idea that could work.
'Jax?' I asked 'd'you ever do covers of songs that aren't very well known?'
'Sometimes, why?' he replied.
'I've got an idea' I replied. Jaxon looked slightly worried by this, which I have to admit was a bit offencive 'An idea to get you and Amy back together'
Jaxon was staring at me by this point 'How?' he asked sceptically.
'There's a song called "Have You Ever" by a little known nought band. They were so unpopular they split up. If you can get us a gig at a bar where Amy goes regularly then all you need to do is sing this songs, dedicate it to her, swallow your pride and tell her you're sorry' I explained 'Do you know the song?' I paused and added 'more importantly do you think you can do that?'
'I know the song' Jaxon replied, nodding 'and I can do that, for Amy'
'Good' I smiled.
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A few days later Jaxon had booked the gig and we were in Amy's favourite bar. I had the misfortune of bumping into her in the ladies before we started. As she went to have a go at me I told her to wait until after the performance and if she still wanted to then I'd take it. Then I got up on the stage.
'All right everyone. Tonight I'm stepping out of the spotlight for the first song and Jaxon is stepping up' I pointed back to Jaxon who walke to center stage as everyone clapped. I watched Amy closely as I stepped to the side of the stage.
'This first song' started Jaxon 'is for the girl I love.' He looked obviously at Amy, who was trying to look angry but intrigue made its way onto her face. 'this is for you Amy.'
The music started and Jaxon smiled and started singing:
Sometimes it's wrong to walk away
Though you think it's over
Knowing there's so much more to say
Suddenly the moments got
and all your dreams are upside down
and you just wanna change the way the world goes round
Jaxon looked as sorry and regretful as I knew he was. I kept a close eye on Amy who was trying not to let anything be readable on her face.
Tell me, have you ever loved and lost somebody
Wished there was a chance to say "I'm sorry"?
Can't you see, that's the way I feel
About you and me baby?
Have you ever felt like you heart was breaking
Looking down the road you should be taking?
I should know 'cause I loved and lose the day I let you go
Anyone could tell that the passion and feeling Jaxon was putting into this song wasn't fake, it wasn't acting, it was real. Most importantly Amy could see this. A smile was growing on her face.
Can't help but think that this is wrong
We should be together back in your arms where I belong
Now I finally realised it was forever that I found
I'd give it all to change the way the world goes 'round
By this point it was clear that Amy was past thinking about forgiving Jaxon. She looked so happy. My thoughts drifted off of Jaxon and Amy and onto Callum and I as Jaxon continued:
Tell me, have you ever loved and lost somebody
Wished there was a chance to say "I'm sorry"?
Can't you see, that's the way I feel
About you and me baby?
Have you ever felt like you heart was breaking
Looking down the road you should be taking?
I should know 'cause I loved and lose the day I let you go
I realisd how close me and Callum had come to being in this position. If he had died it would've been me who had loved and lost and who wished I could say sorry. I was just so glad he didn't died. So it's all right.
I really wanna hear you say
That you know just how it feels
To have it all and let it slip away
Can't you see? I know the moment's gone
I'm still holding on somehow
wishing I could change the way the world goes 'round
Tell me ha-
Jaxon was cut of by Amy jumping onto the stage and kissing him. 'I'm sorry, Ams' he whispered when she released him from the kiss.
Amy smiled 'it's forgotten' she replied and the audience cheered.
I smiled to myself. Mission accomplished. I walked onto the stage to finish the gig while Amy and Jaxon disappeared back stage hand-in-hand.
