Heyyyy there. Been a bit of a while. But yeah, I've been a weeeee bit busy with school and crap. Plus I had a lacrosse tournament this weekend so I haven't had time to write much. Told ya I couldn't keep Arden away for too long...be boring with out her and Coop being all awkward and mushy and strange. But it starts off with a little look into Kristin's mind...eh I figured why not switch it up. So any and all feedback is appreciated in the form of a review. Love ya alllllll. Yes, even you lurkers.
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Songs Used: The Reason Why- Rachael Yamagata
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The Return of Arden Davies
Kristin's POV
We arrive at a strictly VIP club in LA, apparently one side is a sound proofed night club and the other is more of a jazz club. Everyone pairs off per usual. Which leaves me, Ath, Nikki, and Alex all in our little foursome. Ath whispers something into Alex's ear who nods and walks into the crowd. Everyone decides on the jazz club side to relax and talk with Arden before heading over to the clubbing side. Wonder what's going on with Alex and Athena lately. They've been a sneaky whispers and giggles. But, I mean, I'm the only one who knows about Nikki and Athena dating for the past week so I highly doubt Alex and Athena are doing anything. Ohh look…shineeyy….
Ashley's POV
We all manage to find a few tables near each other before I see my little Ard walk through the entrance. Wow, I missed her. I grin and call her over. I see her turn her head and break out into a wide grin. She walks over and everyone excitedly hugs her and welcomes her back. She was really missed…plus I think half of them want Ardex to be ok. I look around…noticing a certain blue eyed, lacrosse playing brunette is missing. Arden seems to notice too.
"Al stay home?" She asks me a little sadly.
"No she came with, she must've gone to the bathroom or something." Arden nods as the lights dim and we all sit down to start chatting as music is played. A few songs later and I'm starting to get worried about Alex, maybe seeing Arden again was too much for her.
Then I see the before mentioned brunette walk on stage and sit at the piano. What is she doing…she doesn't play piano. She adjusts the mic and speaks softly in her radio DJ voice into it, "Hey guys, Alex Cooper here, and your listening to smoooooth Coop in the mornings." Everyone chuckles a bit. "Anyways guys, I thought I'd give a little show in honor of the lovely Arden Davies returning to the scene." She smiles softly and Arden blushes and looks down. "So, uh, my housemates and friends might have noticed that Ath and I have gotten to be pretty good friends over the past month and have been all sneaky and whatnot." We all look at each other. "Welll, we are not dating…she's like a sister to me really guys, oh and she and Nikki have been dating for about a week." We all look at them pretty much saying about time you got your act together. They shrug and smile. Ath giving Nikki a peck on the lips and we all congratulate them. "Anyways, the reason for that sneakyness, was that Ath was teaching me how to play piano for a song that I had written for a piano part. Ath had seen it and said that she wouldn't be able to do it justice…so for the past month…I've been learning piano to this song." She grins and winks at us, "So, without further ado…I give you "The Reason Why." She begins playing.
I think about how it might have been
We'd spend out days travelin'
It's not that I don't understand you
It's not that I don't want to be with you
But you only wanted me
The way you wanted me
We all look at Arden, expecting her to be mad or crying but she just sits there looking admiringly at Alex. Huh, that's weird….maybe the ranch did help her.
So, I will head out alone, hope for the best
And we hang our heads down
As we skip the goodbyes
And you can tell the world what you want them to hear
I've got nothing left to lose, my dear
So, I'm up for the little white lies
But you and I know the reason why
I'm gone, and you're still there
I'm gone, and you're still there
I'm gone, and you're still there
She smiles slightly over at our table and continues playing.
I'll buy a magazine searching for your face
From coast to coast, or where ever I find my place
I'll track you on the radio, and
I'll sign your list in a different name
But as close as I get to you
It's not the same
She gets into her playing and we all are glancing warily at Arden who is being sung to in the first hour that she has comeback.
So, I will head out alone, hope for the best
We can pat ourselves on the back
As say that we tried
And if one of us makes it big
We can spill our regrets
And talk about how the love never dies
But you and I know the reason why
I'm gone, you're still there
I'm gone, you're still there
I'm gone, and you're still there
Alex smiles thoughtfully and Ath looks proud as Nikki wraps her arms around her. They really are cute.
So, steal the show, and do your best
To cover the tracks that I have left
I wish you well and hope you find
Whatever you're looking for
The way I might've changed my mind,
But you only showed me the door
So, I will head out alone, hope for the best
We can pat ourselves on the back
And say that we tried
And if one of us makes it big
We can spill our regrets
And talk about how the love never dies
But you and I, you and I, you and I know the reason why.
Everyone jumps up for a round of applause and Alex takes her flourishy bow and grins. "Thanks guys. Now let's go party!" Alex leaps off the stage and everyone laughs. Quite the character that one. She walks over to us and we all praise her.
"Jeez Coop, we thought that you and Ath were having an affair or something." Wiley laughs and Arden just stands there, checking out Coop with a thoughtful expression.
"Yeah, yeah, well it was supposed to be a surprise. I knew the song was suited for piano and everything so Ath taught me a thing or two." She smiles and shrugs, winking at Athena who grins proudly and says, "You were great up there, hun."
"Yeah, I'd have to agree." We all turn and look at Arden who has decided to speak. "Song for every occasion huh, Coop?" Well, she called her Coop…meaning friendship.
Cooper looks around and smiles, "Well, yeah, you inspire me Ard." Aww, she's so cute. Arden blushes. "Another reason for the piano thing is that…well, you're our keyboardist Ard and I just wanted to do you justice." She shrugs bashfully. I wonder how long this friendship thing'll last.