Disclaimer- I don't own Bradley, Rachel, Jon, Jo, Hannah, Paul, or Tina, 19
Management does! (Only joking!) I own or at least wrote down the plot and
all other non S Club associated people!! Onward to the story!!
Rain pounded against the roof of the lone house boldly. Lightning flashed and thundered roar so loud, the small cabin shook violently. Inside, the small maiden stared out the window. She had been there for days, almost a week now. She was now alone; all those she loved had left. She set the letter down and let the tears drip to the floor. It was the seventh time she had read it. Once a day, to remind her he was coming home, or so it said. The date was over a week, but he usually did that to compensate the time of mailing. She had loved how clever he was. He had gone to set up their new life, far away from those who wanted to hurt them. They could never understand. There was no way she would marry a man she didn't love, like her parents wanted. She loved him, and he promised to return to her. She looked down at the ring her gave just before he left, planning the day they would become one forever, for to see, so help them God. As the storm raged on, she had made up her mind. She gathered up what little she owned, and straightened her ring. She headed to the back door pulled an ice blue scarf around her shoulders. Without looking back, she ran from her home, into the blackened forest. In the other direction, her fiancé made his way up the beaten path. It had been months since they had last been together, and he had regretted each day apart from her. He had missed her more with each passing moment, but now he was home. They could be together once again. He entered the house to darkness and gloom. The last letter he had sent sat on the desk that faced the door. On some spots the ink had run down, as if tears feel as she was reading it. It hurt his heart to think about all she had been through while he was gone. They were in love, and it was all that mattered to them, not to many others, though. They had a forlorn relationship that never should have been. As lightning flashed outside, a long piece of fabric fluttered in front of the window. He recognized the scarf instantly. He raced outside to see his beloved. His heart broke to find the garment tattered against a fence pole. He clutched it close to his chest, rubbing the crimson stitching. Although the 'M' had become ragged, her 'S' still held fast. Covered by the rain, his tears of sadness fell onto the soaked scarf. Continuing into the forest, he tried to find her. Hindered by the storm, whatever tracks she may have left were washed away. But he hadn't given up hope yet. He headed toward their favorite spot, where they had their first kiss, where he proposed to her, where they had their first time together. In the middle a small field, a hill overlooked the large creek. He saw standing near the edge, as lightning flashed before him. He called her name, but got no response. Lightning flashed once more.the edge of the hill toppled into the creek.and she was gone forever. Her last words echo throughout the trees, and continued to plague his heart. "My Love, Mi Angelo."
Brad hopped up from his sweat-covered pillow. It beaded down his bear chest and glistened in the moonlight from the window. A chill ran up and down his spine. Despite the humid summer weather, he got up and wrapped himself in a thick fleece robe. The clock flashed 4:03 and Brad sunk into the plush chair next to the couch. Fortunately he was in the living room, so him walking into the kitchen wouldn't disturb anyone. He tried to shake the dream from his head and focus on the awaiting day. He and the band would be off to New York in the morning then set to attend an award ceremony, but that was pushed aside by the girl's haunting words. She looked and sounded so familiar, but from where. Although he couldn't see the man's face, he somehow knew it was him. There was no way it could have been anyone else. Brad sat awoke the rest of the night watching TV or so the TV was watching him, he couldn't stop thinking about the dream or her.
S Club hopped out of their limo and looked up looked at the tall sparkling glass hotel before them. "Wow, this place is huge", Brad said, dragging his bags to the door. "Yeah, super-huge", Hannah said, slightly dazed. "Come on then, we ain't here to stare at a building", Jo said pushing through her band mates to the door. The others followed while the bellboy grabbed their bag. Inside, the huge lobby was bustling with people. The powder blue wall had exotic picture of bird and rainforests. The center of the lobby held a large golden waterfall pouring into a pond with happily swimming fish. "This place is magnificent." Rachel said, amazed by the sight. "Yeah, I just hope the lifts are better than at the Sakura Blossom!!*" The band looked at Bradley, who eyed the elevators suspiciously. "Don't worry 'bout it. Our suite here is on the ground floor", Tina said, heading to the central desk.
After settling into their respective rooms (inside the apartment-sized suite), the band began to practice for their performance later on that night. "What songs are we doing again?" Brad asked looking out the window to the giant coliseum across the street. "Let's see, um, Natural, You, and Have You Ever", Jon reported, looking at a note pad. After an hour of going through songs and their routines, the S Club changed into their show clothes and headed across the street. Met by screaming fan, the group ran into the guarded door and gave a unison sigh of relief. "I don't know what's scarier, singing in front of them or being chased by them. Whoa!" Simon greeted the band and led them to their dressing room. "You guys aren't nervous are you? Don't be! I hope you got you acceptance speeches ready." He left after congratulating the band one more time. Not only were they performing at the MTV VMAs (Video Music Awards) but they were also up for seven nominations, including "Best group", "Best New Single" for Alive1, "Best Performance", "Best Couple" and "Artists of the Year". A knock on the door made the all ready nervous group jump. Hannah opened the door to see Paul's ear-to-ear smile. "Hey lot", he said after hugging and kissing Hannah. Hannah looked amazed at Paul, in his stylish black and silver suit. In her own black and silver dress, Hannah thought she and Paul looked as perfect together as peanut butter and banana! The rest of the band was coordinated in couple with Jon and Jo in black and blue, and Bradley and Rachel in black and red. Since Tina had no one to match her, Simon offered to wear black and gold with her, but she turned him down, and wore a mix of silver, black, blue and red to match all her band mates. As they left their dressing room, they passed several members of the MTV board who decided on who got the awards. One of them said loud enough for the S Club to hear, "Ah, there goes the adorable couple now". The group smiled and looked towards Paul and Hannah, who basted in the glow of compliments. Brad smiled at the board, but noticed how the woman who spoke nodded towards Rachel as opposed to Hannah. He shrugged it off and continued to head towards the stage area. He was just excited as Paul was because he was up for "Best Male Singer". As the moved into their seats, Brad felt Rachel squeeze his hand. He looked towards her and their eyes met. She moved her lips to say something, but nothing came out. Brad gave her a quizzical glance and they sat down. Rachel shook her head, and focused on the stage. She didn't want to trouble him on such an important night.
On stage, Sarah Michelle Gellar and Jessica Alba were on stage joking about a fight between Buffy and Dark Angel. Brad jumped up startled when the room burst into laughter and saw Sarah holding a stake up to Jessica and Jessica holding picture of David Boreanaz and Freddie Prinze Jr. taunting her, "Put down the stake or the hotties get it!" He had drifted of into a daydream about her the fourth time in the last hour. Usually Rachel would elbow him discreetly. Although a few time he caught her staring at him. Finally they got around to what the S Club had been waiting for. Ashanti and Usher were holding the envelope to Best Group and all six members were itching with anxiety. Even Paul was on the edge of his seat. The little tape tore and a hush fell over the crowd. Ashanti looked around smiling and began, ".And the winner is.S Club!!" The six Clubbers, Paul, Simon and few others leapt up jumping shouting over the crowd. The band made their onto the stage and each hugged/ shook hand with Usher and Ashanti and Brad grabbed the little Moon-man. "Whoa", he said into the mic, "Well, I'll start by thanking our manager Simon, if it weren't for him, we would be here", Jo moved to mic, "And we thank our families for their continued support." Hannah stepped up, ".Um, let's see, ah, we definitely have to thank the fans, without you lot, we'd never made it!" Jon, Rachel and Tina stepped to the mic and looked confused. "Rach", Jon began, "We've thanked the fans, our families, and our manager, who's left?" "Don't know, um, how 'bout the staff?" Tina nodded and said, "Yeah right, we have the privilege of thanking the staff at 19 management, and all those who we couldn't think of. Cheers." As they headed towards the backstage area, Brad stopped and stared at the far corner of the arena. The others kept walking and Hannah said, "What's up with Bradley?" "Don't know, he probably spotted Britney at least and can't think of what to say." Jon said and laughed with the other. Rachel stopped and went to check on him. When she stepped next to him, she looked around to see what caught his eye. She froze as well when she saw what he had, an ice blue scarf.
Turning down the invitation to the ceremony's after-party, Brad, Rachel, and Tina returned to their room. After changing the three sat in the living room are if the suite. Rachel and Brad hadn't spoken or even looked at one another since they had left the Plaza. Tina looked from one to the other for a few minutes before standing and shouting, "What is wrong with you!! You two have been deader than Jimmy Hoffa since we left. If it's about that award, get over it!! It was joke!! Life goes on, it wasn't that damn serious!!" Tina stormed out the room and left Brad and Rachel staring at her door. They looked towards one another and their eyes met. Brad looked at the silver statues Tina had brought back and placed on the mantle over the suites fireplace. They had won five of the seven nominations, Losing to Arvil Levigne2 for Artist of the Year and just missed Best Video to Justin Timberlake. What had surprised most of the entire Award show audience was the announcement of "Bradley McIntosh and Rachel Stevens for Best Couple". Although they confusedly accepted the award, neither knew what to say, because both figured Paul and Hannah were a shoe-in. They continued to sit in utter silence until left her room for a glass of water, as she passed them she shouted, "Still sitting there like flipping idiots!! Oy!"
Brad got up to leave Rachel gazing sadly out a window. As he moved pass her, she grabbed his wrist and looked him in the eyes. She stood and moved closely to him, pressing her chest against his. She stared hard into his eyes before saying, "I know you know what I'm about to say, but I'll say it anyway." He raised a finger and pressed it against her lips. Brad shook his head and pulled away from Rachel's grip. He looked back at her again, shaking his head slowly, sadly. The clear night sky flashed a bright white colour into the room. Before Brad, stood Rachel, but it wasn't Rachel. She was dressed as the girl in his dream. She gazed at him with heartfelt recognition. The locked eyes, neither able to look away. Rachel squinted through the white flare, no longer looking at her friend, but looking at the lost lover of her dream.3
Here ends the first chapter! Tell me what you think!
Author's Note *=This makes reference to my previous S club story, "Metal Box of Doom" (read that as well!!)
1: I know "Alive" hasn't been released yet, but then again, The VMAs happened this year!
2: I have no clue if I spelled her name correctly. If I didn't please forgive!
3: As you can see this is definitely going to be a Brad and Rachel based story, so if you don't like the couple, don't read the rest of the story!!
Rain pounded against the roof of the lone house boldly. Lightning flashed and thundered roar so loud, the small cabin shook violently. Inside, the small maiden stared out the window. She had been there for days, almost a week now. She was now alone; all those she loved had left. She set the letter down and let the tears drip to the floor. It was the seventh time she had read it. Once a day, to remind her he was coming home, or so it said. The date was over a week, but he usually did that to compensate the time of mailing. She had loved how clever he was. He had gone to set up their new life, far away from those who wanted to hurt them. They could never understand. There was no way she would marry a man she didn't love, like her parents wanted. She loved him, and he promised to return to her. She looked down at the ring her gave just before he left, planning the day they would become one forever, for to see, so help them God. As the storm raged on, she had made up her mind. She gathered up what little she owned, and straightened her ring. She headed to the back door pulled an ice blue scarf around her shoulders. Without looking back, she ran from her home, into the blackened forest. In the other direction, her fiancé made his way up the beaten path. It had been months since they had last been together, and he had regretted each day apart from her. He had missed her more with each passing moment, but now he was home. They could be together once again. He entered the house to darkness and gloom. The last letter he had sent sat on the desk that faced the door. On some spots the ink had run down, as if tears feel as she was reading it. It hurt his heart to think about all she had been through while he was gone. They were in love, and it was all that mattered to them, not to many others, though. They had a forlorn relationship that never should have been. As lightning flashed outside, a long piece of fabric fluttered in front of the window. He recognized the scarf instantly. He raced outside to see his beloved. His heart broke to find the garment tattered against a fence pole. He clutched it close to his chest, rubbing the crimson stitching. Although the 'M' had become ragged, her 'S' still held fast. Covered by the rain, his tears of sadness fell onto the soaked scarf. Continuing into the forest, he tried to find her. Hindered by the storm, whatever tracks she may have left were washed away. But he hadn't given up hope yet. He headed toward their favorite spot, where they had their first kiss, where he proposed to her, where they had their first time together. In the middle a small field, a hill overlooked the large creek. He saw standing near the edge, as lightning flashed before him. He called her name, but got no response. Lightning flashed once more.the edge of the hill toppled into the creek.and she was gone forever. Her last words echo throughout the trees, and continued to plague his heart. "My Love, Mi Angelo."
Brad hopped up from his sweat-covered pillow. It beaded down his bear chest and glistened in the moonlight from the window. A chill ran up and down his spine. Despite the humid summer weather, he got up and wrapped himself in a thick fleece robe. The clock flashed 4:03 and Brad sunk into the plush chair next to the couch. Fortunately he was in the living room, so him walking into the kitchen wouldn't disturb anyone. He tried to shake the dream from his head and focus on the awaiting day. He and the band would be off to New York in the morning then set to attend an award ceremony, but that was pushed aside by the girl's haunting words. She looked and sounded so familiar, but from where. Although he couldn't see the man's face, he somehow knew it was him. There was no way it could have been anyone else. Brad sat awoke the rest of the night watching TV or so the TV was watching him, he couldn't stop thinking about the dream or her.
S Club hopped out of their limo and looked up looked at the tall sparkling glass hotel before them. "Wow, this place is huge", Brad said, dragging his bags to the door. "Yeah, super-huge", Hannah said, slightly dazed. "Come on then, we ain't here to stare at a building", Jo said pushing through her band mates to the door. The others followed while the bellboy grabbed their bag. Inside, the huge lobby was bustling with people. The powder blue wall had exotic picture of bird and rainforests. The center of the lobby held a large golden waterfall pouring into a pond with happily swimming fish. "This place is magnificent." Rachel said, amazed by the sight. "Yeah, I just hope the lifts are better than at the Sakura Blossom!!*" The band looked at Bradley, who eyed the elevators suspiciously. "Don't worry 'bout it. Our suite here is on the ground floor", Tina said, heading to the central desk.
After settling into their respective rooms (inside the apartment-sized suite), the band began to practice for their performance later on that night. "What songs are we doing again?" Brad asked looking out the window to the giant coliseum across the street. "Let's see, um, Natural, You, and Have You Ever", Jon reported, looking at a note pad. After an hour of going through songs and their routines, the S Club changed into their show clothes and headed across the street. Met by screaming fan, the group ran into the guarded door and gave a unison sigh of relief. "I don't know what's scarier, singing in front of them or being chased by them. Whoa!" Simon greeted the band and led them to their dressing room. "You guys aren't nervous are you? Don't be! I hope you got you acceptance speeches ready." He left after congratulating the band one more time. Not only were they performing at the MTV VMAs (Video Music Awards) but they were also up for seven nominations, including "Best group", "Best New Single" for Alive1, "Best Performance", "Best Couple" and "Artists of the Year". A knock on the door made the all ready nervous group jump. Hannah opened the door to see Paul's ear-to-ear smile. "Hey lot", he said after hugging and kissing Hannah. Hannah looked amazed at Paul, in his stylish black and silver suit. In her own black and silver dress, Hannah thought she and Paul looked as perfect together as peanut butter and banana! The rest of the band was coordinated in couple with Jon and Jo in black and blue, and Bradley and Rachel in black and red. Since Tina had no one to match her, Simon offered to wear black and gold with her, but she turned him down, and wore a mix of silver, black, blue and red to match all her band mates. As they left their dressing room, they passed several members of the MTV board who decided on who got the awards. One of them said loud enough for the S Club to hear, "Ah, there goes the adorable couple now". The group smiled and looked towards Paul and Hannah, who basted in the glow of compliments. Brad smiled at the board, but noticed how the woman who spoke nodded towards Rachel as opposed to Hannah. He shrugged it off and continued to head towards the stage area. He was just excited as Paul was because he was up for "Best Male Singer". As the moved into their seats, Brad felt Rachel squeeze his hand. He looked towards her and their eyes met. She moved her lips to say something, but nothing came out. Brad gave her a quizzical glance and they sat down. Rachel shook her head, and focused on the stage. She didn't want to trouble him on such an important night.
On stage, Sarah Michelle Gellar and Jessica Alba were on stage joking about a fight between Buffy and Dark Angel. Brad jumped up startled when the room burst into laughter and saw Sarah holding a stake up to Jessica and Jessica holding picture of David Boreanaz and Freddie Prinze Jr. taunting her, "Put down the stake or the hotties get it!" He had drifted of into a daydream about her the fourth time in the last hour. Usually Rachel would elbow him discreetly. Although a few time he caught her staring at him. Finally they got around to what the S Club had been waiting for. Ashanti and Usher were holding the envelope to Best Group and all six members were itching with anxiety. Even Paul was on the edge of his seat. The little tape tore and a hush fell over the crowd. Ashanti looked around smiling and began, ".And the winner is.S Club!!" The six Clubbers, Paul, Simon and few others leapt up jumping shouting over the crowd. The band made their onto the stage and each hugged/ shook hand with Usher and Ashanti and Brad grabbed the little Moon-man. "Whoa", he said into the mic, "Well, I'll start by thanking our manager Simon, if it weren't for him, we would be here", Jo moved to mic, "And we thank our families for their continued support." Hannah stepped up, ".Um, let's see, ah, we definitely have to thank the fans, without you lot, we'd never made it!" Jon, Rachel and Tina stepped to the mic and looked confused. "Rach", Jon began, "We've thanked the fans, our families, and our manager, who's left?" "Don't know, um, how 'bout the staff?" Tina nodded and said, "Yeah right, we have the privilege of thanking the staff at 19 management, and all those who we couldn't think of. Cheers." As they headed towards the backstage area, Brad stopped and stared at the far corner of the arena. The others kept walking and Hannah said, "What's up with Bradley?" "Don't know, he probably spotted Britney at least and can't think of what to say." Jon said and laughed with the other. Rachel stopped and went to check on him. When she stepped next to him, she looked around to see what caught his eye. She froze as well when she saw what he had, an ice blue scarf.
Turning down the invitation to the ceremony's after-party, Brad, Rachel, and Tina returned to their room. After changing the three sat in the living room are if the suite. Rachel and Brad hadn't spoken or even looked at one another since they had left the Plaza. Tina looked from one to the other for a few minutes before standing and shouting, "What is wrong with you!! You two have been deader than Jimmy Hoffa since we left. If it's about that award, get over it!! It was joke!! Life goes on, it wasn't that damn serious!!" Tina stormed out the room and left Brad and Rachel staring at her door. They looked towards one another and their eyes met. Brad looked at the silver statues Tina had brought back and placed on the mantle over the suites fireplace. They had won five of the seven nominations, Losing to Arvil Levigne2 for Artist of the Year and just missed Best Video to Justin Timberlake. What had surprised most of the entire Award show audience was the announcement of "Bradley McIntosh and Rachel Stevens for Best Couple". Although they confusedly accepted the award, neither knew what to say, because both figured Paul and Hannah were a shoe-in. They continued to sit in utter silence until left her room for a glass of water, as she passed them she shouted, "Still sitting there like flipping idiots!! Oy!"
Brad got up to leave Rachel gazing sadly out a window. As he moved pass her, she grabbed his wrist and looked him in the eyes. She stood and moved closely to him, pressing her chest against his. She stared hard into his eyes before saying, "I know you know what I'm about to say, but I'll say it anyway." He raised a finger and pressed it against her lips. Brad shook his head and pulled away from Rachel's grip. He looked back at her again, shaking his head slowly, sadly. The clear night sky flashed a bright white colour into the room. Before Brad, stood Rachel, but it wasn't Rachel. She was dressed as the girl in his dream. She gazed at him with heartfelt recognition. The locked eyes, neither able to look away. Rachel squinted through the white flare, no longer looking at her friend, but looking at the lost lover of her dream.3
Here ends the first chapter! Tell me what you think!
Author's Note *=This makes reference to my previous S club story, "Metal Box of Doom" (read that as well!!)
1: I know "Alive" hasn't been released yet, but then again, The VMAs happened this year!
2: I have no clue if I spelled her name correctly. If I didn't please forgive!
3: As you can see this is definitely going to be a Brad and Rachel based story, so if you don't like the couple, don't read the rest of the story!!