You GUYS! My face got all red from the amount of reviews I got!! Thank you so much!!! And just for being the cool cool people you are, here's chapter 9 loaded with everything I think you will like!
They reached the club just in time for Jack to get ready to go on. Her friend Luke, who had invited her to sing, was there and he told her to just sing whatever she wanted. About 5 minutes before she was scheduled to go on, she began to shake all over with nervousness. This could be her chance to make him understand.
Riddick sat at a table close to the stage and ordered a drink. He was quite interested in hearing Jack. His girl, all grown up and singing at a club...'What the hell??!', he thought silently. His girl? Things have changed for sure on that one, he thought. The lights were beginning to dim so he turned his attention to the stage. Beforehand, he decided he wanted to see Jack the way he would naturally, so he took his sunglasses off and let the neon colors adjust themselves.
Jack parted the curtains and the audience clapped in anticipation. The curtains swung away to reveal a small band. The music began and Jack stepped up to the microphone. The song she was about to sing was her idea and she decided that it fit her feelings the best. She closed her eyes and pictured his face as her cue to sing began.
Last time I talked to you
You were lonely and out of place
You were looking down on me
Lost out in space
We laid underneath the stars
Strung out and feeling brave
I watched the red orange glow
I watched you float away
Down here in the atmosphere
Garbage and city lights
You've gone to save your tired soul
You've gone to save our lives
I turned on the radio
To find you on satellite
I'm waiting for the sky to fall
I'm waiting for a sign
And all we are
Is all so far
You're falling back to me
The star that I can see yeah
I know your out there, somewhere out there
You're falling out of reach
Defying gravity yeah
I know you're out there, somewhere out there
Hope you remember me
When you're home sick and need a change
I miss your silver eyes
I miss the way you taste
I know you'll come back some day
On a bed of nails I wait
I'm praying that you don't burn out or fade away
And all we are
Is all so far
You're falling back to me
The star that I can see yeah
I know your out there, somewhere out there
You're falling out of reach
Defying gravity yeah
I know you're out there, somewhere out there
You're falling back to me
The star that I can see
I know your out there, ohhh
Your falling out of reach
Defying gravity
I know you're out there, somewhere out there
Your falling back to me
The star that I can see yeah
I know your out there, somewhere out there
Your falling out of reach
Defying gravity yeah
I know you're out there, somewhere out there
You're falling back to me
I know, I know
You're falling out of reach ohhhhhh
I know...
The song ended and a thunderous clapping filled the air. Jack's cheeks turned bright red. Riddick was in shock. Her voice was the most beautiful thing he'd ever heard. His eyes were clouded over. The words of the song had filled his mind. She couldn't have chosen a better one. He decided right then and there how his night was going to end.
Jack stepped backstage, the applause still filling her soul. It hadn't been the first time she sang in public, more like the third or fourth, but every time she was finished she had the fear that everything had been disastrous. The applause always put her up in a place that elation couldn't even equal to it. She quickly headed for the dressing room area to sit down and calm her rapid heartbeat. Adrenaline pumped through her veins as she reached the door. Slowly turning the knob to enter, she flicked on the lights. Not realizing it at first, she picked up her head and stared at the man in front of her. He had a big grin on his face and sunglasses shading his eyes.
"Hey", he said to her.
"Hey yourself", she teased.
"C'mere", he whispered and moved forward to take her at the waist. He noticed the strong scent of arousal filling the air and felt blood rushing to all the right parts. She was so soft. He reached for the light switch and dimmed it just enough for him to remove his glasses. He stared into her eyes and felt her soul. He knew what she wanted. She wanted nothing more than to be a part of him. He opted to let her in, if not for forever, then for the moment.
She slowly removed her own dress and pulled his shirt off. Hot kisses rained down her face and neck. He kissed at her breasts as she removed her bra. She let out a soft cry of delight and nestled her head in the crook of his neck. He slid off his pants and reached for her underwear. She helped him by removing them and reached down for his boxers. He slid them down his chiseled legs and moved her forward to the chaise in the corner. She lay down and let him slide on top of her. She closed her eyes and let him take her to a passion she'd never felt before. He was gentle and he made he last, which was something she'd never felt before. She gripped onto his back as he entered her and exploded. She let out a cry of delight and as they both waited for their bodies to calm, and they laid in each other's arms basking in the glow they gave off.
About an hour later, Jack and Riddick dressed themselves and headed home, silent, but hand in hand.
**Song credits to Our Lady Peace – "Somewhere Out There". I changed purple hair to silver eyes. Couldn't resist. Hehe.
