Well, I meant for this story to be a one shot. But I got this idea...my friend liked it....and I hope you do too. This is part 2 of a 4 part songfic series, but each song leads into the next one. They are modern songs, but ones I think people will like and can relate to. As usual, I don't own anything, indcluding School of Rock or Hoobastank. Just read and review!
I'm not a perfect person
There's many things I wish I didn't do
But I continue learning
I never meant to do those things to you
And so I have to say before I go
That I just want you to knowZack Mooneyham was brooding in his house, across the street from one of his childhood friends, and his newly ex-girlfriend Katie Callaway. Stupid stupid stupid. Why did I DO that? He angrily thought as he punched a dent in the wall. It had been a long time since he'd lost his temper like that…and he had no reason to hurt the one who saved him.
I've found a reason for me
To change who I used to be
A reason to start over new
And the reason is you
Before he saw Katie in that special light, he was a walking time bomb. His dad abused him ferociously, especially after Battle of the Bands. Yeah, he acted cool in front of the other parents, a plastic smile gracing his demented face. But the second they got home, he beat Zack within an inch of his life. And the worst part was, that wasn't the first time that had happened, nor would it be the last.
I'm sorry that I hurt you
It's something I must live with everyday
And all the pain I put you through
I wish that I could take it all away
And be the one who catches all your tears
That's why I need you to hear
It was only when Katie, when the gang was around 14, had the courage and the heart to speak up when she noticed a bruise on Zack's neck. Zack always gave them stories depicting him being accident-prone, but they all were starting to realize. None of his friends dared question it further, except Katie. Katie was the one who cared.
I've found a reason for me
To change who I used to be
A reason to start over new
And the reason is you
And this was how he repays her? He thought bitterly to himself, running his hands through his messy brown hair. He grimaced as he realized what he was becoming, and it was the very last thing he wanted to be: his father.
It was stupid really; it wasn't her fault that a string on her bass snapped. But little things like that had been infuriating Zack recently. This band had been forbidden from him when he was younger, but he was part of it in secret. And the thing that he had dedicated his life to, to ease the pain of home, was now consuming him alive.
And the reason is you
And the reason is you
And the reason is you
Zack knew he needed to go back to Katie's house and apologize, it just wouldn't be right if he didn't. So he sighed once again as he stood up, stretched while eyeing shamefully the fresh dent in the wall, and headed out the door to go make peace with Katie. Hopefully she'd understand. She always understood. But as he neared her door, he swore he could hear voices coming from inside. Back away Mooneyham. Don't go in there. Wait till later when you've calmed down. He tried to resist from seeing who was apparently in there, but he couldn't fight the magnetic urge drawing him to the door.
I'm not a perfect person
I never meant to do those things to you
And so I have to say before I go
That I just want you to know
He walked into her living room and saw one of the last people he would have ever thought to be there in a deep, passionate kiss with Katie. His Katie, with his best friend? Zack yelled one loud, angry note in outrage, and grabbed a vase from the nearest table and hurled it at the two lovers.
The blue tinted glass shattered on the wall right above the sofa, stunning Katie and Freddy out of their embrace. Several shards misplaced themselves in Katie and Freddy's faces, the water and flowers draping them. Zack turned on his heel and ran out the door before either Katie or Freddy could say anything. They looked each other in the eye, pained expressions meeting. They both knew what this meant. Getting lost in the deep chocolate pools they possessed, they leaned in for a parting kiss.
"Katie, I have to go. Keep your cell on and call me if he comes back. I'm going to my house real quick to get something, I'll call the police while I'm there and I'll be back in 10 minutes. DON'T try calling from here, if Zack calls and knows the line is busy, he'll know the cops are coming."
"But Freddy, don't leave me…I need you right now!"
He grabbed her shoulders and gave her a very serious stare. "Katie, lock yourself in the basement. He won't get in. I'm going to leave from the back door so he won't see me…I love you Katie," he added as they kissed softly one last time.
"I love you too Freddy."
I've found a reason for me
To change who I used to be
A reason to start over new
And the reason is you
All Zack had worked for was crashing down on him. It had been a long time since his anger level had reached the point it was tonight. The rain was letting up now, as he followed Freddy home. Yes, Freddy was very wrong about Zack not seeing him. Because now, Zack was out for revenge, and Freddy was the only target in his sight.
I've found a reason to show
A side of me you didn't know
A reason for all that I do
And the reason is you
Did you like it? Hate it? Should I continue it, or take this chapter off? Well just leave me a review please! They inspire me...yeah.