Sorry for neglecting this story. I got a bunch of ideas in for other fanfics, like Misinterpreted Dream, Unexpected Allies, and Ocarina of Time: Revisited, my most recent ones. I feel like finishing this story now. This is my Christmas gift to you. Note once more: I do not own Hoobastank nor do I own this song, "The Reason."
Chapter 7: The Reason
Friday night had rolled around, and there was a good crowd at the student center on campus, ready for karaoke night. Normally, there wouldn't be a crowd this big, but when the students heard that Falco was going to perform, they instantly had to go. About eight performances had been performed already, and Falco nervously awaited his turn. All he could think about was Fox. His condition hadn't gotten better since the accident, but, luckily, it hadn't gotten worse. Falco suddenly snapped out of his trance-like state as the host, the student body president, came on stage once more.
"Next, we have Allison Traliquor. Falco Lombardi, you're on deck," he announced. Falco's heart began to race. He couldn't screw this up. He had to do this for Fox. He looked over at Michelle in the back of the room, who was holding a video camera. She smiled at him and gave him a thumbs up. He smiled once he saw her mouth "good luck" to him. Allison's song had finished, and it was now Falco's turn. After he was introduced by the host, he came on stage and nervously walked up to the microphone.
"How's everyone doing tonight," Falco asked the crowd. Everyone cheered loudly for him, which made him smile slightly, but his smile quickly faded. "I'm sure you're all aware of the accident late last week in which one of your own was in as well as Fox McCloud." The crowd fell silent. "Luckily, the driver made it out okay, but Fox, my best friend, is in really bad shape right now. This song that I'm about to sing is dedicated to him. I know this song was probably originally meant for a girl, but this is the only way I can bring myself to apologize to him and the rest of my friends for being such a jerk lately. Please, keep Fox in your prayers, and listen to this song." Falco nodded to the DJ and took a deep breath, exhaling slowly. He then began to sing.
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 know,
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.
I'm sorry that I hurt, its 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,
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 the reason is you!
And the reason is you!
And the reason is you!
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
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,
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.
The crowd cheered loudly for Falco, who had managed not to break down on stage. A few people in the crowd were crying, moved by Falco's speech. Some were hugging each other, appreciating their company and telling each other how much they cared about each other. Michelle turned the camera off and smiled sadly, tears streaming down her face.