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Bella:

All the gossip magazines and websites are still talking about Edward and I. They still don't know who he is and we are doing our best to keep it that way. They have photographed us together during the last two weeks. It seems that no matter what state we go to, they are waiting for us and they aren't being quiet about it anymore. I am trying not to let it get to me because they shouldn't matter but some of the shit they are saying is crazy.

My dad on the other hand, was a totally different story. He scared Edward so bad that he wouldn't talk to me let alone come anywhere near me for a few hours. Of course that caused Emmett to laugh his ass off every time he saw me. What a dick, the both of them.

We played so many shows already in two weeks. I think we are in Las Vegas now.

I had lost my voice in New Mexico so for the few days in between those shows and Las Vegas I was ordered by the doctor to not speak at all. I also had to drink hot tea (yuck) to help smooth my throat. I walked around with a white board which of course everyone found funny. Everyone except me. I'm not to talk until sound check which is in like three hours.

Rose likes to get to the stage before sound check so she can make sure her drums are the right way since we now have people who move everything for us. We have people who set the stage up, fix the lights and all that. It's nice that we don't have to do it anymore but we still like to double check everything. Angela has two keyboards plus the piano. Alec has three guitars while I have two. Jasper has four.

We had to add colored bands to our mics before they were getting mixed up by accident. How they get mixed up is beyond me considering that they are packed with our own instruments.

I just got out of the shower and wrapped myself in a towel when Alice knocked on the door.

"Bella. You just about done?"

I sighed because she knew I couldn't talk yet so I cracked the door open enough for her to see my head and nodded.

She smiled. "Sorry. I forgot you couldn't speak. Don't worry about drying your hair. I'll take care of it. Your clothes are on your bed. Take your time."

I mouth. "Thank you." to her and shut the door.

Once I dried off, I put a thong on and left the bathroom. Edward was lounging on the bed reading on his laptop but looked up at me and just stared.

I stopped in my trucks and held my hands up mouthing, "What?"

He just smiled. "You are gorgeous."

"Thanks." I mouthed and walked to the bed.

"I see Alice has decided to dress you something different tonight. Not that I mind. You are going to be sexier than usual." Edward said. I could only nod my head. "I hate that you can't speak yet."

I grabbed my white board. "Me to baby. Me to." I wrote. I erased it and wrote, "Let me get dressed before the pixie comes back." I showed him and we laughed.

So tonight, my outfit is different from what I usually wear. I put a pair of socks on first then a pair of fishnet stockings. I put a pair of little black shorts on. They looked like a skirt when I was not moving. I added a silver belt. I held up a black corset that had cherries on it to my chest. I looked to Edward.

"Need help?" He asked smugly. I nodded.

I held in place in front of me as Edward came up behind me. He pulled the strings tight and double knotted it for me. Heaven forbid it untied while we were in the middle of a jam.

Edward had to help put my boots on. They were black and came up to my calf. Note to self. Put your shoes on before the corset.

I added what I call my sweat guards to my wrist. It helped keep the sweat from running down to my hands and onto my fingers. It's happened before and it sucked.

Lastly, my earrings and necklace. I went with silver hoops and a silver key. I am done. Next on the list is Alice with hair and makeup.

"Stand by the window. Let me get a shot of you." Edward said in a deep tone.

I pointed to my hair which he said he didn't care about it not being done. He wanted a before and after photo. Whatever floats your boat dude.

Alice didn't torture me to bad today. I actually looked really hot. She left my hair down but in curls. My makeup was a little darker than usual but it looked good.

Edward once again took a photo of after. He made them his lock cover and wall paper.

Angela was dressed similar to me but with a skirt. Her corset had roses on it. Rosalie wore her typical yoga pants with a black tank top that had Sexy written on it in white. Her hair was pulled into a ponytail as usual. Makes it easier on her. She also wore a headband that helped absorb the sweat that would form on her forehead as well as what I call seat bands on her biceps.

The guys wore black jeans and tank tops. Like I said before, they were easy to dress.

I drank another cup of tea before we left for the venue.

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Surprisingly, everything was set up right this time. My guitars were in the order that I would use them. Sound check and lights were on spot. The opening band was warming up when Alice had us group together.

"Okay so I was just up on Twitter. Yes I know, I made a Twitter account and forgot to tell you all. Anyway, a lady tagged the band in a post she made. I thought that maybe you guys could bring her daughter on stage and sing a song to her?"

We looked at each other. "Not that I mind doing it but why? What was her post about?" asked Jasper.

"Short version is that her daughter who is sixteen found out today that she is now cancer free after a ten year battle with it. She's sitting by B stage so I thought that when Angela is doing her songs on the piano that you could bring her on stage." Alice said.

"That's actually a good idea." Rose said as we all nodded.

"Hell yeah Pixie." Alec said giving her a fist bump.

"I assume you have her seat section and number?" Edward asked.

Garrett laughed. "She wouldn't be Alice if she didn't."

"Asshole." Alice mumbled which caused us to laugh.

"Okay everyone. The opening act is about to close so get in your positions." said the stage manager who's name I can never remember.

I walked over with Jasper to our spots after we did our chant that has become second nature to us.

"Thanks Seth." I whispered to the young guy who always hands me and Jasper our guitars when we need to switch.

He smiled. "No problem Ms. Swan."

"Seth. We've had this talk. Please call me Bella."

He smiled as he backed away.

I looked to Edward. He smiled. I blew him a kiss which he pretended to catch. What a geek. But he's my geek.

I checked my in-ears. They were ready. They had to be taped in a different spot since I wore the corset.

The countdown started. The lights dimmed. Here we go again. As the countdown begun and the lights go out, the crowd is focused on the screen with the countdown, we walk out into our spots. The only people who can see us are those in the pit area.

The countdown hits zero. The crowd goes silent, waiting.

Alec begins to strum on bass.

I sing.

Don't speak, no, don't try

It's been a secret for the longest time

Don't run (oh) no, don't hide

Been running for the longest time

Jasper and Angela come in with their guitar and keyboard.

So many mornings I woke up confused

In my dreams, I do anything I want to you

My emotions are naked, they're taking me out of my mind

Right now, I'm shameless

Screamin' my lungs out for ya

Not afraid to face it

I need you more than I want to

Need you more than I want to

Show me you're shameless

Write on my neck, why don't ya?

And I won't erase it

I need you more than I want to

I need you more than I want to

Rose comes in with the drums.

No-oh, uh-uh, don't wanna do this now (continue this four times)

So we're there, now it's real

Now that you have me, do you want me still?

We continue the song getting screams and whistles from the crowd.

"How's everyone doing tonight?" I say into the mic getting the same reaction.

Jasper nodded. "You ready to party?" Again, the same response. "Seems they are a bit rowdy tonight huh?"

Alec laughed into his mic. "Yeah definitely seems like it. Ladies and Gents, do you have a hot chick on your arm tonight?" They cheered.

Alec started strumming again and the crowd really went wild.

Jasper starts singing.

My girlfriends bitching 'Cause I always sleep in

She's always screaming when she's calling her friends

She's kinda hot though

We sang for about an hour when it was time to move to B stage. I waved to fans as Edward and other security led us to the stage.

That was the one thing I liked the most. Edward being right next to me with his hand on my lower back. I smiled up at him. I tried hard to be professional but fuck, when your boyfriend is as hot as mine, it's really hard to be anything but.

Once we took our places on B stage, Angela spoke into her mic.

"So everyone, how are you enjoying the show so far?" She asked.

I could hear the crowd even with my in-ears in.

"We are glad to hear it. Now our assistant Alice brought to our attention before the show of a post on Twitter that we were tagged in. Julie, are you out there?"

Everyone was looking for this Julie girl. Security found her since they had her seat information. The shock on her face and the tears in her mom's eyes said everything that needed to be said.

"There you are. Come on up here." Jasper said.

Poor girl was holding herself together. I could see her shaking from where I was.

Alec helped her up onto the stage and directed her to sit on the bench with Angela. Alice handed me a pair of headphones for her since it would be loud up here. She took them from me and I was right. She was crying.

I bent down to her and said, "Relax. It's just us on the stage. No one else is here. Okay?"

"Thank you Bella." She said back. I smiled at her and placed the headphones on her head.

I went back to my spot. I seen her mom taking pictures. This moment is what it is all about for us.

"Okay everyone. I have permission from Julie's mom to say this. Julie has been fighting cancer for the past ten years but today." She paused from the noise of the crowd. "Hold on. Let me finish." She laughed. "As of this morning, Julie is cancer free and is here tonight to celebrate with her mom."

Holy fuck. The crowd cheered her on. Alice brought tissues to me to give to her which I did. She seemed to be really thankful for everything.

"So we are dedicating this song to Julie. This is her fight song that she listened to on repeat during her treatments. So Ms. Julie, this is for you." Angela said as she smiled to Julie.

Angela began to play on her piano and began to sing.

Running from the past

Tripping on the now

What is lost can be found

It's obvious

And like a rubber ball

We come bouncing back

We all got a second act

Inside of us

Rose starts on the drums and the rest of us follow.

I believe

I believe that we're just one dream

Away from who we're meant to be

That we're standing on the edge of

Something big something crazy

Our best days are yet unknown

That this moment is ours to own

Cause we're standing on the edge of great

We all sing the chorus with her.

(On the edge of great) Great

(On the edge of great) Great

(On the edge of great) Great

'Cause we're standing on the edge of great

Alec sings.

We all make mistakes

But they're just stepping stones

To take us where we wanna go

It's never straight, no

Angela and Alec sing.

Sometimes we gotta lean

Lean on someone else

To get a little help

Until we find our way

I believe

I believe that we're just one dream

Away from who we're meant to be

That we're standing on the edge of

Something big, something crazy

Our best days are yet unknown

That this moment is ours to own

'Cause we're standing on the edge of great

All of us sing.

(On the edge of great) Great

(On the edge of great) Great

(On the edge of great) Great

'Cause we're standing on the edge of

Shout shout

C'mon and let it out, out, don't gotta hide it

Let your colors blind their eyes

Be who are no compromise

Just shout, shout

C'mon and let it out, out

Angela sings solo.

What doesn't kill you makes you feel alive

Ooh-oh

I believe

I believe that we're just one dream

Away from who we're meant to be

That we're standing on the edge of great

Alec and Angela finish the song together.

"Thank you Julie for your courage to come up on stage with us. I know it's scary but less scary than what you just fought huh?" Angela asked. Julie nodded her head. "Anything you would like to say?"

Julie leaned into the mic. "Thank you for allowing me to come up here. Also thank you mom. I love you. Thank you for being my rock through my battle."

"Alice, do you have a marker?" I asked. She looked at me like I was insane. I knew she had one. She brought it up to me.

I asked Julie for the headphones. I signed them and the rest of the band followed suit. We gave them back to her.

She hugged us then walked back to her mom with security where she hugged her. The crowd cheered.

The night seemed to pass faster after that but it was nice to make a teens day better.

We thanked the fans for coming out to see us. We also thanked the crew for the set up and take down of the stage.

We left quickly so that the crowd didn't catch up to us. That's a nightmare in itself.

Back at the hotel, I showered and seduced Edward. Well, not needing to seduce him much. He's always ready for me as much as I am for him. We went at it till early hours of the morning.

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Well there you have it folks. Hope you enjoyed the chapter.

I've been to many many concerts. I actually have seen artists do what I had the band do and it always brought tears to my eyes as well as a smile to my face.

Take care of each other and remember to help those who can't help themselves.

Texas stay strong...

Songs:

-Shameless by Camila Cabello

-She's Kinda Hot by 5 Seconds of Summer

-Edge of Great by Julie & the Phantoms (Netflix)