Hi. It's been a while. Oh well. This one is here to write, yet another story.
Here Be Da Story.
Garfield Logan played for many clubs and cafés. Quickly, he was gaining a huge amount of popularity as an artist. Tonight he played for a special café called 'Twilight Café' which happened to be his best friend's favorite place to hang out in all of Jump City. On this night, he invited his best friend, Raven and a girl he used to know, Terra, to come watch him.
"Hey. I'm Garfield Logan, and I am going to play for you tonight!" He paused to make sure his strings were right and his pitch was perfect. "This first song, What do you want from me, is dedicated to a young lady who is here tonight, her name is Terra."
He looked down upon his guitar and began to play the electric instrument. The café was small so when he played, it was loud, and it filled the entire room, as did his voice as he sang.
Terra sat in her seat smiling expecting a love song, but instead she got directions and a question. Slowly Gar lifted his head and his eyes darted around as he sang, searching for someone.
Dropping her jaw at the words, 'Please tell me this is going to get romantic. I beg him to be asking for me to come back to him. I could get rich off of this man!' Terra thought bitterly.
Drenched in rain water, entered Raven through the large gothic looking doors of the café. As Gar continued to play, he smiled as soon as he spotted her, though she wasn't looking at him. "I swore this started earlier. Jack, when did this man start his performance?" Raven asked the man behind the counter as she sat on one of the spinning stools that was one of the best seats in the house.
"About ten seconds ago, Mi'lady," he answered in his strong British accent. Raven nodded and turned to watch.
Terra began to tighten up her face making her look REALLY angry. As soon as Gar spotted this, his smile grew. 'Great! The song is having the 'desired effect' as Kori said it would. Sweet!' Gar thought triumphantly. Terra smiled back at Gar when she saw him looking at her, she didn't want him to think that she didn't like the song that he was playing, just for her! Then so sweetly it was sick, she blew him a kiss. Gar sang but lowered his eyes so he almost looked enraged. (A.N.- Like Kenshin does when he is fighting someone who tried to hurt Kaoru!)
As you look around this room tonight
Settle in your seat and dim the lights
Do you want my blood, do you want my tears
What do you want
What do you want from me
Should I sing until I can't sing any more
Play these strings until my fingers are raw
You're so hard to please
What do you want from me
Gar walked to stage right and exited the stage, coming down into the crowd. He walked around the people; some crazed fans were trying to touch his hands, some trying to touch his face. He smiled at them, as any good artist would. Then he came to Terra. He sang looking into her eyes for a few lines, when he began to sing of rain, he got close to her face and whispered the words, but loud enough into the mike that everyone else could hear too. As if in slow motion, she pulled her head back away from his face and began to look sad.
Raven didn't know what to think. She just sat there watching making no facial expression that could signify how she felt. Letting the warmth sooth her wet, cold body, she took a sip of her tea, the only thing she ever drank besides water and milk as she watched the show.
Then Gar made his way back on stage feeling satisfied with his work. Though it was cruel, it was nothing compared to what she did to him. Not even close.
'No! He can't be meaning this words! Stuff like this does NOT happen to me! I am the best person here he can't do this to me! I am going to talk to that boy after this!' Terra promised her self.
Do you think that I know something you don't know
What do you want from me
If I don't promise you the answers would you go
What do you want from me
Should I stand out in the rain
Do you want me to make a daisy chain for you
I'm not the one you need
What do you want from me
Gar's face fell back to his normal sweet, kind smile. He played the chords and sang the lyrics just right. One would have sworn he was an angel, or so thought two girls in the crowd. Though one was greatly angered and the other was off in her own world of staring, they both found him amazing.
Gar's face changed. His face was acting out how he felt as he sang. He seemed slightly angered to Terra, but to Raven, who could see right into his heart, he was broken, but yet somehow . . . happy.
"Jack, do you know this guy? I mean, have you met him?" she asked monotonously. He had no idea that they were acquainted, which is exactly why she asked.
"Yes, ma'am, I have. He is a pleasant person, but kind of odd," he replied.
"Ah, thank you, Jack," she spoke as she stood to her feet. She moved to an empty table that was just a short ways away from the stage. She looked up at the man who stood upon it and she mouthed 'hi'. His already beautiful smile, widened into and even more beautiful smile.
You can have anything you want
You can drift, you can dream, even walk on water
Anything you want
While singing, he remembered Terra who sat only a few tables from Raven. His smile slowly faded into a saddened looking face.
Terra had looked to see why Gar's smile was so huge. Slyly, she followed his gaze to a table where a short girl with short purple hair sat. 'Raven! That witch! They were always such close friends, though when I came around they were torn apart, they never talked. When I broke up with Gar though, they got close. I have got to tear them apart somehow!' Terra yelled in her mind.
Gar's eyes shifted from Terra to Raven. All the words he sang described Terra in a way. The words showed her true self.
You can own everything you see
Sell your soul for complete control
Is that really what you need
Truth be told, Terra was losing it! But not in the same context as the song spoke. She couldn't take it anymore. She had to do something about this. Gar hated her, and he made it clear through a song he sang for an audience.
You can lose yourself this night
See inside there is nothing to hide
Turn and face the light
What do you want from me
"Ok, thank you all! I need to take a short break, I'll be back in a flash!" With that said, he put his precious guitar in the guitar stand and hopped down off of the stage. He hurried to Raven with open arms. "Rae! You made it!" he wrapped his arms around her tight. "It's been so long!"
Raven slowly caressed his back with her arms. "And that wouldn't be my fault, Mr. Big Shot." He laughed and held her tighter.
"I missed you, Rae!" Just then . . .
"Garfield! The song was lovely! Your voice is amazing and you look great!" screeched an exceedingly high-pitched voice from a certain annoying blonde. (A.N.- as this one has said before, this one herself is blonde, so she is not speaking bad of all blondes! Rock On!)
Reluctantly, Gar released Raven, who just sighed, and slapped his forehead, "Hello Terra. What do you want?" he questioned annoyed.
"Now that is no way to greet the love of your life, now is it Garfield?" Terra asked sweetly moving closer to him and putting one hand on his cheek. "Mmmm. You're as handsome as ever, my love."
Raven plopped herself right back down into her seat and drank more tea. Gently, he took Terra's hand in his own and removed it from his face slapping it back to Terra's face. "You shouldn't hit yourself, Terra. I thought you were smarter than that." Even Raven had to let off a small laugh, which only Gar heard. Inwardly, he smiled hearing her laugh.
Terra's jaw dropped down to the floor. "Garfield! You should never hit a lady!"
"Well then there is nothing wrong with hitting you," Gar stated plainly. He looked down at Raven and smiled, then left for the stage once again. "I'm back everybody!" cheers could be heard from a happy crowd and Gar swore he heard some younger girl screech 'I love you Gar!' But it wasn't Raven and thank the Lord it wasn't Terra. "Raven, this is for you," he smiled as he began to strum his guitar sweetly.
Raven smiled on the inside at the quiet dedication. She saw her self in his words. Keeping herself contained and never letting anyone see inside is the way she lived. The words he spoke tore at her heart, but not in a bad way. Her emotionless face was soon replaced with a tiny smile and a single tear. She was hearing words she thought could never be true.
When I look into your eyes
I can see a love restrained
But darlin' when I hold you
Don't you know I feel the same
'Cause nothin' lasts forever
And we both know hearts can change
And it's hard to hold a candle
In the cold November rain
We've been through this such a long long time
Just tryin' to kill the pain
But lovers always come and lovers always go
An no one's really sure who's lettin' go today
Raven began to shiver due to her hair still being wet from the rain. She stood up and moved to the back of the café where the heater was. She still faced the stage watching Gar's every move, every strum of the guitar, every thing. When he spoke the words 'Just knowin' that you were all mine' Raven felt her heart leap. Was he telling her to tell him how she feels? She wondered greatly.
Terra, on the other hand, wanted to kill them both at this moment. Raven, for 'stealing her Garfield', and Gar for accepting Raven at all.
Walking away
If we could take the time to lay it on the line
I could rest my head
Just knowin' that you were mine
All mine
So if you want to love me
Then darlin' don't refrain
Or I'll just end up walkin'
In the cold November rain
'Gar, you gave that to me already, being alone is the last thing I can ever imagine having again. Please, don't think that I need to be alone!' Raven begged him in her mind. 'But the things he says are so true. The pain that people cause you, your friends cause you! But you just keep on being there for them. Hmm.'
Do you need some time...on your own
Do you need some time...all alone
Everybody needs some time...on their own
Don't you know you need some time...all-alone
I know it's hard to keep an open heart
When even friends seem out to harm you
But if you could heal a broken heart
Wouldn't time be out to charm you
'I gave her some alone time, and I gave me alone time. Please tell me she doesn't need any more alone time. Be done being alone, be ready for someone to love you, Rae!' Gar wished as he sang.
'Oh please don't ever stop singing. Your voice is making my heart leap . . . and it feels good.'
Sometimes I need some time...on my
Own Sometimes I need some time...all alone
Everybody needs some time...on their own
Don't you know you need some time...all alone
Flawlessly he played the notes, the drummer drummed, the bassist played. Nothing in the world was sweeter, except maybe chocolate. Ya chocolate. We love chocolate. My precious! Stay away! Oh sorry!
Raven wanted those words to be truer than life, but she didn't know. She feared that she wouldn't know. But she had to know. He spoke of when her fear dies down, to where it's gone, but yet is still there but barely. It sounded nice to Raven.
And when your fears subside
And shadows still remain, ohhhh yeahhh
I know that you can love me
When there's no one left to blame
So never mind the darkness
We still can find a way
'Cause nothin' lasts forever
Even cold November rain
'It don't matter if you thunk it, cause I know it. That's all that matters.' He thought knowingly. He knew she needed someone to be with her, to comfort her, to care for her.
Raven leaned on the heater that was doing a great job at serving its purpose. Warmth consumed her, and with Gar's voice, it just made everything perfect. Though her hair was still damp from the rain, she felt happy, content, and loved.
Don't ya think that you need somebody
Don't ya think that you need someone
Everybody needs somebody
You're not the only one
You're not the only one
Screaming and cheering from every corner of the dark café came for Gar. "Thank you, you guys are so awesome! Once again, your patience will be much appreciated while I take another small break! Thank you!" Quickly, he set his guitar in the stand and jumped off the stage, practically flying over to Raven. This time it was her who ran into his arms.
His eyes widened, not that he wasn't going to jump into a hug, but she rarely ever gave anyone hugs. He held her close to him so he could feel her heart beating. "Gar, I don't need to be alone anymore. I never want to be alone again. I . . . I lo . . . love you," she stammered. He smiled and lightly pecked her cheek.
Terra saw this and was saddened greatly. She quickly ran from the building to go and cry in the solitude of her car.
"Your hair is wet, Rae," he commented strangely.
She leaned back so she was looking at his face, "I was out in the rain."
The End! Yay! Dedicated To: Yorsh Passagero and Chess Beast. Thank you for the reviews and the request. I hope you enjoyed it! Rock On!