Edythe's POV
"Come on guys were gonna be late! And I for one don't wanna miss this night of...excitement". Archie happily grinned while he waited impatiently by the door. Tonight was the night of the talent show and Archie wanted us to go, especially me. I didn't have to read his mind to know he was concealing something from me.
"Sorry babe I don't trust myself tonight with all the humans around so you guys go ahead and go. But stay safe and don't bring attention to yourselves" Jessamine said in an almost parental like manner. Jess and royal weren't coming but royal had no excuse he just didn't want to go period. It's a stupid human event, I have better things to do. Royal thought to himself, as he debated whether or not he should change his convertible's color from red to black. So it was Archie, Eleanor, and I tonight. Eleanor kept bugging Archie to share with her his vision but to no avail.
"Come on arch! Don't make me kick your ass bro! What did you see?" Eleanor tried to sneak up behind him, trying to put him in a headlock, obviously he saw her coming and gracefully side stepped out the door and into the car. "Ughh I hate it when he does that, you both are no fun!" Eleanor bitterly mumbled.
We pulled up into the school parking lot with plenty of time thanks to Archie's reckless driving.
"Hey I heard that edy! And FYI you are more of a psycho driver than I am. Remember when you almost crashed into the house! I'm glad I saw it before or Earnest would've killed you." I simply shrugged my shoulders and silently responded, I don't recall.
"If you two are done yapping your mouths off can we go inside?" Eleanor was never one to put a filter on her thoughts, she was an open book who was never afraid to be honest.
We made our way to the school auditorium and found it almost packed. So much human blood around us, so many insignificant thoughts regarding the acts tonight. But I only cared about 1 person in this entire hall: Beau Swan. I could pick up his scent as archie ushered us to the front row so we wouldn't "miss the fun". It's been a long time since I found insignificant events like these fun. Humans and their leisure activities were typically mundane and predictable. Nothing I've never seen before, I'd pretty much seen it all this past century. Nothing can phase me now. My mind wondered to the human boy once again. I sat next to him in bio desperately wanting to break my vow to speak to him, to hear him say my name would've sent jolts of pleasure and joy through out my body. I was dying to know what happened these last few days. Did they actually see each other? Were they alone? Did McKayla try to seduce Beau when they were alone? I wouldn't put past the blonde bimbo to try something so low and unappealing. She reeked of desperation and an ego boost. I shuddered when I thought of what she would do with Beau if they were together. Did she try to kiss him? Or ask him out? Or touch the soft skin on his bicep. A low hiss emerged from my chest, the newton girl was starting to become my new torment and rival. My thoughts were immediately interrupted as the show started.
...
After an hour of atrocious singing and other mediocre talents I still had not seen the blue eyed boy. I yearned to see the smile that endearingly emerged from his face when he was happy, to smell his delicious scent; the sweet honey like aroma that emanated from his body. I looked into Archie's mind once more and of course he was singing the French national anthem.
"Alright everyone what a night this has been for forks! And now our last act of the night will certainly rock the socks of your feet! Are you ready?!" I highly doubt that. "Alrighty then, please put your hands together and help me welcome on stage... the FORKSSSS!!!!!"
Oh how original.
My stomach instantly fluttered with butterflies when the curtain opened. My sweet innocent Beau was up on stage with a mic in his hand. His heart was racing exceedingly fast, I could sense the adrenaline pumping through his body. Sweat was dripping from the back of his neck and his face was red as a cherry. I took a moment to appreciate his outfit. He wore his signature black boots, a pair of tight black jeans and a white long sleeve t-shirt that perfectly outlined the muscle in his arms and chest. To say he was looking delightfully irresistible was an understatement. I also noticed a change in his demeanor, he seemed so confident and sure of himself. Who is this new Beau? I was tempted to look into his band mates head but the music playing and instruments clashing distracted me. They were playing this song? How odd. Why would beau agree to sing this song? Teenage dirtbag is a sing where the boy sees himself as a misfit and beneath the girl of his dreams. Is this how he saw himself in regards to me?
"Her name is Noelle
I have a dream about her
She rings my bell
I got gym class in half an hour
Oh, how she rocks
In Keds and tube socks
But she doesn't know who I am
And she doesn't give a damn about me"
"Wow". Was all I could say. I had no idea my Beau could sing so beautifully. The way he controlled his range with ease, the movement of his body to the song's beat, the confidence that oozed from him was enough to make me be completely hypnotized by him. I suddenly froze when I met his gaze. His blue sky orbs were on me as he sang the song. His eyes were burning through my soul, communicating every word unsaid. I felt fireworks erupt within me as he smirked my way. It dawned on me that the lyrics were not so welcoming. Did he truly feel that I didn't notice him? Did he actually think that I thought of him as some kind of loser or "dirtbag" as the song references. If only he knew how much I love him...If he only knew everything I have been doing is for his safety.
"He's so hot!! Omg look at the muscle on his arms, he's so freakin sexy! His ass looks amazing in those jeans too!" I shot a death glare at Taylor who was a few seats away from me. She wasn't the only one, all his ten admirers were thinking the same lustful thoughts about him, including the blonde human, McKayla. I would've judged them for their delusional sexual fantasies, but I was also entertaining the very same thoughts.
"Cause I'm just a teenage dirtbag baby
Yeah, I'm just a teenage dirtbag baby
Listen to Iron Maiden baby with me"
Wow Edy you never told me beau could rock!!
Yeah Edy your future boyfriend is awesome, can't wait to meet the little slugger!
I don't know if it was the actual music or my good mood in general-now that Beau looked at me-but I found myself having a good time. My body was jumping up and down to the infectious tune, Eleanor and Archie were lightly head banging, our arms waving in the air. Feeling the ounce of every note and instrument electrifying around us. Despite the amount of blood filled humans around me not one affected me. My only focus was the Jeremy dubbed "rock god" performing.
Ooohoo Hoo Hooooooo
Oh yeah, dirtbag
No, she doesn't know what she's missing
Oh yeah, dirtbag
No, she doesn't know what she's missing"
Allen's guitar solo came on as Beau gazed at me... and only me. He moved closer to the crowd, singing his solo directly to me. I could feel the intensity of his eyes and the heat radiating off his body. His smile was so heartwarming it made my chest burn with love, affection, and a hint of physical lust. The look of fascination and admiration he directed towards me made me feel on top of the world. Nothing could hurt me. Not the Volturi, enemies of my past, or even the monster inside me. In this moment I felt infinitely untouchable. This was our special moment of vulnerability and honesty. I never wanted to admit that I was in love. I always attributed my feelings for him at the beginning as nothing more than a blood craze obsession. But the past weeks, looking at him, hearing him, seeing the type of friend and son he was to those around him, I was wrong. I'm hopelessly in love with him. In this very second nothing and no one could ruin the intimate connection we were sharing. Like if we were the only beings left on earth.
"You know if you drool any further the entire audience could slip on their way out" Eleanor yelled to me as she laughed uncontrollably. I rolled my eyes ignoring her childish behavior, I was too busy enjoying the view.
Why is she here?! She never comes to the shows. Ugh! she's so annoying, the way she looks at beau like he's her pet. He can't be into someone as rude and self centered as her. My solo is coming up and I know exactly what I'm going to do...
"I've got two tickets to Iron Maiden Baby
Come with me Friday, don't say maybe..."
She got near to beau and was singing to him. Bitch. The blond had a knack of bringing out the worst in me. I could feel the anger boiling inside me as she got too close to him and trailed a finger on his jaw. She fluttered her knockoff eyelashes and drank his body all in. She was practically removing his clothes with her eyes. It took all self control and my two siblings next to me to not drag McKayla by her pretty little head and smash her into the wall behind her. Her nasally voice was making me grind my teeth. My ears would've been bleeding if I was a human. Not only was she a terrible singer but her thoughts of Beau were disturbing and inappropriate. I thought about ways I could teach her a lesson or two on personal space but then I realized the song was over. My beau humbly bowed and waved to the crowd with the most mesmerizing and shy smile I had seen yet. The crinkles by his eyes were adorable and the look he suddenly gave me was enough to make me feel warm and fuzzy inside. I'm hopelessly and irrevocably devoted to Beau Swan.
...
"Didn't I tell you edy! I told you this was going to be fun" Archie said as we walked out to our car. The night finally came to an end, my experience was bitter sweet overall. Bitter because of beau's annoying admirers -especially the blonde bitchy bimbo- but sweet because he looked at me. It was fun to see beau get all shy and red as he timidly stood behind the band to receive the award for 1st place. Despite McKayla's atrocious voice, the band still won and got the recognition they deserved, especially beau. I was very proud of him, he definitely stole the show.
"Edy we'll wait for you in the car, someone wants to talk to you, come on Eleanor..." Archie mischievously grinned as he dragged Eleanor with him. I suddenly felt his heat and intoxicating scent quickly walking towards me as I turned around and flashed him with my signature dimpled smile.