Author's note: Hey guys! Since Bella and Embry are both singing in this chapter I decided to bold Embry's parts of the song and un-bold Bella's parts of the song, it'll make the performance easier to write and hopefully easier to read.

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Chapter sixteen

I strummed the opening chords of the song, and tried to tune out the noise of the crowd. I could feel Alice and Jasper staring at me as I played, I had to force myself to not look in their direction.

As the song built momentum my anxiety gradually dissipated. I nodded my head to the steady sounds of the drums and bass, allowing the notes to calm my senses. I glanced over at Embry one last time before opening my mouth to sing, he smiled widely and winked at me.

Taking a deep breath, I opened my mouth to sing the first few lines of the song.

"Sunshine, there ain't a thing that you can do that's gonna ruin my night.
But there's just something about...
This dizzy dreamer and her bleeding little blue boy.
Licking your fingers like you're done, and you decided there is so much more than me.
And baby, honestly it's harder breathing next to you, I shake.
I brought a gun in as the preacher tried to stop me.
Hold my heart, it's beating for you anyway.

I cocked my head to the left, smirking in Embry's direction as he prepared to scream the chorus of the song.

"What if I can't forget you? I'll burn your name into my throat. I'll be the fire that'll catch you.
What's so good about picking up the pieces? None of the colors ever light up anymore in this hole.
Whoooaaaa."

I leaned farther into the microphone, getting slightly animated as I sang.

"Nobody prays for the heartless.
No!
Nobody gives another penny for the selfish.
You're learning how to taste what you kill now."

I looked up and purposefully made eye contact with Jasper as I sang, unable to hide the small smirk of satisfaction that formed itself on my face.

"Don't mind me, I'm just reaching for your necklace.
Talkin' to my daddy 'bout this little boy from Texas."

"What if I can't forget you? I'll burn your name into my throat. I'll be the fire that'll catch you.
What's so good about picking up the pieces? None of the colors ever light up anymore in this hole. Just give him back to me, you know I can't afford the medicine that feeds what I need.

So, baby, what if I can't forget you?
What if I can't forget you?
Collide invisible lips like a shadow on the wall, and just throooow.
Oh nooooo.
You can't just throw me awaaaaaaaay!"

I couldn't stop myself from grinning as I sang, my fingers vigorously strummed the strings of the guitar. The more I got into the music, the more I forgot about the people watching me.

"So what if I can't forget you? I'll burn your name into my throat, I'll be the fire that'll catch you. What's so good about picking up the pieces? What if I don't even want to?
Oh, ohh, oh. Oh, oh, ohh, oh."

"What if I can't forget you? I'll burn your name into my throat, I'll be the fire that'll catch you.
What's so good about picking up the pieces? None of the colors ever light up anymore in this hole.
Just give him back to me, you know I can't afford the medicine that feeds what I need.

So, baby what if I can't forget you?
What if I can't forget you?
I'd better learn to live alone."

"What's so good about picking up the pieces?
What's so good about? What's so good about?
What's so good about picking up the pieces?
Oooooooo."

I smiled triumphantly into the microphone, "thank you" I breathed. I blushed a deep crimson as the room erupted into applause. I let go of the guitar, letting the instrument hang from the strap around my neck and looked up at Jasper. He had his arms crossed over his chest, staring at me with an unreadable expression.

Alice was staring at me as well, practically burning a hole through my forehead. Her eyes were burning with an intensity that shocked me, she almost looked pissed off.

Good, I hope she is. It serves her right.

I removed the guitar from around my neck, and lightly placed it back on the stand before following Embry off of the stage. Unable to help myself, I raised an eyebrow at Alice and smirked at her as I walked off stage.

As I approached the bar, a pair of strong arms wrapped themselves around my waist and lifted me into the air.

"Damn Bellsy," Emmett exclaimed. "That was some good stuff!"

I blushed lightly, and giggled "thanks Em". He sat me down on my feet and I turned around to face him. He smiled widely at me and ruffled the hair on top of my head with his hand.

I returned to my seat at the bar and took a large sip of my coffee. Esme smiled at me from behind the counter, "I knew you'd be great sweetie."

"Thanks Esme," I smiled sheepishly back at her, taking another sip of my drink.

I jumped when I felt someone tap me on the shoulder from behind. I turned around and frowned.

"What do you want Alice?"

"Seriously Bella?" she almost yelled, her eyes burning with fury. I bit back a chuckle and raised my eyebrow at her.

"What?" I demanded in a harsh tone.

"You know what!" she snapped back.

"I really don't though..." I trailed off and took a large gulp of the coffee.

"When are you going to stop this ridiculous shit and just get over it already?" she hissed.

I clenched my fist and glared at her, "excuse me?"

"I understand being upset but come on," she groaned. "Are you just going to write little songs about Jasper and I for the rest of your life and wallow in self-pity?"

I roughly pushed myself off of the bar stool and leaned in close to her face. "I don't know where you get off talking to me like that," I growled. "I have every right to be pissed, I have every right to hate your fucking guts."

"I've apologized a million times!" she shouted. "Jasper has too, what more do you want from us? I just want my best friend back. I'm sorry!"

"You should've thought fucking twice before opening those slutty little legs of yours then," I hissed, and pushed her backwards into the wall. Her eyes widened at my actions, I clenched my fist tightly and closed my eyes.

Before I could swing at her I quickly turned on my heel and hastily left the shop. I swung the door open with more force than necessary and stomped over to my truck. I ripped open the door, and fished around for my cigarettes.

Once I found the box, I roughly pulled one out and shoved the filter between my lips before bringing the lighter up to my face. I lit the cigarette and took an angry first drag, willing the smoke to calm me down.

I slammed the door of my truck shut and took another angry hit from the cigarette. I wanted nothing more than to barge back into the shop and rip Alice's hair from her scalp.

"Dammit!" I growled and roughly kicked the tire of my truck. I brought the cigarette to my lips and sucked in a deep long drag, and sighed. "Dammit," I muttered under my breath. I crossed my arms over my chest and leaned back up against the side of the truck.

My head snapped up when I heard the shop door swing open. I watched wide-eyed as a familiar head of disheveled bronze sex hair came into view. Slowly, he made his way over to me and stopped when he was standing a few feet in front of me.

He brought his gorgeous green orbs up to meet mine and my breath caught in my throat. He's so beautiful. I thought to myself as I examined his features. Even in the dark, I could still make out his perfect bone structure.

We didn't say anything, we just stood there, silently watching each other. My heart was pounding so loudly in my chest, I wouldn't be surprised if he heard it. I flicked a few ashes from the cigarette, allowing them to fall to the ground. Without breaking eye contact with Edward I brought the cigarette to my lips and sucked in a long drag of the smoke.

I exhaled the smoke from my nose, and Edward's eyes darkened. He stepped forward, his chest lightly brushed against mine, as he gently pushed me against the door my truck. He took the half smoked cigarette from my hand, and brought the filter to his lips. I couldn't stop myself from licking my lips as I watched him suck in a deep drag of the smoke.

So fucking sexy.

He exhaled the smoke through his lips, blowing it directly in my face causing me to shiver. He leaned in close to my face, his eyes on my lips. I nibbled on my bottom lip with my teeth, and looked up at him through my eyelashes. He met my gaze for a few moments and I was almost sure that he was going to kiss me. Suddenly he stepped away from me, breaking whatever connection we had just made and handed my cigarette back to me. I bit my lip at the small electric current that shot up my arm when our fingers touched as I took the cigarette from him.

I brought the filter to my lips and took a short puff before flicking more ashes on the ground.

"I didn't know you could sing," he said finally.

"You were watching me?" I breathed, raising an eyebrow at him.

"Everyone was watching you," he replied. I bit my lip at the sound of his voice, the smooth masculinity of it caused an intense wave of arousal to lap over me.

I shrugged my shoulders at him and took another hit from the cigarette. "You're pretty good," he complimented me with a sheepish smile.

I blushed deeply at his words, sheepishly looking down at my feet. "Thanks," I said, pulling at the back of my monroe piercing with the tip of my tongue.

"Bella, I...uh..." he stumbled on his words. I glanced up, and raised an eyebrow questionably at him. I took one last hit from the cigarette before throwing the butt somewhere across the lot.

"I'm sorry for being a dick the last time we saw each other," he breathed, his eyes boring into mine.

I gulped audibly, and nibbled on my bottom lip with my teeth. "S'okay," I responded and the corners of his mouth tipped up into a small smile. He reached out, gently tucking a piece of stray hair behind my ear.

"Bye Bella," he whispered and backed away from me. I watched as he turned around, and slowly made his way over to his Harley. He swung his leg over the seat and sat down. He winked at me before pulling his helmet over his head. He revved the engine before releasing the clutch and speeding out of the coffee shop's parking lot.

Wow.

Author's note: Hey everyone, sorry about the length of this chapter. I know it isn't very long. I promise to update soon. Thank you to all of my lovely readers! I love all of you. Please, please, please, please leave some reviews. There're so many of you guys reading this, I would love to hear from you. Pretty, pretty, pretty please? I would love you forever, seriously.

The song in this chapter is called Caraphernelia by Pierce The Veil, featuring Jeremy McKinnon.

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