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a/n: yay!! TWILIGHT came out yesterday!!! Whoo hoo!! who liked it? haha don't tell me.. I didn't watch it yet… lol. I wanted to go yesterday, but since im underage I can't drive… darn. 2 more years. If I pass the drivers test… I don't think I'll be able to parallel park. Haha. I mite go with u kath next weekend.. or another time..
anyways thanks tiffy for R&Ring!! Even if she does have a disliking for twilight... just ignore her. xD happy belated b-day Christy!! 3
okay, so warning: This chapter is lonngg.. and I think its cause of the song lyrics I put, so feel free to listen along or something. Idk…. And theres a lot of POV changing…. Sorry bout that….
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^^ yeah.. um.. that whole replying to reviews thing is taking up tons of time, so for now, I'll just post ur penname here, and if u ask a question in ur review, I'll try to reply. Thanks! Btw, heres the long awaited chapter kathh.. lol
Small Town Girls and Hollywood Boys
Chapter 5
BPOV
Wow. I never knew that I would make it this far. And I certainly did not plan on making it this far. Remember my plan? It was to just not make it.
Today is going to be a long day. I have to not only perform a free choice song, I also have to perform a song that they chose. And I only had 2 hours to learn it. Oh boy. Sounds like tons of fun.
I have a 50/ 50 chance in winning. Do I really want to win? I don't really know. And how can I be so sure that I am only at the last round because of Alice and Rose?
I mean, look at Tanya. She is almost perfect on the outside and she would be a great addition to the band. Me? I'm just a girl that some like to describe as "plain jane" brown hair, brown eyes. I'm probably too normal for them. Tanya, is the perfect California girl. Slightly tanned skin, blonde hair and blue eyes.
I really don't know how I ended up going against her. I mean why don't they just name her the winner so I won't have to go through humiliation?
I just don't know. I actually don't know anything right about now.
APOV
I just knew Bella was going to make it to the last round! But nooo she never listens. Silly bella. I have a really really big feeling that Bella is going to win! And my feelings are almost NEVER wrong. Im weird like that.
Anyways, Jasper is so dreamy. He's really shy, which surprised me, since he's like on stage every week in front of a lot of people. Not only does he have the looks, he has the personality. And he's is definitely the best guitar player I know.
He's really sweet. Did I mention that he bought me a bouquet of flowers yesterday? It was dropped off in the hotel room. I had to hide them from Rose. I think she was a little upset when Jasper got in contact with me and Emmett didn't get in contact with her. Then I think Bella gave Rose his number so its all good now. I don't want her to feel bad again, so I stuck them under my bed.
I think he's the nicest person I know, who doesn't make fun of my height, but sees me for who I really am.
I think I just mite love him.
RPOV
O-My-Gosh. Emmett is so HOT! Ugh. Wow. And he is so sweet. Yesterday he sent me a box of really expensive chocolates. I hid them under my bed, so Alice and Bella won't see. I don't want Alice to get jealous, like I did, when she got Jasper's number.
Anyways, today is Bella's big day. I had confidence that she would make it, all the way to this level. But I am not sure how well she would do, performing her own song, then learning a song in less than 2 hours and then performing it in front of a live audience.
Bella doesn't exactly get stage fright. She's just clumsy, which makes her blush a lot. When she pulls off a 'bella' as me and Alice like to call it, in front of a audience of some sort, she gets all nervous and stuff. I really hope that doesn't happen today.
If she doesn't make it, I wouldn't be able to see Emmett or the guys, only on TV and maybe by phone, if he still chooses to talk to me. I really hope he will.
Emmett is different. All the other guys I dated simply just dated me for my looks. I hated those guys with a passion. But then Emmett proved to be different. He sees me for me. All of me, inside and out.
EPOV
Today was the big day. I have a feeling that it would be a really close match. Secretly I think we all have reasons to want Bella to win. If Tanya wins, I really don't think I can go on. But we all have to right? Life is unfair sometimes.
"Edward, what song should we have Bella sing?" Jasper asked, interrupting my thoughts.
Hm… that was a good question.
"Just Dance!! Lady Gaga! Edward!!! You can sing the part that Colby O'Donis sings! It's ingenious!!" Emmett said, waving his arms around excitedly, knocking over a table lamp.
"Oops." Emmett said quietly and left the room, probably to find a vacuum cleaner.
"Well I don't have any objections to that." Jasper said, writing on a piece of paper.
"Okay." I muttered, then walked away to find lyrics and a song track for Bella to practice to. I'm really excited to perform with Bella. No wait. Not excited more like extremely ecstatic. But there is no way I'm going to explain that to the guys.
I don't know if she even heard of this song. If she has, and she knows it, then we would be all good. But if she didn't hear of this song...
Then we're screwed.
Unless she has this awesome talent where she can learn stuff in 2 hours straight. Oh how I desperately wished for her to have this talent.
After about 10 minutes we have found a song for Tanya to sing, which was So What by Pink. It kind of fits her. I don't know. I can't really explain it.
BPOV
"Oh my god! Alice what if I cant do this?! I might not even know what to sing! What if I mess up!! ROSE!!" I exclaimed. The nerves were getting to me.
I can't believe that they actually convinced me to sing the song that I wrote for my ex boyfriend!!! AHH!! Some one save me please! I have to admit though, even if I wrote it for him. A LONG TIME AGO, it's still an awesome song.
"BELLA JUST SHUT UP!" they replied at the same time. I've been ranting to them for the past hour. And every time they kept on trying to comfort me. Eventually they gave up and just told me to shut up.
What nice friends I have.
We walked through the building to room 208, where we would start practicing. I walked into the room, with Alice and Rose close behind. Emmett, Edward and Jasper were sitting on one side of the table. Alice took a seat directly in front of Jasper, while Rose sat directly in front of Emmett. The only seat left, was the one in front of Edward.
I sat down reluctantly, not knowing what would be the song I would have to sing. You have no idea how nervous this made me.
EPOV
When Bella walked in, she looked slightly flustered and nervous.
"Hello, ladies." Emmett started.
"Okay, so lets cut straight to the point," Jasper said, looking at Bella. "You are going to perform Just Dance by Lady Gaga, and Edward will be singing the part that Colby'O Donis sings."
Bella, instantly relaxed, and there was no tension radiating off of her.
"So, I'm guessing you already know that song." I said, keeping my eyes on Bella.
"Yeah, Rose and Alice, always dragged me along when they went clubbing. They always played that song there, so I eventually learned the lyrics. How did you know?"
"You instantly relaxed, and that nervous look of yours when you came in, disappeared like it was never there." I answered.
Her mouth formed an o, as she now understood how I knew.
"Okay, so you got the free choice song that wanted to sing, all ready right?" Jasper asked.
"Yeah, but I need you and Emmett to play drums and guitar, if you could of course. I mean there's no problem, if you can't." she said hurriedly.
"oo no problem there Bella, what's the song?" Emmett asked excitedly. I think he was just excited to be showing off to Rosalie.
"Um… I kinda wrote it, so I don't think you would know it," she said, as she reached into her bag. I couldn't wait to see how she writes music. I tried to take a glimpse at it as she passed it to Jasper, but no such luck.
"Here you go. If you can't play it, it's no big deal, I mean; I'll just like sing it by myself or something." She said. The nervous cloud came back to her.
"This should be no problem." Jasper said reassuringly.
"WHOO HOO!!" Emmett exclaimed. "Something new to play!! I'm sure I can learn this in a jiffy!"
He really didn't like to play songs over and over again, like we usually do.
"Thanks." Bella said with a smile.
BPOV
The next two hours, I practiced non stop with Edward in a soundproof room, while Jasper and Emmett were practicing their parts in the room next door. I felt bad that I had given them such short notice, to play such a long piece. But they said that they could do it.
If only Jake and Seth were here. They would've been able to play it. But then again, Jake was still in Forks, along with the rest of the guys and Angela. Jake and his friends were always like the big brothers I never had, and Angela was another one of my friends, that I still had from high school.
Practicing with Edward was easy. We had some awkward close encounters, but other then that; I think we are all good to go. I wonder what song Tanya had. Who assigned it to her? I don't know, since Jasper and Emmett were practicing in the next room and Edward still with me.
After practicing Just Dance with Edward, I slipped into the next room, to practice singing my song with Jasper and Emmett. I had to admit, they did a pretty good job, learning the piece in less than 2 hours.
They each played their part perfectly.
Anyways, now it is almost time to perform. Tanya is up first and I can hear her through the curtains. She hit each note perfectly. I bit my lip. Another one of the habits I have when I am nervous.
EPOV
"Welcome everybody to the last round of Twilight, the next star contest! Today we have two girls who made it this far and their names are Tanya Denali and Bella Swan!" I announced through the microphone. The crowd roared. There was a pretty big crowd here.
"Okay to start off the night, Tanya will be singing So What by Pink!" I said. The noise died down, and the spotlight was directed toward the stage. Tanya walked out in a rather revealing outfit. I scrunched my nose in disgust. Music blasted through the amplifiers and speakers.
Na Na Na Na Na Na Na
Na Na Na Na Na Na
Na Na Na Na Na Na Na
Na Na Na Na Na Na
I guess i just lost my husband
I don't know where he went
So I'm gonna drink my money
I'm not gonna pay his rent (Nope)
I got a brand new attitude
And I'm gonna wear it tonight
I wanna get in trouble
I wanna start a fight
She walked across the stage, shaking her hips.
Na Na Na Na Na Na Na
I wanna start a fight
Na Na Na Na Na Na Na
I wanna start a fight
So so what?
I'm still a rock star
I got my rock moves
And I don't need you
And guess what
I'm having more fun
And now that we're done
I'm gonna show you tonight
I'm alright, I'm just fine
And you're a tool
So so what?
I am a rock star
I got my rock moves
And i don't want you tonight
She walked off the stage and down the sides of the audience.
Uh, check my flow, uh
The waiter just took my table
And gave to Jessica Simp – S***!
I guess I'll go sit with drum boy
At least he'll know how to hit
What if this song's on the radio
Then somebody's gonna die
I'm gonna get in trouble
My ex will start a fight
Na Na Na Na Na Na Na
He's gonna start a fight
Na Na Na Na Na Na Na
We're all gonna get in a fight!
So so what?
I'm still a rock star
I got my rock moves
And I don't need you
And guess what
I'm having more fun
And now that we're done
I'm gonna show you tonight
I'm alright, I'm just fine
And you're a tool
So so what?
I am a rock star
I got my rock moves
And i don't want you tonight
She clapped her hands together, motioning for the audience to do the same. Wow. She really knew how to draw up a good crowd.
You weren't there
You never were
You want it all
But that's not fair
I gave you love
I gave my all
You weren't there
You let me fall
So so what?
I'm still a rock star
I got my rock moves
And I don't need you
And guess what
I'm having more fun
And now that we're done (we're done)
I'm gonna show you tonight
I'm alright(I'm alright),I'm just fine (I'm just fine)
And you're a tool
So so what?
I am a rock star
I got my rock moves
And i don't want you tonight
She walked back on the stage and finished her song.
No No, No No
I Don't want you tonight
You weren't there
I'm gonna show you tonight
I'm alright, I'm just fine
And you're a tool
So so what?
I am a rock star
I got my rock moves
And i don't want you tonight
Ba da da da da da
The crowd went wild, and stood up and gave her a big round of applause.
I stood up and took my place at the podium.
"Wow, that was great wasn't it?" I said as enthusiastically as I could. The crowd took their seats, and I motioned for Tanya to go back stage.
"Okay everyone, now for our second contestant Bella Swan. She would be performing Just Dance by Lady Gaga." I said, then went backstage to change my clothes, so I can somewhat match Bella's outfit. The audience out there, didn't know that I would sing out there with her.
As I walked backstage, I passed Bella, who was biting her lip nervously. I gave her a reassuring smile. she returned the smile, but it didn't reach her eyes.
She walked out on the stage, and I heard the song starting, I quickly stripped my clothes and changed into another set that was waiting for me. Then I joined her in the spotlight. The crowd excitedly cheered for me. I rolled my eyes at Jasper and Emmett, who were at their positions. They smiled. (Bold-Edward, Italic-Bella)
Red wine
Convict
Gaga
Oh-Eh
I raised my hands over my head and motioned for the crowd to join me in keeping the beat, as I clapped.
I've had a little bit too much
All of the people start to rush.
Start to rush by.
How does he twist the dance?
Can't find my drink or man.
Where are my keys, I lost my phone.
What's goin' on, on the floor?
I love this record baby, but I can't see straight anymore.
Keep it cool what's the name of this club?
I can't remember but it's alright... alright.
I smiled at Bella, she seemed to be doing okay. She returned a genuine smile, then went back to singing the chorus.
Just dance. Gonna be okay.
Da-da-doo-doo
Just dance. Spin that record babe.
Da-da-doo-doo
Just dance. Gonna be okay.
Duh-duh-duh-duh
Dance. Dance. Dance. Ju-just dance.
Wish I could shut my playboy mouth.
How'd I turn my shirt inside out? Inside out babe.
Control your poison babe
Roses have thorns they say.
And we're all gettin' hosed tonight.
What's goin' on, on the floor?
I love this record baby, but I can't see straight anymore.
Keep it cool what's the name of this club?
I can't remember but it's alright, alright.
By now, Bella was getting in the right mood.
Just dance. Gonna be okay.
Da-da-doo-doo
Just dance. Spin that record babe.
Da-da-doo-doo
Just dance. Gonna be okay.
Duh-duh-duh-duh
Dance. Dance. Dance. Ju-just dance.
I gave a glance at Emmett and Jasper and started on my solo.
When I come through on the dance floor checkin out that catalogue.
Can't believe my eyes so many women without a flaw.
And I ain't gonn' give it up, steady tryna pick it up like the car
I'ma hit it, I'ma hit it and flex until the dawn until tomorr' yeah.
Com me I can see that you got so much energy
The way you twirling up them hips round and round
And there is no reason at all why you can't leave here with me
In the meantime stand, let me watch you break it down and...
Just dance. Gonna be okay.
Da-da-doo-doo
Just dance. Spin that record babe.
Da-da-doo-doo
Just dance. Gonna be okay.
Da-da-doo-doo
Just dance
Spin that record babe
Da da doo doo
Just dance gonna be okay
Duh-duh-duh-duh
Dance. Dance. Dance. Ju-just dance.
Whoo Let's Go!
I'm psychotic synchypnotic
I got my blue burners and phonic
I'm psychotic synchypnotic
I got my brand electronic
I'm psychotic synchypnotic
I got my blue burners and phonic
I'm psychotic synchypnotic
I got my brand electronic
Go. Use your muscle carve it out work and hustle
I got it, just stay close enough to get it
Go slow. Drive it, clean it like so clean it's been molesto, I got it, and your popped coll' I got it
Just dance. Gonna be okay.
Da-da-doo-doo
Just dance. Spin that record babe.
Da-da-doo-doo
Just dance. Gonna be okay.
Da-da-doo-doo
Just dance
Spin that record babe
Da da doo doo
Just dance gonna be okay
Duh-duh-duh-duh
Dance. Dance. Dance. Ju-just dance.
The crowd was so loud, it made Tanya's applause sound like a cat being compared to a tiger.
I gave a sigh of relief. As did, Bella. She was breathing erratically. I walked over to her and grabbed her hand.
I stood still for a second, as I felt an electric shook go through my vains, I think Bella did too, as she stared at our interlocked hands. We raised them above our heads and gave a quick bow and smile.
Emmett got up from his position, to introduce Tanya and her free choice song. As we walked back stage, we passed Tanya, who was complaining to Mike.
"How come she gets to perform with Edward!! He and I were meant to be together! It's simply no fair!" She cried out at Mike. He stood there looking helpless, as Emmett finally called out Tanya's name. Her head shot up in recognition and ran on stage.
"You did awesome Bella!" I said.
"Thanks, you too." She replied, her face, flushed from the heat of the spotlight. She flopped down on the couch, and pulled a book out of her bag. Wuthering Heights.Ahh. So she's a classic type of girl. I went to my dressing room, to put the clothes I had on, back on.
When I emerged from my dressing room, I saw Bella, in capris, sneakers, and a layered tank. She was stunning, even in normal day clothes.
I walked on stage just as Tanya, got off.
"Okay, now for our final performance, for our free choice, Bella is going to perform, You Belong with Me. A song that she wrote." I said through the microphone. I sat down, waiting for her to start. (a/n: You Belong with Me, is a song by Taylor Swift, from her new album Fearless.)
You're on the phone with your girlfriend, she's upset
She's going off about something that you said
Cause she doesn't get your humor like I do.
She smiled and skipped to the other side of the stage.
I'm in my room, it's a typical Tuesday night
I'm listening to the kind of music she doesn't like
And she'll never know your story like I do
But she wears short skirts, I wear T-shirts
She's cheer captain and I'm on the bleachers
Dreaming about the day when you wake up
And find what you're looking for has been here the whole time
She then walked out into the aisle by the audience and walked around the big crowd. Hands were held out for her to hi-five. Wow. She didn't even make it yet, and she's getting treated like a star.
If you could see that I'm the one who understands you
Been here all along so why can't you see
You belong with me, you belong with me
Walkin' the streets with you and your worn-out jeans
I can't help thinking this is how it ought to be
Laughing on a park bench, thinking to myself
Hey isn't this easy?
And you've got a smile that could light up this whole town
I haven't seen it in a while since she brought you down
You say you're fine, I know you better then that
Hey whatcha doing with a girl like that
She wears high heels, I wear sneakers
Shes cheer captain and I'm on the bleachers
Dreaming about the day when you wake up and find
That what you're looking for has been here the whole time
She walked toward me, and sang right there, looking at me. If I wasn't in the audience right now with about hundreds of other people, I would've thought she was singing this to me.
If you could see that I'm the one who understands you
Been here all along so why can't you see
You belong with me
Standing by and waiting at your back door
All this time how could you not know baby
You belong with me, you belong with me
Jasper played a great solo, he had a look of confidence in his face.
Oh, I remember you drivin' to my house in the middle of the night
I'm the one who makes you laugh, when you know you're 'bout to cry
And I know your favorite songs and you tell me 'bout your dreams
Think I know where you belong, think I know it's with me
Can't you see that I'm the one who understands you
Been here all along, so why can't you see
You belong with me
Standing by and waiting at your back door
All this time How could you not know
Baby you belong with me, you belong with me
You belong with me
Have you ever thought just maybe you belong with me
You belong with me
Wow that was a really good song. She could probably give some of my songs a run for their money. I stood up and gave her applauded her as did the crowd. I don't think they can cheer any louder than they did.
Bella, waved to the crowd, with her wonderful smile and ran to Emmett and Jasper giving them both a hug and a thank you, I suppose, because I can't exactly hear anything right about now. She then ran to Alice and Rose, who were in the front seats, which were reserved for them and gave them a big hug.
I walked up to the stage.
"Wow. That was awesome. Anyways, I want each of you, on your way out, vote, to see who would win a spot in the band. Thanks everyone!" I said, then waved to the retreating figures, who were heading to the electronic voting booths.
Approx. an hour and a half later.
"Welcome back everyone! Now to announce the winner." Jasper said happily. He handed me the envelope.
Before I could open the envelope, Emmett tore it away from my hands and opened it. The crowd became silent, in this big auditorium, you can hear a pin drop. Literally.
"and the winner is…" he opened up the paper, "Tanya?" he said, with a look of confusion.
a/n: muahahah. cliffe.. u guys prob hate me.. but that means… if you review!! I can get the next chappie up sooner!! Duhh. Haha now click that little button on the bottom that says "review" =D
btw, the songs are So What by Pink, Just Dance by Lady Gaga ft. Colby O'Donis, and You Belong with Me by Taylor Swift
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elaina