A/N: Ahh! I'm excited! Lol I only got 4 reviews but that's the most I've ever gotten in the span of 24 hours on one story! The person who got the song right was vivx-chan and I wanna shout out to the other 3 who reviewed it as well: karithekarbear , Haiwee, A is for Angel . You guys are AWESOME!
Previously:
"Bella?" I stopped and turned to look at him. His face was suddenly close to mine and my heart thudded in my chest.
"Yeah?" I whispered.
"See you tomorrow." He replied and leaned back. I swallowed and nodded.
I was falling for Edward Cullen.
Chapter 2:
Bella POV:
I drove off and Edward was watching me from his car. I took in a deep breath and my thoughts went askew all the way to Jake's house.
Does he like me back?
What if it's just an act?
Suppose he breaks my heart?
Didn't I once think of him a jerk?
I finally got to Jake's house and I sat in the driveway for a minute staring at my hands. He thought I was good. Really, really good. Nobody else had ever told me I was a great singer besides my mom. But she was my mother and I didn't think that it counted, because she was supposed to support me. After all she was my mother.
I saw Jake looking at me from inside the house and I sighed and grabbed my bags and guitar and got out of the truck.
"Bella Boo!" Jacob yelled and ran up to me grinning from ear to ear. "I've missed you!" he swung me up into a big hug.
"Jake, can't breathe." I gasped out. He set me back down and I beamed up at him. "Damn Jake! I'm the oldest! You're not supposed to be taller than me!" I playfully scolded. Jake laughed and grabbed one of my bags from me.
"So what's new Bella? How have things been since you moved back?" he asked me as he led me into the house.
"Well, I might join a band. My dad might divorce from his wife and I feel like it's partly my fault. I told him plopping down on the couch.
"Why would the divorce be your fault?" Jake asked his eyebrow crinkling.
"Well you know how Leah and I don't get along very well. So today Seth told me he overheard my dad telling Sue that if we all can't get along he wants a divorce." I informed him.
"Wow, it's that bad?" Jake raised an eyebrow.
"Yeah, tonight Leah crossed the line though." I lay back on the couch and sighed looking up at the ceiling.
"So you mentioned joining a band? Whose band? And when do I get to hear you sing?" Jake demanded playfully.
"Ha, it's Edward Cullen's band. I'm gonna go and see if I like it or not tomorrow morning." I replied ignoring his comment about me singing for him.
"Cool, you gotta tell me when you guys get gigs and stuff. I'll be your number one fan." he said winking at me.
"Ha-ha, I will. But if you're gonna be my number one fan you can't be like those crazy stalker fans who have pictures plastered everywhere and follow their person of interest everywhere they go. Cause then I might just have to kick your ass." I warned him jokingly.
"Darn, and I was so gonna be the stalker fan." He muttered under his breath. I laughed and swatted his arm.
"So do I get to hear you sing or what?" Jacob said smirking at me.
"Well," I said looking away from him.
"Come on Bella! Just one song!" he whined and prodded my arm over and over again.
"Alright Jake!" I gave in. He handed me my guitar and I sighed and pulled a pick out of my pocket. It was lime green and had "music makes me lose control" on it. I closed my eyes and started the song.
I can't believe the news today
Oh, I can't close my eyes
And make it go away
How long...
How long must we sing this song
How long, how long...
'Cause tonight...we can be as one
Tonight...
Broken bottles under children's feet
Bodies strewn across the dead end street
But I won't heed the battle call
It puts my back up
Puts my back up against the wall
Sunday, Bloody Sunday
Sunday, Bloody Sunday
Sunday, Bloody Sunday
And the battle's just begun
There's many lost, but tell me who has won
The trench is dug within our hearts
And mothers, children, brothers, sisters
Torn apart
Sunday, Bloody Sunday
Sunday, Bloody Sunday
How long...
How long must we sing this song
How long, how long...
'cause tonight...we can be as one
Tonight...tonight...
Sunday, Bloody Sunday
Sunday, Bloody Sunday
Wipe the tears from your eyes
Wipe your tears away
Oh, wipe your tears away
Oh, wipe your tears away
Sunday, Bloody Sunday
Oh, wipe your blood shot eyes
Sunday, Bloody Sunday
Sunday, Bloody Sunday
Sunday, Bloody Sunday
And it's true we are immune
When fact is fiction and TV reality
And today the millions cry
We eat and drink while tomorrow they die
Sunday, Bloody Sunday
The real battle just begun
To claim the victory Jesus won
On...
Sunday Bloody Sunday
Sunday Bloody Sunday...
"Wow," was all Jake said when I'd finished and opened my eyes.
I smiled and continued strumming on the guitar quietly.
"Bella, you're really, really good." Jacob said in a serious voice. I knew he was telling the truth because Jacob usually only serious when he truly meant something.
"You think so?" I asked shyly.
"Yeah, that was the most amazing rendition of Sunday Bloody Sunday I've ever heard." He told me in awe.
"That's probably because it's the only rendition of Sunday Bloody Sunday you've ever heard." I told him, sticking my tongue out.
"That may be so but it was still and always will be the best." He grinned at me.
"Thanks Jake." I smiled back at him and leaned against his side.
"No problem. After all, I am your biggest fan." He replied. I laughed slightly and we sat there silently for a while. Until Jake's stomach decided to make its presence know.
"Ha, nice way of breaking the silence Jake." I joked.
"Thanks, I planned it perfectly." He joked back. I laughed and got off the couch before holding my hand out to Jake.
"Come on, let's get you fed." I laughed and he grabbed my hand.
I went into the kitchen and looked through the fridge and cupboards until I found all the ingredients to make pizza.
"Ooooh pizza!" Jake almost squealed.
"Yes Jake, I'm making pizza." I laughed at his expression.
"Bella you have no clue how much I've missed homemade pizza." He yelled jumping up and down.
"Well I guess I could treat you tonight." I joked. I made the dough and Jake and I joked around and sang (him badly) to the songs that came on my iPod.
"I love this one Bella!" Jake yelled and grabbed me by my hands as a new son started.
You make me happy
Whether you know it or not
We should be happy
That's what I said from the start
I am so happy
Knowing you are the one that I want for the rest of my days
You're all of my days
I laughed as Jake twirled me round the kitchen. "Jake put me down before I puke all over you." I commanded as he twirled me faster.
"Ew, no please don't do that." He set me down and I had to hold onto the kitchen counter to keep from falling over. I laughed and grabbed my side at the look on Jake's face.
"I was kidding Jake." I rolled my eyes at him and went to the oven to take the pizza out. Jake came behind me as I stood behind the counter and inhaled deeply.
"Wow that smells awesome Bells." He moaned. I giggled at him and pulled a knife out of the drawer so I could cut it. They didn't have any of the pizza cutter thingies.
"Here you dork." I handed Jake a few slices and then took 2 for myself. I figured Jake would probably eat the rest.
"Bella, can I ask you something?" Jake asked as we ate our pizza and watched a random show on TV.
"Yeah sure Jake." I replied and turned to look at him.
"How do you think of me?" he asked seriously. I put my pizza down on the coffee table and thought for a moment.
"I think of you as the big brother I never had, even though you're younger than me. I also think of you as my best friend in the whole world." I told him.
"So, you don't think of me as anything else then?" he asked. His face crumbled slightly and I could see he was slightly upset.
"Not really Jake. Why are you asking me this?" I was confused.
"I dunno Bella. It's just that, you're smart and you're beautiful and talented and sometimes I find myself falling for you slowly." He confessed.
I swallowed hard. "I don't know what to say." I told him. He looked at me and then out of nowhere I was suddenly pinned to the couch and Jake was kissing me.
"Mmf Jake stop, get off me." I said. I pushed him away and he looked at me hurt by the rejection.
"What?" he asked.
"I can't do this Jake. Not with you. I just don't see you that way." I informed him softly.
"Why Bella? What are you afraid of?"" he demanded. He stood up and looked down at me.
"I don't wanna lose my best friend Jake. I don't wanna lose you over something stupid or a fight that neither of us started. That's what would happen if we tried to be anything but friends. I just don't think of us having any other relationship other than the one we have now. I don't want to do this with you Jake." Jacob started to shake as I spoke.
"OK," he muttered. Then he walked out the door and I heard him pacing up and down the porch.
Tears welled up in my eyes. I'd hurt him big time. He was my best friend and I'd hurt his feelings so badly I didn't think he'd forgive me. But I just couldn't do that to Jacob. I didn't think of him in any other way other than my best friend.
I fell asleep on the couch and then felt myself being lifted and carried somewhere.
"Wha'?" I muttered.
"Shh, just go back to sleep. You fell asleep on the couch." Jake muttered. I rested my head back onto his shoulder and fell asleep again.
When I woke up I was in Jake's bed. I sat up and looked around. Jake wasn't in the room. I rubbed my eyes and thought about the night before. I prayed he wasn't too angry at me.
I hopped out of the bed and grabbed some clothes and my bag of toiletries and headed to the bathroom. I showered and did the rest of my morning rituals before going downstairs in search of Jacob. He was sitting at the kitchen counter drinking a glass of orange juice.
"Hey," I said softly.
He looked up and gave me a half smile, "morning." He replied.
"Are you mad at me?" I asked.
Jake sighed and shifted in his seat. "No, I thought about it last night and decided that you were right." He shrugged his shoulders.
"Alright." I nodded and then looked at the clock. It was 8:15. I had to leave now if I wanted to get to Edward's house on time.
"I have to go Jake." I told him smiling slightly.
"Oh right, your new band. I'll see you later I guess." He cleared his throat and looked away from me.
"Yeah, I'll see you." I replied. I went up to his room and got my bags. I was about to walk out of the house when I turned and gave Jake a big hug.
"Love you Bella," he whispered to the top of my head, "Go show those guys how you rock."
I laughed, my Jacob was back. "I love you too Jake. My biggest fan." I grinned and went out the door.
I sent a text to Edward once I got by the House of Music. He quickly sent me a text back with directions to his house. I followed them carefully and they led me to the most beautiful house I'd ever seen.
The house was in a secluded area, surrounded by trees. I could see that half the house's walls were made of glass that was spotless and shined to perfection. There was a swinging bench on the porch and what I guessed was a garage off to the side of the house.
Edward came out of the house a few minutes after I got there. I was just staring at the house gawking slightly.
"Are you done drooling at my house Swan?" Edward asked smirking. I hadn't noticed him walked up to my truck and open the door.
"It beautiful," I breathed.
"Yeah, my mom designed it. She's an architectural designer and an interior designer." He informed me.
"So what does your dad do?" I asked as he led me up to the house. I was carrying my guitar and one of my backpacks.
"My dad's a doctor at the hospital. I'm surprised you haven't met him yet with all those trips to the ER you took last year." He smirked at me and I rolled my eyes at him.
"Yeah well it's not my fault I can't walk over a flat surface without tripping." And told prove my point I trip and bumped into Edward's back.
"My Bella, I know I'm handsome and all but you really don't have to fall at my feet." He teased. I chose to ignore him and I rolled my eyes.
"Where's Alice?" I asked looking around once we got inside. The house was just as beautiful inside as it was outside.
"Still asleep. She probably won't be up until 12 or so." Edward opened a door that revealed a flight of stairs and led me down them.
"So this," he said spreading his arms once we got into a room, "is our band room." He smiled.
I rested my guitar down and looked around the room. The walls were a darkish blue color and a city was painted onto of the blue in black paint. On one wall the words "Disbanded City" were written. There was a raised platform in the center of the room that I guessed they used as a stage.
"So am I right to guess that your band name is Disbanded City?" I asked.
"Yup, we came up with it randomly one day." Edward scratched his head and sat down on a stool.
I examined the equipment in the room. There was a drum set and a guitar rack holding several electric guitars. There was another guitar rack across the room that had several acoustic guitars on it. There were amps and spare drumsticks lying around and I walked up to a shelf that had a bowl of picks on it.
"So I wanted you to come early cause I wanted to know what else you could do. Like can you sing other ranges and can you plan other instruments." Edward sat. I turned to him and sat on a stool facing him.
"Well, I can sing just about anything. I play acoustic and electric guitar and piano." I told him.
"Classical piano?" Edward asked.
"Well that's what I started out doing but then I kinda learned other styles as well." I scanned the room again and my eyes fell on a piano off to one side of the room.
"Play something for me." He instructed and nodded to the piano. I sighed and went over to it.
I ran my fingers over the keys before I started to play and sing.
Don't cry to me
If you love me
You would be here
With me
You want me
Come find me
Make up your mind
I stopped and opened my eyes. I looked over at Edward who was watching me with one eyebrow raised.
"Very, very impressive." He said.
"Thanks," I blushed and got up from the piano.
Edward then handed me an electric guitar. He nodded for me to sing again.
According to you
I'm stupid, I'm useless
I can't do anything right.
According to you
I'm difficult, hard to please
Forever changing my mind
I'm a mess
In a dress
Can't show up on time
Even if it would save my life
According to you
According to you
But according to him
I'm beautiful, incredible
He can't get me out of his head
According to him
I'm funny. Irresistible
Everything he ever wanted
Edward held his hand up for me to stop playing. "Wow Bella, you have some serious talent." He told me impressed.
"Thanks," I blushed again and set the guitar down. "I wanna hear you sing." I told him
"Me? I dunno Bella." Edward blushed slightly and I grinned.
"Awww, come on! Alice already told me you sing so don't even try and get out of it." I put my hands on my hips and glared at him playfully.
"If I sing, will you seriously consider joining the band?" Edward asked.
"Yes Edward, I'll seriously consider it." I promised. Edward sighed and picked up a guitar.
Well hell sees her shadow in my backseat
And her friends are standing right in front of me
World wide from the center burning turkey
Open up said Everybody loves me
And you don't have to make a sound
Cause they got what you need
Oh, Oh, Oh, Oh
God love all the people that have warned you
God love all your sentimental virtue
Eight balls with the takers that'll make you
Lay cards with the lovers that'll hate you
Cause you don't have to make a sound
They got what you need
What you need
Like you say
Oh my!
Feels just like I don't try
Looks so good I might die
All I know is everybody loves me
Get down,
Swaying to my own sound
Flashes in my face now
All I know is everybody loves me
Everybody loves me
Well I
Play the music don't stop till I turn gray
Stars forever like Don Suzan never fade,
He had a beautiful child, named her Desiree
Hope I'll remember the good things that I'll never made
Cause you don't have to make a sound
They got what you need
Like you say
Oh my!
Feels just like I don't try
Looks so good I might die
All I know is everybody loves me
Get down,
Swaying to my own sound
Flashes in my face now
All I know is everybody loves me
Everybody loves me
Everybody
Everybody
Oh
Everybody
Everybody
Don't need my health
Got my name and got my wealth
IStare at the sun
Just for kicks all by myself I
Lose track of time
So I might be past my prime
But
I'm feeling oh so good
YEAH!
Oh my!
Feels just like I don't try
Looks so good I might die
All I know is everybody loves me
Get down,
Swaying to my own sound
Flashes in my face now
All I know is everybody loves me
Everybody loves me!
Don't you know you wanna
Everybody
Everybody
Everybody
Edward put down the guitar and smirked at me. "Happy now?" he asked.
"Wow Edward, you can't help being cocky even when you sing." I joked. "You're really good. Why did you want a new lead?" I asked.
"Well we needed another guitarist and they guys and I decided that we might as well choose someone who also sings and who is a girl, cause we didn't wanna be one of those stupid boy band." He told me.
"Hey! Boy bands aren't stupid! I happen to have a few favorites." I scolded him.
"Oh yeah, like who?" he smirked.
"Hot Chelle Rae and the Wanted," I stuck my tongue out at him.
"The Wanted? Pfft figures." Edward muttered.
"Shut up," I told him.
"So name your favorite bands just so I can get a feeling of your style." Edward instructed me.
"Ok, but it's a lot of them." I warned him. "Paramore, The Black Eyed Peas, Boys Like Girls, Evanescence, Fall Out Boy, Green Day, Gym Class Heroes, Hot Chelle Rae, Lady Antebellum, Lifehouse, Linkin Park, Maroon 5, My Chemical Romance, Nevershoutnever!, New Medicine, OneRepublic, Owl City, The Ready Set, Runner, Runner, The Script, Smile Empty Soul, The Wanted, 2AM Club, 3 Doors Down and 3OH!3." I rattled off all in one breath.
"Um, that didn't really help. I've never met a girl who likes such a wide variety of music. Or and gender for that matter." Edward said in slight awe.
"Well I'm not your average girl." I informed him smugly.
"I can see that." He replied.
So we pretty much just hung out in the basement singing and talking about our lives. I learned a little more about Edward. Esme and Carlisle, his parent, had adopted him and Alice, his twin, when they were 3. Their parents had died in a car accident. His brother Emmett was also adopted. His parents had died in a fire. Jasper, their rhythm guitarist, was their best friend and he was dating Edward's twin Alice. Emmett was dating Rosalie Hale who was Jasper's twin sister. Edward was currently single.
I told Edward about my mom and dad and how when I came back to Forks my dad didn't mention his new wife to me. I was completely shocked to find 3 new inhabitants of the house. I told him about my friendship with Jake and how I didn't really talk much at school because I was shy and preferred to be alone sometimes.
Before we knew it, it was 12. I heard someone coming down the stairs and looked up to see a big guy standing in the doorway.
"Well, you must be Bella." they guy grinned and scooped me up into a hug. "I'm this douche bag's brother Emmett."
"Nice to meet you Emmett." I replied. "Hold on a sec, if you live here then why are you arriving?" I asked confused.
"He spends the night a Rose's every Friday." Edward sniggered from the corner.
"Shut up Edward. You're just jealous you haven't been laid in almost a year now." Emmett retorted.
"Whatever man, I refuse to discuss my sex life with you." Edward flipped him off and Emmett just rolled his eyes. "Where's Jasper?"
"He went to say hey to Alice." Emmett replied.
"Alright, when he gets back down here we'll start." Edward turned to me. "No you've done a good job impressing me but now the real challenge of impressing Jasper comes. He can be a bit…critical about who we let in the band."
I nodded and looked up as I heard footsteps on the stairs. Emmett muttered "Let the games begin."
I was terrified.
A/N: Viola! There's chapter 2. The song Bella sings to Jake is "Sunday Bloody Sunday" by none other than the fabulous Paramore. *insert claps, sheers and whistles here* the song Edward sings to Bella is "Everybody Loves me" by OneRepublic, another favorite band of mine. All the bands Bella listed as favorites of mine as well.
Anyone who can correctly guess the two songs Bella sings along with the person/people who sing them will get a sneak peek at the next chapter!
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