A/N: Thank you to all who have alerted my story. I also wanna thank vivx-chan for reviewing faithfully. Your reviews are what keep me writing. Sorry for taking so long to upload this, I've been a bit busy O.O
***IMPORTANT AUTHORS NOTE AT THE BOTTOM! PLEASE READ***
Previously:
"Hello my name is Thomas and I'll be your server today. What can I get you to drink?" a tall dark haired guy said. I looked up at him to see him staring at me with interest in his eyes.
"Uh, I'll have a coke please." I replied and looked away.
"Can you take your eyes off my daughter? She's clearly not interested." My dad snapped.
"Sorry about that." The guy looked away and blushed.
"I'll take a coke as well." My dad said smirking at the guy he nodded and hurried away.
"Wow dad, way to make a guy feel uncomfortable." I joked when he was out of hearing range.
"Well you're my only little girl. I gotta protect you somehow when the guys come knocking." He replied. I just laughed and looked at the menu.
You gotta love my dad.
Chapter 4
"So I get to hear you sing today?" my dad asked as our lunch came to the table. I smiled and rolled my eyes.
"Yes you get to hear me sing today dad." He beamed in response and then sat back as the waiter put our food on the table.
We laughed and talked about random topics as we ate our food. My dad told me about a fishing trip he and Billy, Jake's dad, went on and Billy fell overboard while trying to reel in a fish. I told him about the time my mom tried to get me to go skydiving with her. I couldn't talk her out of it and she ended up not jumping. Why? Because she forgot about her fear of heights once she was in the plane and strapped to a diving instructor.
We were still laughing as w left the restaurant. We hopped into my dad's police cruiser and headed to the lake. It was quiet on the way back and I looked out the window thinking to myself.
I found myself wondering what Edward was doing. He and the rest of the guys were probably practicing for next Saturday.
Edward was a different person than who I thought he was. I had thought he was some arrogant jerk who only cared about himself. "You just gonna sit there all day Bells?" I heard my dad asked. I looked up to see that we'd made it to the lake and I'd just been sitting in the car staring out the window.
"Sorry, I spaced out for a moment." I blushed and reached in the back seat for my guitar. Then I got out of the car and my dad and I walked down the path that leads to the lake.
I gasped when I saw the lake. No matter how many times I saw it I couldn't get over the beauty and serenity of it. It was a calm lake in the middle of a clearing of trees. Stones decorated the edge of the lake and there were a few bigger rocks to sit on. I'd camped out here a few times as a child and I remembered the days when I used to swim in the lake with Jacob.
"So what are you gonna sing for me?" My dad asked when we'd gotten comfortable on the rocks.
"I don't know. Do you have any request?" I asked.
"What was that song your mother was always singing by Colbie Caillat." I laughed at the look on my dad's face as he tried to think.
"You mean Bubbly?" I asked.
"That's the one." My dad laughed and I giggled.
"As you wish." I joked and pulled a pick out of my pocket.
I've been awake for a while now
You've got me feelin' like a child now
'Cause every time I see your bubbly face
I get the tingles in a silly place
And it starts in my toes
And I crinkle my nose
Wherever it goes
I always know
That you make me smile
Please stay for a while now
Just take your time
Wherever you go
The rain is falling on my window pane
But we are hiding in a safer place
Under covers staying safe and warm
You give me feelings that I adore
And it starts in my toes
And I crinkle my nose
Wherever it goes
I always know
That you make me smile
Please stay for a while now
Just take your time
Wherever you go
But what am I gonna say
When you make me feel this way
I just mmmmm
And they start in my toes
Makes me crinkle my nose
Wherever it goes
I always know
That you make me smile
Please stay for a while now
Just take your time
Wherever you go
I've been asleep for a while now
You tuck me in just like a child now
'Cause every time you hold me in your arms
I'm comfortable enough to feel your warmth
And it starts in my soul
And I lose all control
When you kiss my nose
The feeling shows
'Cause you make me smile baby
Just take your time now
Holdin' me tight
Wherever, wherever, wherever you go
Wherever, wherever, wherever you go
Wherever you go
I always know
'Cause you make me smile
Even just for a while
I opened my eyes and smiled as I finished the song. I remembered the times my mother used to dance around the house singing this when she and my dad were married.
"You look so much like your mother Bella. You're like her in many ways too. Only difference is, you can actually sing." My dad joked. I laughed and nodded.
"Bella that was beautiful. You have an amazing voice for someone your age." He told me. I blushed and smiled.
"Thank you daddy." I replied.
We stayed at the lake for another few hours. It was good spending time with my dad. We got back home and then I looked at my phone to see I'd received a text from Edward.
Hey, can u come over 4 a practice?
I texted back to say I'd be there soon and headed out of the house. "I'm going to band practice daddy." I called back into the house.
"Alright sweetie, I'll see you later." He replied.
When I got to Edward's house his mother answered the door. "You must be Bella! I'm Edward and Emmett's mother, Esme." She greeted with a bright smile.
"Yeah, I'm Bella; it's really nice to meet you." I smiled back just as brightly. Esme was one of those moms that you could love immediately even if she wasn't your mother.
"Well, you can go ahead down stairs. I think Edward's in the bathroom at the moment." She told me. I nodded and headed down the stairs to the band room.
The band room was empty and oddly eerie without the sound of music. When I walked in my eyes first landed on the piano in the corner and I sat down in front of it.
I closed my eyes and remembered the first time I'd ever played a piano. I was nine and the first song I learned was Mary had a little lamb. I smiled at the memory. Then I remembered the first time I'd played and sang to the piano. I closed my eyes and started the song in my memory.
Nobody knows
Nobody knows but me
That I sometimes cry
If I could pretend that I'm asleep
When my tears start to fall
I peek out from behind these walls
I think nobody knows
Nobody knows no
Nobody likes
Nobody likes to lose their inner voice
The one I used to hear before my life
Made a choice
But I think nobody knows
No, no
Nobody knows
No
Baby
Oh the secret's safe with me
There's nowhere else in the world that I could ever be
And baby don't it feel like I'm all alone
Who's gonna be there after the last angel has flown
And I've lost my way back home
I think nobody knows no
I said nobody knows
Nobody cares
It's win or lose not how you play the game
And the road to darkness has a way
Of always knowing my name
But I think nobody knows
No, no
Nobody knows no, no, no, no
Baby
Oh the secret's safe with me
There's nowhere else in the world that I could ever be
And baby don't it feel like I'm all alone
Who's gonna be there after the last angel has flown
And I've lost my way back home
And oh no, no, no, no
Nobody knows
No, no, no, no, no, no
Tomorrow I'll be there my friend
I'll wake up and start all over again
When everybody else is gone
No, no, no
Nobody knows
Nobody knows the rhythm of my heart
The way I do when I'm lying in the dark
And the world is asleep
I think nobody knows
Nobody knows
Nobody knows but me
Me
"Bella?" I heard from behind me. I wiped the tear that I hadn't realized that escaped down my cheek and turned to see Edward at the door.
"Oh, hi," I said. I smiled and wiped at my face again.
"That was, wow Bella." Edward looked at me with amazement.
"Thanks," I replied shyly. I looked down at my hands. Edward moved from his spot in the doorway and came to sit next to me.
"Is that how you feel sometimes?" he asked me gently.
I nodded while still looking at my hands. "Well, it's how I used to feel when I was bullied all the time. I still do sometimes, I feel like nobody really and truly knows me." I told him.
"I wanna truly and really know you Bella." Edward told me gently. I looked up from my hand into his deep green eyes. I smiled slightly and leaned my head on his shoulder. I felt him press a kiss onto my hair and I smiled even more.
After Edward and I had our little moment the rest of the guys came down the stairs. We practiced the songs for our gig and then Jasper said he had something to tell us all.
"So at school every year there's the school show and it has a different theme every year." Jasper said.
"Yeah! Last year was epic!" Emmett interrupted. Jasper gave Emmett a look that told him to shut up.
"As I was saying before I was interrupted, this year Mr. Davis," (the music teacher), "has asked us to perform something. I don't know what the theme is this year but he wants us to pick 4 songs. He'll tell us the theme on Wednesday and then we can choose our songs and start rehearsing." Jasper grinned at all of us.
"I can't wait for the show this year." Emmett squealed. I busted out laughing at him and was soon joined in by Edward and Jasper.
Just ten Edward's cell phone rang and he hurried to answer it.
"Hello? Yeah, yeah I'll tell the gang, yeah ok. Thanks man, bye." He hung up and turned towards us with a smile.
"Who was that?" Jasper asked as he picked up a guitar.
"It was Sam, he said he may have a gig for us at a party in a week. He asked if we could perform a few song." Edward grinned,
"What kinda party?" I asked hesitantly.
"Not a typical teen bash with underage drinking and all of that. He throws these parties to show kids that you can have a good party without underage drinking, drunk sex ect." Edward explained.
"Now that sounds like my kinda party." I joked. I was partially serious though. I'd only been to one party ever in my life and I hated it. I ended up having to call my mom to come and get me because the girl I was with was off screwing some guy. I didn't even wanna be at the party.
"So when is it?" Emmett asked.
"Right after our gig next weekend at the House of Music." Edward informed us.
"2 gigs in one night?" I gulped.
"Yeah, so we have to figure out what songs we're gonna sing." Jasper said.
"We can figure that out later, we still have to practice for our gig at the House of Music." Edward pointed out.
"Well I learned what I had to." I informed them proudly.
"Well let's get started. We'll do Stereo Hearts first." Jasper instructed.
We all got up and set up our instruments. Emmett stood next to me and Jasper was on his side and Edward was on mine. We all looked at each other to make sure we were all ready and then I took a deep breath and began.
(AN: Bella sing the plain italics and Emmett raps the bold italics)
My heart's a stereo
It beats for you, so listen close
Hear my thoughts in every note
Make me your radio
Turn me up when you feel low
This melody was meant for you
Just sing along to my stereo
If I was just another dusty record on the shelf
Will you blow me off and play me like everybody else
If I ask you to scratch my back, could you manage that
Like it read well, check it Emmett, I can handle that
Furthermore, I apologize for any skipping tracks
It's just the last girl that played me left a couple cracks
I used to used to used to used to, now I'm over that
Cause holding grudges over love is ancient artifacts
If I could only find a note to make you understand
I'd sing it softly in your ear and grab you by the hand
Keep it stuck your head, like your favorite tune
And know my heart is a stereo that only plays for you
My heart's a stereo
It beats for you, so listen close
Hear my thoughts in every note
Make me your radio
Turn me up when you feel low
This melody was meant for you
Just sing along to my stereo
Oh oh oh oh To my stereo
Oh oh oh oh So sing along to my stereo
Let's go!
If I was an old-school, fifty pound boombox
Would you hold me on your shoulder, wherever you walk
Would you turn my volume up in front of the cops
And crank it higher everytime they told you to stop
And all I ask is that you don't get mad at me
When you have to purchase mad D batteries
Appreciate every mixtape your friends make
You never know we come and go like we're on the interstate
I think finally found a note to make you understand
If you can hit it, sing along and take me by the hand
Keep myself inside your head, like your favorite tune
And know my heart is a stereo that only plays for you
My heart's a stereo
It beats for you, so listen close
Hear my thoughts in every note
Make me your radio
Turn me up when you feel low
This melody was meant for you
Just sing along to my stereo
Oh oh oh oh To my stereo
Oh oh oh oh So sing along to my stereo
I only pray you never leave me behind (Never leave me)
Because good music can be so hard to find (So hard to find)
I take your hand and pull it closer to mine
Thought love was dead, but now you're changing my mind
My heart's a stereo
It beats for you, so listen close
Hear my thoughts in every note
Make me your radio
Turn me up when you feel low
This melody was meant for you
Just sing along to my stereo
Oh oh oh oh To my stereo
Oh oh oh oh So sing along to my stereo
Yeah
I turned and grinned at Emmett when we finished. "Emmett you're reeeally good!" I exclaimed.
"Thanks Bells." He grinned back at me. "I could say the same about you."
"That was a great practice guys." Jasper praised about 3 hours later when we finished.
"I agree," I said grinning. I could feel that my cheeks were red and I my eyes were happy. Music had that kind of effect on me. It made me so much happier.
"well I'm gone guy, I have a date with Rose tonight." Emmett said.
"Ciao Emmett," I said.
"Later lil sis," he grinned at me.
"I have to go as well, Alice and I are going movies." Jasper told Edward and I.
"Bye Jas," we both said.
"Later guys," he called as he ran up the stairs.
"Do you have to be home soon?" Edward asked me.
"Nah, I told my dad we might practice late, and its only 8:30." I replied looking at my watch.
"Wanna go upstairs?" Edward offered. "We could watch TV or something."
"Sure," I smiled brightly at him.
Edward lead the way upstairs to a giant living room. There was a huge flat screen TV and an assortment of matching chairs and couches.
"What do you wanna watch?" Edward asked me, while picking up the remote.
"Doesn't matter to me," I sat down on one of the couches, kicked my shoes off and curled my feet under me. The Cullen's had nice furniture but it you could tell it was the really expensive stuff that was almost impossible to get clean.
"So, Bell I was wondering," Edward started as he sat down next to me, "do you wanna go on a date with me tom?" he asked. He looked so shy and innocent and I smiled at him.
"I'd love to Edward." I replied. He blushed in reply and I placed one of my hands over his. "What should I wear?"
"Something casual, but nice, like a skirt," he suggested.
"Where are we going?" I asked curiously.
"It's a surprise." He winked. This time I blushed in reply.
We watched TV for about an hour, while making small talk here and there. Then I looked at my watch and decided I should head home.
"I'll see you tomorrow Bella." Edward said after he walked me out to my truck.
"Most defiantly," I smiled shyly at him. Then he surprised me by wrapping his arms around me and hugging me tightly to his chest.
"Sweet dreams Bella," He whispered in my ear."
A/N: AWWW! Anyway here's the important part. I chose 20 songs from my iTunes library that could be possible songs that DC sings at Sam's party. Trouble is I only want 6 songs from that list. I'd make a poll but it failed the last time I did so I need you guys to choose your favorite 6 and send them to me in a comment, private message or e-mail. (my email is: skywriter_ ) . I will also be changing my name so it won't be bermywolfgirl anymore. It will be skywriter_musiclover. (check me out on tumblr! http:/skywriter_.com. Woop woop!) So here are the 20 song I've chosen:
1. Bubbly - Colbie Caillat
2. I Feel Like Dancin' - All Time Low
3. I like to Dance - Hot Chelle Rae
4: Moves like Jagger - Maroon 5
5: Brighter Than the Sun - Colbie Caillat
6: Raise Your Glass - P!nk
7: So What - P!nk
8: Good Life - OneRepublic
9: Fences - Paramore
10: Hello, Hello - Paramore
11: Shut up Shut up - Simple Plan
12: Weightless - All Time Low
13: Sugar, We're Going Down - Fallout Boy
14: Annie You Save Me - Graffit6
15: Firework - Katy Perry
16: We R Who We R - Ke$ha
17: Wake Up Call - Maroon 5
18: Cooler Than Me - Mike Posner
19: Hey Soul Sister - Train
20: We'll Be Alright - Travie McCoy
PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEEEEASE, chose your favorite 6 or I won't be able to upload the chapter where they chose the songs (probably chapter 6) so chose away peoples! Or if you have song suggestions you can give them to me! THANKS!
Songs for this chapter are: Bubbly by Colbie Caillat (a new fav singer of mine (literally just heard of her today)) Stereo Hearts by Gym Class Hero's ft Adam Levine (LOVE THIS SONG) and Nobody Knows by P!nk (beautiful song).
Read
Review
Subscribe