A/N: Another upload! I know, but I feel bad for not uploading in so long. I'm also updating because just now I found out that I won 1st place in a local short story Christmas contest! And the crazy part is that I've never entered a contest for writing before and I'm only 15 and never let people read my writing (unless you're a good friend or it's a fanfic) I'M SO DARN HAPPY! I'm literally jumping in my seat! :D :D :D :D ! Here it is! Chapter 7!
Ps: I need more reviews! You're comments are what keeps me going and not having very many makes me wanna curl up and cry.
Previously On Disbanded City:
We got to the House of Music fairly quickly. People were starting to arrive and my heart quickened as we got ready to perform. Then I realized something. We were the only band there.
"Emmett, if this is an open mic night then why are we the only band here?" I demanded.
"Oh no one told you? These open mic nights promote one band each night. Tonight is Disbanded City's time to shine." Then he walked off.
I started to hyperventilate as we were announced by the MC. Jasper noticed and jumped into immediate action.
"Bella I need you to calm down," he said soothingly.
"There are so many people," I exclaimed while my voice inched to hysteria.
Edward's face appeared in front of me. "Take deep breaths Bella. In and out," he instructed.
I did as he said and slowly I calmed down. Jasper nodded and then it was time for us to go out on the stage.
"Get ready to rock," Emmett said.
Now was our time to shine.
Chapter 7:
I took a deep breath as we walked onto the stage. People were cheering for us and in the front row I could see my mom jumping up and down with a video camera in my hand. My dad and Seth stood next to her and further back in the crowd I could see Leah grinning at me.
I smiled to see my family and then glanced over at Jasper. He nodded to all of us and gave us the signal that it was time for our first song. My fear evaporated and was replaced by an adrenaline rush.
Our opening song was Believe. I took a deep breath and as the music began to play I felt myself flow with the rhythm and started singing with ease
You made it so easy
To fall I had no fear at all
I saw you beside me
You never saw me there at all
I promised you all this
I made plans thinking this was it
I never imagined I'd find you and lose myself instead
I just never pictured it would end
And I wanna believe in love
I wanna believe in something bigger than the two of us (the two of us)
And I wanna breathe again
I wanna go back to the days the days I had my innocence
I wanna believe again
He picked up the pieces and put them back where they belonged
But something's missing but a part of me will carry on
I am gonna learn to trust again
And I wanna believe in love
I wanna believe in something bigger than the two of us (the two of us)
And I wanna breathe again
I wanna go back to the days the days I had my innocence
I wanna believe again
The crowd cheered wildly all through the song. At the end people were screaming and I could tell that my face was red. I turned to Edward who was grinning at me. He flashed me a thumbs up and then motioned to my guitar as if to tell me to stay focused.
This time it was Edward's turn. He we changed places and he stepped up to the mic confidently and grinned out at the audience
I'm incognito
Like a shadow that moves through the night
You sit by your window and wait
And I can see you as the moon hits your eyes
It's my guide
Shinning to show me the way
Shinning to show me the way
You got me walking through the bushes baby
Your body's like a charm
Oh Ooh
Your silhouette that gets me
Yeah this darkness turns me on.
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Kiss Me, Kill Me,
Nobody's gonna see you touch me feel me
You got me walking through the bushes baby
Sneak out the back
I'll have you back,
Before he knows you're gone
I feel the freedom as we just left the bright city lights
The sky's filled with stars from the rain
For the moment when you see your dreams come alive
I know that well never be safe
As the sun comes to take you away
You got me walking through the bushes baby
Your body's like a charm
Oh Ooh
Your silhouette that gets me
Yeah this darkness turns me on.
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Kiss Me, Kill Me,
Nobody's gonna see you touch me, feel me
You got me walking through the bushes baby
Sneak out the back
I'll have you back,
Before he knows you're gone
Before he knows you're gone
Before he knows you're gone
Before he knows, he knows, he knows
You got me walking through the bushes baby
Your body's like a charm
Oh Ooh
Your silhouette that gets me
Yeah this darkness turns me on.
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Kiss Me, Kill Me,
Nobody's gonna see you touch me feel me
You got me walking through the bushes baby
Sneak out the back
I'll have you back,
Before he knows you're gone
The crowd went wild at the end of the song. There were girls in the crowd screaming out the names of the guys in the band. I looked out into the crowd and some guy threw me a wink. I acted like I didn't see it and kept on performing.
When we finished our performance for the night I pushed through the crowd to find my mom. She, my dad and Seth were standing together. Seth waved me over when he caught sight of me looking.
"Bella you were awesome!" he exclaimed. "I'm totally you're number one fan."
I laughed, "Thanks Seth."
"Oh I'm so proud of my baby!" my mom squealed with tears in her eyes. She hugged me tightly while jumping up and down.
"Thanks momma," I replied grinning.
My dad, who was never one for words, simply kissed me on the forehead and whispered "well done" in my ear. I smiled at him and kissed his cheek before running back to help my band pack up our equipment.
"Party time!" Emmett yelled as we made our way to Sam's house. We all laughed at his excitement and then pulled up to the house.
Cars lined the roads and we could faintly hear music. We got inside with our instruments (Sam had amps and whatnot for us) and found the makeshift stage with ease. Several kids whooped when they noticed us and cleared the floor so we'd have sufficient room to get our groove on.
"Hey guys! Glad you could make it," a guy came up to us and said.
"Anytime Sam man, anytime," Jasper replied. They did their manly handshake thing and Sam waved to the rest of us before backing up with the crowd.
Our first song was Moves like Jagger. Emmett did the whistle that began the song and I grinned and began to dance as I played with Jasper and Emmett while Edward started singing.
Just shoot for the stars
If it feels right
And aim for my heart
If you feel like
Can take me away and make it OK
I swear I'll behave
You wanted control
So we waited
I put on a show
Now we're naked
You say I'm a kid
My ego is big
I don't give a shit
And it goes like this
Take me by the tongue
And I'll know you
Kiss me 'til you're drunk
And I'll show you
All the moves like Jagger
I've got the moves like Jagger
I've got the moves like jagger
I don't need to try to control you
Look into my eyes and I'll own you
You with them moves like Jagger
I've got the moves like Jagger
I've got the moves like Jagger
Baby it's hard
When it feels like you're broken and scarred
Nothing feels right
But when you're with me
I make you believe
That I've got the key
So get in the car
We can ride it
Wherever you want
Get inside it
And you want to steer
But I'm shifting gear
I'll take it from here
And it goes like this
Take me by the tongue
And I'll know you
Kiss me 'til you're drunk
And I'll show you
All the moves like Jagger
I've got the moves like Jagger
I've got the moves like Jagger
I don't need to try to control you
Look into my eyes and I'll own you
With them moves like Jagger
I've got the moves like Jagger
I've got the moves like Jagger
I grabbed the mic and smiled at the crowd seductively before singing my part of the song. People were dancing, whistling and cheering us on.
You want to know how to make me smile
Take control, own me just for the night
But if I share my secret
You're gonna have to keep it
Nobody else can see this
So watch and learn
I won't show you twice
Head to toe, ooh baby, rub me right
But if I share my secret
You're gonna have to keep it
Nobody else can see this
And it goes like this
Take me by the tongue (Take me by the tongue oh)
And I'll know you
Kiss me 'til you're drunk
And I'll show you
All the moves like Jagger
I've got the moves like Jagger
I've got the moves like Jagger
I don't need to try to control you
Look into my eyes and I'll own you
With them moves like Jagger
I've got the moves like Jagger
I've got the moves like Jagger
By the time we finished at the party I was exhausted. I sat on the lawn outside the party away from a group of kids who were looking at the stars and sipped on my grape soda. Someone came and sat next to me making me look up.
"Hey you," Edward said.
I grinned at him. I was still on my high from all my performances of the night. "Hi there stranger," I replied.
"Bella you were so good today! What were you afraid of? The crowd loved you and we all think you're the best thing that's happened to this band." He said grinning at me.
"Thanks, I don't know what I was thinking. It was probably first time performance jitters." I replied.
Suddenly Edward looked nervous. "Can I ask you something?"
"Sure,"
He started fidgeting with his hands and scratched the side of his face slightly. "What do you think of me? And how do I make you feel?"
I thought before I answered. "I think you're the sweetest, most handsome, and coolest people I've ever dated. You make me happy. You make me feel like I want to play music. Like it was something I was born to do," I told him.
He nodded. "Bella," he started. "Will you be my girlfriend?"
I gasped. He looked at me nervously and the expression on his face made me think he'd cry if I didn't answer him. "You want me to be your girlfriend?"
"Yeah, I like you so much Bella. You're different from other girls. You make me feel alive," he replied.
I blushed and smiled softly at him. Then I took a deep breath and answered. "Sure I'll be your girlfriend Edward."
A/N: AWW! Haha, yeah it's short but my I'll have longer chapters in the future.
