Alright after careful debate, I've decided to do each plot in the order in which they were presented in the last chapter. So lucky number one is Travis, Rachell, Tyler and of course Hollywood Arts resident Queen Bee... Jade West. I added the fact that the band will be entering the battle of the bands competition. But when a certain goth girl becomes the center of every members affection, will the group be able to survive?
Chapter 1: B.L.O.O.D. (Being Loathed on Outstanding Dimensions)
The Black Box Theatre was empty except for the presence of 4 individuals who were surrounded by band instruments and sound systems. Jade West had just finished writing in her little black book then stood to her feet catching the attention of the others.
"Okay, so in light of our last week of summer, I propose we do something besides making cover songs for The Slap. Preferably, The Hollywood Arts battle of the bands contest coming up." she put her hands on her hips after setting the book down. "What do you think, Travis?"
Travis, the lead guitarist and vocalist brushed through his black dreadlocks blood red tips and looked at Jade. "Okay, well lets run through the last song we worked on last week guys."
He looked over at the other two band mates who were eager to begin. The young man on the drums nodded and tested out the equipment before throwing a thumbs up.
"Yo, Travis dont forget to put all the details that you mentioned last week."
Travis nodded and looked over at the female bass player who smirked after playing a couple riffs.
"...Let's get this done." Rachell whined playfully. "...I gotta hot date tonight who's just waiting to get-." Tyler put his hand over her mouth with an annoyed expression on his face.
"That's more than we wanted to here, Rach..."
"Anyways, lets do this..." Travis yelled out. "1! 2! 3! 4!"
I Will Not Bow by Breaking Benjamin
Travis had a focused gaze as He and Rachell began playing a low yet still hardcore riff on their respective guitars. Jade payed close attention to his expression, in fact it was his ability to put the right emotions to the songs that made him so... Well Travis... Next thing he lifted his head suddenly and they both yelled out:
Travis & Jade: Fall
Travis: Now the dark begins to rise
Save your breath, it's far from over
Leave the lost and dead behind
Now's your chance to run for cover
I don't want to change the world
I just wanna leave it colder
Light the fuse and burn it up
Take the path that leads to nowhere
Jade & Travis: All is lost again
But I'm not giving in
Travis, Jade, & Rachell: I will not bow
I will not break
I will shut the world away
I will not fall
I will not fade
I will take your breath away
Jade: Fall
Watch the end through dying eyes
Now the dark is taking over
Show me where forever dies
Take the fall and run to Heaven
Travis & Jade: All is lost again
But I'm not giving in
Everyone: I will not bow
I will not break
I will shut the world away
I will not fall
I will not fade
I will take your breath away
And I'll survive, paranoid
I have lost the will to change
And I am not proud, cold-blooded fake
I will shut the world away
Open your eyes!
Rachell leaned against Travis's back as they both took full advantage of their solo time. Both
I will not bow
I will not break
I will shut the world away
I will not fall
I will not fade
I will take your breath away
Travis slipped a glance over at his best friend who's icy blue eyes were shut signalling that she was passionate about the song as they began to wrap things up. He took in her small frame. Curves in all the right places, a smile that was rare to everyone else but common to him, and the most important thing that caught his eyes was her voice. The one thing that continued to remind him that she was not just Jade West, bitter queen bee of Hollywood Arts. She was the object of his affection. The two exchanged a glance then yelled out at the exact same time
Travis & Jade: Fall!
The ending of the song came and Rachell played the last remaining notes letting her heart out with each strum of her bass. The bandmates and friends took a moment to let the adreneline leave their bodies.
"Phew, I guess we can call it a day, huh?" the nearly exhausted drummer announced with a coy smirk. "How about some pizza?"
Travis pinched the bridge of his nose in mock annoyance while Rachell and Jade rolled their eyes.
"Is there anything you think about besides food, Ty?" Jade asked in a sort of monotoned voice only to recieve a seductive look that signalled only one thing.
"Ew..." was all Jade said as Travis shook his head.
Putting his hands on her [Jade's] shoulder, he smiled and shot Tyler a tiny glare that signalled the end of the play 'flirt'...
"Pizza sounds nice so how about we go get some and I'll take Jade home afterwards?"
Everyone nodded as the two lead singers began leaving from the theatre. Unbeknownst to them though were the duel glares shot from the remaining bandmates. Rachell felt her blood boiling when Travis had placed his hands on 'her' Jade's shoulders. Tyler was near fuming when Jade had gave 'his' Travis a seductive look during rehearsal. The friends knew that Tyler and Rachell were gay and it was never a problem for them. But they [Tyler and Rachell] never revealed that the objects of their affections were their very own friends. Rachell, as beautiful as she was had never caught the attention of the one Jade West and everyday was like a million years to her. Tyler, didnt always have a thing for his best friend of 14 years [Travis]. He actually started with dating other guys who would usually end up a fling or one night stand but during a band meeting that ended up personal, he found out that not only was Travis attractive but looking to settle down... But with a girl...
The two look towards one another before leaving the Black Box Theatre.
Travis's Apartment
Jade sat on her best friends bed; her legs crossed and her arms following suit. She was dressed in nothing but one of Travis's rocker tee's when he walked in wearing nothing but a towel.
"Aaahh! Jade! I thought I dropped you off at home?" he questioned before noticing what she was wearing.
She smirked deviously as her eyes traveled up and down his exposed and dripping chest.
"You did, but I got into an arguement with 'daddy dearest' and ended up walking here." she shrugged afterwards.
Travis wasnt convinced. There was only one reason Jade ever appears in his place of residence:
"You were put out again, huh?" he looked stern but his gaze was still soft.
Standing up, he caught an eyefull of her ivory skin. Between him and the towel, and her in nothing but his clothes, he was surely thinking horrible thoughts but pushed them away when she hugged him tight. He could feel her ragged breathing signalling that she was sobbing into his chest. He instictively wrapped his arms around her smaller frame and held her while traveling towards his bed.
"Want to spend the night, again?" he whispered recieving a nod and a few sniffs in response. He was the only one who truly saw Jade's 'weak' side as she put it and he loved her for it. That's right he loved her... Always have...
"let me get some clothes on and we can watch your favorite movies until you fall asleep okay?"
Again she nodded and whimpered like a toddler who had just finished with her tantrum which brought a smile to Travis's face. He stood to his feet and went to the dvd player making sure to grab "Drag Me to Hell" first since Jade usually fell asleep while watching it. After hitting play, he left the room only to return wearing his signature no sleeve black/red basketball shirt that seemingly melded to his body and a pair of red jogging pants. Jade blushed upon seeing him clothed but managed to keep her dirty thoughts in check.
"Oh by the way, nice tattoo on your back." she muttered in her all too familiar voice.
Travis's head shot up. He totally forgot that Jade could see his wolf pack tattoo. The four wolves adorned on his back were true testaments to his family. The one that caught Jade's eyes though... That was rather peculiar... He hoped that she wouldnt notice it.
"I noticed that one has blue eyes..." she metioned pointing to the one wolf head that peaked from under his shirt. "...what does that represent?"
Travis sighed and looked ahead trying to avoid Jade's impending gaze. He could tell even without looking directly at her that she wasnt going to let this go...
"It represents someone I care about... the blue eyes mean that that individual is unique and that although nobody else sees it, I care for that person the most." he slowly felt his heart rate slow down and sighed from relief.
"Sounds kinda lame if you ask me..." he heard her say, yet he could still detect the playfulness in her voice.
Smiling he laid down and cut the lights off; the television being the only source of light in the room. Then a click was heard and the next thing he felt was Jade scootching under him grabbing his arm to put it around her.
"Youre not ditching me that easily tonight..." he heard her whisper before drifting off to sleep.
On the other side of town...
"Man, they ditched us..." Tyler whined earning a slight shove from Rachell who had a look of pure annoyance plastered on her face.
Crossing her arms, she exhaled. "Look I dont know about you but this is getting old real fast."
"What? My complaining?"
"No..." she exclaimed with mock sweetness. "I mean the way that Travis and Jade are so- so close!"
Scratching his head, Ty was trying to make things clear to not only his friend but to himself.
"But they've been friends since.."
"Kindergarten! I know that. But I dont care! I want Jade!" Rachell was fuming.
Tyler caught a glimpse but that was all it took to know what was about to occur. Her scowl had been replaced with devious smirk to rival Jade's. Her jittery hands had now become unnaturally still. She was plotting and Tyler wanted in...
"What are you planning, Rach?"
She looked at the slightly shorter boy and grinned.
"You want Travis, and I want Jade, correct?" he nodded. "Then I dont see why we cant have them all to ourselves. I will get Jade to open her eyes to the wonder life of girl on girl-"
"And I get to have my way with Travis's sweet a-" Tyler's rant was stopped short when his accomplice put her hand over his mouth in disgust.
"Look just because we both like the same sexes doesnt mean I want to hear about you impaling someone in there ass, perv." she turned on her heel and headed towards her car with the young boy chasing behind her.
"Don't knock it till you try it, Rach!" he yelled out into the distance.
There plan was set and the road they were set to embark on was ahead. But... someone was there.. listening to the plot...
"O...M...G..." they whispered to themself. "Travis..."
Wow what a long chapter. I hope you all enjoyed the first chapter and first plot. In the next chapter, though the same characters here will be around just not as much due to the plot which will let some others get the spotlight. Read and Review me your thoughts suggestions and comments. If you have a complaint I will gladly hear you out via review or pm or both. If I havent done your character justice yet then please let me know so that I can fix things while we're in the beginning phases and not wait until mid-way or near the end of the story.
Kenshinfox AWAY! *flies off into the sunset*