I do not own the lyrics of Since U Been Gone. That is Kelly Clarkson's amazing self. Enjoy…
Chapter 4: Love at first sight?
I awoke the next morning to loud squeals and screams. Apparently the Date Box had arrived and all the girls were waiting for me. Jocelyn guided me down the stairs and into the foyer. All the girls were anxiously waiting.
"Finally," said Molly snottily.
"Stuff it," snapped Jocelyn.
Molly rolled her eyes. Dani took liberty of reading the letter. "Dear Fawn, Sasha, Emily, Heidi, Nicole, Gabriella, Jocelyn, and Lily. Get ready for some backyard football, a barbeque, and a fun time."
James was to arrive around noon. Once again I managed to answer the door when he arrived. My outfit was very casual. I had on a comfortable green shirt and some faded jeans. I pulled my hair up in a messy bun on top of my head. James looked as gorgeous as ever. He had on a red polo shirt and jeans.
The rest of the girls soon filtered into the limo. I seated myself between Sasha and Heidi. Heidi was constantly flirting with James. I made small talk with Sasha while we were on our way. Once we were there, we played football, five versus four. James, Jocelyn, Gabby, and I were on one team. The other five were on the other team.
We played for about fifteen minutes. Most of the girls were out of breath and tired. I was okay, but Nicole looked like she was going to be sick. She stumbled over to James with her hand on her forehead.
"James, I don't feel so well," she moaned. James hurried her over to a table.
"Kick ass game Lily!" exclaimed Sasha, giving me a high five.
"I haven't played football since I was at least nine," I said bashfully.
"Come on, let's get some food," suggested Gabby.
We picked up paper plates and made our way to the grill. James had taken over management of the grill after he tended to Nicole. We each picked out our desired bun, and then we crowed around James.
He turned to me after serving Jocelyn, Fawn, Gabby, Sasha, and Emily.
"And what would Miss Lily like?" he asked playfully.
"Cheeseburger please, o' kind sir," I said.
"Coming right up," he said plopping my burger onto the bun that was on my plate.
"Thank you," I said greatly and gave him a small smile.
I continued down the long table. I put ketchup on my bun along with lettuce and pickles. Some barbeque chips were calling my name and I grabbed a handful. My plate was soon filled with chips, some French fires, and a peanut butter cookie. Emily saved me a seat by her on the picnic table. She handed me a glass of coke.
We had an engaging conversation with Gabby and Jocelyn about the movie Titanic. They all loved the movie since Leonardo Di Caprio was so hot. In my opinion, the movie was spectacular from its suspense.
James interrupted our conversation. "Excuse me ladies, but can I borrow Lily for a couple minutes."
Emily smiled at me and nodded. I abandoned my plate but grabbed my cup of coke. James led me to a secluded tree where we made our selves comfortable on the grass. I leaned up against the tree.
"Well Lily, I finally get to talk to you," he smirked.
"Yes you do."
"So, you are from England?"
"I was born in London, England. After school I moved to the States to enhance my singing career. Now I live in Georgia, but I frequently visit London."
"What are you looking for, out of this?"
"Honestly, I have no clue what I'm looking for. All I want is to find someone that loves me for who I am and I can spend the rest of my life with him. He better be funny, smart, nice, and definitely passionate."
"Well you've come to the right guy," he smirked. "Would you move out of Georgia, if you happened to find love?"
"Of course I would. I'm getting sick of Georgia. Actually I was planning on moving back to London with my friend."
"That's odd. That's where I live right now."
"Wicked."
"We should head back," James said standing up. "It's about time to leave." He offered me his arm and I took it hesitantly. James whisper something about London which made me giggle loudly.
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The next day
In the morning, Molly and Dani got in a fight over who was going to receive a rose at the ceremony tonight. The noise woke me up and Molly had managed to break something. She was made, by the camera people, to clean up her mess. I tried to fall back asleep but this certain dream kept me up.
The dream was rather odd. There was a flash of green light and a thud was heard. A baby was crying and I was trying to hush him. Then I woke up right before something or someone opened the door.
"Lily babe," whispered Emily, "let's go make some pancakes and eggs."
I grumbled and fell out of bed. Emily laughed at me and I threw my pillow at her. Then I threatened to throw my book at her when she continued to laugh. She quickly shut up, knowing that my book was very thick.
We hopped down the stairs and raced to the kitchen. Wilma and Tanya were in there eating a bowl of cereal that looked more like a few limp cheerios. Emily pulled a bowl out of the cupboard nest to the fridge. I yawned and decided to turn on the radio that was placed above the sink. I played with the dials until I found a station to listen to.
The announcer said, "And now to Kelly Clarkson."
Jocelyn squealed and went to turn up the radio, blasting loud.
"Kelly Clarkson is bloody wicked," I said dancing to the opening music. "We are going to collaborate on a song for my next album."
"Awesome!" shouted Jocelyn.
Here's the thing
We started out friends
It was cool, but it was all pretend
Yeah yeah
Since you been gone
You're dedicated, you took the time
Wasn't long 'til I called you mine
Yeah yeah
Since you been gone
And all you'd ever here me say
Is how I picture me with you
That's all you'd ever hear me say
But since you been gone
I can breathe for the first time
I'm so moving on
Yeah yeah
Thanks to you
Now I get what I want
Since you been gone
How can I put it, you put me on
I even fell for that stupid love song
Yeah yeah
Since you been gone
How come I'd never hear you say
I just wanna be with you
Guess you never felt that way
But since you been gone
I can breathe for the first time
I'm so moving on
Yeah yeah
Thanks to you
Now I get what I want
Since you been gone
You had your chance, you blew it
Out of sight, out of mind
Shut your mouth I just can't take it
Again, and again, and again, and again…
Guitar solo
Since you been gone (since you been gone)
I can breathe for the first time
I'm so moving on
Yeah yeah
Thanks to you (thanks to you)
Now I get, I get what I want
I can breathe for the first time
I'm so moving on
Yeah yeah
Thanks to you (thanks to you), now I get (I get)
You should know (you should know)
That I get
I get what I want
Since you been gone
Since you been gone
Since you been gone
The song faded away and Jocelyn and I finished dancing and belting out the words. We broke into a fit of giggles. Emily was on the floor laughing at us. Then we proceeded to make pancakes and eggs for our breakfast.
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Later at the Rose Ceremony
We arrived at the Hidden Chateau around 6:30. Everyone was nervous, no one knew if they were getting a rose or not. He talked, or tried, to talk with all the women here.
"Can I steal Lily for a second?" he asked, interrupting yet another one of my conversations. This time it was with Beth and we were talking about basketball.
I excused myself from Beth and let James take my hand. There was an unfamiliar shock when our hands came in contact. We slowly made our way to a couple of chairs by the pool. I picked up the end of my long, red dress and sat on a cushioned chair.
"Do you have any questions for me?" he asked.
"Well," I began, "what do you want to do with your life?"
"Gosh, make it anymore harder," he said laughing, "but I want to find someone to spend the rest of my life with. And when we're ready, I want to have a lot of kids. I love kids."
I laughed, "Me too, I want a big family. I only had a sister growing up and she hated me. So I want to have a lot of kids so they don't have to depend on one person to like them."
James nodded and looked over to see Molly drawing near. He rolled his eyes and inwardly groaned. I giggled.
"Oh James, can I talk to you for a while," she said sickeningly sweet. She didn't even bother to notice me. She snaked her arm around James' and dragged him away. James reluctantly stood up and winked at me as he walked away. That has become our ritual of leaving each other. My heart began to flip flop as he turned back around.
Later on, I was able to talk with my spy.
"So how are you doing?" I asked her giving her a friendly hug.
"I'm great. Some of these girls are already crazy about you. I would watch out for some of them. But some of them, yes some of them are actually here for you. There are a couple of girls that are genuinely wonderful."
"I'm really sorry for putting you through with this," I said. "You know I never meant to put so much stress on you."
She smiled. "God James, it's not stressful, yet."
"Well we ought to get going," I stated and wewalked back inside.
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Rose Ceremony
Chris and James stepped out in front of the steps we were all standing on.
James stood there and made his speech, "We've already been here about a week, and some of you have really dazzled my eye while others make me laugh."
He picked up his first rose and said, "Gabby."
She accepted and then Fawn, Nicole, Molly, and Emily accepted their roses.
"Jocelyn, will you accept this rose?"
"Definitely."
"Paula, will you accept this rose?"
"Of course."
"Sasha, will you accept this rose?"
"Yes."
Then Chris came over and announced that this was the last rose of the night. My nervousness had already kicked in after the second rose was handed out. I was thinking for sure, that I wouldn't be getting a rose now.
"Lily."
I heard James say my name. When he called my name I wanted to scream. I made my way over to him and finally let out the breath that I was holding in.
"Will you accept this rose?"
"Yes, I will," I said shyly. I gave James a quick hug and walked back to my place.
"Ladies' if you didn't receive a rose, please say your good byes."
I gave Beth a hug and told her to write to me.
"Call me when you two get married," she said smirking.
"I'll have her do that," retorted Emily playfully.
"Bye."
"To a new beginning," announced James and we all touched our glasses together.
--- I'm sorry I didn't update quicker. I have so much crap going on; basketball, homework, finals, and friends. I'll probably update every week if I can. I really like how this story is going so far, but if any one wants to suggest things I love hearing them. Is anyone watching the Bachelorette that's going one right now? I am and I love Jerry! I usually update after I watch it because it gives me ideas for what to write about.
Mind Bender
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