Us Against the World

It's been two weeks since the first singing competition. Everyone at school found out and had me sing the song in front of the whole school. The difference was that I pulled Ryan up onto the stage with me after I had finished and kissed him. The school went absolutely wild.

But I couldn't help but be nervous, because today, I was the day I was performing at the national competition.

I had written a knew song that I hadn't let anyone hear.

I was standing in my closet wearing nothing but a bath robe, trying to figure out what to wear. I stood there for a good 10 minutes before I finally found the perfect outfit.

It was a pair of faded denim mini shorts, with a tight white singlet. I had a blue off the shoulders elbow length top that came up to just above my belly button over my singlet. I was also wearing my favorite pair of white ballet flats with lots of glitter. For jewellery, I went with a long silver necklace with a few bits and bobs dangling of it, that went really well with my charm bracelet.

With a final look in the mirror, I went down stairs to wait for my family.

Victoria was first to join me.

You're going to do great today. – Victoria

Thanks. I'm really nervous right now. – Bella

Don't be. With the way you wowed those judges the first time, you have nothing to worry about. – Victoria

I smiled at her.

Right at that moment, the family decided to walk into the room. Ryan came over and sat next to me, putting his arm over my shoulder.

"Hey guys," I said. "Victoria and I are ganna go together. The rest of you can spread out."

The all nodded and we headed out to the car. I got into Victoria's car, and we speed off towards the concert hall.

When we got there, people where everywhere getting ready. When my family came in, I told them to go find their seats. They nodded and departed. Ryan giving me a quick kiss along the way.

I walked over to the table where you sign in.

The man behind the table told me I was number 20, the last to sing. I nodded and went back stage where everyone else was waiting. After a little while, a voice came over the loud speaker. 'The competition will begin in three minutes. Please make sure you are seated and ready. Thankyou.'

The girls back stage went into a whole new frenze, it was actually quite entertaining to watch.

Finally the first compeditor walked out on stage. Nervousness rolling off her in waves. From then on I shut all my vampire senses off. It wasn't fair to the other competitors if I knew what the judges were thinking.

I watched girl after girl walk out onto that stage, every time getting closer to my turn. Finally, it was my turn to sing. I took a deep breath and walked out onto the stage.

The panel of five judges were at the front. Only this time, there was at least 4000 people watching. The Cullen's minus Rose included.

"Hi everyone. This is a song I wrote. It's called 'us against the world.' Hope you enjoy."

If the sun shuts down and decided not to shine (no more) 

I would still have you, baby 

If we see the last day and they say we gotta go to war (to war)

I'll be fighting with you, baby 

Cuz I know if I'm falling, you won't let me hit the ground 

If the boat is sinking, I know you won't let me drown 


No matter what anyone could say 

This is the only place for me 


And no one could ever take that away 

Nothing could come between us 


If the sun shuts down and decided not to shine no more (No more) 

I would still have you, you, you ,you, you, you, you 

If we see the last day and they say we gotta go to war (To War) 

I'll be fighting with you, you, you ,you, you 

Because it's us against the world 
The world, the world 

You know it's us against the world 
The world, the world, ohh 



Now if I'm lost at sea 7 days I'm not alone 

If I'm holding you, you, you, you, you 

And if it all end's; everybody in the world is gone 

I'll be standing with you, baby 



And if it's the last breath I take 

I'll leave my kiss my with you 

If there's a wall between us, baby 

I know I'll break through 



No matter what anyone could say 

This is the only place for me 

And no one could ever take that away 

Nothing could come between us 



If the sun shuts down and decided not to shine no more (No more) 

I would still have you, you, you ,you, you, you, you 

If we see the last day and they say we gotta go to war (To War) 

I'll be fighting with you, you, you ,you, you 

Because it's us against the world 


Nothing's stronger now than you and I 

Cuz your love is all I got 
And this ain't never gon' stop 

No, whoa 
There's no distance here when we're apart 


Come on in from the cold 

Lay your head on my shoulder 

Ride like a soldier 

I'ma stay right here 



If the sun shuts down and decided not to shine no more (No more) 

I would still have you, you, you ,you, you, you, you 

If we see the last day and they say we gotta go to war (To War) 

I'll be fighting with you, you, you ,you, you 

Because it's us against the world 


The world, the world 


You know it's us against the world 


The world, the world ooh

If the sun shuts down and decided not to shine no more (No more) 

I would still have you, you, you ,you, you, you, you 

If we see the last day and they say we gotta go to war (To War) 

I'll be fighting with you, you, you ,you, you 

Because it's us against the world 


The world, the world 


You know it's us against the world 


The world, the world ooh

On the last note, everyone was clapping and yelling so loudly I thought the humans would lose there hearing.

Ryan stood up from the front row seat and stepped into the isle, I holding his arms out for me. I ran off the stage at human speed, straight into his arms.

Everyone one was 'awwing' at what they saw, except the Cullen's, who were sitting right behind our family.

I smiled at everyone and walked backstage with the rest of the girls who were congradulating me.

When the judges had decided who had won they called us out onto the stage. We lined up in the order that we performed. The same lady from last time stood up.

"Congradulations on a wonderful performance today. You all did exceptionally well. Unfourtunatly, only one of you will get the chance to record a CD. It is with great honor, that invite Mr. Matthew Rileys forward to present the award to the winner." Everyone clapped as a middle aged good looking man walked onto the stage holding two envelopes.

"With out futher a do, the winner of the chance to record a CD in UMG studio is… Isabella Hunter!"

the crowd was on their feet clapping and cheering, as I walked forward to shake the mans hand. "Congradulations Miss. Hunter," he said, handing me the envelope.

"Thankyou sir," I said, turning around and waving at the audience.

My whole family came up on stage for a big group hug. I saw Edward glaring at the back of Ryan's head when we kissed. He slung his arm around Tanya's shoulder and the Cullen's left the room. But I didn't care. I had everything I needed right here.