Disclaimer:: Hello Readers! I wanna say I don't own anything featured in this chapter. I put in a few songs in it(hence, the length of the chapter) I don't own any songs. ALL rights go to the singers, producers etc. NOTHING IS MINE. Thank you.
~~ Percy ~~
' Enjoy your day :) Wish I was with you.' She replied.
I was typing her a quick reply telling her we could go next time when I heard a tik-tok noise. I looked up from my phone to see a smoking hot Annabeth climbing down the stairs along side Jason's girlfriend, Piper. Annabeth looked so pretty.
She looked at me and I shot her a smile. She fumbled a little on the way. But, thankfully, Piper had her hand, so it was alright.
She was wearing a white shirt which had no straps and with it she has a blue mini skirt. She was wearing 4 inch long heels, they most certainly don't belong to her. Her hair were not their usual curls, but it was straightened and she had let them down. They look longer when straight, they swept down till her mid back. She was wearing a pretty watch on her left forearm which her parents had gifted her on her birthday. She looked stunning and very hot. Before any of you get me wrong, I only mean that as a compliment. Annabeth would kill me if I ever told her what I was thinking.
" Stop staring at her," Jason cleared his throat.
" I am not staring," I told him and typed back Rachel the reply I was doing.
Annabeth walked down gracefully.
" Looking great Anns." Jason complimented her.
" Stunning." Mom said.
" So pretty." Athena added.
" Thanks." She muttered in a small voice.
" You look beautiful Annabeth." I said.
' and hot.' And I don't ever plan on telling her that. It made me almost laugh, when I think of her running after me with a stick if I ever told her this. I managed to control my facial expression, so thankfully no one noticed.
" You look great too." She commented.
" I got you some thing." I fished in my pocket.
" W-what?" She asked curiously.
I pulled out a small rectangular box from my pocket. I had slipped it in when Jason had gone to the washroom. I wanted to surprise Annabeth. I never gave her a return gift on my birthday. I was waiting to do it today. I just hope she likes it.
" You remember that brooch you wanted to buy but you couldn't. Well no-no don't be super excited slash surprised I couldn't find that similar thing. But look at this." I handed her the box.
" WOW." She said with a mixture of shock and happiness on her face. Annabeth had wanted to buy a brooch in the design of a flower and an ' A' was engraved in the middle of it. I had found a pendant with the same design when I was online shopping.
" Where did you find it?" Piper asked leaning over Annabeth's shoulder to have a look.
I smirked.
" WOW Percy thank you so much." She was unable to tear her eyes from it. I could tell it meant a lot to her.
" Let me see." Mom said extending her hand. Annabeth passed it to her. Mom looked at it in complete awe and passed it over to Athena. Annabeth got it back finally, when everyone present in the room was done peering at it.
" Put it on." I encouraged.
" Yeah." Piper said.
" Percy should do it for her." Jason said. He gave me a weird funny look after that. I think he feels something's up between us. Gosh I need to clear his misunderstanding. Annabeth is my best friend. For gods sake, I am dating some one else.
" Yeah Percy." Mom patted my back.
" GO." Athena did the same.
" Okay." I said.
I walked behind Annabeth and indicated her to pass me the little box. Annabeth handed it in my right hand.
I took it out of the box and the box snapped shut. I put the empty box away. She stiffened a bit.
"Ummm... your hair." I pointed out.
" Yeah." Annabeth said and using her left hand collected them on her left shoulder. I moved closer. I could smell lemon shampoo from her hair. It was a sweet scent.
I put it on her neck and well this part was difficult, I found it hard to lock it in that small...so tiny hole. It was quite difficult to do that, took me more than 5 minutes, while Annabeth and the others stood there patiently.
I finally managed to lock it.
" Looks beautiful," I walked over in front of Annabeth to have a look. Piper quickly came forward to set back Annabeth's hair.
" Good luck. " Jason whispered.
" Thanks." I whispered back.
" Come on now lets leave." Mom said walking towards the door. We all followed her lead. Jason and Piper left to their respective houses and we settled down in the car.
The car ride was more longer as I had expected it to be. Eagerness was killing me. My first ever live concert, Yeeeeeees. But I am worried, what if its not good?
" Stop making a face Percy," My mother laughed looking at me through the rear view mirror. " She'll be waiting for you."
" Who?" I asked suspiciously.
" Christina of course!." Mom chortled.
" Moooooooom," I whined.
" Sally, maybe, we shouldn't tease him much." Annabeth said.
I turned to look at her and thank her, " What if he got nervous and tripped in front of her?" She joked before I could mention anything.
They all laughed at me, for a good 10 minutes.
Now that she brought it up, I am really tense, what if I really tripped? That'd be such a bad impression.
" Are you worried, Percy?" Annabeth asked anxiously.
" What if I really tripped?" I nodded stressfully.
That raked in more laughter from everyone.
" Make sure you don't get a heart attack." Mom said shaking her head.
I pouted all the remaining way and they didn't stop teasing me.
Finally, we reached the arena.
" Annabeth, take care of you both. " Mom said apprehensively.
" Mom? " I said, my eyes widening. Isn't she my mother? Mom sighed.
Annabeth and Athena burst into laughter.
" Take care. We are leaving. " Athena said getting back in the car.
" Oh and Percy? " My mom sticked her head out the driver's window.
" Yes? " I asked my face lighting up.
" Don't. " She shook her head 2 times, " Don't faint. " She winked and the car roared away.
" Aahhh. " I blew out my cheeks and crossed my arms , over my chest.
" Come on. They are just teasing you." Annabeth put a hand on his shoulder.
We walked in through the double doors, there was a guard at the door. There were 4 cops on duty. The concert was going to be in the auditorium of this palace.
Press and paparazzi was everywhere, covering every nook and corner of the place. The building was right ahead of us. There was parking area to the left of the main doors. The whole place was jammed with people. It looked like the whole Manhattan had turned up just to see the Fab Four perform. At exact 4'o clock, we were standing in front of the door of the main building. NO paparazzi was allowed beyond this gate. The security person demanded our tickets. Annabeth pulled them out of the small bag she had slung on her shoulder. People were being sent in two directions. One side was the auditorium and meet and greet on the other. We were sent the other side, where just a few people were being sent. Annabeth and I tramped towards the way they guided us, just a few feet and Christina and I would be face to face. Nervousness was filling me up. I walked synchronously with Annabeth, lost in my thoughts.
There it was. The line. About 20 people were already lined up. The corridor in front of the door was long enough to hold about 100 people in a line.
" Whoa !" Annabeth exclaimed as she turned back to examine the length of the line. The line was about 5 times bigger than it was when we approached. The line continued to increase its length and we kept waiting. Some one had once told me it never starts before 5 pm. The locked door was increasing heights of my excitement. At about 4:55, a security guard moved the people aside and stood in front of the locked door. After 20 minutes, the door opened.
" The moment has come. " Annabeth squeezed my arm, shaking me out of my thoughts.
I nodded and gulped.
The first group moved in, followed by second and the rest were told to wait.
" Come. " Annabeth said after a while, as we were beckoned in.
OMIGOSSSSH.
Note to self:
1. Don't over react.
2. Don't trip.
3. Don't stop and stare.
4. No fainting( Rolled my eyes at that one.)
I didn't realise how stiff I was standing till Annabeth patted my forearm and broke the train of my thoughts. I caught Annabeth's eye, she was giving me a questioning glance, I shook my head and said, " Just thinking."
He strode forward and Annabeth caught up with me, taking a big step. We advanced through the door and were guided in by a security guard who told us to wait while the people in front of us were posing for pictures . In this little room, which held capacity for no more than 25 people, my eyes spotted Christina, she was wearing a yellow scoop neck top with a blue skirt, her hair done in curls, the girl I have been wanting to see since I was 13 was standing in the same room as I was, just 10 feet distance separated us. Angela, Julie and Lily stood with her, all of them about a distance of few metres from each other. Camera Man was taking group poses while for individual pics we used our phones, after waiting for 1 minute we were gestured by the security guard to advance forward.
Annabeth let me walk forward, herself following behind.
I patrolled up to Angela and grinned," Hii.."
" Hey," She replied and I took a picture and hurried on to the next one, Lily. Annabeth followed behind me, her heels told me so.
Lily put an arm around my shoulder and we posed for a picture. I waited for Annabeth to go forward next, cause my heart was pounding at this point. Christina was next. When Annabeth was done with Lily, we prowled together. I couldn't stop looking at her pretty face. She was gorgeous. Her eyes and her smile, was something I just couldn't handle.
" Hey." Annabeth said confidently.
" HI," Christina lifted her hand.
Annabeth posed for a picture with her phone, " Hey," She addressed me. I felt my heart stop for 5 seconds before I regained my composure, I stared at her stupidly with my feet refusing to proceed forward.
" H- hi." I muttered, my cheeks flushed red out of embarrassment and I moved closer. She chuckled lightly and asked me how have I been.
" I love you." I told her.
Christina grinned and said in her angelic voice ," Love you too." She put her arm around my waist and I took a pic, with my shaking hands.
" Can I umm.. hug you?" I asked.
She smiled again, giving me butterflies and hugged me, which made my heart race at the speed of light.
" I love you." I muttered again, as the little time I had with her came to its closure, and we moved forth to the last member, Julie.
In the end, we took a group picture and their team escorted us out.
My heart was jumping up with joy and I crossed my hands on it, in an effort to slow it down.
" What are you tryna do?" Annabeth made a confused expression.
" Here. " I gripped her hand and put it on my heart.
" Its fast. " She declared after examining it.
" Did you hear that beth? She said she loved me too. "I said thrilled.
" Yeah. " Annabeth chuckled.
" I felt like my heart would just jump out when I saw her. She looks so pretty. Up close, she looks better. Beautiful. When she touched me, have you ever felt that pounding in your heart?"
" No? " She said confused. I don't know why but that looked fake, I never press her on telling me about her crushes or love life. I feel she needs her privacy, I mean everyone now isn't like me. Annabeth is an introvert, she is enough for herself, She keeps her self busy with her books and thoughts. She won't speak to you, until you talk to her first. I, on the other hand, am an extra extra extrovert. If I am liking a girl, I always blurt it out to Annabeth. There are two plus points of doing that.
1. She doesn't ever tease me about it.
2. She can keep the secret. She's the only one I trust with my deepest secrets.
" Hmm.. you'll know when you feel it. It was just like that. "
" Of course. " She muttered.
" I am so happy. " I looked at her.
" I see that. " She smiled. We were being walked to the auditorium, at this point of time.
" Thank you."
" Anything for you. "
" I cant wait to hear her live. "
" That should be interesting." Annabeth nodded her head in affirmative. The auditorium of the palace was enormous, it had the seating capacity for about thousands of people. The decoration was bang on. The stage was all set for the band. There was a microphone in the centre surrounded by a drum set on the left and a casio on the right. There was no guitar though. An opening act will be performed before the band will start it's performance. We settled on our seats. The place wasn't very full up till now, so it was easy to walk out.
My stomach was empty, I hadn't eaten anything since 11 A.M.
" I am hungry," Annabeth said suddenly.
" Me too." I leapt to my feet and extended my hand to her. She grabbed it and we stumbled out to get some food. I had seen I food shop on the way to the auditorium. I lead her to that place and we ordered two sandwiches.
Annabeth wanted one and I felt the need to order the same. We waited patiently, for it to arrive until well.. I couldn't wait no more.
" I gotta use the washroom," I uttered after a while and arose from the chair I was sitting in. Annabeth nodded and I turned around to walk out of the shop. I asked a guy outside if he knew where the washroom was, he pointed forward and told me it was at the end of the long corridor with guys on left and girls on right.T
I half ran and half walked forward until I saw the sign that said guys on left and girls on right. I dashed in, freshened up and looked in the mirror.
Gosh, my hair was a mess again. I worked on it a bit, trying to tame them. But, unfortunately, I didn't even have my comb. An idea struck me, to set them using water, I tried it, took some water in my hand and put it on my head. They settled down and I combed them with my hand, making me look a little better.
' I like them messy,' Annabeth always says when she ruffles my hair. The thought brought a smile on my face and I dropped the idea of taming my head, leaving it just as it was. Taking a last look at my hair, I stepped out of the washroom... off to get some food. I was walking mindlessly when I dropped my phone.
Gosh ! Dad's gonna kill me. I quickly bent down with one leg folded and knee touching the ground. Swiftly, I picked it up and turned it over. The screen was fine, no cracks. I switched it on to see it was working fine. I breathed a sigh of relief.
" Excuse you," I heard a girl's voice. My head snapped in the direction of the voice. I saw a girl whose eyes were a mixture of black and brown, she looked familiar. But I couldn't remember where I had seen her before. She definitely wasn't at my school.
" Excuse you, I said." She repeated.
" Its not excuse you Miss," I started to stand up," its-". Before I could even properly stand straight, the girl caught her my lips with hers.
"Stop it..." I was trying to say but only some thing that sounded like, UUUUUUUUU..."came out of my mouth.
SHE WAS KISSING ME AND I DIDNT EVEN KNOW WHO SHE WAS.
I tried to pull away from her, but she beat me to it. She already had one of her hands behind my back and one in my hair. I was just standing there with a stupid expression on my face and a girl, kissing me, fighting for access inside my mouth. I couldn't kiss her back and neither could I push her away because I saw through the corner of my eye, by now, about 20 people were watching us. I didn't wanna create a scene, neither did I wanna look rude. She was trying to get her tongue inside my mouth, but I was firm and finally she pulled back, after 3 minutes.
Before, I knew the people watching us, started clapping their hands.
I grabbed her hand and pulled her along to a place where not many people were. I was mad. My body, shook with anger. How could she do that?
" How exactly are you going to explain what you did over there?" I asked her with anger in my voice.
" I ummm..."
" Yes?" I prompted.
" OMIGISH HE SAID YES!" She yelled, throwing her hands in air. My mouth dropped open in surprise. What is she doing?
" I did not. When did you even propose?" I hissed. People had started gathering by now and were congratulating us. Omigod, all I wanted to do was use the washroom.
" Thank you everyone, we just need some alone time," I shouted to the mass of people who had gathered around and dragged the girl along with me to some place quiet.
" You better have an explanation for that." I demanded.
" Sorry... I was just... I didn't..." She started blabbering.
I rolled my eyes at her and looked up at the roof, sighing loudly. Little did I know, she had given me the slip and disappeared some where into the crowd.
I felt a tap on my shoulder, I whipped around to see another girl wearing yellow t-shirt and black jeans standing behind me.
" That was a dare," She said.
" What?"
" The girl who kissed you and umm..."
How does she know?
I waited for her to continue. " We were playing truth and dare and she chose dare. SO I dared her to steal a kiss from the next guy who walked by."
" What? She wasn't stealing a kiss. She was trying to engage me in a full make out session with her." I said in frustration, learning that I had become an object of truth and dare. I could feel more anger rise in my body.
" Calm down, Percy. It was just a game." The girl with yellow shirt said.
" How can you expect me to be cool with it?" I said displeased. " A random girl barges in and kisses me, doesn't propose but tells people I said yes and without explanation gives me a slip." I ranted on," Wait are you on a dare too?"
" No," She chuckled, " I am sorry about it. Indirectly, it was my fault, so here I am to ask for forgiveness. Can you let it slide please? The concert is about to start anytime soon."
The concert. Crap Annabeth is waiting for me.
" Fine," I huffed.
" Thanks Percy,"
" Hey, how do you know my name?"
" Ummm... Percy Jackson. Goode High. Swimmer. 16. 18 August. Dating Rachel Dare."
" Are you stalking me?" I asked horrified.
" No dumbo, you came to my school once."
" How does me coming to your school provide you that info?"
" The girls of my school." She said like it was the most obvious thing on the planet and I would be stupid to not know it. I raised an eye brow.
" They couldn't stop talking about you. They stalked your Instagram for weeks."
" Sorry. I don't seem to remember you."
" Justice Academy. Swimming contest? 19 November last year?"
" You are good with dates. I think I do remember. I won, didn't I?"
" You did." She nodded.
" Who are you but? Was that girl your friend? Is she in your school?"
" Yes.. She is a friend. "
Crap Crap Crap!
Annabeth will be killing me now if I got more late than this.
" Bye." I dashed towards the food shop without looking back.
This day was a hella experience.
I ran all the way to the food shop, only stopping once to catch my breath. Annabeth. I looked around, she wasnt in the same table where I had left her. Where was she?
' There she is. ' I spotted her on the table diagnol from where we were sitting before. I made my way to her.
She was looking some where, busy enough to not notice my presence till I cleared my throat.
" Where were you? Do you even see the time? " She gave me a death glare.
" Sorry I was a bit lost and then a girl... anyway, I m hungry." I plopped down on the seat opposite to her and started eating from the other plate.
" Who were you staring at btw?" I wondered taking another bite.
" I No I wasn't. I don't do that. You- you do that." She tried to cover.
If she was looking at a guy, I ain't no one to stop her. Just like my privacy policy, I didnt press her more. She'll tell me when she wants to or if she wants to.
" Sure Beth." I winked.
" Gosh you look gross. Finish it before you talk." She passed me a tissue paper.
" That hurts." I faked feeling hurt.
" Stop it." She said.
She can see right through me.
" Hehe."
" OIII ITS 6:30." A guy yelled and without bothering to look right or left, along with all the people sitting at the store, Annabeth and I locked eyes, pushed back our chairs and scurried to the auditorium.
Annabeth remembered where our seats were and lead the way, we ran up the ramp and climbed up to row 25 where our seats were. Rambling in wasn't easy this time cause the whole auditorium was full of people. I may have stepped on some one's feet once or twice. Finally, we were in and the lights went out. Dimmer lights by the stage were the only ones on.
The crowd went WOOOOOOOOOOOOH. Singer and producer, Henry Jones stepped up on the stage followed by another WOOOOOOOH by mostly the girls.
He had his guitar with him. He is good friends with the girls and is one of the best singer of our generation. Microphone was set in front of him and a chair behind, he settled down with his guitar and played a little chord.
" What's up Manhattan?" Henry shouted.
" WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOH." The crowd yelled.
" What song should I play?" He asked.
All I could hear was a mixed response. I saw a mischievous glint in his eyes.
" Alright." He played a tune and got us all excited like people started jumping and singing along.
Woah-oah, hm-hmm
I was among the sing alongers. People all over were running closer to the stage, trying to record the live.
You've been runnin' 'round, runnin' 'round, runnin' 'round throwin' that dirt all on my name
'Cause you knew that I, knew that I, knew that I'd call you up
You've been going 'round, going 'round, going 'round every party in LA
'Cause you knew that I, knew that I, knew that I'd be at one, oh
I know that dress is karma, perfume regret
You got me thinking 'bout when you were mine, oh
And now I'm all up on ya, what you expect?
But you're not coming home with me tonight
Annabeth and I jogged along with a few people to get a closer view. We had already discussed how she wanted to enjoy the moment and not record the live, so I didn't bother too.
You just want attention
You don't want my heart
Maybe you just hate the thought of me with someone new
Yeah, you just want attention
I knew from the start
You're just making sure I'm never gettin' over you, oh
You've been runnin' round, runnin' round, runnin' round throwing that dirt all on my name
'Cause you knew that I, knew that I, knew that I'd call you up
Baby, now that we're, now that we're, now that we're right here standing face to face
You already know, 'ready know, 'ready know that you won, oh
I know that dress is karma (dress is karma), perfume regret, yeah
You got me thinking 'bout when you were mine, oh
(You got me thinking 'bout when you were mine)
And now I'm all up on ya (all up on ya), what you expect?
(Oh, baby)
But you're not coming home with me tonight, oh no
You just want attention
You don't want my heart
Maybe you just hate the thought of me with someone new, someone new
Yeah, you just want attention, oh
I knew from the start, the start
You're just making sure I'm never gettin' over you, over you, oh
What are you doin' to me?
What are you doin', huh? (What are you doin'?)
What are you doin' to me?
What are you doin', huh? (What are you doin'?)
What are you doin' to me?
What are you doin', huh? (What are you doin'?)
What are you doin' to me?
What are you doin', huh?
I know that dress is karma, perfume regret
You got me thinking 'bout when you were mine
And now I'm all up on ya, what you expect?
But you're not coming home with me tonight
You just want attention
You don't want my heart
Maybe you just hate the thought of me with someone new
Yeah, you just want attention
I knew from the start
You're just making sure I'm never gettin' over you, over you
I was enjoying it and Percy was smiling honestly.
What are you doin' to me? (hey)
What are you doin', huh? (what are you doin', what?)
What are you doin' to me?
What are you doin', huh? (yeah, you just want attention)
What are you doin' to me? (I knew from the start)
What are you doin', huh?
(You're just making sure I'm never gettin' over you)
What are you doin' to me?
What are you doin', huh?
" That was sooo good." I yelled in my ear after the song ended.
" Yeah it was." Annabeth pulled strand of hair behind her ear.
" WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOH." Crowd yelled and clapped their hands.
" What do you wanna hear next?" Henry opened a water bottle, which was placed next to him on the floor and took a big sip.
The crowd was enjoying to their fullest and was full of energy. Soon we were dancing and having so much fun, I am really bad at dancing. Annabeth is much better, but she'll never admit that. I looked at her in awe. She looked graceful. The song I enjoyed the most was when I jumped till I couldn't breathe.
Maybe I came on too strong
Maybe I waited too long
Maybe I played my cards wrong
Oh just a little bit wrong
Baby I apologise for it I could fall or I could fly
Here in your aeroplane
And I could live, I could die
Hanging on the words you say
I've been known to give my all
And jumping in harder than
10,000 rocks on the lake
So don't call me baby
Unless you mean it
And don't tell me you need me
If you don't believe it
So let me know the truth
Before I dive right into you
You're a mystery
I have travelled the world
And there's no other girl like you, no one
What's your history?
Do you have a tendency to lead some people on?
Cause I heard you do
I could fall or I could fly
Here in your aeroplane
And I could live, I could die
Hanging on the words you say
And I've been known to give my all
And lie awake, every day
Don't know how much I can take
So don't call me baby
Unless you mean it
And don't tell me you need me
If you don't believe it
So let me know the truth
Before I dive right into you
I could fall or I could fly
Here in your aeroplane
I could live, I could die
Hanging on the words you say
I've been known to give my all
Sitting back, looking at
Every mess that I made
So don't call me baby
Unless you mean it
And don't tell me you need me
If you don't believe it
let me know the truth
Before I dive right into you
Before I dive right into you
Before I dive right into you
" Calm down Percy,"Annabeth mouthed, I think, cause I was too busy jumping. Soon, he played his last song that was Annabeth's favourite. She sang along to all the lyrics and clapped when he said to clap.
" Now that is what you call awesome." She screeched.
" WOOOH." Was the crowd's reaction.
" SEE YOU SOON AGAIN." Henry walked off the stage waving us goodbye with a big grin on his face..
The lights turned on after a few minutes, and we went to our seats to have a little break. We drank water and soon were standing near the stage again, waiting for the girls.
The lights got dim again and Fab Four was welcomed on stage. They waved their hands in greeting and took their positions. Angela on the drum set, Lily on the casio , Christina in front of the microphone and Julie with her guitar. All four of them were also wearing small microphones, the ones like reality show hosts wear.
" HEY Manhattan." Angela said.
" HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO" Crowd replied.
" How's everyone." Lily asked.
" YEEEEEEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHH. GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOD." We responded.
" SO SHOULD WE START?" Christina questioned.
" YEEESSS." People answered.
" Lets." Julie said.
The tune started with the playing of drums, followed by beautiful guitar chords which were mixed with casio tunes and the legendary voice of Christina. It was a sight for the music lovers as the lights flickered on and off with the band performing. I knew all their songs by heart. I sang along to each one of them, we danced and jumped and clapped. I was lost in the moment when just my favourite song came up. I couldn't resist this one, not once.
" WOOOHO " The crowd began and sang along to the chorus.
I was a liar
I gave in to the fire
I know I should've fought it
At least I'm being honest
Feel like a failure
'Cause I know that I failed you
I should've done you better
'Cause you don't want a liar And I know, and I know, and I know
She gives you everything,
But, boy, I couldn't give it to you
And I know, and I know, and I know
That you got everything,
But I got nothing here without you
So one last time
I need to be the one who takes you home
One more time
I promise, after that, I'll let you go
Baby, I don't care if you got her in your heart
All I really care is you wake up in my arms
One last time
I need to be the one who takes you home
I don't deserve it
I know I don't deserve it,
But stay with me a minute
I swear I'll make it worth it
Can't you forgive me?
At least just temporarily
I know that this is my fault
I should've been more careful
And I know, and I know, and I know
She gives you everything,
But, boy, I couldn't give it to you
And I know, and I know, and I know
That you got everything,
But I got nothing here without you, baby
So one last time
I need to be the one who takes you home
One more time
I promise, after that I'll let you go
Baby, I don't care if you got her in your heart
All I really care is you wake up in my arms
One last time
I need to be the one who takes you home (la li he)
" Sing it loud." Christina turned the microphone in the direction of the crowd. It got them mad and they sang it along.
I know I should've fought it
At least I'm being honest (yeah)
But stay with me a minute
I swear I'll make it worth it, babe
'Cause I don't wanna be without you (Oh)
So one last time
I need to be the one who takes you home (who takes you home, babe)
One more time
I promise, after that I'll let you go
Baby, I don't care if you got her in your heart
All I really care is you wake up in my arms (wake up in my arms)
One last time
I need to be the one who takes you home (yeah)
One last time
I need to be the one who takes you home
Christina was hitting all notes perfectly, not a single miss and her stage presence was great. She never stood still in one place. She walked all over the stage. She even held the microphone and removed it from its stand as she walked towards us. Once or twice, she even got down from the stage and shook a few people's hands while singing simultaneously. I felt euphoric and cheerful. Never could I thank Annabeth enough for bringing me here, for the best night of my life.
They played few more songs from their latest album. Beat drops were crazy as hell.
" Jump jump." Christina yelled jumping herself.
We jumped and danced and the beat drop made the crowd go crazy.
We pulled out our phones along with the crowd and turned on the flash lights, held it high above our heads and moved it in sync with the crowd. That moment was magical.
" Thank you Manhattan. We loved playing here. " Julie said putting down her guitar. The crowd went berserk and begged for another song.
" Lets do it." Angela smiled.
" This is the last song of the night." Lily yelled playing a casio low note. We recognised the song and so did many others as the crowd went insane. People were singing so loud, at one point, it became hard to listen and comprehend what was going on.
Christina's beautiful voice was heard again..
La la
La la la la
La la
La la la
Before I knew Annabeth and I were singing.
I like your smile
I like your vibe
I like your style
But that's not why I love you
This song holds a deeper meaning for me. I just can't some times wait to meet the love of my life, I'll probably be in love with her smile.
And I, I like the way
You're such a star
But that's not why I love you
I won't care if she is popular or not. I just want her to be herself and nobody else.
Hey
Do you feel, do you feel me?
Do you feel what I feel, too?
Do you need, do you need me?
Do you need me?
You don't feel the same though.
You're so beautiful
But that's not why I love you
I'm not sure you know
That the reason I love you is you
Being you
Just you
Yeah the reason I love you is all that we've been through
And that's why I love you
Its hard to say if she will fall for me too. But, it will be worth taking a chance.
La la
La la la la
La la
La la la
I like the way you misbehave
When we get wasted
But that's not why I love you
And how you keep your cool
When I am complicated
But that's not why I love you
I hope she cares for me, even if I forget to do it some time. I will do the same for you.
Hey
Do you feel, do you feel me?
Do you feel what I feel, too?
Do you need, do you need me?
Do you need me?
You're so beautiful
But that's not why I love you
And I'm not sure you know
That the reason I love you is you
Being you
Just you
Yeah the reason I love you is all that we've been through
And that's why I love you
She needs to be the one who understands me the best, who knows what I like and what not, who is never afraid to voice her opinion, but still respects mine if we are conflicting. I wanna meet her soon and then never let go.
Yeah - Oh
Oh
Even though we didn't make it through
I am always here for you
Yeah, yeah, yeah
You're so beautiful
But that's not why I love you
I'm not sure you know
That the reason I love you is you
Being you
Just you
Yeah the reason I love you is all that we've been through
And that's why I love you
Just show up soon where ever you are. Its hard to wait.
La la
La la la la (oh oh)
La la
La la la (That's why I love you)
La la
La la la la (oh oh)
La la
La la la (That's why I love you)
I was jumping and dancing along while Annabeth was kind of just lost. She probably was thinking as always.
With that song, we saw the end of the concert and the girls bowed down together holding hands. I got one last glimpse of that beautiful face as she walked off the stage and soon the we were cleared out.
" There." I saw Frederick waving at us from the driver's window and my dad was in passenger's seat. I dragged Annabeth by her hand.
" How was it?" Dad asked me.
" Fabulous Dad." I said elated
" It was great." Annabeth said as she put on a jacket. She was so tired that she feel asleep on the way back. Her head was falling forward as the car moved faster. She could have hit her head on the front seat so, I held her head and bent it so that it was resting on my lap. A speed breaker woke her up from the deep sleep she was in.
" Sorry," She said and turned her eyes to look out the window.
" I don't mind." I put a hand on her shoulder. She smiled and I did the same.
I changed my outfit quickly as I lied in bed looking at the pictures we had clicked today.
It was a long day after all.
I slept at Annabeth's house.
Made up with Rachel.
Jason showed up.
Met Christina( YAAAAAAAAAAAY).
Got kissed by an unknown girl.
Finally, had the best time with my best friend.
' Back?' My phone pinged.
It was Rachel.
' Yes. Enjoyed to my fullest. Sooooooooooo Happy.' I replied back.
' That's great. Have a good sleep now.' She sent.
' Just about to. You too.'
' Good Night. Love ya.'
' Gn.' I sent back.
' You don't love her.' A wise voice inside my head said.
" I dunno," I said as I fell asleep.
Annabeth
" He looks Perfect." I said not taking my eyes off him.
Just as we were at the top of the stairs I paused for a moment to admire Percy Jackson. He was on his phone.
He was wearing a black buttoned shirt which had white bordered uneven sized squares on it, under it was plain white round neck t-shirt with black jeans. His shirt was rolled upto his elbows which made him look even more attractive. His hair looked a bit combed for now. They are going to be back to their disheveled self in a while. He was wearing that beautiful and extra expensive watch Rachel Dare had bought him for his birthday. Guess they made up. He was wearing a white converse with 3 black stripes on each side. Anyway he looks even more handsome than ever. Just beyond Gorgeous and absolutely Perfect.
" Hey if you are done staring can we go?" Piper asked in my ear.
" Shuddap." I whisper yelled.
" Go on then. " I heard her say as I nodded.
I grabbed her hand started walking down. The heels she forced me to wear started making tik tok sound which gathered everyone's attention. I held my head high as I walked down. Sally, Mom, Jason and Percy were gathered waiting for me. I saw Percy look up from his phone at me and of course he shot me a sweet smile. I almost stumbled thanks to that beautiful smile.
But I gracefully walked downstairs.
" Looking great Anns." Jason was the first one to compliment.
" Stunning." Sally added.
" So pretty." Mom said.
" Thanks." I muttered.
" You look beautiful Annabeth." Percy said.
" You look great too." I managed.
' Beyond Gorgeous if I could say.'
" I got you some thing." Percy said digging in his pocket.
" W-what?" I asked curiously.
He pulled out a small rectangular box from his pocket.
" You remember that brooch you wanted to buy but you couldn't. Well no-no don't be super excited slash surprised I couldn't find that similar thing. But look at this." He said handing me the box.
" WOW." I said shocked. It was a pendant. I had seen a brooch with flower design and an 'A' engraved on it. It had the exact same design on it.
" Where did you find it?" Piper asked leaning over to have a look.
Percy just smirked.
" WOW Percy thank you so much." I unable to tear my eyes from it.
" Let me see." Sally said extending her hand. I passed it to her. She was completely awed and passed it over to my mom. Finally when everyone was done seeing it I got it back.
" Put it on." Percy encouraged.
" Yeah." Piper said.
" Percy should do it for her." Jason said secretly winking at me.
' Gods even he knows. Probably the whole world can see except for Mr Percy Jackson.'
" Yeah Percy."
" GO."
" Okay." He said.
He walked over right behind me and took the box from my hand. I don't know why that was making me nervous. ' Act normal.' I told myself.
I heard him taking it out of the box. I stiffened a bit.
"Ummm... your hair." He pointed out.
" Yeah." I said and with my hand I gathered them all on my left shoulder. He moved closer. I could feel his breath on my bare skin.
He put it on my neck and struggled a bit with being able to lock it. Jason and Piper wouldn't stop giving me weird looks. Now if Sally and Mom came to know too, I wont be surprised.
I ignored the stupid blush that was creeping up on my face. He finally managed to tie it THANKFULLY.
" Looks beautiful," Percy commented. Piper quickly came forward to set back my hair.
' Good luck. Tell him.' Piper mouthed.
' No.' I mouthed back.
" Come on now lets leave." Sally said walking towards the door. We all followed her lead. Jason and Piper left to their respective houses and we settled down in the car.
The car ride wasn't as long as I had expected it to be. Percy was teased all the way. I laughed till my stomach couldn't take it anymore. We reached the arena pretty soon.
" Annabeth, take care of you both. " Sally said apprehensively.
" Mom? " Percy said, his eyes widening. She sighed.
Mom and I laughed at the pair.
" Take care. We are leaving. " Mom said getting back in the car.
" Oh and Percy? " Sally sticked her head out the window.
" Yes? " He asked.
" Don't. " She shook her head 2 times, " Don't faint. " She winked and the car roared away.
" Aahhh. " Percy blew out his cheeks and crossed his arms , like a little baby.
" Come on. They are just teasing you." I put a hand on his shoulder.
We walked in through the double doors, there was a guard at the door. There were 4 cops on duty. The concert was going to be in the auditorium of this palace.
I saw press and paparazzi everywhere. They were covering every nook and corner of the place. The building was right ahead of us. We walked over to see the whole place was full of people. There were so many people here, just to see the Fab Four perform. We reached the door of the main building. NO paparazzi was allowed beyond this gate. It was 4'o clock. The guard demanded our tickets. I showed them to him. People were being sent in two directions. One I suppose was where the auditorium was headed towards. WE were sent the other way, probably, where we had the meet and greet. We walked behind a group of people who were heading in the same way. Nervousness was filling me up. We walked silently synchronously, but it wasn't quiet around us. We stopped, about 20 feet from a door. It was the line. The wait was quite long. There were about 18-19 people in front of us.
" Whoa !" Escaped my lips, as I saw the longest line I had ever seen. The line was about 5 times bigger than it was when we approached. We waited in the line as it continued to grow bigger. After waiting for about one hour, a guard came to stand in front of the door. The door opened after 20 minutes.
" The moment has come. " I squeezed Percy's arm, who had been quiet all this time.
He nodded and gulped.
The line started moving. In a few moments, I am going to meet 4 celebrities. WOW. This is going to be awesome.
" Come. " I said after 15 minutes, when it was our turn.
OMIGOSSSSH.
Percy was standing stiff as a board. I patted him on the forearm. He seemed to come out of a trance. I gave him a questioning glance. He caught my eye, shook his head and said, " Just thinking."
He trudged forward. I caught up with him, taking a big step. We made our way through the door and were ushered in by a security person who told us to wait while the people in front of us took their pictures. I saw the four of them Angela , Lily , Christina and Julie standing there about 3 feet apart from each other, looking like pretty angels. Percy's favourite was on number 3.
This room was little with space for no more than 25 people to stand. There was a camera guy. Those people left and the security person motioned us to go on.
I went behind Perce, allowing him to go forward and enjoy the moment.
He walked up to Angela said a quick hi, clicked a picture and hurriedly moved to the next one, Lily. I followed behind.
" Hey." I grinned. She shared the same energy. She put an arm around my shoulder and we posed for a picture. I plodded forward to greet Lily and a big smile covered my face as I was going see Percy's dream coming true. I quickly took a picture with Lily, not wishing to miss the moment.
We started together to CHRISTINA. Percy made sure to not trip, something he was worried about.
" Hey." I said confidently.
" HI," She said lifting her hand.
I took a quick picture with her. " Hey," She said to Percy.
He just stood dumbfounded staring at her.
Gosh! What is he doing. I rolled my eyes at him.
" H- hi." He muttered, red out of embarrassment and quickly headed forward.
" I love you." He told her.
Christina smiled big and said," Love you too." She put her arm around his waist and took a pic.
" Can I umm.. hug you?"
She grinned mischievously and hugged him for about 10 seconds.
" I love you." He muttered again before we moved forth to the last member, Julie, who was my favourite.
We took a group picture and they sent us out.
Percy walked out keeping his hands crossed on his heart.
" What are you tryna do?" I asked.
" Here. " He seized my hand and put it on his heart.
' Only if he knew, him doing that is not good for my heart. '
" Its fast. " I declared after examining.
" Did you hear that beth? She said she loved me too. " He said excited.
" Yeah. " I chuckled.
" I felt like my heart would just jump out when I saw her. She looks so pretty. Up close, she looks better. Beautiful. When she touched me, have you ever felt that pounding in your heart?"
' Hell yes you dumb ass. Every time when you touch me.'
" No? " I faked confusion.
" Hmm.. you'll know when you feel it. It was just like that. "
" Of course. " I muttered.
" I am so happy. " He looked at me.
" I see that. " I said. The area was being cleared and people were being moved towards the auditorium.
" Thank you."
" Anything for you. "
' And I mean it. '
" I cant wait to hear her live. "
" That should be interesting." I agreed. We found the big auditorium, big enough to have thousands of people and found our seats. The stage was set according to the Band's preference. There was a microphone in the centre surrounded by a drum set on the left and a casio on the right. There was no guitar though. The place was decorated beautifully. There was supposed to be an opening act at 6:30, after that around 7:25 the Fab Four will start there performance.
I was hungry. My stomach growled.
" I am hungry," I said after we had found our seats and made sure we don't forget them.
" Me too." Percy extended his hand and stood up. I held his hand and we rambled out to get some food. There was a food shop not far from the auditorium.
I wanted a sandwich and he ordered the same.
" I gotta use the washroom," He said after a while and got up from his seat.
I waited patiently, it was only 5:45. We still got 45 minutes before the show.
" Hey," Some one behind me put a hand on my shoulder. Alertness instincts in my body got active and I turned to see a boy around my age standing there. He looked familiar though I couldn't trace his name in my memory.
I glared at him. He had baby blue eyes and brownish red head.
" Annabeth, right?" He sat next to me. I never invited him to sit next to me.
" Yes and who should you be?" I asked my temper rising.
" Adam Brown, same school, senior year." He said casually.
" Okay, what are you doing here?" I pointed at the seat he was sitting in as I scooted away a little.
" Damn, you are beautiful." He looked down at my legs.
I looked at him with disgust clear on my face and rose on my feet to go find another seat till Percy returned. I turned over and felt him grab my fore arm.
" Let go." I felt anger rise in all my body.
" You are hella attractive and hot, go out with me. " I could see lust in those eyes.
" I am not interested. Let go before I end up killing you."
" Oh I get it. You are trying to play hard to get."
I managed to free my hand from his grasp.
" I am not doing any such thing. You better get lost before-"
" Before your boyfriend shows up?"
" I don't have a boyfriend." I snapped.
" How did I never notice you were so damn sexy." His eyes were full of lust again and he wouldn't stop giving me those lecherous looks.
I wanted to slap him so bad that he wouldn't ever be able to look at anyone with those baby blue eyes of him, but I decided against it as it would only spoil my mood and I wouldn't be able to enjoy the show. I cleared out of the table without caring if a few people saw it or not.
" Two Sandwiches." The guy at the counter announced. I strode to pick it up and settled down on another table waiting for Percy.
I was enjoying my sandwich when it felt like I was being watched. I looked up to see that guy still looking at me. Exasperation took control of me as I rose to my feet, and marched towards the guy with the whole intention to give him a good beating.
I was half way when some one swiftly, stepped in front of me and put up his hand, " Easy there, pretty lady." He said.
" Move over." I scowled at him.
" I'll call the security for you." He said lifting both his hands. I considered that for a moment. He waited for my signal.
" Hmm." I nodded. Adam Brown was sent away after everyone present there supported my argument.
' I am teaching him a lesson at school.' I told myself.
" Thank you." I said to the other guy.
" It was my duty." He bowed.
" That's rather flattering."
" Is it?" He laughed. He was cute. He had deep brown eyes and platinum blond hair and a sweet laughter.
" I am Cander Green, and you must be Annabeth?"
" Annabeth Chase." I completed.
" Nice to meet you Annabeth Chase." Cander smiled genuinely.
" Same here." My cheeks flushed.
" Where's your friend?" He asked.
Right. Where the hell did Percy go?
" He left to use the washroom."
" Its been long."
" Rather long. " I glanced at my watch, it was 6'o clock.
" I am here with my brother and his friends. " He glanced at a group of people huddled in the far right corner.
My stomach growled yet again.
" I think I'll leave you and your food alone now. " He chuckled.
I gave him a small smile and he left and went back to sit with his friends.
He talked to them brightly and was amiable to everyone.
I didnt realise I was staring until I heard someone clear their throat.
Frustrated, I looked up to see my best friend standing next to me.
" Where were you? Do you even see the time? " I almost yelled.
" Sorry I was a bit lost and then a girl... anyway, I m hungry." He plopped down on the seat opposite to me and grabbed the other plate and started eating.
" Who were you staring at btw?" He asked amidst taking another bite.
" I No I wasn't. I don't do that. You- you do that." I lied.
" Sure Beth." Percy winked.
" Gosh you look gross. Finish it before you talk." I brought up his gross eating habits.
" That hurts." He faked a hurt expression.
" Stop it."
" Hehe."
We almost ran to the auditorium when some one yelled," OIII ITS 6:30." Without bothering to look right or left, everybody who was sitting casually, got up and dashed to the auditorium. We were amongst those people.
I remembered where our seats were, we ran on the ramp and climbed up to row 25 where our seats were, we rambled in occasionally muttering a sorry, when I felt like I stepped on some one's foot . We settled down and I noticed the place was full now as compared to how it was an hour ago.
Without warning the lights dimmed and the crowd went WOOOOOOOOOOOOH. Singer and producer, Henry Jones stepped up on the stage followed by another WOOOOOOOH by the girls.
Excitement and thrill kicked in my body. He had his guitar with him. A microphone was placed in front of him and a chair behind him. He settled on the chair and set his microphone accordingly.
" What's up Manhattan?" Henry yelled.
" WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOH." The crowd yelled.
" What song should I play?" He asked.
That earned him a mixed response.
" Alright." He said and played a tune which got them excited and everyone started singing along with him.
Woah-oah, hm-hmm
I knew this one. It was Henry's biggest hit till date. We started singing along and people all over were running closer to the stage, trying to record the live.
You've been runnin' 'round, runnin' 'round, runnin' 'round throwin' that dirt all on my name
'Cause you knew that I, knew that I, knew that I'd call you up
You've been going 'round, going 'round, going 'round every party in LA
'Cause you knew that I, knew that I, knew that I'd be at one, oh
I know that dress is karma, perfume regret
You got me thinking 'bout when you were mine, oh
And now I'm all up on ya, what you expect?
But you're not coming home with me tonight
I didn't want to record it. I believe in enjoying the moment and so I did. We got up and moved closer to the stage.
You just want attention
You don't want my heart
Maybe you just hate the thought of me with someone new
Yeah, you just want attention
I knew from the start
You're just making sure I'm never gettin' over you, oh
You've been runnin' round, runnin' round, runnin' round throwing that dirt all on my name
'Cause you knew that I, knew that I, knew that I'd call you up
Baby, now that we're, now that we're, now that we're right here standing face to face
You already know, 'ready know, 'ready know that you won, oh
I know that dress is karma (dress is karma), perfume regret, yeah
You got me thinking 'bout when you were mine, oh
(You got me thinking 'bout when you were mine)
And now I'm all up on ya (all up on ya), what you expect?
(Oh, baby)
But you're not coming home with me tonight, oh no
You just want attention
You don't want my heart
Maybe you just hate the thought of me with someone new, someone new
Yeah, you just want attention, oh
I knew from the start, the start
You're just making sure I'm never gettin' over you, over you, oh
What are you doin' to me?
What are you doin', huh? (What are you doin'?)
What are you doin' to me?
What are you doin', huh? (What are you doin'?)
What are you doin' to me?
What are you doin', huh? (What are you doin'?)
What are you doin' to me?
What are you doin', huh?
I know that dress is karma, perfume regret
You got me thinking 'bout when you were mine
And now I'm all up on ya, what you expect?
But you're not coming home with me tonight
You just want attention
You don't want my heart
Maybe you just hate the thought of me with someone new
Yeah, you just want attention
I knew from the start
You're just making sure I'm never gettin' over you, over you
I was enjoying it and Percy was smiling honestly.
What are you doin' to me? (hey)
What are you doin', huh? (what are you doin', what?)
What are you doin' to me?
What are you doin', huh? (yeah, you just want attention)
What are you doin' to me? (I knew from the start)
What are you doin', huh?
(You're just making sure I'm never gettin' over you)
What are you doin' to me?
What are you doin', huh?
" That was sooo good." Percy yelled in my ear after the song was over.
" Yeah it was." I pulled strand of hair behind my ear.
" WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOH." People yelled and clapped their hands. I joined in.
" What do you wanna hear next?" Henry opened a water bottle, which was placed next to him on the floor and took a big sip.
The crowd was full of energy and their faces clearly showed they were having fun. He played a few other songs. We danced and swayed our bodies to the music, even though we both suck at dancing, but, the main point was we were having fun. My favourite song was the one he played in the end.
As the smile fell from your face, I fell with it
Our faces blue
There's a heart stain on the carpet
I left it, I left it with you
" Whoooooooooooooa! " I screamed before I knew.
" I love this one." I explained to Percy who was looking at me questioningly.
Yeah, the truth is that I'm sorry
Though I told you not to worry
I'm just some dumb kid
Trying to kid myself
That I got my shit together
I was screaming the lyrics at the top of my lungs.
So go get runnin', won't you hurry?
While it's light out, while it's early
Before I start to miss any part of this
And change my mind, whatever
" I wanna see your hands." Henry said moving his hands and dancing. Everyone copied him and danced.
I say I wanna settle down
Build your hopes up like a tower
I'm giving you the run around
I'm just a lost boy
Not ready to be found
Not ready to be found
I'm just a lost boy
Not ready to be found
I don't care much for locks on the window
To keep me at bay
I'll leave you one last kiss on your pillow
'Fore I fly away
Yeah, we knew from the beginning
That this wasn't never ending
Shouldn't stay too long
'Cause we're both too young
To give into forever
I say I wanna settle down
Build your hopes up like a tower
I'm giving you the run around
I'm just a lost boy
Not ready to be found
Not ready to be found
I'm just a lost boy
So what are you waiting for?
'Cause someone could love you more
I'm just a lost boy, lost boy
So what are you waiting for?
'Cause someone could love you more
I'm just a lost boy, lost boy
So what are you waiting for?
'Cause someone could love you more
I'm just a lost boy, lost boy
So what are you waiting for?
'Cause someone could love you more
I'm just a lost boy, lost boy
I say I wanna settle down
Build your hopes up like a tower
I'm giving you the run around
I'm just a lost boy
Not ready to be found
Not ready to be found
I'm just a lost boy
Not ready to be found
" Now that is what you call awesome." I screeched.
WOOOH."
" SEE YOU SOON AGAIN." Henry walked off the stage.
Not long after the lights turned on and we returned to our seats. It was a 15 minute break. We drank water and were standing near the stage again, waiting.
The lights got dim again and we welcomed Fab Four on the stage. The four of them took their positions. Angela on the drum set, Lily on the casio , Christina in front of the microphone and Julie with her guitar. All four of them were also wearing small microphones, the ones like reality show hosts wear.
" HEY Manhattan." Angela said.
" HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO" Crowd replied.
" How's everyone." Lily asked
" YEEEEEEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHH. GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOD." We responded.
" SO SHOULD WE START?" Christina questioned.
" YEEESSS." People answered.
" Lets." Julie said.
It started with drums, the Guitar followed mixed with high notes from the casio and the beautiful voice of Christina. The lights flickered on and off making it a beautiful sight for all music lovers. The first song they played was their debut single of their very first solo album.
" WOOOHO " The crowd began and sang along to the chorus.
Tell me what you want
What you like
It's okay
I'm a little curious, too
Tell me if it's wrong
If it's right
I don't care
I can keep a secret, can you?
Christina took the microphone and removed it from its stand as she walked towards us. She made her way all over the stage while singing and hit all notes perfectly. Well, maybe, Percy could be right. She is a good vocalist.
Got my mind on your body and your body on my mind
Got a taste for the cherry, I just need to take a bite
Don't tell your mother
Kiss one another
Die for each other
We're cool for the summer
(Ha)
Ooh, ooh
" Sing it loud." Christina turned the microphone in the direction of the crowd. They sang louder than ever and jumped up and down.
Take me down into your paradise
Don't be scared 'cause I'm your body type
Just something that we wanna try
'Cause you and I
We're cool for the summer
Tell me if I won
If I did
What's my prize?
I just wanna play with you, too
Even if they judge
Fuck it
I'll do the time
I just wanna have some fun with you
Got my mind on your body and your body on my mind
Got a taste for the cherry, I just need to take a bite
Don't tell your mother
Kiss one another
Die for each other
We're cool for the summer
(Ha)
Ooh, ooh
Take me down into your paradise
Don't be scared 'cause I'm your body type
Just something that we wanna try
'Cause you and I
We're cool for the summer
(Ha)
We're cool for the summer
We're cool for the summer
Shh... don't tell your mother
Got my mind on your body and your body on my mind
Got a taste for the cherry, I just need to take a bite
(Take me down) Take me down into your paradise
(Don't be scared)Don't be scared 'cause I'm your body type
Just something that we wanna try (wanna try)
'Cause you and I (you and I)
We're cool for the summer
(Take me down) We're cool for the summer
(Don't be scared) 'Cause I'm your body type
Just something that we wanna try
'Cause you and I (you and I)
We're cool for the summer
(Ha)
Ooh
We're cool for the summer.
They played few more songs from their latest album. Euphoria was filling me and I took some time to breathe. The chorus of the last song got me bad.
" Jump jump." Christina yelled jumping herself.
We jumped and danced and the beat drop made the crowd go crazy. In the middle of a song, I looked at Percy. He was so happy. He had the biggest grin cover his face. I felt contented.
A few more songs were played and it was plain awesome. I enjoyed and had the time of my life with my best friend. Nothing could make me more happy and cheerful. We had our phones pulled out along with everyone and turned on the flash lights, held it high above our heads and moved it in sync with the crowd. That moment was magical.
" Thank you Manhattan. We loved playing here. " Julie said as she put down her guitar. The crowd went crazy and begged for another song.
" Lets do it." Angela encouraged.
" This is the last song of the night." Lily yelled playing a casio low note. I recognised the song and so did many others as the crowd went berserk.
Christina's beautiful voice was heard again..
La la
La la la la
La la
La la la
Percy started singing the song and I followed.
I like your smile
I like your vibe
I like your style
But that's not why I love you
I loved his smile and his style.
And I, I like the way
You're such a star
But that's not why I love you
He is the most popular kid at school. Everybody knows his name, but that's not why I like him. I have liked him since ages before that.
Hey
Do you feel, do you feel me?
Do you feel what I feel, too?
Do you need, do you need me?
Do you need me?
You don't feel the same though.
You're so beautiful
But that's not why I love you
I'm not sure you know
That the reason I love you is you
Being you
Just you
Yeah the reason I love you is all that we've been through
And that's why I love you
I see him dancing, jumping and moving his hands. He looks so good. I was staring at him. He looked handsome. But that's not why I love-like him. Its because of him being the cute, sweet and dorky guy he is.
La la
La la la la
La la
La la la
I like the way you misbehave
When we get wasted
But that's not why I love you
And how you keep your cool
When I am complicated
But that's not why I love you
He cares for me a lot and doesn't refrain from showing that. I remember when some one in History stole my project and submitted it under their name, Percy fought for me, which earned him a 3 day suspension. He convinced the teacher and made that kid apologise to me in front of the whole school. And the time when I thought nothing could go right anymore, he kept his cool and stayed by my side all day. He didn't leave till I felt it was okay.
Hey
Do you feel, do you feel me?
Do you feel what I feel, too?
Do you need, do you need me?
Do you need me?
You're so beautiful
But that's not why I love you
And I'm not sure you know
That the reason I love you is you
Being you
Just you
Yeah the reason I love you is all that we've been through
And that's why I love you
And I couldn't stop looking at Percy enjoying himself. He makes me happy and that's what I want. I love seeing him happy and it makes me even more happy if I am the reason he is happy.
Yeah - Oh
Oh
Even though we didn't make it through
I am always here for you
Yeah, yeah, yeah
You're so beautiful
But that's not why I love you
I'm not sure you know
That the reason I love you is you
Being you
Just you
Yeah the reason I love you is all that we've been through
And that's why I love you
' Am I falling for him?'
La la
La la la la (oh oh)
La la
La la la (That's why I love you)
Ever since we were kids.
La la
La la la la (oh oh)
La la
La la la (That's why I love you)
The concert ended with that song and we left for our homes." There." Percy grabbed my hand and pulled me along as I saw Dad waving at us from the driver's window.
Poseidon and Dad were there to pick us up, like they had planned.
" How was it?" Poseidon asked his son.
" Fabulous Dad." Percy said eagerly.
" It was great." I pulled on a jacket. It was cold outside. I fell asleep way back home. I woke up on feeling a bump. It was the speed breaker. My head was resting on Percy's lap.
" Sorry," I turned away my eyes to look out the window.
" I don't mind." Percy bent forward and put his hand on my shoulder. I shot him a smile and he smiled back.
I was too tired to change my outfit on reaching home, but I couldn't fall asleep in those tight clothes. So I changed into my pyjamas, quick as a fox and plopped down on the bed thinking about the best night of my life. It wouldn't have that been fun if Percy wasn't with me.
' You love him?' The voice inside my head asked. This time I didn't deny. I couldn't and I knew it. It was clear to me just as crystal.
" I do." I answered before I fell asleep.
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