Chapter threee, here it is ;D And this chapter is dedicated to one of my fave bands of all time: ALL TIME LOW !
After the dance, I went home with a large toothy grin plastered on my face.
I, Isabella Swan, was dating Edward Anthony Cullen!
Tonight, would forever be a memorable night.
I pulled up my phone and texted Edward all the way to my bedroom.
B,
Tonight would be always memorable.
-Edward
I smiled
Always memorable
:[ I have to wait for Monday to see you again
-Bella
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B,
We don't have to wait. Do you want to go to a concert on Saturday night? I have tickets to an All Time Low concert and Alice is coming.
-Edward
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I'd love to (:
-Bella
My phone then rang.
"Bella?" my mom said as I picked up.
"Hi, mom," I greeted her.
"Sweetheart, I won't get back from Paris until Sunday while your father is up in Washington, D.C. till Monday and your cousin from London is arriving at LAX tomorrow morning," she continued, "Will you and the driver pick her up tomorrow? I know you love your cousin."
"Yeah sure mom, love you, bye," I hung up.
Yes! My cousin was coming. She was fourteen and went to school in a boarding school in London. Don't get me wrong; she doesn't have a British accent. She was born here in the U.S. and goes to an international school.
Maybe she could go with us to the concert tomorrow so Alice could have a companion.
I said goodnight to Edward and slept.
As the crack of dawn creeped through my bedroom window, I opened my eyes. Changing into a pair of jeans, my A&F blouse, and a pair of Vans, I picked up my phone and told Joey where we were headed.
The traffic was horrendous and we got to LAX after three hours.
"That's her," I pointed at a 5 foot three figure by the International flights area.
I got out of the car and ran to hug my cousin, Samantha. She liked to be referred to as Sami.
"Sami!" I hugged her.
"Bella, hey!" she hugged me back. Her hands let go of her luggage and they tumbled to the concrete floor.
We got in the car and talked animatedly on the way back to the house.
"You can stay in either the extra room next to mine or the guest house, your pick," I smiled.
She rolled her eyes and said, "Do you really have to ask? You know the room upstairs is basically mine."
Sami placed her luggage in her room and went downstairs to join me for lunch.
"So I hear you got a boyfriend now, eh, cuz?"
I turned tomato red and whispered, "no?"
She laughed and turned to the glass sliding door leading to the pool.
"I always come here every Thanksgiving vacation and I keep wondering if my parents would be proud of me," she spoke softly.
"Sami, your parents would be proud of you. Look at yourself; you're on a scholarship in one of the world's most well achieved school. I'm simply proud to be your cousin."
I knew she had been in a trance state since her parents died two years ago in a plane crash. Ever since, she focused herself on her studies. However, she seemed happier now. Maybe it was because she had a family after all.
She smiled at me and rinsed her plate at the sink.
We watched a movie in the family room and grabbed some popcorn.
After watching "Wall-E," I told her about our plans for tonight.
"So, I've got a couple of friends who are going to a concert tonight. You up for it?"
"What kind of concert," she questioned.
"All Time Low," I said calmly. I knew this was one of her favorite bands.
She squealed and jumped up and down.
Two hours later…
We were preparing for the concert and decided to settle on matching ATL shirts while I wore purple skinnies and she put on pair of dark blue jeans. Mrs. Cullen would pick us up in half an hour.
I curled my hair and put on some eyeliner while Sami stayed the natural way. Besides, her natural way defined pretty.
We had the same hair color so both let out hair hung; mine curled and hers naturally straight.
Both wearing matching blue DC shoes, we headed downstairs to wait at the foyer.
I heard the sound of Mrs. Cullen's brand new BMW X5 and we got in.
The car was crowded; Mrs. Cullen and Emmett in the front seat, Alice and Sami sat in the middle row while Edward and I sat in the back row. There was only one seat left.
"Sami!," Alice said excitedly, "Its been six months! I miss you. How's school?"
They both blabbered in the front seat while Edward and I silently sat next to each other. I was nervous to grab his hand or even go nearer to him than two inches. I guessed he was kind of nervous too.
Halfway through the car ride, the distance between us got closer.
The car was actually very noisy; Mrs. Cullen was talking into her phone through the Bluetooth earpiece; Emmett was talking on the phone with Rosalie, making kissy sounds (bleh); Alice and Sami were talking and laughing VERY loudly and Edward and I…well…we sat really quietly.
"What's wrong with you guys?" Sami asked as she turned around, "Is everything okay?"
"YES!" we both said together. I blushed and he chuckled. Sami raised her eyebrows and turned around to keep talking with Alice.
Edwards hand was trembling as he reached to mine. His warm fingers touched my palm and I immediately grabbed on to his hand. Our fingers were intertwined with one another.
I blushed and smiled. Never would I want for this moment to end. I gently closed my eyes and instinctively leaned into his shoulder.
"Kids we're here!" Mrs. Cullen said enthusiastically.
I opened my eyes. Looking up at Edward, I saw a small smile on his face.
We were dropped off in front of the stadium. We were two hours early so the line for entrance wasn't too long. In fact, it was about to get shorter.
"Move!" Emmett bellowed as he pushed fans aside. Many complained as we reached the front of the line.
"Excuse me, sir," the entrance man said, "please return to the end of the line."
"I don't think you get it. I'm Emmett McCarty, my father owns this stadium."
The man's eyes widened and he let all of us pass inside. Emmett lead us to the front row where he met Rosalie, her brother, Jasper, and his best friend, Gabe.
Alice's eyes brightened as she walked up to Jasper and gave him hug.
Edward and I sat down at the exact center of the stadium, that way we could see the whole band perform. Alice and Jasper sat down next to me while Emmett and Rose sat next to Edward. Sami was seated next to Gabe beside Alice. It was a like a quad date; except for the fact that Sami and Gabe barely knew each other. Maybe they'd get to know each other during the concert. *wink*wink*nudge*nudge*
The opening act came up on stage; it was the band the Academy Is… and they were playing the acoustic version of "About A Girl"
As the opening chords blasted around the large room, Edward grabbed my waist and pulled me close to him. He bent down and whispered, "This song is for you."
As the first words came out, his voice did too. Edward could sing, very well.
One song about a girl
I can't breathe when I'm around her
I'll wait here everyday
In case she'll scratch the surface
She'll never notice
I'm not in love
This is not my heart
I'm not gonna waste these words
About a girl
Last night I knew what to say
But you weren't there to hear it
These lines so well rehearsed
Tongue tied and overloaded
You never notice
I'm not in love
This is not my heart
I'm not gonna waste these words
About a girl
I'm not in love
This is not your song
I'm not gonna waste these words
About a girl
To be loved, to be loved
What more could you ask for
To be loved, to be loved
Everyone wants
To be loved, to be loved
What more could you ask for
To be loved, to be loved
Everyone...
I'm not in love
This is not my heart
I'm not gonna waste these words
I'm not in love
This is not my heart
I'm not gonna waste these words
About a girl
I'm not in love
This is not your song
I'm not gonna waste these words
About a girl
We applauded and Edward whispered again, "You know, the song is a bit on the opposite. My feeling oppose the lyrics.
I am in love
This really is your song
I wrote these gentle words
About my girl"
"Thank you," I quickly pecked him on his cheek. My eyes widened, that was not on purpose- that was out of instinct.
Edward's grip on my waist loosened. I looked up at him and noticed he had a huge grin on his face.
"Are you happy," I asked him.
He nodded and turned back to the concert. The band was entering the stage.
"How's everybody doing?!" Alex Gaskarth, the lead singer yelled to the audience.
Thunderous voices replied in an unintelligible way.
Time to lay claim to the evidence
Fingerprints sell me out
But our footprints washed away
From the docks downtown
It's been getting late for days
And I feel myself deserving of a little time off
We can kick it here for hours
And just mouth off about the world
And how we know it's going straight to hell
Pass me another bottle, honey
The Jaeger's so sweet
But if it keeps you around, then I'm down
Meet me on Thames Street
I'll take you out
Though I'm hardly worth your time
In the cold, you look so fierce
But I'm warming up
Because the tension's like a fire
We'll hit South Broadway in a matter of minutes
And like a bad movie, I'll drop a line
Fall in the grave I've been digging myself
But there's room for two
Six feet under the stars
I should have known better than to call you out
(On a night like this, a night like this)
If not for you, I know I'd tear this place to the ground
(But I'm all right like this, all right like this)
I'm gonna roll the dice
Before you sober up and get gone
I'm always in over my head
Thames Street
I'll take you out
Though I'm hardly worth your time
In the cold, you look so fierce
But I'm warming up
Because the tension's like a fire
We'll hit South Broadway in a matter of minutes
And like a bad movie, I'll drop a line
Fall in the grave I've been digging myself
But there's room for two
Six feet under the stars
Time to lay claim to the evidence
Fingerprints sell me out
But our footprints washed away
I'm guilty, but I'm safe for one more day
Overdressed and underage
Do you really need see an ID?
This is embarrassing as hell
But I can cover for it so well
When we're six feet under the stars
Thames Street
I'll take you out
Though I'm hardly worth your time
In the cold you look so fierce
But I'm warming up
Because the tension's like a fire
We'll hit South Broadway in a matter of minutes
And like a bad movie, I'll drop a line
Fall in the grave I've been digging myself
But there's room for two
Six feet under the stars
Six feet under the stars
Six feet under the stars
The opening band song immediately made the fans go literally crazed.
The whole gang raised our hands up and the air and yelled out, "Remembering Sunday!"
Alex looked down at our row and winked at us. He took out a classic acoustic guitar and went up to the microphone.
"Okay, so, my duet partner Juliet Simms couldn't make it today. So the band and I decided to invite two girls up on stage to sing her part."
About a million girls screamed and soon, hands were being shot up in the air. I raised my arm and jumped up and down.
Alex looked around the whole auditorium and his eyes landed on our row. I grinned.
Alex said, "Kaye, those the brunette in the front row and the pixie close by."
Alice and I screamed and ran to the stage. We settled ourselves on the mic nearby and looked around.
The whole stadium was crowded; I was shaking in fear but also excited. I specifically looked at Edward to make my fears go away; it worked.
Alex grabbed his guitar and began to play the song.
He woke up from dreaming and put on his shoes
Started making his way past two in the morning
He hasn't been sober for days
Leaning now into the breeze
Remembering Sunday, he falls to his knees
They had breakfast together
But two eggs don't last
Like the feeling of what he needs
Now this place seems familiar to him
She pulled on his hand with a devilish grin
She led him upstairs, she led him upstairs
Left him dying to get in
Forgive me, I'm trying to find
My calling, I'm calling at night
I don't mean to be a bother,
But have you seen this girl?
She's been running through my dreams
And it's driving me crazy, it seems
I'm gonna ask her to marry me
Even though she doesn't believe in love,
He's determined to call her bluff
Who could deny these butterflies?
They're filling his gut
Waking the neighbors, unfamiliar faces
He pleads, oh he tries
But he's only denied
Now he's dying to get inside
Forgive me, I'm trying to find
My calling, I'm calling at night
I don't mean to be a bother,
But have you seen this girl?
She's been running through my dreams
And it's driving me crazy, it seems
I'm gonna ask her to marry me
The neighbors said she moved away
Funny how it rained all day
I didn't think much of it then
But it's starting to all make sense
Oh, I can see now that all of these clouds
Are following me in my desperate endeavor
To find my whoever, wherever she may be
I took a deep intake of breath and leaned into the microphone. I was going to sing the main lyrics while Alice sang the background.
I'm not coming back, (forgive me)
I've done something so terrible
I'm terrified to speak, (I'm not calling, I'm not calling)
But you'd expect that from me
I'm mixed up, I'll be blunt;
I looked at Edward and saw him smiling at me.
Now the rain is just (you're driving me crazy, I'm)
Washing you out of my hair and out of my mind
Keeping an eye on the world,
So many thousands of feet off the ground
I'm over you now
I'm at home in the clouds
Towering over your head
Alex continued on with the song.
Well I guess I'll go home now
I guess I'll go home now
I guess I'll go home now
I guess I'll go home
The song ended and a standing ovation was set in order.
"Give it up to our wonderful singers…" His hand motioned towards us.
"Bella and Alice," we both said with a giggle. We took a bow and left the stage.
Emmet greeted both of us with bear hugs and I went back to Edward.
"You were great," he complimented me.
"Thanks," I pecked his cheek again for the second time that night.
SO, what do you guys think? I borrowed Gabe from twilighter sami ;D and sami, well, she's someone special to me (:
Review please !
