Disclaimer: I do not own Twilight. :(
Chapter 14:
BPOV:
I've been at the Cullen's house for a couple days now. I had to go home to pick up a few things that I forgot. I walked through the door and saw my dad sitting on the couch. I run and give him a hug. "Dad! You're back!"
"Yeah Bells. I'm sorry for bailing on you. I was just angry." He says sincerely.
"It's ok dad. Hey I know what could get your mind off it. There's a talent show at school tomorrow. Will you come and cheer me on?"
"Of course I will Bells."
"Thanks dad. I'm gonna spend the night at the Cullen's house. Is that ok?"
"Sure thing Bells."
"Thanks." I go upstairs and grab what I came for. But, before I leave I have one more phone call to make. The phone rang for 30 seconds until she answered.
"Hello?"
"Hey mom…"
"Bella! I've been so worried you wouldn't call. What do you need sweetheart?"
"Um. I was wondering if you could come to a talent show at my school tomorrow?"
"I wouldn't miss it for the world!"
"Thanks. I'll see you then."
"Night Bella. I love you sweetie."
"Bye mom." I tried but I couldn't get myself to say 'I love you' back…
…
It's the night of the talent show and I'm a nervous wreck. I made sure that my mom and Charlie got seated together and I'm sure if that was the best thing.
"Relax love. Everything will be fine." Edward says reassuringly.
"*deep breath* ok."
"…..and lastly, Bella Swan!" I hear the announcer say.
"Good luck Bella. You'll do great."
"Thanks. Love you."
"Love you more." I smile and walk on stage with the guitar my mom sent me. I look into the crowd and I see my mom smiling brightly seeing the guitar and my dad giving me a thumbs up.
"Um. This is a song I wrote on behalf of my parents. Enjoy." I start strumming and begin to sing.
Because of You (by Kelly Clarkson)
I will not make the same mistakes that you did
I Will not let myself cause my heart so much misery
I will not break the way you did
You fell so hard
I've learned the hard way, to never let it get that far
Because of you
I'll never stray too far from the sidewalk
Because of you
I learned to play on the safe side
So I don't get hurt
Because of you
I find it hard to trust
Not only me, but everyone around me
Because of you
I am afraid
I lose my way
And it's not too long before you point it out
I cannot cry
Because I know that's weakness in your eyes
I'm forced to fake, a smile, a laugh
Every day of my life
My heart can't possibly break
When it wasn't even whole to start with
Because of you
I'll never stray too far from the sidewalk
Because of you
I learned to play on the safe side
So I don't get hurt
Because of you
I find it hard to trust
Not only me, but everyone around me
Because of you
I am afraid
I watched you die
I heard you cry
Every night in your sleep
I was so young
You should have known better than to lean on me
You never thought of anyone else
You just saw your pain
And now I cry
In the middle of the night
For the same damn thing
Because of you
I'll never stray too far from the sidewalk
Because of you
I learned to play on the safe side
So I don't get hurt
Because of you
I tried my hardest just to forget everything
Because of you
I don't know how to let anyone else in
Because of you
I'm ashamed of my life because it's empty
Because of you
I am afraid
Because of you…
Because of you…
When I finished the song and looked up to see my mother's teary-eyed and my father's shocked face. I smiled and walked off stage.
"You did great love." Edward said with a big smile on his face.
"Thanks." "Can all the contestants please come on stage so we can announce the results?"
I walked on stage and waited for them to start.
"Alright lets get started. 3rd place is Angela Weaber, 2nd place is Alexa Lexus, and in 1st place is Bella Swan!" I smile and go up to get my trophy.
"Thank you for coming! Have a nice night!"
I walk off stage and jumped into Edward's waiting arms.
"Great job love!"
"Thanks. I'm going to go find my parents. I'll call you later."
"Alright. See you later love." "Bye"
I walk into the crowd and look for my parents.
Almost done! It goes by so fast. *sniff* R&R!