A/N: OMO I am SOOOO sorry for not updating! I've had SO much homework (Sucks being in Year 11 -_-) Anyway EXCUSES, EXCUSES, here's a new chapter, please don't kill me! Its EXTRA long, like seriously it's one of my longest chapters yet. Without the A/N's and song lyrics it's almost 3,000 words! Hope you enjoy it
Oh also thank you to all of you who followed and favourite this story! I LOVE YOU GUYS!
NOW ON WITH THE STORY!
Disclaimer: I don't own ANYTHING! I just own Ari! I don't own the songs used in this chapter either!
Chapter Five
We got back to the Palm Woods at around 8:30. Ari went back to her room to talk to her manager, while we headed to apartment 2J. Any other night, this place would be a ghost town at this time of night, but tonight everyone was setting up and signing up for the Sing Off,, so the hotel lobby was pretty crowded.
"Hey guys, I'm going to go sign up for the Sing Off. Go ahead without me," I said, walking towards the lobby counter. "And don't steal my food."
"Now, why would we do that?" Kendall asked innocently. "I would never steal my dear sister, Nina's food."
Yeah right, tell that to the other five billion times he's stolen my food when I'm gone for a minute. Like he didn't already eat enough,
"Whatever, I'll see you up there," I told him, walking towards the counter where Mr Bitters was.
"You here to sign up for the stupid singing contest?" Mr Bitters said, annoyed, He was like this every Friday night, if I remember correctly. Actually, if there were teens in his lobby, he would be like this. According to Kendall, he actually tried getting rid of all the teens once by turning the hotel into a business hotel, but Katie managed to drive them away somehow. I didn't want to know how, so I didn't ask.
"Yep," I smiled, signing the sheet he had pushed towards me seconds before.
"Alright, you're on last," he said, looking down at the sign-up sheet.
"Thank you sir," I said, running up to the apartment before Kendall stole any of my food. As I opened the door to the apartment and walked through the door, I saw Kendall take one of the roast potatoes off my plate. I went up to him and hit him on the back of his head really hard, exclaiming, "Hey, I thought I asked you not to steal my food."
"Ow that hurt you know that Nina?" he cried, rubbing the spot where I hit him.
"Tried to warn you big brother," shrugged Katie as she continued eating her dinner.
"Hi mum," I said, hugging her before I went to sit down at the table where my dinner sat. She had made my favourite, roast beef, gravy and roast potatoes. I beamed at her. "Yummy, thanks for making my favourite."
"Oh, you're welcome honey. I've missed having you around," she replied, hugging me from behind. "So when are you on tonight?"
"I'm last, so you all have to wait some more before you hear my song," I said, pointing at them with my fork. They instantly started complaining, but I just smiled innocently and continued eating, driving them nuts.
Once we had all finished I helped mum wash the dishes before getting ready. I went to my room and opened the closet that contained all of my old performing clothes. I chose a black dress with a chiffon skirt that was a little puffy and went just above the knee. I got out a gold buckle belt and put that on around my waist and grabbed a pair of heels from the bottom of my closet. I quickly put on a little bit of make-up and brushed my hair leaving it down. The outfit was nice and simple. It was probably a little too dressy, but hey I hadn't performed for over a year.
I checked the time; it was five minutes to nine. I grabbed the CD that contained the music and quickly ran out the door, not wanting to be late. I wasn't watching where I was going and bumped into someone, making me drop the CD, luckily it didn't break.
"Oh my god, I'm so sorry I wasn't watching where I was going," I said helping the guy I bumped into. I managed to get a good look at his face, it was Logan. He was wearing something that was similar to what he was wearing in the 'City is Ours' music video. "Logan I am so sorry."
"Nah, it's alright," he smiled, making my heart melt. No I couldn't like my best friend. "It was my fault; I wasn't looking where I was going either."
"God, I'm still so sorry. Did I hurt you because these heels can kill," I replied.
"I'm fine, don't worry. You didn't break anything. Are you alright?" he asked, concerned.
"Nah, I'm fine. Come on; let's go before we're late," I said, grabbing Logan's hand and pulled him out the door and towards the elevator. Once the doors opened I pulled him into the elevator and pressed to go to the ground floor. We both finally realised that I was still holding his hand and quickly let go. I turned to face the wall and tried to hide my growing blush; I could tell that he was doing the same.
"Umm, so… can I hear a little bit of the song you're going to sing?" he asked awkwardly.
"Actually I have two songs I want you guys to hear, but you have to wait until later," I said, my face still faintly red. Luckily, he didn't notice.
"Now that makes me want to hear your songs even more," he exclaimed, pouting.
He spied the disc in my hand. I quickly held the disc behind my back making him pout even more. It made him look so adorable. I suddenly realised something.
"Hey, why aren't you already down there with the others?" I asked Logan.
"Oh I forgot something, so they went ahead without me," he explained.
Finally the elevator doors opened. Logan and I ran outside where the pool was. The deck type thing, I never really knew what that was, had been turned into a stage. All of the chairs and tables had been moved to make room for the equipment. I looked around and tried to find everyone. We walked past Bitters and I quickly told him I had two songs to sing. Thankfully he said it was alright for me to sing two songs because, surprisingly, not many people had entered the contest. Well, the prize was just free Fruit Smackers from the vending machine for a month, so I guess I could understand why no one entered.
"Hey, there they are," said Logan, pointing at Kendall and the others on the other side of the stage.
"Hi guys," I waved as I walked over to them. The rest of Big Time Rush was there, along with Jo, Katie, Camille and Ari. They all wore pretty dressy outfits, but I was by far the dressiest.
"Hey Neens, hey Logan," they chorused. I saw everyone smile mischievously at Logan when they said hi to him. I swear they knew something I didn't.
Weird, I thought. I thought of asking them, but I knew they'd change the subject somehow, so decided against it.
"You ready to sing big sis?" asked Katie.
"Yep, I've got my music and everything," I smiled.
She then turned her puppy dog eyes on me and said, "Can I hear the song you're going to sing?"
"Not going to work on me Katie," I said, smugly.
"I had to try," she said, disappointed as I poked my tongue out at her.
"You look so pretty in that dress Nina," Ari gushed.
"Oh, thanks Ari. You're too sweet. You look really pretty in that dress too. White suits you, I'm not sure I could pull it off," I complimented.
"You know with the right outfit, I am certain you could pull white off. You have the perfect skin colour to wear white as well," she smiled. I returned her smile.
"Ari's right, you look gorgeous tonight Neens," said Camille.
"Yep, I agree," replied Jo.
"Hey isn't that one of the old dresses you use to wear on stage?" Kendall asked.
"Yes, I wanted to wear it tonight. I finally found it in the wardrobe that has all of my old costumes and stuff in it. This dress was buried at the back of the wardrobe, that's why I was late," I said.
"Oh yeah, you wore that at our first ever concert didn't you?" said Carlos.
"Yeah, I'm surprised it still fits," I said.
"Well, you look really pretty," whispered Logan next to me, making me smile. I wanted to blush, but I think I was all blushed out.
"You look good Neens," smiled James.
"Thanks Jamie," I smirked, knowing he hated being called that.
"How many times have I told you to not call me that?" he whined, as Carlos, Logan, Kendall, Jo, Camille, Katie and Ari laughed.
"987 times since we were 10, but I'll still call you it anyway," I said smartly, making him groan.
"As much as I missed having you around I will never ever miss that annoying nickname," he replied.
"Whatever you say Jamie. I know you miss being called that," I smiled. He scoffed at the thought of missing being called Jamie.
Suddenly we heard a high pitched sound that made us all cringe and cover our ears. We turned to see where the noise had come from. It came from the speakers; it turned out Bitters had just turned on the microphone.
"He he, sorry about that," he smiled nervously. "How about we get on with this Sing Off so I can go and all of you teens can leave."
I just rolled my eyes at that and I could tell the others were doing the same. He never really did like anything that made him give stuff away for free, that's why the prize was what it was. Mr Bitters announced the first contestant and they started their act. Once they were finished he announced the next act, it continued on like this until it was finally my turn. Everyone else was really good; I was worried that I might stuff up because I haven't performed in over a year.
"Finally it's the last act," he said as I rolled my eyes. "Here is Nina Knight."
The others whispered "good luck" as went up stage. The bright spotlight landed on me. It was so bright that it almost blinded me. Everyone looked at me with expectation. I was happy that I was finally on stage again.
"If it's alright with all of you, I'm going to sing two original songs I wrote," I said into the microphone. "I finished this first one recently. I hope you like it."
I nodded, signalling for the stage hands to start the music. I heard the first notes of 'The Story of Us' begin and waited for my cue. A few seconds into the song, I started singing
(A/N: I'm pretty sure most of you know this song, especially all you Swifties ^_^ it's The Story of Us by Taylor Swift. Seriously love this song
watch?v=nN6VR92V70M ) )
I used to think one day we'd tell the story of us,
How we met and the sparks flew instantly,
People would say, "They're the lucky ones."
I used to know my place was a spot next to you,
Now I'm searching the room for an empty seat,
'Cause lately I don't even know what page you're on.
Oh, a simple complication,
Miscommunications lead to fall-out.
So many things that I wish you knew,
So many walls that I can't break through.
Now I'm standing alone in a crowded room and we're not speaking,
And I'm dying to know is it killing you like it's killing me, yeah?
I don't know what to say, since the twist of fate when it all broke down,
And the story of us looks a lot like a tragedy now.
Next chapter.
How'd we end up this way?
See me nervously pulling at my clothes and trying to look busy,
And you're doing your best to avoid me.
I'm starting to think one day I'll tell the story of us,
How I was losing my mind when I saw you here,
But you held your pride like you should've held me.
Oh, I'm scared to see the ending,
Why are we pretending this is nothing?
I'd tell you I miss you but I don't know how,
I've never heard silence quite this loud.
Now I'm standing alone in a crowded room and we're not speaking,
And I'm dying to know is it killing you like it's killing me, yeah?
I don't know what to say, since the twist of fate when it all broke down,
And the story of us looks a lot like a tragedy now.
This is looking like a contest,
Of who can act like they care less,
But I liked it better when you were on my side.
The battle's in your hands now,
But I would lay my armour down
If you said you'd rather love than fight.
So many things that you wished I knew,
But the story of us might be ending soon.
Now I'm standing alone in a crowded room and we're not speaking,
And I'm dying to know is it killing you like it's killing me, yeah?
I don't know what to say, since the twist of fate when it all broke down,
And the story of us looks a lot like a tragedy now, now, now.
And we're not speaking,
And I'm dying to know is it killing you like it's killing me, yeah?
I don't know what to say, since the twist of fate 'cause we're going down,
And the story of us looks a lot like a tragedy now.
The end.
As I finished singing, I found myself reminiscing about my time with Fabian. I remembered all the good times we had, all the times we solved a puzzle together and the last time we ever saw each other. I smiled grimly as I sang the last line. When the last few notes of the song ended, everyone in the room burst into applause. Kendall wolf whistled and I heard Ari yell "That was Daebak (A/N 'Daebak' means the best or awesome in Korean)" Jo and Camille were screaming their heads off and the rest of BTR were overly energetic. I smiled thinking about how much I missed them and performing.
"Thank you guys! I've missed performing for you all so much! That was a song I call The Story of us. I finished it recently and I hope you guys like it," I didn't get to say anything else before the crowd applauded. I waited for it to die down before I continued speaking. "I wrote this next song a while ago and never got to sing it for you guys before leaving for England. Anyway, this is 'Black Tinkerbell'"
(A/N Like I said before I DON'T OWN THIS SONG! BTW this is a K-Pop song, so the original version is in Korean. The lyrics below are the English translation so it might not make a sense at times but I love the meaning of the song! Check it out ^_^ Oh it's called Black Tinkerbell by ChoColat
watch?v=Op8cDa0feXI )
Don't you see the childish me in your eyes?
Is love only possible when you've prepared for it when you're young?
I'm too small for you and today, I really do seem small
To me, who is so small, even your love is small
Look at me next to you
I'm looking at you like this
My love may be short but
More than anything else, I live for you
Black Tinkerbell, I love you every day as I linger next to you
Black Tinkerbell, look at my choked up love because of you, my Peter Pan
I can't leave, can't leave, can't leave you
I can't leave, can't leave, can't leave you
I can't leave, can't leave, can't leave you
I can't leave, can't leave, can't leave you
How is her big love?
Even if you tell me, I wouldn't know because I'm small
Is her love bigger than the times we had together?
Probably, because I'm too small
One can protect love with effort
But one can't make love with effort
Before she came along
You've never been like this to me (never been like this)
Black Tinkerbell, I love you every day as I linger next to you
Black Tinkerbell, look at my choked up love because of you, my Peter Pan
I can't leave, can't leave, can't leave you
I can't leave, can't leave, can't leave you
I can't leave, can't leave, can't leave you
I can't leave, can't leave, can't leave you
My small wings can't cover you
But her big smile covers you
After she came along, I became second
What are you going to do with me? Please love me
Black Tinkerbell, I love you every day as I linger next to you
Black Tinkerbell, look at my choked up love because of you, my Peter Pan
I can't leave, can't leave, can't leave you
I can't leave, can't leave, can't leave you
I can't leave, can't leave, can't leave you
I can't leave, can't leave, can't leave you
Don't you see the childish me in your eyes?
Is love only possible when you've prepared for it when you're young?
I'm too small for you and today, I really do seem small
To me, who is so small, even your love is small
Look at me next to you
I'm looking at you like this
My love may be short but
More than anything else, I live for you
Black Tinkerbell, I love you every day as I linger next to you
Black Tinkerbell, look at my choked up love because of you, my Peter Pan
I can't leave, can't leave, can't leave you
I can't leave, can't leave, can't leave you
I can't leave, can't leave, can't leave you
I can't leave, can't leave, can't leave you
How is her big love?
Even if you tell me, I wouldn't know because I'm small
Is her love bigger than the times we had together?
Probably, because I'm too small
One can protect love with effort
But one can't make love with effort
Before she came along
You've never been like this to me (never been like this)
Black Tinkerbell, I love you every day as I linger next to you
Black Tinkerbell, look at my choked up love because of you, my Peter Pan
I can't leave, can't leave, can't leave you
I can't leave, can't leave, can't leave you
I can't leave, can't leave, can't leave you
I can't leave, can't leave, can't leave you
My small wings can't cover you
But her big smile covers you
After she came along, I became second
What are you going to do with me? Please love me
Black Tinkerbell, I love you every day as I linger next to you
Black Tinkerbell, look at my choked up love because of you, my Peter Pan
I can't leave, can't leave, can't leave you
I can't leave, can't leave, can't leave you
I can't leave, can't leave, can't leave you
I can't leave, can't leave, can't leave you
The song ended and I completed my last dance move. Black Tinkerbell was one of my favourite songs and the dance routine was amazing and simple, plus my little black dress fit perfectly with the song. Luckily I decided to wear it.
I wasn't sure if my friends and the audience liked the song or not because there was a silence after I finished the song. I was about to say thank you and quickly leave the stage, when suddenly they all started clapping and cheering. The people who were sitting down got up and cheered.
"Thanks guys! I'll hand it over to Mr Bitters," I said, laughing lightly and quickly got off the stage.
I was greeted with a bunch of 'that was great's' and 'amazing performance Neens'.
"Neens that was amazing! When did you write those songs!" said Camille, hugging me.
"And when did you learn that dance?" James asked.
"Did you choreograph that yourself?" asked Jo.
"Ahaha thanks guys," I smiled. "I finished The Story of Us recently and Black Tinkerbell, like I said was written before I left for England. The dance was just something I was messing around with before England. I perfected it in England when I had nothing to do and was home alone."
"I really loved Black Tinkerbell Nina! It was amazingly catchy and so was The Story of Us. I'd love to sing it with you one day," Ari gushed. I felt so happy that someone I admired thought that. Suddenly I had a brilliant idea.
"What do you think of doing a duet with me on Black Tinkerbell?" I suggested.
"Oh really?" she asked, sounding surprised that I even asked her. I nodded a yes. "Omo, of course! And parts of it can be in Korean as well."
"That's a great idea," I exclaimed. "Maybe you could teach me a little and I can sing in Korean. I already know a little bit and I'm good with languages."
"Daebak, maybe it could go on my newest album and yours too," she replied.
"I think we have a hit single on our hands people," said Logan hugging me from behind making me smile. He let go and I could feel my smile deflate a little. I mentally hit myself, reminding me that he was just a friend and going out with a friend's ex was just a big no-no in my books.
"I agree," smiled Camille.
"I second that," said Carlos, quickly raising his hand.
"Well, I know what we're doing tomorrow," I said, turning to Ari and high-fived her.
"Wait, what about Gustavo?" James interrupted.
"Oh yeah," I said.
"Oh don't worry about him. I'll get my company to talk to him tomorrow. He can deal with it," Ari smirked.
"I like you," Katie said to Ari. She looked like she was already devising an evil plan in her head and knowing Katie, she probably was.
"Thanks?" said Ari.
"Don't worry, that's a good thing," Kendall and I said simultaneously.
"Oh thank god," she said in relief, then she turned to Katie and smiled. "I like you too Katie."
"So Ari, me, you and Rocque Records tomorrow?" I asked her.
"You got it," she replied, high-fiving me. I already knew that Black Tinkerbell was going to be a hit.
"Hey! Everyone be quiet so I can announce the winner and then go to sleep!" Mr Bitters yelled into the microphone.
"You're going to totally win this Neens," said Jo.
"If you don't then the contest is rigged," said my brother.
"Yep, you're gonna own this," said James
"You'll win for sure," Logan whispered in my ear from behind, making me shiver slightly.
"Thanks guys," I smiled at all of them. I was so glad to have such great friends who believed in me.
"Okay so the winner is Nina Knight. Hurray, congratulations and all that. You won a month's supply of free Fruit Smackers from the vending machine. Come up here to retrieve your prize," he said, unenthusiastically as everyone cheered.
I quickly went up the stage once again, where Mr Bitters handed me a special coin that would allow me to get free Fruit Smackers. I swear I could hear Carlos cheering the loudest. He seriously loved Fruit Smackers. I already knew he was going to ask me for some.
"Thank you sir," I smiled before walking off the stage again.
"We knew you'd win!" squealed Camille.
"Haha thanks guys," I smiled.
"Umm Neens," Carlos started.
"Yes Carlos?" I replied, although I already knew what he was going to ask.
"You think you could give me some Fruit Smackers?" he asked, looking longingly at the coin in my hand.
"Of course you can Carlos," I laughed.
"Yes!" He exclaimed, making me laugh.
"With songs and a voice like that I'd be surprised if she didn't win," said Jo.
"Thanks guys," I smiled. I turned to Ari and held out my hand. "So you, me and Rocque Records, tomorrow?"
"Definitely," she said, grabbing my hand and shook it.
"Awesome," I replied. "Hey, what time is it?"
Everyone grabbed their phones to check the time. "It's almost 10:30, we better get back to the apartment." said Kendall.
"Okay, bye Jo and Camille. I'll see you at Rocque Records at 12?" I said.
"See ya Neens," Camille and Jo chorused.
"Yep, see you at 12 tomorrow. Bye Nina," said Ari.
Once the guys, Katie and I got back to the apartment, I got ready for bed, said "goodnight" and went to my room. My eyes grew tired at around 11 and my last thought before I went to sleep was how glad I was to be back home and performing again.
Just warning you guys, if you haven't noticed yet, I actually LOVE K-Pop so there will be a few k-pop references (don't worry I'll explain them) and some phrases or words like Daebak ^_^ So if there are any k-pop fans feel free to PM me so we can spazz together keke
Anyway what did you think? Extra long chapter right? Review, Comment, Follow, favourite, just tell me what you think ^_^ I love feedback. Sorry for any mistakes, I'm too lazy to go over it
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P.S I've finished Chapter 6, I'll post it this time next week kekeke _ Love you guys