A/N: 2 of 4.. ready for some Edward!
Disclaimer: I don't own Twilight, I am playing in the sandbox. ENJOY!
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EPOV- Reno, Nevada
"Time to round up," says Emmett for our pre-ritual gathering. We link hands and have our moments of silence. I feel the calm settle over me and I breathe deeply. When we finally break, we wait in the wings for our go ahead.
My left hand digs deep into my pocket to finger the worn scrap of paper. The words are written on my heart and soul. I know them verbatim. I have lost count the number of times that I have read and re-read Bella's words.
My right hand fishes my phone out and I open to this week's picture of her. My eyes trace the delicate form of her cheek bones and the curl of her lashes.
This has been my new pre-show ritual since I left Chicago about six weeks ago. I never feel fully ready to go out there until I have felt her words and seen her face.
We get the go ahead from the stage manager and we take our places on the darkened stage. With one last pat to my pockets, I nod to Emmett who counts us in.
Once the music starts, I forget about all else.
I forget about how hard it was to wake and see her gone.
I forget how my heart has never really recovered.
I forget that I fear I'll never find her again.
Instead I remember the taste of her skin.
I remember the sounds she made as she climaxed.
I remember that she holds a piece of me.
Later that night, I fall asleep to her glowing image from my phone and her song in my head.
A/N: Hmm Rockerward not having an easy time of it either... want some more? Of course you do!