This was a supplement to the childhood chapter from Rosalie's perspective. Jacob is eight or so. It's a fun little song fic for you to enjoy (: Ten points if you guess the song before the chapter ends!
I listened from afar as Clair de Lune took a sour turn.
"Shoot," Jacob said under his breath. He began again from the bridge. I glided into the room and sat next to him on the bench.
"How was the first week of piano lessons?" I asked.
"I swear Uncle Eddie gave me the hardest song," he grumbled. His black brows were furrowed in concentration as he began again and was again unsuccessful. I laughed and kissed his head. I'm glad I wasn't his teacher.
"You'll get it," I said.
"Doesn't seem like it,' he said. He yawned. It was getting late. Edward lived with Carlisle and Esme nearby so he wasn't attuned to human tendencies. He didn't realize Jacob would be getting tired as the day ended so he kept going until he noticed Jacob's thought process slowing with exhaustion.
"Let me try a song," I said. My brother kept up with music more than the rest. After the fifties or so, he didn't like the turn popular music took. He preferred playing classical music and his own compositions, but once in a while he found a contemporary song that met his standards and shared it with us. Emmett and I danced to this one at one of our various weddings.
I played the first few notes. Jacob took his fingers off the keys and rested his head on my shoulder.
"Remember this one?" I said softly. His head moved up and down. My son rested his eyes and a peaceful little smile replaced his frustration.
I started to sing the lyrics quietly. Jacob would sometimes hum the parts he remembered.
The lyrics were reminiscent of wedding vows and the promises I had made to my son.
And I feel that when I'm with you, it's all right. I know it's right.
To you, I'll give the world.
To you, I'll never be cold.
The second time the chorus came around my son was asleep, leaning against my arm. I took my fingers off the piano and carried him upstairs to his room.
This one's a small fry but it was a scene I'm particularly fond of. The song is "Songbird" by Fleetwood Mac. During the writing, I had played the Glee version over and over and over. This is my way of thanking the artists for the inspiration. Both versions are excellent, and I encourage you to check them out. Happy Weekend, everyone!