First thanks to all of you who wished me luck with my health.
Second please forgive any big mistakes, I am writing this under the influence of some very strong pain killers and am not in a normal state of mind.
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It had been almost two weeks since the accident and we had seen very little of Edward but according to Jasper everything was fine. He had talked to Edward and since Molly was released before Vera he was keeping her at his house until Vera was well enough to take her back. Jasper called all of us in for an emergency rehearsal Emmett and Jacob were the only two who didn't know that it was so we could teach them the new song.
We all showed up at the studio and I was surprised to see Edward sitting there with Jasper and Emmett. We all talked about random shit while we waited for Jacob to get there and when he finally did we got right down to business. Apparently Jasper had called and made the arrangements for us to perform this Friday. He gave everyone the music for the song and we ran threw it a few times before we called quits.
As we were packing up I asked Edward about Molly and he told me she was doing great. Apparently after I left she told Edward she liked me because I wasn't scary like Emmett and Jacob. I laughed a little and he agreed that if he ran into them in a dark alley he would fear for his life but Jasper and I were classified more as bunnies. I wasn't sure how to take that news but I just shrugged it off.
After everyone was gone I put a sign up saying it was a closed studio and started messing around with a song I had written a long time ago and found it in a journal a few days ago. Normally when I mess with a song I use a guitar but I decided to try and use the piano for this particular song. After messing around for three hours I had decided to cave in a make it a duet and record it for Rose to hear.
After Jasper and Jake complained to Alice and Paul about Ben and Bella refusing to do the duet they both insisted I do it. Alice suggested I, Bella, agree to do it as long as it goes on the album as a bonus track and to make it very clear that it will never be performed at a concert.
After it was recorded and I messed around with the sound in the booth I called Rose over to listen to it without telling her what it was she was going to hear. "This better be good Ben, I cancelled my manicure and facial appointment to come over here to meet with you." I rolled my eyes and pulled out the contract I, Bella, had written up signed. "I want you to listen to this and Bella wants you to have this." Rose took the contract from me and read it over. "Wait so Bella doesn't want to be paid for this song?" "Nope." "OK, that's weird. Let me hear this song before I decide if you should let the guys hear it." I pushed play and we both got quiet as we listened to the song.
Bella:
Leave me out with the waste
This is not what I do
It's the wrong kind of place
To be thinking of you
It's the wrong time
For somebody new
It's a small crime
And I got no excuse
And is that alright? Yeah
Give my gun away when it's loaded
That alright? Yeah
If you don't shoot it how am I supposed to hold it?
That alright? Yeah
Give my gun away when it's loaded
That alright? Yeah, with you?
Ben:
Leave me out with the waste
This is not what I do
It's the wrong kind of place
To be cheating on you
It's the wrong time
She's pulling me through
It's a small crime
And I got no excuse
And is that alright? Yeah
To give my gun away when it's loaded
(Is that alright with you?)
Is that alright? Yeah
If you don't shoot it how am I supposed to hold it?
(Is that alright with you?)
Is that alright? Yeah
If I give my gun away when it's loaded
(Is that alright with you?)
Is that alright
Is that alright with you?
That alright? Yeah
If I give my gun away when it's loaded
(Is that alright with you?)
Is that alright? Yeah
You don't shoot it how am I supposed to hold it?
(Is that alright with you?)
Is that alright? Yeah
If I give my gun away when it's loaded
(Is that alright with you?)
Is that alright
Is that alright with you?
And is that alright? Yeah
(To give my gun away when it's loaded)
Is that alright? Yeah
(You don't shoot it how am I supposed to hold it?)
Is that alright? Yeah
(To give my gun away when it's loaded)
Is that alright? Is that alright?
Is that alright with you? No
(Is that alright with you? No)
I sat there for a few minutes after the song ended and I wasn't sure if her being silent was a good thing or a bad thing but when I looked over at her she had a huge smile on her face. "I love it and even if they guys don't like they can kiss my ass, it's going on as a bonus track." Rose turned and left me sitting there and I exhaled a breath I hadn't even realized I was holding.
The rest of the week flew by and before I knew it Friday was here and all the guys were meeting at my house after Alice left to meet Jasper for dinner. We all had to be at the bar by six for sound check but since we didn't want to be there when they showed up we all decided to go get something to eat.
Jacob and Paul were wrapped up in each other's company as were Emmett and Rose so I was talking with Edward. "So, Vera's out of the hospital?" He took a swig of his beer before answering. "Yeah, they charged the other driver with running a red light and the alcohol they found in Vera's system was from some cough syrup she had taken. She has her parents staying with her until she's 100% and they asked to have Molly since they don't get to see her a lot since they live out of town." I nodded letting him know I was listening since my mouth was full.
"How's Bella, I haven't seen her around in awhile?" I quickly finished chewing my food and swallowed. "She's good. She disappears like this a lot. We know she cares about us and vice versa but sometimes she just doesn't want to be around us." His forehead wrinkled in confusion, "Don't you worry about her being out there alone?" I shrugged, "Of course, but she stays in touch and let's us know where she is and who she's with. Most of the time she goes to hangout with friends who live in other cities or states." Edward looked down at his plate and just shook his head, "I don't think I could handle that. The not knowing if someone I care about is safe would drive me mad."
"Guys Jasper just texted me and a band dropped out so we all got bumped up a half hour so we need to leave now." We all nodded at Jacob and began to pack up except for Emmett who tried to shove the rest of his food in his mouth. After having to drag Emmett away from the table we all sprinted back down the road to make it on time.
We had arranged with the manager for him to let us in the backdoor so Alice wouldn't see us until we were ready for her to do so. "Edward did we ever get a recording of the little girl's voice?" He ran a hand threw his hair and I had to resist the urge to drool. "Yeah, Jasper asked me if Molly could do it and I agreed since it would be a one time recording and Rose promised to not put her name on the album." I was a little surprised that he allowed Molly to do this since he was the one who didn't want her in the public eye.
I didn't get to ask him anymore about it because we were called on to the stage. Edward and I were the last on stage and we both took a deep breath before heading out. We had both admitted to the other that we were a little nervous about playing an instrument that we typically didn't play, but these were special circumstances.
"OK everyone our final band tonight is a special guest and they will only be performing one song. Please join me in welcoming Rita's Gift!"
When the curtain was drawn I anticipated being blinded by the lighting like normal but the light was so different from the real stage. I could actually make out the people's faces around us and the shock on Alice's face was great. We skipped the normal talking before performing and jumped right into the song.
("If I had a world of my own, everything will be nonsense")
("Nothing will be what it is, because everything will be what it isn't")
I invite you to a world where there is no such thing as time
And every creature lends themselves to change your state of mind
And the girl that chased the rabbit drank the wine and took the pill
Has locked herself in limbo to see how it truly feels
To stand outside your virtue
No one can ever hurt you
Or so they say
Her name is Alice (Alice)
She crawls into the window
Shapes in shadows
Alice (Alice)
And even though she is dreaming, she knows
Sometimes the curiosity can kill the soul but leave the pain
And every ounce of innocence is left inside her brain
And through the looking glass we see she's painfully returned
But now off with her head I fear is everyone's concern
You see there's no real ending
It's only the beginning
Come out and play
Her name is Alice (Alice)
She crawls into the window
Shapes in shadows
Alice (Alice)
And even though she is dreaming
She's unlocked for meaning for you
This kingdom good riddance good freedom and innocence
Has brought this whole thing down
Her name is Alice (Alice)
She crawls into to the window
Shapes in shadows
Alice (Alice)
And even though she is dreaming
She's unlocked for meaning
She's unlocked for meaning for you
("In contrary was what it is it wouldn't be")
("And what it wouldn't be it would")
("You see?")
While I sang I watched Alice and Jasper dance together and I could tell by the look in her eyes that she absolutely loved the song and Jasper. Jasper had let us know that they would be leaving after we performed so we all decided to hangout at the bar and drink a little. After getting off the stage we signed a few autographs but it wasn't too bad, most of the people understood that we just wanted to be like normal people.
"Rose said you and Bella recorded a duet for the new album?"
I swallowed my shot of tequila, "Yeah."
"What made you two change your mind about doing it?"
I really didn't have an answer for that particular question, "I'm not really sure she handed me the lyrics and a signed contract and said she would do it as long as she didn't have to perform at our concerts. Have you heard the song yet?"
"No, I haven't but I did hear that…"
"Ben that song is awesome! Rose let me listen to it the other night and I swear you and Bella sound so much alike but still so different at the same time."
I pinched my lips together to keep from laughing, "Oh yeah sometimes when I hear Bella in the shower singing I think it's Ben but it's really Bella." I glared at Paul but he just shrugged and gave me a sly wink. "I believe it after hearing that song, Edward you really need to hear it. Rose don't you have it on your Ipod?" She started digging around in her purse before she pulled it out and slid it over to Edward and said, "It's called 9 Crimes."
He put both ear buds in his ears and listened to the song. I could see him moving his fingers on the table as if he was playing the piano. When the song was over he pulled them out and turned to me. "Who was playing the piano?" "Bella, she learned a long time ago but only does it occasionally."
The rest of the night was a blur. It had gotten out that we were at the bar and a bunch of screaming fan girls came out to see us. Emmett and Jacob were smart and ran off with Paul and Rose when the first few showed up but Edward and I weren't quick enough. "Oh my God Ben, I love you!" Some random girl ran up to me and grabbed my hand. "Can I get a picture with you and can you sign my napkin?" I shrugged my shoulders and indulged her but it obviously wasn't enough for her. I had turned to grab my beer from the bar tender and when I turned around she was handing me a napkin with her number on it and she shoved her underwear in my back pocket while she squeezed my ass. It was a good thing I took a step back as I turned around other wise she would have touched my crouch and realized a huge part of the male anatomy was missing.
After pretending to take the number and finishing my beer I called it a night and left with Edward not far behind me.
SONGS: 9 Crimes - Damien Rice ; Her Name Is Alice - Shinedown
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