First off I would like to thank everyone for their patience on waiting for this story and hanging in there with me. I didn't think I would get this chapter up before my surgery but I wanted to give y'all an awesome chapter.
I would like to thank my hubby for reading this and giving me ideas to finish it up.
Next, I would like to say that all of the songs, names, lyrics, etc... are property of their rightful owners. I own nothing but the idea for this story.
Third of all I would like to let you know that hopefully after my surgery I will be able to work on this more so just bear with me as this is the last chapter for a little while so that I can recover.
Here is a list of the songs that they performed:
Decode-Paramore
Afterlife-Avenged Sevenfold
Love Bites (So Do I)-Halestorm
Just A Kiss-Lady Antebellum
A Thousand Years-Christina Perri
Sound of Madness-Shinedown
Buried Alive-Avenged Sevenfold
Holiday-Greenday
I love you all to pieces! Until next time...
BPOV
As the sound of Mike's guitar fills the club and the lights started to come back on, I realized that this was it. Everything that we had done with practicing, promotions, and rehearsals led to this moment. I looked into the faces of my friends and they all wore huge smiles. Then when Jessica kicked into playing the bass, I went from nervous Bella to ready to rock Bella. I still had my back to the crowd and they were going crazy just from the sound of the music. As I turned to grab the microphone, I looked down into the VIP section and who did I see standing there with the Cullen's, Stefan, Damon, Katherine, Andy, and the boys but my dad and Jake's dad. I couldn't believe he was here and I knew in that moment that tonight was going to go off without a hitch and so I kicked straight into our first song called "Decode".
"How can I decide what's right?
When you're clouding up my mind
Can't win your losing fight
all the time"
"Not gonna ever own what's mine
When you're always taking sides
You won't take away my pride
No, not this time
Not this time"
The crowd went wild when I started to sing. I had my hand on the microphone, singing, and looking out over the crowd and that was the best feeling in the world. As the song went on and we were getting ready for the chorus, I was all into the music and performing it just like we had rehearsed. I had taken the microphone off of the stand and started to move around on the stage. As the song continued, I would go and stand next to Jessica and sing for a bit and then I would move on to Mike and sing for a little bit beside him. When it was time for the guitar solo, I put the microphone back in the stand and turned to grab my new guitar from Jake as he brought it out to me. Then Mike walked forward to where I was in the front of the stage and we just laid into the solo and the crowd went wild. Mike and I walked to the edge of the stage and started head banging as we played and that made the crowd go even crazier. I took a quick glance to my friends in the VIP section and they were just jamming along with everyone else. Alice and Rosalie were head banging, Emmett and Jasper were just jumping around, Carlisle and Esme were swaying and smiling at me, my dad had a huge smile on his face, and then I looked at Edward. He was jamming along just like everyone else but he was staring directly at me with that crooked grin on his face and I couldn't help but smile back at him and wink. When the solo was over, Mike and I moved back to our microphones to start singing again but I continued to play my guitar along with the rest of my band and we finished up the song.
"What's up Seattle? How are we doing tonight?" I yelled into my microphone and the crowd started yelling back at me.
"I hope you all are ready for a kick ass party and some hard rockin' music." And they all started yelling "Hell Yeah".
"Well let's get it going; this next song is called "Afterlife" and I saw my dad smile because this is one of his favorites that we do. And with that being said, we kicked into the song. Eric started playing the violin as I was putting on my headset because I just wasn't going to hold the mic all night and I was ready to jam. As soon as he finished, I kicked straight into the song with some awesome guitar playing and the crowd went ape shit. I was about to burn up in this jacket and was going to have to take it off soon. My heart was pounding and my mouth was dry but I didn't care "Come on, put your hands up and rock with us." I yelled and they did.
I walked to the front of the stage as I was playing and began to sing. I walked from one end of the stage to the other just so that I could see all of the people that were there to see us tonight. I could see my dad singing along and I couldn't help but smile. As I walked back towards the center of the stage, I saw that my friends were having the time of their lives and I couldn't help feeling incredibly lucky to have them with me. Jake was standing over to the side singing and head banging just like everyone else. As I stepped to the edge of the stage, Mike joined me and laid into the solo. The crowd was jumping up and down, screaming, throwing their fists in the air and just rocking out. As we finished up the song, I felt a pain in my chest. So, after this next one we were going to have to slow it down a bit since my chest was starting to hurt a little bit and I needed to sit down. It was fixing to be time to bring out the piano.
For the next song and few others, I had decided that I would go down into the crowd and play and rock out with the crowd. This took a lot of talking and persuasion but in the end I got my way. That is why my guitar is wireless so I don't have to worry about the wires. Also for this next song, I had decided to start out right in front of Edward before I moved into the crowd. So now it was time to inform the crowd.
"Whoa, that is a way to kick it up Seattle!" I called over their screams.
"For this next song, I have decided to join you on the floor Seattle but you are going to have to behave or I will have to come back up on stage." That really got them going.
"Eric you want to count us down to our next song called "Love Bites (So Do I)"". I say to him as I walk down the steps to the floor and directly into the VIP section. Edward's eyes are huge as Eric counts down and I start playing. What is funny is my dad is banging his head along with the beat.
"Don't listen what your girlfriend says
She reads those magazines
That say you failed the test
You don't have what she needs
I slither like a viper
And get you by the neck
I know a thousand ways to help you forget about her
That bitch can eat her heart out!
Love bites, but so do I, so do I.
Love bites, but so do I, so do I.
Love bites!"
As I sing, I give him my flirty eyes and his eyes get even bigger and then he looks at me like I have just slapped him in the face. I wonder what the hell that is about. After that, I turn and begin to walk into the crowd. They part out of the way giving me room but staying close enough that they can sing along with me and still be able to jump around, fist pump and head bang as I continue on. It is the most exhilarating feeling in the world. When it is time for the solo, I walk back up onto stage to join Mike and Jessica at the front of the stage to finish off the song and I make sure to sway my hips as I walk back by Edward. The crowd is going wild and I love it.
"Thank you so much for that Seattle, that was truly awesome and I think we will have to do that again later." And they all scream "Hell Yeah".
"We are going to slow it down a little for this next one and I would like to invite a good friend of mine to come up on stage and perform it with me. So, Mr. Josh McSwain would you join me please for this next song?" I ask and see him smiling as he comes up the steps.
I turn around to walk to the side of the stage that holds the piano and I see Jake bringing out a stool, and Josh's acoustic. As we get ready to sing the next song, I feel a little nervous because it is how I felt last night after Edward and I kissed and I knew I had to put it on the list. So, as we finish getting set up I chance a glance at Edward and he is still staring at me with those intense eyes and I feel like I could turn into a big bowl of jell-o. I know bad metaphor but that is the first thing that popped into my mind at the time. I decide in that moment to unzip my jacket just a little because it is hot and Edward's eyes go really wide. I couldn't help but giggle. I also decide to invite him up on the stage for this one.
"Alright Ms. Bella, are you ready to do this? How about you Seattle, are you ready to hear one of the most beautiful songs ever written?" Josh asks and the crowd doesn't let me down.
"Yes, I am but I need to call someone else up on stage as well, Edward would you join me for this next song also? Jake could we get one more stool out here please?" I ask and look down at the VIP section to see that he is shocked but he makes his way up the steps and comes to sit down on the other stool and the whole time he just stares at me with those golden eyes that I could get lost in forever.
"Bella, what are you doing?" He leans in and whispers to me.
"I am going to sing a song to let you know how I felt last night." I tell him and realization crosses his face and he just smiles at me.
This next song is called "Just a Kiss". And with that being said, I sit at the piano and begin to play. As soon as I hit that first note, the lights go dim and I begin to sing. Josh starts to play as soon as it comes to his part to start to sing.
"Lyin' here with you so close to me
It's hard to fight these feelings when it feels so hard to breathe
Caught up in this moment
Caught up in your smile"
"I've never opened up to anyone
So hard to hold back when I'm holding you in my arms
We don't need to rush this
Let's just take it slow"
Josh is sitting on his stool right in front of the piano and Edward is close to me and it is perfect. As I sing, I look out at the crowd to see couples holding each other and swaying. I then look directly into the face of the man that has made me feel all giddy and hold his gaze as I sing this song to him because it is exactly how I feel about what happened between us. I don't know why I feel like I will spend the rest of my life (what little there is left) with him but I do and then I sing the part of the song that he will understand.
"Just a kiss on your lips in the moonlight
Just a touch of the fire burning so bright
No, I don't wanna mess this thing up
No, I don't wanna push too far
Just a shot in the dark that you just might
Be the one I've been waiting for my whole life
So baby, I'm alright, with just a kiss goodnight"
And he does because his mouth falls open a little bit and he just stares at me. Then, he just smiles and winks at me. I then look at Josh to see him just smiling at us and singing along with me. We sound amazing together. As we finish up the song, I realize that my heart is skipping beats and I am going to need to take a break after this next one. As I look back at Edward; he has a concerned look on his face but he continues to smile at me and with that the song is over and the crowd is clapping their hands and screaming. Edward makes to get up from the stool but before he does, he leans back into me, kisses me on the cheek and then makes his way back to the others. As he does, I see him lean in and tell Carlisle something and he in turn nods in agreement with whatever it is that he said and then they both turn back to look at me. I also notice that Alice has a distant look on her face as Edward and Carlisle were talking and then it vanished. That seemed a little odd to me but who am I to say what is normal.
"Wow, thank you all so much and let's give a big thanks to Josh." I tell them and they don't disappoint.
"Thank you Bella and thank you Seattle." He tells them as he leans down to kiss my cheek and walk off stage. I motion to Jake to bring me a bottle of water and he does.
"Okay, we are going to keep it slow for this next one also. This song means a lot to me. I know that not many know this about me but I have a life threatening ailment and I often write songs about things that I would like to happen in my life or things that I know I will never have but would like to. This next song is about me finding the love of my life, how long I have waited for him, and how long I will love that person. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did writing it. This song is called "A Thousand Years". And with that being said, the lights go out and I begin to play on the piano. As I do, the lights come back up staying dim with the brightest shining directly on me and I close my eyes and begin to sing.
"Heart beats fast
Colors and promises
How to be brave
How can I love when I'm afraid to fall
But watching you stand alone
All of my doubt suddenly goes away somehow"
"One step closer"
"I have died everyday waiting for you
Darling don't be afraid I have loved you
For a thousand years
I'll love you for a thousand more"
As I sing, I let the emotion of the song take me over and I keep my eyes closed as I play. I know all eyes are on me in this moment but I can't chance opening my eyes yet because I don't want to see the pity that could possibly be there. I want to enjoy this moment as it is, so I continue to pour my heart and soul into this song as I perform it.
"Time stands still
Beauty in all she is
I will be brave
I will not let anything take away
What's standing in front of me
Every breath
Every hour has come to this"
"One step closer"
"I have died everyday waiting for you
Darling don't be afraid I have loved you
For a thousand years
I'll love you for a thousand more"
"And all along I believed I would find you
Time has brought your heart to me
I have loved you for a thousand years
I'll love you for a thousand more"
I can feel myself starting to get choked up when I hear whistles coming from the crowd, so I open my eyes and look out. There are lighters lit and swaying in the air, couples are holding onto one another, and others are just swaying to the music. I look straight at my dad and I see tears running down his cheeks as he smiles at me. Then I span the rest of my friends and see them smiling and swaying along. Carlisle is holding Esme and I can see she is sobbing into his chest and this chokes me up even more but I am holding it together. Then I look in those beautiful, gold eyes that are soaking me up and I just smile and continue to finish up the song.
"One step closer
One step closer"
"I have died everyday waiting for you
Darling don't be afraid I have loved you
For a thousand years
I'll love you for a thousand more"
"And all along I believed I would find you
Time has brought your heart to me
I have loved you for a thousand years
I'll love you for a thousand more"
He has this look on his face that I can't explain. All of the sudden he starts walking towards the steps that lead up to the stage. Security lets him through because he had just been up here. I don't know what he is doing but as he climbs the stairs, he makes his way over to me and as I play the last notes on the piano, he reaches me and pulls me into a kiss.
His lips were cool and warm all at the same time and I felt myself automatically respond to him. The kiss was sweet, gentle, and heartfelt and it lasted no more than a few minutes. Then I heard the crowd going wild, screaming and whistling and I couldn't help but grin at them and at Edward when he pulled back and smiled at me. He then turned and took the steps back down to the VIP section.
"Well, how is that a response for a song?" I tell the crowd as I start to laugh.
"Now, I would like for you to listen to some of the best guitar and drum playing I have ever heard. I give you Mike and Eric!" And with that being said, I head back stage to rest for a few minutes because my heart is still skipping beats. Jake meets me at the curtain and hands me another bottle of water and a cool rag.
"Damn Bells, that was awesome." He tells me as he leads me to my dressing room.
"Thanks Jake that last one really took a lot out of me emotionally."
"Well I think Edward poured all of that emotion back into you with that kiss." He says with a smirk on his face.
"Do you think? I mean I was not expecting that at all."
"Well what did you expect singing that song and then looking at him the way you did?" He asks me as we reach my room and I can hear the crowd going wild for Mike and Eric's solo.
"And what way was I looking at him?" I stop outside the door and turn to look at Jake in the face.
"You looked at him like he is the love of your life." He tells me and opens my door for me to go in and sit down.
"That's ridiculous because I was not looking at him like that." I tell him as I sit down, lean my head back, and close my eyes.
"Yeah, okay tell someone that doesn't know you Bells. I am going to go and get you some more bottles of water. Will you be alright for a few?"
"Yeah, I'll be fine." And with that he walks out and shuts my door. Finally I get some peace and quiet for a minute. I don't know how long I had sat there when there was a soft knock on my door.
"Come in." I tell whoever it is and then I am met with those gold eyes again but these belong to Carlisle.
"Bella, how are you feeling?" He asks as he comes in and is followed by Edward. I am so in love with this man, which means Jake was right about the way I was looking at him. I hate it when he is right.
"I am feeling fine. Are you all enjoying the show?" I say as I sit back up in my chair.
"We are enjoying it very much. You are doing so well up there but I noticed during that last song that your face got extremely red and then you went pale. May I just take a listen and check you out, please?" He asks me with concern and I can't say no to him.
"Sure, knock yourself out but I really am fine." I tell him as he pulls out his stethoscope to take a listen to my heart and holds my wrist to check my pulse. All the time Edward is just looking at me with pure concern on his face.
While Carlisle is checking me over, Jake comes back with my bottles of water, Jack, Bonnie, and Andy. Of course they all start freaking out and thinking something is wrong but I am fine. While Jake was gone to get my water, my heart slowed down and started beating normally again like it always does. When he was done checking me over, he told everyone that I was fine and ready to go.
"See I told you all that I was fine." I said with a huff.
"I just wanted to make sure Bella and by the way, you all are rocking this place. I have never seen a crowd respond like that." Andy tells me.
"Thanks Andy, I am glad we are not a total flop." I tell him with a laugh.
"You be a flop, I don't think so. Now get ready to go back on in like two minutes." He tells me as he leaves the room.
"Alright Bella, we will see you after the show. Let's get back out front, shall we Edward?" Carlisle says as he gives me a hug and steps towards the door. Edward hasn't said a word since he has been in here. He has just constantly looked at me.
"I'll be there in a minute Carlisle." He tells him as he walks out the door with a nod.
"Bells, here is you some more water. I am going to go get your guitar and headset ready. Let me know when you are ready to come back out." Jake tells me as he walks out.
"Well, let us see how much of a touch up you need, shall we." Jack and Bonnie say as they step towards my chair. Edward is still quiet and watches as the touch-up my make-up and hair.
"Bella are you going to take the jacket off yet? Pam asks as she pokes her head in my door.
"No Pam, I will after we are done with the next song." I tell her and I can see Edward smirk a little. She nods in agreement and walks off.
"Well you are perfection one more time and ready to go out there and kick some more ass." Jack and Bonnie tell me.
"Thanks guys and I appreciate everything." I tell them as they walk out. That just leaves me and Edward in the room and I can hear Eric and Mike starting to wrap up the solo.
"Um, I guess I need to get back out there and get ready to go back up on stage." I tell him as I stand from my chair and begin to head for the door. And that is when he reaches out and grabs my wrist.
"Bella?" And he lets my name hang there for a moment like he is deciding on exactly what to say.
"Yes Edward, what is it?"
"I just wanted to let you know that I really loved sitting on stage with you, and that I am not going anywhere. Now go back out there and raise some hell." He says as he kisses my hand and flashes me that smile.
"I'm glad you enjoyed it and I plan on it. And by the way, I'm glad you aren't going anywhere. Let's go." And with that we walk out of my dressing room. He heads back out front and I make my way down to Jake who is standing by the steps that lead up to the stage. He has my guitar and headset just like I knew he would.
"Give 'em hell Bells." He tells me as I get hooked up and the solo comes to an end and Eric waits on my guitar to start up before he starts pounding on the bass drum going straight into the next song called "Sound of Madness." This song is a little more hard rock than the others and this time instead of Mike playing the beginning guitar it is me. As I come on stage from behind Eric, the light shines on me and I am back in the zone.
"Come on get those hands up in the air!" I yell before I start singing and walking towards the front of the stage while playing my ass off and seeing everyone fist pumping in the air, including all of the Cullen's, the boys, Jake's dad, my dad and Stefan, Katherine, and Damon. That shit is too damn funny.
This is one of my favorite songs we have written and I get into it. I am stomping my foot while I play even while wearing stilettos. I am head banging along with the crowd, walking around the stage, and just rocking my ass off. The crowd is screaming, jumping around, and fist pumping. I even hear Alice and Rosalie scream "Hell Yeah, sing it Bella" a couple of times. I can't help but smile. Emmett, Jasper, and Edward have like their own mosh pit going on head banging, jumping up bumping each others chests, and fist pumping. During the guitar solo, Mike and Jessica join me at the front of the stage and we just lay into it. I hear someone in the crowd yell "Play that guitar, Bella" and some that are yelling "Hell Yeah" and that is the most awesome sound ever. I can see Jake off to the side and he is rocking his ass off. As the song starts to come to an end, I walk back towards Eric to stand in front of the drums and to be surrounded by my friends as we finish it off.
"Hell yes, now that is what I am talking about." I say to the crowd as their cheers and clapping continue.
"Jake, I think I need a bottle of water out here." I say as I look at him and he brings me one.
"Everybody give it up for my awesome band and roadie, who are also my best friends." I say to the crowd and the cheering gets louder. As they are cheering, I lean into Jake and tell him to get the stool and acoustic ready. He nods and walks off stage.
"I would like to take this time to introduce everyone in the band. On drums we have Eric Yorkie, on bass we have Jessica Stanley, on lead guitar we have Mike Newton, and on keyboard we have Angela Webber." I announce them and the crowd cheers for them.
"Whoa, you forgot one." Mike tells me and the crowd and I look at him puzzled.
"Give it up for our singer, piano player, and our other lead guitar player Bella Swan." Mike yells out to the crowd and they go crazy and I can't help but smile at him and mouth thank you to him as he nods in my direction.
"Thank you very much." I tell them as the cheers continue and I can her my name being yelled from the VIP section.
"Now for this next song, I am going to need my acoustic so Jake would you please bring it and the stool out here?" I call out to him. And on cue he comes walking out to the front of the stage with both items.
"Thanks Jake, hey everybody give it up for my roadie and best friend, Jake Black." I say as he looks at me and just shakes his head as he walks off stage with my guitar.
"Damn is it hot in here or what? I think I am going to need to take off my jacket for this next song and all the rest." The crowd goes wild when I unzip it and pull it off but I can see my dad's face and he is a little apprehensive. It will be alright dad, I think to myself, as I toss my jacket to Jake.
"So let's get this show on the road shall we." "This next song is called "Buried Alive." I tell the crowd as I sit down and begin to play on the acoustic. And when the moment presents itself, the rest of my friends kick straight into it. It is a fairly slow song with bursts of speed throughout the song and the crowd seems to like it. However, when it gets time for it to speed up, Jake walks out and hands me my electric guitar so I can finish the song off in style and we are coming up on my favorite part of the song right after the solo. The crowd goes even crazier, if possible, when it speeds up for good. Mike, Jessica and I are standing at the front of the stage playing the hell out of our instruments and enjoying life.
"Take you down now
Burn it all out
Throw you all around
Get you're fuckin' HANDS OFF ME
What's it feel like?
Took the wrong route
Watch it fall apart
Now you're knockin' AT THE WRONG GATE
For you to pay the toll
A price for you alone
The only deal you'll find
I'll gladly take your soul
While it seems sick
Sober up quick
Psycho lunatic
Crushing you with HANDS OF FATE
Shame to find out when it's too late
But you're all the same
Trapped inside INFERNO AWAITS
Evil thoughts can hide
I'll help release the mind
I'll peel away the skin
Release the dark within
This is now your life
Strike you from the light
This is now your life
Die buried alive
This is now your life
Strike you from the light
This is now your life
Die buried alive
This is now your life
Die buried alive"
"Hell yeah, how did you like that one?" I ask the crowd and all I get in return are catcalls, hell yeah's, whistles, and a lot of hands giving the rock sign.
"I thought y'all might like that. "
"Well, I am sad to say that this is our last song of the night. I have had a blast tonight Seattle and I would like to thank you all, Eric the owner of Fenix Underground and our manager, Andy White for an incredible night." I tell them as we get set up.
"This last song is called "Holiday" because that is exactly what it is. Tonight has been our holiday to celebrate so, celebrate it with us Seattle." With that being said, the lights go out and I hurry my way down the side of the stage to the platform behind the crowd. I am going to celebrate this with them on the floor and with my dad as this is his other favorite song. So when I start up on the guitar and the lights come back up and shine on the stage, I am not there. You can see the puzzled looks on their faces until I begin to sing and then in unison, they all turn to see me standing on the platform behind them and they go wild.
I make my way down the steps and into the crowd. I have guys leaning their backs against mine as I play. I have girls swaying their hips in tune with mine. I have others that create a mosh pit around me and we head bang together. I make my way up to the VIP section just in time for my dad's favorite part of the song and to have him sing it into my headset with me. That moment right there made my night. I smile at him as I turn towards Alice and Rosalie and he kisses my cheek. I nod my head at the girls for them to follow me up on stage and they look at me like I'm crazy. I smile as Emmett and Jasper give them a push towards me and they follow. I nod for Katherine to join us as well and she happily follows me out of the VIP section. Just as I turn to head back up to the stage, Edward throws me that smirk and I can't help but smile back at him.
We reach the stage just in time for the solo. To my right, I have Matt walking down that side of the stage and to my left, I have Josh joining me as well. I turn to look at the others and see that Barry is playing his bass as well. Now this is what I am talking about, all of us at the front of the stage doing what we love. The girls automatically start dancing on either side of me and you can hear the whistles coming from their men and others in the crowd. I can see Andy standing off to the side with Jake waiting for us to finish up and he gives me thumbs up and I just nod in recognition. As I finish the song, the others leave the stage and my band members join me at the front of the stage.
"We would like to thank you for coming out tonight for our premiere. Without you all it wouldn't have been much of show. We'll see you next time." I tell them as we take our bows and begin to leave the stage as Andy comes out on stage.
"Let's give it up for The Night Walkers again Seattle." He yells into the microphone and the crowd erupts into screams again.
"They will be back at their table in about twenty minutes to do a meet and greet. They will sign autographs, take pictures and talk to you all. Thanks for coming out again." He says and then the curtain goes down.
As we make our way backstage, I see my dad waiting for me at the bottom of the stairs and he has the biggest grin on his face.
"Hey dad." I say as I step off the bottom step into his open arms.
"Hey Bells, you were awesome out there." He tells me as we continue to hug. He then leans back and kisses me on the cheek.
"How did you get here?" I ask him as we make our way to our dressing room.
"Andy called me this morning and told me that he would pay to have me flown out here and then have a car ready to take me back tonight if need be."
"I am so glad you are here. Seeing you in the crowd just made this night even better."
"I'm glad I was able to come and see my little girl's dream come true." He tells me as I sit in my chair to rest for a minute before going out for the meet and greet.
"Dad, you are going to make me cry saying things like that and I still have to go out and take pictures and sign autographs." I tell him with a giggle.
"Well, that is the way I feel about it so tough. Besides it's not every day that a father can say he has a rock star for a daughter." He tells me with a chuckle. About that time Jack, Bonnie, Jake, and Andy all come into the room.
"Let's get you touched up shall we. We can't have you looking all sweaty and hair going every which way in the pictures, now can we?" Jack and Bonnie say as they start reapplying make-up and hair products.
"Bella that was one of the best shows I think I have ever seen. Mr. Swan, you have a star on your hands." He tells my dad with a smile.
"Thank you and I know I do." About that time his cell phone rings and he excuses himself to take the call.
"Bella, we need to have you all out there at the table in about five minutes." Andy tells me as he heads towards the door.
"Okay, we will be right there." As I say that my dad walks back in and I know that look on his face.
"Bells, there have been some issues come up back at home and I have to head back that way now." He tells me
"Alright dad, have a safe trip back and I will see you on Monday." I tell him as I hug him goodbye.
"Will do and Andy you take care of my girl."
"Don't worry Mr. Swan, I have it all under control and the car is waiting for you out back." He tells my dad as he shakes his hand and walks out the door.
"I love you, Bells." My dad tells me as he leans in for one more hug and I really don't want him to go.
"I love you too, Dad." And with those words, my dad walks out of the dressing room.
"You ready to head out front?" Jake asks me.
"Yep, let's do this." I tell him as we head out the door and we make our way out to the table in the front of the club.
People are lined up waiting for us and when we appear they start screaming, clapping, and whistling. It is crazy. We sign t-shirts, photos, CD's, take pictures with the fans and just talk to them for a little bit. They all tells us how much they loved the show, that they had never been to a show like that, when do we think we will be back, and that they had an awesome time tonight. It makes me feel proud of us and how well we did. As the line begins to dwindle down, I am looking down signing someone's t-shirt when a photo is laid down for me to sign next.
"And who do I make this out too?" I ask whoever it is that wants me to sign the photo.
"You can make it out to Edward." That sexy ass voice tells me and I look up into those golden eyes.
"Edward, what are you doing? I was going to give you one of these later. You didn't have to come down here and wait in line." I tell him with a smile as I sign the photo for him.
"Yes I did because I wanted it signed on the night of the show and I'm a fan just like everyone else here." He tells me with that crooked grin that makes me melt every time.
"You are so silly. Now, go up to the VIP section and I will be up there in a bit." I tell him as I hand him the photo.
"But I want to take a picture with all of you." He tells me.
"Really? You are killing me here Edward." I say with a giggle and I get the rest of the band together so we can take a picture with him. As we pose for Andy to take the picture, Edward steps up to my side and puts his arms around my waist and leans down to whisper in my ear.
"I really enjoyed tonight and I got your message loud and clear." He whispers in my ear.
"I have no idea what you are talking about. Now smile for the camera." I tell him as I turn to face Andy and he snaps the picture.
"Thank you for the picture, Ms. Swan." Edward tells me as he grabs his autographed photo and his camera.
"You are most welcome, Mr. Cullen." I tell him as he walks off towards where the others are.
As we finish up, Eric comes over to tell us that he has never seen a show like that or had a crowd go that wild for any band that has performed here. He tells us to just go and relax and that he is going to keep the drinks coming in the VIP section on the house. He also tells Andy that he wants to go ahead and book us to come back. That right there just finishes off a perfect night for me.
We make our way back up the VIP section and just hang out with everyone. When there is a good song that comes on, we go down to the dance floor and just cut loose. People that were still there from the show dance with us and order us drinks. By the time it got to be midnight, I was exhausted and ready to go. We all headed out to the limos and made our way back to the hotel. Of course Edward and the others rode back with me. Luckily, I had been able to avoid James all night because Andy had him running security out on the floor and Jake was with me.
When we arrived at the hotel, James offered to escort me up to the room but Edward told him that he had it covered. Those two had like a stare off for a few minutes and then Edward wrapped his arm around my waist and we walked into the hotel and made our way up to my room.
"I don't think I told you how good you look in that outfit." He tells me as we ride in the elevator.
"Thanks, this outfit was a gift from Andy and the guys. I love it" I tell him and I think I blush a little bit.
"Well it leaves nothing to the imagination that is for sure." He says as the elevator dings for my floor and we make our way to my room.
"Thanks for escorting me up to my room, Edward." I tell him as I dig out my key to the door.
"You are most welcome and anytime." He tells me and then we just stand there.
"Well, I guess I will see you sometime tomorrow." I say as I open the door to my room and get ready to go inside.
"Um, Bella can I ask you something?" He says before I shut the door.