6:52. My alarm clock was basically taunting me. I was in my bedroom touching up my hair and makeup. I decided to hair my hair pulled back, but have my bangs be in a little poof on the top of my head. And the rest of my long hair be in a ponytail, but everything was curled and it was cascading down my back. 6:56. Stiiil taunting me. Any second now my doorbell would ring and Sean would be standing there with-
DING DONG
Oh, spoke too soon. I hurried to the door as fast as I could in heels and opened the door. I swear, I almost drooled. He was in a black-on black suit and he had one white rose in his hand, and it was a long stem. Oh, this man.
"Leila...wow! You look..uh...just wow." I blushed but still tried to remain calm and collective. But, that was REALLY hard when Sean was standing in front of me...looking the way he did...with that smirk.
"Oh, thanks." I smiled and he handed me the rose. I again, blushed and put the flower in a small vase and then let Sean take my hand and lead me to the limo. Which was GINORMOUS!
"Holy crap!"
"What?"
"What? What'd you mean what?! This limo is freakin huge! Oh...are those lights on the ceiling?!" I climbed in rather fast for a girl in a dress with my head titled up towards the roof.
"I guess. I don't really..."
"THERE'S A TV IN HERE!" He just shook his head and laughed at me. It's not my fault I'm new to the whole "fame" thing.
"Leila there's something I should warn you about tonight."
"Oh, what?"
"The crowd may be a little...shocked."
"Why shocked?"
"Welll...I haven't really brought..a real...date to any of these things yet."
"And you're bringing me?"
"Yes."
"Why?"
"Because."
"Because why?" I really wanted to know why I was the first girl he decided to bring to one of these things.
"Well I-"
"Mr. Biggerstaff? We're here." The limo driver opened the door to the red carpet, which was actually a green/purple to match the book cover. Sean nodded and then got out of the limo, then he lended me his hand so I could get out too. As soon as I got out of the limo flashes went off everywhere and a million questions came my way.
"Are you dating?" "Who are you?!" "Are you famous?" "How did you meet?" "How old are you?" "What's your name?!"
"Uh..." Was all I could get out because Sean took my hand and practically dragged me away from every flashing light.
"You okay?" He asked tucking a curl back where it was suppose to be.
"Uh...yeah...is it always like this?"
"Pretty much."
"Wow. I'd hate that."
"You better get used to it..." He kind of mumbled but I heard him
"Why?" His head shot up looking surprised.
"What?" he swallowed hard.
"You said-"
"OH LOOK! The movies starting!" He pulled me into the dark theater and we took our seats.
Strange man he is, that Sean.
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"THAT WAS SO AWESOME!!" Sean just laughed at me as we made our way to the after party. "NO SERIOUSLY! DID YOU SEE IT?!"
"Nope." I just glared at him a little bit, and wrapped my arms around myself. I forgot to bring a wrap or something. Typical. Sean must've seen me because he gave me his jacket.
"Are you sure?" He just nodded and smiled, and I returned it. We got into the party and took our seats. There were a few speeches made, and then Sean got up. I gave him a confused look and he, to my shock and probably everyone around us, just gave me a light kiss on the head and made his way up on stage.
"Hey everyone. As you know, I've been working on a new acoustic album, and I recently wrote a new song. And, it's for a new girl in my life, and I hope she understands."
"Oh crap." I mumbled, almost everyone turned around to me and smiled. Aside from a few girls who looked to be glaring.
(Ok, this song is actually by Kenny Chesney, but it works.)
Every now and then I get a little lost
My strings all get tangled, my wires all get crossed
Every now and then I'm right up on the edge
Dangling my toes out over the ledge
I just thank God you're here
'Cause when I'm a bullet shot out of a gun
'Cause when I'm a firecracker comin' undone
Or when I'm a fugitive ready to run, all wild-eyed and crazy
No matter where my reckless soul takes me
Baby you save me
It's hard lovin' a man that's got a gypsy soul
I don't know how you do it, I'm not sure how you know
The perfect thing to say to save me from myself
You're the angel that believes in me like nobody else
And I thank God you do
'Cause when I'm a bullet shot out of a gun
When I'm a firecracker coming undone
When I'm a fugitive ready to run, all wild-eyed and crazy
No matter where my reckless soul takes me
Baby you save me
I know I don't tell you nearly enough
That I couldn't live one day without your love
When I'm a ship tossed around on the waves
Up on a highwire that's ready to break
When I've had just about all I can take
Baby you, baby you save me
When I'm a bullet shot out of a gun
When I'm a firecracker coming undone
When I'm a fugitive ready to run, all wild-eyed and crazy
No matter where my reckless soul takes me
Baby you save me
