Chapter 22

Chapter 22

In between songs, Jake looked for Lori again. He had to find her. He had to somehow explain everything before it was too late. There he spotted her in the back of the room. Come on, Lori, look at me. He waved at her, motioning for her to come up by the stage. She did not see him. Jake whispered to the guys in the band. I'm making a change in the song lineup. Do Brenda. Next, the band went into a slow, beautiful no. Lori glanced up at the stage. Was Jake looking at her? The crowd began breaking up into couples. They moved their feet, slowly, holding each other tightly as Jake closed his eyes and sang from his heart. Lori looked longingly at the young lovers, gliding across the floor, wishing she had someone to dance with, wishing she was in Jake's arms. She couldn't help but listening to the sexy, sincere sound of his voice as he saved Jake Invision. Then his voice was reaching out like a giant he and coaxing Lori closer.

Lori felt a strange connection. She opened her eyes. Yes, he was looking at her. She walked toward the stage. He was singing to her. I never believed in the stars above. I never believed in love. I would never lie to you or be cruel or untrue. Now it's up to you. Make your next move on my open heart. Love me or go away. Don't leave me standing here all by myself for another day. Oh, baby, what's going on in your hearts? Oh, baby, please say we will never part. Laurie pushed her way to the edge of the stage and stood right before Jake. The red paint on his body was streaking off with sweat. He knelt down and grabbed her hands. At that moment, she didn't care about the fight they'd had or about his girlfriend. She was caught in the moment, the most beautiful moment that she had ever experienced. She didn't care that the whole school was staring at her right now or what would happen tomorrow. He was singing to her like some haunting songbird lost in a storm. Nothing mattered. When the song was over, Jake stared deep into her eyes and now the words, I love you. Laurie stomach fluttered, not believing what he just said. He released her hands, but now her gaze. The crowd screamed with applause. Jake's. I suddenly became white. With more before Laurie could react, she was violently jerked backward by the hair. She hit the cold ground. She struggled to break free from the forceful flash of color that was swiping and clawing at her. She heard screams as her face was pushed to the ground. An angry voice that horrible curses at her as the white slammed down upon her again. Her body was pinned to the cold cement floor. Jake leaped off the stage and pulled Murray free, wrapping his arms around her.

Laurie stared at her attacker instantly, knowing who it was. The crowd stared in shock. Is a strikingly beautiful girl with pale skin and the tangle of wild black hair stood there. The girl looked confused and frightened. She wore a revealing and very sexy gypsy costume made of brightly colored silk, a gold belt dripping with coins wrapped around her slender waist. Her dark eyes burned into Jake. She cried.

That's my song. That was my song. Her face became a mask of rage as Jake clutched onto Lori to protect her from further harm. The girl lunged forward again with her arm stretching out for Murray's throat. She was stopped by a security guard who burst in the crowd. He grabbed the girl and held her skinny arms as she struggled and screamed. I love you and Jake. Don't do this to me, please. Jake was too furious to be embarrassed by the fact that this stupid, crazy girl who just dragged his dirty, shameful past before the eyes and hundreds of people, his face twisted in disgust as he looked at her wild eyes. He shouted, It's over, Brandon. Don't come near me again. The girl's expression suddenly changed. She laughed lightly and smiled at him. Come on, Jay. Don't say things like that. I know you still love me. I love to hate you, Brenda. That's what I love. You're nothing.

Nothing, he said coldly. Jake pulled Morrie aside as security guards dragged the girl up the basement stairs. She started screaming again as they pulled her into the maze. The whole school stared at the wild girl who was being carted away. Are you OK? Jake asked. He hugged Laurie tightly. I'm so sorry. It's all my fault. Lori's voice quivered. Yeah, I think I'm all right. That was your girlfriend? Ex girlfriend? He said, correcting her. He wanted to hear from her cheek. I should have warned you. I just never thought that she'd come after you. I should have known better. She's crazy. You know your song? I wrote it when we were going out. I changed her name to the word baby. And it must have made her snap. When she saw me singing to you, Laurie, straighten her carriers. Yeah, she said that. Are you. Jake, look sadly at Laurie as Brenda's pitiful screams echoed through the door.

No, I went out with her for a few months last year, but she got into drugs and started losing her mind. She won't leave me alone. She thinks we're still together. Like Fatal Attraction, Laurie said. Jake nodded. Yes. That's why I didn't tell you. She follows me around. I didn't want to scare you off. Laurie stared deep into his eyes. What you said on stage, I meant it, Laurie.

He said the band started warming up again. Jake stood up on the stage. We better get on with the show, he said, and smiled. Laurie hung out close to the stage as Jake made a few brief apologies to the crowd for the disturbance. The music started again and Laurie began dancing, feeling happier than she ever had before.

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