Hello loves! Well, my mom found my flash drive for me the other day! So now I can update! Yay! So happy. I thought I was going to die. Seriously, if I had lost that forever, I would have had to recreate this whole chapter, plus the beginnings to a few other stories I'm going to start eventually.
Well, I'm sad to say that this is the last chapter of this story. It's longer than the others I believe, so that's good.
Quick shoutout to: Zevielover4life! Love your username girl! And thanks on the grammar thing. My friend at school is crazy about grammar, so I think she's rubbing off on me.
Thanks to those who gave me ideas for my collection of Zevie winter one-shots. Much appreciated!
And, on to the final chapter!
ZANDER'S POV
"Hey everybody!" I say into the microphone trying to get everyone's attention. They all turn to look at me standing at the front of the stage. "Well, as you all know, I'm Zander Robbins, guitarist for the band Gravity 5." Everyone cheers. "With me on stage, I have Kevin Reed, drummer; and Nelson Baxter, keyboard," I motion to both of them and they each wave, "Now, you all might be wondering where our lead singer and bass guitarist are. Well, Kacey won't be performing with us tonight because this song does not require her most excellent vocal skills. As for Stevie, well, most of you know, Stevie and I are best friends. But not anymore. Stevie has left the band because of me. I was in a horrible mood on Monday and lashed out saying some things that I really shouldn't have said. I was wrong in saying those things." I look around the room to find Stevie with my eyes and once I find her, I look directly at her, and she is looking right back at me, glaring. "Stevie, I'm sorry. I don't know why I said the stuff I did. But I really wish that I hadn't. We miss you Steves. I miss you. And to show you how I really feel, I wrote a song for you. And I asked Kevin and Nelson to help me. So Stevie, here's a song for you, entitled Always."
STEVIE'S POV
What on earth is he thinking? He is going to sing me a song? Does he not realize that I don't want to see or talk to him? Okay, so maybe I do, but I can't let him know that. He needs to know that he can't just talk to me like that and get away with it. It isn't just like one of our normal arguments that we have sometimes where we make-up the next day and are back to being best friends. This fight really hurt me. I want to forgive him right away, but he seriously needs to know the consequences of his actions. He isn't just going to win me back that easily.
I stand there next to Justin on the dance floor staring up at Zander. I kind of want to leave right this minute, but something makes me stay here. Like I need to be here. I watch as Kevin starts the song off on his drums, followed by Nelson on the keyboard. Then, Zander begins singing. And trust me, he is kind of amazing.
(A/N: When you read the following section, listen to the song on YouTube. It's Always, by Bon Jovi. There's a part at the end that is hard to type as lyrics. So go listen to it. You know you want to.)
This Romeo is bleeding It's been raining since you left me
But you can't see his blood
It's nothing but some feelings
That this old dog kicked up
Now I'm drowning in the flood
You see I've always been a fighter
But without you I'd give up
Now I can't sing a love song
Like the way it's meant to be
Well, I guess I'm not that good anymore Yeah I will love you, baby
But baby, that's just me
Always
And I'll be there forever and a day
Always
I'll be there till the stars don't shine
Till the heavens burst and
The words don't rhyme
And I know when I die, you'll be on my mind
And I'll love you
Always Now your pictures that you left behind When he holds you close, when he pulls you near And I will love you baby
Are just memories of a different life
Some that made us laugh, some that made us cry
One that made you have to say good-bye
What I'd give to run my fingers through your hair
Touch your lips, to hold you near
When you say your prayers try to understand
I've made mistakes, I'm just a man
When he says the words you've been needing to hear
I wish I was him 'cause those words are mine
To say to you till the end of time
Always
And I'll be there forever and a day
Always If you told me to cry for you
I could
If you told me to die for you
I would
Take a look at my face
There's no price I won't pay
To say these words to you
Right here, Zander does a guitar solo of sorts. I mean, the other guys are still playing, but Zander is really getting into the solo. He looks absolutely amazing up there, singing, and playing the guitar like it's nobody's business. I can't help but really admit that I like him. Maybe even love him. And to know that he wrote this song for me. Makes me love him even more. As he plays, I close my eyes and listen to the music. It's beautiful. Then he sings again.
Well, there ain't no luck Yeah I will love you, baby
In these loaded dice
But baby if you give me just one more try
We can pack up our old dreams
And our old lives
We'll find a place where the sun still shines
Always
And I'll be there forever and a day
Always
I'll be there till the stars don't shine
Till the heavens burst and
The words don't rhyme
I know when I die, you'll be on my mind
And I'll love you
Always
Always
As Zander finishes his song, it makes me think back to our argument and all of the things that he said to me. What has happened to us? We have never acted like this before. As I think about our argument, my mind manages to go back to the conversation I had on the phone with Justin earlier this morning.
*FLASHBACK*
Bzzt! Bzzt! I flip over on my bed to reach my cell phone lying beside me. I pick it up and look at the caller id, Justin Cole. I smile as I click answer and hold it up to my ear. "Heeeey!" I say into the receiver, dragging out the hey.
"Hey Stevie," he says back to me, but not with the energy he usually has.
"What's wrong?"
"Nothing. But, are you sure you still want to go to the dance with me tonight? Because you know you don't have to. Just say the word and I'll leave you alone."
"What are you talking about? I'm your girlfriend, of course I'm still going to the dance with you tonight." I laugh slightly.
"It's just, I'm pretty sure that Zander is going, and I wasn't sure if you wanted to be around him or not."
"Well, I don't want to be around him, but I'm not going there for him I'm going there for you."
"Are you absolutely sure? Cause I kind of thought that you had a thing for him."
"Pfft, what?" I say my voice going higher.
"Just tell me Stevie, I can handle it."
I sigh, "Okay. So maybe I had a small crush on Zander, but not after what he said to me. And besides, he doesn't feel the same way, so it's pointless to even hope."
"Really Stevie?! Can't you see that he loves you?! Everyone at school knows it!" (1)
"Really? He does?"
"Yeah. So I completely understand if you don't want to go to the dance with me. Just say the word and I won't come by later tonight."
I think for a moment. "You know what Justin. You're kind of right. I still have feelings for Zander, and I thought that by dating you, I could let go of those feelings. But I can't. And seeing how hard he's trying to win me back; it's just, I can't help but feel like he likes more than as just a friend. But, I don't know if I'm ready to be his friend again. He really hurt me."
"Tell you what Stevie, we can still go to the dance together. But as friends. I can tell that you're still not over him, and you just told me that too. So, what do you say? Friends?"
I smile into the phone, "Friends."
"Alright then, I'll pick you up at 7:30. Friend."
"I'll see you then. Friend."
*END FLASHBACK*
ZANDER'S POV
As the final note of the song plays, I drop my guitar so that it falls behind my back. I stand there for a moment quietly, breathing heavily, while everyone just looks at me and the lights are shining down on me, making me even hotter. After a second or two, the whole gym breaks out in to a huge cheer. Then, I see Stevie approach the front of the stage with no expression on her face at all. I hop down off of the stage and go to stand in front of her. "Stevie, I'm so sorry. I wasn't trying to be rude to you. I guess I just got jealous of Justin and mixed with being in a horrible mood, I guess I just lashed out. I'm sorry." I say all in one breath. I stand there, waiting for her to say something to me. Or walk away. Something.
"That song," she finally says, "I liked it."
"You did?" she nods. "Good. Cause it came from my heart."
"Did you really mean what you said in the song?"
"Every word," I smile, "although some of it was metaphorical."
"Is that how you really felt about me when I was dating Justin?"
"Yeah," I nod my head and smile shyly.
"Wow."
I then grab both of her hands in mine and look her directly in the eyes, "Stevie. That song is for you. I meat absolutely every word I sang. I wrote it because I'm in love with you. I think I have been for a while but I didn't really know it until I saw you with Justin all the time. So I started writing this song. But I was struggling. Then when we had our fight, I was able to finish it. And what do you mean WHEN you were dating Justin?" I ask her slightly confused. She looks down slowly as she bites her bottom lip.
Then she looks up at me through her hair, "I broke up with Justin."
"What?" I ask her.
She looks up at me with a small smile on her face, "I- actually, it was a mutual agreement. We both knew that I don't have feelings for him. I have feelings for you."
My eyes widen and my heart starts pounding. "Really?! Wow! That's awesome! I mean, you know, that's pretty cool. I've been in love with you forever and to know that you have these feelings for me, that's just possibly the greatest moment of my life. And the fact that you like the song too! If Gravity 5 ever becomes really big, it's totally going on our first album! I mean, only if you don't mind because it is for you-"
"Zander!" I stop talking and look right at her. Her hands are now on my shoulders and she is looking right back at me.
She smiles, "just shut up and kiss me."
"Gladly." Then I take my hands and place them on her waist. I lean forward and place my lips on hers kissing her. She kisses back. We are in our own little world and don't even care about anyone else that's in the room.
When we pull away from the kiss, I look at Stevie and smile. "So does this mean you'll be my girlfriend and be back in the band?"
"Yes, and yes." She says back smiling brightly.
"Awesome," then I grab her face in my hands and I plant another kiss right on her luscious lips that I've always wanted to kiss. And now I can. Whenever I want.
"Excuse me lovebirds." We both pull away and turn our heads to see Kacey standing in front of us smiling really big.
"Yes Kacey?" Stevie says as she turns her whole body around to face Kacey. I do the same.
"Well, now that you two are together and Stevie is back in the band, I think the crowd would like some more entertainment. So, I think we should play."
"Sounds like a plan to me," Stevie replies and then turns to look at me, "think you can stay on track this time and not mess up?"
I turn my head to look at her and give her a smile, "absolutely." Then I give her small discreet wink, causing her to blush.
"Alrighty then," Kacey says, "let's get up there and play."
I grab Stevie's hand in mine and then lead her towards the stage and up the stairs. She positions herself at her bass, slips it on and then looks over at me. I look back at her and smile.
"Yo! Guys!" Kevin says from behind his drums, "I heard we're going to play and that Zander and Stevie are together. Is this true?"
"Yes," Kacey replies to him, "and yes. Now what song are we going to play?"
We all look around at each other and then I glance at Stevie, "let's do Last One Standing."
"Everyone agree?" Kacey asks. They all nod their heads. I smile and remove my guitar from back and reach for my uke that I had brought with me just in case I needed it. And I do. I slip it on over my head and then look at everyone else and nod for reassurance.
Kacey looks at the crowd and smiles, "Hello people of Brewster High! We are Gravity 5, and WE know how to rock!"
Everyone cheers and then we begin the song. My mind is on Stevie again, but not like before. This time, it is because I am going to be singing this song, to her.
Well, what did you all think?! I hope you loved it cause I did!
(1) Credit for that line goes to Wrterchica22. I just made a slight modification. Thanks!
Also, I'm currently working on a new story for Zevie, and I am looking for a couple OC's to use in it. I'm mainly looking for adults, but teenagers are fine too.
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