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Playing By Heart
“Alright, now get out there and break a leg guys!”
Just as they cheered out of their huddle, the MC was getting ready to warm up the crowd before he introduced San Diego to the Stouts.
“And Shane?” Bette called out to the young drummer who already had her drumsticks in hand, spinning one on her fingers.
“Yeah Bette?”
“Wear the shades.” She said, tossing the pair of Aviators to Shane that she normally wore for her karaoke performances.
“You got it.” Shane smiled as she put them on, effectively completing her outfit.
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Bette slipped out from the side of the stage and into the crowd as announcer was telling a joke on stage.
Spotting James, Tori, and Max back at the merchandise table, she made her way towards them. They were all smiles.
Tori handed her a fresh beer which Bette took with gratitude.
“We got you another one. Drink up!” James’ bubbly girlfriend said.
“Alright. To the Stouts?” Bette lifted her cup to the other three.
“To the Stouts!” They all concurred as they tapped their cups together before tipping them to their mouths.
The MC was doing a good job of giving the crowd what they wanted in terms of entertainment and was now ready to lend the stage to Kit and the band.
James, Tori, Max, and Bette were clapping and whistling once the band was introduced and the crowd’s response was just as electric. Watching the cheers of the crowd from within the crowd made Bette’s heart swell with pride for her sister and friends. The hairs on the back of her neck began to rise, and her heart rate picked up as Angus launched them into their opening song.
Bette could feel a strong physical presence as the band played. She looked at the company she was keeping. James stood behind Tori and held on to her waist as they swayed to the music. Max was behind the merch table bobbing his head and smiling at the band. Searching the crowd, Bette witnessed the energy that the band had created as everyone was moving along to the beat.
Turning her head towards the direction of the front entrance, Bette’s heart nearly leapt out of her chest and her breathing stopped altogether.
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(29 votes, average: 3.90 out of 5)
Booyah! It’s an extended play (pun intended) of my favorite musical odyssey. Yabba-dabba frikin’ DOO! And to top it off, I scored sexy points from YOU!?! Awww, you warmed my heart and made me blush (which if you knew me you’d know ain’t easy ;). I will think of you this weekend whilst gigging with my band. Now that you’ve confirmed my “sneaking suspicion” that James was referring to Jodie, will we find that he and Bette conspire to pull the rug out from under Aaron by becoming the Stouts’ agent too??? That would be so deliciously wicked! Loved how you wrote T&B’s reunion – I could feel the high voltage energy (I’m such a romantic schmo :) . And as much as I am head over heels for all things TiBette, Shane in Aviator glasses sounded really HOT! I love, Love, LOVE this story MeLL. As always, I patiently await your next post. Hope you have a awesome weekend. (PS – I like the cliff hangers. Are you and Kins competing for who can dole out the most sweet torture on your adoring readers?)
What a great update! Bette and Tina seem back on track. And don’t worry I won’t expect you to double post ( just a welcomed surprise when you do). I just love this story, so keep up the good writing. Still waiting to see what happens when they’re alone at the Austin music festival. I see sparks for sure :-)
Looks like they’re going to get bussssy. ;-)
Now that’s what I wanted to read. I see that James does know Tina, I hope that it is good. And the moment that Bette and Tina saw one another was powerful and wonderful, I loved it. I hope when they get out of there it is to a place to talk a little and then play a lot.
What???? How could stop there? Please tell me the next chapter is coming soon, real soon? I missed your story!!!!!
Did I mention that I can’t go 7 days without a meloveslu fix?
Oh no not again, you such a tease my friend ahahha. That was great and glad Bette and Tina are ok and now let see some B&T hot stuff please lol. Please post more, thanks!
I think I missed that story as much as everyobody else…. but I am realising it is my own fault since you won’t post if I don’t! I feel that for the sake of your fans I should release you from arrangement. It’ll be doubly good for me also as I consider myself a great fan! You batted well my friend and as usual it is a home run! Thanks chuckle Kx
Absolutely wonderful sigh! How i love this story :) More please soon :)
Great update. So glad they have each made apologies and are okay with each other. I just knew when James was telling Bette about what happened it was Jodi and Tina he was talking about. That bad woman is really a piece of work. Hopefully Bette will tell her to go to hell when she talks to her again because we know jodi will not give up. Now let the girls get on with their weekend and Bette can tell Tina she will go to Austin with her. Can hardly wait for the next chapter. Thanks.
Brilliant!!!!! Bette has better thoughts now, all because of love. I hope they will be good for real now. Keep it up.
I just knew as soon as I started to read this update you were going to leave us hanging with a cliff. Great update as usual.
I`m glad they are back together.Thank you very much for another amazing update.PPS
Woah MeLL :-0 …. No doubt! Today is a day of seating on the edge of my seat! First Kins, now you… I hope this won’t become a trend to be followed by other writers as it won’t be good for the condition of my heart :-p lol…and one week is so looongggg…. Especially if you sit only on the edge!? Its called Torture not teasing anymore ;-p he3… anyway thanks for the update… I do enjoy reading your story, so believe me that you are indeed a good writer who’s doing a very well done job ;-)