Title: Deal1 (this title has been stolen from my
friends band, sorry Oliver but I love your music...)
Author: Mandy.
Feedback: Necassary.
Archiving: Oh hell go for it just tell me:)
Dedication: to Danielle:-) who is not so smiley faced
at the moment, hope this cheers you up:)
Disclaimer: Not mine blah blah. Song is from The
Teaparty, why oh why must I miss them at the Falls?
But it's ok, I'll buy the new CD, TripTYCH.
Backstage there was an air of festivity, it was their first concert since the lead singer's accident. But in two weeks Jerry would be out of hospital, and in the meantime the new guy Jarod would take his place. Nothing big, just a short set in a local club, but it was enough to raise their spirits after weeks of inactivity. Outside they could hear the crowd screaming, the few hundred audience members wanting them to play and soon.
Jarod took a deep breath, nodding to the other band members and heading out onto the stage as the lights went up, the music starting immediately so Jarod was forced to belt out the lyrics in a strong, deep voice. The music was haunting, a mixture of dark gothic metal and electronic, the beat fast and pulsing, the crowd throwing themselves into the music as the lights swept over them. Jarod clutched the microphone, immersing himself deeper into the Pretend as he stretched out a hand to the gyrating bodies in front of him, who surged forward at his movement, held back by several beefy security guards. For a moment he allowed himself to forget how important what he was doing was, how he couldn't let anything slip to make the eyes that watched him realise he wasn't what he made himself out to be. There was only the music, the beat the echoed through his body, the people that danced before him.
And then he saw her. She was at the front, kept away by only the guards and the security fence, her eyes locked with his, her body still as she watched him smugly. Jarod was suddenly scared as she turned away from him, weaving her way back through the crowd as he neared the end of the song. She was obviously unarmed, her tight clothing having no place to store a weapon, but not for long. He realised that her destination, back through the crowd, was probably back to her car, so she could retrieve her gun and then... no, he couldn't let it happen, too much was at stake.
The song finished and the crowd cheered, but she kept moving away, he had to stop her. He used his position as lead singer to his advantage, motioning for the other members of the band to wait before they started playing again.
"I'd like to introduce you to a friend of mine." He said into the microphone, the crowd cheered and she paused, her back still to him.
"Her name's Parker, and she's over there," he called pointing to her, smiling as she turned to glare at him, "why don't all you nice people send her my way, up to the stage!" he cried cheerfully, inside quaking with fear that she would give the game away. As he watched she was half pushed- half carried to the front, the guards lifting her over the fence as she was shoved unceremoniously onto the stage. Her eyes spat fire at him as he grasped her, his arm pulling her to him so she couldn't move, let alone escape.
"I want everyone here to say hello to Parker!" he yelled, and was answered by several hundred people calling out greetings to the woman in his arms. Jarod laughed, knowing she would hate him for what he was about to do.
"Now it's my turn to say hello to Parker." He murmured into the mike, and brought his mouth down on hers. As he kissed her he could hear the audience and the band cheering loudly, and soft growl from Miss Parker. Jarod broke the kiss, turning his face to nuzzle next to her ear in what appeared to be a display of affection, so only she could hear what he had to say. "If you give me away we'll both be dead in a matter of seconds, so I'm begging you to act like you're enjoying this." He muttered, and she turned her head to stare at him for a moment.
"How do I know you're not just doing this so I don't bring you in?" she asked quietly, and Jarod bent his head to kiss her neck, running a hand down her back to keep the pretence of reunited lovers.
"Because if it was just about that I'd already be gone. Too much is at stake, but I'll have to explain later." Jarod whispered against her skin, and was relieved when he felt her almost imperceptible nod. Pasting a smile his face he brushed his lips across hers one more time, pleased when she kissed him back, he then turned to face the still cheering crowd before him.
"I think I'll get Parker to do something for me for this next song. How would you guys like to see her dance for us?" he cried, and the crowd howled in response, and this time Jarod's smile was genuine as the music started and he began to sing;
You want it, this
So satisfying
The sweet decay,
Of ecstasy.
And you want it all
And you want it all
He sang softly at first, still holding Miss Parker by the waist, singing the words to her.
A frozen sun,
Would guide you there
As shadows hide,
The deep despair.
And you want it all
And you want it all
I'll give you something more!
The last line Jarod belted, allowing Parker to work free from his arms as she backed away from him slowly, her body beginning to sway to the music. Slowly she danced for him, her eyes glued to his as the crowd went wild, and she beckoned him slowly as he continued singing.
And you'll fade away,
One last kiss before,
You fade away
So sleep tonight,
In idle dreams.
The pain will drown,
Your silent screams
Her body was alive now, twisting and turning sexily in time to the music, her hair swirling around her face as Jarod came to kneel before her, stretching a hand out and running it up and down one bare leg as the band played on.
And you want it all!
And you want it all
I'll give you something more!
And you'll fade away!
One last kiss before,
You fade away!
She captured his hand with her own, stepping backwards so he was forced to crawl after her, until he yanked her to him, still on his knees, grabbing her around the waist and pulling her tight as he stared up her body to her face.
Lies you once adored!
Will fade away,
Lies you can't ignore
You soon will pay!
As you fade away
As you fade away
As you fade away
As you fade away
As you fade away!!!
The last line was torn from Jarod as he stood suddenly, capturing the dancing woman before him in his arms as the song finished, the intensity of the music making him forget for a moment who both of them were as he pressed his mouth against hers. The crowd roared with approval as the couple on the stage entwined together, their kiss passionate and intense, and the audience threw themselves against the guards and fence in an effort to reach the stage. Security guards ran on from backstage hurriedly, pulling band members from their places as the crazed fans bombarded the stage, yanking both Miss Parker and Jarod backstage as they broke apart, staring at each other in silent surprise as they were hustled to safety.