Blink-182 Anthem Part Two Novels & Stories

Drop everything now Meet me in the pouring rain Kiss me on the sidewalk Take away the pain 'Cause I see, sparks fly whenever you smile. Get me with those green eyes, baby As the lights go down Gimme something that'll haunt me when you're not around 'Cause I see, sparks fly, whenever you smile When sparks fly oh baby smile When sparks fly🎶

By the time I hit the bridge, my hands are shaking. *If I’m yours on paper,* * Tell me what that makes my soul…* *Am I saved, or am I stolen?* *Do you even know you stole?* My voice cracks on *stole,* not enough to ruin the take, just enough to sound like the truth. When the last note dies, there’s a long moment where no one breathes. The only sound is the faint hiss in my headphones and my own pulse roaring in my ears. Then the red light blinks off.

I forget just why I left you, I was insane Stay and play that Blink-182 song That we beat to death in Tucson, okay I know it breaks your heart Moved to the city in a broke-down car, and Four years, no call Now I'm looking pretty in a hotel bar, and I-I-I can't stop No, I-I-I can't stop So, baby, pull me closer In the back seat of your Rover That I know you can't afford Bite that tattoo on your shoulder Pull the sheets right off the corner Of that mattress that you stole From your roommate back in Boulder We ain't ever getting older We ain't ever getting older We ain't ever getting older So, baby, pull me closer In the back seat of your Rover That I know you can't afford Bite that tattoo on y

The man who held my wrists on that roof and said my name like it mattered. I wrote about that. Over and over. Like if I put it in music, it would become safer. Permanent. Mine. I clear my throat. “What’s next?” Ty asks. I hesitate. Then I force myself to speak. “This one’s… slower.” I swallow. “It’s called Anchor.” Serena’s voice is gentle. “Okay. Take us there.” My fingers find the chords. They’re simple. Bare. The kind of progression you can’t hide behind. I sing.

My hot tears flowed down both my cheeks with my re-mixed feelings. I knew it. I hope I don't come back anymore. When did I agree to go along with it like he said? He didn't even ask me or even tell me where we were going. He is the one who decides voluntarily because his pleasure depends on it. I don't know where my feet will take me. I just stopped on my way. The view from here is of the wave that wants to break free from the ocean. It was already dark, but the lights on each side of the tree illuminated the night, shrouded in deep darkness.

I want every single piece of you I want your heaven and your oceans too Treat me soft but touch me cruel I wanna teach you things you never knew, baby Bring the floor up to my knees Let me fall into your gravity Then kiss me back to life to see [3/23, 19:10] Chinonso: Your body standing over me Zendaya starts to nod and joins in to sing Zendaya/Stella; Baby, don't let the lights go down Baby, don't let the lights go down Baby, don't let the lights go down Lights go down, lights go down Lights go down, lights go down

We’re bonding. --- I’m about 21 songs into Sev’s playlist and I have yet to hear from the Hansons. I call that a win. My wrists are killing me from the silver, but Sev had been nice enough to put a thick coating of Vaseline on my wrists before putting on the cuffs, so it’s not as bad as it could have been. Iris by the Goo Goo Dolls is just wrapping up when I feel the ATV start to slow down and come to a stop.

In spite of the gentleness of her arm’s raising, the motion dislodged a narrow band of oyster silk from around the upraised wrist, leaving it to dangle, an unfelt breeze setting it to the smallest fluttering motion. The elf brought her middle finger sharply against her thumb, and mindless of the fact she wore no visible adornment on her fingers, a bright, tiny ping shivered into being, heralding the start of her arm’s serpentine sway. Small shifts of her dainty feet raised additional bell-ghosts, but Ross could see not a string of the shimmering chimes such a sweet music should have.

"That actually might sound good. Mange's sound is heavy and Banshee is similar." Agawa tilted his head. "Is it?" "What should we play then?" They were all staring at me? "You're asking me?" "Well you heard them play. Pick something that complements their sound." But I didn't know what song they would pick. "Well... How about "The Vow." "Fine." With deadpan expressions, they got into positions. There wasn't a second mike. "S'fine." Akemi waved me off when I told her. Welp. She probably wouldn't need it.

And I-I-I can't stop No, I-I-I can't stop [Chorus: Andrew Taggart] So, baby, pull me closer In the backseat of your Rover That I know you can't afford Bite that tattoo on your shoulder Pull the sheets right off the corner Of the mattress that you stole From your roommate back in Boulder We ain't ever getting older [Post-Chorus: Andrew Taggart] We ain't ever getting older We ain't ever getting older [Verse 2: Halsey] You look as good as the day I met you I forget just why I left you, I was insane Stay and play that blink-182 song That we beat to death in Tucson, okay [Pre-Chorus: Halsey] I know it breaks your heart Moved to the city in a broke-down car And four years, no call Now I'm lookin'