Blink-182 Anthem Part Two Novels & Stories

“Always.” My hands, by their own instinct, begin the movement—fingers sliding through the blonde strands, soft and rhythmic. And then it happens. The image appears out of nowhere: the same sofa, a smaller Claire with a pacifier, my fingers in her hair while I softly hum a melody I don’t know the origin of. The room lit only by a lamp. The smell of rain through the half-open window. And a large shadow in the doorway, watching with devotion. Declan.

To hold onto this… for as long as I can. To live in it. To breathe in it. But no matter how tightly I hold onto that feeling— That thought still finds its way back in. Quiet. Persistent. Suddenly, Nathan’s left arm shifts, lifting slightly before he lets out a slow, heavy breath. A second later, it settles again—pulling me closer into him. That’s when I realize. I let out a quiet breath. Time’s up. It always is. Lunch is ending. Neither of us says it out loud… but we both feel it.

The sound was already out, bright and unguarded. Elliot’s face lit up. “There it is.” She shook her head, still laughing. “You sat through an entire meeting pretending to be a consultant from Singapore?” “I was committed to the bit,” he said, feigning offense. “That’s called dedication.” “That’s called being insane.” “Same thing, really.” She laughed again, and this time she didn’t try to hide it. The sound floated across the terrace, carried by the morning breeze. Across the terrace, hidden in the shadow of the doorway, Jayden froze mid-step. He had come out to grab some air, but the sound stopped him cold.

I am here, right here, right here, right here I'm the secret you can't hide you will not be able to forget that feeling echoing in the heart why are you surprised I am the voice of your heart If you can listen, listen to the words of the heartbeat I am here, right here, right here, right here what kind of borders, what compulsions I am here, right here, right here, right here I'm the one on your mind now i am in the answers i am in the questions I live in your every dream i'm in your eyes you see me where I am here, right here, right here, right here dear, see the distance has disappeared I am here, right here, right here, right here what kind of borders, what compulsions I am here, right he

All the children are singing and laughing which is music to my ears. I miss you by Blink 182 comes playing through the speakers. Tyson is head banging, why is he head banging? Because it is Tyson. Rowan and Shiloh are dancing together while Tyson is still head banging. Dove is doing the funky chicken with me while we sing, horribly, I might add. "Where are you? And I'm so sorry I cannot sleep, I cannot dream tonight. I need somebody and always. This sick, strange darkness. Comes creeping on, so haunting every time. And as I stare, I counted. The webs from all the spiders. Catching things and eating their insides

, Alex shouted back at them eyeing Kiya from the corner of his eyes. Jake turned on the music system and gave high-five to Liza. "And on, I'm alive, I'm alive, I'm alive And on, I can fly, I can fly, I can fly And on, I'm alive, I'm alive, I'm alive And I'm loving every se cond Minute, hour, bigger, better, stronger, power " #thatPOWER Song by will.i.am started blasting in the background, Anisha let out a big scream before swaying her hips to the beat.

I said walking inside my room and just plopped myself on the bed. I closed my eyes, wishing to go far away from each one of these people or at least die... --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Italics words is the part of flashback...

Too hot, success doublin' Too hot, somersaulting on the charts Too high, we on trampoline Too high, someone stop us We couldn't fail Because we believed in each other What you say yeah (say yeah) Not today yeah (day yeah) We won't die today yeah Trust me, who is next to you Together we won't die I trust you, who is next to me Together we won't die We believe in the word, together We believe that we're Bangtan Point, aim, shoot! Not not today! Not not today! Hey crow-tits, everyone, hands up Hey friends, hands up Hey, if you trust me, hands up Point, aim, shoot! We won't die, don't ask Scream, not not today Don't kneel, we won't cry Hands up, not not today Hey not not today Hey not not today

I stammered. “Danalee, they need you, but you must decide to help them. Do not be afraid, I am with you. You are of me. Your gift is from me.” She whispered the last part and began to fade. “No. No, please Selene don’t leave me. Let me come with you.” I begged her but I knew she would not stay. I laid down and curled into a ball. I cried myself to sleep. Sometime later –

Morgan sang Rachel’s parts and I sang Kurt’s. “Too late for second-guessing,…Too late to go back to sleep…It's time to trust my instincts…Close my eyes and leap..It's time to try…Defying gravity…I think I'll try…Defying gravity…Kiss me goodbye I’m…Defying Gravity…And you won't bring me down…” I closed my eyes as I sang to tune into the music only.