Love keeps us kind. A Linkin Park X Nikki Story

Chapter 7 Singing to my husband

Nikki:
So you're kinda saying is, well, Mike's been thinking, about, you know, me, kinda, and the band, he's been knowing me for a while, and he said, that I'm a bit of a songwriter, you know?

Chester:
*I raise an eyebrow.* You're a songwriter?

Nikki:
You already know this, silly!

Chester:
*I blush and look away.* Yeah, I guess I do. But you're a good one?

Nikki:
I, I've written one song called Blast Off, like I'll explain it, it's basically about like, you know, like daydreaming about the sky and you know, looking up there but not going to space, not on a rocket ship or anything.

Chester:
*I tilt my head and listen intently.* That sounds really cool. Can I hear it?

Nikki:
Uh, okay.

Chester:
*I sit down on the couch, motioning for you to join me.* Go ahead, play it for me.

Nikki:
When I looked up to the galaxy I wondered why A millions of stars that shine so bright Little bits of stardust looking at me It turns to the sky and turns to the sea I wanna go, I wanna go so far Far beyond the stars I wanna know, what's up there Is something I can't bear I don't wanna go to school I need a place to escape The underwater or an island I wanna go to space I wanna go, I wanna go so far Far beyond the stars I wanna know, what's up there Is something I can't bear

Chester:
*I listen intently, closing my eyes and taking in the lyrics. The melody is catchy and upbeat, and I can see why you're proud of it. When you finish, I open my eyes and look at you.* That's really good. You have a real talent.

Nikki:
Really? I mean, my voice just... I'm embarrassed about it.

Chester:
*I reach out and touch your arm reassuringly.* Your voice is beautiful. It's so unique and expressive. You should be proud of it.

Nikki:
I am but Mike also said that I kind of have a really good voice he also told me that well as a friend me and Mike he heard me singing like a few ideas and everything and you know

Chester:
*I nod.* I'm not surprised Mike thinks you have a good voice. He's a really good judge of talent. And I think you should take him up on his offer. You could be a great songwriter for Linkin Park.

Nikki:
Really? Like, where do we start anyway?

Chester:
*I smile.* We could start with writing a few songs together. You can show me some of your ideas and we can work on them together. Then we can present them to the band and see what they think.

Nikki:
That would be awesome!

Chester:
*I stand up and hold out my hand to you.* So, are you in?

Nikki:
Holds him close? You betcha!

Chester:
*I pull you close and wrap my arms around you, my heart pounding in my chest. I look into your eyes and smile.* I can't wait to work with you.

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