Invisible

Chapter 15

Josh

We got Ericas room set up and Matt left he said he was going to get ready for the party. I went to take a shower and get ready as well when I heard a knock on the door. "Hey guys so glad you could make it here on such short notice" I heard my dad say. "How could we say no to you guys" said a familiar voice. That can't be Cody could it. I know Erica has a bunch of posters of them but it couldnt be. I thought as I quickly got dressed. I ran down stairs. And into the back yard cause I hears the backdoor open and close. "Cody?" I said sounding like a question. "Josh hey man" he said giving me a hug. "What are you doing here" I asked. "We came to play a gig for Erica you sister said it was very important" he said. "Oh my god she's going to freak when she sees you guys" I said.

Erica

We pulled up to the house and it was 6:15 there were a bunch of cars in the drive and on the streets. "What's going on" I asked. They all smiled and just walked me towards the house. "This is a special party for all the birthdays your dick head brother took over" said momma Ramsay as she opened the door and everyone screamed suprise. "Oh my god" I said as tears stung my eyes. I turned and embraced all three of them "thank you so much I love you guys" I said tears rolling down my face. "Hi honey" I heard Josh behind me oh shit my makeup I thought. "Is my makeup fucked up" I whispered to Missy as I pulled back and she shook her head no. I turned to Josh and he just stared at me with his mouth hung open. "Keep you mouth open any longer and you'll catch flies" I giggled and he snapped his mouth shut. I was wearing my new dress that had a sweetheart neckline was black with red roses that had little skulls in the middle my hair was all cut and colored my makeup was done and I felt confident. "You look....amazing" he said looking me up and down. "Erica there are some people we want you to met come out to the back yard" said momma Ramsay. "Josh put your hands over her eyes I want it to be a suprise" she said and Josh did as he was told. They lead me outside and had me sit in a chair Josh still held his hands over my eyes. "Ok now take them off" said Sara. I cautiously opened my eyes to see Cody, Maxx, Dan, Zach and Austin all standing in front of me. My hands covered my mouth as tears threatened to spill again "oh my god" was all I could say. "So this is the lovely Erica that Josh has been raving about. I thought you said she had long wavy hair" said Cody smiling "I forgot she wanted a new look" he said blushing. "New life new look" I finally said.
They guys all came up and hugged me Cody was last. "So is this goober treating you right" he asked laughing. I blushed as Josh snaked his arm around my waist "yea he is he saved me actually" I said. Cody looked confused but didn't press. "How bout we play you some songs. What would you like to hear first" he said. "Dream Catcher its my favorite" I said. Cody smiled as they went to the make shift stage "Erica we want you front and center" he said as the guys grabbed their instruments and started playing.
I walked up and sat in the center with Josh on my left and Missy on my right and I couldn't help but sing along....

Oh, I've been sitting here for hours
As I wish for this to start
I set my standards high
In hopes they will not fall apart

It's almost like I fell asleep
My doubts have seemed to fade
Because I've opened up my eyes to see
I'm right where I planned to be
Today!
Today!

Cast your nets, cast it out
And I hope to god you'll scream and shout
It's everything you wanted, maybe more

Anyone can dream through the night
But only some can dream with eyes wide
There lies the fight inside
It resides in everyone
They will proclaim you a fool
And it reminds you to do
Anything and everything to prove them a liar

It's almost like I fell asleep
My doubts have seemed to fade
Because I've opened up my eyes to see
I'm right where I planned to be
Today!
Today!

Cast your nets, cast it out
And I hope to god you'll scream and shout
It's everything you wanted, maybe more

Does it seem out of reach?
Hit the ground, and run with both your feet
Here's a lesson that I hope to teach
Believe you'll be a dream catcher

Cry out loud and take the stage
And don't let skeptics slow your pace
With every forward step you'll take
Their breath away
Their breath away

Believe, believe they'll spit their words
And some will say it seems absurd
But devour the cynics,
Dismiss the critics,
And mark my words
They'll regret it when you...

...cast your nets, cast it out
And I hope to god you'll scream and shout
It's everything you wanted, maybe more
Today!
Today!

Cast your nets, cast it out
And I hope to god you'll scream and shout
It's everything you wanted, maybe more

Does it seem out of reach?
Hit the ground, and run with both your feet
Here's a lesson that I hope to teach
Believe you'll be a dream catcher
Please believe you'll be a dream catcher
Please believe you'll be a dream catcher

They finished the song and everyone looked to me including the band. "You have an amazing voice come up here and join us please" said Cody. "I....I would love to but can't. I'm fine singing from down here cause the attention is on you not me I freeze up when I know everyone is looking at me" I said hiding my face. "Ok but I'll get you to sing for us" he said and Josh smiled. They played a few more songs Josh got me up and dancing while Matt was dancing with Missy. Today was absolutely perfect.