The Devil's Son *DISCONTINUED*

Doi

  Effie arrives home, turned on the teapot and stripped down. Turning on the water, she stepped into the shower and sighed in relief as the hot water touched her skin. The steam rose and relaxed her, and gently she began to sing.

"Baby, I've never known
How bright the stars can shine
And tonight I think
Your heart is finally mine"

As she sang, all the tension left her body. The soft notes fell from her mouth as she continued.

"As crazy as it seems
We both always knew
The stars would realign
Our souls knew what to do"

Humming along the tune, Effie stopped the water and wrapped a rough towel around her body; a pale pink bright against her skin.

Curled up twenty minutes later, wrapped In her fuzzy robe and holding the steaming tea, she turned on her Ipod and listened quietly. Her mind drifted back to Andy. He was even more handsome in person – the pictures she had thought made him gorgeous did nothing for him.

Her eyes closed as she remembered the shockingly bright blue eyes; the way they stood out against the dark hair and sculpted features. The memory of the dark looks he gave he made her body tingle. He was a jerk, but yet she found it alluring. He radiated power, and it was electric.

Setting the tea aside, she grabbed her guitar and strummed a few chords. Humming a bit, she thought quietly.

"I'm dying to catch my breath
Oh why don't I ever learn?"

She hummed but n more words came to her mind. How could she describe this feeling/ Sighing, she wrote down the few lines and set her guitar aside. With that, the lights were turned off and the night ended with dreams of piercing eyes and a deep voice whispering in her ear.

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Effie sat in a well-lit room with about ten other people. Everyone was pale and fidgeting in their seats, fingers white from the tight grip on instruments and Ipods with songs on repeat.

Effie was no different than the rest. Today could change her life, but this one negative thought had manifested and buried itself in the back of her mind. Would Andy take one look at her and shoo her away? It had been nearly two weeks since their meeting at her work. Would he remember her rude comments, calling him a jackass and asshole? Did she piss him off enough to ruin her chances?

"Effie Marshall." The receptionist called her name, and she stood up – her legs shaking nervously. Her guitar in hand, she took her first steps into the room. It was darker than she'd imagined – walls painted black, dark red seats and no windows. The lights were dimmer than the waiting room and it took a moment for her eyes to adjust.

When she looked up, her eyes locked with the haunting blue eyes that plagued her dreams. His expression was unreadable, and Effie got lost in it until she heard the soft click of the door behind her. His gaze never wavered. Did his recognize her? Effie couldn't tell, but her heart rate had risen to extreme levels and it was a surprise she hadn't passed out.

"If you're not going to do something, can you stop wasting my time and get out of here? I have a lot to do." His voice was as deep as she remembered it, but it didn't seem he remembered her at all. She couldn't blame him. Why would someone as successful as Andy Biersack remember the waitress in the worn blue uniform? She never even gave him her name.

"My name is Effie Marshall. My talent is singing, and I play my own music." He nodded to her, and Effie took a seat on one of the red seats.

"Don't sit on there!" His voice rose, easily getting angry and Effie stood up quickly. Rule number one for auditioning to Andy Biersack is never do anything to make him yell before you perform. "You're spot is on the stool." Effie nodded quickly and sat down. Glancing up, the cool eyes were focused on his phone. He wasn't paying attention anymore. The second rule for audition to Andy Biersack – never lose his attention. Effie cleared her throat and began strumming on the guitar.

"Stop." Now he just sounded bored and it made Effie nervous. "What are you singing?"

Breathing a sigh of relief, she smiled a bit.

"Wild Child by Juliet Simms."

"Fuck, no." Effie blinked and stared at him, completely caught off guard.

"Then what should I do?"

"Something original."

"I have nothing prepared."

"Then you can go."

Effie bit her lip. She couldn't let this opportunity pass her by. Instead of arguing, she started playing a slower tune. She saw his eyes dart back to her in curious surprise, but focused on the music.

"My life is hard to remember
Don't know where to go
Without you here
My life is worthless
It falls apart and i
Can't be bothered to pick up the pieces
Then you come alone again
And you sweep me off my feet
But I know, it's a lie
I know it's not right..."

Effie took a small break to let the music ring alone. She felt his stare on her but ignored it and continued on with the chorus.

"'Cause the bright white light
Is blinding our sight
Bringing us away from the path
We're meant to follow
You bring me down
You keep my under
You lie to me – make love to me
But it will never be real
'cause you don't really love me – anymore
No, ohhh, woahhh, ohhh
You don't love me anymore."

It was the first time she'd performed one of her own songs in front of anybody, and Effie was excited though she wasn't sure the lyrics were good enough. Still she continued on.

"I'm now fighting to see
What's the best for me
Staying with you
Or running as far as I can
You tease me – torment me
Mend my heart, only
To break it again
Knowing it's a lie
And I know now this ain't right..."

Effie glanced up at Andy, but his expression was a stoic as ever. Effie sang through her chorus again before slowing down the music, singing softly as she reached the last few lines.

"And this whole thing
Was a chase
Filled with love and haste
You never really stopped to think
About my heart
But realize now that
I don't love you anymore.."

Effie's hands trembled as she finished the song. Looking up, Andy's attention was back to his phone. Frowning, Effie stood up, fire burning in her eyes.

"Are you serious? I come here, one of the biggest possible moments of my life, and you can't take ten minutes away from your phone to be a decent person?" Effie shook her head, grabbed her guitar and stormed from the room. The other performers gave her looks of sympathy but she just didn't care anymore.  

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What does everyone think so far???? I want to hear your thoughts? Concerns? Things you like, things you hate???

Also, I'm going to mention, that I adore Juliet <3 She is literally the best and only role model in my life (and you're a hater, buzz off....seriously....) So I don't mean anything with the distaste towards Effie's choice of song, I do adore her music, seriously <3 (Can't Wait for From The Grave <3 )