What a Little Song Can Do - Aeriel Bell (latest books to read .txt) 📗

“Now please welcome our celebrity guest, Justin Bieber!” Mr. Moore announced. Screams erupted through the whole gym. I clapped and hollered yeah! But, that’s it I wasn’t about to scream over a boy. He walked out and everyone got quiet.
“Hey guys! How is your day going?” Everyone erupted in screams again. Mr. Scott got up and introduced himself then grabbed a mic.
“Well, Justin. It’s a pleasure to have you here today as a treat for our talent week. And, to show our appreciation I had one of my students learn one of your songs to sing.” He motioned for me to come up and I did. Mr. Scott turned to the school.
“Everyone, Aeriel is going to perform one of Justin’s songs. I picked the song. It is called ‘Kiss and Tell’. Now please be quiet and respectful of her as she performs.” He handed me the mic. “Okay. Justin if you don’t mind taking a seat on that stool right there. Also, I will not be using your initials, Justin. I will use mine, which are A.B. And, I will be saying boy or guy not she or girl.” He complied and I took a deep breath.
The music started and I turned on my performance mode.

(Yeah, a-a-a-a-b, yeah, whoa oh, whoa noo.)

Now I can see it boy,
You aint gotta say nothing,
Your lips are calling me,
Like they wanna do something,
I feel the chemistry,
Yeah you're into me,
A little kiss is a definite possibility,

Seen you a couple times,
Had a couple conversations,
Since you've been on my mind,
Had a couple observations,
Like you're a fly guy,
You could be my guy,
Play by the rules and you can get what I give.

Just keep it quiet; keep it on the hush,
And what we do keep it just between us,
I don't wanna see you tweet about A.B. cause,
The only people that should know is you and me so,
Baby I know that you're cool with rocking with me,
But I can't have you telling everybody,
You got me all twisted with your lips like this,
So tell me, tell me are you gonna kiss (kiss, kiss) and tell?
Tell me are you gonna kiss (kiss, kiss) and tell?
Tell me are you gonna kiss me,
Then tell everybody?
Now he got me twisted with your lips boy,
Are you gonna kiss and tell?

It's confidential, no one has to do with it.
But you and me boy,
Telling would ruin it
Don't need that TMZ,
All in our privacy,
Use them lips for kissing boy,
If you wanna ride with me.
And if you wanna tell somebody,
Then we can call the whole thing off; no problem.
You can go your way, and I'll go mine.
But I'd rather spend a little time with you, yeah

Just keep it quiet; keep it on the hush,
And what we do keep it just between us,
I don't wanna see you tweet about A.B. cause,
The only people that should know is you and me so,
Baby I know that you're cool with rocking with me,
But I can't have you telling everybody,
You got me all twisted with your lips like this,
So tell me, tell me are you gonna kiss (kiss, kiss) and tell?
Tell me are you gonna kiss (kiss, kiss) and tell?
Tell me are you gonna kiss me,
Then tell everybody?
Now he got me twisted with your lips boy,
Are you gonna kiss and tell?

Tell, said are you gonna kiss and tell?
Tell, said are you gonna kiss and tell?
Tell, said are you gonna kiss and tell?
Kiss and tell, oh.

Don't tell your homies,
Don't tell your mama,
Don't tell your boyfriends,
That'll start some drama,
Stay off that facebook,
I'll treat you real good,
You keep this private,
And you can get what I give.

Baby I know that you're cool with rocking with me,
But I can't have you telling everybody,
You got me all twisted with your lips like this,
So tell me, tell me are you gonna kiss (kiss, kiss) and tell?
Tell me are you gonna kiss (kiss, kiss) and tell?
Tell me are you gonna kiss me,
Then tell everybody?
Now he got me twisted with your lips boy,
Are you gonna kiss and tell?

Kiss and tell, whoa oh,
I'm not about that,
If your gonna kiss and tell,
Oh no no no,
If your gonna kiss and tell,
If your gonna kiss and tell,
That's not me.

When the song ended everyone burst into applause. I smiled and took a bow.
“We as RHMS just wanted to let you know that we love you Justin and that we appreciate you coming here.” I smiled and he walked out to where everyone could see him. I gave him the mic and took my seat. Tina came up behind me and hugged me then went back to her seat.
“Wow. I can feel the love. Thank you so much RHMS!” He walked over to where I was seating and grabbed my hand. I heard girls scream. “Thank you, Aeriel. You were amazing. Do you mind hanging with me today? Usher will be here soon.” I nodded with a questioning look when I heard Usher was coming. “I called him when you started singing so he could hear you. He wants to sign with you.” My mouth dropped. I quickly composed myself and smiled.
Everyone was screaming. They weren’t screaming for Justin or Usher, who just walked in. I heard my name through the whole school.
“Hey, everyone. Quiet down. I’m still me.” I smiled. Everyone was quiet. Usher had the mic now.
“Hey, RHMS! Well, Justin can perform here in just a second, okay? Good. Aeriel, will you please sing ‘Stuck In The Moment’ please.” Usher asked. I nodded my head and took the mic.
“Okay, so to make things more interesting I’ll go through the crowd and pick someone to sing to so be ready boys.” I winked and there was an up roar of screams and whistles. I laughed.
I put my performance face on again and started to sing.

(With you, with you
I wish we had another time,
I wish we had another place.)

Now Romeo and Juliet,
Bet they never felt the way we felt.
Bonnie and Clyde,
Never had to hide like we do, we do.
You and I both know it can't work,
It's all fun and games,
'til someone gets hurt,
And I know I wont let that be you

Now you don't wanna let go,
And I don't wanna let you know
That there might be something real between us two (who knew?)
Now we don't wanna fall but,
We're tripping in our hearts and,
It's reckless and clumsy,
Cause I know you cant love me, hey
I wish we had another time,
I wish we had another place,
But everything we have is stuck in the moment,
And there's nothing my heart can't do,
To fight with time and space,
Cause I'm still stuck in the moment with you

I walked over to Justin and led out into the center.

See like Adam and Eve,
Tragedy was our destiny,
Like Sonny and Cher,
I don't care I've got you baby.
See we both fighting every inch of our fiber,
Cause either way its gonna end right but,
We are both too foolish to stop.

Now you don't wanna let go,
And I don't wanna let you know
That there might be something real between us two (who knew?)
Now we don't wanna fall but,
We're tripping in our hearts and,
It's reckless and clumsy,
And I know you can't love me, hey
I wish we had another time,
I wish we had another place,
But everything we have is stuck in the moment,
And there's nothing my heart can't do,
To fight with time and space,
Cause I'm still stuck in the moment with you

See like just because this cruel, cruel world
Saying we can't be,
Baby, we both have the right to disagree,
And I ain't with it.
And I don't wanna be so old and gray,
Reminiscing about these better days,
But convention's telling us to let go
And I still let go,
So we'll never know

I wish we had another time,
I wish we had another place,
Cause everything we did,
And everything we have is stuck in the moment
(Yeaaah oh no no no)

I wish we had another time,
I wish we had another place,
But everything we have is stuck in the moment,
And there's nothing my heart can't do,
To fight with time and space,
Cause I'm still stuck in the moment with you

When the music stopped I smiled and took a bow. Applause erupted throughout the gym and I smiled bigger. I decided to pick Justin to sing to just to get on the girls nerves. He smiled the whole time I sang to him. He even stood holding me in his arms while I smiled and sang to him. I was getting some glares; not only from the girls either.
The mic was taking away from me by Usher.
“Aeriel Bell everybody!” he turned to me still holding the mic to his mouth. “How about me and you go talk about signing you with me?” I smiled and nodded my head. I waved to everyone and was walking to the back gym doors.
“Hey, Usher!” Justin called. “Yo, Justin!” he called back. “You can’t have this shawty right now. You can have her after the assembly. She with me right now.” Usher nodded and took a seat on the bleachers.
“Okay so before I sing; anyone have any questions?” Tons of hands went up. I grabbed another mic. “Okay, this is how it’s gonna roll. Justin will pick a person and I will go to you so you can talk into the mic so everyone can hear. Sound good? Great.”
I walked to the first person. “Justin, do you ever wish you weren’t famous?” “Well, to be honest, yes because I don’t always get the privacy or time I need.” He picked another person. “Do you like Aeriel?” I stared at the seventh grader. He laughed nervously. “Yea, she is really cool.” The girl shook her head. “No, I mean like, like her.” I watched his reaction. He rubbed his neck uncomfortably. “Too soon to tell.” Was all he said.

After a while of asking questions Justin sang two of his songs. He sang ‘First Dance’ and ‘Eenie Meenie’. When he sang ‘First Dance’ he sang to me. I am not complaining, believe that. But, when I looked in his eyes as he sang I saw love, compassion, and devotion in them. I didn’t know if it was just because of the song or me.

It’s now five minutes to 2:00. I grabbed the mic from Justin.
“Okay, everyone we have five minutes before y’all have to go to class to get ready to go home. Just before y’all leave I wanted to say I love y’all and I’ll visit often. Bye!”

We were in Justin’s limo now getting ready to go to the hotel. We called my foster parents and they said they would sign the papers to release me from their custody and so I could sing. I was so excited.
When we got to the hotel with my stuff we checked me in. I got the suite next to