Harmony's Healing (Downtown Book 2) (26 page)

"Heck yeah! I have three older brothers and one younger sister. We played all the time.” She makes herself comfortable next to Slim, on the wide ottoman, then grabs a game controller and gets a wicked gleam in her eye. “Just so you know, I kickass at car racing."

Wayne and I look at one another. We smirk because Slim gazes at Lyric like she walks on water. I wonder if he’s finally met his match in video game heaven. "Well then, lets play darlin',” Slim says with a challenge in his voice.

Wayne and I step outside. It’s a bit breezy and less humid than when we arrived this morning; the cool wind on the back of my neck feels really good.

He crosses his arms. "So, what's up?"

I stuff my hands in my back pockets. "So, uh, I've had a lot of time to think about the shit that's happened......I still don't like what went down, but I'm ready to forgive and forget."

"I knew you'd come around.” He claps me on the back, with a big grin. “Thanks, man."

"To be honest?” I shrug. “Your fucking plan worked - it was twisted, but worked." I hated admitting that to him, but it’s time to let bygones be bygones.

"What about Harmony?"

I exhale. "I need to get her back, bring her down here and makes things right."

“‘Bout time! Hell yes!"

I am unexpectedly thrown into his chest for a massive hug. I can barely breathe, his muscles are so fucking enormous; he’s extremely strong. The dude works out way too much - I don’t know how he fits into those tight t-shirts he wears.

I’m finally pushed out of his overly tight hold and cough. Once I get my breathing under control I chuckle, "You're such a spaz.”

Before we go back inside the bus Wayne throws in, "Maybe get her sister, Melody, to come down too?"

I shake my head. "Shit, don't tell me you're screwing the sister?"

"She's one hot babe."

"Harmony will seriously kill you if you do anything to hurt Melody,” I warn him.

"I never said I was screwing her."

"Don't imply it then."

"I wasn't,” he retorts. “You just assumed I nailed her. Chill out!” Unfortunately, I don’t believe Wayne. He’ll do anything to get the next screw, even if it means sleeping with my girl’s sister. I have a feeling he already has. I let the subject go and follow Wayne back inside the bus. When we get inside Lyric is laughing and Slim is frowning. Wayne mumbles into my ear, "Looks as if Slim has some serious competition now.”

Looks like it, indeed.

I woke up nervous, could barely eat breakfast and played like shit during rehearsal this morning. I told Lucky and the guys what was up. They were all in with helping me incorporate our last song just for Harmony; in case she comes to the show, I wanted to be ready and prepared. I apologized to everyone. Lucky gave me an hour to regroup, so I went back to the bus and put my earbuds in, drummed to the beat of the music; letting it flow through my ears. I needed to relax.

Relax goes out the window when Faith comes onto the bus looking for me. “There you are!” She stands in the doorway. I take out my buds. “I came to tell you it’s all set. She’s coming,” she proudly smiles.

Fuck me, it’s happening.
“You think this will work? I mean what if she backs out at the last second, then what?” I hate being such a pussy! I need to get a grip and put my balls back in place.

“Not going to happen.” Faith plants her ass next to me on the couch. “Her sister has a leash on her neck...she’ll be here,” she assures me. I fucking hope so, because this is my last chance at making things right. Bringing her here is the perfect way to do it. “You’ve come a long way, Danny. You’ve changed. Its good to see you have happiness in your future”

Whether I want to admit it or not, I agree. “Well, I read Dad’s letter. He said a lot of things that put my shit into perspective.” I bend over and lean on my knees. “What really got me was him being in a band.”

“I know, it’s shocking! Everything makes sense now - why he was so bitter. Though it still didn’t give him the excuse to treat Lucas like crap, but now I understand. I just wish he realized his faults before he got sick. Makes me sad.”

The energy between us becomes gloomy, so instead I think about tonight. “Me too, but it’s time to move on...let the past be what it is.”

Faith agrees and decides to focus on the positive. Soon after our talk we walk back to the Amphitheater. I am ready to rehearse and get my groove on. No time to sulk anymore. I need to focus on tonight, win Harmony’s heart back - I just hope she hasn’t fallen out of love with me. I am not sure I can handle losing her if she has.

Hours later I can hear the crowd from our green room. They’re ready for some action - I can’t wait to get started. I specifically held two spots in the second row just for Harmony and Melody. I want to be up close and personal with her when I make my small speech; I want to see her face and eyes light up when we sing to her. It will be the first time playing our new song,
Because of you.
I wonder how she’ll react to it? I wrote it just for her. Of course it was at the time when I thought her and Wayne were together, but all in the same, it’s her song. All because of Harmony I have started wanting to open up to people. No more pain or anger. It’s all about making amends, and most importantly - Love. I want to love Harmony, make her mine.

We’re up, pumped and ready to go. We do our normal huddle before we take our places; give each other a pep talk, then shout -
JINKS
! - at the end. The lights, smoke, and music begin as we start our introduction. The energy around the stadium never gets old. It’s exhilarating, surreal, magnetic, I still cannot believe we’ve made it this far. We’re here, actually living our dreams, doing exactly what we are meant to be doing - we are entertaining the world through our voices, instruments, lyrics and music. It’s badass.

I know exactly where Harmony is at. I take a quick glimpse at her as we start to play. The lights don’t block her out, thank God, because I got to see the most beautiful woman I ever laid my eyes on. I don’t want to be too obvious, I know she’s watching me, so I lay all my thoughts into the music and let the energy of the crowd suck me in. When we get to the very last song of our opening Lucky makes the announcement. “Orlando you rock our world!” The ladies scream for more. “Before we begin our last song, my bro here, Danny Jay -” When Lucky says my name the screams go insane! I laugh, and wipe my brow; I’m sweating like a pig. “He has something to say to someone who’s in the audience tonight - someone who rocks his own world. It’s all yours Danny-boy!”

Here it goes. Time to get Harmony back.

I take the mic and look straight at Harmony. I see Melody nudge her shoulder to get her attention. “Someone recently told me that all we truly need in life is love and forgiveness.” Harmony lifts her eyes up to mine. They are wide and so gorgeous. She’s in shock that I am speaking to only her. “It’s hard to see what’s right if front of your face when you are full of anger. I know better now. My life is not complete without Harmony. Harmony is music off my tongue.” I end my speech, start up the song and not once take my eyes away from her. And not once does she take her eyes away from me. Lucky sings as I play along side with him.

“You’re all that I think about, yesterday and tomorrow

Heal the demons crawling through my soul, I am in deep sorrow

Take me to a place and time to gather my strength

I’m not sure how long you can keep me at arm’s length”

“My wall is tumbling down, crashing to the ground

All because of you, all because of you

My eyes are no longer closed, everything is so clear

All because of you, All because of you”

“Harmony’s tune is deep within my soul

I want to find that place to explore and make you my whole

Finding you with another man and in his arms, it’s crushing me

Crushing me to no ends, crushing my sanity, I am begging my plea”

“My wall is tumbling down, crashing to the ground

All because of you, all because of you

My eyes are no longer closed, everything is now exposed

All because of you, All because of you

Harmony….Music off my tongue.”

She had tears by the time the song ended. Hell, I wanted to jump down from the stage and take her in my arms. I never wanted to let her go. I saw her wipe her eyes right before the lights went out. We were being hauled off the stage and dragged back into the greenroom.

When we get into the room, I start to pace. I really hope she makes her way back here. I need to see her. The guys let me be as they start to wind down. I wipe my brow with the end of my shirt and shake off the fucking anxiety I am starting to feel. It’s been several minutes. Maybe she’s not coming after all? I want to punch a wall! Instead I walk out into the hallway and almost crash into someone when I turn a corner. It’s Harmony. I abruptly stop by placing my hands on her upper arms. We are now eye to eye, so close I can kiss her. She looks amazing and so fucking sexy I want to eat her up. I look her up and down; her little shorts are so short - holy hell - I swear her butt cheeks are on the brim of hanging out. Her legs are smokin’ hot, long and lean - so appetizing. I can almost feel them wrapped around my waist as I imagine fucking her. And I can’t forget her tits. I want to knead the nipples with my fingers, suck on them, taste them and feel them pucker up into little mounds.
Damn, I’m getting hard. Say something to her, you moron!

“Hey,” I breathe out. I don’t know what else to say. My words, everything I wanted to tell to her is now a foggy mess.

“Hey,” she grins, then steps back away from me.

I don’t like it. What does it mean?

I see her breathing, her chest rising up and down. She’s nervous - I can tell. We don’t speak for a minute, yet stare into each others eyes. She is so beautiful. I can stare at her all day, but right now I really want to touch her. As if somehow she read my mind, she comes barreling into my arms. I instantly wrap my arms around her fantastic body, squeeze her lower back and bury my face in her neck. She smells so fucking good.

I breathe her in. “Will you forgive me for being such an asshole?”

Her head lays on my shoulder. “There is no reason for me to forgive you.”

“I left you after we were together. I shouldn’t have left. I should have -”

She pulls away. Her eyes are dark, so intense, I swear she can see right through my soul. “Can we not talk about what you should or shouldn’t have done? I’m here, you’re here - what should we do about it
now
?”

There is no question and no stalling. I take her face into my hands and kiss the hell out of her. Oh, sweet Jesus, how I have missed these luscious lips, this tongue; I am losing my breath, she’s intoxicating. I feel my dick twitch, which leads me to unlatch our mouths. I need to have her - now.

“I have a driver waiting to take us back to your room. It was all planned.”

“Then what are we waiting for?”

I quickly grab her hand and race our way toward the back entrance. She squeals and laughs as we run to the door. Her laughter is music to my ears. Once we get inside the car, I tell the driver to hurry the hell up. I am about to explode. The longing of being inside her again is painful. As we drive to the hotel we make-out the entire time. My hands explore her body as she climbs over my lap and grinds her pelvis onto my cock. We both moan, it feels so good. I hear the driver clearing his throat, but I don’t give a rats ass what he’s thinking. I am all about Harmony right now. She’s taken over my mind and my body. There is no stopping the dam from overflowing; flooding me with lust, hunger, yearning and love so urgent. It’s drowning every bad memory and mistake I have ever remembered or made. It’s finally buried in this ocean of longing - I’m finally free.

I seriously cannot wait to get Harmony on a bed and fuck her senseless.

We start tearing one another’s clothes off the second we enter the room. It’s dark in here. I almost trip while I tread my way backward, with Harmony latched onto my lips. We both start to laugh as we continue to hunt for the bed.
Where the fuck is that damn bed!
I finally land on it. Harmony falls on top of me trailing her fingers down to the button of my jeans; she unbuttons, then slowly unzips my fly. She gets off me and helps me out of my shoes, jeans, then my boxer briefs. She pushes me back onto the bed, then I hear her take her clothes off. I want to help her so bad, but I can’t see anything. Before I get a chance to take off her underwear and bra, she instantly takes hold of my dick, wraps her hand around it, enters it into her mouth and starts to suck on it like a lollipop -
Fuck me, YES!
I suck in a breath and hiss her name. My hand goes directly for her head. I feel her go up, down, up, down. I almost climax.
Damn, she has a mouth of a lioness, she’s fearless.
I curse every dirty word that comes out of my mouth, causing Harmony to giggle. She knows what she’s doing to me, and for the love of God, I am enjoying it. But I don’t want to come this way. I want - no I
need
to bury myself deep inside her pussy and spill every aching day I wasn’t able to see, feel or hear her - inside her.