Bad News From The Zones, Tumbleweeds

When the music stops the room is quiet; you look around and the guys look solemn. You have tears in your eyes.
OCIM What a beautiful song, the way Poison sings and how he looks at Ghoul. They truly love each other. Mikey had his eyes closed the whole song. These guys are special – no wonder BLI wants them dead. Jet has never looked sexier. He smiles every time he looks my way. I love him so much. I may have to drag him into the bedroom soon.
JS What’s that smile about?
Jet leans over and kisses you, then hugs you. You lean into the hug and let him hold you; but you ignore his question.
OC That was beautiful. Poison? You wrote that?
FG Yeah he’s a genius of creativity.
Ghoul smiles at Poison with love and a smirk that makes you think there is something else he’s not saying.
PP It’s my latest song.
KK I think we need to work on the bridge; feels disjointed.
FG You always have something to tweak. It’s fine. It’s perfect.
PP Thanks Baby for sticking up for me.
He sneaks a quick kiss.
OC My parents use to sing to each other. They always said it was love at first sight for them and now I understand that feeling.
FG What song?
PP By what artist?
OC I don’t know really. I don’t even remember the whole song just that the words are sad but they always smiled when they sang it to each other.
JS Sing it.
You look at Jet like he’s lost his mind.
OC I can’t sing!
KK Sure, why not?
PP Come on, I sang for you.
OC That’s not fair.
FG Come on Star, you gotta do it.
You take a deep breath and sigh heavily.
OC Don’t judge me, okay?
The guys remain quiet, watching you. Jet is holding you hand.
You close your eyes and begin to sing.
I look to you
How you carry on
When all hope is gone
Can't you see
Your optimistic eyes
Seem like paradise
To someone like
Me
I want to take you
In my arms
Forgetting all I couldn't do today
Black Celebration
Black Celebration
Tonight
To celebrate the fact
That we've seen the back
Of another black day
I look to you
And your strong belief
Me, I want relief
Tonight
Consolation
I want so much
Want to feel your touch
Tonight
Take me in your arms
Forgetting all you couldn't do today
Black CelebrationWhen you stop you open your eyes and look around the room. Jet is smiling and looking at you proudly. Ghoul and Poison are holding hands and even Mikey looks impressed.
OC Well? I told you I can’t sing.
JS You were wonderful Star! He pulls you into his arms and kisses you.
KK Wow, Depeche Mode – I remember that one.
PP You wore out Mom’s record of that one, remember?
Kid smiles and looks embarrassed.
KK It was great.
FG I always thought the singer was cute.
Jet is still snuggling you on the couch, you have your hand on his knee.
FG Let’s play another!
OC Yes! Something fun?
PP I don’t know, what do we have that’s fun?
JS Vampire Money
KK Desolation Row
FG Vampire Money
OC Vampire Money? That one sounds happier then Desolation Row; is it?
PP Well it’s definitely; well you will see.
Poison begins.
Three, two, one we came to fuck
Everybody party 'til the gasman comes
Sparkle like Bowie in the morning sun
And get a parking violation on La Brea 'til it's done

Hair back, collar up, jet black, so cool!
Sing it like the kids that are mean to you, c'mon

When you wanna be a movie star (c'mon)
Play the game and take the band real far (c'mon)
Play it right and drive a Volvo car (c'mon)
Pick a fight at an airport bar

The kids don't care if you're alright honey
Pills don't help but it sure is funny
Gimmie gimmie some of that vampire money c'mon

Oh, you look like somebody I used to love
Three, two, one we got the bomb
Everybody hurry 'til the taxman comes
Glimmer like Bolan in the morning sun
And get your finger on the trigger
Tap the barrel of the a gun

Hair back, motherfucker
Jet black, so cool
Sing it like the kids that are mean to you (c'mon)

When you wanna be a movie star (c'mon)
Play the game and take band real far (c'mon)
Play it right and drive a Volvo car (c'mon)
Pick a fight at an airport bar

The kids don't care if you're all right honey
Pills don't help but it sure it's funny
Gimmie gimmie some of that vampire money c'mon

Well three, two, one we came to fuck
Everybody party 'til the gasman comes
Sparkle like Bowie in the morning sun
And get a parking violation on La Brea 'til it's done

Hair back, collar up, jet black, so cool!
Sing it like the kids that are mean to you (c'mon)

When you wanna be a movie star (c'mon)
Play the game and take band real far (c'mon)
Play it right and drive a Volvo car (c'mon)
Pick a fight at an airport bar

The kids don't care if you're all right honey
Pills don't help but it sure it's funny
Gimmie gimmie some of that vampire money c'mon
C'mon
You are laughing when the finish. Ghoul has been hopping around with his guitar and he almost jumped on you during the song. Kid was swaying and jumping in place. Poison was dancing and strutting around. Jet even stood up and was bobbing his head like before.
OC 3-2-1 we came to Fuck; well I guess that’s what you’d call deep meaningful lyrics?
Jet starts laughing and sits down next to you wrapping his arm around your shoulder and pulling you close.
PP Let’s just say I was inspired when I wrote.
KK Inspired? The word is Horny, Gee.
JS Ghoul had been out on a supply run and gone for a few days.
FG Yeah when I got home –
OC WAIT – I don’t need to hear anymore.
You cover your ears with your hands and the boys laugh.
FG But it’s a good story. You see normally I’m the one that-
OC NOOOOO
Ghoul doesn’t stop trying to tell you the story.
FG When I walked in the door, he-
OC OH MY GOD why won’t he shut UP?
Jet places his hands over yours on your ears.
JS That’s enough Ghoul, you don’t need to traumatize her.
Kid and Poison are laughing so hard they can’t speak. Finally Kid says,
KK Yeah it’s bad enough we know the details.
The laughing dies down and slowly you look up and Jet has released your hands.
OC Is it safe?
JS yes, baby
FG Well there was this other time Poison-
You jump up and run into the kitchen yelling NOOOOO. Standing, Jet looks at Ghoul and says you’re an Ass. He follows you into the kitchen.
KK That was mean.
FG Hey if she’s family, she’s gonna hear it sooner or later.
PP Ghoul has a point.
The boys put their guitars up.
You are standing at the sink looking out the window when Jet’s hands slide over your hips. He dips his head down to your neck and begins to lightly plant kisses from behind your ear down to the top of his shirt.
JS I like seeing you in my shirt.
OC Hmm, I like wearing it.
JS Take it off.
OC What? Here?
JS Yes
OC Jet, the guys are right there.
JS I’m blocking their view, they can’t see anything. I’ll do it if you don’t.
He steps back a half step and reaches for the bottom of his shirt and lifts it half way up. He’s running his hands and finger tips against your skin as he does it. You moan at his touch.
OC Jet, we shouldn’t. Not here.
JS Yes Here.
He hisses in your ear.
JS DO as you’re told.
You shiver at his tone and your hands reach over his and take the hem of the shirt and you start to lift it over your breasts.
Ghoul and Kid walk into the kitchen with Poison trailing behind.
KK You guys making dinner?
FG I’m starving.
You quickly pull you shirt back down and Jet removes his lips from your neck.
OC Uh no we weren’t making dinner.
JS Actually I was trying to seduce my girl and you guys interrupted.
You two break apart and take seats at the table with the guys.
PP Sorry.
KK Not Sorry.
FG I don’t care – I’m hungry.
You and Jet laugh at Ghoul. Dinner consisted of Power Pup and canned fruit. The conversation was typical; Kid groaning at the taste and everyone laughing. Everyone fighting over the fruit.

Notes

I don't own these songs - I'm merely using them to express feelings or sentiment in the story. I love Depeche Mode and MCR; much respect to both!