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Staying in Norman's side of the house, in Norman's bed, was beyond awkward. I was laying wide awake just staring at the ceiling. My phone was sitting on my chest. I raised it up and unlocked it deciding to text Cynthia knowing that she would be awake trying to listen through the walls.

This is beyond awkward.

Oh hush it, you're fine.

Easy for you to say. You're not in some random guy's bed.

Ask Mr. Sexypants to come join you.

Are you nuts?! That's the last thing I would do! I think I'm just going to come back over there.

And do what exactly? Cuddle up between me and Chili. Yeah, right. Not happening.

Hey it was worth a shot.

Get some sleep girl. You have a long day in the studio tomorrow.

Alright, goodnight.

Night.

I sighed and sat my phone on the table beside me. Cynthia was right. I needed to get some sleep. Tomorrow we were going to start recording in the studio and I needed to be completely rested and make sure my voice was going to be in perfect pitch.

I rolled on my side and closed my eyes before letting out a deep breath trying to relax my body. These were the times that I wished I still had my dogs but one time when I was working on a job Matt got lazy and didn't want to take care of them so he decided to get rid of them.

I grabbed one of the pillows and curled into it hoping that it would help me in some way to imagine that I wasn't completely alone lying in this big bed. I yawned and felt my eyes start to shut slightly which made me happy. I was hoping that I was going to fall asleep soon.

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I woke up what felt like early the next morning but when I opened my eyes I noticed the sun was shining through the curtains brightly so I knew it couldn't have been that early. I yawned quietly and went to stretch when my arm hit something solid making me jump almost like I was on fire.

I slowly rolled over knowing that I hadn't just touched the softness of a pillow it more felt like hair.

Meow!

I could feel the confusion written across my face as I was staring right at a fat black cat with bright green eyes.

Meow!

I couldn't help but smile slightly as I slowly reached my hand out to pet the cat. It ducked its head at first before accepting my hand and letting me pet it. Soon I heard the soft purrs coming from it making me smile more. It helped a little in filling the void of missing my dogs.

"Oh, I didn't know you were awake," I looked up to see that Norman was standing in the doorway with what I assumed was a cup of coffee in his hand. "Yeah, your friend here scared me a little and woke me up. But that's okay he's cute," I said while scratching under the cat's chin.

"That's Eye in the Dark. He kind of rules the roost around here," he said. I let out a small chuckle as Eye got tired of me petting him and ran off. I watched as he sat down beside Norman's feet almost like a dog. "I can tell," I said while sitting up in bed but still keeping the blanket wrapped around me.

"You got a big day ahead of you so I hear," Norman said while tucking his hand deep in his pocket. I nodded slightly. "That I do. I guess I better start getting ready," I said. Norman gave me a slight nod. "I'll leave you to it," he said before pushing himself off the doorframe and closing the door behind him.

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It felt like we had been in the studio forever. Luckily we had laid down all the music for the whole entire album before breaking for something to eat which consisted of ordering pizza and having it delivered to the studio. All of us were crashing around on the couches.

"I don't think my fingers can play anymore," Ryan said while staring down at his hands as he was rubbing them. We had been playing for almost 12 hours straight. I could understand that everyone was starting to hurt. "It's okay. We're just going to play back tracks and I'm going to add vocals. Then we'll be done for the day," I said. Everyone nodded as they continued to eat the pizza.

Soon I was back in the sound booth and I we were working on vocals for the last song. I sighed and pinched the bridge of my nose. Something wasn't feeling right about this song and it was starting to drive me nuts. "Are you alright?" I looked up to see that it was Derek asking me that.

I took my headphones off and shook my head. "No, I don't know what's going on, but it's driving me nuts. It took me forever to write this song and now I can't even get the feeling to sing it," I said. I watched as Cynthia slid in the office chair and grabbed my notebook where I wrote all of my lyrics.

She read through them for a couple of seconds before standing up and grabbing her phone. "I'll be right back," she said before walking out of the studio door. I cocked an eyebrow in confusion as Chili followed her out probably making sure that she was okay.

"Alright, Vi. Let's try this again," Derek said. I gave a slight nod and put the headphones on hearing the music playback.

I know you want me to see don't lie to me

Why you gotta go be so shy to me?

I ain't buying the false anxiety, let your fortress fall

"Wait wait wait!" Cynthia said as she busted back through the door. I could hear her over the music running through the headphones. I pulled them off and glared playfully over at her. "This better be good," I said. She gave me a slight smile but I knew that wasn't any normal smile.

"Oh it is," she said. I popped my eyebrow in confusion again before sliding the headphones back on. I heard the music again but before I could even start singing a blindfold came over my eyes. "What are you doing?" I asked not knowing which one of them it was.

I heard some muffled voices but I couldn't tell who it was since the music was still playing. All the sudden the music was cut off. "Guys, what's going on? This isn't funny," I said calling out to them. I went to remove the blindfold but my hand was smacked away.

"Not yet, girl. We're not ready for you to look yet," I instantly recognized Chili's voice and now I was really confused. "You know I don't like darkness," I grumbled and Chili laughed. "Alright, Vi," the music's going to start again and when you start singing I'll remove the blindfold," Chili said. I let out a deep breath wondering what was going on.

Soon the music started playing again and this time it started from the beginning of the song.

Baby,

Whatcha doing today, what are you doing later?

Chili ripped the blindfold off and I blinked a couple times to adjust to the light again when I now noticed someone sitting across from me on a stool. Someone that I instantly recognized. I felt the shock come on my face and there was absolutely no hiding it.

Norman.

He had a slight smirk on his face and I didn't even know what to think. Why was he here? What was I supposed to do? Now I was really nervous. But then I heard Chili's voice in my head again. "Sing." That's exactly what I did.

I don't know my way through a maze of gray skyscrapers

But I'm willing to learn

If you want me to I'll stay just where I am

But I promise just to follow when I land

And you can take my word for that

You are my Manhattan from the sky

You look so neat and tidy when I'm way up high,

But I know your streets are lined with a fine mess inside

And I wanna come down and walk around your mind.

Daises,

Once upon an old daydream, that's what you gave me

Out on the corner of Broadway and 48th street, On a rainy afternoon

Well I could start discovering your world

And I would make a damn good city girl

Things would start to bloom, I'm sure

You are my Manhattan from the sky

You look so neat and tidy when I'm way up high,

But I know your streets are lined with a fine mess inside

And I wanna come down and walk around your mind.

I know you want me to see don't lie to me

Why you gotta go be so shy to me?

I ain't buying the false anxiety, let your fortress fall

What is it gonna take to get you there?

If fear was money you'd be a millionaire

Or all alone in a leather swivel chair counting stacks of gold

Oh oh

You are my Manhattan from the sky

You look so neat and tidy when I'm way up high,

But I know your streets are lined with a fine mess inside

And I wanna come down and walk around ohhh

You are my Manhattan from the sky

You look so neat and tidy when I'm way up high,

But I know your streets are lined with a fine mess inside

And I wanna come down and walk around your mind.

Oh ohh ohh oh

That...was perfect.

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Everyone had left me and Norman at the studio and Cynthia had taken my car forcing me to ride with Norman unless I wanted to walk. It was an awkward car ride. Neither of us spoke. I didn't know what he was thinking right now and I wanted to but didn't want to ask.

Soon we were pulling into the driveway and Norman shut off his jeep. I couldn't get out of the car fast enough. I started jogging up the stairs when I stopped and remembered that I wasn't staying in my side of the house right now and I was going to need Norman and his key to get into his side.

I didn't even turn around to face Norman as I finally heard his car door open and shut before hearing his light footfalls coming up the steps. He walked right past me without even a word and unlocked his door before gesturing me inside which I hesitantly did.

I dropped my backpack by the door before kicking off my shoes and dropping my head to start towards the bedroom. I didn't even want to be bothered right now. I flopped down on the bed and covered my face with a pillow before letting out a deep sigh.

I just wanted to go to sleep and forget about today. The album was recorded now it just needed some finishing touches and for us to figure out what order we wanted to put the songs in. I was glad that it was one last thing that I had to worry about. Now I could focus on the movie a little better.

 I heard a thud and jumped slightly while removing the pillow from over my face. Norman was standing just inside the door. I slowly sat up as he just stared at me. "That was a beautiful song," he finally said softly breaking the silence between us. I gave him a small nod.

"Thank you, it's one of my favorites. I'm proud of that one," I said. Norman slowly walked the rest of the way in the room and sat on the edge of the bed not too far away from me. I finally looked up at Norman and our eyes locked for just a few brief seconds.

"You're so beautiful but your eyes are always filled with sadness. Who hurt you so badly?" he asked me softly. I bit my lip slightly not knowing how to answer but I instantly started thinking about Matt and everything he had done to me over the years of what I thought was a healthy relationship.

"My....ex boyfriend, he was an abuser. He still is one actually and he's just made my confidence drain," I said trying to fight back the tears that were wanting to spill out. I ducked my head to stop Norman from seeing. His fingers came under my chin and gently pushed it up so I was looking at him.

"You don't need him. You're beautiful, you're so talented, you have a great personality on you, and you're all around incredible. You don't need someone like him dragging you down," he said. I nodded slightly. I knew what he was saying. I had heard it several times from Flanery, Cynthia, and Clark.

"I know," I whispered. Norman ran his thumb lightly across my skin. "Then why stay?" he asked me curiously. I thought for a few seconds before shaking my head slightly. "I don't know," I told him in return. Norman sighed softly. "Let me change your mind," he said softly.

I wasn't sure what he meant by that. I could feel the confusion written on my face as Norman gave me a small smirk and continued to rub his thumb gently across my skin which was actually soothing. Before I knew what was happening Norman leaned in and soon our lips were touching in a sweet tender kiss.

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And there it is! Finally!!!

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