Chapter 2
Just Can’t Get Up The Nerve
It’s been a few days Roselina came to visit Casey. Casey decides to go for a walk. Casey suddenly stopped Roselina sitting on the steps of her house. Casey walked over and sat down next Roselina.
“What’s wrong?” Casey asked.
“I can’t stop thinking about Glendan.” Roselina answered.
“When are you going to tell him how you feel?” Casey asked.
“I’m not sure because I just can’t get up the nerve.” Roselina answered.
All of a sudden Roselina’s cellphone rang. Roselina opened it and answered it.
“Hi Roselina it’s Janissa.” The voice on the other end said.
“What would you like?” Roselina asked.
“The gang is hanging out at Jameel’s house and we’d like to you to come.” Janissa answered.
“Is Glendan there?” Roselina asked.
“Yes he’s here.” Janissa answered.
Roselina sighed. Roselina got to her feet.
“See you around Casey.” Roselina said.
Casey smiled. Roselina walked to Jameel’s house and knocked on the door. Jameel opened the door. Roselina smiled and followed Jameel inside. Glendan looked up and smiled. Roselina noticed that Glendan had a cast on his left wrist. Roselina started to secretly get worried about Glendan.
“What happen to your wrist?” Roselina asked.
“I was playing softball with the guys and I fell which caused me to break a bone in my wrist.” Glendan answered.
Roselina walked over to Glendan and hugged him. Roselina stayed inside for awhile than went outside. Jameel’s neighbor Lucie is outside.
“What are you doing out here?” Lucie asked.
“I need some time to think about things going on in my mind lately.” Roselina answered.
Lucie smiled than went back inside her house. Roselina sighed and started to sing “Holding Out For A Hero” Bonnie Tyler.
Doo doo doo doooo, doo doo doo doooo, doo doo doo doooo
Aaahhh, aaahhh
Where have all the good men gone and where are all the gods ?
Where's the street-wise Hercules to fight the rising odds ?
Isn't there a white knight upon a fiery steed ?
Late at night I toss and I turn and I dream of what I need
I need a hero, I'm holding out for at hero 'till the end of the night
He's gotta be strong and he's gotta be fast
And he's gotta be fresh from the fight
I need a hero, I'm holding out for a hero 'till the morning light
He's gotta be sure and it's gotta be soon
And he's gotta be larger than life, larger than life
Doo doo doo doooo, doo doo doo doooo, doo doo doo doooo
Aaahhh, aaahhh
Somewhere after midnight, in my wildest fantasy
Somewhere just beyond my reach
There's someone reaching back for me
Racing on the thunder and rising with the heat
It's gonna take a superman to sweep me off my feet
I need a hero, I'm holding out for a hero 'till the end of the night
He's gotta be strong and he's gotta be fast
And he's gotta be fresh from the fight
I need a hero, I'm holding out for a hero 'till the morning light
He's gotta be sure and it's gotta be soon
And he's gotta be larger than life
I need a hero, I'm holding out for at hero 'till the the end of the night
Up where the mountains meet the heavens above
Out where the lightning splits the sea
I could swear there is someone somewhere, watching me
Through the wind and the chill and the rain and the storm and the flood
I can feel his approach, like a fire in my blood
I need a hero, I'm holding out for a hero 'till the end of the night
He's gotta be strong and he's gotta be fast
And he's gotta be fresh from the fight
I need a hero, I'm holding out for a hero 'till the morning light
He's gotta be sure and it's gotta be soon
And he's gotta be larger than life
I need a hero, I'm holding out for a hero 'till the end of the night
He's gotta be strong and he's gotta be fast
And he's gotta be fresh from the fight
I need a hero, I'm holding out for a hero 'till the morning light
He's gotta be sure and he's gotta be soon
And he's gotta be larger than life
I need a hero, I'm holding out for a hero 'till the end of the night
Glendan heard Roselina signing from inside and couldn’t believe his ears. Roselina sighed and started to sing “No One” by Alicia Keys.
I just want you close
Where you can stay forever
You can be sure that it will only get better
You and me together
Through the days and nights
I don't worry cause everything's gonna be all right
People keep talkin'
They can say what they like
But all I know is everything's gonna be alright
No one no one no one can get in the way of what I'm feeling
No one no one no one can get in the way of what I feel for you
You, you
Can get in the way of what I feel for you
When the rain is pouring down
And my heart is hurting
You will always be around
This I know for certain
You and me together
Through the days and nights
I don't worry cause everything's gonna be all right
People keep talking
They can say what they like
But all I know is everything's gonna be alright
No one no one no one can get in the way of what I'm feeling
No one no one no one can get in the way of what I feel for you
You, you
Can get in the way of what I feel
I know some people search the world
To find something like what we have
I know people will try, try to divide something so real
So till the end of time I'm telling you there is no one
No one no one no one can get in the way of what I'm feeling
No one no one no one can get in the way of what I feel for you
Oh oh oh oh oh…
Glendan went out the front door of Jameel’s house and started to sing “Everything But Mine” by Backstreet Boys.
Walking along the sky
Chasing a glimpse of you
Painting a world with stars I found inside your eyes
Up here above the haze
Everything looks so clear
Wondering what it would be like if you were here
And time, takes time (takes time)
But I can't wait
To tell you how I feel
Oh, you're the calm when my world is crashing
My heart, my blood, my passion
Why, tell me why
You're everything but mine
I hold you close when it all goes crazy
If you would only be my lady
Why, tell me why
You're everything, everything but mine
You don't have to be afraid
Of somebody else's touch
Just gimme a chance to prove
Just how you should be loved
And time, takes time (takes time)
It's not too late
To tell you how I feel
Oh, you're the calm when my world is crashing
My heart, my blood, my passion
Why, tell me why
You're everything but mine
I hold you close when it all goes crazy
If you would only be my lady
Why, tell me why
You're everything, everything but mine
Everything thing but mine, ooh
Mine I know, oh baby
Someday you'll come around
I'm gonna leave the light on
And I won't let you down
No I won't let you down
I won't let you down
Oh, you're the calm when my world is crashing
My heart, my blood, my passion
Why, tell me why
You're everything but mine
I hold you close when it all goes crazy
If you would only be my lady
Why, tell me why
You're everything, everything but mine
You're everything but mine, yeah
You're everything but mine, yeah, ooh
You're the sun
You're the star
You're the moon
You're the rain
Love your lips, love your eyes
Drivin' me insane
Oh baby, baby
Oh you're everything but mine, yeah
You're everything but mine
Roselina heard Glendan singing but she doesn’t know who it is. Roselina goes to where she heard the singing and finds Glendan.
“Was that you singing just now?” Roselina asked.
“Yeah it was.” Glendan answered.
“Why didn’t you tell me that you could sing that like?” Roselina asked.
“That’s very simple because you never asked.” Glendan answered.
“You have a very gorgeous singing voice.” Roselina said.
“Thanks and you have a very beautiful singing voice.” Glendan replied.
Roselina smiled.
“How long do have to keep that cast on?” Roselina asked.
“I have to keep it on for 6 weeks but every 2 weeks I have to see the special to get a new cast and too see how it’s healing.” Glendan answered.
“How are you getting along with it?” Roselina asked.
“I’m getting along pretty good and everyone is helping me out a lot.” Glendan answered.
“That’s nice of them and I’ll be glad to help you at any time too.” Roselina said.
Glendan smiled. A few hours later Roselina is bed dreaming of Glendan and Glendan is bed dreaming of Roselina.