Alligator Blood
Hey Baby, Here's That Song You Wanted
Oli’s P.O.V
“Thank you and Goodnight LA!”
I watched my boyfriend thank the huge crowd, shooting a huge smile to them all, then he rushing off the stage and towards me. I grinned at him as the stage went black and both of our techs rushed to get ready for my set. I planted a small kiss on his some what sweaty cheek, he smiled brightly,
“You did great, love. As usual.” I pinched his cheeks, causing him to blush slightly.
“Thank you baby, go out there and make me proud! I’m going to shower real quick, but ill see you at the end of your set, okay?”
Honestly it made me a bit sad that he wasn't sticking around to watch us play, I shot him a small smile as he kissed my forehead and jogged to the back area. Matt, Lee, Jordan, and Vegan paraded over to me,
“Hey…you know that song we practiced last night? The one me and Matt wrote forever ago?” I asked, they all nodded.
“Let’s play it tonight, instead of Crooked young.”
“Alright.” They said in unison, I smiled at them. I watched our drummer pull us into a circle, knowing what was coming next.
“You ready to do this?” Matt hollered, throwing his hand in the center of us, the rest of guys doing it as well, I laid mine on top.
“Hell YEAH!” we all cheered, throwing our hands back a bit, laughing as we did so. The guys began to file on stage, earning a ton of cheers as the intro for Shadow Moses began to play. The lights began to flash erratically, as they warmed up a bit, hitting notes that seemed to roar on forever. Eventually, it was my cue, I bounced up and down a few times before rushing the stage. Everyone screamed, which never failed to bring a smile to my lips.
“What the fuck is up, LA?” I roared into the microphone, I received screams of random words, and “woohs!” along with the occasional “We love you!”. I grinned, putting my hand to my ear.
“I cant hear you!” I screamed, making the already loud room, get that much louder.
“Aha Alright! We’re Bring Me the Horizon!”
Kean and Lee strummed long cords on their instruments, as Matt began to start up on the crash symbol, Jordan keeping his hands on low notes,
“Now let me see you fucking move!”
And like that, we indulged into our music, it’s all a blur when I’m on stage, its like I become a different person, the crowds energy really rubs off on me, and I lose any bit of shyness or awkwardness I carry, turning me into a beast on stage. As we wound down our set, I chugged a bottle of water, before speaking to the crowd,
“Tonight we’re going to play an old song, one Matt Nicholls and I wrote a long time ago, this ones called Alligator Blood!”
The heavy beat kicked in, and I placed my hands together, before slowly opening them, demanding the crowd to split down the middle, yelling “Wider!” every now and then, when they were finally at a decent distance I nodded and told them to stay still, as a shrill note echoed through the speakers. I stood on a riser, holding the mic out and smiling, before jumping up and down on it, signaling for them to rush each other.
Let's play a game of Russian roulette,
I'll load the gun, you place the bets.
Tell me, who will make it out alive.
I watched intently as the crowd ran past each other, I was careful to make sure every one was okay.
Over and over and over again, we play the same old game.
Cards kept close to our chest, that's where your secrets kept.
So wear your poker face, hands to the fool, hands to the thief,
Fiction is bitter and you got a taste.
I hopped off the stage, which earned a lot of screams from people, I ran along the barricade as I continued on the song,
My alligator blood is starting to show,
I know that you know that, I know that you know.
Can't call a bluff with a dead man's hand.
I grabbed as many hands as I could, before winking and hopping back up to my usual spot.
Cut me up and wear my skin,
Show me how to live.
Tear me down, clean me up,
Now spill my fucking guts.
Just help me find a way.
Just help me find a way.
Just help me find a way.
Just help me find a way.
I turned to see if Austin was there, and to my disappointment, only Alan, Aaron,Tom, and Phil stood there, all giving me nods or thumbs up.
My alligator blood is starting to show,
I know that you know that, I know that you know.
Can't call a bluff with a dead man's hand.
I was beginning to feel a bit agitated, why was Austin blowing off my entire set?! I watched his every time, no matter if I played first! ‘MaybeheisleavingyouOliverSyko’
You have got to be kidding me. I felt anger swell inside of me, I thought this had gone away! I rested my spare hand on my head, but tried to continue onward.
Put a gun to my head and, paint the walls with my brains.
Put a gun to my head and, paint the walls.
'wouldntyoulikethat' No I wouldn't! i have so much to live for...l learned my lesson last time.
Now you know
Now you know you can go, you can give up trying.
Should have just called it quits,
Should have just called it quits,
Leave before it's too late.
l desperately looked around for Austin, but to no avail. SHIT.
Let's play a game of Russian roulette,
I'll load the gun, you place the bet.
Tell me who will make it out alive.
Yeah!
So put a gun to my head and paint the walls with my fucking brain.
OH!
As l let the last word ring, l anxiously went to tell the crowd good night, l needed to find Austin.
"Goodnight LA! WERE BR-"
"NOT DONE YET!" l blinked in confusion, it was Austins voice, but what does he mean? As if on cue, the lights dimmed to a light blue, and a white screen cascaded down over our Sempiternal logo, the guys grinned as l shot them a confused stare, then they started playing a song that l wasn't familiar with. Just then, my eyes finally found Austin, who was shockingly adorning a black suit jacket, and black slacks, his black converse, and a button up shirt shirt. He looked stunning, but why was he dressed up? He grinned before coming on stage, making the crowd roar once again, he took my hand and turned so I could see the large screen, instantly photos of Him and I popped up, silly ones he must have taken in secrecy, me asleep next to him, us in the car, in the bus, one when we first went to the range together all those years ago, and then professional ones. Then Austin spun me around to face him, the photos rolling on in the background, the crowd to my left, but my eyes never lost Austins bright ones.
Eyes like a car crash
I know I shouldn't look but I can't turn away.
Body like a whiplash,
Salt my wounds but I can't heal the way
I feel about you.
l blushed as he he motioned towards me during the first and third lines, earning "awhs" from most in the crowd.
I watch you like a hawk
I watch you like I'm gonna tear you limb from limb
Will the hunger ever stop?
Can we simply starve this sin?
He leaned closer to me, tears staining his cheeks, as they were mine too. To be frank, I dont know why hes doing this. Was it just to announce that, yes, we are dating, but formally?
That little kiss you stole
It held my heart and soul
And like a deer in the headlights I meet my fate
Don't try to fight the storm
You'll tumble overboard
Tides will bring me back to you
His rendition of Deathbeds was sending chills down my spine, never once has it sounded so perfect. He motioned for me to sing with him, I swallowed the lump in my throat and joined him in the next stanza.
And on my deathbed, all I'll see is you
The life may leave my lungs
But my heart will stay with you
We both choked at the end, but he took a step back, confusing me, as the music slowly faded out, and the lights came back to a bright glow, he took my hand in his, smiling all the while.
"Oli, when l met you all those years ago, at a bus station of all places, l never knew what an impact you would have on my life. You completely enveloped everything l was, and helped me push past it. The year l spent without you, l will never forget...it was the hardest thing l ever had to do. I felt the life l lived crawl away, and my heart snapped when we had to say goodbye...but now, your here again, and l have something l need to say. Oli, you are the most beautiful, talented, funny, person l have ever met, whether it be pillow fights or cooking dinner, you never fail to make me smile. You are the best thing that has ever happened to me, you accepted me for who l was, and helped make me who l am today. Now, l can never see myself living without you, l never want too...so what I'm trying to say is..." I smiled nervously through my tears, and as he got down on one knee, l gasped, tears falling faster then I knew was possible, he smiled up at me, I could vaguely hear everyone going crazy, but I tuned it out. Time stopped, as he reached in his back pocket and grabbed a small black velvet box, and opened it, brandishing a black band, with 3 dark red rubies, he beamed up at me, before saying 7 words i never thought i'd hear.
"Oliver Scott Sykes...will you marry me?"
I stared at him, in complete shock, he wanted to marry me?! A thousand thoughts rushed my head, and l must have been zoned out for awhile, because Austins smile turned to an adamant frown, I chuckled, which earned a confused glance from him. Despite everything we put each other through...what l had put him through...he still wanted to marry me...and spend the rest of his life by my side. I couldn't picture myself with anyone else, he was everything l could ever want or need and more, he was the light of my life...so like any sane person would, I vigorously nodded my head, and he slipped the ring on my left hand, before bolting forwards and hugging me into his arms, both of us breaking down in tears. The sound of the crowd faded back in, and I looked up to see all the guys, Tom included, with tears in their eyes, holy shit, even Alan was crying! We pulled away from each other, and both of us smiled, he scooped me in his arms again, before tilting me back in a playful manor, and planting a kiss on my lips. I contently kissed my fiance back...fiance...I really do love the meaning of that word.
“Thank you and Goodnight LA!”
I watched my boyfriend thank the huge crowd, shooting a huge smile to them all, then he rushing off the stage and towards me. I grinned at him as the stage went black and both of our techs rushed to get ready for my set. I planted a small kiss on his some what sweaty cheek, he smiled brightly,
“You did great, love. As usual.” I pinched his cheeks, causing him to blush slightly.
“Thank you baby, go out there and make me proud! I’m going to shower real quick, but ill see you at the end of your set, okay?”
Honestly it made me a bit sad that he wasn't sticking around to watch us play, I shot him a small smile as he kissed my forehead and jogged to the back area. Matt, Lee, Jordan, and Vegan paraded over to me,
“Hey…you know that song we practiced last night? The one me and Matt wrote forever ago?” I asked, they all nodded.
“Let’s play it tonight, instead of Crooked young.”
“Alright.” They said in unison, I smiled at them. I watched our drummer pull us into a circle, knowing what was coming next.
“You ready to do this?” Matt hollered, throwing his hand in the center of us, the rest of guys doing it as well, I laid mine on top.
“Hell YEAH!” we all cheered, throwing our hands back a bit, laughing as we did so. The guys began to file on stage, earning a ton of cheers as the intro for Shadow Moses began to play. The lights began to flash erratically, as they warmed up a bit, hitting notes that seemed to roar on forever. Eventually, it was my cue, I bounced up and down a few times before rushing the stage. Everyone screamed, which never failed to bring a smile to my lips.
“What the fuck is up, LA?” I roared into the microphone, I received screams of random words, and “woohs!” along with the occasional “We love you!”. I grinned, putting my hand to my ear.
“I cant hear you!” I screamed, making the already loud room, get that much louder.
“Aha Alright! We’re Bring Me the Horizon!”
Kean and Lee strummed long cords on their instruments, as Matt began to start up on the crash symbol, Jordan keeping his hands on low notes,
“Now let me see you fucking move!”
And like that, we indulged into our music, it’s all a blur when I’m on stage, its like I become a different person, the crowds energy really rubs off on me, and I lose any bit of shyness or awkwardness I carry, turning me into a beast on stage. As we wound down our set, I chugged a bottle of water, before speaking to the crowd,
“Tonight we’re going to play an old song, one Matt Nicholls and I wrote a long time ago, this ones called Alligator Blood!”
The heavy beat kicked in, and I placed my hands together, before slowly opening them, demanding the crowd to split down the middle, yelling “Wider!” every now and then, when they were finally at a decent distance I nodded and told them to stay still, as a shrill note echoed through the speakers. I stood on a riser, holding the mic out and smiling, before jumping up and down on it, signaling for them to rush each other.
Let's play a game of Russian roulette,
I'll load the gun, you place the bets.
Tell me, who will make it out alive.
I watched intently as the crowd ran past each other, I was careful to make sure every one was okay.
Over and over and over again, we play the same old game.
Cards kept close to our chest, that's where your secrets kept.
So wear your poker face, hands to the fool, hands to the thief,
Fiction is bitter and you got a taste.
I hopped off the stage, which earned a lot of screams from people, I ran along the barricade as I continued on the song,
My alligator blood is starting to show,
I know that you know that, I know that you know.
Can't call a bluff with a dead man's hand.
I grabbed as many hands as I could, before winking and hopping back up to my usual spot.
Cut me up and wear my skin,
Show me how to live.
Tear me down, clean me up,
Now spill my fucking guts.
Just help me find a way.
Just help me find a way.
Just help me find a way.
Just help me find a way.
I turned to see if Austin was there, and to my disappointment, only Alan, Aaron,Tom, and Phil stood there, all giving me nods or thumbs up.
My alligator blood is starting to show,
I know that you know that, I know that you know.
Can't call a bluff with a dead man's hand.
I was beginning to feel a bit agitated, why was Austin blowing off my entire set?! I watched his every time, no matter if I played first! ‘MaybeheisleavingyouOliverSyko’
You have got to be kidding me. I felt anger swell inside of me, I thought this had gone away! I rested my spare hand on my head, but tried to continue onward.
Put a gun to my head and, paint the walls with my brains.
Put a gun to my head and, paint the walls.
'wouldntyoulikethat' No I wouldn't! i have so much to live for...l learned my lesson last time.
Now you know
Now you know you can go, you can give up trying.
Should have just called it quits,
Should have just called it quits,
Leave before it's too late.
l desperately looked around for Austin, but to no avail. SHIT.
Let's play a game of Russian roulette,
I'll load the gun, you place the bet.
Tell me who will make it out alive.
Yeah!
So put a gun to my head and paint the walls with my fucking brain.
OH!
As l let the last word ring, l anxiously went to tell the crowd good night, l needed to find Austin.
"Goodnight LA! WERE BR-"
"NOT DONE YET!" l blinked in confusion, it was Austins voice, but what does he mean? As if on cue, the lights dimmed to a light blue, and a white screen cascaded down over our Sempiternal logo, the guys grinned as l shot them a confused stare, then they started playing a song that l wasn't familiar with. Just then, my eyes finally found Austin, who was shockingly adorning a black suit jacket, and black slacks, his black converse, and a button up shirt shirt. He looked stunning, but why was he dressed up? He grinned before coming on stage, making the crowd roar once again, he took my hand and turned so I could see the large screen, instantly photos of Him and I popped up, silly ones he must have taken in secrecy, me asleep next to him, us in the car, in the bus, one when we first went to the range together all those years ago, and then professional ones. Then Austin spun me around to face him, the photos rolling on in the background, the crowd to my left, but my eyes never lost Austins bright ones.
Eyes like a car crash
I know I shouldn't look but I can't turn away.
Body like a whiplash,
Salt my wounds but I can't heal the way
I feel about you.
l blushed as he he motioned towards me during the first and third lines, earning "awhs" from most in the crowd.
I watch you like a hawk
I watch you like I'm gonna tear you limb from limb
Will the hunger ever stop?
Can we simply starve this sin?
He leaned closer to me, tears staining his cheeks, as they were mine too. To be frank, I dont know why hes doing this. Was it just to announce that, yes, we are dating, but formally?
That little kiss you stole
It held my heart and soul
And like a deer in the headlights I meet my fate
Don't try to fight the storm
You'll tumble overboard
Tides will bring me back to you
His rendition of Deathbeds was sending chills down my spine, never once has it sounded so perfect. He motioned for me to sing with him, I swallowed the lump in my throat and joined him in the next stanza.
And on my deathbed, all I'll see is you
The life may leave my lungs
But my heart will stay with you
We both choked at the end, but he took a step back, confusing me, as the music slowly faded out, and the lights came back to a bright glow, he took my hand in his, smiling all the while.
"Oli, when l met you all those years ago, at a bus station of all places, l never knew what an impact you would have on my life. You completely enveloped everything l was, and helped me push past it. The year l spent without you, l will never forget...it was the hardest thing l ever had to do. I felt the life l lived crawl away, and my heart snapped when we had to say goodbye...but now, your here again, and l have something l need to say. Oli, you are the most beautiful, talented, funny, person l have ever met, whether it be pillow fights or cooking dinner, you never fail to make me smile. You are the best thing that has ever happened to me, you accepted me for who l was, and helped make me who l am today. Now, l can never see myself living without you, l never want too...so what I'm trying to say is..." I smiled nervously through my tears, and as he got down on one knee, l gasped, tears falling faster then I knew was possible, he smiled up at me, I could vaguely hear everyone going crazy, but I tuned it out. Time stopped, as he reached in his back pocket and grabbed a small black velvet box, and opened it, brandishing a black band, with 3 dark red rubies, he beamed up at me, before saying 7 words i never thought i'd hear.
"Oliver Scott Sykes...will you marry me?"
I stared at him, in complete shock, he wanted to marry me?! A thousand thoughts rushed my head, and l must have been zoned out for awhile, because Austins smile turned to an adamant frown, I chuckled, which earned a confused glance from him. Despite everything we put each other through...what l had put him through...he still wanted to marry me...and spend the rest of his life by my side. I couldn't picture myself with anyone else, he was everything l could ever want or need and more, he was the light of my life...so like any sane person would, I vigorously nodded my head, and he slipped the ring on my left hand, before bolting forwards and hugging me into his arms, both of us breaking down in tears. The sound of the crowd faded back in, and I looked up to see all the guys, Tom included, with tears in their eyes, holy shit, even Alan was crying! We pulled away from each other, and both of us smiled, he scooped me in his arms again, before tilting me back in a playful manor, and planting a kiss on my lips. I contently kissed my fiance back...fiance...I really do love the meaning of that word.
Notes
ohmygodohmygod <3that was fun to write, so fun in fact that i didnt even get mad when my computer erased it the first time, and i had to re write it xD
so looks like Oli and Austin are finally engaged! will the good times last? maybe, but dont get to comfortable :P
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