Total pages in book: 84
Estimated words: 79553 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 398(@200wpm)___ 318(@250wpm)___ 265(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 79553 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 398(@200wpm)___ 318(@250wpm)___ 265(@300wpm)
Ever since then, Declan’s been on the quiet side. Still attentive and loving, but I can feel his hurt and worry. I wish I could make it better for him, but the only thing that will help is Gage coming home.
“I’m good,” he says, bending and kissing my temple. “This song deserves to be recorded for the world to hear.”
“There they are,” Johnny, the producer handling our song, says, giving Declan a fist bump. We recorded it a while back—though, I don’t remember—to show it to my dad, but he made a couple of changes to the instrumentals, and we’ll be finalizing it today. I also gave him all the songs I wrote while we were on our road trip, and he said there’s enough for an entire album there. He’s having one of his staff writers edit and tweak them, and then next week, I’ll begin recording my album. I was set on the title Falling, but the more I think about it, I think a more apt title might be Fallen because let’s be real—I’m not falling for Declan… I’ve completely and utterly fallen.
“You guys ready?”
“Always,” Declan says, heading straight into the sound room. Since we’re in public, albeit my parents’ studio, we’re not holding hands or touching, and even though it’s only been a few minutes and my choice, I already miss him.
I put the headphones on to start my part, and once Johnny gives me the go-ahead, I sing my heart out.
I’ve never been in love before
Never knew what my heart was capable of
Until you walked in and turned my life upside down
Now my heart’s racing, my body’s vibrating
I should run the other way, protect you from me
From what I’m capable of
But you make me weak, make me someone I’m not
Because…
You’ve got me drunk on you
Drunk on wanting you
Drunk on needing you
You’ve got me drunk on your love
And I’ll never be the same
The moment you walked in, everything changed
My heart is filled with chaos, my head fuzzy
I want to be the one who makes you happy
Who gives you the world
I’ve spent too long pretending
Wishing, hoping, praying these feelings would go away
This might be the biggest mistake I’ve ever made
But it will also be the best
Because…
You’ve got me drunk on you
Drunk on wanting you
Drunk on needing you
You’ve got me drunk on your love
And I’ll never be the same
I’ve been watching you all night
Memorizing your every move
Know exactly what you need
To cure that chaos in your heart
Hand it over, and I’ll fix the broken
Turn the chaos into calm
Make that heart of yours mine
And you’ll never feel alone
All you gotta do is say yes
And I’ll handle the rest
Haven’t touched a single drink all night
But I’m drunk as fuck
On your scent, on your touch
Hand it over, baby
And you’ll never know what it’s like to be without love
I’m handing my heart over to you
Keep it safe
Promise you’ll never stray
I’ve fallen for you, I must admit
I’m flying high, not worried about the hit
That I’m going to take the day you walk away
Hoping and praying when I go down, you’ll be there to catch me
I know it’s a risk, but it’s one I’m willing to take
Because…
You’ve got me drunk on you
Drunk on wanting you
Drunk on needing you
You’ve got me drunk on your love
And I’ll never be the same
Declan and I spend the next couple of hours working with Johnny, perfecting the song, and with every word we sing, I wonder if deep down I maybe always knew how I felt about Declan.
My thoughts go to the day I woke up in the hospital. When I opened my eyes, Declan was the first person I saw, and all I could think about was how delicious and kissable he looked. I pushed the thoughts aside and told myself we were just friends, but the fact that I wrote my first true love song with him tells me that maybe it was more, and I just wasn’t ready to admit it yet.
“What’s going through that beautiful head of yours?” Declan asks, snapping me out of my thoughts. I look around and realize we’re alone.
“Johnny said it’s perfect,” he says, giving me a chaste kiss. “He’s going to finalize it after he grabs dinner and then send it to your dad and us to approve. Now tell me what’s got you lost in your head.”
“I was just thinking about when we wrote this song.” I encircle my arms around his neck. “I think I knew you were the one for me back then, but I didn’t want to admit it. I’m sorry it took me this long and almost marrying the wrong guy to realize my feelings for you.”
Declan smiles. “It’s all good. We’re here, together, and that’s all that matters. Now, what do you say we go home and celebrate ‘Drunk on Your Love’?”
“And how do you want to celebrate?” I ask, knowing damn well how he wants to celebrate.