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Why Did They Choose Me?

Chapter 2

*Memphis's P.O.V*

I quickly shut the door and prayed to god that no one but Helen was in reception at the time. I made my way over the the couch that was up against the wall sat down and started to play and sing Hold On Till May by Pierce The Veil.

"She sits up high surrounded by the sun
One million branches and she loves every one
"Mom and dad, did you search for me?
I've been up here so long I'm going crazy!"
And as the sun went down we ended up on the ground
I heard the train shake the windows
You screamed over the sound
And as we own this night
I put your body to the test with mine
This love was out of control
3-2-1 where did it go?
Now don't be crazy
Yes now of course you can stay here.
Been in a touring band for going on ten years.
"Big deal," she said, "I guess you're official."
I only said it 'cause I know what it's like to feel
Burned out
It gets you down,
We've all been there sometimes
But tonight I'll make you feel beautiful once again
And as the sun went down we ended up on the ground
I heard the train shake the windows
You screamed over the sound (over the sound)
And as we own this night
I put your body to the test with mine
This love was out of control
3-2-1 where did it go?
If I were you, I'd put that away
See, you're just wasted
And thinking about the past again
Darling you'll be okay
And she said,
"If you were me, you'd do the same
'Cause I can't take anymore
I'll draw the shades and close the door
Everything's not alright and I would rather..."
And as the sun went down we ended up on the ground
I heard the train shake the windows
You screamed over the sound (over the sound)
And as we own this night
I put your body to the test with mine
This love was out of control
Tell me where did it go?"

When i was done i didn't hesitate to start the next song i wanted to play, Miles Away by Memphis May Fire.

"I pack my bags and say goodbye to my wife for what seems like the millionth time. They said it gets easier, but they lied. She looks at me and says "Really baby? I will be just fine," but then she looks away so I don't have to see her cry. And that is when I ask myself;
How am I supposed to be everything they expect me to be when I feel so alone, cause I left my heart at home. She needs me, but I know they need me too. So God, give me the strength to do what you created me to do.
Really I'm so thankful for the people I meet, the places I've been and the things I've seen, but when she's not here it doesn't feel like I'm living my dream. I know they say that no one is perfect, but I swear she's perfect for me and that makes it so much harder to leave.
How am I supposed to be everything they expect me to be when I feel so alone, cause I left my heart at home. She needs me, but I know they need me too. So God, give me the strength to do what you created me to do.
If you miss me, I'm just a phone call away. Please be strong, be strong for me. I need you to show me how to change the inside of me. For my heart, for their sake. Be strong, be strong for me!
How am I supposed to be everything they expect me to be when I feel so alone, so alone!
How am I supposed to be everything they expect me to be when I feel so alone, cause I left my heart at home. She needs me, but I know they need me too. So God, give me the strength to do what you created me to do."

Once done singing that song i was almost in tears, it was so hard to stay strong listening or playing them. I decided to play one more song. A Trophy Father's Trophy Son by Sleeping With Sirens. I knew i would break down after this song but i didn't care, i wanted to play it.

So i did.

"Father, father, tell me where have you been?
Its been hell not having you here
I've been missing you so bad
And you don't seem to care
When I go to sleep at night, you're not there
When I go to sleep at night, do you care?
Do you even miss us?
Your bottle's your mistress
I need to know, I need to know
Why are you walking away?
Was it something I did?
Did I make a mistake cause
I'm trying to deal with the pain
I don't understand this, is this how it is?
I will try to understand
Father, father, tell me where are you now?
Its been hell not having you
Last thing I heard, you were fed up, you're skipping town
With no note telling where
When I go to sleep at night, you're not there
When I go to sleep at night, do you care?
I need to know, I need to know
Why are you walking away?
Was it something I did?
Did I make a mistake cause
I'm trying to deal with the pain
I don't understand this, is this how it is?
Why are you running away?
I don't understand this, is this how it is?
Why are you running away?
Tell me please, tell me please, I need to know
Is this what you call a family?
Is this what you call a family?
Is this what you call a family?
Is this what you call a family?
Spent seven years wishing that you'd drop the line
But I carry the thought along with you in my mind
But is this what you call a family?
Is this what you call a family?
Family!
Why are you walking away?
Was it something I did?
Did I make a mistake cause
I'm trying to deal with the pain
I don't understand this, is this how it is?
Why are you running away?
I don't understand this, is this how it is?
Why are you running away?
Tell me please, tell me please, I need to know
Is this what you call a family?
Is this what you call a family?
Is this what you call a family?
Is this what you call a family?"

During the whole song i had my eyes closed because i was crying and didn't want too many tears to come out while playing the song and also because i can play some songs with my eyes closed, and A Trophy Father's Trophy Son just happened to be one of then. My body shook while i sobbed, i set down my guitar and cried into my hands for seems like hours, but only had to be a few minutes. When i had calmed down a bit, i looked over to my guitar and started to cry again, but even harder because this guitar was my dads "i miss him so much" i said to myself, well i though to myself until i felt the couch dip next to me, i looked to to find someone you wouldn't expect to find here and the others behind him. I inhaled sharply and froze, why would Pierce The Veil be here? I though to myself as i stared at them them in complete shock "hey" Vic said from behind Jaime who was sitting on the couch "uh, h-hello" I said stuttering "how long have you been watching me for?" i ask hoping they only saw me crying "all 3 songs" Jaime said smiling with his deep dimples showing "oh" was all i could get out "i guess you were hoping we didn't hear you?" Vic said "uh, y-yeah, i usually don't let people listen to me sing unless they sneak up on me" I said still looking at them in shock as well as awe "I'm guessing your a fan?" Mike said pointing at my wristband and also inferring that i probably was due to the fact i sung Hold On Till May "yeah" i said quickly looking away and picking up my guitar and putting it on my lap "well then i guess we probably don't need to introduce ourselves, right?" I heard Jaime say "right" I said, while my eyes were fixed on my guitar "well, what your name then?" Tony said "My name is Memphis" i said looking up to the boys and smiling "nice name, well then Memphis, go pack your bags, you're coming with us" Vic said showing his toothy grin.