Love Conquers All - Juke | JATP FANFICTION (BOOK ONE)

1x1. The Orpheum Presents: Sunset Curve

1995

Sunset Curve are rehearsing for their big night at The Orpheum. "Thank you, we are Sunset Curve and this song's called, "Now or Never", hope you dig it." Luke their frontman says, as they start playing. "One, two
Take off, last stop
Countdown 'til we blast open the top
Face first, full charge
Electric hammer to the heart
Clocks move forward
But we don't get older, no
Kept on climbing
'Til our stars collided
And all the times we fell behind
Were just the keys to paradise
Don't look down
'Cause we're still rising
Up right now
And even if we hit the ground
We'll still fly
Keep dreaming like we'll live forever
But live it like it's now or never
Hear the noise in my head
It's calling out like a voice I can't forget
One life, no regrets
Catch up, got no time to catch my breath
And clocks move faster
'Cause it's all we're after now, oh
Won't stop climbing
'Cause this is our time, yeah
When all the days felt black and white
Those were the best shades of my life
Don't look down
'Cause we're still rising
Up right now
And even if we hit the ground
We'll still fly
Keep dreaming like we'll live forever
But live it like it's now or never
We ain't searching for tomorrow (tomorrow)
'Cause we got all we need today (today)
Living on a feeling that's been running through our veins
We're the revolution that's been singing in the rain
Don't look down
'Cause we're still rising
Up right now
And even if we hit the ground
We'll still fly
Keep dreaming like we'll live forever
But live it like it's now or never
It's now or never (now or never.)" Alex steps out from his drums. "Luke that was freaking awesome!" Luke and Reggie pat his shoulders. "Come on man, you deserve to brag a bit, this is your shot!" Luke says playfully hitting him, as Reggie pats his shoulder some more. "Alright, alright, I was pretty epic!" He says chuckling, as all four of them head towards the girl working the stage at the back of the theatre. "You guys are good! I should know I'm in a few bands myself, I'm Rose and you are?" She asks. "Sunset Curve, I'm Luke, Reggie, Alex, and that's Bobby." Luke says introducing himself and his bandmates. "We're gonna get some street dogs, Bobby you in?" Luke asks. "I'm a vegetarian." Bobby says as the trio leave him and Rose to talk. "Sorry man, I think I got relish on your carbonator." Reggie says apologetically. "That's alright, helps with the rust." He says as Alex looks around confused. "Hold on, that.... that doesn't even make any sense whatsoever." Luke taps his shoulder. "Come on Alex, let's eat!" He follows his friends to a vacant couch. "Eat up boys! Our lives are about to change, we're gonna be legends!" Luke says, as they smile and cheers the dogs. "These haven't killed us yet." Luke reassures his hesitant friends. Then all three of them eat their hotdogs.

2020

"Julie I think you should start going through your mom's studio. You know what's best." Julie sighs and goes into the garage studio. She pulls the cover off of the piano. "Hi mom." She says to herself, sitting down, her fingers hovering over the keys. "No, not today." She sighs, going up to the loft. She then finds a CD titled "Sunset Curve." She obviously puts it on because it intrigued her. All of the sudden these orbs appeared, and out pops Reggie, Alex, and Luke. They all scream. "Ah, my couch!" Luke says plopping on the couch. "Who are you?!" Julie shouts, looking at the ghostly rock band. "We are Sunset Curve!" Alex says proudly. "Yeah!" Reggie chimes in. "Love what you've done with the place." Luke compliments, and she smiles shyly. "How?" She says to herself, Googling Sunset Curve. "What's that thing?" Luke asks, curious about the object she's holding. "A smartphone, no Julie stop talking to them, ghosts especially cute ones aren't real." She says continuing her search. "Hey, she thinks we're cute." Reggie says, smirking a little. "Yeah, see you guys died, because of a.... a hotdog?" Julie says spooked. "WHAT?!" The three of them question, reading the phone. "Awe man, this blows!" Luke says, pouting. "What year is it?" Luke continues, as him and his friends give pleading looks. "It's 2020." Julie answers with a small smile towards them. "You mean I've been crying for twenty five years!?" Alex asks. "That's freakin wild!" She nods and runs out, screaming. Then she goes to text Flynn, her best friend. She shakes her head. Then she goes back outside. "You ok?" Luke asks, as she comes back. "This is all just a little crazy." She says. "Do you play?" They ask, she shakes her head. "Uh you can stay in there, sheets and stuff are in there." She says pointing behind Luke. "Thanks Julie." Luke smiles. She nods and heads to bed. The next morning, she sits at the piano and plays. "Here's one thing I want you to know
You got some place to go
Life's a test, yes, but you go toe-to-toe
You don't give up, no, you grow
And you use your pain
'Cause it makes you you
Though I wish I could hold you through it
I know it's not the same
You got living to do
And I just want you to do it
So get up, get out, relight that spark
You know the rest by heart
Wake up, wake up if it's all you do
Look out, look inside of you
It's not what you lost
It's what you'll gain raising your voice in the rain
Wake up your dream and make it true
Look out, look inside of you
It's not what you lost
Relight that spark, time to come out of the dark
Wake up, wake up
Better wake those demons
Just look them in the eye
No reason not to try
Life can be a mess
I won't let it cloud my mind
I'll let my fingers fly
And I use the pain 'cause it's part of me
And I'm ready to power through it
Gonna find the strength, find the melody
'Cause you showed me how to do it
Get up, get out, relight that spark
You know the rest by heart
Wake up, wake up if it's all you do
Look out, look inside of you
It's not what you lost
It's what you'll gain raising your voice in the rain
Wake up your dream and make it true
Look out, look inside of you
It's not what you lost
Relight that spark, time to come out of the dark
Wake up, wake up
So wake that spirit, spirit
I wanna hear it, hear it
No need to fear it, you're not alone
You're gonna find your way, oh
Wake up, wake up if it's all you do
Look out, look inside of you
It's not what you lost
It's what you'll gain raising your voice in the rain
Wake up your dream and make it true
Look out, look inside of you
When you feel lost
Relight that spark, time to come out of the dark
Wake up, mm, wake up." She hugs the sheet music, as the guys stand behind her.