Lonely Hearts

Jo struck the strings of her guitar and steeled her nerves as she stepped up to the mic and began to belt out the first song of the evening, her heart thudded in her chest as she concentrated of the lyrics of the song. She allowed herself a smile as she saw some of the braver punters make their way to the dancefloor.

Finishing the song with a perfectly conducted guitar solo, Jo shook from the adrenaline rush as the crowd applauded.

"Well done chick!" Yelled Jemma.

David looked at Jemma. "That is not the same person I saw you with earlier."

Jemma smirked. "Jo may be shy but you give her a guitar and she's a demon."

"I'm impressed, she's an absolute diva." Said John, looking at Scott, who just nodded in agreement.



After a few more songs they took a break and Jo joined Jemma at the bar.

"Oh man I have never felt such a rush!" She panted, shaking as Jemma hugged her.

"Hey Jo, guess who I found." Smirked Jemma.

Jo looked past Jemma and her eyes widened.

"Hi agen." Smiled David, John and Scott just waved. Jo blinked and smiled nervously.

"Hi." She smiled nervously. Absolute shock ran through her, she had fantasised about meeting David for yeas as she was a huge fan of is acting but now she had met him twice in on ay she didn't know what to say.

"You got some serious talent there kid." Smiled John.

"Thanks." She laughed nervously.

"I don't believe it, normally you can't shut her up but you guys have rendered her speechless...I'm impressed!"

"Get stuffed wench." Snapped Jo turning to Jemma with a cheeky smirk.

David looked at Jo for a moment, there was something about her that appealed to him, he wasn't sure what though.

"Well going by your accent your not from round here."

Jo nodded. "London, took a chance on a new life and just hoping it pays off."

"So why Wales?" Asked Scott.

Jo smirked. "Cos this bitch put a gun to my head and forced me into it!"

Jemma pulled a face and folded her arms, earning a smirk from Jo.

David shook his head and laughed, there it was, that was what appealed to him about her.

"Nah I'm kidding." Smiled Jo. "Jemma mentioned Paul needed a new band member and I decided to audition."

"Can see why you got it." Smiled John.

"Anyway, you better get back on stage before the guys come looking for you." Jemma nodded to Paul and Zack resuming their positions on stage.

"No rest for the wicked." Smirked Jo as she downed her drink and headed back to the stage.

"Glad you decided to come out now?" Smirked John to David as he caught his friend looking at Jo.

"Huh?" David's head snapped back round to face John.

"Oh yeah?" Smirked John glancing at Jo, who was now adjusting her microphone. "Like her do you?"

"Grow up!" Snapped David. "I've just been dumped remember?"

John looked taken back by this sudden snap. "Sorry mate, I was just trying to have a laugh."

"Yeah well maybe I do like her but not in the sense you're thinking of."

John and Scott exchanged glances and then looked back towards the stage as the band struck up again.



Throughout the rest of the night Jo's confidence soared, each applause from the audience feeding her tired and abashed faith in herself with the strength it needed to convince her that not everyone hated her.

"Ladies and Gentlemen you've been a wonderful audience!" Boomed AJ after their final song.

"See you at Battle of the Bands in a months time."

The corwd applauded once more and began to disperse, some heading to the bar for more drinks, others heading towards the nightclub upstairs and some heading out into the night.

"Wow that was absolutely incredible." Screamed Jo, she was shaking like a frightened animal.

"You were brilliant." Smiled Zack giving her a hug.

"Thanks," Came the nervous reply. "So am I officially a new band member?"

Paul and AJ looked at eachother and smirked. "Welcome to The Rockwiellers." Smiled AJ.