One Last Drop of Life

by Joanie

CHAPTER 12

Everyone was very quiet in the bus. Taylor was playing playstation, Isaac was sleeping and Zac was writing in his journal. He was telling of how the concert had gone, the incident, the friends they had met, Carlin and how he missed his family. Writing in his journal was something he liked to do because he could fully express himself and no one wouls talk back on it.

Hanson arrived in Vancouver later that day. It wasn’t that far from Seattle, just a couple of hours away and so they had time to rest in the bus. Especially Taylor, who hadn’t slept much lately. Their friends Brian, Krista and Joanie were flying in to see Hanson and were to be arriving around 4 in the afternoon.

Isaac, Taylor and Zachary were in the hotel room, unpacking a few things. They were waiting for their best friends’ call and when Tay’s cellphone rang they picked it up and ran out the door. Brian had asked them to meet Krista, Joanie and himself at a precise location at 5 o’clock.

« Oh, oh! FUN! » Zac exclaimed as they pulled in the paintball place parking lot.
« They so know how to have fun! They are just the best! »
« Totally! How did they find this place? This is just so cool! »

« Hey Tay! »
« Hey Joanie! Krista! Brian, dude! »
« Hey guys! I got one question. Ok, make that two. Who came up with the awesome to come here and how did you find the place? »
« Well Zac, I came up with the idea and we found it on the net. » Krista replied.
« Oh, you did? Brilliant! »
« Ladies first. Come on in girls! »
« Ok Ike, you’re just being weird now! But thanks anyway! » Joanie retorted to Ike.

« I’ve wanting to come here for ages! You guys better watch out! I’m gonna get ya’ll bad! Krista, better start running now girl! I’m gonna get you babe! », Zac was very enthousiastic.
« Oh, you think eh? Not before I get you honey! You’re gonna get it bad my man! Believe me! »
« Well, let’s just see that! »

Zac smiled to her and handed her the paint. She looked at him with that evil glare in her eyes.

« Wait! Girl, you gotta wait until we’re in! »
« DUH! I know that Zac! I’m just warming up for my big « triomphe »! »
« Yeah, sure. Whatever Krista! »

Jump Down by B*Witched

I woke up to find
Your face on my mind
The sun always shines, On my garden.
I told you before
Just knock on myh door
Cause you know the score, It's my party.

Bridge
You ran away with my spoon
You've stolen my heart
Always laughing
I jumped over the moon
Right from the start
You always make me feel good

Chorus
Jump Down
I've never believed in love
Till now, I've never believed in us
Jump Down (gotta jump down)
I've never believed,
I've never believed in love
Thats why I'm letting you know
(gotta jump down)

You're always around
Just stamping the ground
The letter I found was yours truly
It's so plain to see
What you wrote to me was
Positively unruly

Bridge
Chorus
Whoah letting you know
Whoah I don't what you to go
Oh you make me feel good


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Everyone was running around pretty much covered in paint from head to toe. One thing was certain, Zac had gotten his ass kicked! As soon as they entered the area where they were allowed to use the paint, Taylor, Ike, Brian, Joanie and Krista had all gotten on him and when they were done, Zac looked like a giant multi-colored gummy bear!

« No! No, Taylor don’t! AHH! I’m gonna get you back Tay! »
« Come on darling! Come and get me! I’m right here! »

Joanie jumped up on her feet and lifted her head slowly with that fierce look in her eyes. She picked up the paint and started running after Taylor. She grabbed him by the shirt, brought him down and sat on him so he wouldn’t move.

« Who’s gotcha now baby? »
Taylor smiled and seemed to say « Please don’t hurt me! »
« Girl, you really got me now… »

Taylor ws singing that Van Halen song.

You Really Got Me

Girl, you really got me now
You got me so I don't know what I'm doin'
Girl, you really got me now
You got me so I can't sleep at night
Girl, you really got me now
You got me so I don't know where I'm goin', yeah
You got me so I can't sleep at night
You really got me
You really got me
You really got me

Please, don't ever let me be
I only wanna be by your side
Please, don't ever let me be
I only wanna be by your side
Girl, you really got me now
You got me so I don't know what I'm doin', yeah
Oh yeah, you really got me now
Got me so I can't sleep at night
You really got me
You really got me
You really got me
Oh no, no, ah

Girl, you really got me now
You got me so I don't know what I'm doin'
Ah girl, you really got me now
You got me so I can't sleep at night
Girl, you really got me now
You got me so I don't know where I'm goin', yeah
Oh yeah, you really got me now
Got me so I can't sleep at night
You really got me
You really got me
You really got me
Oh Oh Oh

Joanie dropped her gun. She smiled and pinched Taylor’s cheeks.

« You’re such a sweetie Tay! Have I ever told you that? »
« Maybe, but I wanna hear it again! »

She rolled her eyes, sat beside him on the floor and put her arm around him.

« You’re a sweetie Taylor! » She kissed him on the cheek.
« And you’re what makes me sweet! » He leaned towards her.

CHAPTER 13
Into the Mind of Fansons