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girlwiththestories · 7 years ago

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I Can't Stop - Rocky Lynch Imagine

You woke up with a start at the sound of voices and lifted your head off your hand. As your eyes adjusted to the light, the warm coziness of a coffee shop basked in sunlight came into view. It was no longer night as you had been dreaming, but morning. The haze quickly lifted from your mind when you caught sight of the familiar, fluffy blonde hair. “Ross!” you said perhaps a little too loudly trying to catch his attention.

You still weren’t sure why you had agreed to meet him for coffee when the secret you were desperate to keep concerned his brother. Maybe you had missed him or maybe you were desperate to think about anything other than that night or to see anything other than Rocky’s sad eyes.

“______,” he said when he got closer. He pulled you into a hug, and you smiled. It had been way too long. “Awww, you’re so sleepy. I’m guessing you need some coffee?” he asked.

“Yeah,” you said with a yawn. You followed him over to the counter where he ordered a latte and you a cappuccino. Along the way, he entertained you with anecdotes from tour making you smile as he told you about the time Rocky had almost missed the bus and Rydel and Ellington had both been filming at the same time.

Cups of coffee in hand, the two of you meandered back to the corner table and took a seat. There was a pause in the conversation as you both took a moment to savor the coffee. Glancing over at Ross, you had to smile at his simple, childlike manner. Something about his appearance and manner was so disarming making you feel like he was exactly the person you needed to pour out your troubles to. “Ross.” You twisted the ring on your thumb awkwardly. “I haven’t been talking to Rocky.”

“I knew it,” he said emphatically. “Rocky hasn’t told me or anything, but he’s been off–like just the smallest thing happens and it totally ticks him off.”

“Is he okay?” you asked with a frown. As sad as you had felt about the loss of Rocky’s company, it was the thought of him suffering that was eating away at you. Ross’ words made your heart sink as he confirmed your worst fear–that your actions had put Rocky in a bad place.

“Yeah, he’s okay,” Ross responded taking a sip of his coffee. “He gets like this sometimes, you know.”

“Oh,” you said not quite able to picture Rocky being really moody. He had been quiet and thoughtful at times but always steady emotionally.

“Oh yeah, you’ve never seen it,” he said quietly as if to himself. Turning to you, he offered an explanation. “You made him really happy. He always smiles when you’re around. He’s normally like this on a bad day, but it’s been months since this happened.”

You stared at your cup feeling decidedly guilty. “It’s all my fault. I hurt him. I was still emotional about him being gone for six weeks on tour, and I was having a bad day so I got really frustrated when he wouldn’t tell me all the tour stories I wanted. I got really upset and accused him of not understanding me or my life and told him he’d be better off with a model who he’d actually understand. And we haven’t talked since. Worst of all, I can’t blame him. I was a jerk.”

“I see why he’s ticked off. He really loved you,” Ross said slowly. “But knowing Rocky I’d guess that he blames himself too. He’s one to do that no matter what, and in this case I’d guess some of it is deserved. Rocky’s like the nicest guy ever but he can be a kinda stubborn and I know firsthand that that can be annoying. You’re too sweet to have caused all of this yourself unprovoked.”

“You weren’t there. It was pretty bad, and it was all my fault.”

“Some of it is your fault, yes, and I really think Rocky would find it in his heart to forgive you if you asked him. Underneath it all, he’s a softhearted guy.”

“But I don’t deserve him,” you replied. “Not after what I said.”

“We all make mistakes,” Ross said. “It’s what we do afterwards that makes the difference between success and failure.”

You shrugged, feeling your heart rise with his words. Could he be right and there really be a way through this mess or would you just end up being disappointed? “I guess so, but if you’re so wise, tell me where to go from here.”

“Apologize to Rocky, and see what he says. The least he’ll say is no, and you’ll have the good feeling of getting to apologize to him.”

You had known that that was what Ross was going to say, but you still felt your heart sink hearing him say it. Worse than imagining the pain Rocky must be feeling was facing him down, seeing it in his eyes, and admitting you were the cause. “I guess,” you said not really wanting to agree. Your current situation was miserable, but would talking it over with Rocky really be any better?

“Besides,” Ross added with a little smile on his face. “He’s been so freaking annoying lately, and it would spare me the hassle of dealing with his sh…”

“You selfish pig!” You interrupted, gently shoving his shoulder across the table. “I knew there was something in it for you.”

“But it’ll make you feel better too,” Ross contended. “Confession is good for the soul.”

You didn’t feel like agreeing. “Probably.”

“Can you make that a you’re right as usual? Because I am.” Ross ended with a smirk that made you laugh.

“Well, I’ll give you a you might be right in this one case,” you said. “Because that’s all that remark deserves.”

You’d have to think about this more. Something had to be done about your internal turmoil, but was this the only way for it to be resolved?

——

It was not your first time at the Lynch’s house when you found yourself in their driveway the next day, but it sure felt like it. Maybe it was your somber mood or the empty driveway or the fact that what awaited you inside was not a get together.

You sighed as you walked up to the front door and then paused. Talking to Rocky was the last thing you wanted to do, but you knew that nothing short of that would let you sleep at night. You were sick of the days seeming to run on repeat, each one like the day before. Worst of all was the constant feeling that something was missing, and the thought that followed that it was Rocky who wasn’t okay and that that was all your fault.

Eager for freedom if nothing else, you stretched out your hand to ring the doorbell and waited for what felt like an eternity. Finally, the door opened, and Rocky appeared. His expression was cryptic, and he merely said calmly, “come in.”

You followed him into the living room, but he didn’t stop. Instead, he lead you through the house and out onto the patio. He set up two chairs halfway facing each other and motioned for you to sit down. You hesitated again staring into Rocky’s dark eyes that were fixated on the pool. The look in them hid every trace of emotion making them appear somewhat menacing. It had been a long time since you had seen him this stoic, but if you had braved his silence once, you could do it again. There was no turning back.

“Rocky.” His gaze met yours, and you thought you saw a glint of hopefulness for a moment. “I’m so sorry. I screwed up big time, and I feel terrible. If I had known it was my time of month, I would have scheduled our date for a different night. It was so emotional to finally have you back after missing you so badly, and I wasn’t up for it.”

“So are you suggesting I give PMS a much needed kick in the rear?” he said with a smile that made you feel like the sun was shining inside again. No matter what the outcome of the conversation, the storm inside had passed, and you knew that you were already living again.

“Yes..uh…well, no,” you laughed. “What I’m trying to say is that I’m here to take responsibility for all my words, but there was a reason why I was so moody. It wasn’t fair for me to say that you don’t understand me when you’ve been nothing but understanding.”

“I wouldn’t take it that far,” Rocky muttered. “I know I’ve messed up too. Taking off without resolving anything was a mistake that I’ve been regretting ever since.” He was silent for a moment. “I accept your apology, ______. You can consider it all forgiven.”

“Thank you,” you said gratefully. “I know you picked me, but I just have a hard time believing you’d want me with all of my flaws and quirks and imperfections.”

“We’re all flawed, and it’s accepting that that allows us to be in a relationship with another human.”

“You’re so perfectly imperfect.” You stood up and held your arms out. “Hug it out?”

He stepped towards you and closed the distance between you. His arms were gentle as they pulled you closer, and you felt happier than you had in weeks. Before you knew what was happening, he was in your face with his lips on yours.

“I missed you,” you said after pulling away a moment later.

“And I missed that,” he replied playfully. “You’re pretty good.”

“Not better than you,” you returned.

He smirked. “You’re sure you don’t want me kicking PMS’ rear? It’d be in neither of our best interests for this to happen again.”

You laughed. “Naw, that won’t be necessary. I think a warning will do, and I’ll take care of that.”

“Have I ever told you I love you?” He looked down at you and smiled. “Because that’s all I’ve been thinking since I met you.”

“You’re a sap, Rocky Lynch,” you giggled.

“Shhhhhh,” he said putting his finger to his lips. “We wouldn’t want anyone to hear.”

You laughed as a comeback came to your mind. “Because writing love songs for a living is definitely the best way to keep that secret.”

“We’re feisty today are we?” He asked raising his eyebrows. In a whisper, he added, “I’m totally diggin’ it.”

“Have I told you love you back even more?” you gushed. If the past three weeks had taught you anything, it was that you couldn’t stop loving him no matter what. “More than you could ever dream, think, or…” Rocky interrupted you with a kiss that made your heart soar out of your chest with happiness. If there was anything better than knowing that you couldn’t stop loving him, it was being sure that he felt the same way about you.

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kassilovesr5 · 7 years ago

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You’re My Music: (R5 Fanfiction) Chapter 41- MESSY.

In the moments that followed our rough breakup I didn’t know what my next step would be. I had a long moment of feeling the most surreal I’d ever felt. I stepped back and looked at my life and wondered what had just happened. What had I just done? I wasn’t sure if it was all real, it didn’t seem like it. I suddenly had to grasp onto the fact that the person I was connected the most to in this world was just poof out of my life. This boy named Riker I had loved him more than I had thought I would ever love anything. Suddenly our relationship, the thing that bonded us together as a couple, the state that defined us a people had been diminished. We were no longer a pair, we were no longer together, we were two separate people that had no official connection except the past. All of those thoughts zoomed around my brain and I tried to hold on and accept every one of them but that was harder than it was thought to be. I took a few deep breaths and tried to access the situation. There is hardly a moment my brain has ever been more scrambled than right then. Riker of course asked me to talk it out with him. I turned him down as I knew I just needed to sort my thoughts out before speaking to anyone about it. I didn’t want to be persuaded by anybody on this. If I had ever heard Riker out I might’ve been back in his arms one second later. I loved him and all I wanted to do was stand there and take it all back saying I didn’t care about any of it I just wanted to be with him. Those were all surface feelings though. Deep down I was so hurt that I didn’t want to even be near him, and I knew if I gave into the feelings I had at the very beginning I would be disappointed with myself. That’s why as fast as I could I ran out of that house.

I thought about that moments for many days to come. The moment was the most intense as I was running. I had slipped on a pair of sandals I kept next to our front door for easy access, grabbed my phone off of the coffee table stuck it in my back pocket and ran. I ran a for a few blocks until I was ready to walk. I was ready to take it slow, to start absorbing everything into my head. I was still in our little residential zone of homes when I my phone rang.

“Hey, sorry I’m, running a little late.” The voice said. It took a second for me to realize it was Rydel. It took me a few more seconds to realize why she was calling.

“Shoot I totally forgot we were supposed to go shopping tonight!” I interjected. I had plain forgotten in my chaos. It was honestly the last thing on my mind. I also didn’t feel like divulging everything that had just happened in the past few hours to her right away on the phone. I didn’t feel like talking about it at all. We spoke for a moment before I agreed to meeting her at this little furniture ship and I had to explain why I showed up in an Uber. I didn’t actually explain except for saying don’t ask kind of roughly and she didn’t ask. I’ve always been someone who likes to step away from their issues and push them aside to distract me from my pain. I know that’s the worst way to deal with things and pushing my emotions aside will only cause pain down the road but it’s what I do. If it this wasn’t my way of coping I wouldn’t have done it at all. Rydel just wanted helped picking a few things for the house like lamps, rugs, décor etc.

Obviously though everyone started to notice something was up. Rydel was walking on egg shells wanting desperately to know what was up with me, but not wanting to make me upset. About a half in hour into that night of meaningless conversation and words on thin ice I said a few things to make her a little easier. “I’m sorry I’m really off today Rydel. I had a bad morning, and I don’t really want to talk about it and I’ll be okay I promise.”

“Okay well I’m here if you need. Don’t worry we all have our days.” She was such a gem and didn’t bring it up a single time more our whole trip. She soon got distracted by a cute maroon rug and rushed over to check the feel of it.

The rest of my week went as dismal as you would expect. Classes were over, and I was living awkwardly in a house with my ex, and still estranged friend. Thankfully I got a job working at a coffee shop down the street part time, and was making very little money as a teaching assistant at a dance studio for elementary aged kids. It was more of a hobby and a way to keep myself occupied during one of the loneliest weeks of my life.

It had been a week plus a day or two (I’d lost track) since my falling out with Riker. “Iced Caramel Macchiato with soy” I called out. A man in his late 20’s with third day facial hair and casual clothing walked up and grabbed his drink.

“Thanks.” He winked, and dropped a napkin with some pen scribbled on it. I looked at it and saw it was a set of numbers. This man did not honestly just give me his number.

“Did that dude for real just give you his number?” A familiar voice said from in front of the counter. It was Rocky.

“I am so done with today.” I groaned, ripping the napkin in half and throwing it in the trash.

“I mean he was kind of hot you could’ve gone for it.” I rolled my eyes and Rocky gave a short chuckle before speaking again.

“So, is there a special discount for the best friends of barista’s?” I smiled. I needed something in my life to be constant again and I missed Rocky so much.

“Well that depends. Will the best friend forgive the barista if she gives him a free iced Americano?” Rocky slammed his hand on his chest, cocked his head, and raised the corners of his mouth into a cheeky smile.

“You know my coffee drink.” I giggled a little and already started to put the ice in the cup while speaking.

“Of course. I know everything about you.” I said finishing off the drink. Rocky shrugged.

“Not everything.” He said in a lower tone. After handing Rocky the drink another girl who worked there came up to the register where I was and asked how I was in the generic no connection but coworkers kind of tone. I untied my apron and hung it on the wall. All I said to her was that it was good but busier that day. It was a bit of a blur and not much about our relationship was worth salvaging beyond work. In life, you just meet those types of people.

I went and sat down at a cute two-person table that Rocky had sat at.

“Hey.” He spoke.

“Hey.” I said back. It was silent again. “Do you want to take a walk there’s a park around the corner, I’ve been in this shop too long.”

“I would love that.” He said softly and we got up and walked to the entrance of the park. There was silence again except Rocky looked up at me with hurt in his eyes.

“I am such a bad friend and I get it if you’re mad at me.” He kicked his feet at some grass and leaves.

“I’m not mad at you.” I spoke. “I was really hurt that you wanted to break our friendship off and was really scared for a while. But even when you were away you have always been my constant. I can’t imagine us not being friends I just want things to be the way they always were.”

“I don’t really have an excuse for the way I acted. I don’t know if I can call it jealousy or anger-” He started kicking at some more leaves to relieve a little of the stress he was experiencing. I cut him off before he imploded into a pit of self-guilt.

“What I saw was a best friend who was trying to protect me. While I was dating Riker, I wasn’t really being that great of a friend. I was just too focused on wanting to have the perfect relationship that I didn’t even think about anybody else. Now look where I am.”

“I don’t think it was that bad. You didn’t desert me I think we can agree we both haven’t been the fairest. Let’s agree to put this all behind us because I miss you like crazy and you’re my best friend and need somebody in this world who gets me.” He didn’t have to convince me I wanted my best friend back more than anything, I quickly wrapped my arms around him and gave him a gigantic hug.

“Agreed.” I hummed embracing the hug I needed in so many ways. We both stepped away from the hug and continued walking only a few steps until there was a huge field of grass where people would picnic and play Frisbee and flag football on nice days. “I just want to lay in the grass.” I groaned. I shuffled along until we were almost directly in the center of the field and collapsed onto the ground. Rocky laid in the grass less dramatically next to me and tilted his head.

“Rian are you doing alright? I know it’s still probably rough with Riker and you.”

“I don’t know. I haven’t talked to him much it’s hard to live in the same house because every time I see him he looks lifeless and I know that’s all my fault and it hurts so freaking much to see him in pain but I don’t know how to fix it and every day I’m just wondering if I made the right decision. Sorry I didn’t mean to explode like that but as you can see I’m kind of a mess.”

“First of all, take a deep breath. You have a right to be a mess. I know you probably still love Riker and I don’t know why you guys broke up but I’m sure you made the right decision. I’ve found that in life if something is meant to happen it will.”

“All I can think about is Riker being a father. What if he is the father?”

“Wait what?” Rocky was startled. I hadn’t exactly shared any details of our breakup with him or many other people.

“Um…Riker had gotten a letter from Estella telling him she’s pregnant and he might be the father.” I mumbled trying not to crack. Rocky was floored his eyes were wide as could be.

“Riker might be a dad? HOLY SH-”

“I know.” I cut him off.

“Dang Rian I’m sorry. That really sucks.” He moved closer and I rested my head on his shoulder.

“Estella is so manipulative and now she’s going to have a baby that very well may be Riker’s because they had sex every other day and who knows how careful they were.” I said very aggressively. I was still so upset that he lied to me it was almost what hurt the most. “The day we came to visit you when you guys were on tour I told you I had gotten my own room but I actually spent it in Riker’s.”

“It was going on for that long huh?”

“Yea well we thought about going further but then we talked and decided it would be more fulfilling if we waited until the right time. He told me that he had never slept with Estella because he wasn’t in love with her. That night was the first night that I felt deeply connected to him. I was really falling for him I ate it all up and it was just a bunch of lies.”

“He told you he’d never had sex with Estella?” I nodded my head yes. Rocky raised his eyebrows. “I’m almost shocked you believed him. I’ve walked in on that idiot more times than I’d like to say.”

“Well I believed him I guess I was stupid to believe.”

“You’re not stupid. He should not have lied to you about that and made you feel the way you do.” I shrugged my shoulder. Rocky sat for a few seconds before speaking again. “Not to pry but did it ever happen?”

“Yea it happened quite soon after that. I’d fallen in love with him, but that’s all. I told him I loved him and he freaked out and we took a break and then he realized he loved me too and I thought everything was amazing. We never had sex but I was okay with that. I thought he wanted to wait because that’s what he did with other girls. I guess it was just me.”

“I’m so sorry Rian but you should know that Riker has never cared that much. He must’ve really cared about you if he wanted to wait I know him.”

“I’m afraid if I talk to him I’ll realize I he still loves me and I’ll want to get back together with him. I love him so much but I…I don’t want to get back together.” I took a deep breath. I don’t know if I’ll ever see him in the same way I don’t know if I can ever trust him again.”

“Its okay that you don’t know how to feel. Its okay for everything to be a bit messy. Just know that I’m always there for you Rian. I always will be.”

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guiltypuknowme · 7 years ago

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RECEPTION (BRRRMMM)

In And we’ll never be lonely anymore, Eames serves as the DJ at Yusuf and Ariadne’s wedding reception. Behind the cut is his big, huge, gigantic playlist.

"Tell It Like It Is” - Aaron Neville

“Let’s Stay Together” - Al Green

“Moon River” from Breakfast at Tiffany’s - Audrey Hepburn

“Hooked On a Feeling” - B.J. Thomas

“Who Put the Bomp (In the Bomp, Bomp, Bomp)” - Barry Mann

“God Only Knows” - the Beach Boys

“If I Fell” - the Beatles

“Till There Was You” - the Beatles

“All You Need is Love” - the Beatles

“I Saw Her Standing There” - the Beatles

“And Your Bird Can Sing” - the Beatles

“I Will” - the Beatles

“I Want To Hold Your Hand” - the Beatles

“Stand By Me” - Ben E. King

“I Want You” - Bob Dylan

“Elusive Butterfly” - Bob Lind

“Mack the Knife” - Bobby Darin

“Beyond the Sea” - Bobby Darin

“Dream Lover” - Bobby Darin

“Rockin’ Robin” - Bobby Day

“Tossin’ and Turnin’” -Bobby Lewis

“Sway” - Bobby Rydell

“I’ll Never Dance Again” - Bobby Rydell

“Volare” - Bobby Rydell

“Sweet Nothin’s” - Brenda Lee

“I’m Sorry” - Brenda Lee

“It’s Just a Matter of Time” - Brook Benton

“(Baby) You’ve Got What It Takes)” - Brook Benton & Dinah Washington

“Hey! Baby” - Bruce Channel

“True Love Ways” - Buddy Holly

“Not Fade Away” - Buddy Holly and the Crickets

“Tequila” - the Champs

“All I Really Want To Do” - Cher

“One Fine Day” - the Chiffons

“Sh-Boom” - the Chords

“Let’s Dance” - Chris Montez

“The Twist” - Chubby Checker

“Johnny B. Goode” - Chuck Berry

“Brown Eyed Handsome Man” - Chuck Berry

“You Never Can Tell” - Chuck Berry

“(I Don’t Know Why) But I Do” - Clarence “Frogman” Henry

“Spooky” - Classics IV

“Love Potion No. 9″ - the Clovers

“Down in Mexico” - the Coasters

“If I Didn’t Care” - Connie Francis

“Who’s Sorry Now” - Connie Francis

“Do You Love Me” - the Contours

“La Vie En Rose” (from How I Met Your Mother) - Cristin Milioti

“(Today I Met) The Boy I’m Gonna Marry” - Darlene Love

“Everybody Loves Somebody” - Dean Martin

“That’s Amore” - Dean Martin

“Runaway” - Del Shannon

“The Wanderer” - Dion

“Runaround Sue” - Dion

“Chapel of Love” - the Dixie Cups

“As Time Goes By” from Casablanca - Dooley Wilson

“Just One Look” - Doris Troy

“Save the Last Dance for Me” - the Drifters

“There Goes My Baby” - the Drifters

“You Belong to Me” - the Duprees

“Son of a Preacher Man” - Dusty Springfield

“La Vie En Rose” - Edith Piaf

“Non, Je Ne Regrette Rien” - Edith Piaf

“I’m Beginning to See the Light” - Ella Fitzgerald

“Almost Like Being in Love” - Ella Fitzgerald

“A Big Hunk O’ Love” - Elvis Presley

“Such a Night” - Elvis Presley

“Hound Dog” - Elvis Presley

“Can’t Help Falling in Love” - Elvis Presley

“Jailhouse Rock” - Elvis Presley

“One Night With You” - Elvis Presley

“At Last” - Etta James

“Tell Him” - the Exciters

“Ain’t That a Shame” - Fats Domino

“Blueberry Hill” - Fats Domino

“I Only Have Eyes For You” - the Flamingos

“Build Me Up Buttercup” - the Foundations

“Witchcraft” - Frank Sinatra

“Somethin’ Stupid” - Frank Sinatra (with Nancy Sinatra)

“At Long Last Love” - Frank Sinatra

“You Make Me Feel So Young” - Frank Sinatra

“Can’t Take My Eyes Off You” - Frankie Valli

“C’mon Marianne” - Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons

“Sherry” - Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons

“Rag Doll” - Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons

“Dawn (Go Away)” - Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons

“Green Grass” - Gary Lewis and the Playboys

“Ko Ko Mo” - Gene & Eunice

“Duke of Earl” - Gene Chandler

“Town Without Pity” - Gene Pitney

“In the Mood” - Glenn Miller and His Orchestra

“Moonlight Serenade” - Glenn Miller and His Orchestra

“Little Brown Jug” - Glenn Miller and His Orchestra

“I’m Into Something Good” - Herman’s Hermits

“Mrs. Brown, You’ve Got a Lovely Daughter” - Herman’s Hermits

“There’s a Kind of Hush” - Herman’s Hermits

“Carrie Anne” - the Hollies

“Shout (Parts 1 and 2)” - the Isley Brothers

“(Your Love Keeps Lifting Me) Higher and Higher” - Jackie Wilson

“I’ll Be Satisfied” - Jackie Wilson

“I Want You Back” - the Jackson 5

“A Little Bit of Soap” - the Jarmels

“Come a Little Bit Closer” - Jay and the Americans

“My Love Is Strong” - Jimmy Clanton

“Handy Man” - Jimmy Jones

“If You Wanna Be Happy” - Jimmy Soul

“Bad Boy” - the Jive Bombers

“Cherry” - the Jive Bombers

“Chances Are” - Johnny Mathis

“It’s Not For Me to Say” - Johnny Mathis

“Rock and Roll Waltz” - Kay Starr

“Dancing in the Moonlight” - King Harvest

“Sunshine, Lollipops and Rainbows” - Lesley Gore

“The Girl Can’t Help It” - Little Richard

“Stagger Lee” - Lloyd Price

“Lightnin’ Strikes” - Lou Christie

“Just A Gigolo” - Louis Prima

“Do You Believe in Magic?” - The Lovin’ Spoonful

“A Wonderful Dream” - the Majors

“Dream a Little Dream of Me” - the Mamas & the Papas

“Dedicated to the One I Love” - the Mamas & the Papas

“(Love is Like a) Heat Wave” - Martha Reeves & the Vandellas

“You Got What It Takes” - Marv Johnson

“Let’s Get It On” - Marvin Gaye

“Ain’t No Mountain High Enough” - Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell

“My Guy” - Mary Wells

“Hang On Sloopy” - the McCoys

“Love is Strange” - Mickey & Sylvia

“Daydream Believer” - the Monkees

“Sincerely” - the Moonglows

“96 Tears” - ? & the Mysterians

“Can’t Get Enough of You, Baby” - ? & the Mysterians

“These Boots are Made for Walkin’“ - Nancy Sinatra

“Sweet Caroline” - Neil Diamond

“Feeling Good” - Nina Simone

“I’m a Girl Watcher” - the O’Kaysions

“Dance By the Light of the Moon” - the Olympics

“Try a Little Tenderness” - Otis Redding

“Tonight You Belong to Me” - Patience and Prudence

“Crazy” - Patsy Cline

“Diana” - Paul Anka

“Let the Bells Keep Ringing” - Paul Anka

“It’s a Good Day” - Peggy Lee

“I’ll Dance at Your Wedding” - Peggy Lee

“Why Don’t You Do Right (Get Me Some Money Too)” - Peggy Lee

“‘Deed I Do” - Peggy Lee

“Downtown” - Petula Clark

“Sea of Love” - Phil Phillips

“Smoke Gets in Your Eyes” - the Platters

“the Great Pretender” - the Platters

“Only You (and You Alone)” - the Platters

“Twilight Time” - the Platters

“What Is Love” - the Playmates

“You Don’t Know Me” - Ray Charles

“Hit the Road Jack” - Ray Charles

“Hallelujah, I Love Her So” - Ray Charles

“What’d I Say (Parts 1 and 2)” - Ray Charles

“Let’s Go Get Stoned” - Ray Charles

“Sweet Sixteen Bars” - Ray Charles

“Silhouettes” - the Rays

“Come and Get Your Love” - Redbone

“(Just Like) Romeo and Juliet” - the Reflections

“Barbara Ann” - the Regents

“That’s All” - Ricky Nelson

“Hello Mary Lou” - Ricky Nelson

“Fools Rush In” - Ricky Nelson

“Unchained Melody” - the Righteous Brothers

“Be My Baby” - the Ronettes

“Crying” - Roy Orbison

“Oh, Pretty Woman” - Roy Orbison

“You Send Me” - Sam Cooke

“Wonderful World” - Sam Cooke

“Having a Party” - Sam Cooke

“Bring It on Home to Me” - Sam Cooke

“Frankie and Johnny” - Sam Cooke

“Sleepwalk” - Santo & Johnny

“Will You Love Me Tomorrow” - the Shirelles

“Let the Good Times Roll” - Shirley & Lee

“Since I Don’t Have You” - the Skyliners

“Pennies From Heaven” - the Skyliners

“I Hear You Knocking” - Smiley Lewis

“Cry to Me” - Solomon Burke

“I Got You Babe” - Sonny & Cher

“Goodnight, Well It’s Time To Go” - the Spaniels

“Stand By Me” - Spyder Turner

“I Want Candy” - the Strangeloves

“You Can’t Hurry Love” - the Supremes

“the Happening” - the Supremes

“Where Did Our Love Go” - the Supremes

“Hippy Hippy Shake” - the Swinging Blue Jeans

“Ain’t Too Proud to Beg” - the Temptations

“My Girl” - the Temptations

“Little Bitty Pretty One” - Thurston Harris

“A Lover’s Concerto” - the Toys

“So Much in Love” - the Tymes

“Concrete and Clay” - Unit 4+2

“Danke Shoen” - Wayne Newton

“Kansas City” - Wilbert Harrison

“She’s Not There” - the Zombies

I bolded some of my absolute favorites. The ones in italics were (if I remember correctly; it’s been a few years) other serious contenders for Arthur and Eames’ first dance/kiss. Forgive the fact that this is just in alphabetical order by artist, rather than Eames’ meticulous chronological/reverse-chronological order. Also forgive the fact that there’s no way the reception could be long enough for Eames’ nine-hour playlist.

Also, it’s not included here, but I always got the feeling that Eames’ snuck the Dan Band’s “Total Eclipse of the Heart” on here.

#arthur x eames #inception fic #oldies #and we'll never be lonely anymore #playlist

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