(No introduction to a child as they have passed away, set in 2022)
Jade's POV: Me and my wife Perrie had a 9 year old son named Oliver who tragically passed away after being beaten to death by a few of his classmates which was influenced on the hatred as Ollie had came out as gay and transgender a few weeks before. We're currently on tour in Newcastle, the closest date to home so we are holding a tribute for him.
"Alright, Newcastle, I'm gonna get serious now." My wife informs the audience, darkening the mood. "A few weeks ago, a violent and fatal attack happened to a person close to all three of us, especially me and Jade. He came out a month ago as gay and transgender, this was supported by everyone who adored the young lad but it was a lot different at school. You expect a child to be protected at school but this time around, that wasn't true. He was brutally beaten to death by a few of his classmates for being happy with himself."
"He was always really creative and genuinely joyful little boy and his name was Oliver James Edwards-Thirlwall better known as me and Perrie's 9 year old son." I continue before breaking down and a image of Oliver grinning his face off appearing on the screen behind us.
"So, Newcastle, we are dedicating this amazing song to that very special boy that was taken from us, sing it loud, this is secret love song." Perrie tells the crowd whom cheer as the piano intro starts, a slideshow of photos of Oliver starts to appear behind us.
We keep behind closed doors Every time I see you, I die a little more Stolen moments that we steal as the curtain falls It'll never be enough As you drive me to my house I can't stop these silent tears from rolling down You and I both have to hide On the outside where I can't be yours and you Can't be mine But I know this We got a love that is homeless
Why can't I hold you in the street? Why can't I kiss you on the dance floor? I wish that it could be like that Why can't it be like that? 'Cause I'm yours Why can't I say that I'm in love? I wanna shout it from the rooftops I wish that it could be like that Why can't it be like that? 'Cause I'm yours
It's obvious you're meant for me Every piece of you, it just fits perfectly Every second, every thought, I'm in so deep But I'll never show it on my face But we know this, we got a love that is homeless
Why can't you hold me in the street? Why can't I kiss you on the dance floor? I wish that it could be like that Why can't we be like that? 'Cause I'm yours Why can't I say that I'm in love? I wanna shout it from the rooftops I wish that it could be like that Why can't we be like that? 'Cause I'm yours
I don't wanna live love this way I don't wanna hide us away I wonder if it ever will change I'm living for that day Someday When you hold me in the street And you kiss me on the dance floor I wish that we could be like that Why can't we be like that 'Cause I'm yours, I'm yours
Oh, why can't you hold me in the street? Why can't I kiss you on the dance floor? I wish that it could be like that Why can't it be like that? 'Cause I'm yours Why can't I say that I'm in love? I wanna shout it from the rooftops I wish that it could be like that Why can't we be like that? 'Cause I'm yours Why can't we be like that Wish we could be like that
During the chorus, I break down into tears at the thought of him not being with us anymore, Perrie pulls me into her embrace and gives me a comforting kiss on the forehead. We actually have to stop performing because I completely break down and is emotionally unstable. "It's alright, my love. I'm here..." She whispers into my ear, her eyes visible with tears as well. "Why did they have to take him from us?" I sob into her arms, heart-wrenchingly. "He's up there, watching you two, he's so proud of how brave both of his mamas are." Leigh informs me, comfortingly. "You two are and will forever be the most amazing mums that I know."
"My love, look into the crowd." Perrie tells me, pointing towards the crowd where I can see signs of support like 'RIP Oliver 2013-2022' and 'Protect Trans Kids!' It brings a massive smile to my face.
"This is the reason why we have the most incredible and amazing fans in the universe." Leigh comments, making the audience scream.
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