In Between The Lines • LH/LJ fanfic

Chapter 8

Lauren's POV

This concert is the beast!! Everyone was really jamming hard to every song. The minor acts are the bomb, what more the Maroon 5? But I was really tired and my ear is hurting from all the shouting everyone was doing. I sat down for a while when suddenly I heard the anchor shouted "And our next act is 5 Seconds of Summer!!"

I stand up again as I saw the four boys get into their position, I saw Ashton, the guy from the coffee shop ,first cause he caught our attention by clamping the cymbals with his drum sticks. The rest connected their guitars to the amplifier. I saw Luke and I immediately smiled, he probably won't notice me at this sea of people. He smiled at the crowd and I know something isnt right, it's not he's genuine smile that shows how happy he is rather it is a fake smile, just to mask a sad feeling.

They started strumming their guitars, I actually didnt know any of their songs except the ones that Luke sang to me that night. I was taken back when I heard Luke's voice singing... it was so... sad. I knew it was cause the way his bandmates sang it next is very different. They sang more songs until everyone is surprised that Luke talked.

"Alright that's my babies! This next song.. it wasnt my favorite, but it is the most meaningful to me right now, dont ask me why. So will you guys sings with us.. and tell us that you'll see us again?" He said as he tried to sound lively which I think he failed. They started singing the song and I know it sounds familiar. Then it was Luke's turn to sing and from then I already known the song. The words.. the meaning. I saw him crying and I felt sad for him, i'm not assuming but I know it's connected to me.

"OMYGOD IS LUKE CRYING? ALEXA LUKE IS CRYING" My sister said as she point out to Luke.

"Poor Lukey boy" Alexa frowned and they started shouting words of encouragement. Out of nowhere, I raised my hand and shouted his name. In my surprise, when he opened his eyes, blue met green. I shouted his name once again and smiled at him. He suddenly smiled brighter and everyone started shouting in cheers. He suddenly became alive and his eyes never left mine. I was just smiling at him all time.
Theyre last song finally came, and Luke is hinself again, rocking out the song. I can hear everybody saying that the stage is where he belongs and I feel so sad, I dont even know the reason.

"Tay, ill just go to the bathroom" I said to my sister as she keeps jamming to te song, she nodded and I made my way but instead going to the bathroom, I left the stadium cause I felt sad for some reason. Yes the stage is where he belong, performing for these people is where he belongs, his band is where he belongs. And I know that if ever I tried to pursue him, it would be a disaster.

I heard the arena erupt in cheers as I hear thank you's from the band. I sighed and put my earphones on but remembered to put in on a low volume just in case.

"Of course you want some alone time" I heard somebody said beside me. I recognized the voice instantly. He sat down beside me as I comfortably smiled at him.

"Hi i'm Luke"

"Hi i'm Lauren, and it's nice to meet you" We both smiled at each other as we didnt even try to break the stare off. I love looking through his blue eyes, it sent off how he really felt and I know he's happy.

"Lauren huh? So far from Michelle but it suits you" He chuckled as he fixed his beanie.

"It's actually my second name, thank you" I smiled as I softly hit him with my fist. "You did a good job there rockstar" I added.

"Please spare me. I think I sounded like a hooligan when I tried singing the first song"

"Really Luke? A hooligan? But im sure you can do better"