Scared To Get Close (Lee Malia/ BMTH)

Epilogue- Throne

The sticks and the stones that you used to throw have built me an empire. So don't even try to cry me a river cause I forgive you, you are the reason I still fight.

So, you can throw me to the wolves, tomorrow I will come back, leader of the whole pack. Beat me black and blue, every wound will shape me, every scar will build my throne.

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*Stephanie's Point of View. *

"Thank you, Belfast! You guys have been incredible tonight!" Oli shouts into his microphone.

It's been 2 weeks since the court case where Dylan was proven to be guilty and was sentenced to 7 years imprisonment. The guys have been helping me try to get my life back on track and for once I am starting to feel genuinely happy about things again. I'm never going to forget what Dylan did to me, but I guess it's just one of those things I will eventually learn to live with and accept the fact that while it happened it doesn't define me as a person.

a week after the case (a week before the show tonight) I suggested to Oli to tell the fans about what had happened. I think the fans deserved to know at the end of the day especially Belfast as their show had been pushed back so much until today. Plus, the band hadn't been majorly active on social media and so fans were starting to question and grow concerned. After much arguing and persuading, Oli decided maybe it would be fair and the right thing to do and so we told the fans basically everything, my suicide attempt that left me hospitalised, the basics of what happened with Dylan and how we won the court case. The fanbase, of course, was pretty shocked but they became very supportive of the whole thing and now... Now I guess you could say I'm looked upon as a bit of an Iconic figure in the band's fanbase and it's spread around a little too.

"This is our last song of the night and I want everyone to scream it at the top of their fucking lungs!" My brother continues talking to the crowd "This song is called Can You Feel My Heart?!"

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"You guys were amazing out there." I say to them once they've come off stage.

"Aren't we always amazing?" Oli smirks at me.

"Fucking hell, alright Oliver. Don't put your big head too far up your own arse, mate, it might get stuck!" I reply making him gasp and stare at me shocked while the rest of the band burst out in laughter.

"Woah, Oli mate! Do you want some ice with that burn?" Nicholls asks through his laughter as he places a hand on Oli's shoulder.

"Oh, fuck off." Oli jokingly shouts as he shrugs off Nicholls' hand.

It's then I feel arms wrap around my waist which instantly makes me smile. Turning my head to the side I'm met by a grinning Lee.

"Hey." He says just above a whisper placing his head on my shoulder.

"Hey." I smile back as he places a small kiss on my cheek.

It official, Lee and I are together. Honestly, I didn't think I'd want a relationship with what happened after Dylan, especially not 5 months after the event. plans change I guess, but I'm okay with that. Oli and Tom seem okay about Lee and I being together, although they haven't really said anything. I don't see why they wouldn't be okay with it though; they've known Lee as long as I have, he's a good guy and we became good friends almost instantly due to our common interests and similarities. Plus, Lee makes me incredibly happy, I couldn't imagine anyone else I'd rather be with than my best friend.

"Well, we're in Ireland, who's up for a couple pints?" Nicholls asks looking around at the group.

"Sounds good." Jordan smiles "We need a way to end all of this now, let's end it on a good one."

With that, the group (except Lee and I) start to head towards the dressing room to sort themselves out and grab their stuff.

"We don't have to go to the pub with the group if you don't want to, we can go back to the bus." He tells me as I turn in his grip so I'm now facing him.

"It's fine Lee, I'll be fine." I smile which makes him look at me caringly.

"Steph, are you sure?" He asks removing one of his arms from around me before gently tucking some of my hair around my ear.

"I'm sure." I nod "I can't avoid places like that for the rest of my life. Plus, I have you and the rest of the guys."

"I love you." Lee smiles wrapping his arm back around my waist.

"I love you too Lee." I grin.

With that, Lee is soon placing his lips softly on mine as I carefully wrap my arms around his neck.

It's been a very eventful 5 months, no doubt about it. but here's to hopefully a new life, a new start...

...A new me.

HOPE. Hold On, Pain Ends.