There's Always Tomorrow

Chapter 6

                                                                                  (Ciara's POV) 

        Its been an interesting two weeks. We finally finished our third album. Heather started dating someone. I've also been dating some one that no one knows about. Not only has all of that been happening, we also started tour rehearsals. We leave in a couple of months for it. I am excited to go back to North America for this. I do like the sights there. I am busy with band things and my personal life. I try to keep those two parts of my life separate from each other. Some times I can't though. 

   "Hey babe. You alright?" My girlfriend, Indigo, asks me. We've been dating each other for a few months. I have kept it a secret for a while. 

  "I'm alright love. There is just a lot going on lately." I state. 

     She cuddles into my side. "You are amazing. I'm proud of you." She states. 

   I kiss her on the cheek. "I'm proud of myself. I have come a long way with my confidence over the years. The band helped me with that. I have the privilege of being myself in this industry. In a band that is fully LGBTQ+. I'm representing the community by being open with who I am." I say. 

   "You are so special. I love how open you are with the fans. About your transition and other things." She says. 

   "I am but only about certain things. I think it's important to talk about the transition. The trans community doesn't have enough representation." I explain. It is important to talk about things like the fact that I'm non-binary/trans. Showing the fans that they can follow their dreams while still being who they are. Making music is my is my dream come true. Part of my dream was to be an activist for the LGBTQ+ community. I'm doing both at the same time. I'm ready this to be history making. Pale Waves has already made history with records. I'm lucky to be part of the band. I do what I'm passionate about for a living. It's a very wonderful feeling. 

   "You are representing well." She says, cuddling under the blanket. "I'm gonna miss you while you're on tour." 

   "I'm gonna miss you too. I'm only going to be gone for a month. It will be a long one without you there." I say with a smile. 

  "It will feel like forever without you here. It sucks that I can't go with you. I get why I can't." She says with a sad face. 

  I look at her in the eyes. "You have a career here that you love. You cannot leave that behind for me." I tell her to stay here. We've had this conversation before. I told her the exact same thing. 

   "I know that. I still am doing what I love. We both are. I am your number one fan and always will be. I'm proud of you. We'll call and talk every night. I just wish I could be there for you as your support." She says. 

   "I know you want to be there as my support. I appreciate that a lot." I state, pulling her closer to me. We're at her flat because I share mine with Heather. I can't afford my own space so.