You Love Somebody

43 (Eddie)

Playing in Wembley, standing in front of 90.000 people in his hometown was nerve-racking. It was overwhelming to stand in the center of the stage, looking out over the absolutely electric crowd. Flashing lights, arms in the air, and the loudest screams of the tour. He swallowed hard and smiled to himself, feeling a sense of pride that he was standing there. He looked around at the band, smiling at them and sensing their joy as well. 

They started playing and he darted around like usual, blowing kisses and charming people. It was an amazing feeling being there, and knowing that his family was there just made him even more energized and excited. 

Between songs he spoke to the audience and joked with them. 

"Tonight is such a special night for me, Wembley. I have my family in the audience today. I've missed them terribly. Look ma' I made it!" He chuckled and waved towards the corner of the arena where his family and friends were. One of the stage cameras filmed Hannah and Emma blowing kisses at him.

He caught Anna and Roy taking selfies with fans in the pit. "My Anna is here as well," he said and smiled teasingly at her, as she snapped back to reality and looked a little surprised. 

"She and Roy are at work," he said jokingly and laughed as both Roy and she grimaced and stepped in each their direction. "Anna's family is here tonight too. Thank you so much for joining us!" He waved at Ted and Alice, who were standing by his mum and Emma. Ted waved, a huge smile on his face as he looked around the breathtaking amount of people in the arena. 

The show was one of his best so far. Despite Matt's sore shoulder he played better than ever, and Eddie's voice was strong. It felt good, and as he was rushed off stage after the show he was feeling so proud. 

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He waited for Anna to come back to his place after the show. He had a shower and cooked for her, while Ben and she took her dad and Alice to the hotel, and then Ben dropped her off at his place afterwards. 

She was still wearing her uniform when she got back. He loved seeing her in her scrubs with his name written all over her. 

"How did it go?" He asked when she came into the kitchen. 

She walked over and put her arm around his waist and kissed him. "It went well, they were tired but so excited. Daddy was amazed. He kept gushing over how talented you are. It was kinda sweet to be honest."

"He's a wonderful man, so kind and proud of you, love." He took the pan off the stove and set it aside. "I'm really happy we did it this way, our families get along well, I think." 

She chuckled. "They really do. Your mum is incredible. She's so warm and loving, I see where you get it from. And Emma is lovely, she has an amazing sense of humour." 

He leaned against the kitchen counter and held her by her waist. It meant so much to him that she liked his family. He knew they loved her; it was clear from the moment they saw her. His mum had a light in her eyes that could only mean she saw what he saw when he was with Anna. She was so good for him.

"You cooked?" She asked and looked into the pan. 

"Yeah, just pasta and veggies. Do you want a glass of wine with it?" He asked and pulled her closer so he could place his hands on her ass. 

She chuckled at his gesture, and bit her bottom lip. "Mm-hmm," she said and put her arms around his neck. 

He had to convince himself to pause and eat while it was hot. Every fiber in his body was screaming to rip her clothes off and take her right there and then on the kitchen counter, but he had to try and maintain some self control. His breathing was elevated and the thoughts of touching her were exciting him. She was sending him eyes that showed how much she wanted it too.