What Once Was

30.

Katie's POV
The ending of the show has just started. Ed brought Cari on stage for a final song and the crowd is swaying back and forth with their flashlights on for a rendition of an acoustic version of Perfect. This song reminds me of Scarlett so much and I've got enough video and pictures of the night where I can finally sneak away.

I walk up through the tables and scattered people and make my way to the roped off area. I spot my most favorite people all huddled together, swaying and seemingly lost in the music. It's a beautiful sight seeing them all together.

I approach them and Lizzie makes grabby hands at me which she only does when she's drunk. She likes to tell me how much she thinks of me as a little sister and is very lovey. It took a while to get used to, I never had that type of attention from my own parents.

"Hi lizard!" I laugh giving her a hug.

"You're my favorite sister." She whispers to me while she hugs me.

"Love ya too." I laugh and her drunken state. The twins cling to each other and Naomi is practically twerking to this slow version which is just hilarious to look at. I look at Scarlett who has a warm fuzzy smile on her face. She seems to be observing me and Lizzie but there's no ill feelings. She seems happy that I finally have a family like figure in my life.

"Hey." I say to Scarlett as I walk over to her now. I place my hand on her hip and angle myself like I'm just watching the show but I can feel her body melt into me.

"Hi, you look great out there." She says to me.

"You just like to look at my ass when I crouch down." I joke and she laughs.

She takes a sip of water, finishing the bottle I gave her in the middle of the set and throws it in the garbage next to us.

"When can you take me home?" She whispers to me.

"I got permission to leave once he wraps. I don't have to stay behind." I tell her and her eyes light up but then they fall.

"They wanted to go to a club." She pouts.

"So we will go with them for the ride then not get out." I smirk.

"I like the way you think." She moves her face closer but glances around at the packed room. I can tell she wants to kiss me but is nervous and I won't force her. It's okay, and she will be comfortable once we are officially together. I hope.

The song ends, the crowd erupts and we all clap happily to congratulate Ed on a wonderful tour. He has some time now in between these shows and his leg in Europe. I can't wait to tell Scarlett he offered me a spot on his team. I'm really not sure I'll take it, because I'd be in Europe for the whole next month but it's another great opportunity.

"Katie! Car is in the back this time, we're going to Studio 54." Ashley tells me with a slight slur to her words.

"We goin clubbing!!" Naomi cheers hearing the words Studio 54 and I gather the group to head out the back way, having my camera already on me.

Thank god Scarlett started drinking water because she's not nearly as drunk as the rest of them. I can tell she's sobering up because her bloodshot eyes are no longer glossy, just red. Which I'm happy about because then I'll feel better going home with her. Then we can actually have some fun. Plus, when only one of you are drunk it's not as fun.

Once in the large truck, not a car, MK and Naomi are chugging a bottle of champagne while Lizzie and Ashley are cheering them on. Scarlett and I share a 'wtf' look and both know that their hangover tomorrow is going to be narley.

My hand lays on her knee and she wraps her hand around my forearm and leans her head on my shoulder like it was always meant for her head. There's a perfect indent for her to rest the side of her face and it fits perfectly.