Soulmates // B.E

Her lips graze my skin

Keira's pov ;

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" but all we can do is try to be better. This song goes to someone who's been on my mind a lot lately. And I hope that they hear it and know that I'm sorry." Billie says, looking at me. And only me.

The crowd is quiet, even thoughtful and moved actually. It's so sweet that she dedicated the song to me, I can't wait to hear the lyrics.

The first few lines of the song escape her lips, filled with emotion;

« I wanna be alone, alone with you does that make sense? I wanna steal your soul and hide you in my treasure chest »

I can feel the crowd around me, but at this moment it feels like it's just the two of us. Her voice is so beautiful and soft, I can't believe this Billie is the same Billie who I hated a couple days ago. The simplicity of the lyrics paired with the sincerity in her voice brings a lump to my throat. The song continues;

« it's not like me to be so mean you're all I wanted »

This line changes everything. It's like this song was made for us. For me it means that she hides behind this person to protect herself, but she's not like this really. I saw how sweet and caring she was last night.

I'm actually quite touched to know that there's something fragile inside her. And the realization that she cares and regrets is almost moving.

As the final notes fade into silence the crowd erupts in cheers and cries. The room is filled with tears and joy. For a moment, Billie looks like she might say something more but instead, she simply blows kisses and the fans and steps back, her eyes scanning over the audience one last time.

As the bar lights came back, the concert officially ended. People begin to gather their things and head towards the exit. But I can't move, my thoughts are racing.

The performance, especially the song dedicated, still gives me goosebumps. The words she sang, the emotion she shared— it's like she peeled every layer of her true self, raw.

"Are you coming ?" Aria asks, looking at me as if I was glitching for two hours.

" I wanna stay, I have to see her." I reply, full of hope that she will allow me backstage.

"Okay well she will probably give you a ride anyway."
She says then blinks.
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As the crowd thins, I catch a glimpse of Billie backstage just beyond the edge of the curtains. I can see she's talking to a few crew members, but her eyes are searching the crowd. For a brief moment our eyes meet again.

After everyone left, Billie comes out and tells her team that I'm a friend and I'm allowed backstage. Down there Maggie, Patrick and finneas were all there for Billie. Their family is so United.

We exchange a few words then they give us some space to talk.

Once they're gone, Billie turns to me, her expression is soft and vulnerable. "I'm really glad you stayed, I was worried you might leave after the show" she tells me.

"No I wanted to talk as well. This song.. really meant a lot, I could tell it came from your heart" I say reassuring her. " but the fact you're a literal famous singer ? Hello how did you not tell me and how didn't I notice?" I continue.

" Keira the reason i was an asshole to you is because I'm only beginning to trust love again, I got so disappointed with someone and they destroyed all my capacity of loving myself and anyone. So I kinda just tried to protect myself from all of this." She says, looking at her feet.

" and the reason why I didn't tell you I'm a singer is because i wanted you to find out this way, I feel like that was a cute moment. Seeing the look on your face when I got on stage was priceless! Anyways.. I just wanted to be honest you know? I know I've messed up and I wanna make things right and be better" she chuckles then looks at me.

She truly means all of those things. And I feel so touched by everything she told me, everything makes sense.

"I believe we both have a lot to work on, but im whiling to try if you are. Even if that means long distance" I say, with a little smile.

Billie's face brightens up, a look of relief and gratitude washing over her. "I am, I really am" she replies.

For a moment we just stand there, the silence between us is comfortable and full of unspoken understanding. The emotion from the night still hangs in the air but there's also a new sense of possibility, a fresh start.

" should we get going then?" She says. I nod and follow her through the back of the bar to find the door. We get in the car with Maggie, Patrick and finneas.

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An hour and a half later we are finally arriving at home.

We step out of the car and the cool night air envelops us. Everyone head inside, but Billie and I pause for a moment at the doorstep.

She looks at me, her eyes searching for mine for a sign of what comes next. I smile, feeling some time of warmth spread through me. " I meant what I said. Im whiling to try" I whisper.

Billie's eyes soften, " thank you" she pulls me in then murmurs into my neck. As she pulls me in, her warm breath brushed against my skin, sending a shiver down my spine. I can feel the rapid beat of her heart against my chest. There's electricity through the air, a mix of relief, anticipation and something deeper.. more intimate.

Her lips graze my skin, lingering kisses down my neck. I tilt my head slightly, giving her more access. She pulls back just enough to stare into my eyes with hers full of desire.

Without breaking eye contact, she leans in, capturing my lips in a passionate kiss, yet gentle. But then, something shifts, and the kiss deepens, becoming more urgent. Her hands slide up my back, pulling me closer.

After what felt like an eternity, she pulls away. " god I've wanted this for so long" she whispers.

" me too." I reply giggling while thinking back at what just happened.

We slip inside quietly, the house is dark and everyone is still in the living room. Billie leads me to her room, her hand never leaving mine. As we reach her door, she closes it softly behind us.

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( an;) whoops did you think you'd get smut yet? Nuh uh maybe at the next chapter who knows....

( and btw guess feat billie just came out wtf that shit is sooooo good and sexy.)