Falling Between the Notes (Nicholas Galitzine)

Chapter 60: Crowds

Jade's POV

The beat of Juno pulsed through the arena, the bass vibrating under my feet as I strutted confidently down the steps leading into the crowd. My sparkly, sheer black robe shimmered under the lights, flowing behind me like liquid starlight. My dancers flanked me on either side, their movements sharp and fluid, perfectly synchronized. The crowd roared, their voices blending into the music, creating an intoxicating wave of energy that fueled every step I took.

"Don't have to tell your hot ass a thing... Oh yeah, you just get it," I sang, pointing toward a fan holding a glittery sign that read JADE, I WANNA BE YOUR JUNO!. I grinned, giving her a playful wink, and she immediately screamed, jumping up and down as her friends grabbed her in excitement.

"Whole package, babe, I like the way you fit. God bless your dad's genetics, mm, uh," I continued, spinning on my heel before stepping closer to the edge of the aisle. Fans reached out toward me, and I took a moment to grab a few hands, feeling their excitement surge through my fingertips.

When I reached another group, I held the mic out toward them, letting their voices fill the air as they belted out the lyrics. Their enthusiasm made me laugh, the sound of their imperfect, joyous singing melting into the pounding beat of the song.

"You make me wanna make you fall in love... Oh, late at night, I'm thinkin' 'bout you, ah, ah-ah," I sang, taking a brief pause to high-five a fan leaning over the barricade, his face lit with uncontainable joy. He pumped his fist in the air after the exchange, his excitement infectious.

"Wanna try on my fuzzy pink handcuffs? Oh, I hear you knockin', baby, come on up," I crooned, stepping closer to the crowd as another fan reached out with her phone. I stopped to take a quick selfie with her, throwing up a peace sign before handing it back. She looked like she might faint, her hands covering her mouth as her friends screamed beside her.

The arena's energy shifted as I continued singing. The fans were singing the chorus with me, as I continued walking toward the next section, and that's when I saw him. Nick.

He stood near the edge of the crowd, his messy hair illuminated by the overhead lights, his tired but magnetic gaze locked on me. My breath hitched, my steps faltering for the briefest moment before I adjusted, letting the lyrics guide me toward him.

"You make me wanna make you fall in love," I sang directly to him, my voice dropping into a sultry tease as I swayed closer. His smirk grew, subtle but loaded with meaning, and it was all I needed to push further.

As the next line came, I stepped in front of him, turning my back to him in one fluid motion. My robe shimmered under the lights as I pressed my body against his, my back connecting with his chest. His sharp inhale was almost lost in the roar of the crowd, but I felt it like a spark igniting between us.

"Wanna try out some freaky positions?" I purred, tilting my head back slightly so my hair brushed against his jaw. Then, as the next line hit, I leaned forward, my movements slow and deliberate, grinding against him in perfect rhythm.

"Have you ever tried this one?" I sang, throwing him a sly grin over my shoulder. His lips parted, a mix of amusement and heat flashing in his eyes, but he stayed rooted in place, hands twitching at his sides like he was fighting the urge to grab me.

The crowd around us went wild, their screams nearly drowning out the music, and just as quickly as I had leaned into him, I straightened, twirling away with a playful flick of my robe. Nick's eyes followed me, a mixture of longing and pride etched on his face as I continued down the aisle, engaging with more fans.

"I know you want my touch for life... If you love me right, then who knows? I might let you make me Juno," I sang, locking eyes with another fan as I crouched slightly to meet her gaze. She held out her hand, and I took it, giving it a light squeeze before letting her sing into the mic.

The lyrics carried me further into the arena, my steps deliberate, my energy climbing with every interaction. Fans held up their phones, and I posed for a few quick pictures, twirling and dancing with the ease that came from pure adrenaline.

"Adore me, hold me, and explore meI'm so fuckin' hornyTell me I'm the only, only, only, only one" I belted, spinning as the guitar solo kicked in. The dancers around me amped up their moves, creating a dynamic display that had the crowd roaring even louder. I joined in briefly, mirroring their steps before breaking away to engage more fans.

One girl, trembling with excitement, handed me a small stuffed bear as I passed her. I took it, holding it up for the cameras before blowing her a kiss. The fans screamed in approval, their energy feeding into mine as I twirled toward the next group, throwing my arm around another fan for a quick selfie mid-song.

As the final chorus began, I glanced toward the side of the stage, my destination now in sight. My steps quickened slightly, but I didn't let up on the performance, my voice strong and clear as I delivered the last few lines with everything I had.

"You know I just might... Let you lock me down tonight. One of me is cute, but two, though? Give it to me, baby. You make me wanna make you fall in love."

The song ended with a powerful note, my voice echoing through the arena as the lights dimmed. The crowd's cheers were deafening, their energy wrapping around me like a blanket as I made my way toward the backstage entrance.

The second I stepped off the floor, the production crew swarmed me. I untied the sparkly robe, letting it fall into one of their hands as I walked briskly toward the dressing area. My hair was quickly pulled into a sleek ponytail by a stylist who appeared at my side, her hands moving with practiced efficiency.

"Please, Please, Please is up next," Lila called, jogging alongside me with her headset crackling. "You've got less than three minutes."

"Got it," I replied, taking a quick sip from the water bottle handed to me before passing it back. My outfit sparkled under the faint backstage lights, the adrenaline still coursing through me as I adjusted the hemline.

As the countdown ticked on, I stepped toward the stage entrance, my heart pounding in anticipation. The roar of the crowd was still deafening, and I could already feel the shift in energy as the next track cued up.

"Make some magic" I heard Lila say through the speaker in my ear, making a smile form on my lips. A second later, the intro to "Please please please" started playing.

A/N
Hey!! I'm back 🫶🏻 I'm soooo sorry for being MIA. My mom got sick, then I had so much work I had no time to write, and then last week I went on a family cruise vacation in the Caribbean with my husband and his family, and guess what? Him, his family and I all got sick. So, yeah, it's been a tough few weeks ya'll, but I'm finally back! 
This chapter was really just a filler, but I promise I'll write more in the coming days ❤️