Long Lost Love

Chapter 19

We have a show tonight and honestly I'm excited! I mean I never imagined that: 1.) I'd meet 1D, 2.) Louis would be my brother, & Liam would be my bf, 3.) I'd be their opening act, 4.) my best friends are touring with me.

I was laying in Liam and I's bunk just scrolling through watt pad. WHAT? I can still read fanfic! I was in the middle of a really amazing Liam story. I was reading for about 5 minutes when I got to a VERY dirty part in the story. I didn't want to read it but I couldn't resist. As I was reading I felt someone nudge my shoulder and I looked over to see Liam. UH OH. I immediately locked my phone and blushed furiously. All he did was smirk at me before whispering, "What were you reading babe?"... I tried to think of a lie and said "Oh just t-things about s-sports" unconvincingly. Liam just kept his smirk before getting closer. He whispered, "Sure, whatever you say babe." before kissing me passionately. WOW. Interesting start to the day.

We both got us to get dressed and I decided on a simple light blue dress that cut off at the knees, with tan wedges. I decided on no makeup until tonight and went out into the lounge to meet the boys.

I sat down nervously. Tonight is the show at the O2 arena and it's also the first time I was meeting my REAL family & also Liam's family. You can say I'm stressed. I'm so scared my hands are shaking. I look at my lap until someone sits beside me. Louis. I immediately hug him wrapping my arms tightly around his torso, and then I realize... I'm crying. Louis just rubs my head before saying, "Maddie, tonight will go great! I promise, don't worry".. I look up at him and say, "B-but what I-if they d-don't like me?". The thought causes me to burst into tears. "I know it's stressful meeting your family and Liam's family all in one night but trust me. Both will love you as much as me and the boys do. There's no way they can't." Louis says kissing my forehead. I nod saying I'm grateful for his comfort.

He gets up and someone else immediately takes his spot. I don't even look, I just hug them but immediately know who. Liam. I wrap my arms around his neck and sob even harder. He lets me cry a minute before taking my hands and looking me in the eyes. He says, "Maddie, please don't be nervous. I know my family is super excited to meet you. They're gonna love you." I squeeze his hands tighter before responding, "I j-just wanna make a g-good impression. It's really important to me." He nods. "You will. They will see the amazing girl I've fallen in love with. The beautiful, kind, talented, humble and most caring girl I've ever met."....

We decide to leave early for rehearsals. Since this is like a hometown show for 4/5 of the band, they told me I could change my set list for tonight only. I decided on:
-fix you by Coldplay
- oath by Cher Lloyd
- hide away by daya
-stone cold by Demi lovato
-photograph by Ed Sheeran

These are all very emotional songs and I know they'll entertain the crowd. And three of them are by Brits so hey;)

I walk out onto stage to start my rehearsal and the boys and other crew members are watching me to find out what my set list is. I walk out to the beat of fix you and begin singing.
I had done every song except photograph, and I knew it was gonna be tough. This song always made me emotional. I start singing and I do fine until the chorus. Suddenly all my emotions kick in at once and I just start bawling my eyes out. I fall to the ground.

A couple minutes later, Cami and Haley come to make sure I'm ok. I nod and they help me to the dressing room.

------skip till show---------

I'm preparing to go on and I'm absolutely terrified. All the other crowds never bothered me but this one was different. This was the boys' peers, coworkers, bosses, and families.

I walk out and stand in the middle of the stage. I take a deep breathe after seeing MY MOM. I close my eyes and begin. Here we go.

I finally finished and a smile came on my face when the crowd was so loud I couldn't hear myself talk! I ran offstage and the girls' engulfed me in a hug.

NOW THE AFTER PARTY