We pulled up to the red carpet for the VMA's. I was nervous but Jess was practically pushing me out of the car. We were wearing the same dress, a simple strapless dress that went midthigh, but mine was red and hers was black. I had curled my hair, but she stuck to her naturally straight hair.
"I'm going!" I got out and walked out with Kenzie. Jess was taking the twins to our seats. We walked farther and stopped so we could get some pictures taken, of course. Once that was done, we walked into the building. I was performing about an hour into the show, so we went to our seats. When we got there I saw who was in our row and my knees started to feel weak, like I was gonna fall over anytime now. The people had set it up so the seating was: Jess, my parents, the twins, Kenzie, Me, Slim, Colson, Dub, and the rest of the boys, Ash at the other end. I sat down next to Slim.
"You excited to perform?"
"I was. I'm really nervous now."
"It's gonna be fine. You've performed how many times by now?"
"More than I can count."
"This shouldn't be any different then." I smiled and faced the stage, avoiding Colson. I got called up for a couple awards and tried avoiding eye contact with him, but failed. I didn't know why he was making me so nervous. I had to go backstage to get ready for my performance. Kenzie and Jess were the only ones that came with me. I got a text while Kenzie was getting me ready from an unknown number.
Good luck out there tonight, you'll do great
I didn't answer, already knowing who it was. I was guessing he got my new number from Slim or Dub. I just put my phone in my bag so I could focus on not being so nervous.
"Stop moving so much and stop freaking out. You're gonna do fine. But if you don't stop moving you're gonna make both of us look horrible." Kenzie said, as serious as she could. I laughed and let her finish getting me ready. Once I was done, we waited until they were ready for me. Someone came down to get me and the girls went back to their seats.
COLSON'S POV
Everyone was getting excited, waiting for Skylar to perform. I was really proud of her, getting to perform on this stage. The lights lowered as they introduced her. The music started and it was slower than I expected. As soon as she started singing I found myself watching her every movement and once I started listening to the words I was a little confused. I knew she wrote her own songs and I wanted to know who this was about.
I cant sleep tonight
Wide awake and so confused
Everything's in line
But I am bruised
I need a voice to echo
I need a light to take me home
I kinda need a hero
Is it you?
I never see the forest for the trees
I could really use your melody
Baby I'm a little blind
I think it's time for you to find me
Can you be my nightingale?
Sing to me
I know you're there
You could be my sanity
Bring me peace
Sing me to sleep
Say you'll be my nightingale
Somebody speak to me
Cause I'm feeling like hell
Need you to answer me
I'm overwhelmed
I need a voice to echo
I need a light to take me home
I need a star to follow
I don't know
I never see the forest for the trees
I could really use your melody
Baby I'm a little blind
I think it's time for you to find me
Can you be my nightingale?
Sing to me
I know you're there
You could be my sanity
Bring me peace
Sing me to sleep
Say you'll be my nightingale
I don't know what I'd do without you
Your words are like a whisper come through
As long as you are with me here tonight
I'm good
Can you be my nightingale?
Still so close
I know you're there
Oh, nightingale
You sing to me
I know you're there
Cause baby you're my sanity
You bring me peace
Sing me to sleep
Say you'll be my nightingale
When she was done I stopped myself from getting up and running to her dressing room to talk to her. I looked at Kenzie and she quickly looked away, which annoyed me.
Once the show was over everyone, including me and the boys, went back to Sky's dressing room. Of course, her clothes were all over the room, which made me laugh because that still hasn't changed. Her parents came over and said hi, like they were used to seeing me everyday. Allie and Colson ran over and hugged me. Skylar seemed to be the only one who didn't say anything to me. I walked over and caught her off guard because she turned around and her jaw dropped.
"Hey Sky.."
"Uh h-hey Colson."
"You did a great job, I told you that you would." she laughed and looked down.
"Yeah...sorry I meant to give you my num-"
"It's fine. You're busy now, I understand." she seemed to look confused when I said that.
"If you wanna take the kids while we're both here then they can go to your hotel with you." I nodded. Jess grabbed her before I had a chance to say anything else. I sighed and sat down.
"Let's go. Before your kids get anymore candy." Slim laughed and grabbed Allie, who laughed. Skylar and everyone with her was gone, so we left, grabbing our things.
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The song Sky does for her performance is Nightingale by Demi Lovato. I loved that song at the moment so I chose that for her. Hope you're enjoying this so far!:)
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