The One (GirlxGirl) ✔️

37. The One

My heart was racing at an uncontrollable pace while I paced back and forth backstage.

Today was the day.

Alex and her band was just about to perform and I was right after them aka the last performance of the night.

I wasn't taking that very well either. Not only was this because of my stage fright but because of what the whole song is about.

Reese wanted me to prove to her that I wanted her and I'm sure as hell gonna do it by putting depth and meaning into this song.

I saw Rick who was fixing the lighting. Once his eyes met mine, he frowned.

"Rick, I know you hate my guts right now but help a friend out, please." I pleaded.

He sighed and stopped what he was doing. He looked at me for the longest time ever, seeming as if he was trying to figure me out.

Then he finally said something. "What's wrong?"

"Stage fright. I–I think this was a bad–"

He cut me off. "Don't you dare do it. I may be pissed at you but conquering your fears is like the best thing anyone could go through and you were my best friend so i definitely would like to see that." I winced at the word were but I wasn't going to let it bring me down.

"I am your best friend," I confidently corrected him while a small smile was plastered on my face.

"Nova–"

"Don't even try to deny it because after tonight, you'll know not to deny it anymore," With that, I turned around and walked back towards my spot which was near the curtains that lead to the stage.

I took a peak and almost passed out when I saw the amount of people sitting there. I knew the talent show at our school was like the best event here and everyone including people from universities came but I did not think it was going to be this crowded.

What if my mess up on a word? What if I stand there like an idiot?

Shit, what if I pass out?!

I couldn't help but start heaving. My throat felt like it was closing up and my lungs were powering down.

A hand then touched my shoulder which had my eyes widening and swiftly turning around to be met with Heidi.

"Hey, it's going to be okay."

"Do you think this is going to work? Gosh, I can just imagine it being a total disaster," My words were quick and surprisingly, she understood them.

"Don't worry. You're going to win this talent show and her heart," Heidi stated as she smiled brightly and pulled me into a tight embrace.

She then added. "I know we went through a crazy roller coaster this year but I want you to know that you'll always be my friend, even if we did fall apart. You went through an obstacle to get here and now all you have to do is take one more path to lead you to success."

"What if I took the wrong path? What if it's all wrong? What am I going to do after that?"

"That's why we take risks, Nova. If it isn't the right path then you'll get back up and keep on searching but I have a gut feeling that you're going the right away. I hope everything goes well for you," Heidi explained to me.

Furrowing my eyebrows, I replied. "Why do you sound like this is last time you're gonna see me?"

She frowned which indicated everything. I gaped at her in shock and sadness.