Falling In Love Again - English (translated) || Luke Hemmings

Chapter 25 Aria: Beside You

Aria's POV

My name echoes through the arena and burns - in a good way - in my ears. I'm relieves to see them continuing playing... except for Luke. He's staring down at me as if he's frozen in place.

"The pieces of us both

Under every city light

And they're shining as we fade into the night"

Sings Ashton instead of the frontman of the band. Meanwhile Calum approaches Luke again and takes his guitar from him. The music slows down a little. Because he sees his friend frozen in place, Calum continue's the song singing through Luke's mic.

She sleeps alone.

My heart wants to come home.

I wish I was, I wish I was...

After that he gives his friend a small push. When the music starts to speed up it seems like Luke recovers from his frozen state. He jumps off of the stage and sets off. He runs towards me through the aisle I'm currently standing in. Relieved and with a sigh I begin to smile. My legs move forward, faster and faster until I am running too. With high speed I run into his arms. His strong arms wrap around me and he lifts me up. My arms already found their way around his neck while my legs wrap around his waist. Before I even realise what I am doing, my lips touch his fearlessly. With my eyes closed I can feel the butterflies freaking out in my stomach as I feel his soft, warm lips move against mine. I feel his longing  as our lips move in sync. The crowded arena disappears... it's only me and Luke. His warm arms pressing me closer to him. I unwrap my legs from his torso and as soon as my feet touch the ground Luke wraps his arm gently tighter around my waist. His free hand stroking my cheek. I regret not having kissed him this way before. How will I be able to stop? Never have I felt this happy and in place before. A smile creeps up my face while I embrace the feeling. I feel Luke smiling back against my lips but we do not interrupt our kissing. Suddenly I'm aware that the band has stopped playing and that the crowed is reacting to me and Luke. Loud "aww" sounds and screams raise up and fill the room. 'I hate to break up this beautiful moment here, but we really gotta play the final song, Luke.' Ashton's voice sounds laughingly. I put my hand against Luke's chest and slowly pull myself away. His warm lips slip from mine and I already start regretting my action. When I open my eyes his face is still very close to mine. Every single tiny shade blue of his eyes is clear to see. I can feel his warm breath brush against my face. We're both a little out of breath from the kiss and I know I'm probably as red as possible, but I really don't mind. 'Come on, sing that last song.' I encourage him smiling. His hold on my waist loosens and his hand slips from my cheek. 'Only if you're standing in the front row.' He responds blushing. I nod. When we reach the front row he leans into me a little before whispering, 'Don't go anywhere.'

'I'm not going anywhere without you.' I whipser back. Even though I know it's the most cliché thing to say, it feels like the most true thing to respond. 'Go now, you're making it harder to let go.' I add blushing uncontrollably. He lets go of my hand and quickly plants a kiss on my cheek before turning to head back on stage. I watch him take in his place before the microphone and taking back his guitar from Calum. Meanwhile the audience goes nuts... so does my heart.