Your Love Is Standing Next To Me

Chapter 4 - R U mine?

12:30

Kinda late, but who cares? It's holiday and more than this, it's my birthday! Whoohoo! I'm 20! Not a kid anymore.

I went in the kitchen and drank some orange juice. I started to walk around the room in my long loose t-shirt and panties when I noticed something in my balcony. I opened the door and there was a bouquet of blood red roses, my favourites. I took it inside, not risking being seen almost naked by my neighbors and picked the little note.

"This morning I woke up and I just discovered that you made me a better person. You made my life so much brighter and I'm just so overjoyed I've met you. You're so special and nothing brings me more happiness than the smile on your face. (Ok, maybe this sounds kinda cheesy...)

Anyway, you're just a 10 year old kid with 10 years of experience, right?

Have a happy and sweet birthday, darlin'!

P.S. Sorry for not being able to get you a proper present but this VIP pass. See you tonight at the concert! xx"

So beautiful... I just read it over and over since I learned its words by heart. I tried to imagine Alex reciting it to me and only the thought that he could tell me all those things made me blush. There was a VIP pass for the concert next to the note. I hoped I wouldn't lose it.

I looked for a vase and put the roses inside. I admired them once again and sniffed their smell then turned on the tv on some boring film. I switched on the stereo and started to dance around the room to some Arctic Monkeys tunes. If only Alex knew how crazy I was about him...

15:00

I took a shower and started to try all the things in my wardrobe, searching for something special for tonight. My room soon became a huge mess, with clothes thrown in every corner. I finally decided on a short black and white dress and my black boots. I couldn't accept too much elegance for one day. It was time for make up. I applied some foundation and powder, mascara and red lipstick. I haven't worn so much make up for ages! I prepared my purse and hung the VIP pass over my neck. I was ready.

18:00

I stepped out of the taxi and got closer to the venue, where thousands of fans were waiting outside. Maybe I should wait in the queue? Or should I go to the big bodyguard and show him my special pass? I decided to wait outside, so that I could prepare my mind for the night. An Arctic Monkeys show for my birthday. Best present ever!

20:00

The gig started and everyone went crazy at the first notes of "Do I wanna know". I loved that new song! All the show, I danced crazily and sang every single word. And I'm pretty sure I could steal a couple glances and winks from Alex.

It was time for the last song before the encore and Alex proudly invited Miles Kane on stage. Oh, so I was going to meet him too! They lit up their cigars and played together 505, one of my favourite songs. But this time, Alex put so much emotion in the song, that it made my heart pound faster and faster. I felt like I was melting slowly and then he got the lyric "and a smile" and looked at me in a very very suspicious way, if you know what I mean. He gave me that "darlin'" look which overexcited me and made me bite my lip. Oh, gosh!

The song ended and everyone started to cry desperately when they said goodnight and left the stage. They will come back. Yes, they will, I can feel this. They will come back, right? They have to do an encore. They must do an encore, right? For me...

And yes, they did come back drinking their beers. Alex got in front of the microphone and started a speech:

"London! I wanna ask you a favor, would you do me a favor, London?"