2.A year

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-Brenda's point of view

I looked out the bus window, as we traveled to our next location. We were on our way to Manchester. It was 8 in the morning, yet I couldn't seem to stay asleep for long. This was going to be our last stop before we went back home; however, the boys were coming to LA to work on their music.

"Hello, honey bun." Ashton chuckled, sitting next to me.

"Hello there." I laughed.

"What do you have there?" He asked, looking at my notebook.

"Umm, just some song writing. Nothing much." I shrugged.

"Can I see?" He asked.

"No! This is personal." I mumbled.

In a sudden move, he managed to take my notebook out of my hands. Once I got out of my trance, I ran after him.

"You got me sippin' on something
I can't compare to nothing
I've know, I'm hopping
That after this fever I'll survive." Ashton read to the guys.

"Hey! Give that back!" I yelled, reaching for my notebook.

"No can do, love." Calum smiled getting my notebook, and raising it up. He was much taller than me, so it wasn't the prettiest show.

"Why haven't you released these songs? They're amazing!" Luke asked, flipping through the pages.

"I was going to do it when I got back to the states." I mumbled, looking at my feet.

"How did you even get inspired? These lyrics are powerful!" Michael commented.

"I don't know. They just come out naturally." I shrugged.

"Okay guys! We're here! You may all go roam the city, but be back before midday." Adam, the manager, announced.

I got my notebook back, and placed it in a safe place where they couldn't get it. I exited the bus, and walked around without an actual destination along with Calum. I was kinda hungry though, so we agreed on looking for something to eat.

We ended up in a cute, small cafe. I walked in with Calum on my trail. We decided to sit in a small table at a far corner. After we ordered, we broke into a conversation.

"How do you feel about coming to the states?" I asked him.

"I mean, I've already been there, but staying longer in LA is amazing. Even though it's for work, I'm very excited." He answered. "How about you?"

"I'm excited. I'm going to visit my family first, and then I'm going back to LA." I smiled.

"How long has it been since you've seen your family?" He asked.

"It's been a couple of months. Hey, would you like to meet my parents? I've already met yours." I suggested.

"I don't know..." Calum spoke.

"Come on! I'll arrange somethings so you can meet them. I'm sure they'll love you." I insisted.

"Ugh fine." He gave in. "But don't leave my side."

"Deal." I smiled.

Once we went back to the bus, we headed to the venue for sound check. I walked around the stage, preparing the instruments needed. A couple of hours later, the show started. I was the opening act, so I had to go first.

The venue's light went dim, and the brightest one was pointed at me. I took a big breath I before started to play the piano.

"Ooh ooh ooh
Ooh ooh ooh" I started.

"Can you feel me
When I think about you?
With every breath I take
Every minute
No matter what I do

My world is an empty place
Like I've been wandering the desert
For a thousand days (oh)
Don't know if it's a mirage
But I always see your face, baby

I'm missing you so much
Can't help it, I'm in love
A day without you is like a year without rain
I need you by my side
Don't know how I'll survive
A day without you is like a year without rain (oh, whoa)
Whoa, oh, whoa

The stars are burning
I hear your voice in my mind (voice in my mind)
Can't you hear me calling?
My heart is yearning
Like the ocean that's running dry
Catch me, I'm falling

It's like the ground is crumbling underneath my feet
Won't you save me?
There's gonna be a monsoon when you get back to me, oh, baby

So let this drought come to an end
And make this desert flower again
I'm so glad you found me
Stick around me,
Baby baby baby oooh

It's a world of wonder with you in my life
So hurry, baby, don't waste no more time
I need you here, I can't explain
But a day without you is like a year without rain (oh, whoa)

Ooh ooh ooh
Ooh ooh ooh" I finished.

Cheers erupted through out the venue making me smile.

"Wake up to your dreams
And watch them come true
I'll make you whisper my name, I'll never leave the room
Night and day, I'll be your muse
No other girl can make you feel the way I do" I stared my next song.

"I can make the stars dance
Light up the moon, I can make the stars dance
If you want me to
The sky is everywhere, so meet me under there
I can make the stars dance dance dance with you

Don't be afraid, close your eyes
Let me take you to places that you've never been tonight
I thought by know you'd realize I can do anything I put my mind to

I can make the stars dance
Light up the moon, I can make the stars dance
If you want me to
The sky is everywhere, so meet me under there
I can make the stars dance dance dance with you

Everything I touch turns to love
Everything I do will open up heaven
It's dead steady, there's falling and flying in love
Nothing's forever because we are just stars, dance

I can make the stars dance
Light up the moon, I can make the stars dance
If you want me to
The sky is everywhere, so meet me under there
I can make the stars dance dance dance with you

I can make the stars dance
I can make the stars dance
I can make, I can make, I can make the stars dance

The sky is everywhere, so meet me under there
I can make the stars dance dance dance with you" I finished.

My smile only grew wider. The cheers would get louder by the second. I bowed down.

"What's up Manchester?!" I yelled into the mic. "How are y'all?"

"Give it up for Five Seconds of Summer!" I yelled once again.

The boys came up on stage. "Thanks love. You did great! Wish me luck!" Calum said kissing my cheek.

I stared off onto the side. I hadn't realized how many people actually saw me perform. It was unreal.

"Hello?" I answered my phone that started to ring.

"Brenda? Hey! Are you coming to visits home after the tour?" Crystal asked.

"Yeah! I'll stop by before going to LA." I answered.

"Great! I'll see you there! Oh and by the way, I finally found an apartment for both of us. It'll be ready when you get back. I love you!" She explained.

"Love you, too!" I mumbled before hanging up.

In a couple of weeks, I was going to be able to go back home after a year. I was going to make more music, and be closer to my family.

This is a dream come true. I did it for you baby.

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