Beside You || lrh 2013 MAJOR EDITING

I Love You (Chapter 43)

•Kristen's POV•

The traffic was crazy on the way to 5SOS' last show here in Perth. There were tons of cars beeping and it was noisy. We were in the van too so it meant we couldn't just overtake any car and occasionally, some fans with tap on my window.

We were 5 minutes late when we got there to the hall. My guards showed ID cards and so did Annie so they let us I through the backstage. I suddenly laughed because I remembered how the boys tried to get in my show. They just tried to talk to the guard when they can just tell Roger to show his ID. Those boys were hilarious.

We came in the backstage to be greeted by a set of electric guitars, amplifiers and large speakers. The light was dim and it was noisy. I poked my head out on the stage to see Michael, Luke, Ash and Calum on their places. They were playing a song called "Lost Boy" since I checked the list of songs and asked how many hey have played.

The song was good. Their lives are almost like mine but in another field of music. Its nice to know that you're in love with someone who has the same passion as you have, and I'm happy with it.

"This next song was made unexpectedly," Luke said over the microphone. "So, just maybe a week or two ago, we were just normal teenaged boys who play music-mostly in Ashton's room."

The crowd 'awed' and Ashton laughed. "Yeah, that was a great time," he said.

"Anyway," Luke continued. "We were normal teenaged boys and we had friends. They're really important to us and-"

"Luke made a song for one of them," Michael cut him off.

"Yeah, and he's drop dead for her," Calum added.

The crowd cheered. The energy was amazing. It was so different from my shows. These boys are making it somewhere.

"Okay, guys" Luke said. "This song's called 'Beside You'."

The crowd cheered once again when the drums started playing. The song seemed nice. It was obviously based from experience; from the lyrics to how Luke sings it. It's amazing.

The show ended in an hour. They left fans screaming and cheering. These boys were something different, obviously. They have this thing that captures the audience's eye. No, it's not just the looks (I have to admit they all look good) but it's also their talent because they're just teenaged boys and they're in a band already.

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The airport was pretty filled up with screaming fans. Mine and the boys' fans. I know it is pretty weird that me, a solo artist, is flying somewhere with the boys, who are band members. We aren't the only ones though, they brought along their old friend, Zee, with them. I don't really know the girl but she seems pretty nice. Let alone that we both have colored hair.

I spotted Luke sitting on the bench, thinking to himself. I approached him and sat beside him.

"Excited to see Stella?" I asked.

He looked up and smiled at me. "Yeah," he said. "I thought I'd never see her again."

I chuckled. "Oh don't worry, Hemmo. Ive been gone a long long time already."

"How's Hood?" he asked, looking blankly at me.

I bit my lip when he asked. "I know I'm committing a bad mistake," I said.

"What? Why?"

I looked behind to see if Calum or anyone was looking. I turned back to Luke and said, "I think I like him."

Luke nodded as if he knew it would happen. "Im not surprised," he said.

My eyes widened a bit. "You're not?"

"Nope," he smiled, getting up.

I guess I was caught up with our conversation because when I stood up after him, they were grabbing their bags.

"K! Let's go!" Calum called, smiling.

"I'm coming!" I called back. I grabbed my bag and followed them going to where the plane was.

Our seats were just where the right wing was. I was in the middle of Calum and Michael and in front of us were Luke, Zee and Ashton. Good thing I was comfortable with both of them because if not, I'd be sweating all over.

"Have you met Zee yet?" Calum said. He was sitting near the aisle.

"Not really. Haven't talked to the gal but she seems nice," I said.

"Yeah, she is," Calum said. "Its actually been a long time since we've seen her."

"Really?" I asked. "What happened?"

"Well, it's a long story but she left when we hit sophomore year," he said, running a hand through his black hair. I involuntarily bit y lip as he did it.

Calum chuckled. "I see your cheekiness, Walsh," he said.

I remained silent because if I say something, I made slip and tell him what I feel or whatsoever.

"We'll be there in two hours," Ashton said, popping up from his seat.

I smiled. "Yay."

"You seem pretty excited, Irwin," Michael said.

"Jessssssssssssss.." Ashton breathlessly said, resting his chin on the head of the seat.

"Oh, yeah. Holy damn. I forgot a out Jess," Calum said.

"Jess is Ashton's girlfriend if you didn't know yet," Michael explained to me. "Been together for three years."

"Oh, that's very nice," I said. "good thing you lasted for long."

Ashton nodded while smiling then slipped back to his seat. I looked out the window and saw clouds and the blue sky. It looked really peaceful. I just hope even below could be as peaceful as it is up here. Michael was already sleeping as his head was leaning on the window. I suddenly felt a hand hold mine. I looked around to see Calum looking at something up front but his right hand interlocked with my left. I noticed I wasn't holding his hand back but his grip felt like he didnt want to let go so I held it back.

He then looked at me then slouched a bit. I did the same and leaned on his shoulder. I don't know what I'm doing but I sure am telling him something.

"I love you," he whispered.

The words lingered in my head and I twitched a bit then said:

"I love you too."