you're the one that i want // tony perry

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Tony's POV. ~

"Dude, can you stop checking your phone? We should be practicing!" yelled Jaime from the other room. 

We had a show tonight in our hometown, and I was so stoked knowing that it was a sold out show. Fuck. I couldn't wait to get out there and perform for the kids. I always felt like the hometown shows were much more crazier; maybe I'm just assuming though. 

But Jaime was wrong. I wasn't "checking" my phone. I was just casually scrolling down my Instagram, skimming through the comments on the recent photo I posted of myself. I wasn't trying to fish for compliments or anything like that; I just wanted to see if she had commented anything. 

Erin, my used-to-be girlfriend, and I had recently broken up. And it was probably the hardest thing I've ever had to deal with. I've had relationships in the past that went south, but this breakup was affecting me in ways I didn't think were possible. I fucking loved her. 

I mean, I wanted to marry this girl. I actually envisioned living forever with her by my side. 

But my dreams were crushed the moment I found her in bed with someone else. 

I came home from our last tour six months ago and found her lying naked with a complete stranger. In our bed, in our home. 

I thought I knew what pain felt like until this happened. 

Fuck. 

So now I'm here. Literally hours away from going on stage with the guys and I'm reading every single comment on fucking Instagram. God, I'm pathetic. 

But one particular comment stood out to me. Written by someone with the username _avasunflower_ 

really disappointed i wasn't able to get tickets to see you play tonight. i think you're amazing and i hope the show is awesome :)

p.s. i think i'm in love with you

I have no idea why this sticks out to me. Maybe because this is one of the few comments that I've ever read that didn't consist of such vulgar language by fans. I doubt she's in love with me though. Who would love me? 

I tried clicking on her profile but it was set to private. That didn't really matter though. It's always nice putting a face to a name. 

She couldn't come tonight? Damn. I wish I could do something to help. I'm sure if I sent her a message it wouldn't be too weird, right? Maybe I could get her on the list or something, for her and for a friend.

I'm not sure what to say without coming off as a weirdo. I've never DM'ed anyone before. I should ask Vic maybe. He's good with this stuff.