Behind Closed Doors

Dancing In The Dark

Tommy POV

Adam picked me up at around 7:30 for what he claimed would be 'the best night of my life'. It was about a week after I'd witnessed his breakdown over... what was his name? Brody? Barry? Ugh I don't know. Let's just call him Bitch. Anywaayyyy...

So far, the band had gotten together every day since it started, and we were actually making pretty good progress. Adam literally had an entire album written and planned in that notebook. Who knows, maybe pink is his lucky colour. We just need a few more songs and we can start trying to book gigs here and there. It's kinda the most exciting and meaningful thing I've ever been apart of, and it's all thanks to Adam.

He opened the car door for me and I climbed inside. Just to say, Adam always looks great but tonight he looked amazing. He was wearing a white dress shirt with a silver jacket (that only Adam could pull off) with black skinny jeans. It was casual but not. This boy really knew his fashion.

Being me, I wore black skinny jeans, a plain black Tee and and a black jacket. You might think that much black together is a definite fashion crime, well think again. Black clothes have been my go-to my entire life.

We were both sat in silence when he suddenly said, "you look beautiful Tommy". I blushed and glanced up at him through my lashes.
"So do you." I said quietly. I don't know where this sudden shyness came from. Adam just does stuff to me that I can't explain.

He smiled and began to drive.

"You know, I was never told where we were going"
"It's a surprise"
"I hate surprises"
"You'll like this one"
"If I'm with you, then yeah I probably will"

Catching my eye briefly before turning his full attention to the road, I saw a small smile light up his face. I knew mine matched.

Eventually he pulled into an outdoor cinema type place.
Oh god, please not a romcom please not a romcom I thought to myself.

"What are we here to see?" I asked, assuming we were going to watch a movie.

"Scream. The original. I remembered you said you liked horror movies 'but not those shitty remakes' over coffee that day." He smirked.
"Wow, okay. You have a good memory. Thank you. This is really damn cool actually." We shared a laugh.

"Your welcome, now get comfy and be prepared for me to scream."
"Alright, I'm prepared."

Turns out nothing could prepare me for a pretty much terrified Adam hiding his head in my shoulder while I stroked his hair to comfort him. Soon we forgot the film entirely and he ended up on my lap while we made out like teenagers. I know I know, cliche as fuck, but no less fun.

We pulled apart suddenly when a loud scream echoed around the almost empty area. Adam squealed which made me laugh, which made him laugh. We spent the last 10 minutes of the movie just kissing and laughing.

I know I said I was prepared but I've discovered that nothing can prepare you for a perfect night with a perfect man. I could lie here with him forever. As far as first dates go, this is the best I've ever had and probably ever will have.

Not that I want any more, I can see Adam and I going a long way. Which actually scares me a little. I mean, it's only the first date.

As Adam finally pulled away from my side where he was cuddled up to me, I couldn't help but be a little disappointed. But it soon faded when he got something from inside the car: a picnic mat, food and wine.

He laid the mat down and set up our meal of spaghetti bolognese (my favourite, he really does have a good memory) and white wine.

We sat there together for at least another hour just talking and enjoying the food. Soon we were finished and I was worried that was the end. I never wanted this night to end.

Thank god, it didn't end there.

Adam took my hand gently in his and led me to the middle of the large field we were in, under thousands of stars.

"They're almost as beautiful as you." He whispered and softly kissed me as we started to dance. By now it was around 23:00 pm and the sky was a black hole above us, filled with swirls of glittering stars. It was truly breath taking. Much like the man holding me close, making me feel like there couldn't possibly be anything wrong with the world as long as he's by my side.

Adam started to sing quietly to me. I didn't recognise the song but I liked it a lot.

Heart beats fast
Colours and promises
How to be brave
How can I love when I'm afraid to fall?

But watching you stand alone
All of my doubt suddenly goes away somehow
One step closer.

He pulled me close to him then took one of my hands and spun me around smiling. The song was so beautiful, I felt myself begin to tear up. No one cared before. Adam does. He cares. I think, I think I might be falling in love with him.

I have died everyday waiting for you
Darling don't be afraid
I have loved you for a thousand years
I'll love you for a thousand more

All along I believed I would find you
Time has brought your heart to me
I have loved you for a thousand years
I'll love you for a thousand more

I cut him off by kissing him hard. His voice is so perfect. And he's so perfect.

"Thank you" I whispered against his lips.

"This has been the best night of my life."
"Me too, and all because I got to spend it with you."

We picked up our plates and the picnic mat and got back in the car. Neither of us had drunk enough wine to be significantly less sober than we were before so Adam began to drive me home.

He dropped me off outside my apartment building and insisted on walking me to my door.

I kissed him slowly as goodnight, and watched him walk away until I could no longer see him, just like I did the night we met.

Despite my insomnia, I fell asleep quickly and happily that night. Maybe Adam could fix me.

Maybe someone could love me.
Maybe Adam could love me.
Maybe this was meant to be.

I have died everyday waiting for you
Darling don't be afraid

I drifted off to sleep with that same song playing in my head, remembering how we danced in the dark, thinking about how I fell in love.

I have loved you for a thousand years
I'll love you for a thousand more.