With or without you

Chapter 9

I opened my eyes and saw the sunlight through my curtains. I checked my clock, 9am. Which meant my parents were still sleeping. I got up quietly and took the outfit from under my mattress. I dressed and put some make up on my face, some bright red lipstick "only for tarts" my dad would say. I didn't know what to bring to a concert, should I take food? Water? I shove a bottle into my bag and took some money in my mother's wallet. I thought I'd feel guilty to steal money to my own mom, but I didn't. I checked the ticket three times, to be sure I wouldn't forget it, and I finally left my house.

I walked to the stadium, thinking I'd arrive way to early and be alone for hours. Imagine my face when I saw that people were already queuing! I went to the back of the line and sat on the ground, like the others. Hours passed, the people next to me had kind of became my friends, a nice couple from London. 5pm, they opened the stadium doors and I saw people starting to run so I started running too. I felt so good in that moment, the feeling of freedom filling my lungs. I grabbed the barrier and breathe deeply, you could easily tell sport isn't my favourite hobby. I sat on the floor and waited, I totally had lost sight of the London couple, I hoped they had reached the barrier. The stage was so near, I couldn't have dreamt better for a first concert.

4 long hours later, the music started playing and I quickly got up. A long intro started playing and I could feel the shivers down my spine. And suddenly they appeared. Edge first, then Adam. Larry sat at the drums and finally, Bono showed up. "I want to run.. I want to hide.." I held the barrier so tight, I couldn't believe it. It was like his voice was speaking to my soul. And those lyrics.. I wanted to run, I wanted to hide.. I wanted anything, as long as he was with me. I didn't know any songs, of course, but I didn't mind. Listening to him and watching him performing was enough.

And suddenly it was all. It ended as fast as it started. I didn't move from the barrier until a guard asked me to leave. I took a final look at the empty stadium, before heading back home, humming one of the concert song.

I came back to my room, entering by the window. I undressed and took off my make up in silence, then went to my bed. I stared at the drawing, like every night. I could still feel my ears buzzing and my heart pounding. I just had the time of my life.

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