Gableen: The Back Row

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(1 Week Later)
After taking my meds on time for the past week, finally I'm pretty much back on track, I have a few dizzy spells every now and then and my face is still a mess but nothing severe. The time is 8am. I look down to my phone and see a reminder that it's Colleen's last show tonight and remember she invited me and a couple friends to come and watch. Along with this I also find a message from Colleen saying
C: Good morning sunshine! Xx
She insists on waking me up with a text every morning to make sure I'm still alive, I'm not complaining, she's the first thing I look forward to waking up too. It depresses me knowing she will probably stop after I fully recover. I decide to reply straight away
G: Morning! You ok? x Can't wait for the show tonight!
I was ecstatic to see Colleen again and watch the show, yet I felt so nervous for some reason, like my body was warning me not to go. I hadn't posted on any social media account since the day of what happened, I didn't want anyone worrying about my eye and spreading vicious rumours around the net. Makeup would only do half the job, it was pretty obvious and swollen. I quickly brushed it off even though worry lingered all day, and decided to text Joey and Liza who were also coming to the show. They both knew something was up and I asked them to politely not include me in their vlogs.
G: Heya guys, you both still coming later? I'll pick you up at 6 x
L: Yeap! Can't wait x
J: Sure Gal! See you then xxx
I felt more comfortable going with some friends.I knew this time around we would be noticed, so Colleen put us on the balcony out of the way of her fans.

*Later that evening*
Still Gabbie's POV:
Our trio sat into our seats just as the show began, the crowd instantly cheered looking up to our seats as the other two waved and vlogged, purposely keeping me out of shot. I knew people in the crowd would quickly spread notice of my appearance, but I just tried to keep my head down as best as possible and focus on the show.
As Colleen entered the stage the attention immediately drew back to her for the rest of the show. Her attention however was on me.

Colleen's POV:
As I entered the stage I smiled at the audience briefly before looking up to Gabbie, I could instantly tell something was up. Joey and Liza had their cameras facing away from her. I assumed it was because she didn't want the world to know what happened to her. I knew it was more than just walking into something. I tried to keep my eyes gazed towards the audience for the show, but for the majority of it I couldn't help but stare up at Gabbie, I felt a wash of worry when I saw her tearing up, feeling sorry for her bruised and purple face. That wasn't the only reason I was looking up at her of course, she still looked beautiful as ever.

Gabbie's POV:
The rest of the show went pretty smooth, I felt so proud of Colleen for finishing all of her destinations across the globe. I could feel her stare every now and then piercing into me with concern, I would just smile back as if to tell her I'm ok. I'm not...
Rachel walks onto the stage to help Miranda with a scene, she glares into my eyes and a flashback hits me...
(Flashback)
G: Good morning beautiful! I'm assuming you fell asleep, don't worry about it!
I run into the kitchen and grab a drink of water, suddenly a smashing sound appears front the door, shit I'm being burgled! I quickly turn around and see Rachel, looking over me with her broad athletic figure. Instantly her fist is met with my face, the pain was so immense I could no longer feel anything. I feel myself hit the hard floor as a blurred voice exits in the distance "Stay the fuck away from my sister" My thoughts engage instantly to Colleen, without hesitation I pick up my phone, everything starts to cave in. I call her begging she will pick up. Her voice screaming down the mic is the last thing I recall.
(End of flashback)
My eyes start to fill with tears and I start to shake. It was Rachel. How am I suppose to tell Colleen? Her daunting eyes dig into mine intimidating me every time she comes onto the stage.
It finally reaches the end of the show and we make our way backstage, a few fans try to stop us for pictures. The other two stop but I just push past everyone trying to cover my face. I feel so bad for rejecting fans, for not telling them what really happened, for not even telling Colleen. I feel like I'm about to break down.