What It Takes (Steven Tyler fanfiction)

Chapter 26

"Grant..."
This was an Aerosmith concert. A fucking Aerosmith concert. A concert featuring my ex-fiancé.
I turned to leave, but Grant grabbed my arm.
"Lana, stop."
I turned to face him, glaring, furious tears welling up in my eyes, my anxiety rising.
"HOW could you bring me to an Aerosmith concert?! When you know how broken I am?! What the bloody hell were you thinking?!" I exclaimed over the crowd noise.
Grant sighed, "Lana, Steven invited us. Okay? And I know you still love him. You need to talk to him."
I felt a single tear slide down my cheek. "Grant, I can't.."
Grant grabbed my hands supportively. "You can, and you will. Come on."
Grant grabbed my hand, pulling me along, me following hesitantly.
We made it up to the front row, right in the front of the stage, where our tickets assigned us.
I let out a nervous breath, as I watched Steven on stage.
He was so outgoing and flamboyant. It reminded me why I fell in love with him in the first place.
'Stop it, Lana,' I thought to myself.
I looked down at my feet, trying not to meet Steven's eyes, so he wouldn't see me.
I could feel Grant's eyes on me worriedly, but I looked back up, managing a small smile, despite the emotions exploding inside me.
"This next song is dedicated to a beautiful girl, the love of my life.." I heard Steven say.
My head shot up, and our eyes met.
He gave me a sad smile.
I bit my lip, looking away, as he started into 'What It Takes'
"....Tell me what it takes to let you go."

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2 hours later

I wiped my eyes, as the concert ended. After Steven's dedication, I couldn't stop crying.
Grant grabbed my hand, and started pulling me along.
"Where are we going?" I asked.
Grant ignored me, and we kept walking, well, him pulling me, and my legs moving by force.
We walked a few more feet, before we reached the backstage area.
He stopped walking, holding onto me.
Knowing what he was trying to pull, I tried to wriggle out of his grasp, to no avail. I just bumped into him awkwardly. Stupid, strong Grant.

"Lana."
I almost stopped breathing, but looked up at Grant, who nodded in encouragement.
I took another breath, and turned to face Steven.
Grant backed up, to let us talk.

"Hi." I said softly.
Steven smiled.
"I'm glad you came. You look beautiful."
I managed a small smile. "Thanks, Steven."
My face went solemn, and an awkward silence ensued for a couple minutes.
Steven spoke up, "We need to talk.."
I sighed. "Is there really anything to talk about? I know where I stand now."
Steven moved closer. "That's the thing. You don't. You never gave me a chance to explain.."
I chuckled, "There isn't a explanation. You cheated."
Steven tried to grip my hand, and I flinched, pulling back instinctively.
"I didn't cheat on you. Erin stormed into the studio that day when I was waiting for the guys. She took advantage of how I am, and kissed me. I didn't want it."
"Oh, so that's how you are? Good to know." I replied.
"No, Lana, no. That's how I used to be. You changed me. I didn't know what love really was before I met you. You make me a better man. I want to be the man you can trust. I want to marry you, Lana. I never stopped loving you. I've been a wreck without you. And you can tell yourself all you want, that you don't still love me, but I know you, Lana. You still do. I want to be with you. For the rest of my fucking life."
Steven had gripped my hands gently now, because I let him.
"You hurt me, Steven.." I responded.
His hand moved gently to my face, and I closed my eyes against it.
"I know I did. And I will never do it again. I promise you You're the only one I will ever want. I love you to the moon and back, Lana Rose."
I opened my eyes, and finally let my emotions out.
They were happy tears.
"Lana, please forgive me." Steven pleaded.
I looked into his eyes, nodding.
"I forgive you. I love you, Steven."
In an instant, he had me in his arms, and were passionately kissing.
His hands moved around my waist, gripping it tightly, and protectively, and my hands moved to entangle in his hair.
I pulled back out of our kiss after a few minutes, smiling.
Grant entered back in at that time.
"So, is the wedding back on?" He asked, an excited grin on his face.
I met Steven's eyes, and he smirked adorably.
"Is it?" He asked, his hands still around my waist.
I bit my lip seductively.
"Of course."

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A/N there ya go anon on Tumblr! Two chapters in one night! Let me know what you think guys!! Comment, vote! xx
P.S. It's not over yet.
-Hannah