Everything Broken (A 5SOS Fanfiction)

Chapter 18

*Catherine's POV*

Everyone is back from the short vacation. Now we are getting ready for tonight's show, with a sound check. I went first. I am playing piano live for the first time. I am performing a new song tonight that I wrote about finally getting over my ex-boyfriend. That was a nasty break up.

*Flashback*

"Chris, please stop yelling," I said scared.

"Why are you scared the neighbors will hear?" he questioned sarcastically.

"No, you are scaring me," I said whimpering.

"Why are you scared, you baby," he said.

"I just don't like when you yell," I said honestly.

"Stop being annoying," he said and slapped me. I was whimpering and cradling my cheek.

"I think we shouldn't be together anymore," I said with tears forming.

"No babe, I'm sorry. Please forgive me," he begged.

"Every time I forgive you, you do the same thing to me the next day," I said.

"Why am I never good enough for you? You aren't good enough for me!" he exclaimed.

"I am sorry but I am going to leave tonight and not come back tomorrow," I said while collecting my things and clothes from my drawer in his dresser.

"Please leave! I've had enough of your act and ungratefulness," he said and slapped me again. I ran out of his house as quick as I could.

*Flashback Over*

I shudder at that memory. I put on my outfit that I laid out earlier. It is a blue high-low skirt with an off-white lace top and a belt at my waist. I am wearing champagne colored flats. For jewelry, I am wearing my favorite Alex and Ani bracelets. I put on my guitar for the first couple songs. I am preparing myself to walk out on stage and I feel a hug from behind.

"You will do great tonight," says Ashton.

"Thanks Ash," I say smiling.

"See you after," he says also smiling. I walk on stage and see everyone. They look so pumped!

"Hello everyone! I will be entertaining you guys tonight! I hope you like my first song," I say. I play a couple of my favorite songs like Chocolate by The 1975, Underdog by Imagine Dragons, and Bad Blood by Bastille. After I finish Bad Blood I look out over the crowd and I see Chris, my ex-boyfriend. He is with a girl. Of course he is. I mentally freak out but then regain my confidence. I think now is a good time for my original.

"Hey guys! I hope you liked those covers but here is an original I wrote about finally moving on after a bad relationship. I am actually going to switch to piano for the song. This song is called 'Little Black Dress'," I say. (A/n The song is by Sara Bareilles and belongs to her and her people) I walk over to the piano and start singing and I look straight into Chris's eyes..

"Okay, I can see it now it's all the same thing

Just different wrapping around it

No need to soften your words, they're still gonna hurt

So don't pull punches

I tried to be everything you'd ever want

And sometimes I even stood on my heart and stomped

Now I'm finally alone and dressed for the show

But going nowhere

They don't need to see me crying

"I'll get my little black dress on

And if I put on my favorite song

I'm gonna dance until you're all gone

I'll get my little black dress on

"You came, lifted me up but then you dropped a hurricane

Now I'm fighting to find the ground again, to steady my feet

Get up off my knees and just remember

That I am more than just somebody's puppet

I can find the cord and then I'll cut it

I stand a pretty good chance to dust myself off and dance

"I'll get my little black dress on

And if I put on my favorite song

I'm gonna dance until you're all gone

I'll get my little black dress on

I got my little black dress on

And if I tell myself that nothing's wrong

This doesn't have to be a sad song

Not with my little black dress on

"It's time to connect the dots and draw a different picture up

And paint it with the colors of everything I ever was

Return to the scene of the crime, the day I let the music die

And rewrite the final lines cause this time I

"I'll get my little black dress on

And if I put on my favorite song

I'm gonna dance until you're all gone

I'll get my little black dress on

I got my little black dress on

And if I tell myself that nothing's wrong

This doesn't have to be a sad song

Not with my little black dress on"

The crowd cheers and I thank them and walk off stage. Emma sees me and gives me a huge hug. I guess she saw Chris too.

"Catherine that was amazing! I am so happy you could do that with Chris in the audiance," Emma says amazed.

"I am surprised I could do it too! Especially since Chris brought his new girlfriend," I say.

"Wait who is Chris," says Ashton walking in.

"He was my abusive ex-boyfriend," I say, not able to look him in the eye.

Ashton pushes my chin up so I am looking him in the eyes and says, "Catherine, I hope that boy leaves the venue the second after we are finished because if not I will kick his butt."

"Thanks Ash, you always know how to make me feel better," I say.

"See you after the concert," he says.

"Yup see you later," I say back smiling. I realized something at that moment. I think I love Ashton Fletcher Irwin.

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