The star and Cleaner.

14

Tord
I was really worried. For the simple fact that Colin has been very calm and hasn't done anything. Yet.

Yes I'm worried he's going to do something to me but I'm terrified he's going to do something bad to Tom.

Though me and Tom had made up, we were back to just talking basis. Not as close as we were when I asked him to be my boyfriend. That was my next mission to show Tom I'm worthy enough. He told me himself that he wanted to see where I was coming from when it came to me agreeing to Colin's proposal, though it was hard for him to listen to that, it was still there.

Also I was trying to protect him and if that made us miserable than so be it. I didn't want him getting hurt because of me however I did the hurting so it was pretty ironic.

Currently I was sat with Tom, Edd (who hadn't completely forgiven me yet) and Matt who didn't really have a say. Well he did but I've known him for a lot longer than Tom and Edd so he kinda just stayed out of it.

"So anyway Tom your birthday present is in my room. Come up and get it when we finish dinner yeah?" Edd asked Tom making me snap my head over to him.

"It's your birthday!?"

He blushed, which was seriously adorable, "n-no it's on Saturday."

"And why didn't I know!?"

"I didn't really think it matters. It's not like it's special occasion."

"Yeah and unlike you Tom doesn't get as much recognition, which is totally wrong, so he doesn't get an extravagant party paid for like you." Edd replied somewhat sassily.

"And to be honest I don't like parties. As you know my last one didn't go down well." Tom looked back to me.

"Wait! What!?" Edd shouted catching the attention of a lot of people eating.

"Story for another day." Tom waved his hand in gesture to Edd.

We finished eating up and I made my way to my dressing room all the while thinking about what to get Tom. Or maybe, recently I had been on a roll with writing songs and Tom has been my inspiration. Maybe I should perform one of the songs I wrote around him. Yeah that sounds like a great present. I hope he'll like it.

With that I started getting ready for my show tonight. Recently Tom has been coming to watch my performances again and it makes me happy. Colin still brings flowers however he doesn't kiss my cheek or show any affection. He gives me the flowers and then rushes of stage. It's weird but I'm not complaining.

If Colin wasn't such an asshole I think we could actually be friends. When he isn't being a possessive douche he holds great conversations even if I don't interact, I hate to say it but I always did listen.

After the show had finished I just went straight to practice the song. Though it wasn't Toms birthday tomorrow, I'm going to perform it then as there was no shows this weekend. Annoying I know.

It was the next day, dinner was ready made and eaten. Now I was currently at the edge of the stage watching as people filtered into the auditorium. I saw Tom take his usual seat at the edge at of the satge; the other side of where I was.

Why was I so nervous!? I've been doing this for years I don't get nervous anymore.

So the performance I was doing today was different from the song that I was going to sing at the end. It went on as usual and as everyone clapped I quickly motioned for the orchestra to start the song i asked them to practise.

As the tune came on, everyone looked confused but went with it. I looked over to Tom who was staring back at me with the same puzzled look on his face. That was until I started singing and his face changed
"No one can rewrite the stars
How can you say you'll be mine?
Everything keeps us apart
And I'm not the one you were meant to find
It's not up to you
It's not up to me
When everyone tells us what we can be
How can we rewrite the stars?
Say that the world can be ours
Tonight"

By the end of the film i looked to Tom to see he had a sad face, it looked as if he was about to cry with the tears glistening in his eyes.

I did my usual routine by bowing to the audience and getting my flowers. Then made my way to the dressing room to get changed. Though before I got there I heard running footsteps and turned around just in time for someone to run into me, wrapping their arms around my torso.

I realised it was Tom and chuckled a bit before hugging him back "I know it's early but happy birthday Tom."

"What the hell Tord!? That was beautiful did you write that!?" He whisper shouted.

"Yeah, it was a couple of days after Colin forced me to accept his proposal. I regret it so much."

"I know you do Tord." He backed up and looked at me "thank you for the song, it truly was beautiful and amazing. Best present ever"

I smiled at him and after a little chat we parted ways, me to my dressing room and Tom to find Edd and Matt.

I think we're a step higher to getting closer. Go me.
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So the song I used was Rewrite the stars sung by Zac Efron and Zendaya. My absolute all time favourite song. I sister seriously request you listen to it, if you haven't already.

I also used a song in chapter 11 and didn't credit the artist. I used Out Loud by Gabbie Hanna. Such a tune, listen to it!

Thanks for reading

-LunaK