Feeling like I was flying through the air was pretty cool, but not so cool anymore when I suddenly hit the hard ground. I quickly stood up and smoothed my clothes, feeling a little embarrassed. Touching the back of my head, I heard a couple girls ask if I was alright and assured them that I was fine. Then looking at the stage, I found Ashton, Luke, Michael and Calum looking around the concert hall. I then looked at my right, where my best friend Larissa stood. She was laughing so loud that tears were streaming down her face, and she made a sound that closely resembled that of a dying seal. That was the sound she only made when I did something really stupid. And this was by far the most stupid thing I had ever done.
"I know, I'm stupid and I don't want to talk about it," I told her as I still felt a little embarrassed. But when I saw her face I started laughing too.
"Saar, that was so dumb, and crazy, and cool all at the same time," Larissa managed to say while still trying to stop laughing, "And I think you're going viral as soon as the concert ends. A lot of people were filming you."
"Wait, what is Calum doing?" I heard a couple girls nearby say. I looked at the stage to see what all the fuss was about. While the other guys were preparing for the next song, Calum was typing on his phone. The minute he tucked it back into his pocket I saw something appear on the screens beside the stage. I stood on my toes to see what it said.
Lost girl, what's your name?
"It's Sara!" I yelled, hoping he heard it as the crowd got louder and louder. Apparently he did, because Calum then walked over to his microphone. "What a beautiful name."
Even though I was sure it meant nothing, I still started blushing. I was very lucky that the light wasn't bright, so nobody could see me clearly. This was enough time in the spotlights for one night. Or the rest of my life.
I then looked up again and saw that something else had appeared on the screens.
Meet me backstage, Sara. You know how to get there ;)
I looked at Larissa, very confused. "Would he really mean that? Also, I got lost the first time, so I don't even know for sure if this is going to work again."
My friend nodded, "Of course he means that. I'll wait outside for you."
"Oh no, you're coming with me. What if I get kidnapped or something?"
Apparently that was very funny, because she started laughing like a maniac again. "Yeah, you'll probably get kidnapped by Calum Hood. Of course he was planning to do that when he asked for your name."
Her witty attitude made me sigh, "You're still coming with me. Whether you want it or not."
"You know I'd never say no to meeting my favourite band," she hugged me, "And I'm your best friend, I'm supposed to keep an eye out for you."
Then the cheering around us started again and the band started playing Out of My Limit. We sang along as loud as we could, along with the other girls around us.
After the concert had ended and everyone started hanging outside, Larissa and I lingered around for a bit. When most of the people were gone, I grabbed Larissa's arm and dragged her along with me. "You know how to get ther, right?" she said and I nodded. "Kind of. Guess I'll just get lost again and we'll probably end up backstage."
"You are so stupid," she grinned and I walked over to the toilets on the second floor, where a lot of girls were gathered. I made my way through the line and leaned casually against the door I went through earlier today. "Cover me." I said and Larissa stood in front of me. I then leaned against the door a little more, and it gave way. I quickly walked through and pulled Larissa with me as soon as she gave me the sign that nobody was watching us.
"Okay, we're in the same space as I was before." I said and took the first door to my left.
"Yes, not lost!" I said and pushed the heavy door open. And there he was. Calum Hood, all sweaty. And hot. I was immediately lost for words, so I just said, "Hi."
"Hey," he said and pulled me into a hug. I kind of wanted to hug him back, but even though it was Calum I still found his sweat gross.
"Am I not a good hugger?" He pouted as I pulled back and I smiled, shaking my head. "It's just... I just hate all kinds of germs so your sweat is kinda gross. Nothing personal though, you're famous and my favourite band member, just so you know that."
How was I already making a fool out of myself? He would kick me out as soon as he had the chance, at least that was what I would do. Instead he just laughed and said, "Well, I'm sorry. I haven't had the time to clean myself yet. Who is this?" he pointed at Larissa, who was looking at me with a strange look on her face.
"Well, this is my best friend Larissa," I said and Calum shook her hand. "Nice to meet you, Larissa. Did you have fun at our concert?"
"Yes." she managed to say, but that was all that came out of her mouth because she was so hoarse from all the screaming and singing.
"I can hear that. Who's your favourite?" he asked and she looked at Luke, who was talking to Michael just a few feet away.
"Okay, then let's introduce you to him. You can talk to him and I'll talk to Sara for a moment, if that's okay."
"You remember my name?" I was very surprised and he nodded.
"Of course I do! I won't forget a beautiful girl like you. Plus, I asked for your name, so there's no way I could've forgotten it."
I felt myself blushing when he said that and I covered my cheeks with my hands. This was getting too embarrassing, and there was no chance that this was gonna change.
"Hey Luke, I want to introduce you to Larissa. I'm going to talk to Sara for a moment, have fun!" Calum said and grabbed my arm. I pulled back my arm and said, "Still sweaty, sorry..."
Calum grinned, "I'll wash my hands. Cookies are over there, make yourself comfortable."
I did what he said, and grabbed a cookie before sitting down on the sofa in, which I assumed, was his dressing room. Taking a bite from the cookie, I realised that I hadn't eaten anything in a few hours and I was hungry.
"Do you want a Coke?" Calum tossed me a can and I opened it. He sat down on a chair and said, "Okay, I'm all clean, now tell me about yourself. I want to get to know the lost girl."
