i miss you

Who are you?

*Kaitlyn's POV*

A week later

I couldn't believe Zach had gotten me tickets to the ONE band I didn't want to see. AND back stage passes too. Don't get me wrong, I love how sweet he was being, but no way I wanted to face Luke. Erika had mentioned that he wasn't the same after I'd decided not to go, and that made me feel horrible. But I was too dependent on him. I didn't need him, and he probably didn't want me. 

So here I was, at the concert, holding hands with a boy I could never really love, staring at the one boy who really did it for me, the one who made me smile. My heart ached as I watched him prance around the stage, singing his heart out. He looked amazing. His red flannel shirt hung loosely around his wide frame, and his black and white guitar hung at his hips. Zach insisted on holding my hand the whole concert, which was probably a good thing, considering it kept my feet on the ground, and my head from the clouds. I watched Luke until my heart couldn't take it anymore. I focused my attention on Ash. I knew Erika was falling head over heels for him, and from what she'd told me, I think he was too. They would be cute together honestly, she deserved someone like him. I glanced over at my own boyfriend, who looked mildly entertained, but like he wasn't into the music. I knew he wasn't a big fan of the boys. So his sacrifice of a Saturday was so amazingly sweet, I felt horrible. I wanted Luke to be the one trying to make me smile. But that was done now. 

When the concert was almost over, Zach and I were escourted backstage. Internally, I started to panic. How was I going to play off knowing Luke? Would he ruin this for me? Would he challenge Zach? Would he act like he didn't know me? All these thoughts raced through my mind at a million miles an hour. "Babe? You okay?" Zach asked glancing down at my hand. I realized then how tight a grip I had on him.

"Oops, sorry. I'm just nervous." I played it off.

He smiled at me, "I hope you enjoyed the concert." I flashed him my biggest smile. I had enjoyed it, just not for the reasons he thought. I enjoyed it because I got to see Luke again.

I heard shouts and my head snapped towards the sound. If I thought my heart hurt before, it sure stung now. Luke came running into the room, laughing loudly. He was looking at Erika, who came in next. Erika's smile faltered as his eyes landed on mine. He nudged Luke and nodded to me. Luke whipped his head around, and his smile grew wide. I gave him a small smile before glancing at Zach. He didn't seem to notice our little exchange. When I looked back to Luke, his face was completely different. His eyes were narrowed, his posture was straighter, and his shoulders widened. Erika elbowed him gently, and Luke stopped his glaring. I swallowed and prayed to anyone listening that Luke wouldn't make a big deal out of this. Ashton walked over and said, "Hey!"

I nodded and smiled, "Hi! I'm Kaitlyn and this is my boyfriend Zach." I said, hoping he'd get the hint. Ash nodded slowly offering Zach his hand. Erika came up behind him and stood there, staring at me curiously.

"Nice to meet you mate." Ashton said shaking Zach's hand firmly.

"Same. Y'all had a great show. Your drumming was sick." Zach added. I nodded and leaned into Zach, making it clear we were together to the approaching Luke.

"Katy?" Luke said walking up to our little circle.

I giggled nervously, "How do you know my name?" I asked faking confusion. Luke frowned and my heart broke.

"Oh Kaitlyn, I told him! I told all the boys about my best friend!" Erika piped up. Thank God for her, I prayed silently.

"Oh okay cool. Luke, you did awesome tonight. It's so cool that I actually get to meet you." I said, keeping up my act. I really didn't understand myself.