Backstage - Book One in the Underated Youth Series

6: Casual Sabotage

As Waiting on the Weekend ended, Dom looked over at Nate and smiled.

"For this last song, I'd like to introduce someone. They really changed my perspective on life. They made me look at people in a different way. Nate, come out."

Nate walked out on the stage and was immediately blinded by the lights and overwhelmed by the screaming of the crowd. He smiled and sat on the stool next to Dom's. Dom looked at Nate as he strummed the guitar.

"This song is called Casual Sabotage." Dom shouted as everyone screamed.

They both started singing, but during the first verse, Dom stopped singing. He let Nate sing. Dom's eyes filled with happiness. He smiled at the crowd and tears welled up in his eyes; Nate's voice was just beautiful.

As the song came to an end, Nate looked at Dom. But Dom couldn't help himself. He pulled Nate toward him, the crowd staring in awe. The next moments went in slow motion for Nate. Dom's lips edged closer to his, and Dom's hand held the back of his head supportively. Their lips touched softly and the crowd went silent. Dom's soft lips curled round Nate's slowly, Nate's hand on Dom's thigh.

As they pulled away, they turned to the crowd, most of them filming it. The crowd erupted as Dom said goodnight and they both walked off.

Nate looked at Dom, and they both smiled.

"Dom.. that was... amazing."

"No Nate, you're amazing."

"Let's go meet the crowd." Dom said.

They walked out stage door and they were instantly bombarded by people asking them questions.

"Can I have a picture Nate?"
"Are you two together?"
"Are you getting married?"
"Are you gay, Dom?"
"Dom!! Sign my phone case!!"
"Kiss again!"

Nate was surprised with the fact that people wanted pictures of him. He took pictures and Dom just looked genuinely happy and that made Nate happy.