Save Me From Myself

Music Festival: Part 2

  The 9th act finished. I wasn't really paying attention more consumed in my own thoughts about why Gage and Taylor still hasn't come back. Then the announcer said the name of the 10th and final act and my heart jumped.

  "ACT #10 RYLAND TAYLOR AND GAGE DOLSON, SINGING AN ORIGINAL"

  Three things ran through my head. First that was the first time I'd heard Gage's last name. Second, Taylor was about to preform with Gage. Third, Gage was going to perform.

  Looking at the others they were surprised to. Only one who wasn't was Finn. "Finn what's going on?"

  He shrugged "I didn't think he was going to preform today. But turns out he must've finished his song."

  "What song?"

  "I don't really know. I just made the beat, he wouldn't show me the lyrics. Only Gage knows because he worked with him on it."

  I nodded in understanding. My attention being pulled back to the stage when Taylor stepped up to the mic. "This is for you, you infuriating woman-" He was looking right at me. "-I won't say your name because I know how you feel about the unnecessary attention, but you know who you are."

  Then he stepped back, grabbed a stool from off stage and put in front of the mic taking a seat. One the mic was adjusted to his height, he pointed to sound guy to begin.

  My jaw dropped and eyes went wide hearing the lyrics. Taylor was making direct eye contact with me. The lyrics saying everything I've wanted to hear and more.

  I looked over to Finn, he was grinning ear to ear. "Guess you got your answer."

  Guess I did. But that still doesn't answer the question of where he's been late at night. The song made me so happy and I couldn't help but think the friends he referred to as being my thoughts. Maybe I should take what he's saying into account and talk to him before making up my mind about getting over him.

  Gage's part was amazing, who knew he could rap? He's was definitely talking about Adley. Looking over at her, her face told me she knew it to. She wore a smug grin but her eyes showed how touched and happy she was.

  Taylor went back to his part and ever word stuck inside my brain. His song told me he shared the same feelings I did. I didn't have to worry about them not being returned anymore. I was crying by the time they ended.

  The crowd burst into cheers and amongst it I could hear people questioning who it was for. They made their way off stage and back to us. Taylor approached us but not me. He went to Finn and whispered something in his ear. They walked off and out of sight.

  I was confused. He just made a huge show out of confessing and then didn't bother to stick around and talk to me. Turning to the side I could see Gage and Adley talking. Then she got up and her tip toes and kissed him. Bout time.

  Just before I was about to sit down again, Sloan grabbed my arm. I looked over at her and she smiled. She started to pull me in the same direction the boys went and I started to catch on.

  Rounding the corner I saw Finn and Taylor. Finn walked over to Sloan when we approached. "Now you two talk. And dont come back till it's sorted-" Then he looked at me "-all of it"

  I knew what he meant. Ask about the late nights. But what if my assumptions were correct, I couldn't stomach it. I stood there starring at my hands, not talking, hardly even breathing.