GONE.

Chapter 15

I know. Trust me I know I suck. I haven't given this story attention in years. But I'm really trying to finish it. It was my first. And I still have so much love it.

To be honest I've missed Ian and Faith. No matter how stubborn they are.

I love you guys. Tell me how has isolation been in all of you!?

Much love.

Xxx

Ps. The first set of lyrics I wrote. The second set are from The Maine. Their song "24 Floors" is featured.
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Faith's POV

"You tell me you need me.
I say to forget me.
But really deep inside I want you to beg me to stay." The lyrics flow off my lips as a simple melody. This is the first time preforming this song. It's an acoustic. Mostly just Nick and I.

I've been up all night the last few nights perfecting it.

I don't want to admit it was about Ian. But I knew he had some part to it. After Nick's proposal to Hayley, a few nights ago I hadn't seen him. There were a couple chances I could have taken to see them on stage. But decided against it. I told him we could only be friends.

Once our set was over, I helped the guys pack our gear away, and made my way towards the bus.

"Here catch!" Hayley says, throwing a beer bottle my way. "That was the sickest set to date! Time to get wasted!" I watch as she does her little fist pump on the air.

"Thanks."

I opened the bottle and began to chug the cool, bubbly drink. This isn't nearly enough to make me forget.

I claim a seat on the lounge chair next to Oil, and notice him typing heavily on his phone. "Who are you texting?"

"No one". He replied coldly. Alrighty then.

I look out at the desert ground of Texas and take a deep breath. The fair ground was covered with fans heading towards the acts they were dying to see next.

Ian's band was about to play at Main Stage and I was slightly jealous. Not because I wasn't able to see them, but because of all the giddy girls about to throw themselves at him.

"I'm going for a walk." I say to Oli, after having a mental fight with myself. I'm just going for the music.

I walk towards the Main Stage and begin to hear the voice I've avoided these fast few days.

"24 floors. Up in some hotel room.
Feeling so low. And some kind of muted blue. The TV talks at me." His voice was delightful. It made me feel like I was writing these lyrics.

But that's the thing I've noticed between Ian and I. We write with the same kind of emotions.

Making my way towards the back stage, I showed my badge to the guard and wondered to the side lines.

"Look at my baby up there. I can't wait to undress him later." I turn around and see Cassie Lane. She's one of the girls who sells those Monsters Energy Drinks, basically half naked. Because let's be honest, no one would by those things. At least they shouldn't with how bad they are for your heart.

Cassie giggling with some of the other girls who she works with, I follow her gaze towards Ian.

I guess he's moved on.

Shut up Faith, it's not like you and him had anything. We can only be friends. My subconscious reminds me.

I quickly turn on my heels and head back down into the crowd of screaming fans chanting one more song.

"Sorry guys, but our time is up. But don't forget we will be doing a North American tour this win...ter."

I heard his stutter. I think everyone did. Glancing back I see Ian's eyes locked on mine. His eyes held a slight light of glee before disappearing into the blank look he gave me just a few nights back in Arizona. The last night that I'd really seen him.

Adverting my yes back into the crowd I heard him say "Wait!" But I didn't turn around. I couldn't because at that same time Cassie ran up and wrapped him in hug, around his long torso and also around his lips.