The Concert || Luke Hemmings

7 Backstage

I can't believe I'm actually doing this. How did he manage to persuade me to come? Calum just has a way of making me feel comfortable in situations where I shouldn't feel comfortable!

He said he would send someone to pick me up and take me to the arena where they're performing. It's only an hour away from my house anyway. I don't know how they do what they do. I could never stand in front of that many people, never mind sing in front of them! Even Luke used to tell me I was tone deaf. He did manage to teach me a bit of guitar though.

He would stand behind me and wrap his arms around me to reach the guitar in front of me. He would guide my hands with his along the guitar showing me where my hands should go and every note I played, he would tell me what it was called and what fingers to use. His hands were so soft and gentle on my skin. I felt so reassured when I felt his warm breath on my neck as he spoke. It took me a while to get the hang of it sometimes and every now and then he would get frustrated with me and it would make me laugh. He started laughing when he realised how grumpy he was getting and then he'd spin me around and tease me. He'd lean in to kiss me but would suddenly back away just as our lips were about to meet. Then I would make a stupid angry face, mocking his frustration from before and he would suddenly press his lips against mine. His lip-ring felt so cold but it was nice. His body would slowly press closer into mine as we kissed until there was no gap between us. Nothing could break a bond as strong as ours. We were inseparable. Our two bodies became one and that's when everything felt better. When I knew everything was okay.

He destroyed our bond. He separated us.

I hear a car pull up in front of the house. I grab my handbag which is sitting by the door and hop in the car.
When we arrive at the arena, there is a mob of teenage girls. The line of them had to be over a mile long at least! We pulled up right at the entrance and security escorted me in. Some of the looks I got from the fans were awful. It's clear I'm not liked.

Security were quick to get me backstage and soon abandoned me when they got me behind the doors. I suppose they think I know where I'm going. There doesn't seem to be anywhere else to go so I just follow the corridors until I hear the familiar sound of Ashton's giggle. I open the door that seems to be leading to the voices and they all turn to the door as I walk in. They all look like they are having a great time, smiling and laughing.

As soon as I walk in though Luke's face drops and I can see tears appear in his eyes as he walks into the toilet. The other boys seem over the moon to see me. Calum obviously didn't tell them I was coming to the show.

We talk and laugh for a few minutes until they're called away by someone. They tell me to come with them but I don't want Luke to seem upset on stage so I tell them that I'll find my own way.

I follow close behind them but so they don't see me. I hide around a corner first so Luke can catch up with them without seeing me. When he joins them they all pat his back and look as if they're asking him if he's okay. He's seems to cheer up pretty quickly.

I stare at him as I walk behind them. His hair is always so perfect. Even when he wakes up first thing in the morning it looks adorable. Before I know it we're at the side wings of the stage. Michael spots me over by the door and runs over to me.

"Hey! I'm so glad you're here. You're like our lucky charms, we do our best when you're here."

"Thanks but I wouldn't consider myself lucky. Where do I go? Just at the side where you guys enter from?"

"Yep right where the others are standing right now. We can get a chair for you if you want."

"Nah I'll be fine standing. You'll do absolutely great like always. Good luck!" Michael hugs me as he rushes back to the others. They all get ready with their instruments and run out on stage. I don't know how they can hear themselves speak with the crowd making that much noise!