Chapter 21

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Michele's Point of View

*3 Weeks Into Tour*

When I woke up, I didn't see Corbyn in our hotel room. Melanie and I were the only ones aloud to go on tour with the boys, and to be honest it was nice. 

We were currently in Paris, France. A place I've always wanted to visit. But sadly, I wasn't going to be able to spend the day with my boyfriend. 

I got up and got ready for the day. I headed over to Melanie and Zach's room, only for Melanie to walk right into me.

"Mellow, you okay," I asked.

"No," she said.

"What happened? Do I need to kick Zach's ass," I asked.

"I'm pregnant," she said.

"The hell," I asked. "How long?"

"About a week," she said.

"How are you gonna tell Zach," I asked.

"I don't know."

"Well I'm here for you. Let's go out. I'm bored and our boyfriends ditched us," I said.

"Let me change real quick," she said.

Five minutes later Melanie was ready for us to head out.

We were just walking around the streets of Paris when a group of girls walked up to us.

"Hi," one girl said. "Are you guys Michele Cross and Melanie Swanson, girlfriends to Corbyn Besson and Zach Herron?"

"Um, Corbyn and I aren't dating," I said, remembering that Corbyn and I wanted to stay a secret until we felt ready. "I'm just his best friend."

"Sure," another fan said. "Are you guys gonna be at the show for the boys tonight?"

"Yep, now we gotta go," I said.

I grabbed Mellow's hand and rushed us away from the fans.

*Later That Night, Closer to The End Show*

"We would like to welcome two people to the stage," Daniel said. 

I wondered who he was talking about.

"The first person is the wonderful girlfriend of Zachary Dean Herron, Melanie Ruth Swanson," Jonah said.

"And the next person is the best friend of Corbyn Matthew Besson, Michele Rae Cross," Jack said.

Corbyn looked at me, but I shook my head no. I was not going on stage at all. I saw Melanie with Zach, but I still didn't budge.

"I'll be right back guys," Corbyn said to the fans.

He walked off stage towards me.

"Baby, please," he said.

"No Bean," I said. "You know I have stage fright," I said.

"But Zach and I have something special planned for you and Melanie," Corbyn said.

"Ugh, fine," I said. 

I followed him onto the stage and the fans started screaming.

"So Zach and I have a few things planned for tonight. The others aren't leaving the stage, but they won't really be apart of the rest of the night," Corbyn said, turning to the others.

"So here's how the rest of the night is gonna go," Zach said. "Michele and Corbyn will sing a duet. I'll give Melanie my present to her. Then Michele and Corbyn will finish the night off with another duet. So who's ready?"

The fans started screaming.

"So these songs aren't really a duet, but Michele can join in if she'd like," Corbyn said. "The first song is 'Perfect' by Ed Sheeran."

Daniel handed Corbyn a guitar and Corbyn started playing the song. 

"I found a love for me
Darling, just dive right in
And follow my lead
Well, I found a girl, beautiful and sweet
I never knew you were the someone waiting for me

'Cause we were just kids when we fell in love
Not knowing what it was
I will not give you up this time
Darling, just kiss me slow, your heart is all I own
And in your eyes, you're holding mine

Baby, I'm dancing in the dark, with you between my arms
Barefoot on the grass, we're listenin' to our favorite song
When I saw you in that dress, lookin' so beautifu
I don't deserve this, you look perfect tonight

Well, I found a woman, stronger than anyone I know
She shares my dreams, I hope that someday I'll share her home
I found a love, to carry more than just my secrets
To carry love, to carry children of our own

We are still kids, but we're so in love
Fightin' against all odds
I know we'll be alright this time
Darling, just hold my hand
Be my girl, I'll be your man
I see my future in you eyes

Baby, I'm dancing in the dark, with you between my arms
Barefoot on the grass, listenin' to our favorite song
When I saw you in that dress, looking so beautiful
I don't deserve this, you look perfect tonight

Baby, I'm dancing in the dark, with you between my arms
Barefoot on the grass, listenin' to our favorite song
I have faith in what I see
Now I know I have met an angel in person
And she looks perfect tonight
I don't deserve this
You look perfect tonight," Corbyn sang.

I remember the first time I heard that song. I fell in love with it. From that day on, 'Perfect' by Ed Sheeran was my favorite song.

"And now it's my turn," Zach said. "Mellow, from the day I met you, I knew I wanted to marry you. I knew I could spend the rest of my life with you. And now, here are right now, in this very moment where I'm proposing to you. Melanie Ruth Swanson, will you marry me?"


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