Holding Back

VII

(not proofread)
[ chapter 7 ]

may 27
6:00 p.m
los angeles, california

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I quickly located the mic and pulled my electric guitar around to my front.

3..

2..

1..

The beginning chord strung loudly over the speakers and then we all kicked in after that. The crowd quickly recognized the familiar tune and the screams were just as Chris predicted.

Deafening.

The lights turned on, swirling with white, purple, blue, and a light red/pink-ish. The same colors as in the music video. My part quickly came up, and I took a deep breath.

cant help but wonderin'
if this is the last time that i'll see your face
is it tears or just the stupid (iHeartRadio ff) rain
wish i could say somethin'

Everyone began to sing along, even most of the artists in their seats. Some were even standing, but I was looking for one particular set of doe brown eyes.

something that doesn't sound insane
but lately i dont trust my brain
you tell me i wont ever change
so i just say nothin'

I took a deep breath and glanced at my best friends. They gave me head nods in encouragement.

and no matter where i go
im always gonna want you back
no matter how long youre gone
im always gonna want you back

The beat dropped, and I began to kick into full gear. I was getting comfortable.

i know, you know
i will never get over you
no matter where i go
im always gonna want you back

want you back

I finally connected eyes with the Italian. They were widened but watching very intently. So much that she probably didn't even notice her slacked jaw and parted lips.

i remember the dimples on your back (changed it to fit the story a little better)
and the way that i used to make you laugh
'cause you know every morning i wake up
yeah i still reach for you

I looked directly into Ariana's eyes, ignoring her fiancé— who's throwing death threats through his eyes right next to her.

i remember the roses on your shirt
when you told me this would never work
you know, even when i say i moved on
yeah, i still dream for you

I broke eye contact to look at the rest of the arena. I didn't want anyone to catch on to my obvious staring at one particular person.

no matter where i go
i'm always gonna want you back
no matter how long youre gone
im always gonna want you back

I smiled cheekily, the crowd going wild as we fell into the rest of the chorus with ease.

i know, you know
i will never get over you
no matter where i go
im always gonna want you back