Mitchel's POV
My heart was pounding as I ran after her. I could feel all eyes on me and I knew I was gonna get in trouble for doing this but I couldn't care less, I couldn't let her leave.
I could hear Christian hissing my name trying to get me back but I ignored him and pushed my way out the exit door. She hadn't gone far and I ran to catch up with her and she turns round hearing my footsteps behind her.
"Don't go" I please softly.
"Mitchel what are you doing?" She asks looking down with a frown.
"I couldn't let you leave" I explain "I'm sorry for being an asshole, please come back"
Once she looked up at me I could see she had been crying, her mascara running down. It broke my heart to think I had caused pain to her. I wanted nothing more than to make her happy and give her nothing but love. As usual however, I had fucked that up.
She remained silent at a loss for words and I gently pulled her close stroking her face and wiping away where her make up had smudged. Her eyes were still glossy looking up at me and nothing mattered more right now than the girl in my arms. I didn't care that there was a room full of people waiting on me, they could wait forever for all I care. My priority was Jaz and making sure she was okay.
"I'm so sorry" I whisper.
She rests her head under my chin and i breathe in her sweet scent, I never wanted to lose her.
"I'm sorry I forgot" She says.
"Will you come back to the party, pretty please?" I ask her.
"I don't know Mitchel, I don't fit in" She mumbles.
"What do you mean?" I ask confused.
She pulls away from me so we're face to face again and she looks at me again with those sad eyes.
"I just feel out of place, everyone is used to this life and I'm not" She sighs.
"Hey, it's okay" I reassure "You'll get used to it"
Before she's able to reply Christian interrupts us looking very annoyed with me.
"Hey incase you forgot we have a show to perform" He directs at me.
"I'm coming" I say bluntly.
"Well you better hurry, I don't think Clinton can hold the crowd much longer with his sax" He replies.
"I said I'm coming" I hiss.
He rolls his eyes and walks away muttering what I can only assume is nasty insults towards me. I loved the boy to death but he could get rather hot tempered at times.
"Baby I need to go back, please come with me" I plead needing her to return with me.
She ponders for a second before signing and giving in muttering a soft 'fine' before I quickly make my way back to the building. She trails behind and I lead her to the side corridor so can watch from backstage knowing she probably wasn't enjoying the large crowd especially if she was alone.
Once I know she's safe and still here I make my way back on stage with Clinton giving a look of relief knowing he wouldn't have to play the saxophone any longer; not continually at least.
"Sorry about that folks" I say into the mic "Now who's ready to hear this album?"
The crowd cheers and I look out at so many happy faces. This is why I did this; sharing my music with others is what I lived for. It held so much power and emotion and here I was about to pour all my feelings out into this crowd singing new songs no one had heard except us.
"Before I start I just want to thank you all for coming and showing your support, it means so much to us all that you continually support our music and our dream" I begin.
I was just rambling now, I hadn't prepared a speech but sometimes the feelings hit me and I need to pour my love out for the life I've been grateful to live.
"I want to thank you guys, management, the guys right here beside me and to my amazing girlfriend backstage who without her, this album would not be finished and ready to play for you fine folks here tonight"
It was true, without Jaz to spark my ability to songwrite again, we wouldn't have half the songs for this album. I had been creating nonstop since we were together and I thanked god for giving me such an angel even if she didn't realise the impact she had on me.
"Now here's the first song which I'm sure you all know" I tease "This is Into it"
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Jaz's POV
It was now the last song of the set and I'm glad I came back. The music they had created was indescribable, it amazed me how they made such beautiful songs. They were so talented, I couldn't wait to see them grow more successful.
I had been watching from backstage so there was only a couple of official people here sorting lights etc so I was much more comfortable here, I was able to breathe.
Suddenly I felt a tap on my shoulder which makes me jump slightly. I look up and see Cat. I was surprised to see her here, I thought her and Clinton were still having a thing but perhaps they had forgiven one another. I guess I have to remember this girl used to be the biggest fan of them I had ever come across, of course she was here despite her situation with Clinton.
"What are you doing back here?" I ask wondering how she knew to find me.
"Clinton pointed to me that you were back here" She replied.
"Are you and Clinton...?" I trail off not knowing how to ask what I wanted to ask.
She knew what I was trying to ask and she blushes slightly before throwing my a bashful smile.
"We're great" She beams.
"I'm glad to hear that" I say.
I really was. I could tell Clinton did really like her and whatever caused them to fall out wasn't worth it. Any time I had seen him, he had looked miserable and any girl he did try and distract himself with didn't help. I was glad they were together again, if they were ever properly together to begin with that is.
They finished the last song before making another last speech, Mitchel's words from the first still reciting in my head.
Once they finished up they headed back here and although they were slightly sweaty from playing, they looked happier than ever after getting such a good response from their new music. It really was special.
"So what did you think?" Mitchel asks me.
"I thought it was amazing" I said truthfully.
His face lit up and pulled me into a close embrace, I didn't care that he was sweaty or out of breath. I just wanted to be close to him no matter what and show how much he meant to me.
We pulled apart after a while and he changed into some other clothes after using the venue's shower. He was now wearing his signature patch jeans with a designer white jumper. It was simple but he made it look like it came right out of a catwalk.
I look over and see Cat and Clinton feverishly making out on the sofa and I couldn't help but laugh at them. So much for them never speaking to each other again.
"Shall we head back out to the party?" He asks.
I nod my head knowing Mitchel should be able to enjoy his night even if I wasn't really up for partying. I would do it for him.
Everyone was now just focused on dancing and getting drunk, there was a DJ playing now and it was more the vibe of an after party, the previous formal mood no longer present.
Mitchel got me a drink as we swayed to the music. I let myself get looser, enjoying just being here with him. He had truly become a significant part of my life and I didn't know how to fill the gap if I somehow lost him.
He threw his cup to the side and brought his hands to my waist, giving it a gentle squeeze but enough that it sent sparks through my body. His touch was like fire and I was ice, melting away from having his hands around me.
"You're so beautiful you know that?" He whispers in my ear.
I hum in response as his lips attached to my neck peppering soft kisses. I didn't care that people would see us like this or if people disapproved. My only focus was him.
"I wish I could take you home right now and show you just what you do to me" He adds.
If he kept talking like this, I would have to take him up on that offer. He turned me round so I was facing him again and rested his forehead against mine bending his neck down slightly.
"Jaz?" He asks.
"Yes?" I reply.
He licked his lip and thought over his thoughts for a second possibly wondering if he should say what was on his mind.
He took a strand of my hair and tucked it behind my ear, our heads still touching as he looked into my eyes never tearing gaze.
"I think I'm in love with you"
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