~ HARRY's POV ~
Today is the day of our first concert on our very first head lining tour. I wanted Claire to be here but she's with Alex in LA to get her in the rehabilitation center. Niall looked much better and was glad that Alex was getting treatment she had to get. We were all happy she was getting help. Claire was going to make time and come spend a few weeks with us on tour. I was currently figuring out what do for Claire on valentines day. I noticed my phone was ringing and reached over to answer.
"Hello." I said while getting a bottle of water. We had a few min before the show.
"Harry mate how you feeling before your first concert?" Ed asked. He was one of my best mates and he even helped us write moments.
"A bit nervous. What's up?" I asked.
"I'm having a concert over in LA on the 14th. I was hoping you could come so I could meet your other half." I smiled knowing exactly what I was going to do for the 14th.
"Mate do me a favor will you?" I told Ed of my plan and he ageed all I had to do was wait a few more days.
Claire got me a car and I was going to top that gift. She deserved to be treated like the princess that she is. I knew we didn't have a concert in the 14th, there was a change of dates. My original plan was to spend a day with Claire while I showered her with gifts. My new plan was much better if I do say so myself. All I had to do was make a few calls.
"Haz let's go it's time!" Liam called. I got up and walked out right behind the lads. As we got close to the stage I could hear the screams of thousands of fans. Claire was right our album went back to number 1 after a few days. We sold out all our shows and for that we thanked our fans. As we were being lifted up to the stage my heart started beating fast and then I saw it, the place was filled with fans holding up signs and screaming.
This is the life I wanted. My dream.
~ CLAIRE's POV ~
I looked down at the paper I had in front of me. It was a song completely finished. I finished composing the music to go with it. This song was different, it wasn't a song it was a story. Alex's story.
- FLASHBACK -
"I'm going to find your dad Alex and I'm going to make him pay for what he did to you." I said while hugging her. We were at the rehabilitation center in her room that they gave Alex. "Ian's coming in a few days."
Alex just looked up at me and nodded. Her arms and her whole body was free of any bruises. She looked like the Alex I usted to know. She was getting her smile back.
"I'm going to miss you. I won't be able to see you, mom, ian, or anybody. No social media, tv, video games, or anything. Just music." She said looking down. Alex loved her video games.
"It's just for 3 months. By the way before I leave what do you want me to do with these lyrics you gave me. Want them back?" I handed her the folded up pieces of paper
"No I want you to keep them." She pushed them back. "Keep them and make a song out of them." I nodded and put them back in my pocket.
"I want your help on writing one of them. We have time." She nodded and we headed off to a desk that was in her room here. She sat down beside me and pulled out a pen and paper. After a couple of hours we finished. We shed tears thru most of it. It was personal to us but mostly to her. It was a part of her story and I was only the mouthpiece. She told me to compose the music because I had to leave. We said our goodbyes and I left.
- NEXT DAY -
"Your going to be ok Clairebear don't worry." Perrie said from beside me. All the Little Mix girls were here on Good Morning America with me. I was here to talk about my album and sing a few songs. The song Alex and I wrote was one of them, but I was nervous because everytime I tried to sing I would end up tearing up a little.
"Your going to be fine." Jesy said. "Do it for Alex." Jade said. "Were all here for you." Leigh-Anne said and they all pilled in for a hug.
"Thanks guys. Perrie have you talked to Zayn?" She nodded. My phone started ringing and it was Harry.
"Hey babe." I smiled really wishing he was here to hold me.
"How are you? You going to be ok?" He said while I heard the boys in the background trying to listen to our conversation. I laughed.
"Yea." Jesy squeezed my hand.
"Just wanted to say good luck and we actually get to spend valentines day together." I smiled completely happy. "Were going to watch right now in our hotel room. Were all rooting for you!" I heard Lou in the background.
"Wifey we shall not let Harry intervin on out love. I love you the most!" He yelled and I think Harry punched him because all I heard was "ow" and "Zaynnnnnn".
"Jesy, Jade, Leigh-Anne, and Perrie are here." I said while putting my phone on speaker. I heard Zayn yell "Perrie!"
"Yes Zayn Perrie now move." I heard Harry.
"Perrie Zayn has a crush on you." Niall yelled in the background. Perrie giggled along with all the girls. The phone I'm guessing dropped because all we heard was the boys trying to get Zayn off Niall.
"Ignore the idiots ladies." Liam said. The producer came in saying it was time for my performance. "Good luck Claire!" Liam said after he hung up. I handed my phone to jade. The nerves were increasing as I got closer to my actual performance. A lot of people were in the studio cheering and waiting for me to come on. The girls were standing off to the side cheering me on as well.
I walked up and the place erupted in screams when I made my way to the stage. I waved and got ready to perform Who Says, my first single for my album. The people sang along with me and danced. The song was about Alex but not just about her it's about every other girl out there who believes there not beautiful. We aren't perfect but we are all beautiful no matter what anybody says. When I finished we went to commercials, during the break a piano was brought out and placed in the middle. I went to sign autographs and take pictures until the producer said we were on in 2. I walked back up stage and sat down in front of the piano.
That moment I was thinking of Alex and her life. She was the most strongest person I knew. I remember going to London and coming back home for the summer. At the time I hadn't had a clue what had happened in her life. Ian didn't have a clue either because he would have told me. Alex would always smile and laugh with us putting aside her past. On the outside she would put on a smile when she was with us but on the inside she was crying for help. To me she was made of steel. To me shes a warrior that's why I named the song Warrior cause she is one to me. I took a deep breath before being announced. The audience screamed but quieted down after I started with the first keys.
"This is a story that I have never told I gotta get this off my chest to let it go
I used the first words of the letter she wrote.
I need to take back the light inside you stole You're a criminal And you steal like you're a pro
Anger built up inside me as I thought of Alex's dad. Tears started building up.
All the pain and the truth I wear like a battle wound So ashamed, so confused I was broken and bruised
I closed my eyes but the tears started falling. Images of what Alex told me from that night started playing in my head.
Now I'm a warrior Now I've got thicker skin I'm a warrior I'm stronger than I've ever been And my armor, is made of steel, you can't get in I'm a warrior And you can never hurt me again
Out of the ashes, I'm burning like a fire You can save your apologies, you're nothing but a liar I've got shame, I've got scars That I will never show I'm a survivor In more ways than you know
Alex was a survivor but not just her any other girl who had gone thru the same and had the strength to get back up was one too.
Cause all the pain and the truth I wear like a battle wound So ashamed, so confused I'm not broken or bruised
Alex had a couple of bruises and scars left and saw them as battle wounds.
'Cause now I'm a warrior Now I've got thicker skin I'm a warrior I'm stronger than I've ever been And my armor, is made of steel, you can't get in I'm a warrior And you can never hurt me
There's a part of me I can't get back A little girl grew up too fast All it took was once, I'll never be the same
More tears fell from my eyes as I remember the letter she wrote.
Now I'm taking back my life today Nothing left that you can say Cause you are never gonna take the blame anyway
Now I'm a warrior I've got thicker skin I'm a warrior I'm stronger than I've ever been And my armor, is made of steel, you can't get in I'm a warrior And you can never hurt me again
No oh, yeah, yeah
You can never hurt me again
I opened my eyes and saw a couple of people in tears. They all clapped and screamed. I smiled feeling better.
~ HARRY's POV ~
We were all watching Claire's performance. My heart ached, I hated seeing her cry. The audience had a couple tears. Claire dried off her tears and walked over to Robin and George. She sat down between them and smiled.
"Do you see this I'm in tears." Robin said smiling. "That was a beautiful song."
"Did you write that? I see it's not in your album." George said looking at the CD in front of him.
"No I just helped write it. It was mostly written by the person who's the song about. I wouldn't really call it a song, it's a story."
"Well it's a very inspiring story to get back up." Robin said. Claire thanked her and smiled.
"So there were rumours swirling as to why you left your release party." Robin said. I haven't heard any so this should be good.
"There was one saying you and Harry Styles decided to elope?" We all started laughing here as to how stupid that was. "Harry when did you get married. I was suppose to be your best man." Lou joked.
"Ha! No that never happened. It was a family emergency and that's all." They both nodded and started talking about her album. They praised her on her songs and on how many albums she's sold. She talked about maybe going on tour this year but she didn't know.
"So how's Harry?" Robin asked and the crowd screamed. Claire smiled at her and George.
"He's doing good."
"What are you both doing for valentines day?" George asked.
"That's private." She winked at the camera. I smiled.
They went on to talk about upcoming movies she might be doing. Claire said goodbye and the show ended. I was a lucky guy. Claire was the most beautiful singer/actress out there and as Miranda said the publicity wasn't at all bad. I loved Claire ALOT and I'm going to make sure it stays that way.