So Close Yet So Far

Chapter 5

As I watched him perform from afar, I loved it, but I didn't wanna stand there for another 6 to 7 minutes. I went to go find Jessica. I looked all over, and no sight of her or Ryan. Oh lord.

I went searching in places I probably shouldn't have. I found Justin's dressing room, and knocked gently, but no one responded. I walked in, and they were there. Kissing. On the couch. What in the world is going on.

"Jessica?" I cleared my throat, trying hard not to stare.

She jumped up real fast and so did he. They were staring at each other with wide eyes, and glancing at me continuously. 

"I just came to find you to tell you that if you wanna leave or anything, you can. I'm gonna stay for a while. Justin said he wants to speak to me. He basically begged me to stay. But I can see you might have a reason to stay too. You crazy kids have fun." I said, chuckling, winking at Jess. 

I close the door and find my way back to the stage. No sooner did Justin come running backstage.

"Oh, is it over already?" I said, playfully pushing him. He laughed and nodded. 

He pulled my arm, making me follow him to his dressing room. I walk in and Jessica and Ryan were gone. I just ignore it and sit down on the couch. He starts taking off his shirt, changing right in front of me. I couldn't help but to stare at his beautiful body.

"Take a picture, it will last longer" he said, laughing.

"I'm so sorry, oh my gosh." I covered my eyes with my hands, dying of embarassment.

"No, it's okay, I was joking!" he said joyfully.

I turned around while he changed his pants, and then began to face him. We sat down and just began to talk. It first started with a "how are you?" "where are you from?" kind of thing. Then it led to personal conversations. He told me about his childhood, and I shared my childhood experiences. 

He was staring in my eyes, grinning slightly.

I giggled a little. "What?" 

"Nothing -- You just have, gorgeous eyes." 

I began to blush. "I love your eyes." I responded. He slowly scooted closer to me. We kept talking and laughing. A lot. He gave me butterflies. I was nervous at first, but now, I feel like I can be myself around him. I've already told him a lot about me, some things Jessica doesn't even know, but he still gave me that twisted feeling in my stomach. 

We both stood up, and I mentioned that I had to go. We looked at each other for a breif second, he looked down and started to frown. He grasped my hand tightly.

"Okay..Well what are you doing tomorrow night?"

"I'm just going to be sitting at home as usual. You're probably going to be performing right?" I asked, doubtfully.

"Actually, I have a day off. Would you maybe wanna meet somewhere?" 

Oh my goodness. Those butterflies came rushing back.

"I would love to." 

He grabbed my phone, went to my contacts and placed his number in my phone. 

"Text me in the morning and we can discuss, ok?" 

I nodded and smiled as I slowly turned away. He pulled me back, and kissed me gently on my cheek. I blushed and smirked.

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I went back to find Jessica. She was standing near the exit, waiting for me. 

"What took you so long?" she laughed.

"Oh, nothing. Let's go" I said, slightly smiling at the ground.

After we got home, Jessica went straight to sleep. I suppose she was tired. 

I just layed in my bed, staring at the ceiling thinking of tonight, and of Justin. More has happened than I expected and I love it.