thank you.
I was raising my hand for the last time before the music felt like it was fading out. Everything seemed to get a bit more numb and it’s like I was leaving stage in slow motion. My look glared over to one of the boys who only gave me a short nod and started running.
My heart started pumping and I followed him through the corridors of an arena I have never been in. I stopped abruptly and followed everyone into the dressing room, getting shoved a bit and grabbed my bag, changing in a fresh shirt and getting dragged back out the room to run to the car, waiting to get us back to the hotel and to the airport for a few of us. I jogged past everyone, waved to the crew and disappeared in the black Mercedes that would drive me to the hotel.
I’ve been checking my phone all day after you promised you’d be here later. Waited for the text that said you’re there and waiting. I can’t even begin to describe how bad my heart started racing as I checked it again when I sat into the car and there you were. A simple „I’m here.“ that would safe me. My lips lifted a bit.. they lifted till my cheeks hurt from smiling and I turned my head to watch everyone slap on the windows and scream at the car as we drove out.
I lifted my hand and waved, looked at the faces, so many of them and wondered about their stories for a second. The noise level in the car rose as the lads started talking about the show, getting enthusiastic but I stayed silent and waited. My palms were sweaty, can you believe it?
As soon as the car stopped I jumped out and rushed into the hotel. I even took the stairs because I’ve been too impatient to wait for the elevator.
When I pushed the hotel room door open the first thing I saw was the tv running and I smiled because you’re probably the last person on this planet to watch black and white movies. I walked over and the look on your face when your eyes met mine made me feel more at home than anything else ever has. You sat up and I had to look at you for a moment.
I remembered those lips, eyes.. your skin under my fingertips. Still kills me how beautiful you are. Without loosing another second I dropped my bag and walked over, pulling you over the bed into my arms. I know it may have been a little harsher than I intended it to be but you have to forgive me I couldn’t wait I suppose.
„Hey baby.“ I whispered and buried my face into your hair. Same shampoo. I smiled. I pulled my face back an inch and looked at you, smiling at me like I was the air you breathe, like I was the only thing that could ever make you happy. „How was your flight?“ I could feel my fingers running through your hair and my thumb stroking over your cheek soft. God you’re so fragile sometimes. Sometimes I’m scared to crush you. But then I remember how strong and powerful you are. What a lovely strong woman you’ve become.
I remember how your lips moved when you told me about that one screaming kid on the plane and I remember every tiny smirk and joke you pulled. I’m so happy to have you. You pulled me over onto the bed and though I told you I had to shower twice, you just didn’t mind. Because you love me.
I pulled you in on my chest the way I always did, every time you needed it. Every time you needed me. Breathing you in, just being with you. We talked about my shirt I forgot at your place. The one you „accidentally“ forgot at home and I remember how I thought about sneaking in a freshly worn one into your suitcase so you could sleep in it at night.
Only the „I love you“, you whispered ripped me out of my thoughts and when I looked down I saw the most beautifully shining eyes I have ever seen. I brushed my fingers over your cheek and smiled „I love you too. Thank you for flying over.“
With a nod you tucked me under and I know that I should’ve been the one holding you. I should’ve been strong and broad around you but I’m so weak when you’re close. You make me feel like I could rule the world and like I was so so small at the same time.
Thank you for showing me what love is. Thank you for loving me. Thank you.
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- liz












