Chapter 21

Taylor:

Taylor was sitting outside the back door of the venue hall smoking a cigar. He was enjoying a little peace and quiet before all of the chaos set in. He was feeling down, tired, and well just down right exhausted. He had made up his mind after this tour he was going to take a nice vacation. He stood up taking on the last little bit of his cigar before putting it out. He was about to walk inside when he saw her walking down the street. The chills took over his body and his knees grew weak. I thought for a moment he might actually pass out but quickly tried as hard as he could to pull himself together. She looked as if she were talking to someone on the phone. He couldn't move. All he could do was stare. She had finally glanced up and took a double take then froze in her tracks.

Together they stood frozen in time as if the world had stopped just for them.

Eternity seemed to pass before she regained herself and turned to walk away.

Before he knew what he was doing his body took over and started to chase after her.

"Scarlett. Wait. Please" he yelled out.

He could see she hesitated but evenitally stopped. She spun quick on her heels and was now face to face with him there noses almost touching.

"What! What do you want Taylor." She said yelling at him.

Catching him off guard by her yelling he struggled to answer. " I uh I wanted to see what you were doing here. In Memphis that is. " he stammered.

"I'm here to watch the show."

Surprised by her answer he smiled.

"To watch our show?"-t

"Yes. Zac sent tickets. Would hate for them to go to waste. Besides Danielle needed someone to come with her." She replied.

"Oh. Ok" he said still smiling. He didn't realize how much he had truly missed her until that moment looking at her in her eyes. She looked different in a good way but he couldn't put his finger on exactly how. He could tell she had cut her hair. It no longer hung at the small of her back but more under her shoulder blades. Her skin was so tan like she had been laying out at the beach everyday. Overall still as stunning he decided.

"What are you looking at?" Scarlett snapped at him.

He had lost it. He backed her up against the building wall, cupped her face in his hands and kissed her. He was shocked but very pleased when he hasn't objected but instead go limp beneath him. His affect of her hadn't changed. He was glad of that. He pulled away slowly watching her trying to come back to her senses. She didn't say a word just stared.

"Sorry. I couldn't help myself." He said as he ran his hands through her hair.

He turned to look as he heard someone calling his name. It was Ike it was time to go get ready.

"You look amazing. I better go. It was good to see you again." He said before kissing her again and then walking inside with a huge smile on his face.

Danielle:

Her and Zac had arrived back just in time for Zac to go to sound check. She was about to txt Scarlett when she saw her just leaning against the building in a daze.

"Hey! What are you doing standing her alone?" Danielle asked snapping her fingers in her face.

"Taylor kissed me. " she said breathlessly

"Oh shit! You saw him?!? Let alone kissed him?!?! Scarlett!!! You promised!!'l Danielle whined

"He just kind of came out of no where and next thing I knew I was up against the wall. " Scarlett informed her.

Danielle could see taylor had won her over. She was still afraid for her friend. She didn't want her to get hurt again.

Danielle took her hand an headed to the front doors to go inside to wait the show to start.

Taylor:

Taylor was on a high and couldn't come down. He was now questioning his stupid judgment in choosing Natalie over Scarlett. He had wasted so much time for Natalie to just end it the way she did. Not only that but he had hurt Scarlett bad he was sure and was certain it left a pretty good scar that would take time to heal. He had an idea though but he would need Ike and Zacs approval and help. Running all over the place he found Ike and Zac sitting in a room eating as usual.

"Hey guys! I need to call a meeting. It's important. I need your help. " Taylor said excitedly.

"What is it?" Ike asked

Zac could see it plain as day on Taylor's face. He had seen Scarlett.

Scarlett:

They had gotten in early enough they had fairly decent spots. Dead center about 2nd row. Soon people were packing in and the excitement level rose. Scarlett always loved being at concerts. All the people and energy was an amazing feeling.

"Are you ready?" Danielle asked just as the lights grew dark

"As ready as ill ever be." Scarlett said with a hit of nervousness in her voice.

Screams filled Scarlett's ears. She looked up toward the stage to see the guys walking out. It seemed so surreal to be watching them perform their music in front of a large crowd. Scarlett ordered a couple drinks from the passing waiter. "Let's get this party started right!" She said to herself.

Several songs and drinks later Scarlett was having the best night of her life.

She didn't have a care in the world.

Taylor:

He could keep his eyes off of her. She was having a great time he could tell from the smile on her face. He loved how she was singing and dancing with every song they had played. About an hour into the show all the stage lights went dark except for one..... The one on him. He could see the curious look on Scarlett's face. He sat down at the piano and cleared his throat. "Ok. We are going to take it down a notch or ten. This next song goes out to someone that I hurt very badly. I can never say I'm sorry enough times to make up for the mistake I made. I can only hope she will listen to these words an know that I mean every single one."

He looked Scarlett directly on her eyes put his hands on the keys and belted out "loving you/ like I never have before/ I'm needing you/just to open up the door/ if begging you/might somehow turn the tides/ then tell me to/I've got to get this off my mind."

Taylor finished the last note and Scarlett couldn't move. She was glued to him.

He got up from the piano went to the side of the stage and grabbed a stool that he sit next to his piano. He then hopped off the stage and pointed to Scarlett.

"Come here." He said.

Scarlett took his hand and he led her up on the stage.

"Sit here. I want to tell you something." He told her.

Scarlett sat down on the stool and looked around nervously. He could see the panic in her eyes so he grabbed her chin to turn her face to his.

"Just look at me ok? No one else is here but you ok?"

She shook her head.

"So you are all probably wondering what's going on." He spoke to the crowd. "This is the gorgeous lady in which I made a huge mistake to and I hope I can make it up to her with this." He added

"Just lay down and let your worries sleep/ don't think now the waters dark and deep/Cause you know that I love you and never let go/ and you know ill love you forever/ill love you and never let go/ yes ill love you and never let go"

Taylor had to fight to finish the song. By the ending they both were in tears. He grabbed her hand to lead her off the side of the stage for their intermission.

"Listen Scarlett. I know I have a lot of ground to make up with you if you will let me. I just want you to know that if you are willing to meet me after the show ill explain everything."

Scarlett stood still just looking at him with tears still falling.

"Will you meet me and talk to me? Please?" He asked again.

"Yeah. I will. " she smiled

Taylor wiped her tears away and kissed her forehead and then her lips.

"Thank you. I promise you won't regret it." He kissed her again and turned to head back on stage.

Scarlett contemplated going back into the crowd but opted against it in fear of some crazy fans so she stayed at the side of the stage to watch the rest of the show. She didn't have a clue to what he had to say or do but she have him the benefit of the doubt and decided to listen. After all she did love him.