AUTHOR NOTE: This is a dedicated one shot I wrote for a friend's brithday.
You were nervous as you waited backstage. You're long-time friend Rob Benedict had invited you to audition for the first female vocal spot in his band Louden Swain. You would be an honorary member who would sing with them during Supernatural conventions and events. You looked around and saw other honorary members. Such as Jensen Ackles, Richard Speight, and the one that made your stomach flutter Mark Pellegrino. You have had a crush on the actor for as long as you could recall. "It's about time Y/N," Rob said, "you ready?".
"I hope so," you told him taking a drink of water, "a little nervous,".
"You've got a killer voice," he said, "just have fun up there and you'll kill it,". You nodded as he went on stage. Rob was running a singing competition looking for a new female vocal for the band. Girls would sing for a small group of fans, bandmates, and some cast members who would then vote for the best singer to join the band. "Ok, guys lets hear it for the next lady to come up on stage. She is a personal friend of mine," Rob said, "give it up for Y/N!," he shouted as you hurried on stage and hugged him. "What are you gonna sing for us?" he asked.
"Stairway To Heaven," you announced as he handed you the microphone. The music started and before long the small audience watching was lost within the song you sung. You were so into the song you never noticed how intensely a certain blue-eyed actor was watching you and listening. Like you had completely enchanted him. When you finished your song the crowd went insane.
"Wow," Rob said taking the microphone back, "I think that's the loudest cheering we've heard,". You blushed and hurried off stage. Rob walked over to the others to help with the judging.
"Who was that songbird?" Mark asked.
"Y/N?" he said, "family friend,". Mark knew exactly who had his vote. A little while later Rob called all the girls who had auditioned for the part out onto the stage. "Ok, it wasn't easy," Rob said, "but the guys finally picked our lady of the mic,". He unfolded a piece of paper and read it, "and the winner is," the sound of a drum roll rumbled through the room, "Y/N!,". Your eyes widened. The guys had actually picked you. "Congrats Y/N," Rob said, "you are the new honorary member of Louden Swain,".
A few days later you were at a convention and watching as the band warmed up for the night. Basically watching them act like goofballs while they set up. "Ok Y/N you'll be singing One Way Or Another with Kim," Rob told you. You nodded. As the night went on you watched as the band performed. You were very excited when the guys sang Up On Cripple Creek. You loved hearing Mark sing. His voice was unlike any others you've heard. You could listen to him sing all day. Hell, you could listen to him talk all day. Soon it was your turn to join Kim on stage and you two killed the song. Of course, Kim killed it harder, but you had fun just being on stage with her. Mark watched your performance backstage. He couldn't help but find himself intrigued by you. Your voice, your energy. It was attractive to him. After the show, you were getting ready to leave when Rob invited you to an after-party. You declined saying you just wanted to get dinner head to your hotel for the night. As you were gathering your things you felt a tap on your shoulder. You looked behind you to see Mark.
"Hello Y/N," he greeted, "I overheard you and Rob and I was on my way to get dinner myself. You're welcome to join,".
"I don't wanna impose," you said scolding yourself. Were you actually trying to turn down dinner with Mark Pellegrino?!
"You won't be," he said, "I'm offering. Please?" he asked again. You smiled. He was being sweet.
"Sure Mark," you agreed, "it actually sounds really nice,". He smiled and held out his arm for you and you gladly took it blushing a little. During dinner, you and Mark talked about work and life. You did notice how he only really wanted to talk about you. It made you feel special. You had butterflies in your stomach at first, but you soon found yourself at ease. Mark listened to every little story you told. You even discovered you were both staying at the same hotel and Mark insisted on walking you to your room. He wanted to talk to you as much as possible. You were a little sad when you reached your door. "This is me," you said.
"I had a great time," he said. You smiled.
"I did too," you said, "Thank you, Mark, for dinner,". He smiled.
"My pleasure," he said leaning over and kissing your cheek, "goodnight Songbird," You blushed at the nickname as you entered your hotel room.
As time went on you and Mark spent more time together. Either backstage at conventions, concerts, and he would even invite you onto the set sometimes to watch his scenes. You soon found yourself falling for the amazing man you've come to know. One night after a convention in Mark's hometown everyone was at the airport to head off to another convention when you suddenly discovered you're plane ticket was missing. "Crap," you said as Rob and Mark walked by.
"Everything ok Y/N?" Rob asked.
"I think I lost my plane ticket," you said.
"Can you get another one?" Rob asked.
"Barely," you said, "and the only other plane to Virginia is tomorrow morning and I already gave up my hotel room,".
"Well, I actually live here," Mark said, "you can stay with me and I'll get you a ticket to fly with me tomorrow,".
"Mark, I couldn't let you do that," you said, but he cut you off.
"I insist," he said, "I am not letting you sit here all night,". You thought his offer over and smiled.
"Ok, but I'm cuddling Frankie the whole time or no deal," you teased. He chuckled.
"Deal," he said. You soon found yourself in Mark's car as he headed toward his house. You were nervous, but you didn't understand why. You and Mark hung out all the time. True you had never really been alone with him. Not overnight. You arrived at his house and followed him in. You looked around.
"It's even more beautiful than in the pictures Mark," you stated. He smiled. "Nothing compared to you," he thought to himself.
"Thank you," he said. You sat down on the couch and as soon as you did Frankie jumped up and started to sniff you.
"Hey Frankie," you said petting him, "big fan,". Soon the little brown dog was curled up in your lap as you pet him and unshamefully baby talked to him. That's when it sank in for Mark. Seeing you click with Frankie like you did sealed the deal. He was officially in love with you.
"Can I get you something to drink?" he asked.
"Water would be fine," you said. He grabbed two bottles from his fridge and sat down beside you as he handed you one, "Thank you for letting me stay Mark,".
"Anything for you Songbird," He said. You looked down blushing at the nickname you've come to love yet again. Mark noticed and smiled. Not being able to fight it anymore he gently cupped your chin in his hand and made you look at him. He leaned in and softly pressed his lips to yours. You froze. "Sorry," he said, "I've wanted to do that for so long,". Your eyes widened.
"You have?" you asked. You couldn't believe what had happened let alone what he just said.
"Y/N," he said softly taking your hands in his, "I've fallen for you. I was intrigued by you since the minute you auditioned for Rob's band. Over time I just fell more and tonight seeing you with Frankie. You've completely stolen my heart,". You weren't sure what to say? You swore you were dreaming. You couldn't be this lucky, could you? "If you don't feel the same I understand," Mark said snapping you from your shock. You gently cupped his cheek in your hand.
"Of course I feel the same way Mark," you said. He smiled and leaned in giving you a longer, soft kiss as he wrapped his arms around you. At that moment everything was perfect. The next morning you woke up to discover you and Mark had fallen asleep snuggled up on the couch together. It was so peaceful and he looked so beautiful. You just laid there. Not wanting anything to change. And it didn't until Frankie jumped up on Mark and woke him up with Doggy kisses. You giggled as you listened to Mark complain about doggy breath hoping for more mornings like this to come.