Yes, You Are Worth It

"Hey guys," I say walking up to their table. The brew was holding an open mic night, a suggestion I had made at a few staff meetings ago. I was working it, as well as opening with song; since it was my suggestion.

"Hey Em," they all said in reply at once.

I asked "Are you alright for drink?" They all quickly nodded their head gesturing to their semi-full cups.

My manager spoke "Thank-you for attending our first open mic night, we hope to have more in the future. For now though, please welcome Emily Fields to the stage." I winked at my friends surprised faces, they didn't know I was going to sing tonight; only knowing I had to work.

Walking up onto stage, I adjust the microphone to allow me to sit and play the guitar "Hey and welcome. This song has spoken, so many volumes to me ever since my break up with my three year girlfriend just last week. I'm still processing everything and this is helping, along with the support of my friends." I do a little head nod to my friends in Hanna, Aria and Spencer; who all smile in return.

After taking one swallow deep breath, which I released into the microphone; I began to strum the guitar strings lightly.

Emily: "We clawed, we chained our hearts in vain. We jumped never asking why," I shrug my shoulders because I never asked why she was breaking up with me; after three solid years together.

Emily: "We kissed, I fell under your spell. A love no one could deny." At hearing the door open, I looked slightly and was surprised to see Paige standing there. Paige, was girlfriend of three years; who broke up with me only a week ago and gave no reason.

Emily: "Don't you ever say I just walked away, I will always want you. I can't live a lie, running for my life, I will always want you." I sung directly to Paige. Even though my heart was hurting, I'd still take her back within a single heartbeat.

Emily: "I came in like a wrecking ball, I never hit so hard in love. All I wanted was to break your wall. All you ever did was wreck me, yeah, you, you wreck me." At singing that Paige wrecked me, I felt slow tears roll down my cheek.

Emily: "I put you high up in the sky and now, you're not coming down." I looked up to the roof with a shake of the head.

Emily: "It slowly turned, you let me burn and now, we're ashes on the ground." I looked down at the dirt on the floor and released a small sigh.

Emily: "Don't you ever say I just walked away, I will always want you." My voice broke, struggling to sing while crying but I powered through. Looking up at Paige, who also had tears rolling down her face.

Emily: "I can't live a lie, running for my life, I will always want you." Shocking myself and the audience, I stood up from my seat and moved down from the stage; still singing as I walked towards Paige.

Emily: "I came in like a wrecking ball, I never hit so hard in love. All I wanted was to break your wall, all you ever did was wreck me." I sung standing directly in front of Paige, I was amazed that anyone could hear me without a microphone.

Emily: "I came in like a wrecking ball. Yeah, I just closed my eyes and swung. Left me crashing in a blazing fall. All you ever did was wreck me, yeah, you, you wreck me." I spoke the words wreck me, trying to highlight my words more.

Emily: "I never meant to start a war, I just wanted you to let me in and instead of using force. I guess I should've let you win. I never meant to start a war, I just wanted you to let me in, I guess I should've let you win." I shrug thinking I shouldn't of pushed.

Emily: "Don't you ever say I just waled away, I will always want you." Stopping playing guitar, I reached out with right hand to caress Paige's cheek.

Emily: "I came in like a wreaking ball, I never hurt so hard in love. All I wanted was to break your walls, all you ever did was wreck me. I came in like a wreaking ball. Yeah, I just closed my eyes and swung. Left me crashing in a blazing fall. All you ever did was wreck me. Yeah, you, you wreck me. Yeah, you, you wreck me." I finished the remainder of the song off strongly. I hoped I showed Paige how much this breakup was hurting me, as well as how much I still loved her; despite her breaking up with me. I still wanted for Paige to be my forever girl. I could hear my manager speaking in the background but my focus was only on Paige, I couldn't tell what she was thinking and it was driving me insane.

Paige swallowed deeply before saying "I never meant to start a war. I just didn't know how to let you in or break my walls for you."

"Paige, what's going on?" I asked.

"Can we talk, somewhere private?" Paige said looking around the room.

"Sure thing," I say taking her hand and leading her to the back room that only staff members are allowed in.

"Here," I said handing Paige a bottle water from the mini fridge, as we both sat down on the sofa.

"Thanks. You always know how to take care of me."

"Always," I say with a small smile.

Paige spoke after take a few sips of water "I shouldn't have broken up with you, I hate myself for doing that."

"It's okay Paige. If you just needed time or space, you just need to ask for that."

"I don't know what I need. My heads been all over the place since Wednesday."

"What happened?" I asked placing a supportive hand on Paige's shoulder.

"After you dropped me home from our swimming date, I walked into my house to find my Mum on the couch crying. My Dad, he is gone; he has left us."

"Oh my, Paige," I say pulling her into my arms.

"That's not even the worst part."

"What else?"

"Apparently he has another family, some blonde hair bimbo; that's half his age and pregnant."

"I am so sorry that this is happening to you," I sooth, running a small hand up and down Paige's arm. I could feel Paige moving to cling onto me tighter and I did my very best to comfort her.

Paige whispered into my shoulder "I'm sorry I didn't tell you. Did I blow it between us, by breaking up with you?"

"Paige, I don't get into relationship that easy. You know this, especially after what happened with Alison. So, when I asked you out three years ago, I knew it wasn't going to be all smooth sailing. Especially now, when we have some pretty important future decision to make. So, no Paige you haven't blown it with us."

Paige cut me off with "I thought I had because you didn't fight or even talk to me."

"That's because you looked in pain, I wasn't sure if it was my place anymore to care; whether you wanted me to care. I didn't know where I stood with you, so I thought space was what you needed."

"I always want you to care about me, Emily."

"Good because I couldn't stop, even if I tried."

I then asked "How'd you know I'd be at the brew?"

"Well, you've only talked about this event for a whole month now. Plus, Hanna told me to get my shit together and apologise for being stupid."

"I'm sorry about Hanna, she's just protective."

"It's okay. I'm glad you have people who care about you."

"They just don't like seeing me hurt or upset."

"I'm really sorry Emily."

"It's okay sweetie. Do you want me to drive home?"

"No, can I stay here for a while? I don't want to go home, yet."

"Of course. I can make you a hot chocolate and sit with you."

"Are you sure? Won't your boss be upset?"

"Not if I offer to work every weekend for the next month, all full shifts."

"No Em, don't do that just for me. You hate full weekend shift, it's okay. I can just sit by myself."

"It's fine Paige. You are so worth it."

"I'm not Em."

"You are Paige and we are not debating this, because you will not win."

"Okay but only if your sure."

"I am. Now come on, some of the singers tonight are actually good," I say standing up.

"Emily!" Paige called before I could open the door.

"Yeah sweetie," I say turning around to face her.

Paige stood, walking over to me "I am so lucky to have you in my life, I love you so much."

"I love you too Paige, I will always be here for you no matter what," I say wrapping my arms around her tightly. Pulling back slightly, I look down into Paige eyes and when the moment was right I leant forward to connect my lips with Paige's.

When Paige pulled back from the kiss, I spoke "I really do love you Paige McCullers," all Paige could do in return was smile.

With that we eventually walked out of the office, I guided Paige to a free table while I went to make her hot chocolate and square everything away with my boss; who was really cool about everything.

"Hey sweetie," I whisper pecking the top of her head before placing the hot chocolate in front of her and sitting down next to her.

"Thank-you. Everything okay with your manager?"

"Yeah, she actually thinks I'm being a very sweet girlfriend."

"You are, I can attest to that."

"Good," I say modestly with a smile. I watched as Paige took her first sip of hot chocolate, instantly smiling at the taste.

Paige stated "Only you can make this good of a hot chocolate."

"I'm glad you like it sweetie." Paige smiled before leaning over to peck my lips. Over Paige's shoulder, I could see the girls watching me closely. Knowing the girls, I mouthed 'it's okay. We are okay and back together.' I received hesitant smiles from the girls but I knew regardless of their own personal thoughts they were happy for me and would be happy for me.

Paige asked "Everything okay?"

"Everything's great," I say pulling my chair closer to Paige, so I could wrap my arm around her. Paige smiled at me and turned to continue watching the open mic night while also drinking her hot chocolate. I sat watching the show, I couldn't help but thinking about my future with Paige and one day calling Paige my wife. I smiled to myself at the idea, that was definitely going to happen.

"Love you," I whispered as I pecked Paige's cheek.

The End.

A/N: Hey guys, so here in Australia. I started writing this probably around 4:00am on the 24th of December 2017. And I am now publishing this at 3:00am on the 25th of December. So, I would like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas. I hope it is a day of celebration and joy, with family or friends. Whether it's snowing or sunny, I hope the day is a good one filled with laughter and merry cheer. I know you haven't heard from me much this year, which I am still sorry for but in the new year; I will true my best to post more stories. Thank-you for reading this one-shot. Merry Christmas One and All ~KJ99!