Jez and Morgead: SuperStar Chapter 10, a night world series fanfic

I don't own Night World or 'The Gift of a Friend' by Demi Lovato.

Jez and Morgead: SuperStar

Chapter 10

Jez POV

I held Morgead's hand as we made our way back to the stage.

When he'd almost kissed me earlier, I'd almost hyperventilated. My heart felt like it was going to burst from my chest.

I'd wanted it like I'd never wanted anything before.

I hoped it wouldn't cause us to lose what we already had.

"It's going to be pretty crazy after the concert. Do you want to stay back-stage?" I asked.

"OK," he answered. "Are you going to be playing the piano?" he motioned towards the far end of the stage, where a piano was.

"Yeah, for the finale," I answered.

I took a deep breath and stepped out on stage.

Everyone started cheering, like usual, and I waved and smiled before starting to sing again.

There were four songs that I had covered before the finale, which was The Gift of a Friend. I'd loved that song since it came out and jumped at the chance to be able to sing a cover. I'd arranged the song similarly to how Demi Lovato had arranged it. I walked up to the piano and adjusted the microphone that was attached to it. I started singing.

"Sometimes you think you'll be fine by yourself
'Cause a dream is a wish that you make all alone
It's easy to feel like you don't need help
But it's harder to walk on your own,

"You'll change inside when you realize,

"The world comes to life and everything's bright
From beginning to end when you have a friend by your side
That helps you to find the beauty you are
When you open your heart and believe in the gift of a friend
The gift of a friend,

"Someone who knows when you're lost and you're scared
There through the highs and the lows
Someone you can count on, someone who cares
Beside you wherever you'll go,

"You'll change inside when you realize,

"And when your hope crashes down
Shattering to the ground you, you feel all alone
When you don't know which way to go
And there's no signs leading you home, you're not alone,

I played the last few bars and then stopped. The crowd erupted in cheers and waited expectantly, probably waiting for the next song.

I stepped away from the piano, taking my microphone.

"That was the last song. Most of the covers will be in my new album, and I am starting to write some songs. Hope you enjoyed the evening!"

They cheered as I walked off stage back to Morgead. I switched off the microphone.

"I always worry when they cheer when I go off stage," I muttered to him.

He laughed. "You did great, Jez."

I sighed. "Thanks. It's time to go do some autographs now."

"Is that fun?"

"Think about it. Writing your name again and again gives you cramps."

He just laughed again and followed me to the back corridor that had a door out to the parking lot.

"Wait a second," I said. I got out a piece of paper and a pen and wrote my mobile number down. "Take this. It's my new phone number. Phone me tomorrow."

He took it and smiled in thanks, then turned.

Morgead POV

She hadn't changed one bit.

She was still the person she had been; only she seemed happier than before. Was that because of me?

I hoped so.

I could her gaze on me. It followed me down the corridor as I found my way outside to my car. I held the piece of paper with her number tightly, as if someone might come to try and steal it.

Once I got to my car, I got in it and just gazed into space.

I would see her tomorrow, I knew that. It was too good an opportunity to miss.

I pushed the piece of paper with her number on it into my pocket, and twisted the key to start the engine, glancing at the clock. Eleven 'o'clock. And I had to get up early tomorrow to go see the kids at the hospital, then I had work...

Oh, it was not use. I couldn't continue thinking about my usual routine.

I hardly payed attention to the road as I drove home.