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I lad to be in the shadows after the bright stage lights Safe, and giddy with excitey, I turned to face the boys as they launched into "Fiery Life" It nearly blew ed me, then lit my fuse I danced so hard that I practically skyrocketed off the walls When the song ended, I took it down a notch, but ed for the rest of the show

On his way off stage, Chuck raised his hand up for a high-five slap "You're beautiful, babe" I gave hi a s the cheer "Annalisa Annalisa Annalisa" Even Buck gavewonderful happened River stopped to talk to lad Buck did that This is the sort of welcome you deserve"

His attention tookhard fro, but I still wanted to throw myself onto his pheno "Thanks, River That really rinned proudly "Yeah, I heard you tell Chuck that I was your favorite So I think we should show up in soether, just for fun" He held out his hand "Come on, let me escort you back to the bus" I took his hand, and my head spun wildly back in time to the days when I would stare at his poster and let my desire roam We headed toward the bus hand in hand, like lovers strolling in the park, like nealking down the aisle In ination, I was the envy of every woo concerts, I had either waited for the band to get to the bus, or fled there before anyone else had arrived Now, for the first tie door while fans pressed in for a gliroupies descended on us like iron particles to a roped any woot close to him I heard Buck shout, "Back off!" as he peeled soroupies, and I understood why

Thankfully, River protected irl who tried to trade places with his date tonight I wanted to kiss him, but didn't want to start a riot And Jason would not be happy So I let him lead me safely to the bus