Silke was sitting at the bar of the venue, having a drink by her lonesome. Her friends were in front of the stage, they had talked her into coming with them to the HIM concert. The girl loved the band as much as her friends did, if not more, but Ville's lyrics just brought back all these bad memories. It was like the Finn knew everything about her. And it was just too painful...
The girl was so caught up in her thoughts she didn't notice that someone sat down next to her.
"You are going to miss the show." A deep voice said, startling the girl.
Not really interested in having any sort of contact; she replied without looking up "I can hear the band from here, I don't feel like being around too many people."
"What if I can get you a spot where you have a great view and there aren't too many people? Would you go watch the band then?" the stranger asked quietly.
The girl turned her head and looked in the most beautiful eyes she had ever seen. Damn she thought to herself I'm really fucked up if I don't even recognize his voice.
"And why would you do that?" she asked defensively "and what are you doing out here anyway? Don't you have to get ready?"
"Hmm you're cute when you get defensive." he said with an amused smile "and yeah I should get backstage, so let's go."
Is he serious? She wonders but what if he is, who does he thinks he is? "And why would I go with you? Just because you're Ville Valo or something?" she said a bit mad.
His smile disappeared and he became really insecure: "Euhm... yes... I mean... no... I don't know..." he said crestfallen "I just thought it would cheer you up a bit, cause you looked so sad."
"Yeah I just broke up with my girlfriend and every song you ever wrote makes me think about her... It's like you've been watching me or something." she blurted out.
"VILLE!!" Seppo screamed "Stop hitting on that poor girl and get on stage!!"
"She's gay so I can't hit on her and I'll be there in a sec!!" he yelled back.
"Oh sorry, I yelled that out, I hope you're not mad at me?" he asked shyly.
"No Ville I'm not mad, this way no-one will hit on me and I can just drink my beer." she said indifferently.
"So you're not coming backstage?" the singer asked disappointed.
"Does that offer still stand after what I said?" she asked surprised.
"Ofcourse sweetheart, I even hope you'll hang out for a while after the show, you seem really interesting and it's fun to talk to a girl who isn't interested in getting in my bed." he said with the cutest smirk.
"Well then I accept I'll send a text message to my friends later." she said and followed him backstage.
Seppo looked surprised that Silke followed Ville. Ville was dawdling, he wanted to introduce her to everyone, he really liked her and when she talked about her girlfriend his heart broke...
"Ville get on stage, I'll stay after the show so you can introduce me then." Silke said commanding.
Ville signed to the stage master he was ready and Seppo smiled and wondered who that girl was, and how did she put a spell on Ville! Seppo watched her while she looked for a spot to watch the show. She looked so at ease here, like she belonged, not like other fan girls that came backstage.
Silke made herself comfortable and watched the show, the boys looked great and sounded awesome, she was glad her friends talked her into this! She was really looking forward to the new cd and now she heard a few new songs!
She noticed Ville searching for her when he got a chance so she moved so he could see her, it was the least she could do and this way she saw the crowd too. She was glad she was back here, she would have felt terrible between those people...
Right here in my arms started, her favorite song but oh so true and she hoped she could keep it dry. The reminiscing girl didn't notice that Ville changed the lyrics in right there in her arms as tears fell on her hands.
Damned that girl why did she love her so much?
Ville saw Silke was crying and he wanted to hug her so he signalled to Linde to play a solo. Before she realised that wasn't supposed to be there she saw Ville come over and felt his hands pull her up on her feet and into his arms.
It felt so good to be so close to someone. She felt so safe. Lately she pushed everyone away that tried to get close, thinking she didn't deserve to be comforted.
After a minute he whispered "I'm sorry kulta, wish I could take away the pain." He gave her a sweet kiss on her forehead and went back on stage.
The boys looked at Ville as if to ask "What? How? When? Who?" But he just sang the next song, killing loneliness. You could hear a tremble in his voice. How did this girl get so deep? Why do I want to protect her? I don't even know if she likes me? She's gay so really out of my league! Maybe a sex change? But I really hope we can be friends to start with.
As she dried her tears, she got a text message: "How did you get backstage? You never told us you knew Ville?" She looked at the crowd and saw her friends. She smiled and answered: "I don't know him, just met him. I'll ask if you guys can join me."
