Promise

"Would it be all right if I spent tonight being loved by you" he sang. His voice was like an angel. His golden hair fell over his eyes, which were sparkly blue and staring down at me. He was perfect. "God what am I doing here?" I thought to myself, I haven't seen this guy in 7 years.

We went to school together, they were my best school days, when they were fun, when I didn't get bullied. He really cheered me up, kept me laughing. I really liked him back then. For 3 years I liked him and never told him. I was so afraid that he would hate me. I didn't want to lose him as a friend. So many of my friends abandoned me when I needed them the most. He didn't, he stuck with me. I was convinced he liked me, by the way he acted. We used to walk around holding hand, he'd carry my bag for me, and would always protect me, but when school ended we drifted apart. I went onto college, and he went onto music. I couldn't believe it one day while I was taking a break from my studies, I switched the telly on and there he was, gorgeous as ever. I'd always new he'd go far. WESTLIFE was the name of the band. He sung lead for most of the songs. My heart melted with each word he sung. I had to see him. I had to talk to him. I had felt so empty since I left him that day after school. I watched every TV show he was on, and read every magazine he was in. He hadn't changed much. He still messed around. I missed him so much. There wasn't a day that went by that I never regretted not telling him how I felt. As soon as I heard about the tour I knew I had to go. I made sure I had front row tickets. I was so nervous. I prayed that he would remember me, although I'm sure he hadn't. Even if he did he wouldn't recognise me. The day came, I stood in the crowd surrounded by screaming teenage girls, I felt so out of place.

When the show started all I could do was stand and stare. I watched him dance and jump around. Where did all this confidence come from. I felt so proud of him. It came to his turn to talk. He asked for the light to go up so he could see everyone. He looked around, his eyes stopped at me. They widened almost as much as his smile. He recognised me. I was so happy. He had to carry on with his bit, but shortly after this I got a tap on the shoulder by one of the security guards. He asked me to go with him. I followed him out of the arena. He showed me to a black limo waiting in the car park. He gave me a key as I got in. He told the driver where to take me.

I sat in the empty hotel room and waited. I was lost in thought as a knock came from the other side of the door. Before I could answer it the door was open, and he was standing there. I was lost for words.

"Nat....i can't believe its you! He said closing the door. I smiled, my heart thumping against my chest. I walked towards him. He wrapped his arms around me. I felt safe once again, like I did back in school.

"I'm sorry I didn't phone" he apologised. I squeeze tighter around his waist. I didn't want to let him go again.

"Nat...there's something I want to say to you" he said moving away and looking at me.

"Would it be all right if I spent tonight being loved by you" he sang. My heart melted I remember why I had come here. I had to tell him

"I love you Nat!" He got there first. "I've always loved you" he looked at me with a serious expression. A smile broke across my face.

"I love you too Bryan. I've missed you, I never wanna lose you again!" He shook his head.

"Your not going to lose me ever again I promise" he said as he put his arms around me again. I looked up at him. He slowly leaned in and pressed his lips against mine. Our first kiss. It was exactly how I had imagined it all those years ago. It was then I knew that this promise was never going to be broken.