The Backstage Crush - Chapter 6

Plot: About a band called Fall Out Boy and a fan called Zoe Williams. Pete Wentz develops a crush on Zoe after seeing her in block 2 at his sold out 'Save Rock and Roll tour'.

Chapter 6 - Decisions.

Pete's P.O.V:

I didn't know what to say. Have I been falling for a 17 year old...newly 18 year old...all this time? I'm 35 now, this is not right. Nice having a same birthday month though. I stared at her and then looked at her mom who looked very cross with me right now. I spoke up finally, "I have to talk to you, alone.". I looked at Zoe seriously and she nodded, she took me out to the back garden and shut the door behind me and walked up to the grass. "Sorry about the mess, this garden is never looking satisfying at all. Now what do you need to tell me?", Zoe asked.

Mom's P.O.V:

I watched as they were talking. I could hear nothing, it was just silence. I crouched down and gave the dog a stroke. I love my dog. But, I had to take my mind off of the dog and set it straight to Zoe. I didn't like this. Not one bit. I was so upset for my little girl. She was out there. I watched even more and I saw she was crying while he was trying to calm her down. I wanted to go out there but I knew they were having a private talk. She went from straight faced, to really happy, to upset and crying. I watched her storm down the steps and open the back door and rush inside. I saw him standing there feeling hopeless. What the hell has he done?!

Pete's P.O.V:

I watched as she went inside and her mom shook her head at me. I watched her mom go after her and I thought, what have I done? I'm so scared that I've ruined a relationship with a fan. Maybe I should go. I walked down the steps and inside and looked at them both. "I should go, I only came to wish you happy birthday.", I confirmed. Zoe stared at me angrily. "So you only came to say happy birthday?! And to upset me with what you said outside! You kept me happy for about a minute and then ruined it all! You're scum!", Zoe shouted aggressively. Zoe's mom shot right up, "Okay what's going on? What was said out there?!". I looked at Zoe and Zoe just stared at the floor with her head in her hands. 

I turned to look at Zoe's mom. I took a deep breath and then began to speak. "I told her that I had a crush on her and that's why I threw her a backstage pass at the Birmingham concert. This is why I kept in contact through Twitter and letters. This is why I got really happy when I found her in London and realized she came to Newcastle too. This is why I was smiling all the time she was there. But she's only 18 and I never realized she was this young, I'm 35 years old. I fancied her when she was 17, it doesn't sound right. I know age may not be a difference to you or to Zoe but to me I don't want to sound horrible on the news or to other people. I don't want a bad name and having this much age difference might get me a bad name, and people may be nasty to your daughter. I can't have that for her. I want her to be happy and I know I can't make her happy. Even if she says I can, I know I can't. I liked her and I thought she was in her early 20's but knowing she's in her late teens makes this harder for me. I really like her and I really wanted to be with her but unfortunately the age is putting me off because of the media out there. If it weren't for the media I'd have gone with her then and there. She's a perfect girl, such full of spirit and she's amazing. I just want her to smile, I don't want her to cry. I want to wipe away her tears right now but I know she won't allow me to. I just want her happy and I hope you can try and calm her down when I leave. It hurts for me to leave, I don't want to leave, it's hard. But, I know I've done wrong, I've upset her and she deserves to be alone with her mother and become happier again. I just want her to know that I've always liked her. I'm happy she knows now.", I explained. 

I took a deep sigh of relief that it's all out in the open now but I knew this wouldn't be good when I heard her age. Her mom looked at me. "The media can suck it. You two would make a great couple. Why stick that amazing relationship because of the media and bullies out there? My daughter would be much more happier if she knew she had the boyfriend she wanted and you are the person she wants. She had such a happy smile when you told her you liked her and then she starts to get upset and starts crying when you can't be with her? And all because of the media? You need to think this through before you leave because if you decide you don't want to be with her BECAUSE of the media or bullies then I don't want you anywhere near my daughter again and I don't want to see you sending letters to her or tweets because I've had enough of stupid boys out there and you're stupid for letting your fame get to your head. Decide now!", her mom shouted. I didn't know what to do, I stood there thinking. I wanted to be with her, but I didn't want the hate on the other side...what to do...

Author's Note

If there are any punctuation problems, or grammar problems ignore them please. :-)