Finally My Forever
had a perfect voice to match his perfect face. He was officially perfect. There was something about a guy who could sing, and singing was something Micah Bennett did well. He smiled as he performed, and he never ever missed a note. He moved around the stage, interacting with his band mates during the times he wasn't singing. I loved everything about his stage presence, and so did the rest of the crowd. Everyone's attention was focused on the stage as they danced and swayed to the music.
    I don't know how many songs they played, maybe eight or so. I was too transfixed to count. I didn't want the set to end. I had absolutely no interest in seeing The Miffs. "Can you believe how good they were?" Gigi said, as they left the stage.
    I shook my head, looking stunned, which cracked her up. "I had no idea what to expect," I said. "I can't believe they're opening for The Miffs in a place like this. They should be famous."
    She shrugged and raised her eyebrows at me. "Maybe they will get famous," she said. "Then you can marry a rock star."
    I was about to make a joke about being married to a famous guy when I saw something that turned my wonderful evening a terrible one. The members of Sweet East were exiting a door on the far side of the stage. I caught sight of them since no one else was standing over there. Micah was the first one out, and I smiled for a second thinking I'd finally have the chance to talk to him. But then, out of nowhere, a blonde girl ran up to him. I watched as she threw herself into his arms.
    I had to swallow to keep my throat from closing up completely. I kept watching, hoping he would push her off like some sort of unwanted, pesky fan, but he didn't. He smiled and bent to kiss her. It wasn't just a quick peck on the lips; it was a real kiss—one that lasted long enough that the rest of his band walked around them, leaving him behind.

 
    Chapter 5
     
     
    I stared at Micah and the blonde for several long, horrible seconds before Gigi, who was standing next to me, realized what I was gawking at.
    "Ohh," I heard her say from beside me. I could tell by the way she said it that she knew I'd be disappointed at the sight.
    "Let's go," I said, feeling humiliated. I peeled my eyes off the happy couple and turned to face Gigi.
    She was looking at me like I was out of my mind. "Did you say let's go?"
    "Yeah, let's get out of here."
    Her brow furrowed as she smirked at me. "We haven't even seen The Miffs… the band who we just paid 15 dollars to see."
    "Not me," I said. I glanced around to make sure no one in the crowd was listening to me, and then I pointed in the direction of Micah and the blonde.
    "I'm not gonna stay and watch that all night."
    She let out a little laugh. "Then don't look at them," she said, as if that was obvious.
    "You can't seriously think we're gonna stay," I said.
    "You can't seriously think we're gonna leave," she replied. "We paid to see The Miffs."
    "Gigi, please," I pleaded.
    She stared at me trying to figure out how in the world I was so affected by a guy I had only met earlier that day. "Carly, I wish you could step outside yourself and see that this really isn't a big deal. It's not like he's going to come over here and laugh at you for coming. If you end up talking to him tonight we'll just act like we're here to see The Miffs, which we are!"
    "I'm definitely not going to talk to him tonight," I said, disappointment evident in my tone.
    She cocked her head and stared into my eyes, searching for truth. "Did he lead you to believe he wanted to be with you tonight?"
    I could tell she was being protective of me. I shook my head. "No," I insisted sadly. "I guess I was just hoping…" I trailed off, shaking my head. "It's stupid." I let out a defeated sigh and she put her hand on my arm.
    "What's stupid is if you let this little hiccup ruin our night." She patted me on the arm and smiled, trying to get me to smile too. "Seriously, Carly, there are so many hot guys here tonight—just look

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