-Josh's P.O.V-

My thoughts went quiet as I heard (Y/N) start to sing the first line of 11:59 PM.

I didn't know what to feel. Or how to react.

I stood there. Blank expression.

This song made me feel some type of way. I wasn't sure how to describe it.

Hearing the lyrics (Y/N) wrote about how she actually felt when we broke up made me feel...something.

I would say regret but honestly...I'm not sure if I do regret breaking up with (Y/N).

Because if I hadn't, I wouldn't have ever figured out how much I love her.

Trying to focus, I observe everything about (Y/N).

The way she ran her fingers through her (h/c) hair as she was moving around stage.

Her grin as she hears the rest of the stadium yell back the song she wrote.

The passion in her voice as she belts out the notes almost perfectly.

There was no doubt in mind she was right for me.

No matter if our relationship does have its ups and downs, (Y/N) was amazing and I can't imagine myself with anyone else.

-Your P.O.V-

The concert finally finishes; the band and I step off stage and walk over to the tour bus.

I start thinking about tonight's show.

The way the crowd screamed every song they knew, performing 11:59 PM live for the first time ever.

It all felt so surreal.

I was living my dream...but something was missing.

Was I hallucinating tonight or did I really see Josh?

I can't say it was him just from seeing that bright neon color like the one dyed in his hair.

I roll my eyes.

Ugh, why do I always tend to overthink?

I take a deep breath before entering the tour bus.

-Josh's P.O.V-

"Excuse me- pardon me- 'scuse me-"

Pushing past a sea of people exiting the arena, I try my best to get to the main stage.

Once I finally make it, I practically beg the security guard to let me through.

"Hey, I'm Josh. I need to talk to (Y/N), can I please get backstage?" I tell the guard.

"Sorry, I'm not allowed to let anyone backstage unless said so by a crew member or the band." He apologizes.

I sigh and close my eyes.

Let's try this again.

"I'm Josh Dun. (Y/N)'s ex-boyfriend." I admit.

The guard's eyes widen as he takes a step back.

"Uh, sorry but-"

"Josh?" I hear a voice coming from the backstage area.

I look behind the guard to see Grayson standing there.

"Grayson! Hey, can I come backstage for a minute? I gotta talk-"

"Let him through." Grayson motions the guard to let me come backstage.

"Thank you." I thank the guard before following Grayson.

"So you wanna talk to (Y/N), right?" Grayson says,nonchalant, as we both walk together.

"Uh, y-yeah." I reply, smearing my hands on my jeans nervously.

Grayson stops in front of me.

"Well, it's about time. Good luck, dude. Don't mess this up please." He pats me on the shoulder before walking in another direction.

My eyes focus on (Y/N) about to enter her tour bus.

I hesitate.

Should I bother her?

No, you shouldn't. 

She doesn't want to hear what you have to say. 

You broke her heart.

I re-think everything.

I drove three hours in the dark to be here.

I had to get past a huge crowd of people.

I had to convince security I needed to get backstage.

I even had a mental war with my thoughts about how talking to (Y/N) wouldn't even matter.

That she didn't want to hear what I had to say.

Now that I'm here, there's no way I'm backing out now.

"(Y/N)!" I yell out her name.

She turns her head back, her face a bit confused.

Our eyes lock on each other.

Here goes nothing.

-Your P.O.V-

Josh?

I pause and jump back down from the bus onto the cement.

Walking over to him, my mind starts racing.

That was Josh! I can't believe it. What is he even doing here? I thought he was supposed to be in Ohio.

Stopping in front of the drummer, I look at him.

He takes a deep breath before speaking up.

"Hey." He smiles, looking a bit tense.

I feel my heart start to pulse faster and faster.

I clear my throat before responding.

"Hey." I breathe out.

"I-I know you're busy and I'm sorry but...I need to talk to you." Josh confesses.

Thunder strikes the sky and we both look up to see dark clouds above.

Ignoring that, I wonder what Josh is talking about.

"W-What's up?" I nervously reply.

Josh chuckles anxiously.

"I-" Josh takes a deep breath. "I have no idea how to say this."

What is he talking about?

This is reminding me of the night we broke up.

-FLASHBACK-

"H-Hey, (Y/N). I know you're probably uh...busy right now..."

Oh Josh..

I'm so sorry.

"To be honest, I'm kinda glad you didn't p-pick up, saying this might be a bit easier now."

What's Josh talking about?

I lean up against the counter, looking at the time on the microwave placed on the bus.

11:59 PM.

-FLASHBACK END-

His tone of voice back then sounds so similar tonight.

Except this time, I get to see him face to face.

It was weird. 

I've never seen Josh so nervous.

I try to re-assure myself everything will be fine before Josh finally speaks up.

A/N: OH NO A CLIFFHANGER 

i'm sorry, seriously! i know it's been a while since my last update and me ending this on a cliffhanger is not how i wanted this to go down. i ended it here because i knew if i kept writing, this chapter would take even longer to put out and i know you all would like an update. i appreciate you waiting for so long! but i always want to make my content quality over quantity, which is why I don't update the fastest. (if that makes any sense)

i know you guys really enjoy this story and it means a lot that you do! but please be patient, i know i don't update as fast or as much as I could but it just takes time for me to write what i believe is a good part/addition to this story.

that being said, i hope you liked this chapter.

stay rad!!

-b