^ He's to die for(seriously, I love him)

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December 31, 1989

Rainbow Bar and Grill

Izzy's pov

I take a swig from my diluted drink. As I kept myself company. The smoke through the bar filled my lungs, and I faced it, letting the day's tension and anxieties go away with it. The guys had fanned out around me, probably either getting with a girl or trying to. New Years is just a hook-up and drinking holiday, really.

An aura of anticipation covered the room as I sat alone in the corner beside the bar, mimicking the pace of the music freely pouring over the speakers. My sight was drawn unwittingly to her amazing personality in the middle of the busy crowd. My attention was immediately drawn to her captivating presence; her every move caught the attention of everyone around her. My mind was filled with wonder and excitement as I considered the mystery beneath her intriguing beauty, immersed in a sea of blending voices and clinking glasses.

Y/n. There's something about her that draws me in. It's as if she has this magnetic force pulling me towards her that I can't resist. My pulse skips a beat, and my palms begin to sweat whenever I see her. It's crazy how much she affects me. I find myself thinking about her all the time, wondering what she's up to, what she's thinking, and whether she's thinking about me. It's as if she's taken over my head, and I can't get away from her. Anyone would call me whipped if they knew how I felt about her. She's been our roadie for two years now, and she's also gotten close with the other guys.

Her smile has a mesmerizing impact, capable of brightening even the darkest corners of any room she enters. Its light surrounds her astounding beauty and her unique charm and kindness.

I didn't even notice Steven sitting beside me until I heard him laugh. "Dude, just go talk to her; I'm sure she'd love the company." he hit my shoulder, egging me on. I just shrugged looking around the crowd.  "I-I don't know man, I don't think so. She looks like she's having the time of her life." I gestured to where y/n was dancing with a friend she brought with her. Her bright smile shone through the whole room.

"She'd have no problem with you talking to her. Look, she's going to sit down," Steven pointed at y/n, "And her friend is going to get another drink. Now your chance, go go go." Steven pulled me up and shoved my shoulders her way. I glared at him and shook myself as I made my way to her. I see her looking around the room before he eyes land on me. Her smile beamed at the sight of me. I couldn't help but feel a sense of warmth and happiness wash over me as I returned her smile. I quickly made my way over to her, taking the seat beside her.

"Hey, you having fun?" I asked nervously. I see her nod her head."Yeah, it's been a blast. I'm happy you guys finally get to have a break from the studio and tours." she claimed. God, she's so sweet. She would always make sure we were taking care of ourselves. I grinned at her kindness. Her eyes met the diluted drink in my hands. "I hope I don't rub you the wrong way." That would never happen. "-by saying this. I know we've talked about this before, but I'm really glad you got clean, Izzy. You look so much better, and you seem happier." she placed her soft hand on my arm that held my drink.

Her thoughtfulness to say that really hit me. Sure, the guys have said 'congrats, ' but they've never really cared about me getting sober other than Steven. The other guys would just call me a 'pansy,' but hearing those words from her meant ten times more to me than anyone else. Hearing those words from her meant more than mere affirmation; they touched deeper within me than any other affirmation could. "Thanks, that really means a lot." I smiled shyly at her; she smiled softly before we continued to another topic of what's been happening in our lives.

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Our conversation was filled with deep topics and laughing till our stomachs hurt. Her friend was chit-chatting with a guy, leaving us alone for the rest of the night. Duff came by my side along with Steven to tell me to come to the middle of the room with the rest of the people. They were hovering over the TV, watching the ball that was about to drop in 5 minutes. Axel and Slash were talking up the girls they scored for the night.

I looked at y/n as I stood up and jokingly held my hand out for hers."Care to join me?" She giggled in response to the gesture, enjoying the playful action before standing up and giving the same energy. She slightly bowed before giving me her small hand. "Why yes, I would love to join you." we both smiled and chuckled at our playful gestures. I led her to the middle of the dance floor with her hand intertwined with mine. I could feel her hands now cuffed around my arm, securing her place by my side.

I could see y/n's stature change as we got deep into the crowd. "Are you okay? You seem kinda tense," I asked. She shrugged. Her hands tightened against my arm as a group of people passed her. "I just get kind of claustrophobic when I'm in tight spaces," she said, looking with a tint of worry in her eyes. My eyebrows creased a little with confusion. She had danced on the floor a little ago- but she was with her friend and not alone. That makes sense.

I slid my hand across her waist to bring her closer to me. She looked up at me a little surprised but I could tell she felt safe, "Then stay by my side. I'll keep you close," I whispered in her ear while tucking a piece of her beautiful, soft hair behind her ear. I was very comfortable with her and could tell she was too.

'Thank you," she blushed while looking deep into my eyes. The clock ticked down, and it was just 20 seconds til midnight. My heart raced against my chest thinking about the chance of kissing her finally.

"17..16..15.." The clock timed down second by second, and I was about to sike myself up for what I was about to do. "Izzy, are you okay? You seem nervous," Y/n smiled cautiously. "10..9..8" At that moment, all the fear I had before left my body. Her careful smile sent a calm wave through my body. "Of course I'm here with you, I'm better than okay babe" I leaned down until my face was inches away from hers. I could see her blushing at the movement, but she didn't even hesitate to wrap around my back. Mine then moved to her hips, holding her close.

"5...4...3" "Izzy?' "Yeah?" "Kiss me." As she uttered those words, I honored her words, grabbing her cheeks and pressing her glossed lips against mine. WE drowned out the screaming crowd around us. I couldn't help but lose myself in the moment as the warmth of her touch sent goosebumps down my spine. Our lips moved in perfect sync, sparking a burning within me I'd never felt before. I couldn't stop kissing her, wanting to cherish every second of this thrilling moment. The taste of her vanilla lipgloss lingered on my tongue as I deepened the kiss.

Her hands moved from my back to my hair, tugging me in closer and closer as if she couldn't get enough of me. I could feel her heartbeat on my chest, echoing mine in sync. Nothing else in the world mattered except the two of us, engaged in the passion and intensity of our kiss. We finally pulled away, our breaths heavy and our hearts pounding. I realized that this was only the beginning of something big for us. A simple request of 'kiss me' led to a moment I would never forget.

Our faces flushed as I nestled my nose with hers with a breathy laugh between the both of us. The clock striking midnight made us finally get the chance to begin something we've always wanted.

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I wrote this while drinking hot chocolate, haha ☕
If there are any errors, please let me know!

3 days til' Christmas, guys!❄️☃️🎅🎄✨

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-LuLu💕