I was escorted to the centre and front of the crowd by a hefty security guard. He dragged me through the crowd much to the despair of many skimpily dressed girls. All I could hear was them talking about the boys in the band. I was pressed against the stage barrier, with loud chatter behind me.
"Oh god. The guitarist and bassist are so gorgeous. They could play me any day" A loud strong American accent sounded from one of the many blonde nests of hair. The girls all had frazzled hair that was teased about 3 inches too high.
"I personally would go for the singer, he just looks so exotic" another one called
"Are we really going to ignore that drummer? I would shag him any day" The comment struck jealously through me. She was talking about Roger. He was mine. I shook it off and positioned myself so I had a perfect view of the whole set. The crowd was buzzing in anticipation. If I am completely honest I felt nervous for the boys, it was there first big gig. Though I knew they would be amazing, nerves still haunted me a little. Just as my thoughts thickened, the lights dimmed until it was completely dark. A series of excited whoops came from the crowd as a huge crash from the symbols sounded in the large hall. A quick piano sounded a medley I remembered as one of my favourites, the seven seas of rhye.
"Fear me you lords and lady preachers
I descend upon your earth from the skies
I command your very souls you unbelievers
Bring before me what is mine
The seven seas of rhye!" I screamed in excitement and immediately began jumping with the crowd, I was overcome with emotions and screamed
"YESSSS FREDDIE!" Freddie looked into the crowd giving me an excited wave, before prancing off across the stage. Ever the performer Freddie had the audience in the palm of his hand. They all looked fabulous in their outfits, I was so proud of myself. Roger banged the drums again his arms flexing and making me lick my lips in lust. He saw me looking at him and winked at me before playing the final fill with a flourish then final blowing a kiss. A girl behind me giggled twirling her hair. She must have thought Roger blew a kiss at her, I turned around and shot her a deathly glare.
"Hello all you beautiful people" Freddie boomed in to the microphone
" I am so happy see all you my darlings. I would like to introduce our band"Â Freddie signalled to Brian
"The beautiful Brian May on guitar" Brian gave a small wave
"John Richard Deacon our fabulous bassist" John smiled happily
"And our lovely Roger on drums" A series of whistles came from the crowd along with screams from a few girls
"Oh, very popular" Freddie smirked winking playfully at me making me roll my eyes
"And I am Freddie Mercury, your fabulous front man for tonight" He smiled "Now let's do this my darlings"
The set began again, and they were fabulous. I couldn't take my eyes off of them for one second. Brian's fingers danced over the guitar playing riff after fabulous riff. John displayed some of his signature dance moves, this bass line giving a fuller feeling to every song. Freddie danced across the stage holding the audience in the palm of his hand throughout the entire concert. And Roger, the way he played those drums, oh god. He had a sweat covering him and he had taken off his jacket, his hair was tousled and frenzied on his head. He hit the final symbol and the show was over.
"Thank you, we love you!" Freddie yelled a final time and the lights went out. AÂ deafening scream sounded from the crowd as everyone roared in adoration of the band. They had gone down a storm, praise of the new band was flying around the still buzzing room. Whoops and claps were ringing in my ears. The hefty security guard came back and greeted me, shoving and pushing through the crowd creating a path for me. I ran through the doors as soon as I made it through the backstage doors and crashed into someone immediately.
"Oh gosh, i am so sorry. I was ju-"
"OH SHUT UP AND HUG ME YOU IDIOT" Freddie screamed lifting me off my feet and swinging me around. I yelled and screamed
"Get your hands off my woman" I heard someone say. Freddie nearly dropped me on the ground as I turned to see a beaming Roger looking at me. He ran toward me and took my hands in his kissing them ferociously. He wrapped his arms around me and squeezed me tightly. I kissed his bare chest and giggled at him as he continued to embrace me. A familiar giggle rang through the hall of backstage, my head whipped around to see the blonde girl who had been standing behind me. I shot her another daggered stare as she was cozied up with a very uncomfortable looking Brian, who was politely trying to shake her off.
"Everything okay love?" Roger said
"You are going to think its stupid" I said looking at my feet, fiddling in a ring in my stupidity.
"I would never Evelyn"
I sighed and said "That girl, the blonde over there, she thought you blew a kiss at her and it pissed me off a little that's all"
"Are you jealous?" He laughed smirking smugly
"Me? jealous? No. Dream on Roger" I stuttered desperately
"It was for you and you only" He said kissing my temple softly. An overwhelming feeling of trust washed over me and I spoke, without even really thinking "Hey Rog, we need to talk. It's a little important"
"Yeah of course babe, anything you ne-" I saw a glimmer of a white dress from the corner of my eye. A crashing wave of anxiety crashed over me. I saw the wedding day, me dressed in white. The flowers, the bridesmaids fancy matching dresses. My mother and father crying. I Heard the whispers of the guests speculating about us. I couldn't take it, I rushed down the long hall shallow breaths ripping through my lungs. To the empty dressing room where Freddie sat spinning in his chair, a picture of Mary in hand. My breathing quickened and the world started to spin. I couldn't breathe, it was crushing like an elephant was on my chest. My breaths got shallower as I panicked more and floods of fat tears poured down my face. I fiddled with my shaking hands my breaths getting shallower and shallower. I began to shake uncontrollably from head to toe until I felt a pair of hands on my face and heard the soothing sounds of Freddie's voice filling the cold air.
"Darling, darling. It's okay. It will all be okay. But you must calm down and speak to me" My breath slowed and my tears stopped falling. After about 5 minutes I could speak again. My hands were still trembling as Freddie stroked my hair soothingly his eyes big and concerned.
"I-I-I d-don't know what happened Fred, I was going to tell him. Tell him everything about the wedding and Francie. But it just all came back and I couldn't" I paused inhaling deeply and whispered "I couldn't"
After that everything poured out, about the wedding, about Francie, about it all. Up until now. We finished wrapped in a cuddly bundle on the floor. Over these last few months Fred had become one of my closest and most beloved friends, I trusted him.
"Evie, darling. Do you want my honest opinion?" I nodded profusely
"Roger. He was renowned for being our band slut. We all know that " I laughed my breath steadying again
"very reassuring Fred"
"But he has changed and I have honestly never seen him happier than when he is with you. He really likes you, he really really likes you. Dare I say even loves you. You should trust him, he wouldn't hurt you when he cares so much" in the short 10 minutes Freddie and I had been there together he had fixed it all.
"Now if you do not mind darling. The Royal Family awaits their Queen" He strutted over to the door smiling at me before dramatically bursting into the hall and earning a large cheer from the crowd. I laughed and stood up for the floor, dusting myself off and patting my face dry. I had to go and find Roger.
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I went into the crowded hallway and found a gaggle of girls crowded around an angry looking Roger. He glanced around frantically, ignoring the tall, beautiful women flocking in front of him. We locked eyes and he stood from the chair, pushing his way through the annoyed group. Making his way to me. His eyes swept over my ruffled hair and tear stained face, anger clouded his eyes.
"What happened Evie? Did someone hurt you, oh I swear to god. What's his name, I am gonna fuc-" I cut him off with a smile
"I am fine Roger. I am honestly fine"Â Relief flooded his face and he enveloped me in a huge hug. Slowly pulling back and brushing a thumb over my tear stained cheek. He looked into my eyes and tucked a dishevelled strand of hair behind my ear. He softly leaned in and planted a fluttering kiss softly on my lips. My heart did a flip as we both pulled away. The group of girls gawked at us their painted lips hanging open in disbelief. I giggled as Roger grabbed my hand and pulled me into a nearby empty room. A plush green crushed velvet sofa sat at in the middle of the room. Roger went and sat down patting the space next to him. I slowly sunk into the seat next to him, the unsettling feeling playing in my gut again. He ran his hand through his hair and spoke
"Evie, speak to me. Tell me what's wrong....please" I took a deep breath and launched in to the story. I explained everything from when Paul and I had first met at high school and had fallen in love. How Francie and I had known one another since we were 4 or 5, how we used to play together and pretend we were princesses. The day he proposed, trying on my wedding dress. Crying in the pile of wedding presents. Cutting and burning photos, the night I sewed my wedding dress in to a beautiful silk slip gown with a matching corset. Fashion school and trying to forget it all. Until today. He got the version that spared no detail, it took me about 45 minutes to walk him through my life. I was a happy, tear ridden mess cuddled in to my boyfriend by the time I had finished. He stroked my hair soothingly, placing gentle kisses on me every so often.
"Wow, Lily Pad. I am so sorry, you didn't deserve any of this" he paused "But thank you for telling me, I know it was tough"
"Just, Rog. Telling you made me scared, I didn't want to fully put my trust in you. It's just, you have been with so many other women. I didn't want you to find someone better after I had poured my heart out" I sighed
" Evelyn Lily" he paused "I know I have been with lots of girls in the past and it scares you. But trust me when I tell you. None of them have made me feel the way you make me feel"
He paused again "So I honestly don't believe there is anyone better for me to find" He smiled sheepishly, my heart fluttered. This boy was really doing something to me. I smiled reassured in the fact I trusted him, now I knew we were both on the same page and we both felt the same way about one another. His thumb stroked over my knuckles soothingly
"C'mon" I piped up "Your adoring group of girls will be desperately awaiting your to return" I smirked raising my eyebrows teasingly at Roger as he rolled his eyes and huffed
"I can't help how gorgeous I am Evelyn"
"Watch it Meddows" I smiled
"I really thought you had stopped calling me that"
"I haven't even started" I winked following him out the door into the loud corridor
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We partied until the sun came up. The whole band and I had much too much to drink. It was an amazing night, we ended up in a local club that happened to have a huge pole in the center. Freddie when nearly sober, was first to go. He was dancing like there was no tomorrow and not holding back. After too much persuasion and a lot of shots later I ended up dancing on the pole too. Along with the support and cheers of my very excited boyfriend. After the events of last night I think Roger wished we weren't sharing such a small tour bus. I awoke lying on top of a snoring Roger with my head pounding, the boys had another show tonight and I had still to yet put the finishing touches to their costumes. I sighed rolling out of the safe, cozy haven that was Roger's arms and dragged myself through into the kitchen. Brian sat, a hot cup of coffee steaming in his hands, he looked rough. As I'm sure I did.
"Good morning Evelyn" he groaned
"Morning Bri, where's the coffee?" I grumbled in return. He pointed to the pot sitting on the worktop. I heaved it up and poured it painfully into a nearby mug. I then lifted the mug to my lips and took a long gulp, grimacing at the sheer strength of it.
"Sorry Evie. Forgot to tell you I made it strong enough to blind a man" Brian groaned again resting his head on the table in front of him. I tiptoed around him still sipping my coffee tentatively, I picked up Rogers outfit for the night. A pink jacket made from a Japanese inspired silky fabric. I just needed to embroider the final dragon and that was it. I opened the door letting the sunshine pour in and hearing a slight hissing sound coming from Brian. I quickly ran down the steps shutting the door tightly behind me. I settled on a chair outside and began to sew, clearing the pounding of my head. I sat sewing for about 15 minutes in a happy silence. Then the door behind me burst open and out tumbled a half dressed Roger.
"Good morning Lily Pad" Roger moaned painfully slumping in the chair across from me and lighting up a cigarette. He took a long draw and blew it out in a sigh of relief. He pulled out another and lit it, passing it softly to me. I took a long draw the smoke filling my lungs, then began to cough blowing it out as it tickled my throat. I laughed as the smoke clouded the view of a shirtless Roger.
"Good morning Meddows" I laughed back taking another draw
"Quite the show you put on last night at the club" Roger smirked looking me up and down
"Oh god, I was hoping you would have been too drunk to remember" I groaned rolling my eyes
"Well that was quite the unforgettable sight " Roger smirked running his hand over his chest, knowing it would get to me. My eyes followed his hand
"Oh shut up and kiss me Meddows" I said walking over to sit on his knee.
"Happily" he said winding his hand around my waist and pulling me up his lap as we both slowly sunk in to the warm kiss.
Hope u guys enjoyed this pretty long chapter, thanks for reading. Just a disclaimer the songs are not gonna be in the order of release. If you are liking please leave a vote and comment
Evie xxx