One Shot // Just Breathe

"That show was insane!" she said, bouncing up and down as she walked outside with her new best friend. "I know...I can't believe I've never seen them live until now!" he exclaimed, shaking his shaggy brown curls. "You've met them though, haven't you Nick?" she said curiously, looking over at him. He shook his head, "Nah...but I'm thinking we will today." Shea smiled. "Geez, I hope so...what was your favorite song??" Nick pursed his lips for a second as he thought, "Hmm, I still love Transylvania, but The Heart Never Lies is totally growing on me. I bet I can guess your favorite!" She raised an eyebrow, "Oh really? Was I that obvious?" Nick laughed, "Well, considering the look on your face during Ultraviolet, I'm gonna say that's a good guess. Am I right?" Nodding, Shea said, "Yup! I live and breathe the lyrics of that song." Just as she spit the last few words out, the stadium doors flew open...

"Oh CRAP! They're coming out. Man, I've wanted to meet them for so long!" Shea exclaimed, standing on her toes. Nick smiled over at her, "I know...I'm going for Tom first. I have to ask him about his guitars..." Nick and Shea stood together, waiting patiently amongst a group of antsy fans. The band approached the anxious crowd, and worked their way around, signing autographs and taking pictures. Shea could feel the nerves building inside her as Danny grew closer and closer. Nick watched her eyes grow wide, and he felt a pang of jealousy; sure they hadn't known each other that long, but he felt like they had connected while they were inside together. He didn't want to lose her to some other random musician...

Shea grinned over at Nick, "This is way exciting...Oh crap! Danny!" She turned and looked up at her favorite member of McFLY, and he grinned, "Heyy love, enjoyed the show, yeah?" She nodded and said, "I have been waiting forever to see you guys! That was seriously amazing!" Shea reached for a hug, and as Danny squeezed her tightly, she could feel Nick's eyes watching them. "Oh! Danny, this is Nick...I'm sure you've heard of him." Danny stuck out his hand for Nick, but didn't take his eyes off of Shea. "Yeah, mate, good to meet ya." Nick grimaced, "Likewise. Shea, I'm gonna go find Tom..." Shea nodded, and said, "Yeah, sure..." She blinked her big blue eyes and smiled at Danny, who was gathering some angry glances from the other girls waiting around. "So, Shea...that's a cool name," he said, taking a tiny step closer to her. She swallowed hard, "Yeah...I never used to like it, but, I guess it's okay." He winked, "I think it fits you...gorgeous and all that." Shea blushed, "Ehh, thanks! So...how many shows are you guys doing here?"

Nick was busy talking to Tom about writing new music, but he kept glancing over at Shea, who was still acting completely smitten with Danny. "Yeah, so we were just working on the last bit for the album, and we're ready to put it out this summer I think," Tom said. Nick nodded, "That's pretty awesome...I know Shea and I are both really excited about it!" Tom raised an eyebrow, "Is Shea that girl you keep looking at?" Nick blushed, "Yeah...why?" Tom chuckled, "Well I hope you're not dating her, because if I know Danny, and I'd like to think I do...he'll probably be busy with her later!" Nick's insides flared, "No...no she wouldn't do that." Tom scoffed, "Well, no offense mate, but it looks like she might." Nick faked a laugh, and after he said goodbye to Tom headed straight back over to where Danny was standing with his arm around Shea...

"So I said to her, 'i'm gonna pass on that, but thanks anyway love!" Danny said, just as Nick walked over. "Hey!" he said, a little more enthusiastic than he planned. "Uhh, yeah hey man. What's up?" Danny said, giving Nick a look. Shea smiled at Nick, "You wouldn't believe what some of their fans are like over in London...he was just telling me all about them! and guess what? he wants to hang out later!" Danny squeezed her close to him, "Yeah...if only our girls were as cool as this one!" Shea blushed, and Nick crossed his arms over his chest. "Yeah, she's pretty awesome, isn't she?" he said coolly. Suddenly Shea's cell phone rang. "Crap...can you give me like two seconds?" she said looking up at Danny. He winked and nodded. As she walked away, he turned to Nick. "So...what's the deal, mate?" Nick raised an eyebrow. "What are you talking about?" Danny nodded his head towards Shea, who was trying desperately to get off the phone with her dad. "She's your girl or what?" Nick slowly shook his head, and Danny grinned triumphantly. "Well then maybe while I'm trying to work on her, you can back off, yeah?"

Nick's temper boiled, "She's not LIKE that...seriously. I don't know what you think you're getting out of her-" Danny cut him off, "Whatever, okay? And besides, it's more like what she'll be getting out of me..." Just then Shea came back over. "Hey...what was that about?" Nick and Danny were staring each other down, and Nick finally choked out, "Shea, he's just trying to use you." Shea looked at Nick, "Why would you say that? Are you jealous all of a sudden?" Danny looked at her, "Of course he is...he thinks he can beat me out to get at you." He froze, realizing he had said the wrong thing. Shea crossed her arms. "Oh, okay. I see...so what, you thought I was just going to sleep with you? Wow..." Nick stepped closer to her, a smile playing at the corners of his mouth. Danny muttered, "I dunno..." Shea sighed, "Yeah, okay. I officially just lost interest..." She turned to Nick and said, "I'm feeling like Starbucks...you want?" Nick nodded, and saluted sarcastically at Danny, who was still staring after the two of them.

"I totally feel stupid..." Shea said as she and Nick sat down with their coffee. Nick shook his head, "Not your fault he was a perv! I'm just glad Tom said anything about him to me." Shea nodded and rested her chin in her hand, "Well, I still say the best part of the concert was getting to hang out with you!" Nick faked an excited gasp, "ME? Oh, no...i'm no where near as cool as them!" Shea laughed, "Whatever...that's totally not true, and you know it!" Nick grinned, "Well, gee thanks! Um...I happen to think you're pretty awesome yourself; i do love hanging out with you..." He blushed as he said this, somewhat avoiding Shea's eyes. She grinned at him, "Aww thanks! We should do this more often then." Nick nodded his agreement, and finally looked up and his eyes locked with Shea's, prompting him to blurt out, "Shea...i have a question for you!" She raised an eyebrow, "Yeah Nick? What's up?" He attempted to re-gather his scattered nerves, and took a deep breath...