Chapter 2

                                    

                                          
The concert was a huge success. As the band moves backstage, they are surrounded by their fans. Aroon slowly disappears from there as the rest of his teammates are busy taking photos with their fans.
Aroon's POV:
I Aroon Ananada, come from the famous Ananada family. I am the only son of famous business man and industrialist Arthit Ananada and renowned actress Kannika Ananada.
My parents were always busy and never had time for me.Eventhough I had everything that a child would dream of, I still suffered from loneliness and depression. The limelight and popularity that they loved took away my childhood and my dreams. I was lost in their huge world of success. The only source of light in my lonely world was my best friend Niran and my music. So when Niran asked me for a favor, I decided to get over my fear for limelight and join the music band. 
As time went by and I grew up, they expected me to be perfect just like them in everything I do.I tried everything that I possibly could to get their acceptance but nothing was enough. I guess it's all my fault that I cannot meet their expectations. 
When I started playing music, they tried to make me take it up professionally. They never understood that music was just a means for me to relieve my stress. It was something personal that I didn't want to share. They were really excited when I joined the music band. As the popularity of the band grew, they expected me to be like them. But I disappointed them once again. I stayed away from people and press while my teammates basked in the glory of success. 
I thought of quitting the band many times but two things always stopped me. One was my best friend Kiet and the other was a special someone who unknowingly held my hand everytime I needed encouragement and support. He never knew what his single touch of concern did to my heart. He was unaware of his impact on my lonely and sad life. Eventhough we hardly talk, he somehow sense my feelings. I don't know what can I call this beautiful connection between me and him. If being in limelight is the cost to be paid to see him everyday, be near him, I am ready to pay that price.
As I stood there in the green room lost in my thoughts, someone opened the door and called my name. 
'Aroon'
Yes, there he is, looking at me with a beautiful smile and calling my name. It felt like a beautiful song when he called my name. He is none other than Atid, my bandmate and the one responsible for the rare smile that comes up on my face. I just stood there looking at him as a smile started forming on my face.
Atid's POV:
Oh wow! Did he just smile? His smile is so beautiful. Why don't he smile so often? Does he realize how cute he looks with his dimpled smile.
The concert ended 15 minutes back and we were busy taking photos and talking to our fans. Suddenly I realized Aroon is no longer with us. My eyes started to roam around trying to find out where he is.i excused myself and moved away from crowd to search for Aroon. I hope he is okay. He just panics when someone new tries to reach out to him.. I need to find him before our fans track him down. 
I searched the hallways and the restroom but he is not there. I then go to the green room. As I open the door, I saw him standing there lost in his thoughts. When I called his name, he turned around to look at me with a smile that could light up the whole world. I felt my heart beating loudly as I stood there lost in his smile.
Aroon: Atid..
Atid: Hmm
Aroon: What happened? Why are looking at me like that? Is there something wrong with my face?
I shook my head in denial and scolded myself for zoning out.
Atid( in his mind): What nonsense am I thinking. Why am I staring at him like an idiot?
I quickly compose myself and speaks to him in a calm voice eventhough my heart was beating so rapidly. 
Atid: Nothing. I just came to say that Panit want us to change and leave as soon as possible. 
Aroon: Okay.
He quickly collects his things and goes to the changing room to get his costume changed while stay there and change my costume.
Third person POV:
They all change their costumes and leave the venue after thanking their sponsors and saying goodbye. They could not go together as their van broke down. Panit asks them to leave while he gets the van fixed. Niran stays back with Panit. Kiet goes long with Chai as they had a common friends party to attend. The only ones left behind were Aroon and Atid.
Atid looks at Aroon who looked nervous and was  fidgeting with his fingers. They stood there in silence for couple of minutes and then Atid decided to talk. 
Atid: Do you want to come with me?
Aroon looks at Atid in shock unable to say anything. 
Atid: I mean, we can walk together to the bus stop.
Aroon nods his head timidly. 
Atid: Okay. Let's go. 
Atid smiles at Aroon, holds his hand and starts walking as Aroon stares at him in shock.