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Finally they reached the last city of Miles Europe Tour: Prague. It seemed like everyone had mixed feelings about the last 2 gig’s they would be part of. They all had become a big family, they had grown together and even had started tolerating Alex more and more until he was a full member of the family. A lot of new friendships had formed and deepened over the time and experience of the last few month. Jamie had kept a close eye on both Miles and Alex. To his surprise however it seemed as if they had started to avoid each other for an unknown reason. However when they had to be with each other it didn’t looked like they were uncomfortable or awkward around each other, quite the opposite.

As they arrived in Prague the crew right away jumped off the bus and got busy. They had been stuck in traffic for a while so now they had to finish everything in almost half the time they usually need, so that Miles could have his full sound check. Alex back had gotten better and he was relieved that Jamie had taken care of him so well, without his support he would have had to go home.

*

“Alex.. hey.. Al..! Come on. Are you sure you can make it tomorrow? You can’t even stay straight.” Jamie had begged to Alex who was juggling with his ‘pain relieving cream’ desperately trying to get it on the injured part of his back by himelf. “I ‘ave to, Jameh.. I will defl’ be kicked if I don’t.” Alex had mumbled. There was obvious annoyance in his voice, since he couldn’t reach where he needed to. “Come on mate, a little help would be great..” he than had complained looking with puppy eyes to his best friend. “a’right, a’right. But you gotta promise me to only do light work.” the Older had said while working town to help his young friend. “Is tha’ a’right? Don’ ye fink ye should see a Doctor?” he added while closing up the cream-tube. “Nah.. a will be a’right. Promise.” A sugary smile crossed Alex’ lips, and Jamie couldn’t help but believe him, for now at least. He later however would be eaten up by regret. It was like Alex was a magnet for accidents and injuries since a few weeks back. No one ever saw it happening but there where smaller incidences pilling up over the course of the tour. But nothing so far was as bad as what happened that day. Jamie could see how helpless Miles was just by looking in his Boss’ eyes. “Cook.. quick.. Al..” he had said with a crispy voice from panic and running over to where Jamie was. It was rare that Miles showed up before everything was set, he usually was busy with interviews or other kind of promotions. Today however since it was another festival where they would stick around longer than to normal concerts Miles had the early evening off and wanted to watch and potentially help his crew. However when he had walked over where Alex usually was doing his thing he almost got a heart-attack as he saw the young men lying on the floor motionless. No one had seemed to be noticed yet, maybe he was kind of hidden by the amplifiers and boxes. He had run over to Alex, trying to wake him up, however he didn’t want to make a scene. So he had simply taken off his leather jacket, put it under Alex head and run off to find Jamie. The rowdy had seen the despair and worry in the Scouser’s pale face. He had almost drown away what he was doing in an immediate reaction but decided to not go overboard causing anyone potential trouble. However he went over to his boss as fast as he could following the man to where Alex was still lying on the ground, his head resting on the Scouser’s jacket. “Do something Jameh please..” Miles had begged helpless. He was not good in handling situations like this, especially not when someone he really liked was involved. The rowdy had pushed his Boss aside running and now kneeling next to Alex, before getting his pulse and feeling his forehead. The young men had a high fever but luckily his pulse seemed to be normal. “We betta get ‘im back in the bus and call a doc.” He had simply said while getting busy lifting the other up. “Can ye ‘elp me getting’ ‘im on me back?” he had complained shortly since Miles was still not moving even his helping hand was obviously needed. “Oh..su..sure..” he had almost squeaked out before stalking over to them helping getting Alex on the other’s back.

*

“Wha’ is takin’ so long.. we called in a emergency for fucks sake..” Miles complained while walking up and down the narrow hallway. They had lied Alex into Miles bed since there was a lot more space for the doc. to treat the young man. “Calm down it’s not gonna be faster if ya….” “where.. am I?” they suddenly heard Alex’ weak voice from the bed. Both almost jumped right at the bed. “How are ye feelin’?” Miles asked with worry in his voice. “Wha’ ‘appened?” Alex wanted to know while slowly sitting up. “We found ye on stage, hidden behind some amplifiers.. Listen Al, I know I promised, but that’s once too often.. was it tha’ guy again?” Jamie asked while putting a soft blanket over his friend’s slim slightly shaking body. “Ahm.. I..” just in this moment there was a knocking from the bus door and the doctor had finally arrived. The grey bearded man had send Miles and Jamie away, to take a close look on what happened to Alex. It took him quiet some puzzling before he finally found a small spot just behind the young man’s armpit. He inspected the mark further and was sure it had come from a stun-gun. Even the doctor asked multiple times Alex had refused to tell him what had happened and lied that he hadn’t seen anything. Since stun-guns are illegal especially on the festival grounds the doc had insisted on calling the cops but got soft after he had seen Alex’ face, who had begged him not to call the police.

After the doctor was sure Alex heart-beat and pulse where both stable and he didn’t have any other signs of weakness he had allowed the others to join them again and shortly after he had left. “Ye gonna rest from now on! Just stay here and give your body a rest.” Miles had said with a soft voice, even Alex was protesting against it. However he got promised that he would not be fired, not only because the tour was almost done but also because he was part of the “family” and he was an very good worker over all. He then received a loving kiss on his forehead. It wasn’t really a secret in front of Jamie anymore anyways, Miles knew that and took his chance.

*

Alex had stayed in the bus and tried to sleep a little. It was a little irritating for him lying in Miles bed, being surrounded by the others smell. The fabric of the bedding was super soft and it was a much wider and comfortable bed than his, so he tried to not be too distracted and rather sleep off his horrible headache he had gotten from the fever and hitting the floor. He knew that it was Angus who had done this, but he didn’t have any proof and the tour would be over soon anyways, so he decided to stay silent, even Jamie didn’t like this decision. Just as he had fallen asleep however he suddenly heard how the bus door was opened. His first thought was that it could be his best mate but he quickly realized that the footsteps where way too heavy and slow for it to be Jamie. He slowly sat up in the bed and tried to see anything in the now dark bus. Just as Angus was about to stun Alex again, this time with higher voltage the lights suddenly turned on and Miles was standing behind the gross old man. “Wha’ the hell is going on ‘ere?” he spit out while moving fast pushing out the stun-gun out of Angus hands and kicking it wide under the bed. He then dialed 997 (Warsaw police emergency number) simultaneously with his right hand while holding on to the thug with his left one as good as he could. “This bloody bitch! I was so nice the whole time but he just ignored me.. than dancing around your fucking nose… He didn’t even let me touch him without making a bloody scene. I was just going to take what I am entitled to”. Everything what happened spilled out of the rowdy and when he was done he was taken by the police.

“Why didn’ ye tell me anything about this?” Miles asked Alex heartbroken “Do you trust me that little?”. He had realized how hard the others live had been the past months and all he had cared for was keeping his secret of being gay save. He hugged the other tightly while covering his cheek in kisses.

*

Finally the time had come for the last tour concert. Angus had given their best and had joined the fans in the crowd. Everything went as planned even Miles was a little distracted looking for Alex’ dark locks between the rest of the crew. He had given up after his while, his concert was almost done and he assumed the young man had grown sick and tired of the show he almost always had watched with interest standing between the fans. However just before he left the stage, to soon return for the encore, he saw the young man in the corner of the front stage area, safe from being crushed between all that people, he had wanted to see the show more clear this time to make a mental copy of the last concert. He never wanted to forget this 1,5 hours, so he had sweet-talked with the securities and finally they had allowed him to stay in the security area. Miles couldn’t help but smile from one to the other ear, before disappearing backstage. The fans called louder than ever for him to come back for the encore and so he shortened his break and come back right on stage.

“Thank you everybody, you were terrific, and I hope we’ll meet again, sometime!” He yelled in the microphone, while starting to play the second to last song.

….

“Is it too late for us now baby?

I’ve noticed things changing.

Is it too late for us now honey?

Is it too late?

It’s never too late!”

….

“Tonight I want to forget forever

Tonight”

The crowd was screaming, not wanting Miles to leave. However a view had noticed that the singer’s attention had been shifted from the middle of the fan area to the security section, and some already had caught eye on Alex sitting on a small folding-chair. The young Sheffielder himself hadn’t noticed and was just magnified on Miles stage presence and energy.

Miles had changed his electric guitar with an acoustic one and cleared his throat. “I will leave you all with a song that was never played live before on stage! I want to dedicate it to a very special person here tonight. It’s called fire in my heart.

“Spiral out of control….”

…

“After all that we’ve been through

I can’t help myself from loving you

And illusions in the dark

Only add more fire in my heart

More fire in my heart...”

Miles hadn’t noticed but Alex had starred at him the whole time. The musician had been busy keeping himself from keeping his glare from the young man, so he had closed his eyes, most of the song.

“Thank you again everybody! Good night!”

With this words Miles had put down his guitar before leaving back behind the curtains, while waving to his fans.

*

“Do you ever regret your decision?” Alex asked his lover while lying on his warm chest. It was a sunny but chilly morning, so he moved a little closer to the man next to him, closing his eyes while listening to the others heartbeat. “Never.” He got as an answer and smiled. “Even your heartbeat sounds like a love song.” The young man grinned slowly lifting his head to kiss the other. “Hear who is talkin’ Mr. ‘Hey I love me baby’” Miles countered laughing loudly before hugging his loved one while rolling over still having Alex in his arms. Now it was the Scouser who was on top, leaning down, kissing his Boyfriend. “Seriously though, I will never doubt my choice that night. I was and will never be happier than when I am with you Alexander D. Turner! I love you!”