The two girls had their eyes wide open as they followed Phil around the backstage area. Lara let her eyes wander along the different doors. They all had signs in the colorful AHFOD theme saying things like "dressing room", "instrument room" or "catering". The thought that this was where the band walked along was just stunning for Lara and Emilia. Maybe they even were inside one of these rooms... But for sure they were too busy to say hello. 

Phil didn't show them around in these rooms but he indicated them to enter a door at the end of the corridor. It led into a rather large room with a wooden table, a sofa, a TV and a small kitchen sink. It smelled like freshly brewed coffee, reminding Lara that she hadn't drunken anything  in a while. 

"Sit down girls! Do you want something to drink?"

They both nodded and Phil poured them a cup of coffee each.

"So... this is were the band and parts of the crew often spend their time before the concerts...", Phil explained while sitting down as well, "You know, one's also got to wind down a little before playing a huge show like this."

Lara suddenly looked at her hand that she had rested on the sofa, shocked at the thought that all members of her favorite band might have touched this exact same piece of fabric.

Phil talked them through the usual daily routine at a show. He was so funny and good at telling stories. You could almost forget he was a member of the biggest band in the world, the way he talked made him seem like he was just an ordinary person, so nice and down to earth.

Lara kept her eyes on Phil's face almost all the time as he talked, taking all his beauty in. He looked even more cute and perfect in real life.

Eventually Phil stopped talking about tour life. Emilia and Lara could have listened to him forever but obviously Phil's time was quite limited.

"Should I show you around a little more before leave?", Phil asked looking at his watch.

"Yes!", Lara and Emilia both screamed out at the same time.

They walked around a bit more and Phil showed the girls different rooms and explained what the use of them was.

Lara wasn't even sure if she was taking everything in properly anymore, it was just too unreal and overwhelming. She took a look to her left where Phil was, she couldn't believe he was actually real, her favorite person on earth only half a meter away from her. And he was even more good-looking and nice than she would have expected him to be.

They had reached the end of their little backstage tour - way too soon obviously - and Emilia was off to the toilet. Lara wasn't sure what to say. Her heart started beating faster again and she nervously played around with a hairband in her hands.

"So uhmm...", she started "thank you so so much for letting us meet you. You're my favorite member of Coldplay I guess so it was a dream come true for me. I had an incredible time, thank you."

"Aww really, I'm your favorite member?", Phil just seemed genuinely happy. "You know, so many people don't even know about me. It's not like I really mind but that's so sweet of you."

"I know! But that's a huge mistake, the fans should appreciate you more. I even made a fan account on Instagram for you to make them appreciate you more!"

"Oh wow really? I didn't even know anyone would want to make a fan account for me...", he laughed awkwardly. "You're really so nice Lara. I had a lot of fun with you girls too." 

Lara wasn't sure what to reply but after a few seconds she saw Emilia coming back anyway. 

"So, are you excited for the concert?", Phil asked as they were all standing together again.

"We're more than excited! It's the first time for both of us!"

"Oh that's amazing! I'm sure you will love it.", Phil smiled. "Sooo... I guess you'd like to get to the front row, don't you?"

The two girls nodded excitedly. But soon they remembered that now their spot in the queue was lost so now they probably wouldn't get to the front anymore.

"But we won't get there anymore now...", Emilia said.

"Well then maybe I could show you the way inside from the backstage area... The doors only open in 20 minutes so you'll be almost alone."

The two friends had their eyes wide open, baffled by Phil's kindness.

"You would really do that for us??"

"Sure! Just come along now cause my time is really short..."

They followed Phil once again as he hurried towards a small entrance into the floor of the stadium. 

Hugging and thanking him once again Lara and Emilia left him. It was crazy how many good things had already happened before they had even seen the concert. This day was just too good to be real.