2. Beautiful
Just one look into your eyes, one look, and I'm crying, 'cause your so Beautiful.
After waiting Impatiently for the evening, seven-thirty finally came, and, though it was a little early, Aria got ready and began walking to the cafe, anxious to tell Chloe about what had happened earlier.
Her heels clicked on the concrete as she walked, the sky now becoming dusk around her. She closed her jacket slightly, shivering.
I should've worn more layers, she thought. I am in Finland now.
She continued her walking, and the dark began to make her feel slightly anxious, as there were people walking by every so often, giving her odd looks.
She heard footsteps behind her, and her heart started beating quickly.
It's just someone walking, she thought. Just walk a little faster.
Her feet began carrying her more swiftly, and the footsteps behind her started to match hers.
They're following me.
Not even taking a second to think, she started running. She approached the cafe, when suddenly, she was grabbed. The person wrapped their arm around her waist, attempting to drag her into a nearby alley.
"No!" She screamed. "Let me go!"
She tried to push the strong arms off of her, but it was no use. Whoever it was had a death grip on her.
She was being pulled into the shadows now, her kicking and screaming not even seeming to faze the individual.
"Hey!" She heard.
Suddenly, the person who held her stopped.
A thin, pale figure came into the light, and Aria sighed in relief.
It's Ville.
The person's grip tightened on her.
"Let her go." Ville growled.
The arms around her loosened, and she ran over to Ville. She looked around, realizing that it was only the two of them now.
"You saved my life again," She breathed, then laughed. "For the second time today."
He laughed a bit. "Maybe avoid close encounters with death from now on, love?"
"If I can help it." Aria laughed. "Danger just seems to be attracted to me."
"Well, it has very good taste." He said, then shook his head, sighing. "I...apologize for saying that."
"Um...no," Aria Said, then smile a bit. "It's alright."
"Valo!" A voice from inside shouted.
"Oh.." Ville Said. "We should go inside."
He opened the door for Aria, and she stepped into the cafe, which was more crowded than she had ever seen it. A few men were setting up onstage, and she guessed they were the band. She looked behind them, seeing a banner, showing the band's name.
"HIM.." she stated, reading the banner.
"It Stands for 'His Infernal Majesty." Ville Said.
"Are you a fan?" She Asked.
He laughed. "You could say that."
"Aria!" A woman's voice called.
Aria looked over to where the voice was coming from, seeing Chloe waving at her.
"Oh...that's my friend." Aria Said. "I'll be back."
"Take your time." Ville Said, smiling at her.
Aria ran over to Chloe, who smiled largely at her. "I see you have a date."
"For the love of Mike...he's not a date." Aria Said, rolling her eyes.
"You...know who he is, right?"
"I know his name is Ville."
"Well.." Chloe started.
Suddenly, the lights went dim, and everybody went quiet. Aria looked up at the stage, seeing a familiar person stepping up to the microphone.
"Hello everyone," he said. "We are HIM, and we'll be playing a couple of songs for you tonight."
A few people cheered, but for the most part, everyone stayed quiet.
Ville looked over at Aria, and winked.
"Wait...he's.." Aria started.
The band started playing, and Chloe laughed. "Your date is the lead singer of HIM!"
Aria blushed, feeling embarrassed that she hadn't even guessed. Also embarrassed that she Asked if he was a fan.
Ville began singing into the microphone, and Aria got butterflies in her stomach. His voice was beautiful.
"Oh girl, we are the same.." Ville looked at Aria, smiling a bit. "We are young, and lost, and so afraid.."
Why is he so beautiful? She wondered.
"There's no cure for the pain, no shelter from the rain...all our prayers seem to fade..." he continued singing, his eyes glued on Aria still. "In joy and sorrow, my home's in your arms, in a world so hollow, it's breaking my heart.."
Chloe laughed, looking at Aria. "Good, right?"
"Oh my gosh.." she gushed, staring straight into Ville's eyes. "Oh my gosh.."
"I knew you'd like them." Chloe Said. "But I guess you like them more than I thought?"
Aria looked over at her. "Ville and I...he's not my date.." she stuttered. "I just...met him earlier."
"Really?" Chloe Asked. "How?"
Aria laughed a bit, looking down at her feet. "He saved my life." She mumbled. "Twice, actually."
Chloe's eyes widened. "What? No way.." She Said. "Again, How?"
"I almost got hit by a car," Aria said. "He pushed me out of the way."
"Ooooh." Chloe Said, laughing. "So you have a boyfriend now?"
"Shut up, Chloe.." Aria rolled her eyes, laughing a bit. "There no way he's single."
"Hello, Aria."
Aria's breath hitched in her throat as she turned, seeing Ville.
She hadn't noticed that the music stopped.
Had he heard her?
"Ville!" She Said. "Uh...you're.."
"A big fan of HIM?" He asked, chuckling a little.
Aria blushed. "I...um.." She stuttered, beginning to fan herself with her hand to make the red on her cheeks go away. "Wasn't expecting that...you have an amazing voice.."
He smiled. "Thank you." He said. "Who's this beside you?"
Aria looked over at Chloe who looked entirely starstruck.
"Oh," She Said. "This is my friend, Chloe.."
"Hi, Chloe." Ville Said, waving at her.
"I'm not single." Chloe blurted out.
"Good to know." Ville laughed a bit.
"Aria, remind me that I have a boyfriend." Chloe Said, gazing at Ville lovingly.
Aria rolled her eyes, elbowing her friend in the ribs.
"Well, it was nice to talk for a bit," Ville Said. "But I think I'll go home."
"It was nice to see you again, Ville." Aria said, smiling a bit at him.
"You too, Aria." He said.
He held open his arms, and Aria stood for a moment, not sure what he was doing.
"Hug?" He asked, laughing a little when he realized she didn't get the hint.
"Oh, sure.." she said, holding her arms out as well.
He wrapped his arms around her, giving her a light squeeze.
"Näkemiin." He Said, and Aria nodded, understanding his Finnish.
"Näkemiin, Ville." She Replied.
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