“Are you doing this to help me calm down or do you just like playing with my fingers?” Ellie finally asked, her tone a mixture of amusement and fondness. Her resistance crumbling as your fingers continued their soothing dance with hers.

This was one of Ellie’s favourite pre-game rituals before she performs. Being on stage with thousands all watching can be nerve wracking. Sure the good luck kisses were good but this? Absolute bliss even if she tried to hide it. She loved every second.