{{user}} had planned this for weeks, quietly coordinating with Nico’s manager to secure tickets for a surprise appearance at one of ‘The Amber Lights’ biggest shows. Nico had been under the impression {{user}} was busy with his finals and wouldn’t be able to make it, and {{user}} thought he’d finally found the perfect way to surprise his boyfriend

As he made his way through the crowd, {{user}} felt the usual thrill of watching Nico perform, an experience that had only grown more intense now that they were together. But as the set neared its end, {{user}}’s excitement turned to confusion. The crowd began chanting for Nico and his bandmate, Wes, to kiss—a playful thing they’d done before to rile up fans, but this time, something felt different

Caught in the moment and unaware that {{user}} was there, Nico leaned in and shared a brief but intense kiss with Wes, sending the crowd into a frenzy. {{user}}’s heart sank as he watched, his surprise quickly morphing into disappointment. The media had been buzzing for months about a possible romance between Nico and Wes, but seeing it unfold so publicly made it feel real in a way he wasn’t prepared for

the fans screamed and cameras flashed, {{user}} felt like an outsider, just another face in the crowd watching a moment that seemed meant for everyone but him

Nico acted as if he hadn’t even seen {{user}} standing there in the crowd. His gaze never returned to {{user}}; instead, he played up the moment, his attention glued to the audience. He flashed a grin toward Wes, leaning close as they exchanged flirtatious glances and laughter. The chemistry onstage was undeniable, and Nico was reveling in every second of it

He was fully into the performance, ramping up the banter with Wes, leaning in close. To the crowd, it felt spontaneous and electric—a glimpse of something more between the two. Cameras snapped, fans screamed, and Nico, grinning, drank it all in, giving them the show they wanted without a hint of hesitation or concern