"Hey Mi." I had just gotten done with the show that night. Literally. I ran off the stage, grabbed my phone, and called her.
"Hey Nick."
"How are you? Did you get in trouble?"
"Not really. I got a stern talking to. My parents didn't say anything. It was well worth it."
"Good. I miss you."
"I miss you too Nick."
"You sound...weird."
"I sound weird? You sound really hoarse. I'm just tired."
"Touring really takes a toll on my voice after a while. You sure you're alright?"
"I'm alright. Really. Just tired. Long day."
"Yeah. Me too."
"Well maybe we should call it a night. I'll call you tomorrow."
"Okay. Love you." I heard something that sounded like a murmured "Love you too" before there was a click and silence. I brushed off the strange occurrence and ran to the dressing room and hopped in the shower.
Selena was already waiting by the back door when I got there. Actually everyone was waiting back there for me. I had been getting into the habit of being late. Which was weird considering I never used to be late.
"Hey Sel."
"Hey." It felt weird as we got into the van that would take us to the hotel. Selena had never been the girl to tag along on tour. That was always Miley. Not to say that I didn't like having Selena with us. She was right. I was feeling lonely. The van dropped us off in front of the hotel. As we walked into the lobby I noticed a 24 hour restaurant attached to the hotel. I grabbed Selena.
"Wanna go get a bite to eat?" She nodded and we took off, unnoticed. We were the only people in the restaurant, with the exception of a few people at the bar. We ordered some appetizers to munch on and sat and talked.
"Thanks for letting me hang out with you for a while on tour. It's fun."
"It's fun to have you."
"Really? I'm no Miley."
"You're still fun." We both laughed and I took a sip of my diet coke. Just then my phone started to vibrate on the table. "Sorry. It's Miley." I answered the phone quickly.
"Hey Nick."
"Hey Mi."
"I'm sorry for earlier."
"What do you mean?"
"I was cold with you earlier. I'm sorry. I just haven't been feeling good."
"Are you okay?"
"I'm fine. Really. Don't worry about me."
"Well okay."
"I should be going to bed now. Early morning tomorrow. I just wanted to apologize."
"You don't need to apologize, really Mi."
"Okay."
"I love you."
"I love you too Nick." Selena was watching me, looking amused.
"What?"
"Something's definitely up with her."
"What do you mean?"
"Did you not hear her tone of voice? She's feeling weird about something and she wanted to talk about it but she chickened out. So she apologized for something she didn't need to apologize for."
"Seriously?"
"Yeah."
"How do you know all this stuff?"
"In case you haven't noticed, I'm a girl, Nick, we all act the same." I laughed.
"True true." I sat and thought for a moment. "I wonder what could be bothering her."
"Maybe she's just not good with distance."
"Maybe."
"Or maybe it has nothing to do with you."
"Maybe."
"I'm sure it's nothing Nick. It'll be fine. You guys are strong. You'll make it through whatever it is."
"Thanks Selena. You're good at this whole advice and comforting thing."
"No problem." I left some money on the table and we left the restaurant. We got into the elevator and I looked over at Selena awkwardly. She laughed. "Don't worry. I got my own room. It's all good."
"Oh okay. Good." We got off on the same floor and I went to my room. Hers was right next to mine.
"Goodnight Nick."
"Goodnight." I gave her a quick hug and I couldn't help but feel sad. As much as I loved talking to Selena, it really made me miss Miley. As I went to bed that night I couldn't help but wonder what was going on with Miley. And how to fix it.
Ew. Filler chapter. I hate filler chapters :P
