Concert

After her busy shift at work Zoey ran straight home. When she opened her the front door she saw her mom on the couch reading a parent help magazine.

"Mom?"

"Darling, what's wrong?"

"Nothing. I was wondering if I could go to the Battle of the bands?"

"Where is it?" Zoey's mom said as she placed the magazine beside her.

"In the next town. I will stay in a hotel with a friend and be straight home when morning comes."

"I don't know about this, Zoey."

"Please mom! I will call when I get there and when we head for the hotel."

"When does it start?"

"In 3 hours. I will meet my friend at the train station."

"Well okay. Your dad won't be home in time so I don't know what he will say to this, but I guess it is okay." Zoey jumped on her mom and kissed he cheeks. Zoey ran upstairs to pack. She put on her light pink jumpsuit. Her mom gave her $50.00.

"Bye mom. I don't want to be late."

"Be safe!" Zoey's mom yelled from the kitchen. Zoey walked all the way to the train station.

"Zoey!" Mark yelled when he saw Zoey.

"Hi." Zoey said after she ran over to him.

"You all ready?"

"Yep!"

"I thought maybe you weren't coming. Oh here is your ticket."

"Mark, I brought money." Zoey said flattered. She took her ticket and put it in her pocket.

"Don't worry about it." The train finally came. They boarded and sat alone. Mark held her hand lightly.

"I can't wait. I brought $50.00 dollars for food and the hotel."

"That's smart, Zoey. I brought the same amount." Just then Zoey thought she saw Elliot walk by. Did I see that right? Was that Elliot?" Zoey asked herself.

"Zoey?"

"Huh?" Zoey said as she snapped back to reality.

"You okay?"

"Yeah, Mark. Just daydreaming."

"Oh." After awhile Zoey became tired. It took awhile to get to the next town. She laid her head on Mark's lap. Mark played with her hair till she fell asleep. He watched her chest rise and fall. He would feel her filench once in awhile from a dream. After a long time she woke up and found Mark asleep. They still had not arrived.

"Mark?" Zoey whispered in his ear.

"Yeah?" Mark anwsered as he woke up.

"How long did we sleep?" Zoey said as she sat indian style next to Mark.

"Not too long. Maybe a little over 30 minutes." He said looking at his watch.

"Oh okay. I don't want to miss our stop."

"We won't." Mark said as he pulled her close. Zoey sat on Mark's lap.

"Glad you came." Mark said while holding her by the waist.

"Me too." Zoey said while laying on his chest.

"I can't wait to see who wins." Mark said after awhile of silence.

"I hope the strawberries win!"

"You like em?"

"Yeah, Mark. Who do you want to win?"

"Blue Night Fighters." (Play on words)

"You are crazy." Zoey said as she laughed.

"No I'm not. You are." Mark said then he started tickling her.

"Mark!" She screamed in between being tickled. They both tickled each other till they couldn't breath. They decided to go straight to the hotel when they finally arrived. They still had an hour.

"You guys know that the room has only one bed." This fat, bald man said. When he said one he said it louder to make a point.

"Nothing's going to happen, sir. We are only staying here because we are going to the battle of the bands and it will be too dark to head home." Zoey said sweetly.

"Well I hope nothing happens to a pretty girl like you." said the man.

"I will protect her, sir." Mark said in a manly voice.

"You better, son." said the man looking strict. Why do adult males call guys son when they aren't their sons? Zoey wondered as they walked to the room.

"Want me to carry you in the room?" Mark asked as he laughed.

"Sure." Zoey said playing around. Mark picked her up and carried her in the room. He laid her on the bed and then walked back to the door and closed it.

"I was kidding." Zoey said as she got off the bed.

"So." Mark started to put his suitcase on a chair.

"You are crazy, Mark. I am going to freshen up."

"Okay. You don't need to freshen up because you are so beautiful." Mark said while unpacking a few things. Zoey just blushed and walked into the restroom. Zoey washed her face and fixed her hair. She even tried to straighten her outfit. She walked out to find Mark asleep on the bed. Zoey went over and gave him a quick shake.

"Mark?" whispered Zoey. Just as she said it he grabbed her and was using her like a pillow.

"MARK!" She yelled while laughing.

"What?" He let her go and sat up.

"Why did you fall asleep?"

"I didn't get any sleep last night. Was I holding you like a pillow?"

"I don't know. We better go." Zoey said as she got her ticket. Mark slid off the bed and grabbed Zoey's hand firmly.

"Lets go." They walked into the elevator. No one was in it. They were still holding hands. She thought maybe they were meant to be together and Elliot was just a crush. The elevator doors closing brought her back to herself.

"I am so excited! My mom was the one who said I could go so I am going to buy her the winning band's shirt."

"That's nice of you, Zoey." Mark said as they got off the elevator.

"Protect her!" yelled the bald man from the check out center.

"I will." He said as they walked out into the chilly air.

"Oh my gosh!" Zoey yelled when she realized she forgot something.

"What?" Mark asked startled.

"I need to call my mom." Zoey said then walked away to make her call. She told her mom she was okay and would be fine. When Zoey came back she saw Mark talking to some preppy girl. She had long black hair and silky looking skin. For it being cold out she wasn't wearing much clothes.

"Mark?" Zoey said with caution.

"Oh, Zoey. This is Aubrey."

"Hi." Aubrey said in a soft tone. The wind didn't seem to mess up her long, flowing hair.

"Hi." Zoey said. She realized Mark didn't introduce her. Zoey began to run. She didn't even notice that she ran away till she stopped. She ran the whole way to the concert. She went into the huge brick building and found her seat. After 15 minutes Mark joined her.

"You okay?" Mark asked.

"Yeah. Why you ask?" Zoey said looking forward the whole time.

"Because you ran off."

"I'm fine."

"No you're not. What's wrong?" Mark touched her hand lightly. He was worried, but he was so clueless of why she ran off. (Well boys sometimes are this stupid.)

"I just didn't want to be late and ruin your conversation." Zoey forced a cheery smile on her face for Mark. Just then the bands started. Zoey rocked out while Mark jumped up and down. 4 hours later it was time to anounce the winners.

"The Green Aliens!" yelled the owner of the club. (Dren reference)

"Crap!" whispered Zoey.

"Man." Mark said more obvious. A fan of the Green Aliens looked at him like he better shut up before Mark becomes pounded meat.

"Lets go get that shirt." Zoey said. The shirt had all the members on it and it was green of course. They walked slowly back to the hotel.

"Hey, Mark!" yelled someone. They both turned around to see Aubrey running gracefully over to Mark.

"I'll see you at the hotel, Mark." Zoey said then quickly walked away. Mark was a little sad, but he didn't want to be rude so he stayed to talked to Aubrey. Zoey arrived at the hotel in tears. She knew what was going on. She knew Aubrey liked Mark. She even thought she could have him. She was so upset by the time she walked into the lobby.

"No way!" yelled the man as he stood up.

"Huh?" Zoey said as she wipped tears away.

"He didn't protect you!"

"Oh he did. I'm just sad about something." She walked away before anymore questions were asked. She decided to get into the tub and settle down. A bath was what she needed. After awhile she got out and dried off. She wrapped a pink fluffy towel around her and walked out of the bathroom. Just then the door opened and in walked a drunk version of Mark.

"Ahh!" yelled Mark after he turned around from shutting the door.

"Whoa!" yelled Zoey as she threw her hands up in the air from the fright.

Thanks to all those who review for me...I am happy some ppl read this...If you know anyone else who likes Tokyo Mew Mew then plz tell them to read my story and review...Also the next chapter changes everything...Be patient! Thanks again!