Chapter 5
I was the last to enter the hotel room, I think it's a suite thought, and Jack even had to pull me in because I was so shy. He insisted they'd be more shy because they'll have to behave because there's a girl.
'You can stop being nervous now. Forgot to tell ya the guys are at the venue. Just drop your things here then we'll follow them' Danny said.
'You could've told me earlier! Now my heart doesn't want to calm down' I laughed.
The boys grabbed other things that they'll be bringing to the venue. Tonight's the first show so I remembered to bring my camera, extra battery and my lenses. I also changed my clothes making sure everything I wore was comfy.
The crew were scattered all over the venue. They introduced me to whoever we meet first. I was left alone with Jack and Flyzik again because Danny and Matt had things to prepare.
'You can wait for the show to start with Jeff and me at the sound booth' Evan offered.
'Sure. Thanks' I said and the only people left to introduce to me are the rest of All Time Low and tonight's other performers.
'We wanted to save the best for last but you can meet The Ready Set and Paradise Fears later. Sad though that He is We can't make it on tour with us' Jack said and we entered the room labeled 'All Time Low'
When we got in, Rian was in a corner practicing his part, Zack was playing with his phone and Alex was sitting in front of the mirror singing while admiring himself. They all stopped what they were doing when the door closed.
'Hey Jack and girl with the camera standing beside Jack' Alex greeted me through the mirror.
'It's Sammy and hi' I greeted Alex back.
'Well, you heard her. Zack, Rian, this is Sammy' Jack introduced.
I shyly waved at them and Jack moved towards the couch. I just stood there frozen, debating on whether I should sit or what. I also noticed that Flyzik already left.
'Uhm, you can sit on the couch you know' Rian told me and added 'you don't really have to be shy.'
But I'm shy! I'm standing in front of them and I don't know what to do. So I mustered up my strength and sat between Zack and Jack since Jack was sitting beside Rian and that was the only empty spot.
'You're a fan right? That's what Jack reported to us' Zack said. Now it feels like Jack really was a police and Zack was a higher-up. I just nodded him a yes then Alex asked me 'Ever seen us live?' Now he was facing me instead of looking at the mirror.
'Yep, I've been to four of your concerts and Rise and Fall would be my fifth' I said. I kinda feel proud for having gone to a lot of shows.
'You've come to lots of shows we should've been familiar with you' Rian said.
'I never got meet and greets when I go to shows' I now regret denying that meet and greet pass that was offered to me to the GK tour that All Time Low headlined.
Just as the conversation started rolling, Flyzik's head popped up by the door and told the guys that the show will be starting in fifteen minutes. I kinda felt sad 'cause I just met them and we already had to part. Sob, I'm so emotional.
Rian put his arm around me and said 'Meet you after the show'. Then they all stood up and left. Guess it's time for me to do some work. I went outside to take a picture of the people in line, and people who were carrying signs or those wearing shirts with awesome band related slogans. The Ready Set was up first and I went to Evan and Jeff's station to wait.
ALEX'S POV
A female figure came in with Jack and Matt. Guess they weren't joking when they said we're gonna have a woman on tour with us. I immediately noticed how nice her legs were, checking them out through the mirror. Shit, I shouldn't really be doing this. This is gonna turn bad.
I played it cool and greeted her then Jack introduced her. Sammy, huh. Nice name, and she's pretty cute too. God, Gaskarth. Do not ogle her. Chances are, you wouldn't be seeing her after tour.
Except if you become good friends with her.
Oh, great now I'm having a debate with myself.
We talked to her and she seems a little shy. Must get rid of that later after the show. We haven't really started a good conversation and Flyzik tells us it's show time already. Why?
Jack swung his arm around my shoulders, 'I know what you're thinking bro' he said smugly.
'You do not.'
'Yes I do. You like Sammy don't you?'
'I just met her! I do not!'
'Bet you fifty bucks that you would' Jack said with a wink. I just dismissed it with a nod because I'm not gonna let that happen.
END OF POV
'What's up new girl?' Jeff said and we high fived.
'Good. I still haven't taken it all in. Being in tour and stuff'
'Don't worry, just a few more shows and everything would seem normal' Evan assured.
We watched The Ready Set and Paradise Fears perform and I left the sound booth every once in a while to take pictures. I wasn't sure if I should take their pictures too, but I just did to be sure. All Time Low came on and I stood in front of the stage beside the bouncers. The first show was awesome as always! After the show, All Time Low hung out outside the venue and I went with them. I took pictures of them with their fans and told them they could check my site to grab the photos and that if they aren't there, it probably means it's gonna get published. Boy the fans were glad!
The after party was held on the bus as there was another show the next day so we had to get moving. Alex started the party with Danny as they were the one to bring out the drinks. I just sat on the couch being my shy self. Jack came up to me with a drink.
'How about something to drink my lady?' he offered me the drink. I took the cup and drank.
'Hey guys! Sammy drinks! We need to get her a little drunk so she can stop being all shy to everyone besides me, Flyzik, Danny and Colussy!' Jack announced.
I just shrugged and went along with their idea. I mean, I wanna get not all shy around them too!
'So what should we do?' Alex asked.
'A game of I have never?' I suggested.
'How do you play that?' Rian asked.
'Whoever's turn it is will say a statement that starts with 'I have never…' Like 'I have never taken a bath since tour started' then everyone who had taken a bath since tour started will down their drinks'
'Ooh, feisty. I like that. Since you suggested it, you start'
I gave it a thought then just decided to think of something almost everyone could drink to 'Hmm, I have never kissed anyone of the same sex' I said and everyone looked at each other and almost all of us drank.
'Oh my god you guys! Why almost all of you?' I asked laughing.
'Alex likes to kiss boys' Rian said.
'Yes I do' Alex admitted then added 'and you like kissing girls?'
'I've kissed my girl friends' then their eyed widened 'oh I'm not lesbian. I meant my female friends. You know friends of the same sex' and I swear I heard them breathe out of relief.
The game turned interesting by having stuff that revealed more of the ATL band and crew than me. It was really funny as everyone was getting really drunk.
Then Jack fired a question that threw everyone off guard.
'I have never liked someone on tour right now'
ZACK'S POV
When Jack said that 'I have never…' statement, my heart skipped. I haven't told anyone yet that I think I like Sammy. She's the first girl I've met who's interested in photography and has real good talent in taking photos. I was supposed to tell Rian but Alex and Danny started the drinking bonanza. But it was good seeing that Sammy was finally letting loose and having fun.
Guess I'll drink to that.
END POV
There was a brief pause after Jack's statement. Then there were three who drank to that, Zack, Alex and me.
They looked at me with expectant eyes.
'What? I like you guys. I'm starting to have fun touring with you guys. But I don't like anyone in particular' I shrugged.
'That doesn't count! ' Vinny protested 'Penalty drink to the camera girl!' he was quite tipsy but whatever. I still downed that shot.
ALEX/ZACK POV
I was kind of expecting her to say it was me. Guess I'm not the only one crushing on Sammy. Damn you, Jack.
END POV
A/N: Chapter five is finally of decent length! The story had quite a turn I think;) Please remember that I own nothing but my own ideas. Leave me some love 3