Chapter 6

I didn't know what time the party ended and my head's a little hazy but I'm glad I ended up sleeping in my bunk and not beside some random person. Or one of the ATL band and crew people 'cause that would just send the wrong impression.

I got up early, around 9am like I usually do after a night of drinking. It's also so weird 'cause no matter how much alcohol I consume, I never get a hangover. I went out of my bunk, and the bus was a mess.

I spent an hour cleaning the bus and realized we were already parked at the venue in Pennsylvania, and that none of the boys were up yet so I ate my breakfast at the lounge while watching tv. I heard some shuffling in the back and I looked to see Jack scouring the fridge.

'Surprising you're the first one up.'

Jack squinted at me. 'Good morning camera girl. Why do you look fine? I mean, aren't you hung-over?'

'Never happens to me,' and I winked at Jack. He scoffed and grabbed a bottle of water and went to sit beside me.

'What are you watching? Goddammit, can you shut the curtains? The light is hurting me!' Jack said with a pout.

'I'm watching reruns of Ancient Aliens, and no I will not shut the curtains because I like seeing you suffer' I said, smirking.

'You evil little girl.' Then Jack decided to lean his head on my shoulder because that part is hidden from the sun. We stayed like that for a while and Jack got bored with what I was watching and decided to play Fifa.

'I cannot believe you lost twice to a girl Jack. You are such a pussy'. Rian said from behind.

'Good morning Rian!' I chirped, followed by Jack saying 'Shut up you fat fuck. I'm trying to focus here.'

'Focus harder 'cause you're about to lose again, dickhead. And good to see your coming out of your shell Sammy.'

'Guess all I needed was a little alcohol to jumpstart things. Want to help me beat the fuck out of Jack?'

'Nope. You can handle it. I fine just watching.'

'Why are you siding with her? ALEX! Can you help me beat Sammy? Goddammit I lost again! ALEX!' Jack called out desperately.

'Sorry man. Alex is still passed out.' Zack said.

'Help me then!'

'No way. It's fun watching you lose to a girl.' Jack slumped after hearing that even Zack is on my side.

'Victory is mine! You already lost 5 games in a row!' I was already doing a victory dance and Jack just sat there looking like I hit him. Zack and Rian too were making fun of Jack for not winning, even just one game.

ALEX POV

I think I heard Jack calling me. Or maybe I was dreaming, but I woke up feeling like there are a thousand hammers trying to break open my skull all at the same time. I realized after trying to get rid of the feeling that the pain was caused by the noise coming from the lounge. I can hear everyone cheering. Maybe there's a football game rerun?

I got up, trying to balance myself by leaning on the wall.

'Alex! You're finally awake! Sammy and the guys are bullying me!' Jack said, pouting after.

I don't know why they're bullying Jack but for some reason, all I could focus on was Sammy hugging Jack. I rubbed my eyes and Sammy was back to her position. Maybe I'm just a little bit drunk.

'We'll get revenge later Jack. Don't worry.'

END POV

I think I saw a wave of jealousy pass Alex's eyes when I hugged Jack. I felt bad for bullying him, and we've only known each other for what, less than a week? But I figured what I saw a while ago was nothing since Alex said they were going to get revenge.

'Oh you guys are challenging me? Bring it on!' I said and crossed my arms. Zack and Rian started hooting and Jack just glared at me.

'Okay…I'll go easy on you later. Sorry. Can't help but be competitive' I told Jack who gladly accepted my apology by hugging me back.

'Truce. For now.' Then Jack did that whole I'm-watching-you hand gesture.

It was already lunchtime by the time the whole Fifa fiasco ended. Flyzik entered the bus asking who wanted to buy lunch.

'No one is actually volunteering?' Flyzik asked again. 'Well, then I'm choosing…Gaskarth, and Sammy.'

'I am not your errand girl' I said and made a sad face to try and convince Flyzik to just choose one of the other guys.

'Not going to change my mind. Alex, are you also going to complain?' Alex shook his head.

ALEX POV

I don't know if Jack told someone else, or I accidentally told Flyzik about Sammy. It's a little fishy asking us to buy lunch when they do it for us most of the time. But hey, I'm not going to pass up spending time with Sammy.

After ten minutes, we were both in clean clothes and ready to buy lunch. Everyone wanted Chinese for some reason and Sammy took care of taking everyone's orders. We then went to Jordan's bus as well as Paradise Fears' bus to buy them food.

We were quiet while walking. It's not awkward, well not exactly but I could feel Sammy hesitating to talk. I didn't want to break the silence either so I just waited for her.

'Awhile back, I noticed you…' It was cryptic. Whatever Sammy was trying to say.

'Noticed what? Did I look embarrassing when I woke up?' I said, trying to lighten up the mood. She laughed a little.

'I kinda saw you, uh, glare at Jack. When I hugged him. But maybe you just look grumpy when waking up after a night of drinking?'

So she saw it, huh. 'I thought you were stealing my best friend.' I said, trying to make light of it.

'I wasn't, and I wouldn't. I felt bad for bullying him since he woke up' she said with a laugh.

Well, that was a relief. God, it's only been less than a week since I've known her. I shouldn't be overthinking things.

We already found a restaurant and were able to buy all the food everyone wanted to eat.

'Are you seriously not going to help me carry any of these?' I asked.

'Nope.'

'First, you bully Jack, then me? I'm a little hurt Samantha.' Then she just laughs. And started walking out so I had no choice but to carry everything!

'Hey! Hey! Sammy, they're heavy! I'm going to spill some of the food if you don't help me.'

'Fine Gaskarth. Hand me some of those.' Thank god, she helped me.

'Why do you like bullying us so much?'

'Not all of you. I've only bullied you and Jack for now.'

'Yeah but still.'

'Hmm. I'd like to think I'm on tour with my brothers slash good friends. It's how I express my undying love to you guys.'

'Right, if that's what you like.' Then out of the blue, she kicks by butt that off balances me and runs straight to our bus.

Only then did I realize, she took ATL's food, so I have to deliver Jordan's and Paradise Fears' food to their respective buses.

END POV

'Where's Alex?' Vinny asked the moment I got in.

'Holy shit! He, he was walking behind me. M-maybe he got kidnapped.' I tried joking him.

'Not kidnapped. Only became Sammy's second victim of bullying.' Alex said and rolled his eyes.

'I don't like you anymore Sammy.' Jack said jokingly while grabbing some food.

'You're still our friend. Right, Zack?' Rian chirped and Zack nodded, too busy eating to answer. Jack stuck out his tongue at me and I did the same thing back.

'Woah, you guys all took a bath already.' I said, not realizing I was thinking out loud.

'Yes. We're all clean except you.' Jack said, trying to bully me back.

'Nuh-uh! Alex hasn't taken a bath yet either!'

Flyzik broke our little fight cause it's already time for sound check.

'You can take a bath first Alex.'

'Woah. After bullying me, you're already being kind to me?' Alex said with fake disbelief.

'Only cause you're more needed than I am at the sound check.'

A/N: This is more or less a filler chapter. Sorry for not updating for so long! I will try to update as often as possible :)