The days passed by quick and Demi still hadn't told me what her plan was. I was starting to think she had no plan. She was just trying to mess with my head. Which by the way, congrats Mitch…you won im definitely messed up in the head right now. I sighed as I was once again on the tour bus. I wish we were home. Back in Texas, asleep in my comfy bed. Where Nate could sneak in and sleep on the bed next to me and we wouldn't get caught staying up late because everyone slept in when we were at home. I sighed making fog on the window. I then got tempted and drew a heart in the fog. Watching it until it faded. My heart was aching. Not just because I was upset Demi was hiding something from me, but because Nate and Miley were talking back to back again. So much that Nate and I hadn't talked in almost a week because with the tour and in his free time only calling Miley…there wasn't any space for little, unimportant Alex. Just as I sniffed and pulled the cover over me on the couch Shane plopped down next to me. My head bounced and I winced.

"Sorry" He said chuckling then it slowly faded. "You okay? You've been in the back of the bus the whole time we've been on the road." he said frowning.

"Just a little homesick that's all" I mumbled with my eyes still shut and the covers up to my nose.

"Are you sure your not just SICK?" he asked sounding concerned and putting his soft palm on my forehead. "You're a little warm Lex" He said twisting his lips.

"I feel fi--" I began but suddenly got the urge to get sick. I jumped up with my hand over my mouth and ran in the front of the bus to use the bathroom. Shane rushed in after me and quickly held my hair with one hand and rubbed my back with the other.

Once I was done puking my guts out a rinsed my mouth out and wiped my mouth with toilet paper. Shane flushed the toilet for me and wiped the stray tears that had fallen.

"you liar" He said "that's 10 bucks" he chuckled and led me back to the back of the bus. We had this thing that if you lie you have to pay up 10 bucks. Because your not supposed to lie to family. This time I laid on the small bed in the tour bus. Shane tucked me in.

"I don't know what came over me I just felt sick all of a sudden" I admitted. "You jinxed it. that's 5 bucks" I said pointing at him and giggling lightly. Even though my throat killed.

"Aww dang. Tell you what. I'll invest that 5 bucks on buying you some hot tea at our next stop. Sound fair?" He asked. I smiled weakly and nodded. He grinned and leaned over to kiss my forehead.

"Im sure the others know your sick from the incident but im just gunna let them know" He said. "then I'll be back when you wake up with your tea" He smiled.

"But im not sleepy" I yawned "another jinx. Make that two cups of 5 dollar tea" I smirked as my eyes began to close.

"Will do" Shane said before walking out. I snuggled up in the covers and slowly drifted into sleep. I really hadn't felt sick at all. I mean I felt a little upset and stressed which can cause you getting sick, but still. So Shane really had jinxed that first one. Cause now I feel like crap. My eyes are so heavy I don't know if I'll be able to open them when I wake up. But for now I'll just dream. I cant believe Shane was slowly starting to become the brother I was closest with. I never thought me and Nate would split apart for this long. But I guess….I guess…Im sorry Im done mind talking im going to sleepppppppppppp……….

I woke up and it was dark outside. I felt warmer than usual. And weaker. I couldn't breath through my nose and I was sweaty. I turned over only to realize someone was holding me. I looked up to see Nate sleeping peacefully next to me. His dog tag on his cheek from his position in which he was sleeping. He was in sweats and socks and then a black t-shirt. His arms were wrapped between mine and his head was nuzzled in my neck. I couldn't help but feel safe in his arms. He must of rushed in when he found out I was sick. I just stared at him. He looked so innocent and healthy when he was asleep. He had light circles forming under his eyes. No more staying up late natey you need your sleep. He licked his lips and shifted a little in his sleep to where he was pulling me closer. I giggled but nothing came out. Oh great I lost my voice. Our noses were touching from how close he pulled me. I was tempted to kiss him but didn't.

"Nate" My mouth moved but sound didn't come out. All you heard was little crackles of noise but not an actually word. I slowly tried to lift my hand but was too weak so I just rubbed my nose against his. Like an Eskimo kiss. He twitched his nose and then went back to sleep. "humph" I breathed out and then did it again. He frowned and then slowly fluttered his eyes open. His face relaxed and he smiled.

"Hey Lexi" He said in his hoarse 'I-just-woke-up-voice'. I cheesed and then closed my eyes a little. I suddenly felt tired again. I felt his hand travel over my face. As he rubbed it gently. Running his fingers over my features. I slowly fell into a deeper sleep. I had the flu. I must have. I did how ever get to catch the sparks run through my body when he wrapped his arms around me once again.

"Don't worry I'll be here when you wake up." He said pressing his lips to my forehead and going back to sleep himself. I nodded and fell asleep in his arms…cause that's what best friends do…hehe.

~~the next day~~

"don't bame me bame wexi" Nate said sounding stuffed up and hoarse before he coughed into a tissue.

I glared and wrote on the wipe board I got since I lost my voice.

I NEVER SAID YOU 'HAD' TO STAY WITH ME WHILE I WAS SICK!

He looked at me "Buh still" he shrugged and walked over to sit next to me.

Shane held his nose "but still, you guys need to stay away from me I don't wanna get si--ACHOO!" Shane sneezed out. He then slouched and looked at me and Nate. "Oh I hate you guys"

Me and Nate looked at each other and smiled before high fiving. I think this was the most fun we'd had on the tour bus in a while.

"You have a 6?" Kevin mumbled through his doctors mask that he wore so he wouldn't get sick.

"Go Fish" Frankie mumbled also wearing his mask.

Me and Nate tilted our heads in confusion and frowned at them.

"Oh that's just rude" Shane said starting to sound stuffed up. I would've giggled if I had a voice. Demi texted me.

Hey Babes

Hope your feeling

Better text me when

Your at the next hotel

So I can meet you there

And see you! Plus I

Have the plan written down!: ) Demz

I glared. Ugh when everything was going good she had to remind me about the stupid plan! Now I was going to be stressed on trying to figure out what it was. I put my chin on my palm as my elbow rested on the table. I felt a finger on my back drawing circles and I glanced to see Nate and Shane talking. Just Nate was rubbing my back at the same time. I swear if he liked me he sure was showing it a lot more than usual. I was kind of hurt though that he was acting all lovey dovey when he was supposed to love miley. That made me feel like the second choice. But he could just be being a good friend I mean I rub Jason's back sometimes when he's playing guitar and im thinking so I need something to do to while thinking. So I rub his back, but I have no 'boyfriend' feelings for him at all. This sure was confusing.

I stood and Nate's hand dropped. He looked at Me confused.

"Im tired. Im gunna take a nap" I mouthed. Considering I couldn't speak. Seriously all this thinking made me tired.

"Kay" He said still having a frown plastered on his face.

"Sleep well" Shane said before sneezing. "because im hogging the bed next" He sighed.

"not a chance" Nate said "Its my turn"

"Yeah right" Shane said.

I laughed as I closed the door and laid down in bed. I didn't have my eye's closed for more than 10 seconds before Nate walked in. I lifted my head off the pillow to look at him.

"Arguing wear you out?" I wrote on the whiteboard.

"Yup" He said rubbing his eyes. I patted the spot next to me. He smiled and laid down. "Good night Lex" He said laying on his back and putting his hands on his stomach.

I couldn't reply but I nodded and laid on my back as well. Snuggled in the covers. I fell asleep to looking at the ceiling.

In the middle of the night I felt I was being carried. When I opened my eyes Big Rob was carrying me down a hotel hall way. So we finally made it to a hotel. Thank God. He laid me down on my bed and tucked me in. It was raining. Which made it more peaceful in the dark hotel room.

"Goodnight Ms." He smiled and walked out. I closed my eyes and then rolled over and then I rolled over again. I couldn't sleep. I sighed and slowly tiptoed into Nate's room. We bumped into each other.

"Hey" He said laughing. "I was just coming to your room"

I smiled and pushed him back into his room. He sighed and laid back in his bed. I laid down next to him and he instantly wrapped his arms around me.

"Sorry im cold" he laughed and then started to breath slow.

I smiled and fell asleep as well. Quickly I might add. Its official.

I love Nate Grey.

Ok so this was a majorly Late UPDATE and I promise it wont happen again. its just school is pretty tuff this year. so I hope you forgive me. Review. I hope the wait was worth it hehe. I also will admit I had writers block so thats why it also took long. but thanks for support I love you!!
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