After months of preparation, I had finally finished my flash sheet for the tour, and we were on our way to the first date. I went into the lounge area of the bus with a bag of chips in hand. Justin and Vinny were playing a game with each other while Ricky was reading, and Chris and Ryan were playing a game on the other TV. I took a seat next to Justin, watching him and Vinny play, Justin already upset that Vinny was beating him. Things had gotten better since Ricky and I talked. He was still there for me as I needed him, but we both realized and agreed that that would be all we were. Friends. Vinny and I haven't really talked about everything. We've hung out since then and do often, but I don't think either of us were ready to talk about what had happened. 

"Fuck you, Vin!" Justin yelled when he lost, laughing right after. He then looked to me with a smile, "You're awake," he commented, reaching into the bag of chips I had to steal some. "Yeah, I wasn't feeling too well, but I took a nap and I'm feeling a little better," I nodded, and Chris spoke, not looking away from his game, "We're about to stop for food, so you woke up at a good time," "Oh sick, I've been vibing off these chips for a while now," I laughed and smiled toward Chris. 

Hours later, we were stopped at a restaurant, and we all walked in. Vinny looked at me as we walked behind the others and smiled, sending a blush up to my cheeks.  He had that mischievous look on his face, so I was sure he was planning something. I continued to walk beside him, feeling the cold air hit my face which was sure to wake anyone up. 

Chris opened the door and we all filed in being sat at a table, Vinny rushed in front of me, pulling out the chair between him and Justin for me and I laughed. "Thank you," I smiled up to him as I sat. He took his seat beside me with Chris, Ricky and Ryan on the opposite side of us. "So, Eden, when do we get to see the flash?" Ryan asked excited and I let out another laugh "You can see them whenever you want. I'm surprised you guys haven't asked yet," I fished my phone out of my bag to show them the sheet. "I tried to focus it on the tour and the setlist," I explained and the guys all looked in awe. "I love them" Chris looked back up at me with an approving nod. "They look sick" Ricky chimed in and I smiled, glad that they liked them. As we ate, we continued to talk about the first show tomorrow. It was decided that the people with VIP would be given a raffle ticket in their email and told to show up early if they had won. I would tattoo five people per day then join the rest of the guys in the green room. 

After we had finished, I got my card out to pay for my meal, but Vinny took my card, putting our tickets together and paying. I looked at him with a shocked expression and shook my head "Vin, I could've paid for my own." I earned an immediate shake of the head "I know you can, but I'm not letting you," Justin watched as the two of us fought over it and I eventually shook my head, "Fine, Vin, but I'm paying for both of us next time" I stuck my tongue out at him and eventually he agreed. "Maybe I'll let you, maybe I won't" "Just kiss already" Ryan blurted out causing everyone to laugh. 

Once everyone had paid, we walked back out and I looked out as snow started to fall on the ground around us. I think Vinny noticed I was getting cold, because I felt his jacket go around me. I looked over to him and grinned, leaning slightly into him as we all walked. I thought about getting my hoodie on the way out but had entirely forgot. Luckily, he had one and his jacket. Justin nudged my arm as we walked, and I stuck my tongue out to him, continuing to walk alongside Vinny. 

After getting back to the bus, we decided the six of us would play a game together. I sat on the floor, leaning against Vinny's legs as we each picked a character for Mario Kart. I went with Peach while Vinny chose Link. We all got ready, settling into our spots as the countdown started. "I'm going to destroy you guys," Ryan smirked and I just rolled my eyes playfully. "In your dreams," I shook my head and just as the green light came, using the boost to quickly move past them. "What the hell?!" Vinny yelled above me, and I laughed continuing before he threw a banana at me, "Wow, such a gentleman," I rolled my eyes to him, but eventually caught back up, passing him again. 

Now on the last lap, I was going back-to-back with Ryan while the others would shoot shells and such at the both of us. "I'm gonna get you!" he yelled as we approached the finish line, but I just smiled, "You're right, I give up" I groaned just before using my last boost and speeding past him winning the lap. "What the fuck!" Justin threw his hands up in defeat and I laughed again, standing, "And with that, I make my goodbye, fuck you guys I'm going to sleep" Justin laughed and I took a celebratory bow before making it way to my bunk. I pulled out my iPad to work on some commissions I had gotten while I was away before falling asleep as the guys continued their tournament which Ryan ended up winning.