The day after the altercation with my mum, Colton and I were back on the jet returning to the US. It was the hardest thing I've had to do, leaving Luca after basically abducting him from his home but Bleu's moved him into his and I couldn't be more grateful. I know he'll be the safest he can be with them. I know Bleus always said Luca can stay round his but I've never felt comfortable taking the offer, I like to do things on my own and it was my job to do the best for him and provide the best opportunity's for him but at the moment I think I just need a bit of help whilst I'm away. He's been doing well in the past few weeks, I know he's being fed properly and is going to school in clean clothes but it still makes my heart hurt that I tore him from his home and then left him. I feel like the worst sister in the world but right now I need to keep working or I'll never be able to provide him with opportunities.

"He's alright babe." Coltons voice brings me away from my mind as his arms wrap around me from behind. I state at us in the dressing room Mirror and smile slightly, it's also been a few weeks since I officially became Colton Jax's girlfriend. It's been a whirlwind of care, passion and happiness and I wouldn't have it any other way. I've spent every night falling asleep in his arms and every day waking up in his arms, at this point we're practically inseparable and doing everything together... I don't think that's exactly healthy but as Taylor Swift preaches 'Lord save me, my drug is my baby' and boy is she right. I hate when he's not around, I feel restless and achy. Of course, Tessa and the label weren't happy about it and it's still a bit of a struggle trying to balance on the same wavelength with them but the positivity from everyone else around us and ourselves is enough to compensate for their ignorance.

"I know I just feel..." I shrug as he places a small kiss on my temple.

"He's safe and well, you know Bleu won't let him be anything other than that." He smiles running his hands up and down my arms.

"I know, I'm just being stupid sorry. I don't mean to be such a downer on your birthday." I sigh turning around to lean against his chest so I can hear his heartbeat.

" Caring too much is not being stupid. Anyway, I'm not usually one for my birthday. You just being here is enough" he smiles cheesily. I know why his birthdays not a big thing, the same reason he didn't go see his family, he's always spent it lonely at some bar, nobody's celebrated with him but that's defiantly going to change this year. " I still haven't got my birthday present yet though," he smirks leaning into my ear, "You could always make up for it, right now." He growls lifting me onto the dressing table. Heat flushes my face as he peppers kisses up and down my neck, suddenly the ringing of my phone jolts us apart.

"Don't answer it." He murmurs grumpily. I take a peek at the caller ID.

" I have too sorry, it's important." I hop off the table grab my phone and run out the door leaving Colt in a very compromising situation.

"You guys, that soundcheck was awesome, bring that same fire tonight and Rio will be up in arms!" Will comes backstage shouting to us. Both me and Colton exchange a look.

"Too much?" Will winces and we both nod, poor guy can't blame him for trying, "Sorry, anyway you guys should go and have some fun now, but not too much fun." He says with a stern look that makes me laugh. I can't believe we're actually headlining the main stage at Rock in Rio. To think about the numerous incredible artists that came before us here, it's insane that I'm even playing at the same level. I used to go to festivals... now I play them. Crazy.

"What do you wanna do, I'm thinking Ferris wheel then see who's playing" Colton chirps taking my hand in his and walking down the backstage corridor.

"Sure that sounds good but we have one more thing to do first." I pull him out of the backstage area and spot our designated Golf buggy... yeah pretty cool right?

I can't drive but Coltons spent half the morning teaching me how to work it and I'd say I'm pretty good at it now.

"Jesus Christ Gigi slow down you're going to crash into people." Colton panics from beside me.

"Calm down I'm not going to hit anyone" I giggle, I'm probably the worst driver in the bloody world.

"Where are we going anyway?" He questions as I turn off from the main festival field and into the more woodland area.

"Somewhere over the fucking rainbow." I laugh at his scrunched up features as I carry on through the woodland area, the bass from the stage getting quieter as the trees get thicker.

The cart moves over bumps and loose twiggs until we pull into a little clearing full of massive luxury cabins.

"Happy birthday!" I smile as I stop the cart outside one of the cabins.

"A cabin...?" He looks at me puzzled then suddenly an eruption of giggles is heard from behind the large decking table.

"Surprise" Arlo shouts jumping up as the rest of Colton's family step out of the shadows.

"What the..." Colton murmurs as his brother steps down to slap him on the back.

"Happy birthday you idiot." He smiles. His mum hits him on the shoulder before engulfing Colton in a massive hug.

"Happy birthday baby!" She coos into his shoulder, before moving down to me and wraps her arms around me. Her warm nature instantly lifting my mood.

"We knew you were working outside the US on your birthday but Gigi rang a few weeks ago and suggested we come out." His dad smiles walking down the veranda to join us.

"So that's why you've been on your phone all day?" Colton looks at me wrapping his arm around my shoulder, "Thank you. And thank you guys all for coming out. I really appreciate it."

"Ah don't get all fucking soppy, Brazilian chicks are the only reason I'm here," Elijah smirks as Aunt Joan slaps a flip flop around his head.

After all the family's said they're best wishes and all hugged one another we start our journey back to the main field. The golf buggy could only take a few so Grandma T, Emma, Aurmery, Arlo, Jess and her baby's and Colton are squished in on top of each other as I start the engine.

"Watch the branch Gi." Colton sighs from the passages seat as we emerge back into the field, Arlo giggling on his lap.

"You're going to run people over slow down!" He shouts.

"Will you shut up! You are the worst passenger I've ever encountered! I'm fine, I'm not going to but anyone!" I can hear the snickers from the seats behind us.

"I'm the first sodding passenger you've encountered and quite frankly your last!" He counters. I giggle, he's just being dramatic, I can drive fine-

"Watch it." Some woman jumps out of the way before I can run her over.

"Sorry!" I shout back trying not to laugh. I turn to Colton who's just shaking his head.

After about an hour of rides and exploring, I find myself Lounged out on the grass under the hot Brazilian sun. My Docs are making my feet hot but they match my festival vibe so I'm not taking them off. A shadow runs across my body as my head is carefully lifted and placed back down in Coltons lap. His hands run through my hair as a cheeky grin conceals his face.

"You feel a little hot, maybe I should run some sunscreen on you." His fingers run across my bare stomach, which makes me giggle slightly.

"You're a bit late, I've just put some on."

"No harm in putting an extra layer on." He smirks leaning down to kiss me. His lips touch mine as I wrap my hands around his neck, running my fingers through his hair. "Thank you, for this" he whispers against my neck. I cup his face and place a tender his on his lips, smiling.

"Alright you two break it up, you're making poor Arrow jealous." Elijah's voice pulls us apart but I stay in his arms.

"Shut up Elijah. Don't be salty just because you're single." Arrow scowls at him. A collection of laughs and 'oos' is heard as the family joins us on the grass.

"Why do I need to be tied down to one woman when I can have my pick of the best. You know I just got some girls number because I said I knew Gigi." He nods.

"Hold on, you used my name to pick up a girl? Wow that's kinda sad" I try and conceal my laugh but Coltons legs rumble beneath my head as he lets out a howling laugh. Elijah huffs and sulks into the grass.

"She's not wrong son, you just admitted you couldn't pick up girls on your own..." Aumery adds which makes me chuckle. Before Elijah can come back with something as equally playboyish- Jess comes running up and drops to her knees.

"Okay okay okay!" She beams out of breath, I sit up with amusement of her heightened state, "I just saw the lineup, you'll actually never believe who's on the main stage in an hour," I look at her expectantly, considering we'd only arrived this morning and I've been a bit preoccupied I only looked to see who was on before me tonight, I'd forgotten to look at the rest, " Shawn Mendes." She screams.

"Are you joking?" I scream back. How the fuck had I missed that. Shawn fucking Mendes

"Why the fuck am I holding you on my shoulders so you can fawn over a guy who's not me?" Colton huffs. After we'd pushed through the crowd and waited for an hour before Shawn came on, Colton had put me on his shoulders since I was drowning in the crowd and could barely see anything. Jess was on her husband's shoulders and the two of us were screaming up high. We were a row back from the barriers and even though Colton insisted we use our VIP passes and wait in a special viewing area, it's so much more fun being down here right at the front. It's the best atmosphere in the world.

"Shut up it's Shawn Mendes!" I pinch his cheek lightly, being careful not to topple off his shoulders. Jess grabs my hands and the two of us start singing to each other, practically screaming the lyrics at each other. Amongst us hundreds of thousands of other music lovers were also screaming the lyrics, I'm sure at some point I even heard Colton singing along.

By the time Shawn Mendes had finished his set, the dusk had rolled in and all the festival lights were up illuminating the fields. Whilst the others went back to the cabin, Colton and I took a stroll around before we had to go backstage. Although we had to get back on foot... Colton wouldn't let me drive.

Our hands swung in between our body's as we walked around the carnival-like area, just below the big wheel I decided to stop and hand him his last present. I pulled out an envelope from my back pocket and handed it to him with a smile. I hope it's okay, I don't know much about this area.

He pulls out two front row tickets to a Chargers game.

"I remember ages ago when we were talking about football and you said that maybe we should go someday so..." he doesn't say anything, "You don't have to go with me... have I got it wrong, I did have to do a bit of research, I'm a novice in this area-"

He grabs my waist and cuts me off with a kiss. I guess he likes them? His hands find my butt and he lifts me off the ground with a squeal, I secure my legs around his waist and giggle.

"Do you like them?"

"Gigi I fucking love them, I love even more you want to go with me." His eyes sparkle under the lights and the bandana around his head complements his cheeky smile. I will never not admire how beautiful he is.

After I've finished my set I jog off stage and into the wings where Colton is waiting with his arms open. They immediately wrap around me and squeeze so tight.

That was Crazy. That's all I can say right now. The crowd is massive and all I could hear was them singing my song. It's like the iconic moment when the crowd are singing 'Love of my life' but they weren't ... they were singing me, my song. My heart is beating out of my chest and sweat trickles ever so slightly down my forehead. This was insane. Tears are brimming on my eye line. I will never not be grateful for the moments and opportunities like these.

" I'm so proud of you," Colton murmurs pulling away slightly so he can kiss my sweaty forehead, one of the stage crew hands him his mic and he's ushered away before I get a chance to say good luck. Not that he needs it.

Colton's family are stood right behind me, all passing me around so they can give me hugs. It's such a foreign feeling, all this love and care but I like it and I'm so grateful to have it.

"You're so talented Gigi and you look absolutely gorgeous! I didn't get a chance to tell you before you went on." Emma puts her arm around my shoulders and we watch as the lights dim and the stage starts to fill with commotion.

"Thank you. And thank you for coming, I know it means so much to him!" I say back, still keeping my eyes on the stage as Colton jogs out and the crowd erupts. I watch Colton and the way he owns the stage, every single member of that audience is under the trance he puts out but I also watch his family, they look out with awe and pride. I don't think they've ever really seen Colton in his element like this, doing what he loves and being happy.

Nearer the end of the set Will and me are set to execute our plan. He joins me at the edge of the stage and hands me a mic. Just as Colton finishes his song I nod at Will. Colts family look confused as I interrupt his set.

"Rio, Rio, Rio!" I shout from the wings. Everyone on the stage looks confused as I step out into the lights. "I have a massive favour to ask you guys." I grin at Colton as the crowd cheers in response. "Alright, now it's a certain someone's birthday today and I need a little help, it would be much appreciated if you guys could all join in." Colton gives me a warning look but I carry on anyway.

"Happy birthday to you-" I start and the crowd picks up. About a million peoples voices blend together to sing the song. Will brings out a cake that's lit with candles. The song comes to an end and Colton seems rather embarrassed as he blows the candles out. I giggle watching the smoke drift into the light streams.

Before I can realise what Coltons doing he takes a handful of cake and Slams it into my face.

I stand there as cake drips from my eyelashes. Mouth agape. I glare at him watching his chest rise and fall along with the crowds obvious enjoyment.

Fine. He wants to play that game? Okay.

I take the tray from Will's hands and throw it up into Colton's face. The tray drops to the floor and bits of cake crumple from his grinning face.

"I think you need a bit more" he raises a brow and starts to move towards me. I back away from him with my arms out.

"No don't-" but he's already grabbed my waist and pulled me into his torso. He leans down and kisses me, smooshing cake back over my face. At least he tastes sweet.

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