Author's Note: Dedication to @Heytherebear_ for the beautiful fan covers she made! It's over on the side bar if you want to see it :) 

Wow, okay. From what I saw, a lot of you are from Kansas! And Canada. I love Canada. It's crazy how many people around the world can read something on here. You're all incredible!

Didn't see anyone from Hawai'i though :( I'M ALL ALONE ON THIS ISLAND! Kidding, hehe :)

I'm on vacation at the moment, so it's really short. Sorry :/ Enjoy!!

Chapter 34:

"Would he say he's in l-o-v-e? If it was me, then I would, I would." The boys sang together in harmony during sound check and I gave them a thumb's up from side stage. 

"My earpiece isn't working," Liam spoke up once the song was over. Four sound guys rushed over to take care of it, fiddling with a few buttons.  I was amazed at how pretty much everyone here was at the boys beck and call.

I left the stage, heading to the table where a bunch of food was laid out. My perfect heaven.  I shoved a donut in my mouth, wandering around the backstage area a bit. People were walking around with purpose, all having a job to do before the concert tonight. 

"Brook, wait up!" Harry called after me. I turned to him, mouth still full of donut. I raised an eyebrow at him. He didn't seem to noticed and asked, "What's up?"

Since my mouth was full, I wasn't able to reply. I motioned wildly while Harry looked at me with wrinkled eyebrows.

"She can't hear you mate, she's eating." Niall spoke up from beside us. Harry and I both simultaneously turned to look at him, confusion written over both of our faces.

"She can't hear me?" Harry asked as a smirk played across his lips. I swallowed the rest of the donut quickly before bursting out into laughter.

"What? I sai- Oh." Niall stopped, as if realizing his mistake of words. "I meant she couldn't say anything because her mouth was full.. Oh c'mon, stop laughing. You know what I meant!"

I took a deep breath, trying to drown the laughter that kept welling up inside me. "Sorry babe, that was funny, though."

"I'm a funny guy," Niall shrugged, eyes glinting with humor.

I smiled at him before turning to the other boy. "What'd you need, Harry?" 

"Just got off the phone with Rosie. She wants to take you shopping when we get to Chicago, I told her I'd double check with you first." Harry said and I noticed his iPhone in his hands for the first time.

"Tell her I'd love too! And if it's okay, we'll drag Summer along." I informed him. The intern and I had been getting along quite well, having another girl my age on tour helped with the major amounts of testosterone. 

"Brilliant."

"When do we go to Chicago?" I asked, completely blanking on the schedule. 

"Three days from now, then we go to New York. Then California and then Hawai'i," literally out of nowhere, Liam popped up and announced the dates.

"How do you remember that? I can't even remember what I had for breakfast," Harry eyed Liam with suspicion clouded in his eyes.

"You had that croissant and bacon," Niall spoke up immediately with a automatic nod.

"Apparently I'm the only one who can't remember things," Harry rolled his eyes at the two boys.

"You're not alone, buddy boy." I reminded him. His face turned to shock, as he started sputtering out apologies left and right. I started laughing. "Harry, it's okay. It's funny."

"The only reason I remember our tour dates is because I'm really excited to surf in Hawai'i," Liam explained before smiling sheepishly.

"I'm excited to watch your attempts at surfing," Niall smirked.

~*~*~*~

I left the tour bus and wandered around the parking lot. With a glance in all directions,  I hurried towards the band's bus. I rapped my knuckles against the door, hoping Josh had decided to not go with the boys to the tattoo parlor.

Those boys all had a serious tattoo addiction. It was a problem.

"Hey Brook! We're about to head out for some food, you wanna come along?" Sandy swung the bus door open and grinned down at me.

"I'm good for now, but thanks for the offer. I, uh, I was actually wondering if Josh was here?" I hesitated but finally asked, trying my best to seem calm and collected.

"Yeah, he's watching some TV. C'mon in," Sandy pushed the door open and traipsed back up the stairs. I followed, noticing that this bus was exactly like Summer, Caroline and I's. I immediately spotted Josh sprawled out on the couch, eyes glued to the moving screen.

"We're out," Dan announced, the other guys emptying the bus. I settled down next to Josh. He didn't even acknowledge my presence.

"Josh, we need to talk." I started, turning to look at him. He flipped the TV off and turned to me with indifference. "I'm an idiot and I was stupid. I'm sorry."

His facial expressions changed instantly and he reached over to hug me. "I just want to know why. Did I do something?"

"No, it wasn't you at all. In fact, my reasons are pretty stupid. It was so stupid."

"Tell me why."

"Listen, Josh. There's something about Lilly.. I don't know what it is. I don't mind if you like someone other than me, believe me. I'd be selfish if that was the case. But Lilly.. Don't you think it's weird? She showed up when suddenly everyone knows who you are. Don't you think that's a bit sketchy?" I rambled, trying to not hurt his feelings.

"I've thought about that already. But you don't know her story. She hasn't exactly had it easy. She's not after the fame, I know that." Josh replied, running a hand through his hair.

"Have you seen her around the boys? I just don't think she's there for you for the right reasons. I know I don't know her, I know I don't know her backstory.. But.." I trailed off and shrugged, sinking deeper into the couch.

"I've known her since I was seven. I trust her with my life, she's been my best friend since before I could remember. Believe me," Josh sighed, almost looking torn.

"Just promise me you're not going to just jump in, please? I wouldn't be able to watch you get hurt."

"I promise. Now, are we good? No more ignoring me?" Josh held out a hand for me to shake. I laughed, and shook it.

"We're good."

"Nice. Let's go get some pizza or something, I'm starving." Josh heaved himself off the couch before offering me a hand.

"Sounds perfect."

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