XXIX. Battle of the Bands

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CHAPTER TWENTY-NINE

STORY OF ANOTHER US — 5 SECONDS OF SUMMER This surprise ending I'm depending onCould be the story of another us

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STORY OF ANOTHER US — 5 SECONDS OF SUMMER
This surprise ending I'm depending on
Could be the story of another us

SUNSET CURVE ENDED up sleeping over at the Montez garage, figuring that it was a good idea since they had to meet early the next morning anyway.

At seven thirty in the morning, they packed their instruments into the back of Bobby's car and headed to the competition venue. The drive was slow and they got there just in time for check in.

The day was filled with a lot of waiting as each band went through an individual soundcheck. By the time it was Sunset Curve's turn, it was already late afternoon.

Olivia found herself faced with a bundle of nerves settling in the pit of her stomach, but she pushed it down, ignoring it the best she could. The soundcheck went by perfectly, only adding to the band's excitement. Despite the reassuring practice and the support of her friends, she still couldn't shake the bad feeling creeping up her spine.

Before the band knew, it was 6 o'clock and the long line of family members, friends, managers, and music executives outside the venue were allowed to enter. Sunset Curve was seated backstage with the other bands as they watched their front woman and drummer pace back and forth in front of them.

"They're so nervous, it's almost making me nervous," Luke muttered to the boys beside him.

Bobby and Reggie nodded before the former got up from his seat. "Guys," he called to the anxious teens. He glanced down at his watch. "Why don't we go find Kat and Mikey? They should be here now and they'd want to wish you good luck, right?"

Reggie stood up, helping Luke to his feet as well, and agreed with Bobby's statement. The younger kids would definitely help distract them from their nerves.

Luke left to find Mikey, while Bobby and Alex left to find Kat. When they returned, they were met with a panic struck Reggie. While Reggie was ranting about his latest country song, Olivia had managed to slip away right under his nose.

Time was ticking closer and closer to their call time. Six bands had gone on stage while they looked for Olivia and they feared that they wouldn't be able to find her in time.

"This can't be happening again," Bobby muttered, pacing in worry alongside Alex.

"Relax," Luke said, fiddling with his bracelets. "We'll find her." Except this time, he wasn't sure. Every performance they had where Olivia disappeared, they found her in the washrooms, sick to her stomach. This time, the washrooms were full and she was nowhere to be found.

Just then, Mikey and Kat came running into their green room. "Guys, guys!"

The older teens turned to them expectantly. "Did you find her?"

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