Invisible String

2

Present.

Natalie's POV

"I just think it needs to have more bass."

"My man it needs to sound like the energy of Brazil. What makes people think of Brazil. What will people remember. That's what we need to focus on. Claudia gave us some inspiration and I love it. We're going with her." I say and he nods.

"You sure you're only 20?"

"I'm sure." I say with a chuckle. "Alright Mr. worldwide you're up."

"This studio is rad Nat. I think I might have to steal you from the other artists." He says and I laugh.

I start the song and he starts singing.

"This is amazing." Jennifer says as she puts her hands on my shoulders.

"Thanks Jen." I say and she nods.

"Beautiful." Claudia says.

"Obrigado." I say as I bow.

"I'm up next." JLo says as she walks into the booth.

"This is too good! This World Cup anthem is going to be FIRE."

"BRAZIL! BRAZIL!" Claudia and I yell sing.

"Oh my god that drop is so good." JLo says and I laugh.

"This is amazing."

"Side to side." I say as I wave my hand side to side like a flag.

My phone rings and my eyes widen.

"Shit. Let's take five guys." I say as I grab my phone. "Hey is everything okay?"

"We've been looking for you!"

"Sorry? I'm at work. Did I not tell you guys?" I ask.

"No."

"My bad, I'm in LA recording a song. You know. THE song." I say.

"Next time tell us because we were worried."

"Well now I know if I were to get kidnapped you guys would look for me." I say with a chuckle.

"Okay go back to work. We're currently figuring out the rest for the tour."

"Okay got it. I'll take a flight back home as soon as I'm done."

"No funny business Natalie."

"I know. Bye, love you."

"Love you too."

I walk back into the studio and give them a thumbs up.

"Alright let's get to the chorus, this is going to be a long session." I say.

Tobin's POV

"Wait are we still going to a game for the World Cup?" I ask.

"Obviously. We have to go 'support' the men's team." Pinoe says and I hum.

"Did you guys hear Taylor Swift has an album that she will be dropping coming up?" Alex asks from the bathroom.

"Well I haven't been on my phone, so no. But I'm stoked to hear the new album." I say.

"Who isn't though." Christen says.

"True." I say.

"I'm excited." Alex says and I chuckle.

"As usual."

"Let's go ladies! Game day!" Christie yells.

Natalie's POV

"Oh yeah this is my thing." I say as I munch on some carrots. "Women's soccer!"

"Whatcha watching kiddo?"

"Football." I say as I fix myself on the couch.

"Could've been you if you pursued that."

"I like being a musician, songwriter, and a producer." I say.

"You're so young and already doing big things."

"I have someone to thank for that." I say with a smile.

"Oh yeah who's that?"

"It's a secret." I shush.

"Yeah right. I still can't believe you're a known producer at 20! Who even!" Austin yells and I laugh.

"I'm doing big girl things." I say with a nod.

"My sister is a musician and a producer and like a lot more." Austin says.

"Not the only sister and I'm technically not your sister either." I say.

"Doesn't matter, you'll always be my sister no matter what. Blood or not. Papers or not." He says and I smile. "We all have bad blood."

"Thanks Austin."

"Now where's our other sister." He says and I shrug.

"That's a good question, I think she was with mom." I say.

I grab my phone and go to 'Find My' and look at her contact.

"She's with mom." I say and he nods.

"Cool. Then I guess I'll watch soccer with you." He says and I grin.

"About time! Let me introduce you to heaven." I say patting the seat next to me.

"Is it heaven because it's women's soccer?"

"No." I say with a huff.

"Oh really?" He says and I see his eyebrow raised, I roll my eyes as I shove him.

"I don't objectify women, but man some of those players are beautiful." I say.

"Who's playing?"

"USA vs. Canada."

"Who you rooting for?"

"USA obviously."

"Who's your favorite player?"

"D, all of the above." I say and he laughs shaking his head.

"Of course you do." He says ruffling my hair.

"They're all just so good!" I exclaim.

"Okay so explain how this works."

"Well they're starting with a 4-4-2."

"Huh?"

"Four defenders, for midfielders, two forwards." I say.

"Okay? Go on."

"This is going to be a long game."

- - - -

"SYDNEY LEROUX!" I yell throwing my carrots at Austin.

"Chill oh my god you hit my eye."

"Well be aware next time."

"I'm gonna get you." He says and my eyes widen.

I start running away from him and head to the front lawn.

"Get back here!" He yells.

"Never!"

"What's going on here?"

"Uhhh hey." I say with a smile. "Oomf."

"Sorry I couldn't use my brakes." Austin says and I glare at him.

"Weren't you going to watch the game?"

"I am yes, but I hit Austin with a carrot."

"It was my eye!"

"Nice." She says and I grin as we high five.

"Not nice." Austin says and I shrug.

"She loves me." I say with a nod a grin plastered on my face.

"Come on I'll watch the rest of the game with you."

"Told ya, she loves me." I whisper to Austin as I stick my tongue out.