Love on Tour

San Jose, CA *

San Jose, California

You dreaded waking up today. All you wanted to do was stay in bed, ignoring the world around you, except that wasn't possible when you were in another city with a show waiting to happen.

Not that you had any part in it, but it was nice to look up at the stage and see Harry shining bright.

So you did what you'd typically do on this day, get ready and fake a smile. Harry was up early, wanting to work out because he didn't want to feel the soreness from the night before. These shows were exciting but tiring for him.

Your phone had a few missed calls, and you weren't worried about returning any. Instead, you decided to have some breakfast and leave your phone behind. You sent Harry a quick text not to worry him. You'd be back soon enough and could head into the arena together.

As you were about to walk into a small bagel shop, you saw Elin approaching you, coming out of a small boutique.

"Bel, hello."

You smile and reciprocate the hug she gave you. "Hi, Elin. Nice morning, huh."

Elin hums, "nice to walk around. Not as cold as other places."

"You're right about that."

"Headed in to eat?"

"I was about to. Would you join me?"

"I'd love to, but I was heading back. Have a call with my partner in fifteen minutes."

Oh.

You weren't expecting that. As much as you thought you wanted to be alone, you really didn't.

"That's alright. I'll see you at soundcheck."

"Course, Bel."

You wave at her goodbye, walking in, ready to get some food. Ordering was quick and easy, and the cashier told you they'd bring over your iced coffee and bagel soon. Sitting at the back corner table, you took in the people around you. It was a small location but full of people, some waiting to the side for their orders and others chatting with friends at the tables. It seemed you were the only person sitting alone.

"Miss," you look up from your chipped nails to see the other cashier bring you your food. "Hope you enjoy."

"Thank you."

You look down at the everything bagel the waitress recommended and know it won't be as good as the ones in New York. You made a mental note to visit your favorite shop when returning.

Breakfast was uneventful; you didn't let yourself get lost in thought, knowing you'd lose track of time and only cause Harry to worry, which he did not need on his already packed schedule. You ate breakfast, left a nice tip, and returned to the hotel.

It was easy to blend in with the crowd as if you were heading to work or simply going for a walk. Harry and you try your best to go out and enjoy a city, but it's challenging to travel with security. On more than one occasion, Harry has asked you to walk with security when you leave, but you deny it each time, knowing it's unnecessary. As much as you hate to think, you're often overlooked, never the person to stand out as much as you're told otherwise. Harry tells you every time you walk into a room, all heads turn to look at you, and there has to be some truth there because Viola said that to you when she first signed you on.

It's easy to fight with your mind. As well as bury what you don't want to bring up, except you've made a choice to do the opposite. You're just not sure of the right time.

Scanning your hotel room key, you heard the shower on and sighed in relief, knowing Harry was back. You'd have joined him if not for already taking one before you went out into the city. It seemed he'd be out soon as his music had stopped.