"We met because a book convention" Ike Eveland x Male Reader

Chapter 7: The important meeting (Y/n's POV)

Y/N POV|

"Okay, boys, you can come in," a masculine voice spoke.
We all looked over. "My name is Rinn," the man spoke. "I am Matthew's agent. The other agents are preparing for you. Come on" We all stood up and walked into the meeting room. 

A lady with a fringe (bangs) was smiling and waving at us. "I'm Mandy, Ike's agent," she said. Ike sat across from her. Matt sat across from his agent. The other lady looked young. "I'm Cally, I am Y/n's agent. Come sit down," 

I sat across from her. She gave me a gentle smile. The other guy, Jarred, was Kenny's agent. They were talking in German. Kenny gave a simple, small nod and Mandy started speaking. 

"Well, since you all are talking about your books, we will go over basic stuff, like we did when we sent out the letter. 

    1. Talk about the book. This means your struggles, inspirations, the characters and ending and if there will be a sequel.

   2. Respect each other when talking about the books. I know you four have gotten quite friendly but it's a basic rule that sometimes, friends don't follow.

  3. TRY to answer your fans. They came here for you.

Those are the basic rules. There are also rules about how to be when you're on stage, which I will let Jarred say" She finished her sentence. 

Jarred started speaking with a German accent. "Well. Basic shit it, be calm, kind and don't be outwardly lewd on stage. If you have written spicy scenes in the book, that is fine but don't be obviously flirting with your peers or fans." he kept it short. He seemed like a blunt person. Cally sighed. "Jarred, don't be so blunt, you don't help with their anxiety." I gave Cally and thankful look. Ike was playing with his nails and Matt looked bored. 

Eventually, Mandy took Ike to a separate room. Jarred took Kenny to a separate room, and then Cally took me to a separate room. We sat on these comfy chairs. "Well, do you know what you are going to talk about?" she asked me. I nodded. "Well, my brother is my inspiration. When we moved to Essex, we got separated and it was a week before I was found. He sparked my inspiration for the older brother character." It just flowed naturally. Cally listened. "Well, I know you just lied. I know you are from a different timeline. The same goes for Ike. You are an inspiration for a lot of people though" She smiled. "Tell me more. Tell me... Tell me about the little brother character" 

I nodded. "Well, he was supposed to be a scared kid, but I decided the age gap was too much. I think the fact that he is a teen instead of a young kid is much better because it shows all the trauma he went through and why he is REALLY in the camp, to begin with. He shows a little bit of growth when he finds his voice. When he finds out who he truly is. I put transgender representation into the book since I know a lot of my readers are teenagers trying to find themselves in this big world."

Cally nodded. "What were your challenges?" I thought. What WERE my challenges? other than my writing software dying so many times while I was writing, I couldn't think of much. 

"Hm... I guess my challenge was trying to write the book. The software I used kept breaking and crashing right after I manually saved the file. I had to re-write the 9th chapter 8 times. Can you believe it?" Cally laughed at my anger. "Okay then. You seem to have everything down pat. How are YOU? Are you nervous?" she asked me. I hummed. "I might faint before we go on stage tomorrow. I have a history of fainting or getting nose bleeds when I'm too stressed, nervous or overwhelmed in general." Cally nodded and wrote something down on her clipboard. " So, have pillows everywhere?" I laughed and nodded. "Don't forget to have Mysta on hand so that he can wake me. He has these awful salt things that he uses if I faint and don't wake up after 10 minutes" 

Cally nodded and wrote more on her clipboard. I felt so nervous about that. "Have you become friendly with the others?" I nodded enthusiastically. "Matt is nice, plus he lives an hour's flight away from my place. Ike is an adorable Swedish meatball who deserves all the caviar toast in the world and Kenny deserves an Oscar for how calm he acts, despite being the most chaotic." I hummed. "So yead, I believe I have become friends with them!"

Cally nodded. "I am just saying, but do you think Matt and Kenny would make a good couple?" I nodded fast. "Of course I do, it's like they flirt every day in front of Ike and I and don't even realise they're doing it!" He smirked. Cally agreed. 

"hm. The meeting time is almost over and we still have a lot to do... Do you mind helping me and Mandy set up the stage? I hope you don't mind, it's okay if you can't!" I laughed. "Of course, I don't mind! You helped me get here so I should help you out anyway!!!"

Ten minutes later, I was standing outside the meeting building, ringing Mysta. 

Mysta: hello??
Me: I'm just going to help my agent set up for tomorrow, ok? I'll text you when I get back to my room.
Mysta: mk... do you want me to meet you after or will you be fine?
Me: I think I'll be fine, just thought of letting you know. 
Mysta: Okay, I appreciate you telling me. See you soon!!!
Me; Bye Mysta!
Mysta: bye!! 

I waited with Cally. It was a lovely warm evening. I rolled up my sleeves. According to the lovely ladies on the internet, it makes me look 10 times more attractive. Mandy walked out of the building. Ike was following her. I looked at Ikes heels. While Mandy and Cally debriefed in front of us, I tapped Ike on the arm. "hm?" He looked down to make eye contact. "Are you going to be able to move furniture in those?" Ike looked at his feet. "Hasn't stopped me before" He shrugged.

Mandy waved at us to follow them. We followed them to a cab, which would be going to the convention centre. It was a little bit cramped and for some reason, in this country, taxi drivers don't want people to sit in the front with them. "Mandy and I could sit on each other laps," Cally said. Ike and I could've said yes, and that would be fine, but no. Ike and I just had to go and say: No, it's okay! You too have been working hard all day!

WE JUST HAD TO OPEN OUR MOUTHS. 

Sadly, I'm shorter than Ike, so I have to sit on his lap. This is so embarrassing... yet felt normal?

Ike had his arm around my waist to stop me from going forward when the taxi would break. Thank Canada the taxi ride was only 10 minutes long. Ike and I got out and I apologized a lot to him. Ike just ruffled my hair and told me that it was fine. We walked into the centre, helped the girls set up and got a taxi back to the hotel, this time sitting the right distance apart. After I texted Mysta, I took off my sneakers and just fell asleep. Ike did too.

Chapter 7 ends. Wordcount- 1268