chasing happiness

chapter twenty-one: angel in sin city

It was another two full days until I saw his face again. I woke up the next morning to find Adam not with me in the bed. He had apparently left after I had fell asleep. I guess I had ruined any chance of getting him with me in bed again. But I was at least happy we had been able to make up. Fighting was so exhausting.

Eventually the night of Las Vegas' Rock In Rio event crept up on me and I found myself in the desert state of Nevada. I never spent much time in the city. It always gave off bad vibes. Unless you were someone who enjoyed gambling and drinking, then it gave great vibes. But plot twist: I was not that person. To any regular person, Las Vegas often took on the nickname "sin city" typical. You drank, you gambled, you hooked up, you sin. That's why this city was often avoided by me I guess. I did not drink to get drunk and had no interest in loosing money or watching people strip. It's all about perspective I guess.
I was going through final sound check when I decided to text him. Surprisingly I had not heard from him all day. He must be going around town with friends or something.
"Hey, will I still be seeing you tonight?" I typed quickly, somewhat eager for a response. Unfortunately I got none and had no choice but to continue with my preparations.
Stage time finally fell upon me and I had still not heard from him. I guess he was too busy with friends doing "Vegas" things.

I was about halfway through my set when I finally spotted him in the crowd. So he had showed after all. I felt extremely light on my feet after that. I was grateful for his presence but I wished he would have at least told me. Soon my show came to a close. I did not see Adam immediately afterwards however, because I still had fans to meet.
I walked back into my dressing room after I had finished with all the fan group meetings. My guard had already come in a checked for cameras so was I free to simply quickly change and then go back to the hotel. It was weird having to ensure so much privacy but I guess it was necessary. I was told that a naked picture of me was worth millions and I was not about to give anyone that luxury.
I slowly unzipped the back of my glittering crop top and gladly peeled it off. It was pretty but crazily itchy. It was then I heard the door click open. I completely froze in panic. Who the hell had the key to my dressing room?
"Taylor hey-"
He stopped in his tracks once he noticed I was changing. Fuck at least it was only him. He froze obviously feeling embarrassed.
"You're either in or out! Close the damn door!" I practically yelled. I did not have a top on -very awkward. To my misfortune, he closed the door behind him incasing himself into the room.
"Well don't look! Turn around!" I said awkwardly. I heard him shuffle around at my request.
"I'm so sorry, I should have probably knocked."
"You think?"
He just surpresssed a laugh, his arms folded against his chest. I had not seen him in a while and this is how it had to start out? Great. I looked around for a tee shirt I could use to cover my self. My arms wrapped around my chest awkwardly as I searched the floor knowing it was around me.
"Looking for this?" Adam asked. He had picked up my shirt. I awkwardly half faced him and he threw it at me.
"Thanks, now turn around." I said still kind of annoyed at him for barging in. I knew what he was thinking. What was the point when he had already seen me with everything off? It probably sounded to him like I was just being difficult.
"You had your chance, now turn around." I reminded him. He did so reluctantly.
"So it looks like it's going to take more than an honest 'I'm sorry'" he said, his back completely turned to mine. I quickly put the shirt over my bra and then changed from my skirt too. I did not reply knowing now he was being just as difficult as I was too. I finally met his gaze for the first time since our "make up" just a few days ago. I was mad at him still but I did not change the fact that he looked absolutely stunning to me. He was dressed in all black again and had a snapback hat on that made him look especially cute and boyish. He smiled once he saw me examining him.
"Well look at you, an angel in sin city." Adam greeted me with flawless charm. I walked over to him admiring his pure sexiness. He instantly wrapped me in his arms as if to say let's start over and I agreed with his indirect question.
"You show was wonderful tonight. Good job."
"Thanks for saying that." I replied, I felt my cheeks flush red at his compliment and touch. I had no idea why, I guess it was just butterflies. God I had not felt like this around anyone in so long. How did he even have this effect on me? I do not remember ever giving myself permission to feel this way. I felt nervous when I was around him. I felt like I was never enough. He was so breathtakingly sexy, and I was just me. "Well are you going back to the hotel?" He asked after I finally let go of him. "That's what I was thinking... unless you have other plans?" I asked shyly. I kind of wanted him to take control of the night. I felt somewhat sorry for being my rude self. I desperately wanted to be on good terms with him again. He returned my request with an enormously bright smile. It would seem he was thrilled at my suggestion of allowing him to take me wherever he wanted. He was happy with me after all.
"Would you like to come over to me and my friends penthouse?" He asked happily.
"You have a penthouse?" I asked, a new curiosity sparked.
"Yeah we kind of all share for whenever any of us happen to be in Vegas." He said matter-of-factly. I was kind of surprised. But then again he did spend a lot of time here doing gigs.

We drove to his place where I was greeted by a bunch of dudes around his age. I instantly felt awkward. I did not know anyone and I was also apparently the only girl invited to the party. There were about four of them and they were all spread out on luxurious couches around a glass coffee table with empty beer bottles in the center of a fluffy carpet. The room was illuminated by what seemed to be some type of party lights. There was one single hall way that led to four bedrooms. I could not help but wonder how many girls these men pulled after Calvin's party shows. I did not want to go there.
"Hey guys!" Adam announced his presence and went to greet each one of his friends.
"Aye!" They chimed in, happy to see him.
"Hey you brought your girlfriend!" One said. I awkwardly stood behind Adam. I recognized most of their faces from his last party. Adam came and pulled me in by the waist. He then took a seat next to his friend who I soon came to know as Emil. I was dragged alongside him and took a seat on the couch. I was kind of regretting letting him choose tonights activity. This was not my kind of party.
"So I heard you had a show here tonight?" One of his friends asked starting up a conversation all of them listened in on.
"Um... Yeah," I started, feeling kind of awkward as the obvious center of attention.
"Yeah Adam told us! All he does it talk our ears off about you anyways." Another added. God I hope I was not blushing.
"Yeah dude honestly, you talk about her all the time." One said turning to Adam who just smiled. "He clearly can't get enough of you." He said back at me. I was forced to look at the ground to spare myself any embarrassment. It was nice knowing Adam thought of me -even when with all his friends.
"Hey let's continue our game guys!" Emil chimed. When we had entered the boys were just beginning a game of truth or drink: where you answered a question, or if you refused to answer you took a shot.
"Are you gonna play?" Adam asked me, his eyes bright with an enthusiasm that was terribly contagious. I loved the passion he carried with him. His accent so beautiful. I nodded my head, how could I say no to him?
So their game progressed. Some took shots, some told incredibly embarrassing facts about themselves or hilarious childhood stories. A lot of truths directed my way were easy and therefore I avoided the horrid drinks for the most part. It was around round four when the typical question was presented to me.
"So have you and Adam fucked yet?" One of his friends asked, already rather drunk. I gave him a glare.
"Haha that's my business." I laughed and choked down another glass shot. It burned in my throat and I struggled not to gag. Adam just rolled his eyes at me. He knew I was struggling with this game.

"Ready to leave babe?" Adam finally asked around 1am. The party had died out and a few of the guys had already retired for the night. Thankfully, Adam took me back to my hotel. The room was massive and the left wall was clad in a massive window looking out onto the city. I walked over to look out at the neon lights. I felt Adam come and stand behind me. He hugged me from behind and I felt our bodies happily sway together as one.
"It's beautiful isn't it?" He breathed. I felt the warmth of his breath against my neck. He then kissed it.
"I cannot lie, I don't spend much time in this sin city." I said thinking about the reputation it gave and its antics. I heard him chuckle at my play of words.
"It grows on you." He responded.
I turned around to face him and laced my long arms over and around his neck. I almost could not reach he was so tall.
"The lights are nice, but they are nowhere near as beautiful as you." He said causing my cheeks to flush for the one hundredth time that night.

I collapsed on my bed and pulled him with me.
"Stay here?" I asked.
"I'm not leaving, I have to go with you tomorrow anyways angel." He reminded me, his talk so smooth. I felt him lay next to me on the bed. I rolled over to face him on my side. Before I really knew what I was doing, I leaned in and kissed him for the first time in awhile. It felt so good and sent nervous shivers down my spine. He quickly pulled me closer in response and kissed me deeply. I felt his hands go up my chest as my own cupped his face. I was so happy to get to make out with him again. I was the luckiest girl in the city to have someone as hot as him in bed with me.
I had never really liked the sin city that was Las Vegas, but somehow it was now my favorite place.

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