Temptation

Chapter 7

David came up to sit with me again during Cameron's band's set and it made me feel good to have him there. Cameron didn't seem too thrilled with it though, by the look on his face every time he glanced up to where we were sitting. Maybe he was still mad about my walk earlier. I hoped he'd just let it go and be pleasant tonight. This was their last show here for a couple months but we were all planning on staying in New York City a few more days just to chill and hang out, which I was really looking forward to. I was worried about Cameron and I fighting in front of everyone though but I kept trying to push that thought away. David squeezed my hand and gave me a small smile. I guess he noticed that I was fully aware of the pissed off glances we were receiving from Cameron.

I returned David's half smile and we watched as the show came to a close. Instead of heading straight back to where everyone else was after the show ended, David said we oughta hang out on the balcony for awhile. We sat there in silence watching as the audience filed out of the auditorium. I leaned back in the seat and stared up at the ceiling. I was more than ready to go get dinner but I was really enjoying just relaxing here. David didn't say anything and we both sat there in a comfortable silence until Cameron walked up the stairs.

"We're leaving," Cam said flatly, leaning on the staircase railing.

David and I got up and followed Cameron back to where the others were. None of us said anything until we got backstage. Martin asked if everyone was ready and we all agreed and headed for our different vehicles. Apparently we were meeting up at Charleston's, one of my favorite restaurants. This time all the guys took their separate vans and Cameron and I were the only ones in the truck. The drive to the restaurant was silent. I kept expecting him to say something derogatory but he didn't make a sound, much less even look at me. I guess he's giving me the silent treatment. I didn't understand why though.

We all filed into the biggest booth the restaurant had and gave our orders. I sat between Tyler and Cameron. I immediately thought, 'well this is gonna be awkward.' Martin started a conversation with Zach about what he was thinking about doing for the next few days we were here, which lead to the other boys throwing their ideas in the mix and then we had a big blob of 'what to do's' that nobody could decide between.

David started talking about how great the shows had been and Cameron went into deep conversation with Liam about instrumental riffs. I felt like the odd one out since no one was talking to me. I just sat there eating my okra til I felt a hand on my knee. I glanced at Tyler next to me and he was looking across the table at Martin who was trying to balance a spoon on his nose. Tyler looked down to me and smiled, going back to his food but leaving his hand on my knee.

"Well what should we do tomorrow?" Nick asked.

"I'm thinking of seeing the Statue of Liberty," David answered.

"I wanna go to the beach," said Martin.

"How bout going to the top of Empire State?" Zach suggested.

"Or we could see Broadway," Cameron chimed in.

I had done all of those things before and wasn't really feeling it. I was also pretty exhausted from being stressed about Cameron and I was considering staying at the hotel all day and just sleeping the day away while they went out on the town.

"I don't care what we do as long as there's clubbing involved," Liam said.

"What do you think, Liv?" Zach asked, pointing a spoon at me. Everyone looked to me.

"I'm actually thinking of staying at the hotel and sleeping," I answered with a shrug.

"She's already toured the cool spots of New York," Cameron explained.