Plus One. ~ Sequel to 'Love Unlocked.'

Chapter 5 Part 5: You've Ruined My Life.

Cassidy:

I wake up as we enter Manchester. I check my phone: 6:30am. I jump down from my bunk and grab my clothes. I head into the bathroom as no one else is up. I wash down my body and face then change into my loose black hip hop joggers and my Victoria Secrets 'Pink' crop top. I brush out my hair and place an all black FaceApparel snapback on. I add concealer and mascara before someone knocks on the door.

"Hey, Cass is that you in there?"

"Yeah. You can go in here now, I'm finished." I say collecting my things.

"Thanks." Sam says as I open the door.

I walk back and climb into my bed. I stuff my things back into my bag and lie back. I open up twitter and scroll through my notification. I stop when I get to a tweet from a name I recognize.

:Bil_Jones_220.

I read the tweet over a couple of times.

:Can't wait to see DiversityTweet and CassidyBaxter tonight! Got VIP's and everything! :D

He can't have! How can Billy of got VIP's?!

"Right, everyone around the table!" Ashley calls out.

I lock my phone throwing it on my pillow. I take a seat next to Ike and Sam pulling my knees up to my chest. I rest my chin on my knees and listen to Ash.

"Great show last night! Tonight we have got VIP's 3 hours before the show starts.  There will be one long table, the fans will go along the table as you sign their programs. They are allowed photos but not many. Is that okay with everyone?" Ashley says looking around the table.

Everyone nods.

"Okay cool! We are meant to get to the venue at 10:30am." He says checking his watch. "That gives you 3 and a bit hours to get sorted."

"Cassidy?" Ike says smiling.

"Yeah?" I say putting my legs down to get up.

"Just a quick question... How can you sit like that for so long!?"

I start laughing.

"I don't know! It's comfy!" I say climbing up to my bunk.

I text Pel's mum asking her how Ava is, then plug in my headphones. I press shuffle and mime the words to '5 more hours' ft Chris Brown. I see a ball of hair climbing up into my bunk.

"Morning Babe!" Pel says sitting down.

"Hey, sleep well?" I ask taking out one earphone.

"Yeah, felt empty though with you not next to me." He says winking.

I kiss him and then look down at my phone as it lights up from a text.

"Who's that?" Pel asks as I unlock my phone.

"Your mum!" I say looking up at him. "I text her to see how Ava is." 

I text her back, then watch an episode of Benidorm with Perri on his Ipad.

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We arrive at the venue and file inside. We rehearse on stage, practicing flips, turns, jumps. Everything. After about 2 hours on stage my chaperon comes on stage to escort me to my dressing room so that I can get a drink before the Meet and Greet.

When I'm ready I follow the boys into the hall. We stand around waiting for a bit.

"Cass, are you okay?" Perri says putting his arm around me.

"Yeah I'm fine!" I say giving a fake smile.

"Are you sure? I've never seen you look so worried." He says kissing me on the cheek.

"Honestly I'm fine!" I say hugging him.

We all take our seats as the VIP fans pile in. I scan the room looking for Billy. I can't see him. I sign autographs and take pictures. People start to whisper and look around.

"Isn't that the lad that beat Cass up?" One girl says.

"Yeah, I think it is!" Her friends says back.

Jordan stands up and looks over the crowd. I carry on signing programs, like I don't know what's happening. I watch as Jordan goes over to Pel and Ash. Perri pushes his chair back and Ashley stops him from moving. Perri looks over at me, we make eye contact. I break away quickly looking down. I take photos with some girls then sit back down. I keep looking at the table as I see his body looming over me. He slams his program down in front of me, making me jump. I sign it as everyone looks at me. 

"Can I have a photo?" He asks smirking. "You can't turn me down, I'm a huge fan!"

People around start to stare and watch me, listening to what he's saying. I look over at Pel whose staring at Billy. 

"C'mon! One photo. I know your VERY busy." He says getting out his phone.

I slowly stand up. Not making eye contact with him. I can hear people talking about it.

"Pel, sit down!" Jordan hisses at him.

I lean over the table and smile into his camera. He places his arm around me, making me flinch. The area burns where his arm is. Out the corner of my eye I see Perri lurch forward and the boys holding him back. As he's taking the picture I whisper into his ear.

"You've ruined my life."

I sit back down and smile at the next little girl in the queue.

Once the Meet and Greet has finished Perri rushes over to me.

"Are you okay? He didn't hurt you did he? You knew he was coming didn't you?" He says hugging me.

"No, I'm fine. He didn't do anything. He tweeted me this morning but I didn't think he would turn up." I say into his neck.

"He just doesn't stop!" Perri half shouts.

"Pel!" I say holding his shoulders. "I am fine!"

We all walk back to the changing rooms and get made over for tonight's show. We complete a chant side stage and get into positions.

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We absolutely rock the stage! The crowd is amazing! We pile offstage hugging each other. I get changed and we all climb back onto the tour bus to do it all again. I can't wait to see Ava tomorrow!