spaces between us (grayson Dolan)

Ch.31 Nyc

Tessa (POV)
It's finally Friday!!! Ever since Grayson came over I have been feeling a lot better, and I'm glad, because guess who's the opening act for Maroon 5 tomorrow? Yea that's right, ME!! And not only am I going to be performing, but I actually get to meet and hang out with them. I am so excited, I think I might actually explode!! But that's not the only reason I want to do a back flip. I get to skip school and go to NYC!!!

"Tessa lets go!" yelled my mom, interrupting my thoughts. I picked up my luggage and tossed it in the trunk. I half ran, half skipped to the front of the car. I can't wait to go to New York!! Ah, it's a dream come true! As I finally relaxed a bit, I put my headphones in and pressed shuffle.

'the hills' by the weekend blared through my earbuds. Closing my eyes, I sunk into the music.

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Gray😍: Why do you have to leave me? I wanted to see you this weekend!!!😢
Me: I have to visit my family... But I'll be home Sunday night. C u then?
Gray😍: okay, but I don't think I can wait.
Me: hahaha bye Grayson😘.
Gray: bye babe❤️

I smiled at his text. My stomach turned when I read his last message. "Babe" huh? I could get used to that.
Putting down my phone, I flopped onto the hotel bed. We had just arrived in New York 30 minutes ago and I was exhausted . I laid there for a couple of minutes thinking about the show. Pre-concert jitters were already in me as I slowly started to fall asleep, when I heard a some what loud knock on the door. I was currently the only one in the room, so I got out of bed, quickly regretting it. Seeing as I'm literally always cold, goosebumps immediately formed on my skin.
I had to stand up on my tippy toes to look through the peephole. To my surprise, Meghan was behind the door! I immediately swung it open and gave her a giant bear hug.

"I just thought I would come and visit before tomorrow!" She said sitting across from me on the bed.

"I am so happy you came! Oh my gosh!!" I replied clapping my hands together. "Are you coming to the show?" I asked slipping under the covers.

"Of course, I love Maroon 5!!" She smiled at me.

"Oh I see how it is!" I exclaimed putting my hand on my chest and putting on a fake hurt expression.

"Hahah!! Of course I really came to see you." Meghan said giving my shoulder a slight nudge, just when she got a text from her dad.
"Look I've got to go, but I'll see you first thing in the morning. And my room is right down the hallway." She said while standing up. She gave me a hug and headed off to bed, which I definitely should be doing. I went to sleep without a problem knowing that my best friend is here to support me. And that's all I need.

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I slowly opened my eyes to reveal a very bright hotel room. Dang it, we forgot to close the curtains. I could've gotten at least another hours worth of beauty sleep. But now that I'm up it will be impossible to try and go back to sleep, not to mention the nerves of today's show were kicking in and I couldn't even focus on anything but that. I got out of bed and realized my parents had gotten breakfast for all of us from downstairs and were probably back in their own hotel room. Usually it's only my mom and I when we travel to concerts but every so often Dad, Nick, and Hadley will come to support. After the concert, we were all going to walk around Time Square and be tourists for a couple hours.

As quiet as a ninja, I sneaked into the bathroom, careful not to wake Hadley and Nick who were sharing a hotel room with me. My mom and dad ended up getting their own room. I started up the water to the shower and let my stress wash down the drain....along with the shampoo.

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"Boys this is Tessa Peterson, the girl from New Jersey who will be opening for you. Tessa, this is Adam, Mickey, James-

"I know who they are." I smiled, interrupting one of the guys working backstage.

"Oh well then, I guess I will leave you guys to it." the big muscly man said before exiting the dressing room and shutting the door behind him."

"Well hi, I'm Tessa" I said nervously. These guys were incredible and partially the reason I wanted to become a singer.

"Hello Tessa. I'm Adam Levine. I'm so glad you agreed to open for us. We've all heard your voice and I must say, you are an amazing singer." Adam said causing me to blush.

"Thanks. You guys are one of the reasons I started singing." I admitted.

"Wow. That's awesome! How old are you?" James asked.

"I'm sixteen. But I'll be turning seventeen in a couple months." I replied.

We continued to talk until my stylist said I had to come back into my dressing room to get ready. I followed her into a large room with a huge vanity. She told me to sit down and I did just that, allowing her to work her magic.

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"Ok tessa, I'm done. you are allowed to look." Amanda my stylist said. I spun my chair around towards the mirror and gasped. Was that really me? The girl in the mirror looked so much older than me. I looked at Amanda with a huge smile.

"I love it! Thanks so much!" I beamed while hugging her tightly.

"No problem kiddo. Now let me go before you ruin your amazing makeup." she said chuckling.

I looked back in the mirror. I just couldn't believe that it was me. I looked gorgeous. Amanda had given me a smoky eye shadow and light pink lipstick. My face was flawless. I wore white high waisted shorts with a pink top from Free People. I wonder what Grayson would've thought if he could see me like this.

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I looked out across the stage. I saw thousands of people all staring at me and my guitar. I sat down on the bench and pulled the microphone closer to where I sat.

"Hello everyone and welcome to today's show. My name is Tessa Peterson and I will be opening for the boys today." I paused as the audience erupted in cheers, making the adrenaline start to pump.

"This first song is one of my own. It's called By Your Side. I hope you enjoy!" I added as I started strumming the beginning chords to my single.

After a few of my own songs, I did covers and then exited off the stage.

"Thank you New York and have a good night!" I shouted into the mic, bouncing off the stage and being greeted by Meghan who had a backstage pass.

"Wow! You did great!!" She congratulated me, while squeezing the air out of me.

"Thanks!! It was such a great show. The audience was amazing!" I exclaimed, the high from the show dying down a bit.

"What's next?" Meghan asked, walking beside me back to my dressing room.

"Now we wait. The boys and I have a meet and greet after their performance."

"Ok." she replied.

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Pushing open the doors to the meet and greet hall, I spotted Maroon 5. They were talking to fans and signing things.

"Um hi." I heard a quiet voice say. I looked over to my left and saw a shy-looking girl standing there awkwardly.

"Hey! What's your name?" I asked the girl.

"I'm Carly. Your show was really great!" She exclaimed gaining more confidence.

"Why thank you. Do you want me to sign your poster?" I said noticing the poster in her hand.

"Yes please." she smiled.

'So glad I could meet you!
Your beautiful! Love, Tessa:)' I signed on her poster.

"Thank you so much!" She breathed staring down at my note.

"No problem. See you later!" I said walking away to a group of other fans who wanted pictures.

"Well look who we have here." I heard a disgustingly familiar voice say from behind me. I spun around to be face to face with the devil herself, Abbey.