the fire between us

chapter 2

I wake up the next day by Nora knocking on my door, I stand up and open the door. "good morning y/n" "morning Nora" "what's up" "I don't know how well this was planed but Victoria and James is in the city, they said they come visit us before we leave the concert" I smile, "sounds nice, its been awhile since we last saw them" "yeah I agree" "there is breakfast now, so change and come down and eat" "yes Nora" 

I shut the door behind Nora and stretched, feeling the remnants of sleep still clinging to me. The thought of seeing Victoria and James brought a smile to my face. It had been ages since we'd all hung out together, and despite everything, I was looking forward to it. They always brought a sense of fun and energy wherever they went. I quickly changed into a comfortable outfit—jeans and a simple top—and splashed some water on my face to wake up. As I brushed my hair, I wondered how Martinius would react to seeing James. They got along well enough, but with Martinius' current mood, who knew what could happen? Shaking off the thought, I headed down to the dining area where breakfast was being served.

 The smell of freshly brewed coffee and warm pastries filled the air, and I spotted Nora already sitting at a table, chatting with Marcus. Martinus was nowhere to be seen, but I figured he was probably still getting ready. "Morning!" I greeted them as I approached, grabbing a plate to fill with food. "Morning, Y/N!" Marcus replied with a smile. "Sleep well?" "Yeah, actually," I said, piling some fruit and toast onto my plate. "How about you?" "Like a rock," Marcus said, leaning back in his chair with a satisfied look. "I think we all needed that rest." I nodded in agreement and sat down with them, taking a sip of my coffee. 

"So, what's the plan for today before the concert?" "Well," Nora began, "once we're done with breakfast, we'll meet up with Victoria and James. They're staying pretty close by, so it should be easy to coordinate.""Great," I said, smiling at the thought of catching up with them. "It'll be nice to see them." Just as we were finishing up our breakfast, Martinus finally appeared, looking slightly more awake than he had last night. He grabbed some food and joined us at the table, offering a curt nod in my direction. I nodded back, keeping things civil.

 "So, what's the plan?" he asked, glancing between us as he sipped his coffee. "We're meeting up with Victoria and James before the concert," Nora explained, her excitement clear in her voice. Martinus raised an eyebrow. "They're here?" "Yeah," Marcus replied. "They're in town for a bit, so they're coming by to hang out before the show." Martinus shrugged, taking another bite of his breakfast. "Cool. Should be fun." We finished eating and headed back to our rooms to grab our things before meeting up with Victoria and James.

 I could feel a mix of excitement and nervousness bubbling up inside me. While I was thrilled to see them, I couldn't shake the feeling that something might go wrong with Martinus around.  But I pushed the thought aside, determined to focus on the positive. A little while later, we all gathered in the hotel lobby, ready to head out.

 Marcus checked his phone and smiled. "They're just around the corner. Let's go meet them." As we stepped out into the bustling streets, I spotted Victoria and James immediately. Victoria, with her brown hair and infectious smile, stood out in the crowd, waving enthusiastically as she saw us. James, tall and easygoing as ever, had his arm around her, grinning widely. "Y/N! Nora!" Victoria called out, rushing over to us. She pulled us into a tight hug, her energy instantly lifting my spirits. "It's been too long!" "Way too long," I agreed, hugging her back.

 "You look amazing, as always." "So do you!" Victoria said, stepping back to take a good look at me. "This tour life must be treating you well." I laughed. "We'll see about that." James greeted us with his usual laid-back smile, giving everyone a friendly nod. "Good to see you guys again. How's everything going?" "Pretty good," Marcus said, clapping James on the back. "Ready for crazy day?" "Always," James replied, his grin widening. As we stood there catching up, I couldn't help but notice Martinus hanging back slightly, his expression unreadable. He exchanged a few polite words with James and Victoria, but there was a distance in his demeanor that made me uneasy. Still, I decided to ignore it for now—no point in overthinking things. "So, what's the plan?" Victoria asked, looking around at all of us. "Well, we've got some time before we need to head to the venue," Nora said. "Maybe we can explore the city a bit, grab some coffee or something?" "Sounds perfect," James said, slipping his hand into Victoria's.