The Tour

22

"Nicky we have to go" Kensie shouted up the stairs as I continued curling my hair wanting to make sure it looked perfect "we're going to be late" she shouted again as I finished off my last curl

"I'm coming stop being such a drama queen" I shouted back turning off the curling wand leaving it to cool down whilst we were out

"How do I look" I said standing at the top of the stairs and spinning around showing off my black mini skirt I'd paired with a grey crop top and my black converse

"Amazing as always now please we need to leave now" she said opening the front door and ushering me out "I've never known someone to take so long to get ready" she laughed as i showed her my middle finger before pulling out my phone to text Oli that we had left and were on our way

"Do you forget you're literally only 5 tube stops away from the o2" I sassed as she shook her head

"Traffic Nicola... it's going to be rammed.... May I remind you you haven't had to consistently use the underground for two years now" she sassed back as I shook my head seeing the tube station sign close by

As we walked closer to the station butterflies started to appear in my stomach. It was a mixture of excitement, adrenaline and nerves all at once. To me tonight was huge I was about to see Oli perform live and I felt so privileged to be invited even though I hadn't known him long.

I quickly tapped my card on the ticket machine and made my way into the station making sure I was on the platform headed to North Greenwich. A range of people stood beside us, those who had left work and are headed home for the weekend, those who are heading out for the night and a handful of people who were more than likely headed in the same direction as us to the concert.

"You excited?" Kensie asked as a rush of air shot past us signaling the trains soon arrival

"Yeah I am actually, will be nice. Last time I went to the o2 was to watch 5sos" I replied as she nodded and we made our way onto the warm train

Bodies filled the carriage and there was almost barely any room to breathe let alone move and I thanked my lucky stars that we were only on here for around 10 minutes. Although it was great that Kensie lived close to the arena it was hard to get too and from with the jubilee line being used so often for commuters to get too and from central London and other major train stations.

"You know what I think that was the last time I went as well" i suddenly heard Kensie say as I looked at her in shock

"Really?!" I questioned as she nodded

"My concert buddy moved to America remember" she joked as I smiled

"Oh hush I'll be back before you know it" I replied as she smiled back at me and we continued to mind our own business whilst we were on the train before the doors opened revealing the dark blue tiles of North Greenwich station.

We quickly exited the train and began making our way up the escalators to the venue with hundreds of other bring me the horizon fans scurrying along to enter queues. Once we reached fresh air I instantly felt fresh, the cold air hitting my face almost washing off the sticky warmth of the London Underground.

"Thank god we're here" Kensie said as I laughed knowing her inner hatred for the tubes

"Tell me about it, let's go in" said looking at my phone trying to find the instructions Oli sent me

Oli: When you get here go to customer services your name is on the guest list they will take you to your seats. See you later xx

"Customer services Kens look out for them" I said as she nodded

"Just as a heads up nic there's a few girls over there that have spotted you and are staring" she said as I quickly looked over to where Kensie had pointed out and saw a group of 4 girls smiling and waving at me. I sent them a quick wave back before walking into the venue wanting to find our seats quickly. I hadn't prepared myself to meet fans of mine or 5sos fans and wasn't ready to be questioned on Luke's health or why I was here.

"Hiya my name is Nicky bright and this is Kensie smith we should be in the guest list" I explained to the blonde woman behind the desk as she looked at me emotionless before flicking through sheets of paper before crossing off two names I can only assume were mine and kensie's

"Put these on an follow me" she said passing us all access passes before finally getting up from her seat and walking at the speed of light infront of the two of us

"Fuck me has she got places to be" I joked before Kensie smacked my arm lightly

"Shut up and walk or we will loose her" she said as I nodded and continued following our extremely fast paced guide who seemed to be leading us towards a side door entrance

"Omg it's Nicky" a voice said as we walked past another group of individuals causing me to look at the floor again not wanting to have attention put onto me

"Nicky" was suddenly shouted causing me to look up seeing a young her clearly recording me walking into the arenas back stage area. I gave a quick wave and smile whilst mouthing hello before the entrance door quickly slammed behind me and Kensie

"You guys are in suite 304 it's just down there and to the right" the member of staff said as we nodded and thanked her before she walked away leaving us to find the suite

"This is fancy" I said to Kensie as she nodded

"Big upgrade from the side of stage we are used to with 5sos" she sassed as I nodded

"But at least you can hide at side stage"