You're Family Now

Part 13

Gems pov-

I caught up to the boys as they lead me down a hallway into another corridor. Our 'handlers' or guides we names Chesley, Peter and Anthony. Chesley keeps sticking by me cause I think she's slightly uncomfortable leading around a large group of guys and I don't mind cause she's luckily really sweet. Peter seems to be really cool and have a joking personality. Anthony? Well Anthony is an ass, but I pay no mind to him.

As we walk down the halls I take care to admire the artwork that lines some of the walls and other graffiti designs on passing stands. Every now and again a fan will spot the group and ask for a quick autograph or picture then we move along. We're moving as fast as our legs can walk but I lag behind slightly, taking in ever detail of this chance of a lifetime.

"Alright. I know you have been handed your schedules but just incase, here is a copy and I'll read through it quickly to make sure it all seems right." Anthony says nicely to everyone then when his eyes hit my face he glares. "First, we have a conference panel then a quick one hour signing then we all head to the theatre to hear Adam sing and Jewel reveal her identity, then all of you will head to another panel and a lunch break. We'll go over the rest after lunch. Clear?"

Everyone nodds and we head off to the first panel. As we walk, Anthony lags back to me and quiets his voice.

"You can goto this first panel but from then on til lunch, you have to be in the audience or gone. Got it?" He snaps and I nod obediently. Anthony honestly scares me a bit so I just decide it's better for me not to fight him or call attention to myself.

We arrive at the panel and take our seats all in a row. I goto take a seat at the end of the table, slightly away from everyone until Jerome scoops me up and I end up sitting in his lap.

"Jerome. Why?" I laugh shortly after pouting.

"Because the Benja and Bacca have to have their little BenjaBacc close to them. Plus, our hats are awesome so swag gotta stick together." He retorts laughing and I can just feel the 'Are you serious?' look all over my face.

I sigh. "Your logic confuses Bacca, but I won't argue."

"Good, that means the young Jedi has learned." He smirks cockily then we sit in silence as we wait for the panel audience to fill up. I zone out during all the formal intros and technicalities, not to mention the boring set up questions and stuff.

"Alright, now for some fun questions, enough about 'fortunes' or 'tech' stuff." Mitch laughs, sounding normal and I smile. And quickly, fan after fan the questions start rolling in.

' Lachlan. Do you think I'm pretty?'

Lachlan blushes a bit and chuckles with everyone else. "Well that escalated quickly didn't it? I think you're pretty if your a good person."

The girl thinks for a moment before leaving the mic to another fan.

'This is for #Merome, who do you think Gem fancies? And do you approve?'

The three of us laugh and Jerome and Mitch exchange looks.

"Well given that we are her brothers basically, I can go ahead and tell you that we will both probably never approve of anyone." Mitch answers laughing but keeps his eyes on me and I just roll my eyes playfully before smiling.

"And based on who she spends most of her time with, I have to say it's either Lachlan, Preston or Simon from the sidemen. I say Simon because she's ALWAYS texting him." Jerome adds.

"Well I guess you'll never know." I retort and everyone laughs except for Preston and Lachlan who chuckle nervously but their eyes never leave me. Another girl takes the stand.