Bad Dreams //mgc

24.

*Cara's POV*

I love road trips in general, but road trips with these four idiots are the absolute best.

We took Ashton's van this time so we could all take one car, plus the guys all brought their instruments. Well, Ashton packed his cajon instead of a full drum kit, but I made them promise to play while we're there. I've never heard them play as a band. I've only heard Michael and Calum play. Ashton's van reminds me of the Mystery Machine, you know - Scooby doo's van? It's only two hours to Uncle Pete's, but it was quite eventful, to say the least. Michael passed gas so foul we had to stop and air the van out for 20 minutes, Luke spilled his soda all over the floor and his lap, we got a flat tire in Maryland, Calum fell asleep and fell out of his seat, dragging Regan with him (don't ask me how, but it was hysterical to watch)... What should have taken 2 hours ended up taking 5, and by the time we reached Uncle Pete's, we all were antsy and on a sugar rush, laughing hysterically at everything in sight. Not that my crazy family would notice anyway! We blend right in!

We were greeted at the door by none other than Uncle Pete himself. He is my absolute favorite uncle. My dad's younger brother, he's turning 30 next month. And majorly addicted to AC/DC I might add.

"Cara! How are you?! I've missed you!"

"Hi Uncle Pete! I've missed you too!"

"Good good! Regan! Hi! Its good to see you again!"

"Good to see you too Uncle Pete!"

"And who are these fine gentlemen?" He asks.

"This is my boyfriend Michael," wow that gives me goosebumps to say for the first time. "This is Regan's boyfriend Calum, and these two are our friends Ashton and Luke. They're our entertainment!" I started laughing and when Luke scowled, the rest of the group started too.

"You never need to bring entertainment to the Davidson family get togethers, that's entertainment enough, but please, come in. Make yourselves at home! Nice to meet you guys. Welcome to insanity!"

Oh there's so much truth behind that! These guys don't know what they're in for!

Half an hour later, we finally made it 20 feet inside the door after saying hello to the entire family and introducing the guys to everyone. Hey, I have a big family and we're all really close, what can I say? I'm blessed in that regards at least.

Regan and I both got mauled by my cousin Danny (the handicapped one) as per usual. Danny generally doesn't like guys, but he mauled Michael too, which says a LOT about him. Michael got a crash course in handling Danny, who loves to touch.

"Hugs hugs hugs, you tapping my face? you shaking your arm? Danny just tap... Those are the four most common phrases, to get out of his deathly grasp." I explained. Michael looked seriously overwhelmed at this point so I suggested them get their instruments out of the van and go in the media room where it was quiet, which they did. I think I'm their best friend now! I let them hang out for awhile while Regan and I caught up with my family.

Uncle Pete was the first to ask me an hour later where the guys were.

"In the media room practicing. They have a band."

"Really? Are they going to give us a concert?"

"That's the plan," I answered, and before I could say any more, he announced extremely loud, "Everyone into the media room! Our four guest are giving us a show!" Crap. I don't think they're ready for this! I've never even heard them play together. I don't know if they're even good!

"Um, Uncle Pete? I don't think they're ready to be thrown into this yet!" He laughed and said, "What better way to welcome Michael to the family than by throwing him under the bus?!" Oh goodness. Only my family.

I darted in ahead of everyone else and quickly told them, "I hope you're ready to put on a show, cuz you have no choice!" as my family started piling in.

All ftheir eyes lit up like they were made for the spotlight. Thank God. They got up and centered themselves in the room, with my family circled around on three sides. You would think that having 30 people in one room would be tight, but it's not. Like I said, this house is huge. Regan and I sat on the floor in front of our guys as everyone settled down.

Luke spoke up, "Hi everyone! We're 5 Seconds of Summer! We're best mates from Sydney Australia and started our band in Ashton's garage when we moved to the states a few years ago. We're first gonna do a cover, then an original or two." Wait what? I didn't know any of this! I have been too focused on myself lately that I never got to know these basic things about my own boyfriend. I'm a shit girlfriend. Already!

"Her name is Noelle
I had a dream about her
She rings my bell..."

They finished their cover of Teenage Dirtbag and everyone was in shock.

"Its time to step it up a notch!" Ashton said, tapping out a beat on his cajon, "This is an original called Don't Stop"

They started playing a cool upbeat tempo then Luke started.

"You're like perfection
Some kind of holiday
You got me thinking
That we can run away
You want I'll take you there,
You tell me when and where,
Oh oh oh oh

But then I asked for your number,
Said you don't have a phone
It's getting late now,
I gotta let you know
That everybody wants to take you home tonight
But I'm gonna find a way to make you mine

All of them started and I realized just how good they are.

Don't stop doing what you're doing
Every time you move to the beat it gets harder for me
And you know it, know it, know it
Don't stop, 'cause you know that I like it
Every time you walk in the room you got all eyes on you
And you know it, know it, know it

Calum:

You come in close now, swear I can taste it,
You've got me tongue tied I can't escape it

Luke and Calum:

I'm loving what you got
But then you push me off
Ooohh oh oh oh

Calum:
Everybody wants to take you home tonight
But I'm gonna find a way to make you mine

All:
Don't stop doing what you're doing
Every time you move to the beat it gets harder for me
And you know it, know it, know it
Don't stop, 'cause you know that I like it
Every time you walk in the room you got all eyes on you
And you know it, know it, know it

Next was Michael's solo and as usual, I practically melted. His voice is pure perfection! He winked at me and started

Every day it's the same
All the games that you play
Back and forth round and round
Kinda like it this way

Luke:
Don't stop doing what you're doing
'Cause every time you move to the beat it gets harder for me
And you know it, know it, know it
Don't stop, 'cause you know that I like it
Every time you walk in the room you got all eyes on you
And you know it, know it, know it

All of them joined together one last time with Ashton doing backup solos. All four of them have such amazing and unique voices, and joined together, just WOW!

Don't stop doing what you're doing
Every time you move to the beat it gets harder for me
And you know it, know it, know it
Don't stop, 'cause you know that I like it
Every time you walk in the room you got all eyes on you
And you know it, know it, know it

Everyone started clapping and hollering. Ashton yelled, "We're 5 Seconds of Summer, Thank you and Good Night!"