Mistreated A Sam Wilkinson FanFic

Chapter 53: Something Great

The meet and greet had been amazing today. It was crazy to see how many of Jack and Jack's fans were also fans of me. I felt very loved and welcomed by them all today.

This has only been the first stop. And it's been great.

Meet and greet was the first thing we did. Then the Jacks did their Eric and Winston bit before coming back out to sing.

Nate, Sam, me, and Kenny have all had our performances mixed into the show. It was great. Everyone here did an amazing job. The fans all seemed to have a fun time too. They were super loud and super hype.

I can still picture that first moment I stepped onto stage. Everyone clapping and cheering for me. It was such a rush. That whole moment was insane and hard to even believe it was real.

That is the feeling i'll get everyday for the next month. Every time I step onto that stage all by myself is going to be great.

Miami was amazing. Now I can't wait for the other 17 cities that lie ahead of us.

When the show was over all of us stood on stage, saying goodbye to all the fans. Then we all went downstairs into the lounge room.

"That was amazing!" Johnson exclaimed.

"Ya guys congrats on a great show tonight." I added.

"There's so much more to come. I'm really excited to see what the others will be like." Gilinsky said, letting out a deep sigh of relief as he sat down on the couch.

"You guys didn't do to bad yourselves. You were amazing." Foushee told us.

I smiled at him then looked up at Sam who was standing beside me.

"Who knew Riley had that much talent in her." Kenny chuckled.

"Glad you decided to show it all. You're goin far kid." Nate pointed at me.

Honestly I don't really care if I do go far or not. I'm quite content where I am. Doing what I do. The fans love me right now for who I am and what I do. I'm comfortable at this level. Not to many people to please or let down.

If I could stay in this position for the rest of my life... I'd be set.

"It's only going to get better from here on out guys. We'll ease into this quick and our performances will be dope." Johnson spoke again.

The idea of that makes me grin slightly.

The sound of the door leading to the stairs opening caught all of our attention. We looked to see Gilinsky's parents and Johnson's parents come into the room.

"Hey you guys!" Gilinsky laughed, standing from the couch.

Both him and Johnson walked over to his parents. Receiving congratulatory hugs and compliments on their show.

I smiled then turned on my heels. Walking over to the mini fridge over in the corner. Grabbing a water from it.

Sometimes I wonder what my life would be like if I had parents like G's, or parents like J's. Would it be like what my dream was? Or would it be different, yet still better?

"Hey, you ok?" Kenny's voice made me turn to look at him as he walked up beside me.

"Ya I'm fine. Just pretty tired right now." I sighed.

That wasn't a complete lie. I was tired. Remember, haven't been sleeping well?

"You really did so good tonight Riley. So I hope you're not worrying about your performance." Kenny said.

"No, no I'm not worrying about that at all. I'm actually quite confident in how I did." I began. "But thanks Kenny. I'm glad you think I did good tonight."

He smiled at me then walked away back over to Foushee. I turned back around so my back was against the counter. My water held in my hands.

Kenny and Foushee were standing together. Nate and Sam sitting on the couch having some sort of conversation. Jack and Jack over by the door talking about the show with their parents.

This is a good group of people. I wouldn't have wanted to spend a month on tour, traveling all across the country, performing at 18 cities with anyone else. These are my best friends. Ones I wouldn't trade for the world.

I remember back to when I first came to Omaha. When I was going to my first day of school. When I went home from that first day.

My mind had raced with thoughts all throughout the day. Wondering if I had made any friends. As the weeks and months rolled by I had so many friends. I was so happy to have them. They were just the right people.

The door to the stairs opened again and my eyes fell on Steve as he walked into the room. He looked very happy.

"You guys all did an amazing job tonight. Congrats to you all on a successful first night." He congratulated us. "But there's a lot more nights ahead of us. So if we wanna stay on schedule, we better get going up to the bus now."

All of us nodded and cheered at his words. We're getting on the road. And that means, next stop Atlanta Georgia!

Everyone had made their way through the building as we followed Steve. Sam had walked beside me. Holding my hand in his. Although he kept talking with Nate continuing their conversation.

When we got outside there were quite a few fans by the bus. Security guards were keeping them back away from us as we tried to get there. This was all insane. A feeling I could never get enough of.

Jack and Jack went up into the bus first. Then followed Kenny and Foushee. Steve then Nate. Then me and Sam. A security guard had closed the door behind Sam. We were pretty much all set to get moving.

"I don't think I've ever seen you so exhausted in your life Ri." Gilinsky couldn't help but chuckle. He noticed my tires look now that we were up in the bus.

"Hey that's what happens when you don't sleep well at night, travel, and perform for hundreds of fans all in like a day." I told him.

"Well we've got Atlanta next. I suggest all of you get some sleep." Steve announced.

I looked up at Sam and he smiled faintly at me. Then started towards the bunks. We had agreed that while we're on tour and sleeping on the bunks we'd sleep by ourselves instead of with each other.

I had the bottom one on the right. Sam would be on the second one on the left. Johnson would be across from me. Nate above me. I felt protected and safe knowing that. Not that I had much to worry about anymore.

Sam and I faced each other as we stood by my bunk.

"Get some sleep alright. You're going to need it." He told me.

"I'll try to. But no promises." I smiled faintly.

"I'm always right here. So if you need me, come to me. Ok? I love you." He told me as he pulled me into a tight hug.

I dug my face into his chest taking in his scent. The presence of him always made me happy. Being able to feel I'm and touch him just calmed me. His hugs are always the best. Warm and cuddly.

He's like a giant teddy bear.

And sometimes... I just never want to let this boy go.