Living the High Life

Chapter 5

Charlotte POV

Leaving Rhianne and the boys at the airport was hard it had been so nice to see them and it was the boost I needed to get me through the next part of the tour. It was so hard being on tour. It was so full on, there isn't any time when I could just stop and chill out. This was taking its toll on me. It's unbelievable how much work really goes on backstage and behind the scenes of the shows. Being with Rhianne last year it was amazing and it wasn't as much hard work, but this working with the 5sos boys was a whole new experience for me. Michael was great he kept my spirits up and made me laugh so much, what kept me going was the fact that I got to spend time him and knowing that at the end of the day I would be able to crawl into bed next to him and have his arms wrapped round me making me feel better.

Landing in New York was amazing I didn't have to do anything because the stage and the crew had already come over and put the stage up so being in New York was my chance to chill out with the boys and have a bit of fun.

"Come on Charlotte we have to go." Michael said knocking on the bathroom door

"Yeah I'm going." I said unlocking the door

"You look lovely." Michael said smiling

"Thanks I try." I said, I'd just got back from my run with Ash and Calum instead of wearing my gym clothes I was now wearing shorts (because it was so hot outside) and a my blue vest top.

Me and Michael went down stairs to meet up with the other boys who were talking about that nights show.

"You look lovely Charlotte." Ash said

"Thanks." I said

"Come on let's get to the arena." Luke said

The show that night was incredible and the boys came off in such a high. I crawled into bed. I was so tired it was unreal.

I sent Rhianne a letter on our 2nd show in New York (27th April)

'Dear Rhianne, Letter number 5, thanks for having me at the show. We arrived okay in New York I tell you what jet lag is horrible. Not something I like very much. I'm so tired. The boys are enjoying themselves which is a good start I guess. The weather here is lovely it's so hot. I went for a run this morning with Calum and Ash and had to take my jumper off half way through, I see what you mean by the weather is so different to back home in the UK. I'm looking forward to see you in Dallas and spending a bit more time with you. Can't believe I'm going to be 23 this year this is mental. Anyway I have a stage to put down. Love you lots and see you on the 11th. Love Charlotte.'

Rhianne arrived in New York as we were leaving for Washington. It was weird she was basically following us around the world. We got to the arena in Washington, I was helping to put the stage up and the boys were playing football in the arena. I was stood watching them and just smiled. Watching them play was so funny at one point Luke went to kick the ball and missed and fall on his arse. I laughed so much.

"You okay Luke." I shouted from the stage.

"Yeah I'm fine." He said the other boys were laughing so hard.

Got a letter from Rhianne while we were in Washington.

'Dear Charlotte. Letter number 6. America here we come, I'm on the plane writing this letter but by the time you get this I'll be in Philadelphia. The London shows were incredible. I'm glad to be back in the states I love America so much. I don't really get jet lag that bad I know James and Brad get it, but it helps if you sleep on the plane which I normally do. We were up at half 4 this morning for the flight and we have a show tonight. I don't think we're far from New York only another 2 hours maybe. I love New York. Connor for our 1 year wedding anniversary back in March brought me tickets to see cats in New York so that's what we're doing Monday night before we fly on the over night flight to Philadelphia for the show on Tuesday. Might go to gym when we land in New York I haven't been the last couple of days I've not been feeling great. Hope the boys are okay and your enjoying your time. Working is hard when all you want to do is chill out but going to see cats is my chill out time. Love you lot see you in Dallas on the 11th. Love Rhianne.'

The show in Washington was amazing but the over night flight to Huston was not nice at all. I got no sleep on the plane which made me feel awful. I felt bad for snapping at Michael because he was driving me round the bend. But I apologised after and he didn't seem to mind very much. He was very understanding and knew what I was going through, he was jet lagged just as much a me.

We arrived in Huston at like 3:30 in the morning. We headed straight for the hotel and for some sleep. It was gone half 11 before we got out bed. All of us were so tired. Why the boys went out to do some TV interview I went to the arena and helped sort the stage out.

"Hey baby." Michael said coming up behind me, wrapping his arms round my waist and kissing me

"Hey." I said turning round to give him a kiss

"Good day?" He asked

"Yeah no bad. Stage is all set for tonight." I said smiling

"Good to hear. We're ordering pizza do you want some." Michael asked

"Yeah please ham and pineapple please." I said

"Okay babe. Come to the dressing room when you've finished." He said kissing me again

"Okay." I smiled

He let go and headed for dressing room and the other boys.

When I had finished I went over to the dressing room to eat.

"Here babe." Michael said handing me and box with a ham and pineapple pizza inside.

"Thanks." I said and I sat next to him.

The show was awesome. It was gone 12 before I climbed into bed. I was so tired and couldn't help but wonder what Rhianne was up to and how tour was going for her.