That other exception

Part 13

 I spent the trip down to the lobby trying to wake myself up and get myself back into my normal frame of mind before the others noticed something was off, there was only so often you could use the tiredness excuse and get away with it, I didn't want to use it so early in the trip.

"well you look well and truly fucked" Nogla stated as we got closer looking at me with a little concern in his eyes. I felt my heart speed up and panic begin to crawl around in my stomach, was it that obvious?

"He was driving for four days I think being tired should be expected Nogla" Evan answered for me, I was thankful that he did as I was still having issues waking up and would of said something that would of given us away.

"Didn't you get any sleep last night?" Lui joined in looking like he was as concerned as Nogla

"Nah couldn't sleep" I mumbled not trusting myself to say anything else. 

"go get some sleep if you need to" Lui seemed to be looking me over, which made me a little uncomfortable.

"I want to eat first" I yawned then leant against the wall and tried to act as normally as possible.  I lost interest in what was being said between Nogla, Lui and Evan and just watched everyone moving around us.  I didn't even notice that Cartoonz, Brock and Tyler had joined us until Cartoonz appeared in front of me.

"you're not gettin' much sleep huh" He smirked but I could see the concern in his eye. 

"I couldn't sleep so went out for coffee with Mini...by the time we got back it was time to get up and meet the guys...I can get a nap later so stop worrying momma" I smirked at him before looking back around the room, I could feel rather than see him roll his eyes at me before settling beside me against the wall.  I watched as Mini looked around as if he was searching for something he's lost then smile to himself before he headed over to Tyler who was talking with some fans

"Those two are getting pretty clingy don't you think?" Cartoonz mumbled just loud enough that no one would be able to hear him but me.

"Cute couple though...I think they'd be good for each other" I mumbled back trying not to make it obvious I was staring and talking about them.

"How so?"

"We'll talk later...not the best time right now" I yawned as Tyler and Mini made there way over to us which meant we'd be leaving because everyone was here and ready to eat.  I glanced around quickly to see where Evan was and spotted him laughing and joking with Lui and Nogla, the familiar mix of jealousy and nervous anticipation rolled around in my stomach, I never had the issue with confusing mixes of feeling before I got together with Evan but it was never an unpleasant thing, just frustrating when it was at its worst.  We headed out and made our way down the road to a nearby restaurant, I was walking with Cartoonz at the back of the group following at a safe distance behind Tyler and Mini.  Tyler was  walking down the road with his hand on the back of Mini's neck and seemed to be steering him through anyone in his way and out of the way of anything that might hurt him.  Mini on the other hand seemed to be engrossed in his phone and wasn't paying attention to anything or anyone around him except for moving when Tyler's hand told him too.  I was surprised at how much trust he was putting in Tyler, he wasn't just trusting that he'd keep him safe he was potentially trusting Tyler with his life, if Tyler got distracted when we got to a road and Mini kept walking he could be very hurt or even killed.  I might be getting a little over dramatic.

"They're bumping ugly's ain't they?" Cartoonz asked sounding like he was pissed that he'd just figured it out.

"Not yet"