All I've Ever Wanted and More

17. Not What I Expected

I saw Tyler talking to some of his friends over in the hallway so I went over to them. All of them looked at me and we shook hands as I was learning their names.

"Crazy how you're almost famous my man. Keep up the good work, I love the new song!" The kid, Nick, said and then him and the rest of the boys walked off muttering their compliments to me. I smiled and waved goodbye before turning to Tyler.

"I'm so hyped for tonight Hunter. It means a lot to play my music in front of people." He told me.

"I know how you feel dude. Feels good." I said as we walked. "Do you want to come help me set up?" Tyler asked walking outside now. I thought about it for a minute. I just got finished with my photo shoot earlier that day and then I came here, now I get to go set up. "Yeah sure why not." He smiled and we were at his car.

"Meet you there in 30 minutes. Can I tell people you're going to be there? Maybe more people will show!" I nodded my head and laughed, "More people, more money right?"

Tyler got into his car and headed off after saying goodbye. I walked to my car, but before I got in a few people approached me. "Is it true you're going to the battle of the bands tonight?" One girl asked getting really close. "What time will you be there?" A guy asked staring at me. "Who's your favorite band performing?" Someone else asked.

Wow, I guess they over heard Tyler and I.

All of them were bombarding me with questions and I just wanted to get into my car and leave to go help Tyler. "I'll answer all of these later. See you at the concert I'm assuming?" I asked opening my door.

"Yes!" They all said simultaneously and I just nodded my head awkwardly getting into my car. I drove off glad that I wasn't around them anymore, it was a tad overwhelming even though there was only about 6 of them.

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"Grab that speaker please?" Tyler asked setting up the mic stands on stage. The speaker was half the size of me, I don't think I can lift it up on my own. I tried but failed when I could only lift up about half of it. I stood up and looked at Tyler defeated.

He knew exactly what I was going to say because in that instant he walked over to me to helped me carry the thing. "Thanks." I said as we placed it down in the appropriate spot. We finished setting up the mics and it was all finished.

Some guys were still setting up chairs, but Tyler said he didn't need my help anymore. "Thanks, I really appreciate it." He said standing center stage and looking out into the vacant room. He was proud of the work he had done with his band, you could see it in his eyes.

"I have to go and take a shower, I'll see you later after the concert. Good luck!" I said jumping off the stage and making my way down the aisle to leave the building. I knew I wasn't going to be able to actually see him during the concert. He would be busy and I wanted to enjoy it.

On my way out, I took out my phone and on twitter and saw many people were tweeting about my presence going to be at the concert tonight. Yes! Many people will be there, I see the word is out now.

"Bella are you home?" I asked walking into the house. I saw her in the kitchen.

"Obviously." She said looking at me and then back to the thing she was cooking. "Are you sure you don't want to come with me tonight? I'm sure I can squeeze another ticket out of Tyler." I said while she was still cooking.

"No that's okay, thanks though. I have a meeting tonight with the agency to see what magazine I'll be on next." I rolled my eyes and walked out of the room. Work was always her priority.

I checked my phone to see what time it was, because I had to go and pick up Ariana from her friend's house.

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