Video Boy // Muke

Chapter 11

THIS PICTURE YOU GUYS I didn't feel like picking up on the other part of the video so this is just after they got home. ALSO CHECK OUT THE M/V AS WELL THAT I HAVE ON HERE TRUST ME

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As much as I wanted to pretend that today was horrid and shitty, I couldn't. We all got along and even took a million and seven pictures together but once we got home it was an entirely different story. Calum had suggested we all watch a movie. However, by all he meant everyone but me. I even shouted out that I would make the popcorn. When I walked back into the living room, Calum happily took the fresh bowl of popcorn and said that they just wanted to have a band night. Now, I may have pretended that didn't rip my heart out but when I got back to my room the tears wouldn't stop. I hated this band. Yeah they make great music but they can't make up their mind! The only way to keep myself sane is to stay strictly business. I didn't come here to make friends or have relations with any of them anyway. I need to stick to myself and that's what I will do.

Now it was morning and I'm starting my new plan. I've decided to call it Operation No More Mr. Nice Guy. So maybe the name was a little long but it's not like it doesn't relate to the plan. The boys had an interview at a radio station so we all had to be up early and ready before 6. Now I didn't want to go but I thought about what my professor said and I woke myself up and was out in the lobby before anyone else. When the boys came shuffling out of the elevator I pretended to fiddle with my camera.

"Hey Mike?" Ashton said, rubbing the sleep from his eyes. I didn't respond and continued to mess with my camera.

"Michael? Seriously could you do me a huge favor?" I scoffed quietly and walked straight out the large doors of the hotel and right into the car. I smiled to myself, feeling proud to have ignored them so efficiently. My gloating didn't last long because soon the door opened and in climbed Luke. He didn't say anything as he buckled his seat belt and faced the back of the seat. I hadn't realized I was even staring until he looked at me.

"What?" He asked as if there was no reason to be surprised.

"Why are you sitting with me?" He slapped his hand over his chest in mock pain.

"Do you not want me here?" He asked faking hurt. I scoffed and nodded.

"Obviously." He faced forward but didn't move. I realized he wasn't going to leave so I just put in my headphones and rested my head against the window. I could see Luke looking at me from the corner of my eye and part of me just wanted to talk to him, but I knew that he didn't really care, so I kept to myself until we got to the radio station.

When the car rolled up to the radio stations front doors, I took a deep a breath and got out. I followed close to the boys so I wouldn't get lost or confused for some random fan. There were a few girls already waiting for the boys outside when we arrived. As soon as they saw them they screamed and shouted out. Ashton stopped in front of a girl and took her pen and signed a few things. I quickly snapped a picture and smiled looking at it. The boys may not be nice to me but they really cared about their fans. Although sometimes the groups of screaming girls can get crazy, these girls were polite and waited their turn while Ashton made his way through as many as he could. Luke and Calum followed his lead and smiled for pictures and kissed cheeks until the security guards came out to tell them we had to leave. Calum rolled his eyes and signed a couple more things before they all walked into the building, me trailing close behind. I showed my pass a couple million times before we made it into the room they were to do the interview in.

Everyone sat down and started putting on small microphones and I started to set up my camera.

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The interview was over in no time and I was proud of the footage I had. I was even excited to get back to the hotel and put it all together and edit. On our way back to the hotel Luke reclaimed his spot in the car I was riding in. I didn't want to speak to him. In all honesty, it kinda hurt. I know I hadn't come here to make any friends but instead to grow as a videographer but sometimes you just hope. However my hope for no communication was surely crushed half way into the ride.

"Why won't you talk to me." Luke spoke quietly. I saw him frown from the corner of my eye and decided it to be best if I focused my attention on the landscape.

"What is there to talk about?" I replied. The blonde haired men scoffed beside me.

"Listen, Ashton told me what happened this morning. Why ignore him? Why ignore all of us?" I thought back to the interview. There were a few moments where either Luke or Calum would try to bring me in the conversation or get a rise of out me but I had kept my poker face the entire time. I was sticking to my plan. I was not about to let these biys ruin a good thing for me. I swiftly turned to face the boy.

"Listen Luke, this isn't a game for me. This is a job essentially. I worked really hard to be here and I don't need some random boys ruining it with their hot and cold emotions, okay? So if you could do your damn best to keep this professional, I would greatly appreciate it." Once I finished I turned back away.

"Fine then." He spat. He turned roughly to face out his window and I forced myself to not take it all back.

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I realized that Luke had told everyone when they all began to ignore me as much as I ignored them. This is what you wanted. I thought to myself. I held my chin up high and walked around with as much confidence as I could muster.

A few weeks went by like this. City after city, the boys would address me only with their questions or concerns about any filming that was being done and for the most part it was great. I didn't have to worry about my feelings get pulled this way and that way and I could maintain a level head. However, that demeanor changed when I stepped on that plane for the start of the European leg of the 5SOS tour. Anxiety built up in my chest and I wanted so badly to jump out of my seat and run back off plane. I clutched the armrests with incredible strength and I was surprised when they didn't break.

"Hey," I heard a soft voice speak to me. An accent I wasn't familiar with filled my ears and I almost instantly relaxed. "Are you okay?" The person asked me softly.

"U-uh y-yeah. no i-i dont know." I answered truthfully. I felt the seat beside me dip and I finally looked up. My eyes met with almond shaped brown eyes and my breath hitched in my throat. The man beside me was gorgeous. If I had water in my mouth, I'm sure I would have spat it right out.

"First time on a plane?" The man asked. I shook my head.

"First time in Europe." I had been to America before with family but never Europe. I was visibly distraught going somewhere I had never been with no one really to stay with me.

"Ah." His pink lips curled upwards. He offered his hand for a shake. "I'm Namjoon." I took his hand and introduced myself.

"I'm Michael." I gave him my best smile which he returned 2 times better. "If you don't mind me asking where are you from?" I wanted to get my mind off being completely alone in a foreign country but I would be lying if I said I didn't want to get to know this Namjoon guy.

"South Korea. I actually perform music with a group from there."

"Your English is incredible." I told him. He laughed slightly.

"Thank you Michael. I'm self taught so when people compliment it I get very happy."

"No worries." I talked with Namjoon for at least a couple hours. The flight was incredibly long and I was thankful to have someone so sweet and funny to pass the time with. I learned that he was touring with his musical group at the moment but had lost his passport and had to take another flight. He also told me of his stage name Rap Monster. I giggled slightly at that. Once I was calmed down completely, I yawned. I hadn't even realized how exhausted I was.

"Would you like to sleep?" Namjoon asked me. I nodded simply and laid my head down on the neck pillow i had brought with me. I felt the pink haired boy beside me adjust himself and I knew he was probably going to sleep for a while as well. I closed my eyes and let myself fall into a deep sleep.

Omg i know it's been forever and i know it's not good but like i didn't know where to end it???? Also if you like BTS put your hands UP. I had to add in joonie i just couldn't help myself. Any hoo i doubt there is anyone still reading this but if so I LOVE YOU
-LYSSA