Us and Them (Sequel: Bruno Mars Fan Fic)

Chapter 18

The game plan...

"He said he wanted to come to the concert and see a show... He's gonna get one, oh man.." I shook my head, as my heart is pumping so hard making my blood boil.

Phil walked closer to me behind the drum set as I started to press down on the foot pedals repeatedly as I started making a beat. "What's wrong with this situation is that, if she tells him-"

"When she tells him.." I corrected my best friend.

"When she tells him.." He emphasizes his words. "She still is gonna be here in Paris and so will he. We will not be here after today."

I stop drumming and look at him as I shook my head, "When did you become so pessimistic? This is it Phil. It's either now or never."

"All I'm saying is that she's going to be in Paris for a little while longer. How do we not know that Tahli will try and stick around?"

I shook my head again as I wondered how little faith my friend has in me and so little in Brooklyn. If he only understood that we have an unbreakable bond and that no matter how much distance is between us, no matter who gets in our way, nothing can stop our love. I didn't want to hear anymore negativity, I sigh before putting the drum sucks back down and stood up, "C'mon, we need to get ready for the show."

After sound check, my band and I went back to the hotel to get ready. I check my phone so often to see if Brooklyn text me to see if she is okay or if she needs me at all but I don't get anything. After my shower and pack my clothes, I go to the stadium and in the back they are stocked with water and everyone's favorite alcoholic beverages.

"Looks like they did their research." Kam laughed as he looked at a special gift basket that each of us got.

I picked mine up and seen Crown Royal Apple with a little bottle of apple juice. "What is this?" I laugh.

"One part Crown Royal apple, one part apple juice. You can't even taste the liquor, be careful with that one." Kam said while looking at my gift basket.

I got the liquor and chaser, Ray Bans with the Paris flag on each lense that says Hooligans in Paris and then I see an invitation to an after party that is happening right after the concert. "Ayy! Paris knows how to welcome the Hooligans!" I cheer.

We go into our dressing rooms to dress up and five o'clock is so close, I'm wondering if she's going to show up alone or with him. As the thought processed in my mind I turn around to see Dre talking to security. He finishes his conversation before walking to me, "The man said there's a line at the door already. Do you want him to call for the VIP? I can check to see if the girls are here."

I shook my head, "It's okay man, I might need you here." Just thinking of seeing Tahli is making my blood boil. I really hope she breaks it off so I don't have to see him. "Just have security walk out and call for the girls. I might need you if he comes with them."

"Hey boss, if he ain't got a pass, he ain't getting in." Dre lightly chuckles.

I nod, "You're right." I take a deep breath, "But this is no ordinary man. He's very persuasive."

Dre chuckles again, "I'll let them know."

I take another deep breath as I watch Dre walk over to security again. I look down at my cell and it's five on the dot. My gaze moved to the first movement from the security walking away and out the doors. I decided to walk away and go into my dressing room to dig into my basket of Apple whiskey and apple juice. "This is so weird.." I pour myself a glass with ice before taking a sip. Can't even feel the burn and it's delicious, this calms my nerves almost immediately.