This Is Forever

Chapter 33

"Nikki," I feel Chris shaking me awake.

I prop myself up on my elbow and turn to face him, "What?"

"We're going to dinner in an hour, thought you'd like to know because I know you'd want to get ready."

He knows me so well. I smile and he kisses my cheek. He still gives me insane butterflies.

Like that feeling when you hug your crush and for the rest of the day you're all, woooOOOIEJEEKSONWW; it's like that, but I get to spend the rest of my life with it and the guy who makes me feel that way.

I slide out of bed, "Is it fancy or casual?"

"Eh, in between." He says and flops down on the bed.

"So... Ripped jeans and heels?"

"Sounds good... Plus you look hot in ripped jeans."

I blush and pull a pair from my luggage, along with my makeup, shoes, and a maroon long sleeved shirt with the shoulders cut out.

I get dressed and do my makeup while Chris stands behind me and watches. He puts his hands on my hips and stands so there's no space between us.

He rests his chin on my shoulder and I smile. "Dang, makeup is some sort of art, isn't it?" He laughs.

"Yes," I giggle and put my eyeliner back in the bag and turn around to face him.

"Damn, I'm lucky." He laughs and kisses me. I smile against his lips and pull away.

"Don't mess up my lips, we haven't even gotten to dinner yet." I laugh and walk out of the bathroom.

He smacks my behind and I gasp and laugh at him. He likes doing that, eh?

We get to dinner and almost everyone is there except Sam and Ashton. I look at Chris and he shrugs.

"Well, let's sit down and they can join us when the-" Our manager starts, but gets interrupted by Sam and Ashton running down the ramp with huge smiles on their faces.

"Okay..." He says again and leads us inside. Chris puts his arm around my shoulders and leans down towards my ear, "That's how you make me feel," he whispers.

I blush and move closer to him. We sit down next to Crawford and away from those two.

Chris instinctively puts his hand on my thigh and I blush. I glance around like I usually do and catch Sam and Ashton looking at me.

They turn towards each other and act like nothing happened. I turn to Chris and lay my head on his shoulder, "What's wrong?" He asks.

"Nothing..." I say.

He turns to me and lifts my head up slightly, "Are you sure?"

"I'll tell you later," I say. He nods and kisses my forehead.

After dinner, our manager makes us take a group picture. Then he wants one of Chris, Sam, Ashton, and me. Chris picks me up bridal style and I lift one leg and bend the other, then look excited.

Sam and Ashton do a cliche couple pose where he holds her against him tight and she has her hands on his chest.

"Alright, one of just the girls."

I roll my eyes and Chris puts me down. He backs up a bit so he's not in the picture, but he's still close by.

"Just act like we're friends for a second." I such. She nods and we pose together like we're good friends.

I hear the camera snap and we both pull away and leave. Chris takes my hand and we join the rest of the group.

"Oh, guys! I have an announcement!"

We all look at our tour manager as someone walks up behind him, but I can't see who because it's too dark.

"We have a new person joining tour with us!"

He steps in to the light and Chris turns and wraps his arms protectively around me so that my face is in his chest.

"Kenny Holland will be joining us for the rest of tour!"
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A/N
Hi
Filler chapter I'm sorry :(
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