Young Hearts 2 (Bradley Simpson / The Vamps Fanfic)

(2) "Conditions"

Norrie’s P.O.V

 I waited again for a few hours just so The Vamps could finish their interview. The thing that I hate with American Paps is that they really know how to kill time; they’re just asking one useless question after another.

 Ms. Lynne is kind enough to let me and Lina stay and watch their interview, it’s the least she can do after we bored ourselves to death in their hotel room for four freaking hours.

 “Is this a radio or a TV interview?” Lina asked, whispering to me as we were sitting on the corner, watching Brad and the other lads answer questions.

 “Radio” I whispered back

 “So what is the first thing you’re gonna do on your first day here in America?” the interviewer asked each one of them.

 “Sleep” James replied and everyone started chuckling, I’m sure they all have jet lags right now. “Agree to that” Tristan uttered and then Connor nodded.

 “That’s good then … how about you Brad?” she asked him. I looked straight to his eyes and then he looked at me. “I think I’ll spend my time here hanging out with a special person” he uttered and everyone in the room started looking at me too.

 “Is she the special girl?” the lady asked.

 “Yes” he replied and then smiled at me. “Stop it Norrie” I thought to myself but I can’t stop my cheeks from blushing, it’s so embarrassing actually.

 “Wait .. are we live or is this is just taped?” A guy in a black suit suddenly asked the lady interviewer. “We’re not on air” she replied.

 “Good…. Boys, Ms. Lynne .. I need to talk to you outside” the guy said and they all got up and went out. “What’s going on?” I asked Ms. Lynne

 “He wants to change the interview” Ms. Lynne replied.

 “Who the hell is he to do that?”

 “The Big Boss … the president of the record company” she whispered and then walked outside the room. My heart started beating fast, did he say something wrong?

 I looked at the lady interviewer and she’s giving me the “It’s all gonna be fine look”. Lina took my hand and squeezed it tightly, I have an idea as to why the boss interrupted them, and that idea has something to do with me.

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Brad’s P.O.V

 “What do you think you’re doing?” Mr. Chuck asked me as soon as we got out of the room. “I don’t understand” I replied, still confused as to what he’s talking about.

 “Calm down Sir  ... I can fix this” Ms. Lynne said in a comforting tone.

 “What’s going on?” I asked Ms. Lynne, this is getting weirder by the second. “Brad, part of your U.S deal is to deny that you’re in a relationship until the management’s goal signal” she uttered, looking at me.

 “Why do I have to do that? And besides, I only said that there’s a special person” I replied and then looked at Mr. Chuck.

 “I know, but it’s too obvious that you’re talking about Norrie. And Brad, whether you like it or not … teenage girls will be following you around, they’ll dream about you at night, what do you think their reaction will be if they find out you’re already taken? Marketing Plan Brad and I promise things will be a lot easier once your name is really out there” Ms. Lynne said, trying to comfort me.

 “What the hell? Connor is in a relationship with Tracy, so he’s gonna deny her?” I asked.

 “I still have to talk to him, but to be honest he needs to” she replied and then turned to Mr. Chuck who’s been busy talking with someone on his phone.

 “I’m sorry Sir, this will never happen again” she assured him and then he nodded.

 “But our name is already out there Margaret, ‘Can We Dance’ is #73 on Billboard”

 “I know Brad, we’re gonna celebrate as we’re done here”

 “Excuse me … can we continue now?” a radio staff said, emerging from the room.

 “Sure” Ms. Lynne replied and then guided me back inside. I know I have a lot of things to explain to Norrie later.

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Norrie’s P.O.V

 I kept my eyes fixed at Brad the moment he came back. I can sense there’s something different but he gave me a quick smile so maybe there’s no major issue going on.

 “Okay  ... so let’s do it again. Bradley Simpson, are you single?” the interviewer asked.

 “Umm … I’m single as a Pringle” he replied and then giggled a bit. My heart froze, what just happened? Lina grasped my arm and whispered “This is what I’m talking about”.

 I prepared myself for things like this, but I never expected for it to so much. “Heard that girls? He’s single” the lady said in a teasing tone. I looked at Ms. Lynne and she just gave me an “I’m Sorry” look. I turned back to Brad but he seems too lost in the moment.

 Once again my emotions got the best of me and before I could do anything to stop it, I found myself running out of the room.

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Brad's P.O.V

 "What's wrong?" I asked Tristan after he nudged me, he pointed to the couches and I saw that both Norrie and Lina were gone. 

 "You're dead" I thought to myself, I should have prepared Norrie for this , and if she's mad I can totally understand. The interview lasted for a couple more minutes and as soon as we're done, I ran out after her.

 "Norrie!" I called out as soon as I returned to our hotel room and I saw her sitting on the couch with Lina rubbing her back.

 "I'm just gonna leave the both of you to talk" Lina said and then got up and went out of the room. I sat beside Norrie and started talking.

 "I'm sorry" I said.

 "For what?"

 "For happened at the interview, you're obviously upset. Saw that guy in a suit right? He's my boss and I have to do everything he asked for"

 "I know that Brad. I kind of prepared myself for the downsides of dating someone like you but I guess it's not enough" Norrie said as she laid her head on my shoulders.

 "This will only be for a short time, as soon as everything goes to plan, I promise I'll tell the whole world about us love" I said, comforting her.

 "You don't have to do that" she said and then started smiling.

 "So close" I thought to myself as I smiled back at her.

 A few minutes later, the rest of the group went inside and finally, we were able to celebrate our first charting single here in the U.S