But I Do

Chapter 3

Chapter 3.

“Were you crying?”

            Hayley was speechless. She could barely hear the pounding of the fans on the outside. The whole world seemed to cease to exist except for the little space the two shared in the back of the limo. Staring at Lights, she tried to find words. Crying. Oh shit, her face was still all fucked up, right. She was so embarrassed. Why was Lights even in here though? Was she herself in the wrong place? Fuckfuckfuckfuck.

            “I- I'm so sorry, am I in the wrong place oh my god I'm sorry,” Hayley rambled as she moved back towards the door, blindly feeling for the handle, for she couldn't tear her eyes from the gorgeous woman in front of her.

            “No! You're in the right place,” the brunette said, reaching forward to take Hayley's hand, having her sit down again. Half of Hayley's thoughts told her to look at her feet in embarrassment and the other half wouldn't allow her to tear her gaze from Lights. Because of this, her consciousness settled for looking back and forth between Lights and the floor like some stupid ginger bobble head. Hayley decided finally to settle in the middle, resting her gaze on Lights' midsection.

            “Um,” Lights said quietly, as Hayley's green eyes snapped back up to meet hers. DAMMIT HAYLEY SHE THINKS YOU WERE STARING AT HER BOOBS OH MY GOD. She screamed internally, turning bright red. She forced her head down to the floor once more.

            “Uh, are you alright though?” Lights asked, dismissing the accidental boob moment.

            “Yeah, I- I'm fine,” Hayley stammered, “sorry I'm such a mess.. It was crazy.. The fans got hold of me and I got lost, and then FBR never told us who we were touring with.. I'm sorry, I just, I mean, you, I'm a huge fan of your stuff. And by stuff I mean music. And yeah oh god I'm sorry, I'll leave you alone forever now.”

            She's adorable.. Lights thought, smiling.

            “Hey, no worries.” She said as Hayley smiled back. They sat in silence for the rest of the ride. It wasn't awkward so much as both of the women were wrapped up in their thoughts.

Once they arrived at the hotel Hayley and Lights met with the guys in the lobby. Introductions were in order.

            “Uh, Lights, this is Jeremy and Taylor.” Hayley said, taking initiative.

            “I know,” Lights said with a laugh.

            “Cool,” they both said in unison, followed by laughter. After checking in, the four headed up to their floor, checking out the two suites they were staying in. Each had two bedrooms and a living room/kitchen combination. Connected by a stubborn door that wouldn't close all the way, the suites were more than Lights had ever had the luxury of staying in. 

“This is so nice..” Lights said quietly as she pet the arm of a velvety sofa. Hayley and the guys laughed.

“You sure? It's really small..” Jeremy chuckled. Lights looked up at him to see if he was kidding or not. Everyone else got quiet, realizing she was seriously in awe of the suite.

“Guys.. Wow..” She laughed, “It's certainly nicer than the back of a van..” She said as everyone laughed with her. It was easy to forget that Lights wasn't as big as Paramore. Yet.. Hayley thought, smiling. She reallyadored all of her music.

“Guys I heard there's this really great restaurant a little ways away..” Jeremy said excitedly, looking up from his phone.

“Yeah? Let's go,” Taylor said, as he rolled off the couch and onto his feet.