American Dream

Chap 12- the morning after (ice cream hangover)

It might be short. I'm tired because I had to sing in a cathedral. Oh, and thanks to @Banner_Led_Temp for the dedication, and congratulations. If you haven't already, go check out the stories him and his brother wrote!

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Mitch's POV

I caught the clothes Rory gave me, heading to the bathroom and slipping them on; They were a little long, but I was fine with that. I splashed my face with water and ran a hand through my hair, feeling better after spending 24 hours in the same clothes.

When I left the bathroom, Rory handed me a coffee. "Better?"

"Mm, much," I said, taking a sip and hugging the mug to my chest. "I don't know how I slept in those jeans." She giggled. "Shh, don't wake sleeping beauty," I laughed quietly, all the while trying to keep my voice down. Just then, Scott shifted in his sleep. We froze, staring at each other before breathing a sigh of relief when he didn't wake up.

I pull myself onto the breakfast bar, crossing my legs and watching as she pushed herself up onto the island opposite. "I meant to ask you -ya know, before the whole Travis thing- how was your date?" She smiled sympathetically when I mentioned Travis, before explaining to me how her date had left after getting a call.

This was getting too much of a coincidence. I was almost positive that she was the girl Kevin had lost track of time with yesterday. I didn't say anything, not wanting to be wrong, and decided I would wait and see.

I looked up to see Rory looking at something over my shoulder. When I turned around, I saw Scott sitting up and rubbing his eyes. "Morning sunshine," she giggled "do you want a coffee?" He hummed sleepily in response, which Rory apparently understood since she began making a mug exactly how he likes it. He walked into the kitchen and joined me on the breakfast bar. Rory looked up. "Oh, right, I think I have some clothes for you to change into," she exclaimed, abandoning the coffee and disappearing into her room, reappearing quickly with another change of clothes. "You should be okay, you and Jay are around the same size."

Once Scott had changed and ingested caffeine, he was a lot more articulate. "Plans for today anyone?"

"Nope!"

"Oh, we have rehearsal," I reminded him.

"Oh yeah. Hey Rory, you should totally come with! Then you can meet everyone," he told her. She shrugged.

"Why not?"

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Rory's POV

I left my phone at home on charge, realising halfway down the street. I told the boys to go on ahead, as I would catch up, and they agreed. They told me to ask at the desk and they would come get me. Then they gave me directions, which I wrote on my hand, and we split up.

Once I had my phone, I asked someone who directed me to the correct building. However, when I went in the lobby was empty. I had been stood at the desk for a couple minutes when a man with a beard, green eyes and a grey beanie walked past.

"Excuse me, I was wondering if you could help me?" I called. He looked around and saw me, so he walked over. "Um, sure, what do you need?" He asked politely.

"I'm looking for Scott and Mitch?"

"Sure, let me go get them," he smiled, before walking away.

I had leaned back against the desk to wait, when Kevin walked through the door. He didn't notice me immediately, so I stood up. "Hey, Kevin!"

"Hey Rory, what're you doing here?" He asked, looking surprised. He walked over and wrapped his arms around my waist, and I returned the hug with a laugh. "I could ask you the same thing!"

"Wait, you two know each other?" We looked up to see Scott, looking shocked.

"Yeah, man, this is the girl I was with yesterday. How do you know her?" Kevin replied.

"Met her at Starbucks."

"Ooh, these are the friends that helped you out?" He asked, turning to me. I nodded, but before I could reply, I was interrupted by Mitch, who had come in after Scott.

"I knew it!" He squealed. "I thought something was up!"

"Well you knew before us," I told him. "I didn't know you guys worked together."

"Come on," he said. "This means you've met everyone except Avi and Kirstie. Wait, you've met Avi,"

"I have?"

"Yeah, the guy you sent to find us. Beard, gray beanie, crazy ass bassist?" Scott said.

"Oh right yeah, him. Although I wouldn't know about the last one," I grinned.

"Let's go then!" Kevin interjected. "Wait, is Kirstie upstairs?"

"Nope, she's on her way. We can wait up there though," Mitch said.

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Told you it would be short.

The penny drops! Also, turns out it hadn't stopped centring around coffee yet. Maybe I should rename it..

As always, let me know what you think and thanks for reading!