Play pretend

chapter 5

Alexa:

No matter how hard i tried i couldn't seem to fall back asleep ,there were too many emotions coursing through my body. i couldn't silence my anxiety about flying long enough to close my eyes.instead i had resorted back to playing air hockey with Grayson ,as Ethan had fallen asleep. He had his head sprawled out across my lap ,as i continuesly ran my hand through his hair.

"flight 108 to Colombia is now boarding ,passengers at the front of the plane if you would make your way towards the line."

at the sound of the voice emanating through the speakers Grayson got up ,and I attempted to pry a sleeping Ethan off my lap."stopppp" he groaned into my leg."gorgeous ,were boarding the plane now."

"I really don't feel like moving " came a stubborn Ethan." your just gonna have to suck it up" I responded laughing ,all the while trying to hoist Ethan up. He finally gave in standing up.

once we had boarded the plane and finally settled into our seats ,the anxiety that came with flying overwhelmed me."you okay?" Ethan asked from his place in between Grayson and i."are you starting to get anxious?" he continued "wow you know me too well" I attempted a laugh ,failing miserably. Ethan dug his hand into my already shaky hand, temporarily ceasing any nerves from bubbling to the surface.

The plane jerked forward for take off ,and the engines ignited under us ,just as I began focusing my breathing and concentrating on the feeling of Ethan's hands in mine.

I spent the majority off the flight talking excitably about tour with the twins, keeping all negative thoughts distant. the instant we arrived in Colombia the atmosphere shifted entirely.

Right when the pilot informed us we could turn off airplane mode the entirety of our relaxed atmosphere shifted. Each of their phones flooded with missed calls and texts from their manager.

I could already see Ethan's stress lines reappearing. He released a tight sigh as he responded to His manager(Kevin). As though he could sense what I was thinking he shut off his phone and turned to me . " I'm already so done, I know your gonna make this easier though". Instead of responding I entangled my hand into his rubbing soothing circles into his palms."do what you have to do, i get it" i whispered." we already have a concert scheduled for today and we just landed" Ethan said sighing. "maybe we can go sight seeing a little after." i added in an attempt to cheer him up.

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Ethan was right as i stared at the scene in front of me only one word came to mind chaos. We had left the airport , and finally made it to the venue where the boys would be having the concert. We were crammed in the dressing room with nearly ten people rushing around in hysterics each muttering over something different either the boy's hair, their clothes , set design , meet and greets. I didn't even have a moment to meet anyone. i sat in a corner talking to Cameron and Lisa while the boys rehearsed.

Finally the room cleared leaving me ,Lisa ,and Cameron alone with a short lady with dark brown hair in around her mid 30's ,she was stunning. Ethan and Grayson finally re-entered the room when they finished rehearsals.The instant their eyes fell on the lady in the center of the room they ran over to her ,both squishing her in a bone crushing hug "Amanda!" they said simultaneously. "we've missed you" Ethan added.

"Now you can finally meet the fam jam" Grayson said laughing. " this is our mom Lisa and Cameron and Lexi " he added " guys this is our makeup artist Amanda ,we use her for absolutely every event we ever have to go to" Ethan said.

" its so nice to finally meet you guys the boys dont stop talking about you" Amanda said ,her eyes traveling over to me "some people get talked about more than others "she said throwing me a wink causing both Ethan and I to blush. Ethan pushed her shoulder jokingly just as a chorus of laughter exploded around the room .