Reece is the Game

21.

The next day, Arabella and I were extremely cautious. We didn't want to get kicked off the tour.

We wandered around the venue all nervous, and every little noise made us jump. Sabrina really freaked us out. Our feelings toward her were a mix of anger and fear.

Arabella, May, and I sat in the boys' dressing room as usual, waiting for them to finish their set.

We were already 2 months into the US tour and only had 1 month left. It was crazy how the time flew by. All the drama didn't help the time.

The boys came in after their set all smiles.

"How'd it go?" I asked as I wrapped my arms around Reece.
"It was great! The crowd had so much energy! Maybe one of the best on the tour so far!" Reece replied.
"That's great! Do you guys want to go out for dinner and dessert?" Arabella asked.

Everyone nodded their heads except for George. We all looked at him.

"I wanted to stay and watch Sabrina perform." George said.
"Why? You rather watch her than go out to dinner with your best friends?" Blake asked.
"I already made plans with Sabrina for after her performance. You all can go without me." George replied.

Arabella and I looked at each other with our fists clenched. Reece rubbed my back in a calming manner.

"George, the bus won't come back for you if you don't go with us now." Reece said.
"I'll just jump on Sabrina's bus tonight. I'm sure she won't mind." George replied.

I couldn't take it anymore.

"George, can't you see she's using you? She's trying to hurt me by going after the people I care about. I can't stand up for myself because I really don't want to get kicked off this tour. I love being with you guys." I said.
"I know Sabrina isn't using me like you did Lilly. She's told me." George said.
"Listen to me George! You were with me when Sabrina went after Reece, you saw her games again and again. You had my back the whole time and knew what she was like. I don't want her to hurt you." I said.
"She's not Lilly. Just let me go. I can handle myself." George replied as he walked out the door.

I stood there shocked. Why was he denying everything he obviously saw?

"I don't get it," I said out loud.
"I don't either. You would think he'd understand." Arabella replied.

I looked over to May for the first time in one of these situations.

She was so glum. Her head was down, her eyes glazed with tears, and her hands in her pockets.

I got out of Reece's embrace and walked over to May.

Her head rose, and she looked me in the eyes.

"You like him a lot, don't you?" I asked her.
"Ever since I laid eyes on him. It killed me seeing you and him together. I just stood in the background, watching all of it. Wishing it was me he was holding." May replied.
"Oh May, you should've told me. You have to tell him your feelings!" I said.
"It's too late now that he's infatuated with Sabrina."
"I guarantee he will choose you over Sabrina. I've seen the way he looks at you."
"When should I do it? And I don't know if I can, I'll screw it up."
"I have full faith in you, you'll probably have to do it sooner rather than later."
"I don't know Lilly."
"Go and do it right now."