His Past II // Zion Kuwonu

Ch. 3

I walked out of the changing room with the clothes that fit resting on my arm. I smiled at Nick as he sat at a bench outside of the dressing room.

"Ready to go?" He asked, taking the clothes off my arm. I nodded.

We waited in line for a few minutes before he placed my clothes onto the counter. The lady working pushed her chest forward slightly and stood up straight. Nick didn't seem to pay any attention to her as she rung up my items.

"78.42" she spoke, continuing to eye nick up and down.

I quickly tried to hand her my cash but nick swiped his card into the machine. I glared at him and put my cash away, feeling guilty.

We walked out of the store with one bag packed full of clothing. "Nick why did you do that?" I groaned

"I just wanted to make you happy." He said truthfully. I blushed at his words.

I need to get an outfit for the guys performance tonight. This will be their first performance since losing Zion. It's been hard on the fans just as much as it has been on them. They were born to perform but not being able to really killed their moods. They're nervous because instead of choreographing for 5 members, they now have to do choreography for only 4. They aren't the same when they're dancing as they were before Zion passed on. It hurts to see the piece missing from them.

Nick and I walked out of the mall and got into the car. He turned the car on before quickly turning on some music. I began tapping my head to the beat as 21 Savage came onto the speakers. Zion loved his music.

"Are you nervous for tonight?" I asked nick after turning the radio down slightly.

I watched as he took a deep breath and appeared to be thinking. "Yes. Especially now that we only have four members to perform for the fans. It hurts to know we have to pretend like we're fine as we perform. We have to act like Zion was never there." Nick finished as tears rolled down his cheeks. I nodded and wiped the tears from his face.

"It'll be okay. You guys will do amazing." I said, turning my attention back out the window.

A few hours later

It's been a long day without you, my friend
And I'll tell you all about it when I see you again
We've come a long way from where we began
Oh, I'll tell you all about it when I see you again
When I see you again

The crowd cheered louder as the song finished. It was a tribute to Zion. I was crying uncontrollably at this point and the guys were on stage trying to fight back tears. The fans had their flashlights on, slowly swaying them side to side. It was amazing. Everyone was cheering, some were crying and some were smiling.

"Give it up one more time for Caleb Zion Kuwonu!" Brandon yelled into the microphone as everyone began screaming. "We love you, z." Brandon spoke into the microphone, looking up towards the sky once the screams died down.

"I hope you all have a goodnight and a safe drive home. Thank you to everyone who still continues to support us each and everyday. We try to make our content just as good even though we're missing a person." Edwin said into his microphone as he looked up when he spoke his last few words.

I noticed more people in the audience crying as I was watching from backstage. The guys came running in, giving me a group hug.

"WE DID IT!" Austin yelled once our hug was done. All of the guys had huge grins on their faces.

"Ready to celebrate?" I grinned bigger. The guys looked at each other in confusion.

"We're gonna go have some fun." I smiled, gathering my things. The guys did the same, after chugging water reserved for each of them.

We got into the large black van with dark tinted windows. I sat between nick and Brandon as Austin and Edwin sat across from us. Nicks hand was kept dangerously close to my thigh as he was talking with Edwin.

We soon arrived at the club that we had reservations for. This was a surprise to the guys from me. I stood up, straightening out my thigh-high boots. I chose to wear my black thigh-high boots with a heel on them with a long thrashers t- shirt. I straightened my hair and called it good before I left.

"Damn" I heard a slight whisper behind me. I pulled my shirt down further and pretended I didn't hear. I walked up to the bouncer, grinning big.

"Reservations for porter" I spoke confidently.

He smiled and moved the silk velvet rope for us so we could get in.

"Keep an eye on her" I heard the bouncer whisper to the guys behind me.

"We will" I heard Brandon's voice as we walked through the doors to be met with multi-color changing lights.

The music playing in the background was fast and hard, I could feel it in my chest. I was so excited for this. Good drinks, people dancing and having a good time. I walked up to the bar, smiling at the bar tender who looked to be about my age.

He had light brown hair and a nose piercing. "What can I get for you?" He smiled back at me.

"Can I get...5 shots" I spoke, counting the guys.

"Woah babygirl, I don't think you need five shots." He said, concerned.

"Well actually they're for me and my friends and who exactly are you to tell me what I can and can't have?" My tone changed after hearing him call me babygirl.

"Shit...I'm sorry" he said, putting his hands up in defense as he turned around and began filling up the small shot glasses with liquid that was soon to make me feel better than I have in months.

He set out all five shots in front of me. I turned around and watched as the guys were already approaching me.

"You know this is underage drinking, right?" Nick whispered in my ear as he slightly gripped my hip.

I gulped and nodded slightly. "It's fine" I whispered.

I took the small glass into my hand before drinking it quickly, slightly scrunching my face at the harsh liquor.

"Fuck yes" nicks voice rang through my ears as he looked down at me with wide eyes. I giggled before passing the guys their shots.

They all downed theirs. I could tell they were starting to feel a little bit better as the alcohol made them less tense.

Hours passed of talking with different people who I won't remember tomorrow. Drinks were had and I was dancing with nick at the moment. My back was pressed against his front as we moved in sync with the current rap song that was playing. Nick gripped my hips tightly as we continued dancing.

"We need to go." Brandon pulled me off of nick.

My arm was being pulled by Brandon as I continued to stumble through the dance floor, unsure of what was going on.

I gasped as Brandon stopped pulling me and suddenly picked me up, bridal style. I placed my arms around his neck and closed my legs, hoping no one got a view up the shirt that I tried to pass as a dress.

"It's 4am. We need to get home" Brandon spoke as he got me into the van. Austin and Edwin were already in there, and I attempted to crawl to the back next to Edwin. Nick and Austin crawled in after me, as Edwin buckled me in once he realized I was having trouble.

"How much did you have to drink?" Edwin asked me.

"Uh-a lot" I giggled, resting my head in his lap.

"You're gonna feel like shit tomorrow" nick said as he turned around and chuckled at me.

"I know th-that" I said, beginning to fall asleep.

I woke up moments later to feel myself being carried in someone arms. I opened my eyes slightly to see nicks face above me as he brought me into his room. I hummed slightly as he got into the bed next to me, turning away from me to sleep.

"Goodnight, nick. You're a good fr-friend" I stuttered.

"That's what im here for." He spoke, sounding slightly disappointed.

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