Gableen: The Back Row

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Gabbie's POV:
I woke up abruptly feeling myself crash onto the carpeted floor. Slowly opening my eyes I look up and see Colleen, peering down at me laughing, I must have fell off the bed when the driver turned or something. "Ugh" I moan, tugging on the sheets climbing back into bed. I glance over at the clock, it's only 7am and by the sounds of it everyone else is still asleep. I sense Colleen's hands feel their way up my body as she stretches into me, before pulling her waist against my torso and closing her eyes. I was awake now, and there wasn't much chance I could get back to sleep, so I just sat and caressed Colleen, watching the run rise through the curtains. "You not coming back to sleep?" Colleen says in a tired, husky voice. I shake my head "Id rather stay awake and watch you dream" I say as she cuddles into me.
I gently kiss her head and proceed to creep silently out our room to get a drink. As I exit I sneak past everyone's bunks, everyone's curtains still drawn as I assume they are all still asleep, but one, who's curtains were drawn. I peer around to see it's Rachel's bunk, and she's sat with her laptop editing a video "Good morning" I whisper shyly with a weak smile, she smiles back as I quickly dart out the room to avoid further conversation.
I grab a bottle of water out of the mini fridge and creep back into our room, to find Colleen now awake. "Good morning beautiful" I say trying to sound sexy, but my voice cracks in the process, making her smile grow as she breaths a laugh. She pats a space down in front of her and I proceed to sit opposite. We sit and talk for a while, about how everything's going so well as planned, and everyone's enjoying themselves. Suddenly I hear our door slide open "Hey guys come look outside at this sunrise!" Joey shouts at us before grabbing his camera and jumping off the bus. I guess Nicks stopped off to take a nap for a while.
We are still in our pajamas so we quickly throw on some shorts and tank tops before making our way outside.

Everyone else is already out here, taking pictures of the amazing viewpoint which overlooks the colourful houses of Amsterdam, and the lakes which glisten between them under the rising sun. This was our first real sight of the country, and it definitely lived up to its Instagram pics. We all gathered around and took a group selfie, it was such a great moment, we all looked so happy, I couldn't ask for better friends.

Eventually we all got back onto the bus as Nick announced we were close to our first stop and that we should probably start organising. So we all sit in the lounge as he continues driving to the destination. As we arrive we check in and make our way to a huge hall, where the Meet and Greets would take place. We each individually took our places and began setting up stands with some merch incase anyone wanted to buy anything. The time flew by organising, everyone was messing around and running around the hall we completely lost track of time, and before we new it the first couple fans started trickling in.
We decided to wait till everyone got here to reveal ourselves to build everyone's excitement, so we all stepped into another lounge and waited for people to arrive. I could hear the crowds of people begin chanting our names, this would be the first time me and Colleen would be officially dating to the public, and it was even more nerve wracking knowing we were going to go out there together. We all grouped hug wishing each other the best "Let's go guys!" Nick said opening the door, ushering us to finally reveal ourselves. Lilly was the first to leave, and the crowd screamed in excitement as she began socialising with the first couple of fans. Quickly followed were Joey and Daniel, who once again caused the fans to roar with energy. Then left Rachel, Liza and Kory, Matt of course staying in the lounge while we took pictures. Every time someone left the room it seemed the fans got even louder, leaving only me and Colleen to decent out. "Are you ready?" I say lifting her chin, she smiles blushing. I firmly grasp her hand into mine before pulling her out the door. Everyone briefly falls silent, before excelling any level of noice I've heard yet. Both of us felt relieved, hundreds of fans watched us close as we walked passed them to our station. I teased the crowds excitement by slowly easing my hand onto Colleen's waist, even more making them shout at the top of their lungs. In response Colleen threw me a look, blushing, I resumed placing my hand in hers before greeting the first fans in the line.
For the majority of photos we'd take id have my arm around Colleen, and I could tell she loved that, keeping close to me at all times. As if she felt vulnerable, but new I'd protect her with my life. She didn't have to worry though, all the fans who greeted us were amazing and so kind. Many of them talked to us about how much they loved and supported our relationship, making me feel even more confident.

Eventually the line died down until no one was left, and it seemed everyone else was also finished too. Sales on merch were great and everyone began packing away as she headed back to the bus. Tomorrow was our first free day, before a long day or two of travelling to France. We all sat around the table in the lounge and had our first meal together, for the first time I began to think we all felt like a family rather than friends, and every one was getting on amazing so far. During the meal, Rachel kept staring at me though, making me feel kinda nervous, so I pushed myself into Colleen who didn't realise what was up, giving me a concerned look wrapped her arm around me anyway.
After the meal people began leaving the table, until it was just me, Colleen and Rachel. I stood up to leave, feeling incredibly nervous of this situation, but quickly got stopped "Hey guys, can we talk for a minute?" She said quietly, shuffling our way" "Of course" Colleen replies, and I throw her a look subtly, showing her I don't want to be here, yet she responds by moving her eyes to the seat, implying I must stay, I roll my eyes and sulk into the seat, crossing my arms and looking at the ground "I just wanted to say, I'm sorry we got off on the wrong start Gabbie.. I still felt angry from before.. and I took it out on you and Colleen, we are over now. I just wanted to thank you for inviting me tho-" my mind cut out as she carried on talking, what is she talking about? We are over now? I started to panic as I felt Colleen's grasp loosen from me, I could tell she also heard the same thing I did. "I really am thankful we can start again" she says placing her hand on my thigh, making me flinch. I smile before getting up and walk, more or less run into our bedroom. Shortly after, I hear the doors open, and close "What was that about?!" Colleen whispers practically yelling "Oh nothing, I'm pretty sure she was talking about the...kiss at your brothers" I was lying. That's when the memories came back.

A/N: 😮 I bet you didn't see that coming! What's going to happen next? Thank you for the support guys ❤️ It means everything!