Luck of a Chubby Girl

Chapter 18

- So, I think it would be for the best for you guys to train this routine at least for another hour before we call it a day. Revel, that move we just talked about is still mediocre, you need to practice a lot more. And Oisin and Theon, I want to hear you guys more clearly as you dance, I know it is tuff, but the fans are expecting not only great choreography but also your voices in the best shape. So, while practicing, keep singing as if you're on stage. Please remember, the album drops the day after tomorrow. There's no time to loose. Does anyone have any questions?

I was hearing Jefferson's talk with the boys while putting on my coat, ready to leave for the day. Everyone on the team was both very anxious and very tired lately. The boys where all listening very closely to the team's manager's words, all looking exhausted but determined. Except for one.

- I'm hungry – Theon announced loudly after Jeff's speech.

- Now's not the time, Theon! – Ethanael reprimanded, whispering.

- But we haven't had dinner yet – Theon pouted.

- Okay, okay, he does have a point – agreed Jeff. – It is almost eight o'clock in the afternoon, you guys should be having dinner. I'll go and get the usual, I'll be right back. Why does Nate had to be off today? I have so much to do still...

As I heard Jefferson complain while he was getting his wallet, I decided to step in and be helpful. I knew that, only maybe to the exception of the group, Jefferson was the most stressed out about this album's release.

- I can go and grab everyone dinner if you want, Jeff – I said as he noticed me approaching him. His dark eyes opened in surprise and relief.

- Oh, Olivia, that would be extremely appreciated! Are you sure you don't mind?

- Of course not. Should I get the usual?

- Yes, and once again, thank you very much. Usually I would ask Nate to do it, but he has a day off today and I still have a bunch of stuff to do and organize before tomorrow. Here, pay with this card. It will be a lot of food, I think someone should go with you... but almost everyone has gone home already - he said, as he looked around.

I was about to say that it was fine, and that I could bring everything myself, when a familiar voice interrupted me.

- I can go with her and help – said Aiden, already stepping in our way. He had a small smile in his lips and I was biting mine so I wouldn't raise suspicions.

Aiden always volunteered to do something if it involved me since we didn't have that much time to spend together outside of work. Because he was always such a helpful person, that usually would do anything to help someone in the group or in the team, no one really took this as strange behavior. And so we would have those little stolen moments that would remind me of how lucky I was, that it wasn't all a dream and I was indeed dating him. Just a tiny brush of his fingers against my own when we walked side by side were enough to make my day. And those small kisses he would steal behind a close door when no one was around would leave me giddy until it was time to sleep.

This time, however, as it turned out, wouldn't be one of those times.

- No, no – said Jeff, furrowing his brows and making Aiden's smile turn into a confuse expression. – You always help out, Aiden. I think it is time the other members help too. Plus, I want you to practice a bit more on your choreography. So, let's see... Lucius, how about you go and help Olivia out?

- Of course! – he agreed immediately, almost jumping to my side.

- Okay, then. I'll be in my office if anyone needs anything, I'll be back to take you all home at around nine or nine thirty, okay? Back to work!