I fell in love with a boy at the rock show (An ATL/Zack Merrick FanFic)

Pt 5.

“Guys! It’s time to get in line! Let’s go!!” I screamed to my friends, plucking them out of the pit. We ran over to the Kia Soul lounge to see a line already steadily forming. We talked to some of the girls surrounding us about our favorite songs, watched a band performing at a stage nearby and grabbed some free stuff from the Kia reps as they walked by. I tried not to let my nerves show but it was obvious to everyone else.

            “Are you alright Ash? You look kind of shaky.” Courtney asked, obviously concerned, “Do you need to go to the medical tent?”

            “No, I’m fine. Just a little nervous is all” I fiddled with the hem of my tank top trying desperately to calm my breathing. These boys had changed my life and I was just supposed to act like it was no big deal? I didn’t want to make a fool of myself but it was going to take a hell of a lot to stop my hands from shaking. Checking that I had everyone’s gifts in my bag I heard the front half of the line start to scream. They were finally here!

            I rolled up onto my tip toes as they snuck in behind a curtain. Jack stepped out first in a black tee and shorts, grinning from ear to ear enjoying the screams of the line. Rian wore a tank and shorts and found his place at the table as well. Alex was the most vocal with the crowd yelling “Good Afternoon Hartford!!” to the line. He looked so adorable with his grey beanie, sunglasses, “Sunz out Gunz out” Lax piney and cargo shorts. He always seemed to be the most fashionably put together out of the four. Finally out came Zack, wearing a pair of tight jeans and no shirt showing off his bulging muscles and tattoos. I could feel my cheeks flush already and I was still fifty feet away from the group! Remain calm Ashley, just don’t do anything stupid.

            As we inched forward in the line my friends began to freak out with me. “I can’t believe we’re going to meet them! This is the best day ever!!” they both squealed. After about a half hour we made it to the front of the line. I decided to be the last one of the three of us to go because I didn’t want them making side comments in front of the boys. They walked through the opening gate and began their meet and greet.

            I walked up to the table to say hi to Jack first. “I brought you all a little something” I managed to weasel out from behind my teeth. I took another deep breath before looking up into Jack’s eyes.

            “OOH Presents!” He yelled, clapping his hands together like a child, “You’re like little miss Claus or something. Do I get something?” he asked quickly.

            “Depends on if you’ve been naughty or nice” I purred before realizing what I had done. How on earth did I go from shaking like a leaf to flirting with Jack Barakat? Maybe it was because of what happened earlier with Braeden that gave me some unknown spring of confidence. I don’t know but what I did know was that maybe I could keep this going for Zack.

            “Well maybe you can come back to the tour bus and find out?” He winked as I handed him some brightly colored duct tape sheets.

            “For you to draw penises on the back of your guitars” I explained.

            “See Alex? Someone likes my penis drawings!” Jack leaned over and yelled to Alex.

            “Look what you’ve done, now you’ve encouraged him” Alex rolled his eyes and chuckled at the situation. Jack gave me a high five and I moved on down the line.

            “For you Rian, some Blink keychains because I know the blink bunny was you’re first tattoo” I handed him the two keychains dangling from my finger. My hands were still shaking and the boys took notice.