Cause and Effect || Jonah Marais

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   "We're going to a club downtown after show tonight," Jonah said. "Are you coming?"

   I nodded enthusiastically. "Sure, why not?"

   We were on the last stop of our tour in Indiana, and tonight's show was supposed to have a huge turnout.

"This tour has been so much fun. It's so amazing to see you preform, Jo." I grinned.

"I'm so glad you got to come with us." He wrapped his arm around my waist.

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"Anywhere I go I'm taking you!"

"Thank you Indiana!"

The five boys jogged off of the stage as the crowd cheered. A huge smile was plastered on my face as Kennedy, Maddy, and I walked out to the car, where we'd meet the boys.

We waited a few minutes before the boys ran outside and hopped into the car. I squeezed in next to Jonah and Kennedy in the middle row.

"Which club is this again?" I asked.

"It's called Dancers Showclub," Corbyn said. "Whatever that means."

About ten minutes later, we arrived. We all got out of the car and got into the club immediately because we were VIP.

It was very crowded, and we all walked over to get ourselves a table. None of us were really the party type, we just liked to dance and hangout with each other.

   "Do you want a drink?" Jonah asked me when we arrived at our table. I shook my head

   "You know I don't drink, Jonah. I'll have a water, please, if you're going over there anyway.

   "Of course." He turned around and walked to the bar to get us drinks.

   I turned around to see that Kennedy, Zach, Maddie, and Jack already had drinks in their hands and were dancing in the crowd of people.

   I looked at Corbyn, bewildered.

   "When did they get those drinks?" I asked. He shrugged.

   Jonah came back a few moments later and handed me my water.

   "Thanks babe." I smiled, kissing him on the cheek.

   Suddenly, I heard a few small squeals. I turned around to see a few girls, about my age, standing in front of us.

   "We're sorry to bother you, but can we get a picture?" The blonde one asked nervously.

   "Of course! It's no problem." Daniel grinned, standing up to get some pictures.

   I tapped Jonah on the shoulder.

   "I'm gonna go dance."

   He nodded, refocusing his attention on the fans. I walked towards the dance floor, but a second glance made me decide that I didn't want to get pushed around since there were so many people.

   I walked around the club, silently observing. I leaned against one of the walls towards the back and pulled out my phone. I was scrolling through Instagram, looking at fan edits, when I felt a tap on the shoulder.

   I looked up to see a boy, about the same age as me, with long light brown hair and tan skin. I recognized him from somewhere, but I couldn't quite place him.

   "Hey!" He said. "Do you remember me?"

   "I recognize you from somewhere..."

   "Elijah? We played basketball together a few months ago at that hotel?" He said.

   "Oh!" I exclaimed. "Hey! How are you?"

   "I'm doing pretty good. How about you?"

   "I'm great." I said, not exactly wanting to be in conversation with him considering he was quite rude last time we met.

   "So who are you here with?" He asked.

   "Just some friends and my boyfriend." I said. I saw his expression harden when I said boyfriend.

   "Who's your boyfriend?"

   "Jonah Marais. He's in a band called Why Don't We." I explained nervously.

   "Is that the kid that you ran off with at the hotel?" He asked. I nodded.

   "Oh." He said quietly. There was an awkward silence for a moment.

   "Can I refill your drink?" He broke the silence.

   "Sure," I complied. "It's water."

   He took my drink and walked over to the bar. I looked at a few more fan edits before Elijah came back, handing me my drink.

"Thanks," I said, taking a few sips. He nodded.

"So, how long have you and Jonah been together?" He asked me.

"Um, a few weeks." I said uncomfortably.

I didn't really like Elijah when I met him weeks ago, and I disliked him even more now.

"Who are you here with?" I asked.

"I'm by myself," He said. "I'm just here to mingle."

Warning sign, leave now.

"Okay, well I should probably get back to my friends." I said.

But when I stood up completely, I tripped without the support from the wall. I fell to the ground, and my legs were too weak to get my back up. I suddenly felt very lightheaded.

"Are you okay?!" Elijah jumped down beside me, trying to lift me up.

"I'm f-fine." I stuttered.

I tried to stand up again when my whole world went black.

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A/N:
I'm so excited bc this is where the whole plot starts coming together ahhhh

This chapter is kinda short oop

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