Broken Strings

Chapter Six

"Where's the kitchen?" Josh asks us. We all shrug in response. We know as much as he does.

"I haven't eaten in like half an hour I need food." Luke groans hugging his stomach.

We had been walking around the venue for a while. So far we have found where all the merchandise will be sold and were we will be doing a few meet and greets. Now we are apparently searching for the kitchen.

"I need food every fifteen minutes or I explode." Hayden comments.

We have managed to split into little groups of two. I hang back with Josh who doesn't press me for conversation. He seems to be able to tell what I'm thinking just by a simple look. Maybe he's a mind reader.

Luke and Fletcher are in the middle of the group. They are currently taking stupid selfies.

Up front are Hayden and Jayden.

Wait.

Hayden and Jayden? I let out a giggle and Josh turns to me.

"What?" He asks. I blush a little.

I look up at him. He isn't expecting me to talk but I feel like I should. He has been patient with me and has defended me with the lads. I take a deep breath and lower my voice.

"Hayden and Jayden." I whisper to him. None of the other boys hear me but Josh does.

He smiles at me but doesn't make a fuss that I've spoken. He is very good with dealing with my shyness.

Josh looks a head of us at the boys. He tries to figure out whether the boys are up to something.

"What about them?" He furrows his eyebrows.

"Their names." I say.

Josh stays confused for another second and then he gets it. He lets out a laugh making all the boys turn to us.

"What?" Fletchers asks. He looks at me for an answer but I shrug.

My face burns red. The Faults boys think it's because I'm socially awkward. Hayden however knows it's because of the stupid drummer. He winks at me and I stick my tongue out at him.

Josh straightens up and places his hand on my shoulder. Facing the boys he nods to Hayden and Jayden.

"Their names." He manages to splutter out.

All eyes turn to Hayden and Jayden. The two boys in question look at each other with furrowed eyebrows.

Luke seems to be the next one to get it as he smiles and turns to us.

"What?" The two boys ask.

Hayden pouts at me demanding I tell him why we were all laughing. Luckily Josh comes to my rescue.

"Your names are basically the same." Josh explains rolling his eyes.

The two boys turn to each other and gasp.

"Twinsies." They shout in unison.

"Oh great. We have to deal with that for a whole tour." Fletcher moans appearing at my side.

I jump back slightly at his sudden appearance. He smiles at me sweetly. I try a smile, I don't know if it entirely worked.

"You are just adorable aren't you." Luke pinches my cheeks.

I shove his chest hard. His blue eyes squint at the side from his closed smile. He ruffles his golden locks as he laughs at me.

"You're a feisty little kitten." Luke teases poking my side.