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0.4

As I sit in my room, looking through old pictures of me and this boy who I used to call my best friend, my mom walks in, looking at me with a worried look. I look at her and smile.

"I'll be careful. I promise. And I'll text you every single detail."
"I know you will. I just worry about everything else..."

I get up and walk over to hug her. I feel her let out a deep breath as I squeeze her softly. I run a hand through my hair and grab my bag.

"I should probably get going so I can beat the traffic." She nods back at me and grabs my laptop bag and purse.

I walk out of my bedroom, shutting the lights off and closing the door.  I grab my keys and start walking to my car, placing my things in the back seat. I quickly hug and kiss my mom goodbye and get into the car. I hook my phone up to the bluetooth and shuffle a list of my favorite songs. The first one that plays is Valentine by 5SOS.

"This is going to be a long ride." I smile and back out of my driveway.

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It was 10:30 at night by the time i reached my hotel. On my way, I stopped at two restaurants to eat, five gas stations to pee, and I stopped to pet a horse that was behind a fence on an empty highway. What can I say? I'm a sucker for animals.

I pull my suitcase from the backseat, losing my balance and stumbling backwards into someones back. I turned around at the same time as the guy. He was wearing a black hoodie and some raybans.

"Watch what you're doing. We don't want to wake up the whole hotel to the sound of sirens do we?"

I blush with embarrassment. "I apologize. I haven't stood on my legs for over an hour." I rub my upper arm.

"It's okay. Just be more careful next time..." He paused as if asking for my name.

"Oh sorry. It's Faith." I stick my hand out.

He froze for a minute, as if lost in thought. He shakes his head and shakes my hand and apologizes. "uhhh. Thomas." He smiles and then looks around.

"I've got to go check in. My uh group is waiting for me. See ya.... Faith."

I watch as he walks away and shake my head. That was weird but okay. I pick up my suitcase and start walking towards the door. Then, I'm shoved by a girl who looks to be older than me, running into the hotel. I open the door, watching to see what her rush was. She was chasing someone in a purple hoodie, who disappeared into an elevator. She bangs on the elevator defeatedly. I shrug and walk to the front desk, checking in and grabbing my key. As I start up the stairs, fear of elevators, I hear a notification from twitter. I pull out my phone to see a message.

@calum5s0s: so are you coming to the show tonight? Do I need to do my hair and face for you?

@faith.love: yes I'm coming to the show. But no, I'll be too far back for me to even see your lips moving. :/

@calum5s0s: Aww. Well, I'll be sure to shower before the meet and greet. Make myself look all nice for ya.

@faith.love: Wont make a difference to me. I won't feel special when thousands of other girls, and some boys, are screaming for your attention and your cologne bottle. Got to go. Checking into my room.

@calum5sos: What hotel are you staying in, Faith?

@faith.love: that's kind of stalkerish, but I'm in the Hilton. Didn't wanna stay here, but my mom already pre-paid for it. Not telling the room number either. Bye Calum!

I slide my phone in my pocket and finally reach my floor. Breathing heavily, I push open the staircase door, look down both sides of the hall. I start walking in the direction of my room. The hall smells like a mixture of weed, alcohol, bleach, carpet cleaner, and air freshener. It's all overpowering and strong and made me lightheaded. I nearly passed out before I pushed into my room, quickly closing the door and taking a deep breath. I start unpacking my suitcase, making myself at home. I text my mom to let her know that I made it before I plop down on the bed to take a nap.

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I wake up 3 hours later to my alarm telling me that it's time to get ready for the concert. I quickly get up and take a shower, throwing my hair up in a ponytail, pulling my bangs down and to the side. I do my makeup simple and keep my outfit comfortable with shorts and a tank top along with my grey vans. I put on the necklace my best friend gave me for my birthday the year he left. He will always be part of me. Even if I have no idea where he's gone or if he's alive or not. He will always mean the world to me.

I grab my small backpack and slip my room key into it. I grab my phone and slide it into my pocket. I make sure I have everything before I head down to my car. I quickly get in and drive to the arena early to avoid the traffic and congestion at the check in booth. When i get there, I park as close as I can get. I walk to the booth and give them my concert ticket.

"I also have the backstage ticket. Do I need to give that to you now?" I ask shyly.

"No, ma'am. You hold onto that. After the show, go to the side door by the stage and they will take it and lead you to the back." The tenant smiles at me.

"Thank you." I reply and walk inside, putting the ticket in a safe spot in my pocket.

I walk to my seat in the front row, watching as they do a sound check. One of the perks of getting there super early and being a VIP. I smile to myself as I watch them.

They are all looking at each other as the rehearse and goof off. I laugh at one of their shenanigans. This catches their attention.

I lock eyes with Calum and blush. I pull out my phone and message him on twitter.

@faith.love: Can you please stop staring at me? You're making me nervous...

He glances at his phone and grins. "Well, if it isn't my friend Faith dot love."

His use of my username makes me cringe. "I should really change that because now that I hear you say it outloud, it makes me shudder."

He laughs and shakes his head. Suddenly a voice calls out. "5 Minutes til they open the doors. Head to your rooms and get ready."

"Game on!" Michael jumps and runs to the back with Luke and Ashton close behind.

"See you later, Faith." He grins and walks backstage.

"Sooner than you think, Calum..." I mumber with a smile on my lips.

This is NOT happening.

Am I really best friends with one of celebrity man crushes?

Someone pinch me. I'm dreaming......

AN

Sorry if it's short. I'm tired and really wanting to try to make some fillers so I can cut to the chase and the drama. You have no idea how good it feels to be writing again after so much stress and drama. Letting my imagination flow again is so relaxing.

Question of the Day: What's your favorite 5SOS song?

Mine is Ghost of You.