The shell of Who I was//Why Don't We

Chapter 8

Song of the chapter- See You Again Cover- Lovey James ft. Daniel Seavey
A/N: So I'm so happy we have 105 views! Also I'm switching it up a bit and throwing in Corbyn's point of view for the next couple chapters, so yes some Deja Vu but it just gives a different perspective and fills in blanks!
Much love,
Morgan

Corbyn's Point of View

The guys and I were hanging out in the hallways outside of our hotel room. We were getting reaction videos of our fans who would go crazy anytime one of the guys or me would walk up to the window. It was so much fun. A couple minutes later we all heard the sound of a door clicking shut followed by the three girls we met last night coming out. I looked at the girl with light blonde hair. She had a familiar look to her, I just couldn't place my finger on it.

A girl with dirty blonde hair, I think her name was Jenna, and a girl with bright red hair who I remembered as Paislee ran over to us first. Brenn stayed behind not as excited as the other girls. Jack ran over and hugged her. She looked back at me and we stared at each other awkwardly. Last night the guys and I were joking about how she could be my sister because of how much me looked alike. I mean it was possible but my sister had been missing for 19 years.

I looked down at my phone and saw that my mom had texted me saying she was finally in town and for me to go meet her at her hotel. "Are you excited to perform tonight?" I heard Brenn ask Jack. He gave her his flirtatious smile, "Definitely, where are you guys headed?" He asked the girls. I looked up from my phone. Brenn explained how they were about to go get food and Jack continued flirting with her. "Guys? Want to go get food with these beautiful ladies?" Jack asked us. Everyone said yes except me. "Corbyn are you coming?" Jack asked me. I thought about it but remembered the text my mom sent me. "I have to go meet my mom for the concert to get her in, but another time" I replied.

I started heading to the elevators. Mom was probably waiting for me, and I know Ashley wouldn't be that patient. I quickly hurried out the door and into the Uber to go get them from the hotel across town.

When I got there my mom, Jordan, and Ashley were all sitting in the lobby. We decided to hang out in my moms room for a while before the concert, so I texted my manager "Hey I'm going to have to miss sound check. My mom just got to town and has to talk to me" I sent the message and my phone went off a minute later. "It's okay, she called me earlier and let me know. Just be there by limelight" the text read.

I looked up at my mom, Jordan and Ashley were sitting on the bed watching TV. "Okay, everyone I have something to tell you." She started. Oh god I really hope she's not announcing she's pregnant that'd be so awkward. "Okay go ahead" I said urging her to continue. Ashley and Jordan looked away from the TV and at my mom. "This trip isn't just to see Corbyn. The investigators for Cobie's kidnapping called me a few days ago." She said. We all sat there with our jaws hanging open.

"Cobie? Like my twin sister Cobie?" I asked quickly. My mom nodded and we all sat there in silence for a minute. We didn't talk about Cobie anymore, haven't since I was about 9. Mom looked for her and everything but it was a very touchy subject. "What about Cobie did they say? She's not dead is she?" Ashley asked with tears in her eyes. My mom took a deep breath through her tears, "They found her, living here in Indiana. We're supposed to meet her tomorrow" my mom said softly.

After that bombshell we were all silent for a while. Ashley suggested that we go get food and discuss it more on the way to the venue. "Mom?" I asked. She looked over at me, "Does she even go by Cobie?" I asked my mom. "The investigators said the people who kidnapped her named her Brenn Cheyenne James." She said looking down. I hugged her and whispered, "Don't worry she'll always be Cobie Mercedes Besson. Once a Besson always one" I said laughing trying to make my mom feel better.

We ended up going through a drive thru because that's all we had time for. When we got about halfway to the venue it hit me. Her name was Brenn. That's the girl the boys had been hanging out with. "Mom I think I met her already." I said scared. She asked what I meant and I explained how she was a fan. "That was probably her then, don't say anything though about being her brother. I don't want to ruin your show and who knows how she'll react." My mom urged. I wasn't going to, I wouldn't even know how to bring up the conversation.

I got my family past security and met my manager backstage. I made it right before limelight so I was lucky. We went out on stage and he told Jonah, Daniel, Jack, and Zach that it was time for limelight. Next to Jonah I saw Brenn. I kinda froze but I tried to remain calm. They all headed backstage and the girls got in line for limelight.

Once limelight started Brenn and her friends were first in line but hung out towards the back. I respected her for that, all the other fans had a chance to meet us which was amazing. Once the first session was over I saw Jack grab my twins hand and pull her and her friends to the green room. While they were gone I texted Christina and told her they found Cobie, and that I'd call her tonight and explain. She was at a meet and greet in NY so I didn't expect an immediate reply. My girlfriend surprised me anyway by replying right away saying that she was here for me and to call whenever.

I turned off my phone and me and the boys continued meeting all of our amazing fans. About an hour and a half, 500 pictures, and 50 amazing fanarts later we finally went back to the green room. I stayed quiet occasionally looking at Brenn. Jonah came over and talked to me asking what was wrong, "They found Cobie" I whispered. He looked shocked and like he was about to tell the rest of the guys, but I quickly pulled him back down. "Don't say anything I'm explaining everything tonight after the concert." I whispered to Jonah. I stayed silent until the concert.

After the concert the guys and I were all hanging out backstage stage. Zach was being dumb jumping over shit. We all heard arguing by the doors, Zach ran over and talked to the guards. The ginger spoke up, "So we kinda don't have a car here, and no money to Uber.." she said shyly. "No problem you guys can ride back with us, but we'll be here for a little while" I said. A huge smile went across Brenn's face. It felt good to see my sister smile, it felt wrong when she didn't I guess it was twin intuition. They all sat around doing random stuff, while we got ready to leave.

The girls went to their room, and I went down the hall to get ice. I heard them come out of there room and saw Jenna and Paislee with all their stuff. They all went downstairs and I went to my double room with the guys. Daniel and Jack were in one room because they were OCD and Zach, Jonah, and I were in the other. A door connected the two. "Okay so I already told Jonah but they found Cobie." Everyone looked up. "Is she ok bro?" Zach asked. I nodded, "you know how we joked about that Brenn girl being my sister?" I said. All the guys nodded. "Well, she is my sister" they all hugged me and started asking questions I didn't know how to answer.

"I'm hungry, y'all up for food?" Zach asked. I swear this kid was never not hungry. We all went to Culver's and came back to the hotel. After we got back in the elevator, I saw Cobie. She was freezing. I nudged Jack and he held the elevator doors. "Thank you" She quietly said not looking up. Without thinking I have her my jacket and have her a fake smile. "Brenn, so what are your plans for Indianapolis?" Jonah asked her. She looked up, "Well, I have family things tomorrow then I'm supposed to leave." She said nervously. I don't know why she was nervous we all love her so much. We all just nodded and Daniel said we should all stay in touch. So Zach got her number and put her in a group chat with all of us. After that she tried to give me back my jacket, "No don't worry I'll get it back tomorrow" I said. I really shouldn't of said that. She went to her room and we all went back to ours. I fell asleep knowing I'd have an early meeting.

I'd also have to meet Cobie as her brother..