Broken

Chapter Seven

*Two weeks later*

“Do you have everything Al?” my mother spoke as she inspected my luggage.

I swatted her hand away causing us both to laugh.

“Yes mom, I have everything.” I smiled and tugged down my bracelets that were slowly inching up my arm.

She sighed and handed me my plane ticket and hotel information placing a small kiss on my forehead.

“I’m going to be late for work, you know how to get through security?” she anxiously pushed back a stray hair from her face

“Mom go! I got it covered plus I have all the guys to help!” I reassured her placing my arms around her for one last hug.

“Don’t remind me. Please watch your anxiety sweetheart.” She groaned and instructed.

She didn’t like the idea of her only child leaving home so early especially with a group of teenaged guys, but she trusted that I would be safe and not be too reckless. I have become fairly close to most of the guys- Carter being the closest. I met up with Carter right before security so I wouldn’t have to go through alone, all the other guys were waiting by the gate.

“I talked to your mom.” Carter stated as we both were placing our shoes back on. I rolled my eyes knowing that she had traded numbers with not just Carter but ALL the guys.

“Yeah? What she say?” I questioned pulling my backpack onto my back. He helped me up and we began to walk to the gate.

“She told me about your incident a few months back and told me to watch out for you.” He placed an arm around my shoulder.

I was furious I didn’t want the guys worrying about me, and what if Matt found out? It would most likely scare him away just like all the other ‘friends’ I used to have. Carter was now stopped and looking at me, worried by my lack of response.

“Oh… You’re not frightened by me, are you?” I shyly asked and he returned it with a hug.

“No of course not Alice. Just please never try and end your life again okay? We all care too much to see you go… especially Matt.” He poked causing me to blush.

I was in a better place now and I am very happy that he wasn’t scared of me. He broke my thoughts by asking if I wanted food. I politely declined and we met up with the rest of the guys after he promised not to tell anybody.

“Okay seating is…” Started our manager but I was too lost in thought to pay attention until I heard my name.

“Alice and Matt, seats 34-35 row H” he read quickly and ended the list with Jack and Jack. I walked towards Matt and he embraced me in a meaningful hug causing me to once again blush.

***

We boarded the plane and sat in our seats. I was very tired because it was only 6:30am and I had gone to bed late.

“You look pretty.” Matt spoke flopping down onto the seat.

“Thanks” I simply said putting in my ear buds leaning against the window. I felt a poke on my shoulder.

“hmm?” I questioned pulling out one bud.

“You can sleep on me, my arm is a bit softer than that window.” He flexed his arm making me laugh.

I scooted closer and rested my head on his shoulder. Soon we were both drifting into unconsciousness and listening to music. The flight wasn’t too long because I woke up and the sun was hardly up. We boarded the plane and heard screams and claps. I saw banners and a lot of crying girls, and a few boys too.

I ducked my head not wanting to have my picture taken just yet, even though they were mostly hear for the guys I had grown to a few hundred thousand followers on twitter so I wasn’t unknown. They all (for the most part) supported me going on the tour and that was nice.

“Hey Al look!” Pointed Carter. I looked in his direction to see a sign with my name on it.

I walked over to the girls and signed their phone cases and tweeted a selfie of us following by a follow on twitter

I could get used to this. Well I was gunna have to if I wanted to be with the Magcon crew.

We got to the hotel met a few more fans, played tag, ate, and decided to work out the room situation. we only had 5 rooms and there was 11 of us. Jack G bunked with Taylor, Nash with Matt and Hayes, Cameron with Jack J, Aaron with Shawn and I with Carter. We called it an early night and headed to bed. I peeled of my top and put on a Taylor Caniff tank top and some sophies and climbed into bed, quickly falling asleep.