I stepped out of the shower and wrapped a towel around me. I walked into my room shivering a bit. Gah, why is it so cold in my- "OH MY GOD, WHAT THE HELL, BRADY YOU SCARED THE SHIT OUTTA ME." There, sitting on my bed was Brady, laughing his ass off.
"I fucking hate you..." I threw my brush at him.
"Haha no you dont." He said while smirking.
"Oh, I think I actually do. What the hell are you doing here anyway?"
"You love me. I have some exciting news to tell you!"
I rolled my eyes at him, "And a simple phone call wouldnt have sufficed?"
"No!" He looked almost offended. "This is tell-your-best-friend-in-person kinda news."
"Alright fine..but did you really have to sit here and scare me?"
"Nope, that was just a bonus," he laughed.
"Ugh, why did I ever give you a key again?" Brady had had a spare key to my house since we were 6.
"Well, technically your parents gave it to me but right now that is besides the point. Now, are you ready to listen?" He asked seriously.
I just looked at him, "I want the key back."
This time it was his turn to roll his eyes. "Oh for the love of god... We got on the Bryan Stars Tour."
I twirled around to face him, "Ohmygod Brady, that fantastic!!" I ran to hug him.
He squeezed me tight, "Mmm I like when we hug when you're just in a towel. A little cold?"
I hit his chest, "Jerk! Get out and let me change!"
He laughed and went towards the door, "Its not like I havent seen you naked before.."
"We were 5!" I shouted at him. Our parents had thought giving us a bath together was a great idea when we came in covered in mud one afternoon. "Alot has changed since then!"
"What about last summer?" He pointed out nonchalantly.
I had a bathing suit malfunction at one of his pool parties. Him and the rest of the boys claim my top got caught on something and came undone. I, however still wasnt fully convinced. "I still havent forgiven you for that." I grumbled through the door while changing.
I heard him chuckle before he shouted back, "It was accident!"
I finished putting clothes on and opened the door, "Whatever, but still. Anyways, now that you've told me this awesome news, what do you want to do?"
"Food. We're meeting Dalton at Taco Bell in ten."
"Of course." I sighed. I finished getting ready then we headed out to meet Dalton.
At Taco Bell we ordered enough food to feed a small army. I could pretty much match the boys when it came to consumption of food. Thank the stars for a fast metabolism.
We were all talking about the uncoming tour and how big of an opportunity this was for the band. I was immensely proud of them. I cant believe they're gonna be gone for a month. Damn.
"What am I gonna do by my lonesome for an entire month?" I joked.
"You should come with us and do merch." Brady stated.
"Ha, noooo. You know I cant just pick up and go like that."
"Why not? Its not like you're in school or anything. Take your laptop, thats what we're gonna do." He countered.
"What about my job?" Taking a few days off, even a week, was one thing, but a month? I dont think they'd be too fond of that.
Dalton chimed in, "I dont think the venue will fall to pieces if you were gone for a few weeks. Plus, imagine the experience you'll come back with."
I worked at one of the local venues in Indy. I had been on enough tours with LNR that my experience with loading, audio tech and lighting was incredible. I knew Dalton was probably right but my excuses ran deeper. "I have things going on here. Next time though." I smiled at them.
"We still got like a month before we leave, we'll persuade you by then." Brady and Dalton shared a look. I hated that look. It meant something was up their sleeve. Ugh, these boys are gonna be the death of me someday.
"I swear you guys..." I stared at them both. "Okay, mall time!"
On the ride to the mall I was reminiscing on all the times I had done merch for them. I didnt go with them often, mainly because I didnt want to put off fans by being there. Stupid I know, but I always felt like some fans felt timid while I was there for whatever reason. Ethan was amazing at merch selling. Brady likes to say he gets inside your mind and makes you open your wallet. Ha, it was mostly true. Plus, it didnt hurt that the boy was easy on the eyes. Ethan and I had a strategy, I'd lure them in and he'd take them for all they were worth. (Okay not really but kinda.) I must admit, I used my assests to lure guys in more than once. Hey, whatever works, right? I smiled to myself and noticed we had reached our destination. Ah, shopping, how I love thee.
