Just a fan// why don't we

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        "Emma." I hear someone say as they shake me. I open my eyes and see Olivia. "You must've been in a deep sleep huh?" She said. I look around and see the boys standing, waiting for me to wake up. "Yeah, I took a pill that lasts 12 hours." I said. "Why?" Olivia asked, laughing as I yawn and stand up. We all start walking off the plane. "Because I didn't sleep at all last night and I was exhausted. I still am." I said to her. I look at my phone and check the time. It's 8:00PM. I'm so tired, I could fall asleep standing up. I look at the boys as they walk next to me. I can't believe I'm even standing in the same room as them let alone living with them for the next 6 months on a bus. "You guys wanna get food?" Tyler asked. "Yes, lets do it." Jack said as we grab our bags from baggage claim. We walk around the airport looking for places to eat. We find a pizza place and stop there. All the boys and Olivia order their food. "You don't want anything?" Corbyn asked. I shake my head, no. "Are you sure? I can pay." He said. "I'm okay." I said. "Okay." He said. We all sit down at a table. I sit next to Olivia and across from corbyn. I like being near him. He's so beautiful and kind. I look at my phone when I feel it buzz. I got a text from my mom. "Did you land yet?" She said. "Yeah. We're eating in the airport." I said. "Oh, good. How are the boys?" She asked. "They're nice. But I'm shy." I said. "Don't be shy. They're why don't we! You love them! Just be yourself and they'll love you!" She said. I smile. "Thanks mom." I texted back. "Okay. I'll let you get back to eating or whatever. Bye sweetheart." She said. "Bye." I said. I put down my phone. "So, what's it like being in 11th grade? I'll never know." Zach said with a chuckle. We all laugh. "High school drop out." Olivia whispered under her breath, jokingly. Everyone laughs and Zach gives her a little shove as he laughs. I smile and look at my hands as I play with my fingers. Why can't I be like Olivia? Why can't I just be normal and talk to the boys? My dad is gone so what am I so afraid of? He's never coming back. "It's pretty great. Especially that party last night." I said. Corbyn smiles at me because this is the first time he's actually ACTUALLY heard my voice. Olivia smiles too. "Yeah it was pretty fun." Olivia said. "Did you guys get wasted like I used to back in high school?" Tyler said with a chuckle. The boys laugh. "Emma hates alcohol and all that stuff. But me on the other hand..." Olivia said. They all laugh. I laugh too. Jonah yawns and stretches. "I'm tired." He said. "Me too. Let's go to the hotel." Daniel said. "Okay. I'll get an Uber." Tyler said. Olivia turns to me and smiles. "You're not being shy. That's a good thing." She said. "It was the hardest thing I've ever done but I did it." I said. "I'm proud of you." She said. "I just wanna be like you." I said. "What are you talking about? You're so amazing!" Olivia said. I sigh. "I feel like the boys don't like me cause I'm not like you." I said. "What do you mean?" She asked. "You're so energetic and funny and pretty and I'm-" I said before Olivia cut me off. "I'm gonna have to stop you right there. You're so funny and pretty, okay? I don't wanna hear you say any different." She said. I smile. "Okay, the Uber's here." Tyler said. We all get up and grab our bags. We walk outside and get in the Uber. It's squished because it's a 7 person car and there 9 of us. The driver and Tyler are sitting in the front, Eben and Jonah are sitting in the middle, and me, Jack, Zach, corbyn, Daniel, And Olivia all squish in the back. I'm sitting on Zach's lap and Olivia's sitting on Daniels. There wasn't any room if we didn't do that. "Why didn't you get a bigger car?" Jack asked Tyler. "Because it's only 15 minutes away and I don't wanna spend that much money on a huge car when we can just squish together." Tyler said. I laugh. "You comfortable?" Zach asked me. "Are you?" I asked. He laughs. "Kinda, Yeah." He said. I laugh.

        15 minutes later, we arrive at the hotel. I look at the time, it's 10:00. I'm freaking exhausted and tour hasn't even begun yet. Its probably the pill. Tyler checks us in and we get in the elevator. Daniel hums as we go up. When we get to our floor, we all roll our suitcases down the hallway and to the room. "We got one of the big rooms with three beds in it." Tyler said as he put the key in the door. "So three of us have to share a bed? Great." Eben said. "Oh shut up." Tyler said, jokingly. Me and Olivia laugh as Tyler opens the door. He turns on the light as we walk inside. It's so big! There's a small kitchen and a pretty big bathroom. The three beds aren't huge but they're not small. Jack and Zach and Daniel run to the bed in the middle of the room and put their bags on it. "I'll take this bed." Jonah said putting his bag on the one closest to the door. Tyler and Eben both put their bags on it too. Me and corbyn put our bags on the bed closest to the window at the same time. He looks at me and smiles. Olivia puts hers on the bed too and lays down to see if it's comfortable. "Oh my gosh! I'm gonna sleep good tonight!" She said with a smile. Corbyn joins her and jumps on the bed. "Wow." He said rubbing the sheets with his hands. "So soft." He said. I laugh. Olivia gets off the bed and grabs her bag. "Come on, Emma. Let's go get changed in the bathroom." She said. I grab my bag and follow her into the bathroom. I close the door behind me and start getting changed. It's pretty hot here so I put on short, tight shorts and a baggy t-shirt. I take off my makeup and brush my teeth. I look really ugly without makeup but there's nothing I can do. When Olivia's done getting ready for bed, we both exit the bathroom. The boys are taking off their shirts and pants to they're in their underwear. I can't help but stare. "Oh-" Olivia said. All the boys look up. "Well, when you're on tour with 7 guys, this is what you're gonna see for 6 months straight." Zach said. We all laugh. They all get into bed, not putting on clothes. "So it's not a myth. Boys really don't sleep with clothes on?" Olivia asked. "Yup." Corbyn said, getting under the covers. Olivia shakes her head and laughs. When all the boys get in bed, I walk over to the laugh switch and turn off the lights. I get into bed and then Olivia does so I'm in between Olivia and corbyn. "Goodnight guys." Daniel said. "Goodnight." Everyone said back. I feel the warmth radiating off of corbyns body onto mine. He gets a little closer to me and it makes me feel safe. I close my eyes and fall asleep right away.