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4

Three weeks later, we are back in mine and Amy's home state of New York. After the first show, Joe goes to Amy's to stay with her while I stay in my own apartment. Kevin goes home to Jersey, with Nick joining him.

I flip through the channels on my television, checking the time every few minutes. Amy is coming to the show tonight and I'm excited to show her around; if I can get her alone that is.

When it's finally time to go, I grab my bag and head out, taking my own car to the venue since it's not too far. There's already a ton of people lined up outside and it doesn't start for hours. The fans are so dedicated.

I park outback and head in through a side door. I can see Joe and Amy in the lounge as I enter. Amy is seated on Joe's lap and he has his arms around her waist.

Joes face lights up when he sees me, "Hey El."

"Hi guys." I say.

"Whats up?" Amy asks. She stands up and gives me a quick hug.

"Just reporting for duty." I tell her.

"Don't forget my m&ms!" Joe says and I roll my eyes.

"Have I ever?" I ask, making him laugh.

Amy looks at me and then at Joe, crossing her arms. I give her a questioning look but she ignores me.

"Want to come with me?" I ask her.

"Sure." She says.

She watches me set up the back room in silence. It's not like her to be silent so I stop and sit on the edge of the table.

"What's wrong?" I ask.

"Nothing." She mumbles.

"Tell me." I say.

"It's just you get to spend all this time with Joe."

"You aren't jealous, are you?" I ask, eyes wide.

"I know that nothing is going on between you, so not jealous in that type of way. Just jealous you get to see him so much, that's all."

"Like I told you before, this could be you too."

She shakes her head, "This lifestyle just isn't for me. It's too spontaneous and..."

"Fun?" I interrupt.

"We have different definitions of fun." she says.

"Clearly." I tell her. "Just enjoy your time with Joe right now."

"Yeah. I'm gonna go find him." She says, leaving the room.

I sigh out loud. I can't believe she wouldn't choose to spend every day with him. These past few weeks have been so awesome, and I'm so lucky he's given me the chance to experience it. I set up his m&ms and can't help but smile at the thought.

I help Henry pick up around the stage and when I finish, I go out back to grab my bag. I'm surprised to see Joe alone on the couch.

"Hey." He says, standing up.

"Where's Amy?" I ask.

He shoulders slump, "She was wicked tired after the show. She's not used to staying up late so she went home. But I'm wide awake, you know how I am after a show."

I smile, "Yes, I sure do."

"Get a drink with me?" He asks.

"Sure, but where?" Surely he will be seen if we go to a bar.

"The Villa One lounge is still set up. The fans should be gone by now." Nick has his own tequila and usually the venues will set up a lounge, serving it to special guests.