Kiss My Eyes And Lay Me To Sleep

Chapter 7

We walked down the hall a ways and Nathan was able to open the door with his key card. I took a breath. I could do this. Jayne had said they were just ordinary guys. Nathan gave me a reassuring smile and held his hand out to me. I took it and walked inside with him. I wondered what the guys would think once they met me…

It was quiet when we walked into the suite. We were in the hallway. There was a door a few feet ahead on the left, and a closet on the right. I heard the sounds of video games on a TV. Guess they were in the sitting room playing Call of Duty or something like that.

Just then we heard the flush of a toilet and someone washing their hands. I glanced at Nathan who gave my hand a small squeeze. We walked towards the door and waited to see which boy would come out.

A really tall man with tanned skin and jet-black hair stepped out, looking at his phone. By his high cheekbones I knew this had to be Siva.

"Oh, hello there." He said in a warm Irish lilt.

I smiled and said a quiet "hello" back.

"Mate this is China; my girlfriend." Nathan said as he pulled me closer to him. I felt a blush making its way up my cheeks.

"Ah, so you're China. We've heard a lot about you." The tall band member said, smiling. "I'm Siva by the way."

We then heard someone, it sounded like Tom; ask who was Siva talking to.

"I'm talking to Nathan and his girlfriend!" He called out.

I suppressed a chuckle and hid my face in Nathan's chest. Nathan then proceeded to hug me around the waist, forcing me to face the crowd that was coming. He leaned his head on my shoulder and kissed my cheek, tickling me with the scruff of his chin.

"Oh for God's sake, get a room you two!" Tom scolded us mockingly.

"I never knew you were the jealous type Thomas." I shot back with a wink. The boys started laughing hysterically.

"I like this one, Nath. She's feisty." Jay smiled. Max quickly agreed.

"Anyways, what's your name sweetheart?" Max asked, taking a sip of some beverage. I assumed it was tea.

"My name's China." I told them collectively and waited for the questions I knew would follow.

"So you're the girl Nath's been sneaking off to go see?" Jay asked. I nodded; slightly worried they'd be upset.

"If ya don't mind me asking, why are ya named China?" Max sounded the question I knew was on all of their minds.

I smiled and faced the group. Now that they were all here, they didn't seem so intimidating. "My grandfather's nickname was China. He died before I was born and my dad wanted to name me something that'd commemorate his dad…" They grew sort of quiet, respecting that I was named after a dead relative. "But, my nickname's Tokyo. I prefer that over China any day."

Tom looked at me weirdly, as did most of them. "How the bloody hell did you end up with that nickname?" He asked.

I nearly burst at the seams laughing. "My friend started calling me that when I first met him. He was convinced that Tokyo was a city in China. When I proved him wrong, the name stuck. Now everyone calls me that."

"Well, Tokyo, I'm Jay but you can call me Jay-bird." Jay smiled warmly at me.

I smiled back. "Well, Jay-bird I'm happy to meet you."

We all laughed and went to congregate in the sitting room. Jayne and Nathan were right. Behind all the fame and glory, they were just ordinary guys. They seemed really down to earth and appeared to like me. I hope they did. It'd be really awkward for me not to be on good terms with Nath's best friends and band mates…

I sat, curled up next to Nathan, watching Max feel Tom's ear and do a silly impersonation while Jay caught it on camera. Suddenly my phone vibrated, letting me know I had a text. I read it quickly and replied back.

"Babe you okay?" Nathan asked, kissing my hair.

I nodded. "Yeah, but I've got to be getting home soon. It's getting late."

"Okay, let me get the keys from Jayne." He said as he rubbed the small of my back before getting up.

"Ay, mate where you going?" Siva asked.

"I've gotta take China home."

"Nooo!" Tom exclaimed. "Tokyo you can't leave yet! The night's still young."

Soon all the boys were begging me to stay a little longer.

"Don't be such a party pooper, Tokyo." Jay pleaded as he stuck the camera in my face.

After a while, I began cracking. I really didn't want to leave just yet. I glanced at Nath.

"It's up to you love." He assured me.

"Alright, I'll stay." I told them. They each smiled and did a little victory cheer. "But just for a little while.

At ten thirty, Jayne came by to make sure we were okay before she bid us goodnight. We assured her we were fine and decided to watch a couple of movies. Tom picked out first one, which was The Butterfly Effect.

"Who you texting?" Nath asked when the movie started.

"I'm texting my friend Audrey. She's gonna cover me so I don't get in trouble with mom."

I took his silence as guilt. "Don't worry. I won't get in trouble." I whispered as I gave him a quick kiss on the lips. I snuggled back into his side and began watching the TV screen.

"I think China should pick the next movie, since she's Nath's girlfriend." Siva said as he went to the kitchen to make some popcorn. I smiled lazily and went to see what films they had.

I smiled when I saw one particular movie. I hadn't seen it in forever and I was sure that they'd be up to seeing it. I handed the movie to Tom. He grinned like a Cheshire cat as he saw the title.

"You like Saw?" He asked.

"Hell yeah! This one's my favorite one though." It was the third film of the series.

He grinned and grabbed me in a massive hug.

"Mate, your girlfriend's amazing!" He told Nathan.

"I know she is." He said, smiling as I sat down beside him and Jay.