The Ship Sails

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Zoe's Pov:

I knew Tanya was mad I had disappeared on her after she went looking for Jim but, I was surprised she didn't yell at me more. She simply introduced me to Jim and to be honest we got on quite well which was a shock to me. I didn't even feel like a third wheel which I was quite happy about. It did make me wish I had someone to experience my newfound success with though. I mean Jim will be with Tan every step of the way, and sure I'll have friends now to experience it with but it didn't mean that I didn't wish I had someone to love it with. I pushed that thought aside as I sat and enjoyed Tan and Jim's company I knew they would be with me tonight but I wanted to know them on a more personal level. I didn't do well in large groups.

Eventually, Jim had departed and Tan and I were left to get ready. I had already picked out my outfit before I even got here so I was ready, Tan on the other hand had no bloody clue what she was going to where. So I spent most the time playing fashion runway with Tan. Finally when we had agreed on an outfit she should where did I look at the time.

Shit.

We had taken longer than I thought and I wasn't even dressed yet! My breathing started becoming rapid and the world begun spinning around I knew I was probably going to pass out. Tan ran over to me and began trying to comfort me but I couldn't talk. The world was slipping out of sight it was as if I was falling into oblivion, I had no idea where I was going and I didn't feel safe. Suddenly I felt Tanya's hand rubbing circles on my back, she handed me something. I realized it was water I wasn't even aware she had gotten up and gotten me anything. I was embarassed she knew me but only met me today. 

Eventually I had gotten myself under control. I looked at Tan who was sat beside me and only then realized Jim was in the room as well. 'The more the merrier' I whispered under my breath. I was grateful but I didn't want more people knowing so I was kind of mad but I understood. I looked at each of them and I knew they helped me but I was confused because honestly I didn't remember much of what had happened.

"Tan had come and got me before I went downstairs. My sister has panic attacks so I had tried to calm you down." Jim turned to Tan, "I think she's going to be okay, I'm going to head downstairs. She may need help getting ready." He turned on his heel and left. I didn't even get to thank him properly,

I finally looked at Tan again, "Thank you Tanya, truly it means a lot, I will have to thank Jim later to."

"No it truly wasn't a problem I was just worried you would pass out on me."

I blushed. "Sorry for giving you a fright and I hope I'm not being a burden but would you mind not telling anyone about this? I don't really want everyone to know. People will think I'm too fragile."

Tanya chuckled, "You look fragile Zoe, but alright I'll be sure to tell Jim as well."

She then procceded to help me get into my black dress witha  white collar. When she sat me in front of the mirror to do my make up I nearly screamed. I looked more like a ghost then usual. I was flushed and had huge dark circles, nothing make up couldn't hide but it was scary to look at.

Finally I looked decent enough for people. I walked behind Tanya, and downstairs. Everyone was already done I felt bad for holding them up but no one said anything and we went downstairs and got into two black vans headed to the Rainforest Cafe.

I had a really amazing time, Alfie had sat next to me and we chatted for what seemed like ages and by the end of the night I was sure I had just gotten myself a new best mate.

-A Week Later-

Time passed by so quick. I was shocked by how many fans had come and how far they came to meet us all it was unbelievable. Today was the day of our departure. I was heartbroken to leave so many of my new friends but also happy to finally head home. I heard a knock on my door, and went to get it.

"SHANGHI!" Tyler practically screamed whilst entering the room. Tanya had been out with Jim today so it was just me and Tyler.

"Hey Tyler" I couldn't hide my giggles he was fabulous.

"Gurl you better be coming back to America to visit me. Queen Jackie truly loved you, and we better be collabing. I'm gonna miss you."

"I'm gonna miss you too Ty."

He hugged me and then turned and was in the doorway when he suddenly turned around and said, "You and Alfie are cute together I ship it." He then left the room. I stood mouth gaping open as he said that I was so shocked because no one knew I liked him. It just confirmed the chemistry I knew we had, but Alfie didn't like me, but I smiled at the thought.

-At the airport a while later-

Alfie, Marcus, and I had all managed to cram ourselves into a car and we had just arrived at the airport. We went inside and through customs and the security and everything and continued to our gate. I was happy to see that on our tickets I was sat next to Alfie I figured I would have a good time.

When we had finally gotten on the plane I was sat thinking about all the fun things we could do, but when I looked next to me Marcus, and Alfie had both fallen asleep. They left me to sit by myself. It was only then that I noticed Jack and Finn were on our flight as well, and they sat next to us. So I decided I might as well chat to them a bit whilst Alfie and Marcus slept.