Mutual (A TheSyndicateproject/Tom Cassel)

Meet me at PAX

A/N: So guys! I just wanted to thank you for all the amazing support you've given me throughout this story. I was honestly surprised at the positive response to this, seeing as it's OC x Syndicate rather than a reader insert. I'm super glad you connect with Ashley and respond to my characters! Ashley, Emma, Zoey and the rest of Team Trinity are all OC's and they're my most cherished characters simply because I put so much time into them! So with this chapter I'd like to ask two questions: 

Should I publish a "guide to my OC's" to make it easier to follow?

Should I continue the story's plot or move on and write a sequel? (remember there are 15 chapters as of now)

Thanks so much! xox 

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"Hey guys! My name is Cataclysm and we...." I spun around so that my camera angle was focused on the empty convention center behind me. "Are at PAX!"  I grinned, waving a hand to show the expanse of the room. "The gates have yet to open, I was here early because panels and all that stuff. But in about five minutes they'll be opening all the booths and we're going to play some pretty cool games and stu-" I cut myself off with a squeak as someone wrapped their arms around my waist, spinning me around quickly. 

"Hey there" Tom grinned as the camera refocused itself. He laid his head on my shoulder and looked up. "Vlog?" 

"Yes. A vlog I now have to re-do" I hit stop recording and tucked the camera back into my bag. "You're a pest" 

"And you're a drama queen" He said, kissing my cheek before letting me go. "So. What's up with the whole Zoey situation?" 

"Emma, Ethan, and Nadia are on Erica's side. Zoey is her own side. And then there's me. An island in the lava lake" I sighed. 

"Way to sneak a minecraft reference in there" I turned my head at the voice. Jordan smirked at me, standing next to Sonja and Tucker. 

"I'm glad someone can make the situation barable" I said sarcastically, earning a snicker from Sonja. 

"Where's the rest of the gang?" Tucker asked, elbowing Sonja. 

"Ethan is off doing something with two guys he knows. CodeRed and Caspian I think. Something about maybe not being the only guy in the group anymore" I shrugged. "As for the rest, I have no clue. Though I'm pretty sure Nadia is with Ethan and Zoey was talking to Chilled when we first got here. And avoiding Emma and Erica. Who are also in the general vicinity" I said. "The not-so-usual" 

"I see what you mean about being the island" Tucker nodded, a sympathetic look on his face. "The great Cataclysm will always prevail though" 

"The great Cataclysm wants nothing to do with all this drama" I rolled my eyes with a laugh. "But I don't think I'm getting my wish" I said as I spotted Zoey over Jordan's shoulder. She was coming toward us, a nervous expression on her face. 

"Hey Ashley" Zoey said as she reached us. "Guys and Sonja" 

"Hey" They all said polietly as I crossed my arms over chest. 

"If you're asking me to vouch for you, forget it. I'm not part of this" I said. 

"It's not that" Zoey shook her head. "Can I talk to you for a minute?" She eyed Tom. "Alone?" 

"Sure thing" I said. "I'll see you in a minute. If I can't find you I'll see you at the Mianite panel today" 

"I'll wait here" Tom said. He gave Zoey a look before leaning over to kiss me quickly. I had to bite my lip to keep from smiling at the expression on Jordan's face as I grabbed Zoey's arm and pulled her over to a secluded corner.