Being Brad's Sister

22. Publicity stunt

Emma's pov

I watched the interview The Vamps had with SugarScape three days ago, I still can't believe what James said about me. After he told them about us dating they asked Brady if he knew and how he felt about us dating then they asked James about our relationship and stuff. I don't think I have ever heard anyone say anything so lovely about me before. James is so sweet and I am so happy that he is mine. “Em, are you coming or not?" The Vamps are doing a mini concert in the community hall so they said they would drop me off at college as they have to drive past it anyway to get to the community hall.

"Sorry I'm nearly done. One second." I finish putting my folders and writing pad into my bag, zip it up and sling it onto my shoulder. Leaving my room I close the door behind me and make my way downstairs to where Brad is impatiently waiting.

"Finally." He sighs.

"Sorry but bearing in mind I usually have another twenty or so minutes before I leave. This is early for me." 

"Alright. Are you ready now?" I nod so Brad opens the door. "Dean should be pulling up round about now." Brad has already explained that none of the lads know that I am coming and we are the first to be picked up by Dean, they are going to swing by college to drop me off than go to the community hall where they are going to meet Joe.

"Brad, did you know James was going to say that stuff yesterday at the interview?" I ask out of curiosity.

"No. None of us did so we were all surprised because normally we would say no comment or something along those lines so we can keep our relationships as quiet as possible for as long as possible. Obviously James isn't afraid of telling the world that your his."

"I know it is sweet. Especially the things he said. And what you said about being proud to say that your sister and best friend is going out and that you trust us."

"I only speak the truth." He laughs. I join in laughing as I spot the minivan pull up. We get in and greet Dean. I thank him for dropping me off at college as well and he says it is no problem. We drive to the next destination which is Connor's house.

After picking up Connor and Tristan, Dean asks when I need to be at college so he could plan the route. I tell him and he nods still driving towards James'.

When we picked Con and Tris up I got out the car as they were approaching and their faces were priceless. I had an idea on how to scare James so I tell Connor as he is the closest one to me and he nods, smiling evilly. Brad and Tris look at us suspiciously but Connor and I was ignore them.

Then we pull up to James' house and Connor and I get out of the car. Con goes to the front door and I run to the left so I can hide. I nod at Connor and he knocks on the door. James answers and I hear them greet each other. They start to walk to the car and I quietly run behind them. When I am close enough I jump onto James back. Due to his quick reflexes he catches me. "Hi James." I laugh as he drops me so I am standing on the floor. Connor walks back to the car laughing because James jumped slightly as he caught me.

"Haven't you got college?" He laughs.

"Yeah but Brad offered to drop me off seems you guys are going the same way so here I am." I say.

"Cool so I have an extra ten or so minutes with you." He laughs draping his arm over me as we walk towards the car.

“Yep you’re stuck with me.” I grin as we climb into the minivan. Everyone has moved around so we can sit down without having to push our way to get to a seat. Connor and Tris are by the far window with Brady next to Con. I sit next to Tris and James sits next to me. “You know that really isn’t a clever idea sitting there if I want to get out to go to college.” I laugh. James shrugs his shoulders and puts his seatbelt on. Dean drives the car after saying hello to James and heads towards my college.

My phone goes off so I answer it after looking at the caller ID and seeing that it is Jayna.

“Where are you and what is happening?”

“What?” I ask confused.

“Everyone is talking about you and James and saying it is a publicity scandal.”

“WHAT!”

“I know I have been denying it and saying it isn’t but they aren’t listening.”

“Some of them are saying you are doing it for attention because you aren’t getting enough attention from Brad being your brother.” Zoey jumps in.

“I will be there in a few and I’ll sort it don’t worry.” We hang up and the boys look at me questioningly but I shrug it off. I don't want them to worry about it. I sit in silence looking put of the window by Connor and Tristan.

"Alright something is wrong you are never this quiet and you have just completely blanked James and me." I look at Brad with slight confusion.

"Sorry I didn't hear you I was in a world of my own."

"What is wrong? And don't say nothing."

"I can handle it I promise."

"Emma." Tristan says in a warning voice.

"People are saying that James and I are going out just for publicity and it isn't real but I can fix it." I say in one breath as quickly as possible hoping they didn't understand.

"Dean did you hear that?" Connor asks him and he nods. James brings me into a hug and I hug him back nestling my face in his chest.

"We can sort it together. It's not a publicity stunt."

"I know." I mutter.

"How do we solve this problem?" James asks the lads.

"Just be you. Looking at you and you can tell it isn't fake. Nobody can fake the way you look at each other not even the most talented actors." I smile at Brad as I thank him.

"Emma we're here mate."

"Just a little bit longer." I moan still snuggled into James.

"Come on Em. Or I'll call Jayna and Zoey to come and get you." Brad threatens playfully but I grip onto James a little bit more.

"One minute."

"Emma. Go." James tries. I give him the puppy dog eyes and he cracks. "Well I tried." He laughs hugging me back.

"You two are ridiculous. Whose idea was it to bring Emma?" Tristan laughs and I point to my brother.

"Okay minute is up. Bye." I grab my bag and briefly hug each of the guys before I climbing over James and out of the minivan.

"You’re crazy Em." Brady calls out of the window.

"Love you too Brad." I laugh as I walk off. I spot Jayna and Zoey and start to walk towards them.

"Slut."

"Gold-digger."

"Attention seeker." I look at the people who are glaring at me. I walk on trying to ignore the comments that are being thrown at me left right and centre.

"Emma, are you okay?" Zoey asks as I approach her. She pulls me into a hug.

"I don't understand. Why are they saying those things they don't know anything."

"Exactly just remember that. They don't know anything." We pull away from our embrace and I look around quickly at the people around me.

"Come on let's go to form." Jayna and Zoey lead me into the school. This is going to be a long day.