I gasp, along with all the fans. I take a minute to respond, but after I catch my breath I start to nod my head. Of course this is what I wanted! “Yes! Jay yes!” I say as his face breaks into a huge smile and he picks me up and spins me around. The crowd cheers, and it just makes me feel even better. We hug, and the boys eventually join in making me laugh. Eventually the hug ends and I run off the stage, letting them continue with their concert.
Finally the concert ends. I went to the dressing room before the concert ended so that I could get a beer and find a good show to watch. Actually, that is kind of lie. I came back to the room so I could drink a beer and mull over what had happened. Did Jay fricken McGuiness just ask me to be his girlfriend?? Is this a dream? Dammit I sound like a fangirl. Don’t judge me! My crush just asked me to be his girlfriend! I hear laughing coming from outside the door so I get myself together and act completely natural. Jay walks in first, and when he sees me he breaks into a huge smile. We stare at each other from across the room until Tom pushes him forward and he falls over the couch. I laugh at him as he gets up and sits on the couch, pulling me into his lap and wrapping his arms around my waist. I snuggle my face into the crook of his neck and smile. We stay like this for a while until the boys sit around us. I look up and they all have huge smiles plastered on their faces.
“Am I missing something?” I ask. Nathan speaks up.
“Natalie, first off the boys and I all agree on this. Lets be honest. You hate your job and there really is no reason you have it. We are going to America on tour next week and, well, we want you to come!” Nathan smiles at me, as well as the boys. I’m taken aback. They want me to go on tour in AMERICA with them?
“R-really?” I still can’t believe this. Me? I have always wanted to travel, but I’ve never gotten the chance. All the boys nod at me to answer my question. I can see that the boys are holding their breath. I giggle and nod my head yes.
“Is that a yes?” Jay asks, releasing his breath. I nod in response. His face breaks into a huge smile, and he hugs me tighter, and we end up falling off the couch. We fall to the ground with him on top of me. Jay McGuiness. My boyfriend. That will never sink in. I smile up at him, until I see Max’s face above Jay’s. Max decided he was going to turn this into a doggy pile. Great. There goes all of my chances of going on tour because they will suffocate me before I can go.
“Boys, I love you, and I want more than anything to go on tour with you, but at this rate I am going to suffocate before I can even pack!” All the boys laugh and mumble ‘sorry’ before rolling off of me. Jay somehow hoists himself off of me and helps me up. Nano walks in shortly after.
“Hey you guys have a day off tomorrow so this is totally your call- you can either go straight home right now, or you can go out and meet the fans that are waiting outside for you. Just let me know your decision before you do anything.” He walks out of the room. All the boys look at me. I put my hands up.
“If I were your fan I would want to meet you” I say. The boys look at each other.
After a few hours of the boys meeting their fans and way too many couple photos with Jay I finally sit in the drivers seat of my car. Nathan gets into the passenger and Jay in the back. He has the whole backseat to himself, so of course he puts his feet up and leans his back on the door. I make eye contact with him through the rearview mirror.
“Jay I swear to god if you get my seat dirty…” I threaten him. He looks panicked for a second as he checks his shoes and seat, but instantly calms as he sees both are clean. Nath and I laugh at him. He pouts. “Aw babe I’m sorry,” I say. Jay smiles, and Nathan pretends to choke. “Oh shut up Nathan there are so many times I’ve wanted to do that to you.” We all laugh and I drive us back to Nathan’s flat.
All I remember when I wake up is driving. And rolling. And screaming. I’m sitting on the ground in a heap. Where am I? Where’s Nathan? Where’s Jay? It’s foggy and dark here, and I’m scared. I want Jay. Why am I all alone?
