Behind the Mask: A Rockstar Romance(9)

Shutting the door again, Naomi and I start walking slowly toward one another, singing like we are divas. The song is almost finished. We are still singing when someone turns off the radio. I look to find an angry Tegan glaring at me.

“What the hell?” Naomi complains.

“Some people are trying to sleep; do you have no consideration?”

I shouldn’t have opened the door. I was just so into the music, I couldn’t help myself.

“Sorry, we weren’t thinking.” I apologize.

“You don’t need to apologize. This is your home too. If she wants to sing she can.” Naomi stands by my side.

“I wouldn’t call what you both were doing singing, more than cats screeching, but there are other members who live here too.”

“Cats?” Naomi screeches. “We are good singers, especially your sister. She sings like a fucking angel.”

“I think that’s a bit farfetched. I don’t care if you sing but sing more quietly. Anyway, don’t you need to head to the set to make sure everything is taken care of?”

I check the time and she is right.

“We are going now.”

“Good, will see you soon.” She walks out of the room. Naomi stands right in front of me.

“You shouldn’t let her talk to you like that. I know she is your sister, but she can be such a bitch. I have been around you all day and not one of them has thanked you or me for cleaning up after their mess.”

“They are on tour. It’s crazy for them. They have a busy three months ahead of them.”

“Manners don’t cost a thing. This band can be dickheads.” She shakes her head. “Come on, let’s get going. Please don’t tell me they are having another party tonight. I need beauty sleep or I am going to look like Gollum from Lord of the Rings.”

“No, they are at the Venus Club tonight, so once I know they are there, we can go.”

She hugs me tightly. “Oh, thank the holy Jesus. I have something to look forward to. I am not waking up until lunchtime tomorrow.”

I am turning my phone off once I’m in bed. I’m not waking up for anything.

Leaving my room, I look down the hallway that will lead to Nate’s room and I feel myself blushing. I know every time I look at him, I’m going to look like a tomato.

Oh, joys.

I see Max in the limo and I get a crazy idea. I grab Naomi’s arm, pulling her with me as I knock on Max’s window. He steps out of the car, smiling at us both.

“Hi, ladies, how are you both?”

“Apart from Tegan being a bitch, we are fine. Tired but fine,” Naomi says first. Max chuckles looking at me.

“Tegan being all diva on your ass again?”

“Something like that.”

“More like a dragon,” Naomi says at the same time as me.

“What can I do for you, ladies?”

“Yeah, Blair, we need to hurry and grab a cab.”

“Well, I was wondering, Max, if you could drive us to the venue, pretty please.” I bat my eyelashes at him and he bursts out laughing. I know my flirting skills are mediocre but didn’t think they were that bad.

“Get on in.” My eyes bug out. I didn’t think he was going to say yes straight away. I thought I would have to do some begging.

“Holy shit, really?” Naomi jumps up and down. “Blair, I could kiss you. We are going to be in a limo, just us two.” She jogs around, jumping inside.

“She’s eager,” Max says, making me giggle.

“Thanks for doing this. It just popped in my head once I saw you.” Max opens the door wider for me. I look inside, seeing Naomi being nosey at every nook and cranny.

“It’s nice to have fun moments. Besides, I’m here doing nothing for another hour, so at least you’re keeping me busy.” Max smiles.

“You are ace,” I say.

“Tell that to my kid,” he jokes.

“I will. If I ever see her I will tell her she has one cool dad.”

“Well, for that, help yourself to a bottle of bubbly.” He winks.

“Fuck yeah.” Naomi grabs a bottle, pulling the cork and her lips are instantly around the bottle, sucking up the bubbles.

“You are one classy bird,” Max teases her. She gives him a thumbs-up, her mouth still around the bottle.

“Have fun.” He shuts the door as Naomi is pouring two glasses.

“This is the best idea you have ever had. I feel so famous right now.” She kicks up her legs, stretching out, sipping her drink. I take a sip also. I love champagne.

“I think after today we deserve to be driven in style.”

“Hell yeah.” She raises her glass. I clink mine with hers. “This has made today worth it.” She pauses. “Well, almost.” We both laugh.

We giggle and laugh all the way to the venue. It’s only twenty minutes away, but it is the quickest twenty minutes of my life. When Max opens the door helping us out, I give him a huge hug, thanking him over and over.

Entering the venue, roadies are already setting up the equipment. Naomi and I say hello to each one we walk by. Heading straight to the dressing rooms, I open three huge bags of Skittles, sorting them out by color. I know Tegan only does this to annoy me.

I make sure there are plenty of chilled bottles of water. I open the mini fridge in the meet and greet room and see bottles of beer placed. I go to the table with plates of food fully wrapped to keep fresh. The place is perfect. I know the staff here and the roadies do their jobs to the best of their abilities, but I am here to double-check so no one gets yelled at.