Bab 77: Chapter 74
He stopped about a step away from us, then he tucked his hands into the pockets of his leather jacket and looked at us from underneath his lashes. An inquisitive look on his face. I was finding it hard to look back because I kept thinking about what Max And I had been discussing as well as the fact that he had most likely heard every last bit of it.
" What're your names? "He asked.
The question caught me completely off guard. It wasn't what I had been expecting at all. And I would have answered but then I realized that him not knowing our names was a good thing. He had probably heard Max call me and if we told him he'd know who had been saying what. I tightened my hold on Max arm when he was about to talk. Lying was out of the question, he'd know it wasn't true...so I decided to just go with a different version of the truth.
" I'm Stevens, " I told him. Then I watched as he tilted his head to the side. His expression harbouring doubt...then he gestured to Max and asked him what his name was. I considered telling him Max's second name as well, but then I thought against it....the mere fact that he was asking that was strange.
" He's a friend to Stevens, " I curtly stated, then I pulled Max along with me. And when I say pull I mean it literally. He was reluctant to move, and I doubt he had blinked since Reign appeared. On our way back a staff member saw us and asked us what we were doing there, so I had been right about us possibly getting into trouble. But we simply apologized and said we had gotten lost and he told us which way to go.
" Fuck! Did that just happen?" Max asked after he had returned to his normal self. I watched him as he ran a hand over his face, then he rubbed his eyes and stared at me with those same eyes wide open. A look of disbelief on his face.
" And we didn't even get an autograph!" he complained, sounding seriously disappointed in himself. We got to the stairs and started going up, but he stopped halfway there and blew out a long breath.
" I never thought I'd say this...but that was one hell of a beautiful guy. I mean, I've seen him a lot of times but up close he's just.." he sighed and shook his head. I didn't comment, but I understood what he meant. Reign just had one of those ethereal faces.
" Wait till Kira hears about this, " I said lightly. She was obsessed with the guy, a little bit too much if you ask me. She liked the other members as well, but he was definitely her favourite. If she learnt that we had been within one step of him and actually talked to the guy face to face she was going to turn crazy.
The fifth floor was a large open space with a stage and equipment all around. We found the others already settled, and they must have been asked to maintain silence because the entire place was quiet. We tried to walk as carefully as we could so as not to attract any attention to ourselves. And when we got to the others, we were forced to hold up on telling them what had just occurred even though Max was dying to do so. Everything had already placed in the stage, so all we had to do was wait for the band to show up. After a while, the lights were dimmed, creating this nice aura which somehow lifted up the excitement in the place.
The band members finally appeared, and everyone forgot about the request to be quiet. Screams, specifically female screams, were heard throughout the place. I thought it was a bit sad that most of them were only interested in the band because of the guy's looks, their music was honestly good.
After they got on stage and took their places, we waited to hear what song they were planning in performing since it was a surprise. And I was quite pleased when they started off with one of my favorite tracks named 'Low key'. It was one of those calming songs that I liked to listen to when I felt like I had too much in my mind.
Reign's voice was just as perfect as the rest of him. It was soft, melodic and completely hypnotizing. I would never be able to understand how someone could produce such a lovely sound. Or perhaps I just thought that because I was a pathetic singer. Austin's mom had once asked me to sing her something while I had been nine and that's when I had found out that my musical capabilities were purely focused on instruments. Things to do with singing were not for me. We had fun, Jenna stood beside me but she didn't make any sort of move. I was thankful because it would have been even more awkward with Monica and Jordan there watching us.
Kira and Monica were the most hyped of us all, when the first song was done and the artists started on another much more lovely one, the two girls wouldn't stop shouting as they sang along. Right at the very top of their lungs. I was positive they would wake up with sore throats the following day. Reign was at the front of the stage, but he would move around with the mic in his hand, having cute interactions with the fans as he sang. His eyes were keen on the crowd though. I wondered how he managed to do all those performances and still remain standing. I knew it must have been pretty tiring since by their third song he was already sweating, he took off his jacket after the song ended and walked to the back of the stage where he threw it in the floor. Almost every girl was shouting and asking him to throw it to them instead because that's apparently something they considered normal. I had no problem with it, but some of the things those fans would do always shocked me. Kira started taking pics of both the live performance and us, which I was certain she was going to post later on so that she could have some bragging rights with her friends the following day at school. Although I wasn't sure how effective that would have been since not a lot of people really followed up on the group. We watched as the group members took a short break to have some water and possibly catch their breath. I wasn't sure how many songs they were supposed to perform but judging by the time the concert was officially supposed to end, I guessed we still had a couple of more songs to go. The place was noisy and crowded. Jenna had to go to the bathroom and since it was a 'girl thing' , she asked Monica and Kira to accompany her. They hurried off since they didn't want to miss anything while they were gone. Max started telling Jordan about our run-in with the lead singer. He didn't believe him at first but when I confirmed it, he was completely blown away. He asked us what had happened and I let Max narrate the story since he was obviously dying to do so.
I liked Jordan. At first glance, he sort of gave the impression of a snobby and spoiled kid, but he was actually really cool. And he wasn't that shabby looking either. I personally liked the smooth mocha of his skin. And he also dressed really nicely. As Max was narrating our encounter to him, I kept my eyes in the stage. It was true that Reign didn't know me, and that we were never really gonna meet or anything, but the fact that he knew such a personal detail about me was bothering me more than it was supposed to. I observed him keenly. He closed the lid of his bottled water and placed it on the floor, and then those obsessed fans started shouting that he throw that to them as well. I found it a little creepy but I suppose I had no right to judge.
He narrowed his gaze at the crowd as if trying to understand what they meant, and when he couldn't, he walked to the edge of the stage and went down on his haunches.
I could see him in the large screen ahead. He asked a group of girls something, then he looked at the water bottle and laughed as he shook his head before standing up and walking back to where he had initially been. Then I watched as he stared at the crowd with a thoughtful look. His eyes were the striking kind of blue, like sapphires or something of the sort. I couldn't really blame the fans for their reaction. He ran a hand through his hair which was by then slick with sweat, but it suit him. Made him look even better. e then walked over to the drummer.
The group had five members in total. And apart from Reign, fans such as Kira often went crazy fir the drummer. His name was CJ, he was the flirty and outgoing type. He was also the most talkative out of the others which made fans like him all the more. Reign leaned closer to him as if about to tell him a secret, they stayed like that for a while, and when they were done, CJ nodded in understanding. He then stood up and took his mic off the stand, and after he managed to calm down the screams, he said he had a special announcement to make and he'd appreciate it of everyone toned it down a bit.
Everyone did as asked.
I was curious.
Reign walked over to where his jacket was mad picked it up, then he handed it over to CJ and stood back. Walking over to another member and starting up a casual conversation as if nothing was really happening.
" I have a little gift for one of y'all!" CJ shouted. Looking around the place as if he was searching for someone. Even Max and Jordan kept quiet, but a number of the fans started shouting when they heard that. Some raised their hands, hoping to be picked.
" Dark hair, blueish eyes, same height as me..."
My heart started pounding because Ii wasn't that slow when it came to loading things. I could feel Max's eyes on me but I ignored him and concentrated entirely on the stage. Some girl shouted " Me!" which in turn madea lot of the other girls do the same thing. It was total chaos, and most of the girls didn't even have dark hair. A saw a few blondes eagerly hoping they were picked.
CJ used his arms to calm everyone, then he shook his head and smiled.
" Don't be shy 'Rad Tech' !" he added, then he tugged at his shirt and outlined the front with his fingers before leaning towards the people at the front and repeating the word 'Rad Tech'.
I felt even more anxious, looking down at my shirt even though I already knew that name was written on it. Everyone started looking around, and I immediately crossed my arms and faced away from the strangers who would have no doubt started inspecting me. I looked at Reign, he had stopped his chit chat and was at the moment looking at the crowd as well. A blank look on his face which made it impossible for me to know exactly what he could have been thinking.
" Dude!" Max exclaimed, trying to pry my arms apart because he also knew what my shirt read.
" Shit! It's you?" Jordan asked and I shushed him and shook my head. There was no way I was willing to become the main element of attraction in that place, with all those people. That fit nowhere in my comfort zone and I did not like to be uncomfortable.
" Come on, or should I call you out?"
I liked CJ, but in that moment I wished that he would temporary lose his memory and then get it back later on after everything was over. I just wanted him to stop. I knew that Reign was behind that and I couldn't understand what reason he would have had to do such a thing.
And the worst part was that I managed to forget exactly who I was with. Max alone was crazy, but him and Jordan made this insane duo that I was weary of.
Jordan immediately raised his hand despite my attempts to stop him, then he shouted saying.." He's right here!" while pointing at me. Those who were around us heard him and after Max pried my arms apart to show them the proof, they started shouting and drawing attention to where I was. A number of those strangers started touching and holding me for whatever reason and I was not okay with it. The girls came back, looking completely confused but not getting any answers when they asked what was going on.
I kept my eyes in the stage, just waiting for a freaking spotlight to hit me or something because that was definitely a possibility.
When my current spot was public knowledge, I watched as Reign smirked and sought me out until he found me, then he casually held the gaze but did nothing apart from that.
" Where is he?..Oh! Found him!" CJ stated, then he left his drumming station and walked to the edge of the stage as well, holding the jacket in his hand and gesturing at me.
" Make sure he gets this, okay ?..I trust you guys!" He said before throwing over the jacket to the crowd. I watched as it was passed over u til it got to where we were, and I took it because there was nothing else I could do. Plus not taking it would just cause unnecessary drama, it was just a jacket, no big deal. Jordan quickly explained what had occured to the girls, not leaving out the part about us having literally had a run-in with Reign. But their conversation was phased out in my head. I was busy holding a staring contest with BluePrint's lead singer. There was a bit of challenge in the look he gave me, but after a while he gave up and looked away, a subtle smile on his face which I could clearly see on the large screen. And if I hadn't been feeling awkward before then I definitely was now. I also became the subject of a number of stares. And a girl offered to buy the jacket from me for two hundred bucks, even claimed she could go higher if I wanted to. But nothing was weirder than the looks my company gave me.
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