Behind The Scenes

25

The alarm blared through the room with a loud pounding on the door.

"You better be awake Aya and I know Zavian is in there too...you have ten minutes to be downstairs, showered and dressed." Liza shouted from outside the door, "Leeeetttsss go people!!" she yelled some more.

I groaned, turning over to face Zavian who was already awake with a scowl on his face. His handsome face.

I pushed myself upward giving him a short kiss. "Morning you, I'll take the shower first." I informed him.

His hand circled tighter around my waist, "Or we could just take one together. Save on time and water." He told not waiting for my response before he carried me from the bed to the bathroom.

I let out a light chuckle as he placed me under the warm shower. I stood on my toes, kissing him, nibbling lightly on his lower lip. His hands reached for my waist, gripping them lightly before he pulled away. Not wanting to take much time, we both quickly showered before the very present temptation took over. I changed into a pair of simple grey sweatpants and a square vest, pairing them with my favourite brown sandals. I let my hair air dry as I re-organized my back and checked my phone. There were messages from my friends and parents which I made a mental note to reply while on the road. From what I gather it would be a roughly four-hour drive and we would be taking Zavian's car so we could fit.

Caught up in my own world, I didn't notice Zavian coming behind me, "Ready baby?" he questioned reaching for my bag.

I nodded taking his hand.

Everyone else was already downstairs having breakfast. No one paid much attention when we took our seats at the table next to each other. Guess they are used to us now. Liza talked animatedly about the car arrangement and when Jake and Zavian will switch during driving. Once everyone was done, we headed out. It was still pretty early so the sun was just rising, painting the sky with beautiful hue colours. Just as we were walking out of the complex, Bailey stepped out of the taxi. Kaili ran towards her, climbing on her like the monkey we know and love.

Bailey walked towards us carrying her little girlfriend, "Are you bitches ready to get this party on the road!!" she exclaimed.

"I thought you'll already be at the site?" I asked as we all walked to the car.

"Mic testing and rehearsals are in the evening so I decided to ride with you guys." She informed me.

The girls got in as the guys loaded the car; with Kaili and Bailey at the very back, then Liza seated behind the passenger seat and with me at the passenger seat though I insisted to seat with Liza. Before I knew it we were on the road, speeding down the highway.

The noise in the car could not be silence at all. The music was blasting from the car speakers; Kaili was telling Bailey a story rather loudly; Liza was singing along with Jake making fun of her supposed bad voice. Zavian had his hand on my thigh, lazily drawing circles as he concentrated on the road.

Jake stuck his head through the front seats. "We are halfway we can switch at the next stop. I think I there is a petrol station up ahead." He informed us before he settled back.

After driving for a few more minutes, we pulled up to a petrol station where we made the switch. The concert location was now a mere two hours away.

I laid my head on Zavian's shoulder ready to nap the rest of the way but he wasn't having it. His fingers found small ways of keeping me awake by tickling my sides or tracing the side of my face every time my eyes closed shut even for a second.

I huffed in annoyed. "Come on Brooklyn, just let me sleep. I'm sure this is the only time I will get some sleep the whole weekend!" I whined.

"You will get enough rest don't worry but for now you're not sleeping and leaving me wide awake. Look outside, I know you love admiring houses and shit." He pointed out to me some houses with amazing exterior designs. That caught my attention.