Howling in the Streets

1x0

They were now all seating in the back of the limo, Ally telling them where to meet and what time they were all leaving. "Alright the charity concert starts at 8 so that gives us an hour or so to mingle before we have to meet backstage to get ready. (Y/N) you can come back stage and wait in our dressing room if you'd like but you're welcome to go out and mingle with everyone else, they expect a big turn out." Ally said, making the Australian nervous.

"Ha ha, great. You know, I think I'll probably hang out in your dressing room if that's alright? Big crowds make me uneasy.." (Y/N) admitted.

"All good, right girls?" Normani asked as Lauren pulled the smaller girls into her side, comforting her.

'Yeahs' were heard from all around, a small smile gracing the Australians features at their responses. 

  "So you guys are performing?" (Y/N) asked the 4 girls, recieving nods from them all.  

"Alright girls, we're here. I'll be picking you up at 11pm, would you like to go to the after party?" The driver asked causing Normani, Dinah and Ally to nod their heads, Lauren waiting to see what (Y/N) decided, watching her hesitate.

"(Y/N) and I will sit the after party out this time guys." Lauren announced to the group.

Dinah began to protest their absence before getting glared at by Ally and an elbow to the ribs by Normani, shutting her up immediately.

"Alright girls, let's go." Lauren said, being the first to step out of the car, followed by (Y/N) then Ally, Normani and Dinah.

When they stepped out flashes filled their vision along with voices calling out their names.

"Lauren! Who's your date?" 

"What happened with Lucy?"

"Are you still sour about you break with Camila?"

"Can you confirm Camren?"

"Is this your new girl?"

(Y/N) was overwhelmed to say the least, looking to Lauren for her response. She didn't say anything, keeping on a neutral face as they made their way inside. The shouts of the reporters fading into the background.

"You all good?" Lauren asked the smaller girl. 

"Mhm." (Y/N) hummed in response, holding onto Laurens hand tighter. She wanted to remain calm and not freak anyone out so that's what she tried to do. She kept her facial expressions neutral with her head down. On the inside however, she was screaming.

Lauren could here the smaller girls erratic heart beat but decided against saying anything. If she had something to say she would tell lauren later. She trusted the Australian to say the least.

'Why didn't she say anything?' (Y/N) thought to herself as they kept walking away from the entrance and into the crowd of people to start mingling. 

She'd barely noticed when they'd stopped to talk to some of Laurens friends, giving them a polite smile, nod of the head and a handshake. 

She didn't bother to listen to the business talk and whatever they were talking about, right now she was caught up in her head and was trying to keep her breathing calm.

"Lauren I'll be back, I'm just going to the restroom." (Y/N) whispered, letting go of the singers hand as she walked away to find the toilets, Lauren giving her a small 'okay hurry back babe', in return.

Once she found some she did her business, flushing the toilet. Before she could exit the stall though, she heard someone enter, calling out "Lauren", after a few seconds.