Cassie
“Attention! Attention!” Landon says, opening the doors dramatically and walking inside the room in slow motion. As if he’s a messenger sent by god to announce some huge revelation.“Cut the crap, Landon. And just tell them the good news.” Clark says beside him, although I could tell that I swear I can literally hear the excitement in his own voice.“Shut up, dude.” Landon tells Clark, lightly elbowing him on the side. “I’m trying to build the momentum here. Why don’t you just cooperate?”“Come on, Landon. Hurry up and tell them!” Kasey says, barely containing his own excitement. Whatever Landon’s about to say, it must be very important. And whatever it is, I wonder how Kasey’s able to keep his mouth shut about it. “Hurry up or I’ll tell them myself.”“Fine, fine!” Landon says, feeling the pressure from the two. Although he looked likCassie“Since we already had an American tour, we’re focusing on Europe and Asia this time around.” Matthew says, as I go over the documents and paper work regarding the upcoming tour.“So, we’re going on a European tour first.” I say, looking at the suggested schedule. Since it’s a cross country tour, we will be travelling in a tour bus when in Europe and board the plane once we’ve finished going to Asia.Once an artist is touring regularly and playing to thousands of people each night, they will almost-always make use of a tour bus for nationwide tours. With a larger crew, increased workload and sizeable budget, a tour bus serves as an efficient and preferable option for musicians who are touring on a larger scale.“Have you ever been to Europe?” Matthew asks. They’re on a break right now and he always comes to see me every single time he’s not practicing until Landon needs to come himself
Matthew“Wow, everything’s so pretty.” Mel beams as we soon as we got off the plane. I can’t blame her. Europe in general, is even more beautiful now that I’m here compared to just seeing it on pictures and the tv.“It is.” Cassie says, walking just right behind her. She doesn’t look as excited as Mel is but I can see the appreciation in her eyes as she takes in the majestic view. “But aside from being gorgeous, I like it better how they were able to preserve so much of their culture.”“Oh, right. There’s nowhere better to go than Europe if you’ve decided on pursuing the arts.” Landon says, appearing beside me.“Well, we should try watching an opera if we’ve got time.” Cassie suggests. Right, she’s been all over Europe so she definitely knows her way around here. Well, we may be a rock band but contrary to the usual stereotype, we’re just like every o
Matthew“But seriously man, does any one in our staff know how to speak French.” Landon says, not giving up. “And I don’t mean just for picking up girls but I heard the French people rarely speak English at all.”“Oh man, I was so excited that I never thought of learning a new language before.” Kasey whines. Although I’ll bet he’s more interested on getting some food while in here. I guess the only way to his heart is really through his stomach.“Don’t worry, we have a staff who knows how to speak French.” Clark says, and the two perked up almost instantly. That means girls for Landon and food for Kasey.“Really? Who?” I ask. Although I think I already have an inkling on who it could be. Well, that is I know someone who’s smart enough to probably know French.“Cassie.” He says.I knew it. I thought.“Apparently, only one from the PR staffs sh
Cassie“Cassie, where are you going?” Matthew asks me as I get ready to leave.“I’m going to meet a friend.” I tell him. We’ve just arrived in UK and I already made an appointment with my friend before we even got here. We still have some time before the live show in Islington, so I decided to come myself to Heathgate Place. Besides, we’re going to leave for Germany soon after.“Can I come with you?” Matthew asks. I really think he’s dead set on sticking with me throughout this whole tour. He’s been like that ever since we came to France. Not that I’m complaining. In fact, I also love spending time with him.“Alright.” I tell him.“Did you just speak in British accent?” Mel asks, smirking at me. Crap! I think I did it again.“Well, the accent kind of gets to me.” I tell her. I know in myself that I’ve always been adaptable to my environment.
Cassie“So, you’re a celebrity?” Matthew asks Brodie.“Uh, yeah. Ever since I was a kid.” Brodie tells him. Just a while ago he looked like he was about to rip his neck yet now Matthew and Brodie looked pretty friendly already.“Then, is Veronica a celebrity, too?” He asks.“No, I’m most definitely not!” Vee laughs. “Although I’m a writer and I’m writing a script for Dee’s upcoming movie.”“You should read some of her works when you have a free time. She’s really good.” I tell Matthew.“Oh, please. Coming from you Cassie, you flatter me so much.” Vee says.“Any way, I know you’re quite into movies. But how come you didn’t know of Brodie?” I ask Matthew. He’s friends with Cameron, after all.“Maybe because I haven’t actually landed a lead role in Hollywood yet.” Brodie says, humb
Matthew“Let me guess, you speak German too.” I tell Cassie when we were on our way to Germany. So fare everything has been perfect ever since we got to Europe. Touring with Cassie isn’t so bad, although I’d still prefer to visit other place with Cassie and Cassie alone. Minus all the hassle of preparing for a concert and what not.“warum sollte ich sonst hier sein?” She says in that perfect German diction.“English please.” I said, cuddling closer to her and ruffling her hair. I really love her confidence when it comes to these things. She said she’d been all over Europe before but travelling simply won’t make her an expert in languages like she is now.I know just how much hard work she put in learning each and every language she knows.“Why else would I be here?” She says. “Is what I said. I would have been left behind in Los Angeles if I don’t have an ace up my sleeve.&rd
Matthew“Wow, there’s so much people tonight.” Kasey says, as we saw the huge crowd of people waiting in front the venue as we pulled up next to it an few hours before the concert.“Are those all our fans?” Landon asks, peeking from the window. “I mean, maybe there’s just an event right before ours.”“Nah, they’re all yours.” Mel says, flipping on the documents she’s holding. “There’s nothing scheduled before the concert so those people must have been waiting for the gates to open.”“Cool!” Clark says, enthusiastically. He doesn’t say any thing much but I know how happy he is that all of our concerts were sold out. We may have captured America but the world world is still out there to conquer with our music.“Aren’t you going to meet with your friends while we’re here?” I ask Cassie. She did say they were coming to Germany today
Cassie“Of all the places I’ve been to here in Europe, nothing really beats Amsterdam.” I tell Matthew when we came to our last stop for the European leg of their world tour.With its picturesque canal network, rich history and thrumming cultural scene, the capital of the Netherlands is one of the world’s most vibrant cities.“Oh, I think I remember one of Ed Sheeran’s songs have Amsterdam in its lyrics.” Matthew says, his brow furrowed trying to remember the name of the song.“I think it was used as a theme song in a movie.” He murmured to himself.I chuckled at him, looking so serious just because he can’t remember a name of a song.“Was it movie based on the best selling book book of John Green?” I asked him. Of course, I knew the book and I knew the song that was used as the theme song of the movie adaptation. I even knew the name of the lead actor and actress.“Hmm,
Cassie"Are you okay?" I asked Matthew once we got out of the room. He's no longer as red as a tomato but he still avoids my gaze.I was just in the mood to tease him more so I kept moving towards his line of sight and he would do his best to look elsewhere aside from me. I could not help but chuckle at his childish behavior."Yeah, I'm alright." He says, but seemed to have changed his mind as I smiled at him. "No, actually I am not.""Why? What's wrong with you?" I ask him. Maybe he's really not feeling well. I tried to touch his forehead to feel his temperature but he doesn't feel hot. He took my hand from his forehead and pulled me towards him.Matthew's body is firm and sturdy. I could basically feel the muscles underneath his thin shirt. He places my hand over her heart and I could feel his heartbeat. His heart is beating so fast underneath his chest.I took a step closer towards him and I could hear him gasp as I placed my head over his chest. Wow
Cassie“Oh my god. I can’t believe I got April’s signature! And we even had a photo together! This is definitely going on my wall.” Mel says, her reaction quite over the top if I have to be honest.“Maybe you should have asked for her number too.” I joked at her, her eyes went wide as if she was both baffled and terrified of the idea.“I could never.” She says, recovering from her shock, and I couldn’t help myself but laugh at her.“Excuse me.” One of the staff came over to us with a blonde girl beside her. “She’s with April, can you lead her to where she is.”“Sure.” I tell him. “We’re on our way to her anyway.”“You look kind of familiar.” Mel muttered beside me. She was looking at her as if trying to remember where she saw her.“I’m Michelle. I’m April’s sister.” The girl says, smiling.
Matthew“So how is it recording with your husband?” I ask April after the interview. The staff were packing up the equipment and Cassie went out for a bit to take care of some stuff.“It’s fun.” April says, smiling. “He’s very supporting especially during the times that I don’t feel like doing anything at all. I would be like, I don’t want to work today and he’d push me towards the practice room and tell me to go do my vocal warm ups.”I chuckled while imagining the scene. So there were times that even the great April Hale doesn’t want to sing.“And it is fun creating the harmonies with him, you know.” April added, clearly thinking about him. Is this how people who are in love look like? “You’re giving me that look.”“What look?” I ask her, surprised by what she said.“That, she’s obviously in love, look in your face.” She
MatthewThe day finally came with our interview with April. To be honest, I feel nervous. Not because April is here but more because of Cassie.“Are you okay?” She asks when she seems me fidgeting in the corner. The staff was busy putting the camera and equipment in the interview room, and even Landon and the rest have walking to and fro. Everyone’s just coming in from every direction I already feel tired just from watching.“Yeah. I am.” I tell Cassie, giving her a small smile. She’s been so busy ever since this morning that I was surprised she even noticed me standing here. Sometimes it just seems like she doesn’t see me at all.“Are you nervous?” She asks, obviously teasing me. I can tell by the way her lips began to curve upwards on one side first before turning into a full smile. Little habits that I came to notice more as every day passes.“Of course not!” I tried to deny it, but there&r
Cassie“What time is our meeting with miss April?” I asked Mel, since I couldn’t be bothered to look at the schedule. I’m sure she’s memorized our schedule for the day. She’s not this good at memorizing stuff at school but I guess it’s really a different thing when you actually get to work.“It’s later, at three in the afternoon.” Mel says, not even needing to look at our schedule. It’s just the same when it comes to memorizing the songs, it just comes to her naturally. She’s a natural of handling of people and keeping track of things just so to make sure that every thing goes smoothly.“Cool.” I said. Well, the guys are excited to meet her but Matthew doesn’t really seemed so thrilled as they expect him to be.“Oh my gosh, we’re allowed to ask for an autograph, right?” Mel asks suddenly. I guess she only thought about it now.“I think so.”
Matthew“Oh my god, I can’t believe those three fools had the energy to tease me the whole day.” I tell Cassie when we met up after work.“Well, it was pretty fun seeing them harass you all day.” Cassie chuckles. “You should have seen the look on your face.”Cassie is a few years younger than me but she’s always been so mature that I’m pretty sure right now that she wouldn’t be jealous just hearing the other members tease me about my celebrity crush the whole day. And even if she is, she’s not the type of person to try to hide it and would most certainly try to confront me about it so that I could re assure her.“What?” She asks when she catches me just staring at her.“I was just thinking that I think you’re the type of person to push your boy friend away to some other girl if he doesn’t stay loyal to you.” I tell her. Like if my feelings for her wavered fo
Cassie“What’s the commotion all about?” I asked when I went in to the room to find three monkeys harassing Matthew to the point that his face turned beet red from all their teasing.“Cassie, you won’t believe what just happened!” Landon says, running towards me when he saw me. Kasey and Clint won’t leave Matthew alone.“Why? What happened?” I asked him. Seriously, I thought every one will get a little break just after the world tour but it seems like the company has already something lined up for them soon right after. They should give them a break from time to time. I don’t want Matthew to collapse again from fatigue and over exhaustion. Nor the other members.“We’re having a collaboration.” Landon tells me.“And?” I asked him. It’s not like it’s their first time doing a collaboration. They’ve done a lot of collaborations with tons of other artists o
Cassie"You should have told me you were coming with your boyfriend. I wouldn't have bothered you that way." A voice crept from behind me and I can't help but feel shivers down my spine."Seriously, Eric?" I asked, my eyes wide in disbelief. "Rain already came to me in America. Now, you're following me in Japan? Who's next?""Hey, it's not like I didn't give you a heads up." He said in defense. "I asked you to meet up with me so we can talk but you keep ignoring me."He's right. I sighed."You really do know how to get into his nerves do you?" Eric said, smiling sheepishly."Shut up." I snapped.I thought he would leave but Eric just stood silently behind me. This day had been too perfect I knew that one way or another, something would happen that will drag me from this fairytale back into my harsh reality. The moon up in the night sky was full. Its brilliance illuminates the waves crashing into the shore. The sea breeze blows gently from the east.
Matthew"Hey, you know, your Japanese sounds good for an English speaker." Cassie commented after I ordered some ice cream.Even though she and I started going out, things had been pretty busy lately especially because of our world tour. We barely saw each other at all. Thank god she was able to come with us. Now that the tour is finally over, we can finally go on dates like a normal couple."How can you be so fluent in Japanese, too? It's like you're not American at all." I retorted. She definitely sounded like a native speaker and to be honest, I really love her accent."Cause I'm smart." She confidently said, getting her strawberry cone while I get the vanilla. "What? No snarky remarks?""Well, it's true." I said, putting my arm around her shoulder as we exited the ice cream parlor. She used to be so distant but now it felt like she gradually let me become closer to her. "Where do you want to go?""Hmmm." She said looking up at me with the shades on