Shine On
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The tension in the room was getting out of hand. Our little prank had gone down under what we all were expecting. We heard that One Direction enjoyed pranking each other, but I guess it was only “with each other”. This wasn’t a good way to start off, and Mr. Arnold wasn’t going to be giving us a pat in the back after the boys left. Zayn Malik was giving Jenna a look, as if he was going to cut her throat, while the other four boys began to whisper amongst each other about how awkward this all was now. Mr. Arnold had rambled on and on about the places we, as a tour, were heading to. Sure, it was really exciting since we were stopping at Paris and New York City, but the only place I really cared for was in Korea.
“We’ll be staying to Seoul, Korea for two weeks to meet with fans and the press. This is a big deal because we are officially introducing both bands as a nationwide-friendly group.” Mr. Arnold explained further. My stomach butterflies began to kick in, as I felt an uncontrollable smile appear. I’ve always been in love with the Korean culture. I’m technically fluent in the language since I was raised by my Korean grandparents until I was fourteen. Maybe it wasn’t the best choice to teach me Korean first instead of English, but it’s not holding me down. “There’ll be more information on the way, but for now we’ll just go with the basics. Both groups know about media training basics, so I shouldn’t need to expand on it. Just keep your image clean for the media. The last thing we want is to spoil the image of both bands when they aren’t at their potential height. Now we planned you all to eat dinner right now at the diner down the street, so if you don’t mind, partner up with someone from the other band and follow me.”
Mr. Arnold stood up diligently relaxing his shoulders from the tight position he held for the entire time. All four of us followed as we eyed the members of One Direction, trying to navigate which one would take us. Lindsey was able to grab Harry Styles quickly, although he wasn’t expecting her arm clinging to his so soon, and Jenna swam for the Irishman. Liam Payne and I locked eyes, but Kailee nudged her way into the space between us. It seemed as if everyone was trying to avoid Zayn Malik, and I was the unfortunate one to deal with his popstar ways. Luckily, I was paired with another member, and in fact my favorite, Louis Tomlinson.
“Well hello.” Louis introduced himself while putting his arm around my shoulder, showing me a cheeky smile, “Or should I say, ‘g’day mate.’?” I opened my mouth to say something but the quaffed up boy bumped into me as we turned the corner of the hallway to reach the elevator. “Don’t mind him, Am-Amelia, right?, he’s just having a fit because he has to hang out with us instead of his girlfriend.”
“Perrie?” I perked up as we entered the elevator as the first group to go down stairs. I noticed Zayn huff something about a directionator before looking at me and rolling my eyes. I shook of his attitude and began talking to Louis about the touring experience.
When we reached the outside of the hotel lobby, we were surprised to see no security, as well as no screaming fans. Louis and I had looked at each other, as if we could read each others minds, and simply shrugged. Zayn began to walk forward towards the exit, muttering, “What are you waiting for, we can just walk.”
“There you see, beautiful Amelia,” Louis opened his palm and motioned it towards his band member, “is what you become after all the fames gotten in your head.”
“A complete assho-“
“What are you guys waiting for?” A voice from behind us slurred as the owner pushed through us, only showing the blonde hair of someone who seemed to be guided by their hunger.
“God damnit!” Jenna’s voice followed Niall but zig-zagged passed us. “Yes, my hair is blue get over it. Someone stop that kid!” She screamed as she exited and Kailee and Lindsey has entered the chaos with their partners in crime.
“And that,” Louis pointed at the revolving door, “is what you become after all the fames gotten in your head – and you’re completely delusional.”
“We’ll be staying to Seoul, Korea for two weeks to meet with fans and the press. This is a big deal because we are officially introducing both bands as a nationwide-friendly group.” Mr. Arnold explained further. My stomach butterflies began to kick in, as I felt an uncontrollable smile appear. I’ve always been in love with the Korean culture. I’m technically fluent in the language since I was raised by my Korean grandparents until I was fourteen. Maybe it wasn’t the best choice to teach me Korean first instead of English, but it’s not holding me down. “There’ll be more information on the way, but for now we’ll just go with the basics. Both groups know about media training basics, so I shouldn’t need to expand on it. Just keep your image clean for the media. The last thing we want is to spoil the image of both bands when they aren’t at their potential height. Now we planned you all to eat dinner right now at the diner down the street, so if you don’t mind, partner up with someone from the other band and follow me.”
Mr. Arnold stood up diligently relaxing his shoulders from the tight position he held for the entire time. All four of us followed as we eyed the members of One Direction, trying to navigate which one would take us. Lindsey was able to grab Harry Styles quickly, although he wasn’t expecting her arm clinging to his so soon, and Jenna swam for the Irishman. Liam Payne and I locked eyes, but Kailee nudged her way into the space between us. It seemed as if everyone was trying to avoid Zayn Malik, and I was the unfortunate one to deal with his popstar ways. Luckily, I was paired with another member, and in fact my favorite, Louis Tomlinson.
“Well hello.” Louis introduced himself while putting his arm around my shoulder, showing me a cheeky smile, “Or should I say, ‘g’day mate.’?” I opened my mouth to say something but the quaffed up boy bumped into me as we turned the corner of the hallway to reach the elevator. “Don’t mind him, Am-Amelia, right?, he’s just having a fit because he has to hang out with us instead of his girlfriend.”
“Perrie?” I perked up as we entered the elevator as the first group to go down stairs. I noticed Zayn huff something about a directionator before looking at me and rolling my eyes. I shook of his attitude and began talking to Louis about the touring experience.
When we reached the outside of the hotel lobby, we were surprised to see no security, as well as no screaming fans. Louis and I had looked at each other, as if we could read each others minds, and simply shrugged. Zayn began to walk forward towards the exit, muttering, “What are you waiting for, we can just walk.”
“There you see, beautiful Amelia,” Louis opened his palm and motioned it towards his band member, “is what you become after all the fames gotten in your head.”
“A complete assho-“
“What are you guys waiting for?” A voice from behind us slurred as the owner pushed through us, only showing the blonde hair of someone who seemed to be guided by their hunger.
“God damnit!” Jenna’s voice followed Niall but zig-zagged passed us. “Yes, my hair is blue get over it. Someone stop that kid!” She screamed as she exited and Kailee and Lindsey has entered the chaos with their partners in crime.
“And that,” Louis pointed at the revolving door, “is what you become after all the fames gotten in your head – and you’re completely delusional.”
Notes
Thanks so much for everyone that's commented. It's very nice to meet you all, kinda. i mean we haven't really met but whatevers. Well, here's the second part in Amelia Sorensen's POV, although I don't think I liked this chapter very much. I'm thinking of putting the chapters in different point of views, what do you all think?xx
-californication
2/16/13