Back in Belfast and I was thanking the Lord. I loved it there and I knew Siva was quite excited because his mum and sisters were coming to watch the show. He hadn't stopped smiling all day. We were staying at a beautiful hotel looking over all of Belfast and I was rooming with Nathan again. Not that I minded. I think Max was slightly annoyed though. He'd always been a tad weary of my relationship with Nathan, constantly reminding him "She's my sister mate", "Don't touch her like that", "I'm not above beating your ass!" I think secretly he'd rather me date Nathan than anyone else but that wasn't enough for him to give Nathan the 'ok' to ask me out on an official date. So until then, we'd sleep in the same bed together and cuddle.


"Sophia, Nathan: Room 1203. Here's your key. Nate, we need you back here in an hour. Sophia, you're going to meet up with Siva's mum and sisters in 30. Got it?" Marcus handed us our keys and we nodded, racing to the elevator.

Nathan wrapped his arms around my waist and kissed my neck, "You smell nice Sophie," he obnoxiously smelled me and said, "Mmmm."

"Ew! Nathan I smell FOUL. I've been travelling!" I pushed him off of me and giggled. "You seriously need a girlfriend," I added, winking.

"I have my eyes set on a girl, but she's kind of off limits," he said. I blushed and walked over to the room door, towing my luggage behind me.

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When I walked in, I saw a HUGE bathtub right in the livingroom of the suite. There was a couch with a television in front of it and a full kitchen, the bedroom had a king sized bed and like 15 pillows. It was amazing.

"Can't we just stay in Belfast forever?" I asked Nathan.

"I wish! This room is insane!!" He jumped up and down on the bed and grabbed my hands.

"Sophieeee jump with me!"

I giggled and gave in, jumping up anddown on the bed. Nathan grabbed my waist and pulled me onto the bed on top of him. I felt my heart skip a beat and my breath hitch.

"Did you feel that?" He asked.

"I think so," I respond giggling.

"I like you Sophia."

"I like you too Nathan?"

"No, not like that. I really like you. I wanna take you out."

"Nate.. Max would kill us both."

"Who cares! We're adults."

"Yes but I don't want something to happen and us end up hating each other. Max will always be my brother and I would die if I knew I caused tension between the two of you," I attempted to explain.

He sighed and kissed my forehead, "Whatever you think Soph. I can wait forever for you."

I smiled and right on cue, marcus busted in the room, "Hey Soph, cars downstairs waiting for you." I gave Nathan a sympathetic smile and ran out of the room.



"ALICE!!!" I screamed getting Siva's oldest sisters attention.

"SOPHIE!!!" she screamed, attacking me in a hug, "I missed you Soph!"

"I missed you too!"

I walked up to his mom, Melanie and hugged her next, "He cannot wait to see you guys, seriously he's been beaming with happiness all day."

"I miss my baby."

"I know and todays the day you're gonna see him!!"

We hopped into the van and started back to the hotel. Siva's younger sister's Eilee and Raja both told me all about how they want to go to cosmetology school like me and be a 'hair dooer' for a boy band.

"What boy band do you want to work for?" I asked.

"ONE DIRECTION!!!" they screamed in unison. Alice and I both snorted with laughter at the blissful ignorance of the 7 and 9 year olds.

"They're cute, yeah?" I asked.

"SO CUTE! Zayn is my favorite," Eilee said.

"Mine's Niall," Raja added.

I decided to leave out the fact that 1) Her brother would lose his mind if he heard them saying that and 2) I have Niall Horan's phone number.

We arrived back at the hotel and there were fans everywhere. I held Raja's hand and security guided us into the lobby.

"GIRLS!!" Siva screamed and the two little ones jumped on top of him. It was nice to see Siva so happy. I knew he missed them a ton. His mom was crying hugging her 'baby boy' and for once, everyone forgot about the band, and the drama, and even themselves. All they cared about was that Siva was with his family again and that made everyone happy.

Max put his arm around me and kissed the side of my head, "I forget sometimes how lucky I am to have my baby sister here with me. I'm glad you're here Soph."

I smiled, "Yeah I know. So am I."



We went to the arena and I set up all of my things. I did Jay's hair first.

"So Nathan was talking to me about you today.." He began.

"You sure this isn't confidential knowledge?" I asked.

"No way, he shouldn't tell me things about you if he doesn't want me to tell! He was just saying that he's really into you and wants to convince Max to let him ask you out."

I rolled my eyes.

"I'm not sure why he needs my brothers permission. I mean I know why. But still. Too complicated and gives Max way too much power."

"Yeah but I don't think Nathan cares."

"Probably not. Alright all done!" He got up and left.

Of course Nathan didn't care. He's Nathan Sykes and his goal in life is to get what he wants when he wants it, and he almost always succeeds. While my brothers goal is to make sure I'm a forty year old virgin, which at this point in time, he's succeeding at as well.


Next was Max.

"I'm not sure why I have you here, I don't put makeup on you and I just cut your hair two days ago." I laughed.

"I know, but apparently my sides are uneven."

I gave him a shocked look, "Who said that! They are not!"

He grinned, "Nathan."

"I'm gonna shave his head next. Make him look like an alien," I added, half serious.

"I'll grab him and let him know," he responded, laughing hysterically as he ran out of the room.



Moments later Nathan came in, smiling. "Yes love?"

"Max's sides are NOT uneven!!!" I yelled.

"I know but I wanted extra time with my favorite George.. don't tell Max," He sat in the chair as I fixed his hair, adding gel and blowdrying. I covered him with some bronzer so the lights didn't wash him out.

"You would be a very pretty girl Sykes, anyone ever told you that?" I asked cheekily.

"Maybe! not as pretty as you though," He stood up and kissed my cheek.

"Wish me luck!" As if he needed it.


I knew if I developed feelings for Nathan then things could get messy. But he clearly was not backing down. I walked to the side stage and sat on one of the speakers. It was my favorite place to watch the shows from. I could see EVERYTHING. The boys and the crowd. They were decent tonight, the crowd was very loud, and every once and a while Nathan would sing a verse and look directly at me. I felt butterflies in my stomach, trying so hard to ignore his flirtatious gestures. When they began their closing song, I went back to my station to get all of my things. I felt sweaty hands cover my eyes.

"Nathan get off of me! you're sweaty and gross!" I complained. He removed his hands and acted like he was backing off, but at the last moment he wrapped me into a hug. "Ughh you're so foul!" I whined.

"You're coming out with us tonight? Right?" He asked hopefully.

"Yeah sure. I just need to change."

I grabbed my extra clothes and threw them on, not paying attention to the smirking boy watching. "you look hot Sophie!" He said proudly.

Max walked by and smacked him upside his head, "STILL MY SISTER MATE," he yelled in passing.

I laughed and grabbed my purse off of the table, "Come on Nathan, time to drink and be merry."

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We got to the club and sat at a VIP table in the back corner.

"This is crazy," I said shaking my head. There were people everywhere, tons of girls on the first floor singing 'Glad You Came' and flashing my brother and the rest.

"OKAY ON THAT NOTE, I NEED A FUCKING DRINK!" I laughed walking down to the bar.

"What can I get you love?" The bartender asked.

"Just a Jack and Coke please!" I looked back over to the swarm of girls who had made their way up to the table, "Uh.. Make that a double."

He handed me the drink and I made my way up back up to the table. I pushed through a couple of girls and saw something I did not need to see.

Max and Nathan both getting lap dances from two fans. I felt my stomach drop and all of the blood rush to my head. "Christ," I mumbled grabbing my purse.

"SOPHIE WAIT!" Nathan called after me.

"It's fine Nathan, seriously. I'm just gonna go home. Have fun okay?" I held back tears and pushed him out of my way.

I heard Max yell after Nathan, "Let her go man, she's fine. She's just being dumb," I stopped for a moment, deciding whether or not to scream at someone. But I didn't. I just walked out of the building and down to the car.

"Take me back to the hotel?" I asked.

"Sure Ms. George," he replied.



I watched all of the people drunk on the busy bar filled street. Belfast was supposed to be the best few days. But no. I decided to give in to Nathan's flirting and sure enough, I got burned. I know I shouldn't have been upset, we're not dating. But still, it kind of sucked. We pulled up to the hotel and I saw at least 100 girls outside. "Ms. George, Security is telling me to take you around back," I nodded.

Why are their girls at the hotel? It's like midnight and all of the boys are at the bar. Weird.

I climbed out of the car, thanking the driver. I pulled out my phone to call Marcus hoping for an explanation on the fans. I felt something hit me and I fell to the ground.

"Oh! Sorry love! I didn't see you there," I held my head and cringed.

"It's fine, I wasn't really paying attention. My fault," I opened my eyes and looked at the boy and
his friends.

"Hey Sophia!" Niall said.

"Oh, hey! You guys are staying here too? I'm surprised they'd take on all of the fans in one hotel."

They looked at eachother, clearly confused.

"Well.. The Wanted is stating here too.."

"Ahhh okay that makes sense! What are you doing out here alone?" Liam asked. I was still glaring at Louis who knocked me onto my ass and he was attempting to look friendly.

"I just got back from the club. Didn't want to deal with it anymore," I rolled my eyes, thinking about Nathan.

"Well, why don't you come out with us? We're going to get some food," Niall smiled.

"Yes, it'll be fun! Come on!" Harry pleaded.

I thought about it for a moment. I knew I was mad at my brother but this was a little much using revenge.

"I don't think that's a good idea.." I said.

They were all laughing and having a good time and honestly I was jealous. I missed playing around and having friends.

"Come on Sophia, what's the worst that could happen?" Louis said, smiling.

"What am I supposed to do? My brother would KILL me if he knew I was with you guys.." I said, fearing the idea.

"Come on he'll be fine! Live a little!" Louis grabbed my hips and pulled me down the street.

I knew damn well my brother and the rest of the band would kill me if they knew what I was doing. But, in this moment I couldn't care less. They seemed fun, exciting, new. I needed space and didn't know Belfast like everyone else did. I was sick of being known as 'Max George''s sister. I wanted to be my own person. Maybe part of the reason I was so intrigued by them was because I knew it was 'forbidden'. All of the boys, including my brother, were way too over protective. I liked the idea of pissing them off for a change. I was tired of playing by everyone else's rules.

I looked at the hopeful boys and grinned, "Let's go before they come back and realize I'm gone."

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