Standing Close To The Edge(Finished) by Danielle Palmer (the read aloud family txt) 📕

“Moe! Were here.” Alexis said bring me out of my thoughts. I helped her grab her bags while Danielle paid and then we headed towards the tour bus. The only probably we were on the wrong side of the gate. Luckily there wasn't any fans waiting outside the gate. I couldn't see Paul or anyone through the gate so I decided to climb it. I started climbing the gate but I was grabbed by my jacket and pulled down. “Excuse me Miss. but you can not climb the gate.” I looked at the guy and knew right away he worked here. “I'm Zayn's girlfriend and-” He instantly shook his head cutting me off. “No I'm sorry but your going to have to either go to the concert or leave. I understand you're a fan but this is overboard.” I looked at him like he was crazy. I went to say something but got cut off again.
“Adrian. Where have you guys been?” I looked over and saw Paul exiting the building and walking over to us. “Sorry we're late but we had no way to get in.” He nodded and told the guy who we were. The guys eyes widened and he apologized before unlocking the gate and letting us through. “It's cool. You're only going your job.” The guys smiled and re-locked the gate after letting us in. “Paul. This is Alexis. Alexis this is Paul the boys manager.” She smiled and shook his hand. He looked over-whelmed so me and Danielle asked to talk to him in private. We walked far enough so she couldn't hear our conversation.
“Paul I know this is a lot to ask but we were wondering if Alexis can ride with us to Toronto. We just helped her get out of a really bad relationship and she needs to leave so he doesn't try to get her again.” He sighed and rubbed the back of his neck. I noticed he did that whenever he was thinking. “I guess it's fine. She seems like a nice kid anyway.” He smiled causing me and Danielle to smile back. “20$ says Niall falls in love with her.” I say. Paul and Danielle exchange a look and nodded both shaking my hand. “Your on. 20$ says Harry falls in love with her.” Danielle smiled. Paul smiled evilly. “20$ says Louis falls in love with her.” He said causing us to bust out laughing. “Be prepared to give me 20$ each.” I said smiling and made my way back over to Alexis. This was going to be fun. I knew for a fact Niall was going to like her. I just made an easy 40$.
It only took us a second to put Alexis bag in the bus and then we headed into the boys dressing room. There was about 20 minutes until they had to go on stage. We would only have enough time to say hi and introduce Alexis and tell them what happened before going to our seats. We rushed down the hall, following Paul. It didn't take more than a minute to get there. All the guys were rushing around fixing there hair and getting their ear pieces placed. They didn't notice we walked in until the door was shut behind us. “Babe!” I smiled and hugged Zayn. He kissed me but only a quick peck before pulling back and keeping his arm around my waist. I looked over and Danielle and Liam were making out.
“Um guys.” I cleared my throat and they quickly pulled apart. There was a light blush on Danielle's cheek causing Liam to chuckle and pull her to his chest. “Well, anyways guys this is Alexis. Alexis well, you already know who these doofs are.” I get a few playful glares but it just made me laugh. “It's nice to meet you guys.” Alexis said. She looked a little shy and like she was trying not to fan girl. “Nice to meet you too.” They each take turns saying, except Niall. I looked over at Niall who looked like his eyes were stuck on her. His eyes moved down her body and flicked back up to her eyes. As soon as he saw her checking him out too and their eyes met, they both blushed and looked away. I knew it! At this minute I almost did a happy dance. I sent a smile to Danielle and received a playful glare. I knew this wasn't over yet but hey you can't change love at first sight.
I looked back and Danielle and nodded my head towards the door. “Guys can I talk to you in the hall?” The guys nodded and walked out into the hall following Danielle. Zayn kissed my forehead before following after them and shutting the door. I went and sat down motioning Alexis to sit down next to me. She didn't look as uncomfortable anymore so I decided to tease her. “So Niall huh?” She instantly started blushing and playing with the couch. “Girl he likes you.” She quickly shook her head at me. “Yeah right.” I smiled and shook my head. She was clueless. It's probably because the only relationship she has been in is an abusive one. Niall won't ever hurt her. He's to sweet and his accent is a plus. “You'll see.” I patted her leg reassuringly.
The door opened but no one walked in. “Adrian. Can you come out here for a second.” I raised my eyebrows. Zayn either ever calls me babe or love never my name. I slowly got up and walked out the door. Liam reached behind me and closed the door. All eyes were on me except Danielle. She had was looking every where but at me and I knew she said something she wasn't supposed to. Zayn reached over and grabbed my hand. I instantly thought he was going to pull up the sleeve so I quickly pulled my hand away. “I just wanted to see if your hand was fine. Danielle said you punched that guy.” I breathed a sigh of relief and gave him my hand. He his eyes widened at the sight of it. I snatched it back and looked at it myself. Just by looking at the bruise and I could feel the pain creeping on.
“That was not there a little while ago. Damn now I can feel it.” I pulled my hand away from him and started trying to move my fingers. None of them hurt except for my middle finger. “I didn't know you hit him that hard.” Danielle said. I smiled and shrugged my shoulders. “Looks like you got a pretty good hit.” Harry said laughing. Zayn shot him a glare that shut him up instantly. “Guys! 5 minutes.” Paul said walking down the hall. “Danielle there's a wrap in my backpack. Can you wrap up her hand.” Zayn asked. Danielle nodded and kissed Liam before going into the dressing room. “Have fun guys.” I kissed Zayn and hugged all the guys the best a could before going into the dressing room. “I'll put it on out there. We have to get to our seats.” I nodded and motioned Alexis to follow us.
Right when we got to our seats the count down started along with the screaming. The second they stepped on stage it got even louder. “Moe! Give me your hand!” Danielle shouted over the music. I gave her my right hand. She pulled up my sleeve and started at my wrist covering up some of the cuts along the way. When she got to my knuckles I winced. She folded it so it fit in between my fingers and then once back around my knuckles before tucking it in. “Thank!” She smiled and nodded before looking up at the stage. The guys were already on there second song. Before long they moved on to the twitter questions. Me, Danielle, and Alexis were laughing the whole time. It was cool that they always acted their normal self’s on stage for their fans. They sang their last couple of songs before thanking everyone and running off stage.
“Adrian!” I looked up and saw Paul motioning for me to go to him. I got up and walked over to the gate. “The fans went straight to the gate where the bus is so the guys are going to stay and sign stuff for awhile. You guys can wait in here our on the bus.” I nodded and told him we would just stay here. “Ok I'll come get you guys when we can leave.” I turned around and walked back over to Danielle and Alexis. “What did he need?” Danielle asked as I sat back in my chair. “We have to stay in here awhile so the guys can sign stuff outside then Paul's coming back to get us.” They both said ok and went back to being on their phone's. I pulled out my phone and sat on twitter. “Do you have a twitter?” I asked Alexis. She nodded and told me her name. Me and Danielle both followed her before I turned my phone off and put it back in my purse.
Some people were on stage gathering the guitars and then taking apart the drums. Another guy was walking around with a box picking up everything that was thrown on stage. “Do they keep everything that get's thrown on stage?” Alexis asked from beside me. She had also put her phone away and was watching. “Yeah everything but the bra's and panties.” She laughed a little before turning back to the stage. When the guy was finished picking up everything another guy started sweeping. “I don't feel like sitting here waiting.” Danielle huffed. “Let's go sit on the stage. Looks like their finished up. All the fans are gone to.” She shrugged and stood up. “Why not?” I smiled and pulled Alexis up.
The gates had a little opening so I opened it more before climbing on the table type thing and on to the stage. I helped Alexis up then she turned around and helped Danielle up. The lights that usually shine onto the stage were off while the lights in the audience were dimmed. “Wow.” Alexis mumbled as she looked out to the empty center. “I know I love it. You would never be able to tell it was this big of a place from sitting in the audience.” I said staring in awe. “I wonder how it looks when their up here and people are taking pictures with flash.” I nodded and so did Alexis. I should ask Zayn to some how take a picture of it or maybe a video.
“Guys let's go!” Paul yelled. Danielle and Alexis headed off first. I sighed and looked out one more time before following after them. The walk back to the bus was fast. They had pulled it up closer to the building so when we walked out the door it was only a couple steps to get there. “Have fun?” I asked sitting next to Zayn. He put his arm around my shoulders and smiled. “Always do.” I smiled and pecked his lips. “How was meeting the fans?” Danielle asked as she snuggled into Liam. Alexis had gladly sat by Niall after he scooted over and made room for her on one of the couches. “Wait is this a new bus?” I asked looking around again.
“Yeah we got a bigger bus. The back has a actual bed and there is 9 beds on the wall instead of 6. Plus another couch out here.” I shooked at first and then shook my head. It had been a week since we were actually on the bus so of course I wouldn't notice if they exchanged it. We all hung out and talked for awhile before we decided we should go to bed. The bus