right place right time.

Mandy knew something was wrong when she stretched her arm out and came in contact with skin. Fuck...what did I do yesterday? She gently pried an eye open and rolled over, facing the other way. Both of her eyes swung open when she saw Zack, laying in her bed and snoring like fucking crazy. "Oh, Christ." Mandy sat up and put her head in her hands, trying to figure out how she was going to get out of this one. "That's the last time I ever drink Jaeger," she mumbled to herself, swinging her legs over the side of the bed. Mandy stood up and rubbed her eyes, padding across her tiny little apartment to the kitchen.

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Alex hadn't actually gotten drunk the previous night. He always liked to have a clear, non hung over head the first day of tour. They were due to leave for the bus in about six hours-- he could party once they were on the road. With a yawn, he poured himself another glass of orange juice before moving to sit on the couch next to his dogs. "You guys ready to tour?" he asked, scratching Peyton's ears.

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Zack woke up suddenly when he heard water running. He sat up in bed and rubbed his eyes, trying to remember what had happened last night. He had gotten so wasted and he was feeling the after effects this morning. His clothes were on the floor and he realized he was in some girls bed. "Shit.." He mumbled as he got out of bed and began throwing his clothes on.

**

Zoe had woken up a little before Alex had this morning and was just now getting back from her jog. Alex was sitting on the couch with the dogs when Zoe walked in. "Hey babe." She said as she pulled off her tennis shoes and went to grab a much needed water bottle from the fridge.

Mandy waited for her coffee to made, rubbing her eyes. She couldn't believe that she slept with Zack the previous night. After she had PROMISED herself that she'd never do it. He was her dear friend-- nothing more. But add a little bit of alcohol into the mix and boom, they were groping each other and ending up in the sheets. Mandy sighed and sipped her coffee, trying to figure out what to do.

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Alex beamed and waggled his fingers at Zoe. "Hi, you." He spoke, getting off of the couch and following her to the kitchen. He leaned down and kissed the back of her head. "Are you all packed?" He asked, slinging his arms around her waist and putting his chin in the crook of her neck. "I can't wait to spend time with you in our cramped little bunk." Alex laughed.

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Zack finished getting dressed and went downstairs. He saw Mandy in the kitchen and stopped. "Hey, are you still going on tour with us?" He asked as he walked in and poured himself a cup of coffee. It hadn't hit him yet that he had slept with Mandy last night.

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Zoe giggled as she turned around in Alex's arms. "Of course I am. Well...sort of...I just need to pack some cute lingerie." She giggled, winking st him. "But right now what I need the most is a shower. I'm all gross from my jog."

Mandy nodded quietly, taking down another gulp of coffee. "Yeah," she whispered, rubbing some more sleep out of her eyes. "I just have to pack my camera and give Adam a call, and then I'll be ready." Mandy spoke quietly. She crossed her legs and tried to figure out something else to say.

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Alex nodded his head. "Yeah, you smell. Go take a shower." He teased, playfully nudging her before grabbing himself an orange juice from the fridge. Alex took a sip and headed back to the couch with the dogs.

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Zack nodded. "Well I'll see you in a little bit." He said as he finished his mug of coffee. He put his empty mug in the sink and then gave Mandy a quick kiss on the top of her head before walking out.

**

Zoe laughed before heading upstairs. She undressed and hopped in the shower. After she showered she got out and quickly got dressed in a pair of high waisted jean shorts with one of Alex's shirts that she had made into a cute little crop top. She pulled on her converse and brushed her teeth then began working on her hair and makeup.

Mandy rested her head on her arms and closed her eyes as soon as Zack left. This had to stop happening, or they were going to ruin the amazing friendship they had. She sat up and ran her hands through her hair and decided to go about her business--what little she had left to do before actually leaving her house and going on the road.

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Alex had been laying down on the couch with the dogs for about forty five minutes or so before he got bored. "Let's go get mama, guys." He spoke, getting up and heading upstairs. Alex took a right and headed to the bathroom. "Hey you." Alex spoke, poking Zoe in the shoulder.

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Zack went back to his house and showered before getting dressed and going downstairs and getting himself something to eat. When he finished eating he texted Jack to see if he had heard from Alex about what time they were supposed to meet at his house. As he waited for the response he started getting the rest of his stuff packed.

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"Hey yourself." Zoe said and kissed his cheek. "Do you want me to make us some lunch before the rest of the guys and Mandy show up?" She asked as she hung her towels up on the shower rail.

Mandy spent about fifteen minutes on the phone with Adam, confirming the fact that she was covering the first half of the tour. Once she finished up that conversation, she carefully packed up her camera and the various attachments, making sure she had everything she needed.

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Alex nodded his head. "Yeah. I would have made myself something but you know me and the stove really don't mix." He joked, rubbing Zoe's sides.

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Zoe laughed. "Yeah I don't want you setting something on fire again." She giggled and kissed his cheek. She headed downstairs to start them some breakfast.

Mandy finished up everything she needed to do and collapsed on the couch, rubbing her eyes. She reached for her phone and texted Zoe. You're going to kill me. Again. She added an emoji or two before heading upstairs to take a shower and change.

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Alex followed Zoe downstairs, sitting on the kitchen counter to watch her cook. "I love you," he spoke, poking her with a toe.