Black Keys

After the interview I couldn’t help but think ‘why have I just said something like that?’. I should have told them how they really are, but I didn’t and it annoyed me. Im kind of glad I did say it though, because the question had been directed at Claire and if she had said how I feel, then well she would get bad press about it.

Once we got back to the bus, I couldn’t help but hold my breath when we walked in. Walking through the door, I saw Kevin was sat on the sofa watching music videos. Once again Jordan and Nick were no where to be seen. Claire and I walked into the bunk area together after Kevin gave me a death glare.

“So how did you sort it?” I asked, wanting to know how she had managed to make it so I wouldn’t get snide comments from Kevin anymore.

“Let’s just say I’ve seen a different side to Joe Jonas.” Claire said.

Once she spoke she realised that he was in his bunk on his laptop. Blushing deep red, she grabbed the pad that I left on her bunk and dragged me into the practice room.

“What was that, did you just blush?” I asked, shocked that Claire was blushing because she didn’t normally get embarrassed.

“I didn’t.” Claire protested before moving her eyes to look at the floor.

“You like him don’t you!” I exclaimed, half happy and half annoyed.

“Well somewhere between telling him we were leaving, and seeing the look in his eyes, I mean he almost looked sorry. I realized I liked him.” Claire replied hesitantly.

“Let me guess this song, is about him.” I said as I read the lyrics.

Claire nodded before pressing some of the keys on her keyboard. I sat down by the side of Claire, ready to learn the beat so that I could add the guitar in.

Feels like I have always known you
And I swear I dreamt about you
All those endless nights I was alone
It's like I've spent forever searching
Now I know that it was worth it
With you it feels like I am finally home.

Claire sang as I started to experiment with the strings on my guitar.

Falling head over heels
Thought I knew how it feels
But with you it's like the first day of my life.

By the time Claire had got to the chorus, I had found the right tune to match in with the song. Claire smiled at me and we played the rest of the song.

“That’s a really good song, it’s different from the rest because they were all about brake ups but this is something new.” I commented Claire.

“Even if it is about the jerk’s brother.” I mumbled before leaving the studio so that I could update our blog because Claire never does.

Grabbing my laptop off of my bunk, I walked into the living area. Sliding behind the table and onto one of the seats, I turned on my laptop. As I logged onto mine and Claire’s blog, I hummed along to the song Claire had written that was still stuck in my head. It’s a really good song, it just so happens that’s it about that’s complete jerks brother. Ill have to live with it though.

“You know what, this little pack Claire and Joe have going doesn’t change anything” Kevin’s voice came from behind the table.

“That’s nice to know” I grumbled, not taking my eyes off of the screen as I typed.

“Im being serious, precious, even though they are not suddenly getting on, my feelings haven’t changed. I like Claire, but I still hate you.” His sharp words rang in my ears, but I blocked them out.

“Well isn’t that nice. Ill be sure to tell Claire you like her. And don’t worry, I still hate you too. Im doing this for Claire. Now if you don’t mind, im busy” I responded, still my eyes didn’t leave the computer screen.

“Whatever.” With that Kevin turned around and walked away.

“Screw it” I slammed my fist against the table, unable to concentrate.

“What was that?” Jordan came onto the bus, Nick just behind.

“Me, sorry” I mumbled.

“Oh right, where’s Claire?” Jordan asked, looking around the room.

“She was in the studio before, working on a new song.” I shrugged as I signed into my emails.

Scanning them, I saw I had a few from Myspace about new friends, a few from Facebook about messages from people I went to school with and a few random chain mails. Deleting most of them, I signed onto my Myspace.

“Oh cool.” Jordan smiled.

“Yeah, do you know what, im really bored. I didn’t think id be like this while we were on tour, but no, im my usual boring self” I smiled as I flicked through the friend requests.

“You’re always bored Lauren.” Claire smirked as she came into the room and sat next to me, looking over my shoulder.

“That’s what I said Claire.” I laughed slightly.

“Oh right, well never mind. Who are all these people?” Claire smiled gently.

“Random people, fans and stuff I guess” shrugging I clicked accept all.

“Fair enough. Have you finished the blog?”

“No, I don’t have a clue what to write and then HE came over. Oh yeah, you’re liked, im not” I shrugged as I laughed slightly.

“What are you on about?” Claire asked me while she looked at me like I had gone mad.

“Kevin likes you, but he still hates me” I laughed again.

“You need some sleep Lauren, you’re going weird.” Claire smiled slightly as she stood and went to the fridge, obviously getting some red bull.

“Ive always been weird Claire, that’s why you love me. And I probably do need sleep, but if I go in there, there’s a risk I may wake up with no hair or something”

“Don’t be stupid. And yes, you have always been weird.” Claire smiled as she sat down on the sofa.

“Fine then, ill go to bed and get some sleep later. Deal?” I asked, sticking out my little finger.

“Deal.” Claire smiled in triumph.

“Im going now, well, im going to put my pyjamas on anyway.” I smiled at Claire, Jordan and then Nick.

“Alright” Claire smiled back.

Walking off to the bunks I saw Kevin walk into the studio, pleased he wasn’t in at the bunks I smiled. Walking in, Joe looked up from his laptop. He was sat in his bunk, laptop perched on his lap. I nodded at him, before grabbing my pyjamas and going into the bathroom to change.

Emerging from the bathroom, blue pyjamas on, my hair tied back in a messy pony tail and no make up on, I smiled. When I got into the bunk area, Joe was still there, typing away on his laptop. No Kevin though, thank god. Claire, Nick and Jordan were all in the living area. I know that because I heard them when I came out of the bathroom.

“Hi” I smiled at Joe, trying to make an effort for Claire’s sake.

“Hi” he smiled back quickly before looking back at the screen of his laptop.

“Uhm… sorry about everything. Well, im not sorry for acting the way I do towards Kevin but I am sorry for being awkward with you. I only done it because you seemed to hate me and Claire.” I smiled again awkwardly before sliding into my bunk.

“That’s fine. I understand, I wasn’t exactly the nicest person ever.” He shrugged.

“Well, as long as im forgiven, you’re forgiven.” I smiled before sliding under the covers on my bunk.

“It looks like we’re both forgiven then.” He smiled before going back to what he was doing.

“Yup.” I returned the smile; he really is a nice guy.

“Uhm, Lauren. You know earlier, when you and Claire came in from the interview?” Joe looked at me, almost worried.

“Yeah, what about it?” I looked at him, turning to face him, my legs crossed.

“Well, what Claire said… about seeing a different side of me or something?” He nodded at me, as if to get me to explain.

“Look, Joe, Claire does like you, but only since last night when you helped us. Well mostly her. She said, when she saw you once she’d said about us leaving, you looked almost sad.” I shrugged, not really knowing how to tell Joe Claire liked him.

“Oh right, thanks Lauren.”

“That’s ok.” I smiled before turning on the spot and lying down.

“I like her too.” Joe muttered, I wasn’t sure if I was supposed to have heard so I ignored it.

Pulling the black curtain, I shut myself off from the rest of the bus. Sliding in my headphones, I turned on my ipod. The music’s very quite, but it blocks out the noise slightly, helping me to sleep. As I drifted to sleep, I could swear I heard Kevin and Joe arguing about something, but decided to ignore it. I need sleep and they weren’t going to stop me from having it, even if they were killing each other.