You Have My Attention

Remi hated to admit it, but she was surprised by the bands performance. She would never tell John how great he in fact was, but he definitely surprised her. She was a bit dazed once it ended simply because she enjoyed it so much.

"Come on." Nick stated and she gave him a look, "Where to?"

"It's a tradition we started. They play a hometown show, we all meet up at 8123 and hang out and have fun."

"81 what?" She questioned as she followed him, Kayla and Eric out.

Eric laughed, "It's just our hangout place."

"It's not just our hangout place. It's actually a record label now." Nick stated and she nodded as if any of it was making any more sense.

"You'll see, ok?" Nick replied chuckling from her confused expression. They drove for not too long before pulling up to a building.

"Well who's record label is this?" She questioned and he chuckled, "The Backstreet Boys."

She couldn't help but laugh, "Dammit."

The group laughed as they walked in, the first to arrive obviously.

"Dude, I did order pizza." Eric stated as he sat in a chair.

"Good, I'm going to make a beer run."

"Wait, and leave me with him?" Remi asked before she even knew what she was saying.

"What's wrong with me?!" Eric asked defensively.

"You talk a lot. Like, tons."

Nick was now in a fit of laughter as Eric's mouth fell open before he was able to compose himself.

"Everyone likes me. In fact you're kidding yourself if you say otherwise."

Kayla chuckled interjecting before it continued, "Fine, we will wait until the others get here. It should be any minute now actually."

"Seriously?!" Eric asked more so to Remi than the others.

Before she could speak a familiar voice filled the room, "Seriously what?"

Remi looked over to see John walking in and of course Eric immediately spoke, "Remi thinks I talk too much!"

"Well you do." He responded seriously as he sat beside her. Eric crossed his arms, "Fine, I won't talk tonight and we will see how boring it actually is."

John chuckled, ignoring his dramatic friend before looking at the girl, "So?"

"So what?"

"You liked the show." He replied, a wide smile now on his face like he could just read her mind.

"It was ok."

"You're lying."

"It wasn't bad like I assumed."

"You enjoyed it."

"Pat's a good drummer."

"You definitely are going to go to another."

"If I'm made to I will."

"Bet you want our cd now. I'll get you them."

"Not necessary." She replied and looked up to see Nick and Kayla staring at her and John.

"What?" She asked and Nick shook his head, "You two are ridiculous."

"What's ridiculous is Kennedy dropping the bottle of whiskey on the pavement!" Pat shouted as he walked in with the rest of the guys.

"I'm going to go get another!" The guy defended.

"Well come with me and Kayla...and Eric since I feel bad for him."

Eric glared at him and Remi couldn't help but laugh.

"I don't like this one." Eric said pointing at Remi as he headed for the door.

"What? I surprisingly do and I never like anyone John dates." Jared replied as he fell onto the couch.

"What?! I'm not dating John!" She spoke loudly and John shot a look at her, "Why must you make it sound like it would be the worst thing you ever did in your life?!"

"It probably would be!"

Garrett laughed as he sat down in a chair close enough for her to talk to but far enough way where she wanted to just stare at him.

"I'm sorry! I just assumed!" Jared said trying to calm the argument.

"It's ok. I don't think I would ever date anyone in a band. No offense." She spoke making sure she looked away from Garrett.

"I wouldn't either if I was a girl. I don't even know how my girlfriend does it." Jared replied, "I mean I'm glad she does, but I'm gone a lot."

Remi chuckled, "I guess if you love someone it doesn't matter really."

"Do you have a boyfriend?"

"I hope not because she flirts with me a lot." John interjected and she scoffed, "In your dreams O'Callaghan. No, I don't have a boyfriend."

"Why? Did you cheat on him? Or do you date shitty guys? Or are you a player?" John of course asked.

"Shut up. And none of those." She said shoving John lightly. He laughed as he relaxed in his seat, "They need to hurry up. I think I might fall asleep."

"John want to sleep before drinking?! The world is ending!" Garrett joked causing Remi to chuckle.

"I just played a show give me a break!" He whined relaxing his head on Remi's shoulder. She patted his cheek playfully, "I'm pretty exhausted just from watching it."

Garrett laughed as he relaxed his arms on his knees, leaning closer to her, "Enjoyed yourself that much, huh?"

"Something like that." She replied with a smile and he couldn't help but return it once their eyes met.

"Going to make my drinks for me all night?" She asked jokingly and Garrett shrugged, "I don't know, are you going to ask nicely instead of shoving your cup in my face?"

"I did not do that."

"Oh you so did." He teased.

"Whatever you say."

The guys finally returned not too long after and so did the pizza. Of course that meant, not to anyone's surprise, John wasn't tired anymore.

"You know..." Remi stated as she came up beside Garrett who was opening one of the bottles of alcohol Kennedy had bought.

"Maybe you should become a bartender if this band thing doesn't work out."

He chuckled as he held out a red cup for her, "And you do realize you are the only person I'm making drinks for right?"

"And I do appreciate it."

He chuckled as his eyes locked with hers. Which caused her to grow nervous all over again and she spat out the first thing she could think of.

"Why are you so quiet?" She asked and he chuckle, "I'm not. I'm just not as chatty as John."

"Mhm. Or annoying."

Garrett smiled, "Definitely not."

Remi couldn't help but laugh as she brushed her hair behind her ear. She didn't know why she found herself so much quieter around him, but she found it happening more often than she wanted.

"I wanna show you something." He spoke confidently and she just stared at him as he picked up his beer. He urged her to follow and she didn't question it as he led her up a flight of stairs. He gave her a grin once they reached a door he had to unlock.

"Come on." He stated as he opened it.

She followed him out, the night air now hitting her body. He grabbed her wrist and pulled her further onto the roof and over to the side of the building.

"Now this is where we should be partying." She stated in awe over the Arizona skyline once she was able to stop thinking about his hand on her.

"Nah, I'm glad we don't."

She looked over at him as he leaned onto the brick wall.

"Why is that?"

"Because when you wanna get away this is the perfect place."

She nodded as she scanned the area. There were a few chairs around and a hammock someone had set up. He was right. It would be nice just to come up here and sit, the noises of the city the only thing in your ears.

"Do you come up here a lot?" She asked and he shrugged looking out into the night as he sipped his beer, "Sort of, I assume. I can't think when I'm around all them for a long time."

She chuckled, "Makes sense."

He nodded as he walked over and sat in the hammock.

"You know..." She stated as she sat down her drink before sitting beside him, both of them sinking further into it, their legs hanging over since they were both laying the wrong way you were suppose to. The smell of him was now intoxicating and she didn't know if it was just the alcohol but she couldn't help but wonder if she in fact had a small crush on him.

"You may be my favorite Backstreet Boy." She said ignoring her over working mind and he couldn't help but laugh which caused her to do the same.

"Yeah? Well you may be my favorite of John's girlfriend." He replied. She elbowed him lightly and he laughed once more as they both relaxed and stared up at the clear sky.

"I like it here." She whispered out as she relaxed her head against his shoulder.

"I figured you would."

She breathed in, taking in the silence and the comfort of being next to him which she found odd simply because she barely knew him but she decided to not think about that right now.