CHAPTER SIXTEEN

We jammed into the hotel elevator with our 6 suitcases, chattering.

"So, what's on the agenda?" I asked Zac.

"We're staying one night here, then moving out and heading for the US." Zac explained.

"More moving?!" Jess groaned. It's not like she was the one who had to haul along 'our' suitcases.

"Yeah." I smiled maliciously. "So where are we staying?"

"Since it's one night, you're staying in our room."

"Is that wise? I mean Jessie gets hormonal with guys around!" I asked, and got a thump on the head.

Ping! the elevator told us our floor was here and we luggeg out, down a long corridor, and finally to the Hanson's suite.

"Ooo, a little bit below my standards, but this'll do." I said, eyeing the large white living room, spotlessly kept.

"Yeah." Zac said. "They're herrrrrrrrrrre!" he yelled.

"Coming." answered a faint voice. A familiar voice.

I was suddenly shaking. "I think I wanna-" I started, backing away, but stopped as Isaac came from a door off the side.

"Guys!" he cried. "Jess, Kris, Jam. How are ya?" he said, giving us each a hug.

"Crap." Jamie mumbled, look a bit post-airsick.

"Great!" Jess chirped to cover her sister's complaint.

"Fine-o." I said, giving Ike a huge hug, relieved.

"Hey, you okay?" Ike asked Jamie.

"Yeah." she mumbled, giving Kris a desperate glance.

"I don't think you are." I said, knowing that look. "I'll take you to the bathroom." I murmured, asking Ike where the bathroom was, and guiding Jamie into it.

"Hey all." came a third voice. Kris stiffened.

"'Ey Taylor." Jess greeted.

"Hi Taylor." Zac mocked.

"Nice to meet you, Tay." Isaac followed.

"Hi to you too." Taylor replied sarcastically.

I stiffened as I felt his eyes land on my back. "Hmm." I mumbled hastily, and hurried Jamie to the bathroom.

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