In Prague.
Okay, so she doesn’t want to tell me where she is. Maybe she’s worried I’ll join her. I wouldn’t put it past myself. I was looking forward to hanging out in the bus with everyone, but walking around Prague with Mia is tempting.
Austin
It’s not nice to bail on someone’s party without letting them know first.
Mia
I would’ve RSVP’d if I thought you’d miss me.
You’re the one person I really wanted to come.
I’m not about to say that. Or even acknowledge it. Yeah, I’m attracted to Mia.
Really attracted to her.
But all her signals say, “Back off,” and even if they didn’t, it’s not like I have time for a relationship. The life I lead isn’t conducive to anything but short-lived connections with women, and making things weird with Mia wouldnothelp this tour.
So far, I’ve been giving extra padding to her reasons for disliking me. It’s probably the safest way forward.
Austin
I was more worried about you missing me *wink emoji*
Mia
Never stop dreaming, Austin.
Smiling slightly, I stick my phone in my back pocket and focus on having fun with everyone present, including the friend of one of the sound guys who’s been staring at me through her lashes since she got here.
9
MIA
Prague is paradise.I’m convinced of that by the time I’ve walked across Charles Bridge toward Malá Strana and the castle. It’s 11 p.m., but the city is bustling with tourists. The charm factor is off the charts, and I shoot off a couple of picture texts to Gemma, even though they can’t do it justice.
I pull out my phone to take a video of the adorable street I’m standing at the bottom of. It slopes upward, the buildings lining it pretty pastel colors. The entire scene is full of so much cheer and energy.
The video gets cut short by a text message from Austin.
Babe
So you can order 20x30 prints for your bedroom.
Underneath is the photo of us from the meet-and-greet. Austin looks, of course, picture perfect, his cheek pressed against mine while I look half-confused, half-annoyed.
In the background, a few of the fans waiting in line are visible. One in particular looks like she wants to make a grab for the Sharpie in Austin’s hand and gouge my eyes out.
Mia
If the girl in the background doesn’t kill me first.
Babe
Oh, wow. Yeah. She’s…not happy.
Mia
