"Bye Ben. Dan and I are gonna go to Chick-Fil-A before the matinee," I say, waving good-bye to my best friend. "Wait, B, please let me come," he begs. I shake my head, "Sorry, but no."

"Belle," he says, a smile playing on his lips, "you have pretty eyes." I sigh, "Okay, if it's okay with Dan you can come." He jumps up, "Yes! I knew that would work, it always works on you."

He runs over to where Dan is standing. "Hey, can I come with?" He asks. "You always hang out with Belle, I want a turn," Dan points out. "Daniel, you have pretty eyes," Ben says. Dan shakes his head, "That only works on Belle."

Dan turns to me, "Come on kid, let's roll." I nod, "Be there in a second, Danny." I turn to Ben, "Sorry dude, we'll hang out later, I promise." Ben sticks out his pinky, "Pinky swear?" I grin, and lock my pinky on his, "Pinky swear."

I walk out of the bus, still feeling slightly guilty for leaving Ben, but I catch up with Dan. "I'm ready for some delicious chicken!" I exclaim. Dan chuckles, "The smallest things excite you, B." I shrug, "I live on a tour bus with gross, disgusting guys. I'll take any chance I have to get off that bus."

"Hey, I'm not gross! Or disgusting!" Dan exclaims, "And you're the one that decided to come with us on the road." I hold my hands up in defense, "I was offered a job with Disney, you really think I'd say no?"

We get to the Chick-Fil-A, and hop in the winding line. "Dan, uh I forgot my purse, can you pay for my food?" I ask. "Again?" He says raising an eyebrow, "You always seem to forget your purse when we go somewhere." I shrug, "You're the one who's always rushing me out the door."

"Fine, I'll pay. But this is last time," he says sternly. I giggle, "Okay, dude. Whatever." Once we finally get our food, we have to walk back to the bus.

"I feel really guilty that I didn't get Ben anything," I sigh. "He'll just steal your food," Dan points out. "I know, we have to get him something so he doesn't!" I exclaim. "Well, you're not using any more of my money," he says.

"Yes I am!" I exclaim, "I have to get Ben something. If you don't let me, I'll just give him your food." Dan shakes his head, "Belle, there's no way I'd ever let you do that." Dan wins the argument, and I get back to the bus with no food for Ben.

I walk as quietly as I can into the bus, a few feet behind Dan. "Daniel! Belle! You're back," Zach exclaims. I put a finger to my lips, "Shut up Zachary! Benjamin can't know I'm here."

Joshua and Ben enter this section if the bus laughing. I duck, attempting to hide behind Jacob. "Belle? Is that you?" Ben asks, walking towards me. I walk around Jacob, hoping to avoid Ben.

I feel somebody's warm breath on my neck, I turn around and see Ben's familiar blue eyes. "So B, did ya get your best friend anything?" He asks. I don't quite know how to answer so I try changing the subject, "I really like your hoodie, Joshua."

"Did ya? Did ya? Did ya?" Ben asks, jumping up and down like a kid. I shake my head, "Okay fine, I didn't. Daniel was being a meanie and wouldn't let me get you anything."

I take my food into the Girlsies part of the bus, and open the bag, knowing I'm safe. Once all the chicken and waffle fries are done, I head back out to the bus' main room.

"Ben's looking for you," Chaz says, pointing to where some of the guys' stuff is. I nod, thanking Chaz, and quickly enter the room where my best friend is.

"Ben, what do you want?" I ask. "I want to do this," he says. I feel his hands on my sides and stomach as he begins tickling me. "Benjamin Tyler Cook, stop! I have to work on my homework," I say, gasping for air. Ben reluctantly stops.

I get my pencil and textbooks, and sit on the couch. DeMarius sits next to me, "Hi." I nod, "Hey dude."

"Whatcha working on?" He asks me. I point to the Algebra problem on the page, "This junk." He laughs, "The only time in my life when I've needed algebra is when I have to help you with it."

I playfully shove him, "Thanks for your encouragement, DeMarius." He nods, "Anytime!" I close the textbook and decide to stop doing homework. "You just started," DeMarius points out. "Thank you for telling me that, genius," I say, leaving the room.

Mike is sitting in the kitchen. "Hey bro!" I exclaim. "What's up?" He asks casually. "Water," I reply. "What?" He asks, channeling his inner Jeremy Jordan. "I need water," I repeat. "You never answered my question, so I'll just ask it again. What's up?" Mike practically screams.

I smile, before answering with, "The ceiling." I then leave the kitchen, with a bottle of water. "Hey! Get back here!" Mike says. I shake my head, and go into the Girlsies room again.

There is furious knocking on the door, but Stephanie and I ignore it, knowing Mike will soon get tired and walk away.

My phone buzzes, with a text from Jeff.

Why is Mike furiously knocking on the Girlsies door?

I smile and type back an answer.

I answered his question, but he is not happy with my reply.

I hear voices outside the door, and Jeff walks inside with Mike in tow. "Hello," I greet them. Jeff waves, "Hi ladies."

"Michael here, has something to say to you, Belle," Jeff informs me. I nod, "Go ahead Mike." Mike grins, and says, "What's up?" I laugh, "Still the ceiling, homie."

Mike shakes his head, and leaves angrily. Jeff massages his temples, "What am I going to do with him?" I follow him out of the room.

Sky walks into the bus, "Guys, everybody in the theater!" I hear various groans, as the boys gather all the stuff we'll need for that week.

Stephanie, Angela, and I grab our bags, and follow Sky, who already took his stuff inside, into the theater.

"Beautiful. This theater is stunning," I sigh, almost dropping my stuff. Sky nods in agreement, "Can't wait to be up on that stage."

Behind us, Nico and Nick enter the theater. "It's stunning", Nico says. I laugh, "I just said the same thing!" He raises an eyebrow, "Really?" I nod. He grins, and holds up his hand for a high five, "Awesome girl!"

"Come on, hon, dressing rooms are this way," Angela says, tapping my arm. I nod, and follow her lead. The second I get all my stuff sorta set up, there's a knock at the door. I open it to see Ben smiling. "Hi-hi," he greets me.

"Ugh what do you want?" I ask him, pretending to be disgusted. "Excuse me?" He asks, placing his hands on his hips. "I said, what do you want?" I repeat myself, staring him down.

"So now I'm not supposed to talk to my best friend, okay. Bye Belle, I thought we were friends," he says, turning to go. I grab his arm, "Fine what is it weirdo?"

"Wanna go with Josh, DeMarius, Sky, and I to Walmart?" He asks. I shrug, "Why not?" We leave the theater and find Josh, DeMarius, and Sky waiting impatiently.

"Hey, nice of ya to join us grandpa!" Josh exclaims. "Shut it!" Ben says, playfully punching Josh. "Come on guys, Walmart's waiting," Sky points out. I jump onto Sky's back, "Onward trusty steed!"

We get to Walmart, and walk to the $5 movie bin. I'm still riding Sky, my trusty steed. Ben and Josh are being crazy while DeMarius pretends he doesn't know us.

"I do not know these people!" DeMarius loudly exclaims, whilst sifting through the movies. We all dig around with him. "Ooh, somebody should buy me this movie!" Josh exclaims, holding up The Princess Bride.

"I have that movie," I point out. He shrugs, "But I don't Belle." Ben snatches the movie from Josh, "Joshy, I can't believe you don't have this movie. It's like a classic dude."

Josh sighs, "Fine, I'll just buy it for myself." After some more browsing, Josh buys his movie, and we go back to the theater.

This week is Dan, Stephanie, Angela, Jacob, and Vincent's last week. Everybody's really sad to see them leave, but we're ready to get to know the new cast members better.

"Jacob, I can't believe you're leaving," I sigh, feeling the tears in my eyes. He shrugs, not knowing the words to say. He engulfs me in a hug. Even though we haven't hung out that much, I'm gonna miss him like crazy.

I watch in awe through soundcheck. Dan is a fantastic Jack. I really don't want him to leave. After the matinee, and show that day, we all sit in the lobby of our hotel and talk about our favorite memories together.

"My favorite moment was when Dan forgot his hat right before Santa Fe, and he went to take it off, but it wasn't there," I say. We all laugh until our sides hurt, and until we're crying.

It's not going to be the same without any of them. I'll probably still call or text them all at least once a week. They've become family, and not to quote the show, but a family looks out for each other. I know we'll all support each other in whatever the future holds.

As I walk into the room I share with Stephanie, I smile. I'm going to make the most of this last week with them. "Hey, Steph, we don't have a show tomorrow or anything really. Wanna do something crazy spontaneous?" I ask. She nods, eagerly grinning, "Of course, dear, what would you recommend?" I shrug, "Maybe catch a late movie? I'll see if Dan and Ben would like to come."

I pull out my phone and send a text to both of them.

Wanna catch a late flick with me & Steph?

Ben replies almost immediately:
What movie we seeing?

I type back my answer:
Idk whatever's showing. Grab Dan and meet in the lobby in 10.

I put my phone away, and slip on my converse. "Stephanie, ready to go?" I ask. She nods, "Of course Belle, let's roll." We get to the lobby, and sure enough Dan and Ben are waiting for us.

"Any good movies out now?" Dan asks me. I shrug, "Daniel, there's bound to be SOMETHING playing."

We get to the theater, and decide to see PAN. "Four tickets to PAN, please," Ben says. "Daniel, funny story," I sigh. "What is it this time, B?" He asks. "I only grabbed my phone. I don't have any money."

He sighs, "Fine." Dan lays money for two tickets on the counter, while Ben and Stephanie get the rest. "What are you gonna do without me, kid?" He asks. I shrug, "I guess I'll just have to get Ben or Sky buy me stuff all the time."

~*~

"Good good flick," Ben says, picking through the last of his popcorn. I nod in agreement, eating my last twizzler, "It was cool. What next?"

"Wanna go to our room and play Just Dance Disney Party?" Stephanie asks. "Yes! Benjamin, Daniel, you've gotta play with us!" I exclaim excitedly. "You, young lady," Dan says grinning, "have got to stop calling us by our full names."

We get back to the hotel, and Stephanie hooks up the wii, and puts on the non-stop shuffle. We each have our remotes, and the song starts. I smile at the familiar tune to Under The Sea.

After, we play for a while, we all get ready for bed. "Night B," Dan and Ben say, leaving the room. I frown, they leave tomorrow. Joey, and Stephen are great, and so's the rest of the new cast, but I'll miss them so bad.

\\Author's Note\\
I started writing this a while ago, before I knew of the cast change. Once the cast changed, I was excited to write about the new cast so much that I kinda rushed this all together. Sorry about that. The next chapters should be better.
~E