Riptide

Finally, the performance was over and the crowd went nuts. Mel leaned into Casey and said, "After that I may have to fight you." She teased.

Casey just kept staring in awe of the boys.

Mel rolled her eyes. "Really are you like 14 or something?"

Casey finally snapped out of her trance. "It wouldn't hurt for you to act 14 now and again....MOM." she teased.

Mel shook her head and smiled. Just then she felt her phone vibrate. When she saw the number a worried look came across her face.

Casey noticed this and put her hand on Melanie's forearm. "Everything alright chica?"

"I hope so." She said then picked up her phone in panic. "Hello? Yes this is she." There was a brief pause then Mel said, "Well, do it then. Yes I give permission."

Casey smiled realizing that it was not an emergency situation. She become accustomed to these types of phone calls with Mel.

Just then the boys started another song, "Glad You Came" also an acoustic version. Casey smiled like a little schoolgirl as the song started. As Nathan began the song she said to herself, "She's lucky I asked her to have him. I may just take him myself and....."

Her thoughts were interrupted when Mel stood beside her and playfully bumped into her arm. "Hey, sorry about that."

Casey, not taking her eyes off the boys waved her hand signifying that she was okay with it.

"You really are insane gurlie."

Mel then turned to continue watching the boys perform. Watching Nathan perform was a little too addicting. She glanced over at Casey with her mouth open in this weird sort of surprised smile that seemed frozen in time. Oh god, I never want to look like that, she thought to herself.

After the song was over, she checked her watch and Casey could tell she was worrying over nothing. "Mel, don't worry." She said clearly talking about the phone call."

Mel didn't look convinced. "I should go, maybe?"

Casey cupped Mel's face in her hands. "Melanie, no you took care of it. Don't worry so much okay hun?"

Melanie shrugged then watched as the bodyguards escorted the fans off the beach. It only took a few seconds for the dance music to resume and for everything to go back to enjoying themselves.

Casey put her arm around Mel and pulled her in for a sideways hug. They both smiled as the stood cheek to cheek.

Just then Jay and Nathan walked by laughing about something.

Casey straightened up and nudged Mel. "Hello boys."

It took Jay a second and then he smiled recognizing the ladies. "HEY!" he shouted then pulled Casey in for a tight hug.

Nathan's smile faded as he noticed Mel standing there. By the look on her face it was obvious she now knew that he wasn't just a regular bloke. He had no idea what to say. Normally he had a lot to say, could blab on about anything, but this was awkward. Was he a liar? Was she gonna go "TW fan" on him?

Jay released Casey and could feel the tension. "Eh let me make you a drink." He said then took her hand and pulled her away. She looked back and Mel and mouthed the words, Oh my god.

Mel shook her head and smiled. She then turned back to Nathan. She broke the silence by saying, "I'm still gonna call you Beebs you know."

Nathan smiled in relief. "Good cause he is much better looking than I am."