Austin urged me to sit in a seat next to Lee as the band continued to sing their song. I wanted to dance to this song but Austin’s smile was something I would rather watch. He crooked his finger and Oli, both Jack’s, Alex, Rian, Zack, Josh, Phil, Tino, Dan Flint, Kellin, Pete Wentz, Gus, Vic and Jaime flowed onto the dance floor.

“We worked hard on this.” Austin announced.

“I didn’t want to do this!” Oli complained even as he was shedding his suit jacket along with everyone else. Mayday Parade started jamming another song as the boys cracked their knuckles.

The words are coming, I feel terrible.

I couldn’t hold my laughter in as the whole group of men started dancing to the song. One moment they were dancing on their own and the next they had paired up. I couldn’t believe it when Austin pulled Oli into a dance move and he went willingly.

“I can’t believe he done this!” I exclaimed to Izzy who’d sat down next to me with a grin.
“Who’s idea did you think it was?” Izzy pointed to the front of the crowd to see Oli practically leading the dance. I grinned as Mayday Parade changed to Beyoncé’s single ladies.

“They’re not going to…” I stopped talking as they actually did. Austin was grinning so wide that I was sure his face was going to crack. I wondered why Alan wasn’t in the crowd when I noticed him standing on the table behind me with a video camera in his hands. It wasn’t Austin’s.
As the song dwindled down the men stopped dancing, took a bow and rushed off the dance floor to recuperate.

“You’re mad.” I whispered to Austin as I kissed his sweaty nose. He was panting as he flopped onto the chair next to me. Derek was running over to us and clapped Austin on the back.

“Nice moves, dude.”

“Mm.” Austin murmured as he buried his face in the lap of my dress. He was tired and I reached around me for the black can I knew he would want. As soon as he heard the can snap he lifted his head and took the can with a grin.

“One.”

“Just one.”

“Would you do I the honour and dance with me, fine lady?” I took Derek’s offered hand as Austin sat and downed the Monster in his hand. He pulled me to the dance floor as All Time Low started to play Therapy. I swayed in Derek’s arms as he hummed to the song.

“I can’t believe you dropped a tour date to come here.”

“We didn’t. Don’t tell anyone but we were in the studio writing. I told Austin that so he wouldn’t get suspicious.”

“When’s it out?”

“October.”

There was a throat clearing on the stage and we swung around to Austin with an acoustic guitar perched on his lap. He smiled and spoke into the microphone.

“I know how much you love this song, baby. So here goes…”

Oh Florida, please be still tonight.
Don't disturb this love of mine
Look how she's so serene
You've gotta help me out

And count the stars to form in lines
And find the words we'll sing in time
I want to keep her dreaming
It's my one wish, I won't forget this

I'm outdated, overrated
Morning seems so far way

So I'll sing a melody
And hope to God she's listening
Sleeping softly while I sing
And I'll be your memories
Your lullaby for all the times
Hoping that my voice could get it right

If luck is on my side tonight
My clumsy tongue will make it right
And wrists that touch
It isn't much, but it's enough
To form imaginary lines
Forget your scars, we'll forget mine
The hours change so fast
Oh God, please make this last

'Cause I'm outdated, overrated
Morning seems so far way

So I'll sing a melody
And hope to God she's listening
Sleeping softly while I sing
And I'll be your memories
Your lullaby for all the times
Hoping that my voice could get it right
Could get it right

You could crush me
Please don't crush me
'Cause baby I'm a dreamer for sure
And I won't let you down
I swear this time I mean it

And I'll sing a melody
And hope to God she's listening
Sleeping softly while I sing
And I'll be your memories
Your lullaby for all the times
Hoping that my voice could get it right

Austin smiled as he put the guitar down. I climbed the few steps to the stage and wrapped him in my arms.

“Let’s dance!”

A slow ballad came over the speakers as my dad took my hand and pulled me into his arms. Austin danced with my mum and I smiled.

“Well, you’re no longer my baby girl.” My dad whispered to me and I kissed his wrinkled cheek.
“I’ll always be your baby girl, daddy.”

We danced for three songs before he handed me back to Austin. The sun was setting a few people were disappearing home with their children. We waved everyone off and my parents kissed me and Austin goodbye for the next four weeks.

“Let’s lay down.” Austin said to me. He picked the hem of my dress up so it didn’t get dirty as we walked across the grass towards the bunch of people who were already lying on the grass. I sat on the blanket before reclining on the floor.

“I’m going to be a dad!” Phil was all smiles as he landed on the floor next to us. Izzy knelt beside me with a shy smile as Phil boasted about his new son/daughter.

Austin dangled a bottle of beer in front of my nose and I took the drink. I wasn’t even sure I was supposed to be drinking but oh well.

A few beers later Alan, Phil and Tino started playing with the equipment on the stage. I recognised the song that they were playing and grinned as I started singing along.

“Seattle hits me every time, I can’t get Chicago of my mind.”

Everyone was staring at me and I stopped singing and Austin lent forward to kiss me on the tip of my nose. I blushed as everyone stared like a fish at me.

“What?”

“You can sing?” Austin was just as shocked and I just shrugged at him. “You’re so going on the album!”

I grinned at him and he rolled me next to him. I rested my head on his chest and looked up at the beautiful night sky.

****
I rolled over in the bed and collided with a warm body. I instantly snuggled closer to the body but something felt wrong. I opened my eyes and instead of seeing the usual blue, green and red flowers instead I came into contact with a skull with wings.

I sat up in bed so quickly I gave myself head rush. The movement jolted Oli awake and he groaned as he held his hand over his eyes.

“Morning, sunshine.” He said with a wink.

What the fuck happened last night?

Notes

Title Cred: Mayday Parade

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