"Why did you leave me? Where did you even plan on going? We're you going to walk back to Boston? And what were you doing with Austin?" Oli bombarded me with questions I didn't know how to answer.
"Oli, I-I didn't want to leave. I'm just no good for you or the band. I'll just cause problems. I don't want to screw shit up like Lee-" Oli cut me off.
"Wait, is this about Lee? And how he was upset earlier? Don't worry. He's just really protective. Not even over the band. More over the fans. He didn't want me to mess up. I promise it's not you. Once he sees how good we are he'll get over it. He was just worried about how I would act."
I realized that I was crying. Oli pulled me close to him, and I rested my head against his chest. He whispered to me:
"Can you hear the silence? Can you see the dark? Can you fix the broken? Can you feel, can you feel my heart?"
"Yes," I sniffled. "Yes I can, Oli."
He smiled and lifted my chin up to kiss me.

****

Finally, we arrived in Boston. Sleeping in tour bus bunks gets pretty uncomfortable after awhile. It was another day at Warped, just a different place. I spent a little time with Austin during Bring Me The Horizon's show while I was waiting for Oli to finish his set. We talked some, but mostly smoked. I needed to clear my head. Even after Oli's reassurance I still felt uneasy.
"He said that it would all be alright, that you being there wouldn't mess with the band. Why are you still worried?" Austin looked at me curiously.
"This is what anxiety does to you, Austin. It convinces you people hate you or that you annoy them or that you're unwanted and useless. I know deep down that's not the case, but it's my head screwing with me. Telling me lies." I sighed and took another drag. Just then, Oli showed up looking giddy as ever.
"Wow, that was a good set. When are we going to your place?" He kissed the back of my neck and put his arm around me.
"Tonight. Let's all grab something to eat though beforehand. There are some really nice restaurants in the North End. Plus, we can stop by Mike's Pastries after dinner." Just the thought made me hungry.

We all returned to the bus, including Austin, and played Halo for awhile until we got bored. By that time (video games could entertain us for a very long period of time) it was around 6, so I figured I should start getting ready if Oli and I were gonna go out. Problem was I had no clothes.
"Shit, Oli, I have nothing to wear out tonight." I started getting really frustrated with my lack of essentials.
"No worries, love. I'll just text Tay. I'm sure she has something you can wear."
We Are The In Crowd was at Warped this year. I had never really gotten into them, but would gladly borrow a dress from their lead singer.

****

"Wow, you look stunning!" Oli exclaimed as I stepped out of the bathroom wearing a black strapless body con dress and studded red heels.
"Thanks." I blushed. "Are you ready to go?"
"After you, m'lady."

Unfortunately, we obviously didn't have a car, so we had to get into the city via taxi which was not my favorite form of transportation. I preferred the bus or the T. But eventually, we arrived at a fancy Italian restaurant. The food was excellent, and we talked about the tour and recording and school. But all I could think about was that night. I wanted it to be really special. It's a good thing I had panties and a bra with me at Warped because I had been in my bathing suit and wanted something to change into later on. Both were black lace with purple ribbons. I felt extremely sexy and hoped Oli would think I looked it later on.

After dinner, we both got cannolis at Mike's Pastries and walked to my apartment which was located only a few blocks down.

Notes

Maybe I'll find pictures for her outfit