Come Waste Away With Me

I stumbled out of my bunk, trying to regain reality. I walked into the kitchen area and realized this wasn’t my bus. I had a pounding headache; which I expected. I couldn’t get the nightmare out of my head. It was the day my mom died. I shook my head. Don’t think about it. I found a water bottle in the fridge and found two Advil. I swallowed the pills then chugged the water. Today was the day the tour actually starts. And they are all going to have hangovers. I laughed at the thought. Even though they get drunk every night it’s still funny. I knew I was in All Time Low’s bus because the memories of last night played out in my mind. Andy kissed me.
I brought my hand up to my lips at the thought. I don’t remember coming back to the busses though. I took out four water bottles and placed two Advil next to each water on the table. I went back to search for breakfast. They have pancakes; perfect. I mixed the batter and poured it on the pan. Instantly the smell of pancakes filled the bus. When I was on my last batch I walked to the back of the bus and pulled back their curtains. Good thing none of them had girls that would have been awkward. But I couldn’t pass up taking pictures of each of their faces. Which were priceless by the way. I posted them on Instagram.
I tried waking up Alex first. “Alex, I made pancakes. Wake up!” He groaned. He didn’t move so I decided to pull on his legs until he woke up.
He rolled over and fell out of bed landing on his butt. “What the fuck?” He rubbed his head.
“I made pancakes, go eat.” It took me about twenty more minutes to wake up the rest of the guys. Jack was the hardest to wake up. Now we were all sitting at the table with them groaning and rubbing their heads. Each had about four pancakes on their plates. I only had two. I received a text.
Be at the merch tent in an hour! Excited for the first day? - Josie
“I have to go! Bye guys!” I pulled on my shoes. “Alex can I use your sweatshirt again?” He nodded but didn’t answer. Only then did I notice that I was only in a tank top and leggings with my wrists fully exposed. Maybe they didn’t notice.
“I’ll walk you to your bus. Your brother would kill us if we let you walk alone.” Jack stood up grabbing his shoes.
I nodded while frowning. “I’m sorry Alex.” His eyes met mine at my apology.
“Don’t apologize.” He gave me a small smile. “I expect you to come watch our show.”
“Wouldn’t miss it for the world.” I gave him a quick hug along with the other guys. Jack was already outside waiting for me. I hope this wouldn’t be awkward. Once I reached him; he pulled me into a hug. I was confused but I hugged him back.
“I know we only just met but you are an amazing person.” I looked at him confused. “I saw your arm. I know it may not seem like it but you can talk to me. Just try not to do it again.”
“Thanks Jack. Please don’t tell my brother.” He sighed but nodded. We walked in comfortable silence all the way to my brother’s bus.
I froze remembering who would be in there. “I can’t go in there.”
“Why?” He looked at me confused.
“I just can’t.” I looked at the bus. My headache returned and the pain in my chest doubled.
“How about I go in with you?” He held out his hand for support.
I nodded and took his hand. “Thank you.” I opened the door to the bus and walked inside. I frowned seeing my brother passed out on the floor. I walked over to my things and grabbed random things along with my bracelets before stepping into the bathroom. I didn’t want to think about who was with Alan right now in his bunk. I pulled the tank top over my head. It was a shirt from my brother’s collection with Neff. I pulled on a pair of high-waisted jean shorts that were destroyed and colorful. I brushed my hair and just put it in a high pony tail. I quickly did my eye makeup.
I stepped out if the bathroom and walked back out into the living area. Jack was sitting on the couch looking at his phone glaring at the screen. “What is this?” He showed me the picture that I took of him passed out.
I laughed loudly before covering my mouth. “You looked so cute I couldn’t help it.” He chuckled.
I heard Austin groan and sit up. “Aribear?”
“Hi Austin!” I crouched over and hugged him. “How do you feel?”
“Like crap.” He saw my shirt and let a smile slip. “I didn’t know you liked my stuff.”
“You sent them to me for free and they are cute I couldn’t pass up cute clothes.”
“So I did good?”
“Yes Aussie you did fine.” He smiled at the nickname before standing and tripping to get some medicine. “I have to go do my job.” I hugged him once more.
“I’ll be at your show! Jack you coming?”
“Sure!” He stood up and walked of the bus.
Austin raised an eyebrow at me. “He insisted bringing me here. I stayed on their bus because I didn’t want to come back here.”
“Oh cause of Alan and the girl?” I heard whispering from the back of the bus.
“Yea sure,” I walked off the bus quickly not wanting to see anyone else.
“Alex just texted me, I have to get back.” I nodded. “Oh and Alex gave me your number so I’ll text you.” He grinned before walking in the opposite direction. I walked towards the tents. I had about ten minutes to get there. I didn’t want to be late again. It wasn’t as hectic as yesterday considering everyone was mostly in their tents. I was lost in my own little world. I didn’t hear Andy approach. “Hello beautiful.” I jumped slightly. “Oh I didn’t mean to scare you. I’m sorry.”
“It’s fine. Hi Andy,” I felt my cheeks get hot remembering last night.
He took my hand in his intertwining our fingers. “What are you up to today?”
“I have to go be a merch girl.” I smiled. “Are you guys performing?”
“Yea, Kyle is going to find out when.” He bit his lip before continuing. “Will you watch us play?”
“I would love too! As long as you aren’t performing the same time as my brother or All Time Low…” It was my turn to bite my lip. “I kind of promised them.”
“That’s understandable,” He squeezed my hand. “if not today then tomorrow.”
I smiled. “Of course!” He stopped me from walking. I turned to give him a confused look but his lips pressed to mine.
“I’ve been wanting to do that since I came up to you.” He said after he pulled away. I should be all giddy inside but I had to place a fake smile on my lips.
“Me too.” It’s not like I didn’t want to kiss him. I really did want to. But I am not used to being public with things and there are wondering eyes here that knew my brother and could tell him. He pecked my lips again before we continued.
“Ari!” I heard someone call from behind me. I turned my head and saw Alan walking behind us without the brat he decided to sleep with. Did he see me kiss Andy? What am I doing I shouldn’t care if he saw. But as soon as I saw his face, I took my hand from Andy’s.
“Yes? I’m going to be late.” I crossed my arms.
“Austin forgot to give you this.” He handed me a VIP pass. “It’s so you can get back stage and not have any trouble.”
“Thanks.” I turned on my heel but he grabbed my wrist and I squeezed my eyes shut in pain. “What?” I said through clenched teeth.
“Can I talk to you later? Without fighting?” His eyes were pleading.
“I don’t know Alan.” I tried taking his hand off my wrist but it tightened. “Ow, Alan that hurts.”
“I don’t want you to hate me.” He ignored me.
“Let go!” my whole arm was numb from the pain.
“I’m so sorry.” He noticed my pain and dropped my wrist; his face full of remorse.
“Why don’t you just go back to your…your…” I searched for a word but the only one I could come up with was, “whore.” His jaw set in anger.
“Maybe she was right about you.”
“What?” I bit my lip to keep the tears from slipping.
“She said she knew you at school and how you used to bully her and put her down but made yourself look like the victim. How could you be so cruel? I don’t understand how your Austin’s sister. You are a complete bitch. Why did you come here? Why don’t you do us all a favor and get out of our lives!”
“If that’s what you want then I’m gone. Go believe her obviously she’s a much better person then I will ever be. I hope you have a good time.” I felt the tears slip. “Now you made me late.”
I rushed away from both Andy and Alan. I brushed the tears from my eyes and tried to calm down. Once I reached the tent I stopped crying but I felt empty. I put on a fake smile when I approached them. “Sorry I’m late my brother does not understand time.”
“Oh you are only late by like two minutes don’t fret.” Chloe smiled.
“Were you crying?” Dave walked over frowning.
“No, I poked myself in the eye.” Smooth.
He laughed. “I hate when that happens. You’re still cute though.”
“Stop flirting with her and get to work.” Brett smacked the back of his head making us all laugh except Dave. For the next hour we hung shirts along the back of the tent; showing the shirts we had then we place the boxes in size order in the back of the tent. On a small table we put the cash box on in the back of the tent as well. We put bracelets, posters and other small things on the front table. The gates were opening soon and you could hear the crowds of people. “Okay so these posters are for the signing. We hand them to kids for free.” Brett explained to me.
I nodded this is what I loved most about Warped. You can meet all of your favorite bands for free pretty much. We heard cheering from the people behind the gates. “I guess the gates are opening now.” Josie grinned. “We all know about how you promised your brother you would watch them play. They go on at four today.”
I smiled widely and thanked them for letting me go. I kept a smile on my face the entire time even though the only thing I could think about was Alan and what he said. Why don’t you do us all a favor and get out of our lives. Just when I thought it couldn’t get any worse I received a text.
Don’t you look hot today, I will see you soon babe ;) –unknown
I froze and almost dropped my phone. I know exactly who the person is. Mason.

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