The Life and Times of Valor

Austin's POV

“Are we there yet?” I woke up from a nap and looked over at Alan.
“No cuppy cake. We’re close though.” He smiled at me.
“Good. She hasn’t texted me at all.” I frowned.
“Have you texted her?” He asked.
“No.. But I figured her friends would kill me if they found out I did.” I pondered that for a moment, why hadn’t I texted her anyway?
“She’s probably more pissed you didn’t come after her.” Alan pointed out.
“Ugh, you’re probably right, but the second we park I’m going to find her.” I vowed.
We got there an hour after, Chicago. This was Valor’s home town. I wondered how stoked she was to be home or if it is something she would rather ignore. I forget how far she has come and how broken she use to be. She doesn’t like to talk about her past which is why I knew nothing about her baby. I can’t even imagine what kind of hell that is. I got off the bus the second I seen Exit Here pull up. I was standing outside chatting with Vic and Jack.
“Are you waiting for them to leave the bus?” Jack asked.
“Yeah, they won’t let me go near her.” I took a drink of my Monster.
“We can try and work something.” Vic started.
“I’ve got it!” Jack snapped his fingers.
I went back into my bus and waited for Jack’s cue. Jack and Vic went over to the Exit Here bus and gently knocked on the door. Hunter answered the door and I don’t know what they said but everyone filed out and headed over to the ATL bus, except Valor. Once I couldn’t see them in the distance anymore, I took the opportunity and walked over to the bus, I didn’t knock because I knew she wouldn't let me in, so I walked in and found her in the back of the bus watching Les Miserable and crying.
“What the hell are you doing here?” She looked up at me.
“I came to apologize..” I sat down next to her.
“Look I’m not… I’m not mad at you. I didn’t tell you about any of that and I know that it looked bad for a second. I get that doubt exists and especially with me. When it happened all I could think about is what you were thinking and when you pulled away from me and demanded answers, I got it, okay? I know you know the truth now, but it doesn’t change what everyone including you thinks of me.” She was crying hard now and I got up and get her a tissue.
“Thank you.” She sobbed.
“Valor, fuck what everyone else thinks. If it is any consolation no one thinks badly about you. In fact a lot of people care about you. As for me? I love you Valor. I think I kinda always did. The moment you stepped off the bus I was instantly taken by you. And getting to know you was the best thing that ever happened to me. I’m so sorry I backed away from you. It wasn’t my business. You tell me what you want me to know. But I love you. More and more everyday.” It was true and I had been hiding it for awhile but she was my best friend and I loved her.
“What?” She got up backing away.
“I love you.” I grabbed her hand and pulled onto my lap.
“Don’t. Please.” She was begging.
“I’m not going to hurt you, I promise.” I kissed away a tear.
“You can’t make that promise.” She sobbed putting her face in her hands
“Valor, I promise to love you in a way that no one else ever has or can. You’re my best friend and I am putting trust in you too to not hurt me and I know you won’t. Just admit that you love me too.” I pulled her hands away from her face and stared into her gorgeous dark brown eyes.
“I… I love you.” She stammered out.
I pressed my lips to hers and she straddled me knotting her hands into my hair. I grabbed onto her hips and she began moving on top of me. I moaned into her ear and gently pressed my lips to her neck. She moaned and began taking my shirt off.
“Excuse me.” We heard Ann say, standing in the door way and she flipped me off.
“Um, that’s not..” Valor trailed off.
“Look I don’t care but if this asshole hurts you I’m going to kill him, okay?” Ann turned and walked out.
“I didn’t know they’d be back so soon.” She smiled as me.
“It’s okay, we’ll make up later.” I kissed the tip of her nose.
“I don’t like waiting.” She muttered.
“I think I want you frustrated.” I winked at her before walking out of the room.
She grabbed my hand and turned me around to face her. Her hand was down my pants and grabbing me, rubbing me and making me moan. I tried to stay muffled as she continued her assault, kissing my neck. After she toyed me she let go and whispered in my ear. “I think I like you frustrated. See you later.” She stepped back smiling at me.
“You’re gonna pay for that.” I said walking out.
“I look forward to it.” She called after me.

Valor’s POV

Needless to say Warped had been a crazy ride and now I had fallen in love with Austin Carlile. I didn’t plan on the crazy ride or the friends I had made thus far. I was close with other bands and my own band pulled a bigger crowd in each city. Chicago should be our biggest show yet. It was our hometown after all. It was also Hector’s though and he knew people, I wouldn’t be surprised to hear an vicious rumors later about me or my band.
I showered and pulled out a pair of skinny jeans and white razor back tank that had a chief indian head piece on it. I looked into the mirror and could believe how much I’d changed. I was covered in tattoos now and my hair was way long. I was tan and my skin was cleared. The biggest change though was that I didn’t looked stressed and tired and I was glowing. The dark, heavy circles under my eyes were completely gone. I felt like I was myself again and that nothing was going to bring me down from this moment.
“Hey guys.” I walked out to the front of the bus.
‘Valor, you look..” Landon was lost for words.
“Oh don’t tell me you’re just now noticing I’m a girl.” I joked.
“She always looks gorgeous you idiots.” Ann spat.
“You look better.” Hunter smiled up at me.
“Well I have been forced to take my medication.” I said sarcastically.
“It’s for your own good and you know it.” Jay said.
“Alright guys, we sticking to the same set list?” I was getting down to business.
“Yeah I guess you could say that.” Scott smiled.
“Alright? I’m going for a walk.” I was puzzled but I was tired of being on the bus and didn’t care enough to interrogate him.
I got off and began walking towards the venue. It was super nostalgic. My whole high school career I came to Warped Tour every year at this exact place. I loved it here, seeing all my favorite bands, my biggest heroes. There was nothing more perfect in my life than being at a concert and letting the music hit me as hard as it possibly could. I was snapped back to reality when I heard someone calling my name.
“Hector?” I turned around.
“Yeah?” I looked at him puzzled.
“This is yours.” He handed me the ultra sound picture of our child.
“Thank you.” I took it and tears welled up in my eyes.
“I never meant to hurt you.” He said.
“It doesn’t matter. It’s in the past. I keep trying to forgive you Hector, but it’s so damn hard especially when I can’t even forgive myself.” I think it was time I forgave him though.
“I don’t want to fight anymore Valor.” He stated.
“Me either. Hector, I forgive you for what you’ve done to me. I’m sorry I didn’t tell you about our little guy, but I never wanted you to feel obligated to be with me because of a child. I figured I would try and save our relationship and if that didn’t work I’d tell you when you got home. I was going to, I swear, but I miscarried before I could get to you.” I cracked a small pleading smile at him.
“It’s not your fault. None of it was, please stop thinking you weren’t good enough for me. It was me Valor, not you. It just was-“ I cut him off.
“I know Hector, you told me. A thousands times you’ve told me the same thing. I don’t need to hear it again.” I went to turn around.
“I would’ve loved our baby you know.” He muttered.
“I just wish you could’ve loved me.” I walked away without another word.

Notes

Sorry for the late update! Thank you guys for reading! I'll be posting one other chapter today as well [:

Title Credit: The Devil Wears Prada