The First Punch

As we walked into the venue we saw a huge crowd of fans starting to build up in front of the stage. We pushed through them and made it to side stage where we walked up the stairs and behind the curtain.
“Hey guys!” Joel ran over and was waving. The rest of the band looked over and smiled. Ahren was looking at Tony and I holding hands but still smiled at us.
“Hey!” Jaime burst out and walked over to Ahren. When he got to hm they pulled each other into a bro hug.
“I think we’re going to just sit here while the show goes on.” Lian looked to me and I nodded. As the guys went over to talk technique with the members of the band we went to side stage and sat down. As the phone alarm for 8 o’clock went off the guys got lined up in front of where we were sitting. The quiet intro to Chasing Ghosts started to play and the fans went wild. Apparently there was no opening act. Joel ran on stage and all of the other guys followed. The crowd went crazy as they started to play the song. I always loved to watch the crowd of dedicated fans singing and jumping to the beat of the music. “These guys are good!” Lian said as she smiled and listened to them starting to play Pittsburgh.
“It's like there's cancer in my blood! It's like there's water in my lungs! And I can't take another step, Please tell me I am not undone! It's like there's fire in my skin And I'm drowning from within, I can't take another breath, Please tell me I am not undone.” The crowd sang Ahren’s part as he smiled and looked to the crowd. He had a really nice voice live. They continued to play songs and they were going to conclude the gig with Don’t Lean on Me. Joel set the microphone in the stand and he looked into the crowd breathing heavily.
“Hey guys.” He laughed as the crowd went wild. Ahren looked over to Joel.
“I think they’re happy to see us.” The whole band laughed as the crowd screamed. Ahren stepped back and grabbed a drink from the front of the stage. “Fuck I’m tired..But here’s one more.” A man walked over to a piano and started to play the into to Don’t Lean on Me. When the song was over Joel said goodnight and the band members were throwing picks and drumsticks. When they ran out of picks and sticks they walked off stage and handed the guitar and bass to their techs and walked to back to us.
“You guys should go and play one.” Ryan said looking at PTV. Vic shook his head.
“We don’t have a drummer.” Vic said looking at the ground.
“Really? It looks like you do. I mean I know a few of your songs.” Ryan smiled and grabbed a few sets of sicks from his tech. “Come on!” He said running back on stage. The whole crowd started to cheer. I was surprised they were all still there. The boys of Pierce the Veil grabbed the boys of The Amity Affliction’s gear and ran out on stage. The crowd screamed louder and they were in awe of PTV being there.
“Hey guys.” Vic said into the mic. “So only a few songs but enjoy..” After that Hell Above started to play. They then played Caraphernelia, Props & Mayhem, Bulletproof Love, and closed with The First Punch.
“Did I do good?” Ryan Laughed as he stood up from his kit and walked to the front of the stage. The crowd cheered as he and Vic bro hugged. The band ran off stage and Lian and I stood up. The boys went from being clean to gross and sweaty.
“Babe.” Tony started to run to me and I laughed as he held me close to his sweaty body.
“Oh my God! Vic Fuentes?!” A guy, trying to sound like a teenage girl, said. We all knew who it was and Vic laughed. He quickly turned around and saw Kellin. “Omg babe!” Vic yelled as he ran to Kellin playfully. Every one laughed and they once again ran out on stage, dragging Kellin behind them. This went from just The Amity Affliction, to The Amity Affliction and Pierce the Veil, to special guest Kellin Quinn with Pierce the Veil.
“The boys are crazy.” Lian looked at me and smiled.
“But we love them..” I smiled then looked to Vic and Kellin who were side by side on stage.
“So guys if you don’t know me I’m Kellin Quinn.. And this is King For A Day.” The guitar intro started to play and the crowd once again was singing along. Lian and I were bouncing to the beat of the music. When the song ended they all ran to the side and Tony kissed my cheek. Jaime kissed Lian’s cheek and Vic just looked lost. He went to the guitar tech and handed over the guitar. Tony and Jaime did the same.
“So who wants to go out for drinks?!” Ahren said as even from the bands cheered. As they walked out from side stage towards the exit Lian and I stood where we were. We looked at each other.
“So how’re you gonna cover up being pregnant? I mean you’re a hardcore drinker.. you can’t just hide not drinking..” She looked at me concerned as Jaime and Tony started to walk back to us.
“Ladies you okay?” Jaime asked putting his arm around Li, and walking towards the exit. Tony looked at me questioningly.
“Babe.. What’s wrong?” He asked holding my hands in his and looking into my eyes.
“I’m usually like the party girl.. drinking and shit. Hell I drink even when I feel sick.. They’ll know..” He pulled me into a hug and kissed the top of my head.
“Shit… I have no clue what to do..” He rubbed my back and I smiled into his chest.
“I really just want to go home, Tone..” I said looking up to him. He nodded and put his arm around me as we started to walk to our car. The guys were all waiting outside, for us to get out of the venue.
“Guys we called up Motionless and the rest of Sleeping, they’re all coming. Oh and we got ATL and Crown the Empire to come. Guys this'll be sick!” Kellin said getting into his car, in which Vic took shotgun and 3 Amity guys took the back seat.
“You ready?” Jaime said opening the door for Lian.
“Alex said sh-“ I cut Tony off and looked to Jaime who was now raising his eyebrows at me.
“Uh yeah let’s go..” I said as Lian got in the car and so did Jaime.
“I thought you didn’t want to go?” Tony looked at me confused.
“Motionless and ATL are going.. I have to go.” I got in the car and Tony got in the other side. Jaime pulled onto the road and we headed for a bar that was supposed to be dead tonight. So we could have the whole thing to ourselves. After 10 minutes of driving we got there and got out. It looked like it would be dead tonight so that’s good. When we all got in we saw tons more band members than just what Kellin had said earlier.
“Cavella!!” Matt ran up to me and hugged me, not too tight. Jack was the one I was worried about with a hug. When Matt put me down Jack ran over and lifted me up, giving me a tight hug. I squirmed out of his arms and looked at him. I quickly looked at my stomach then back to him. He looked to my stomach and nodded. He knew me so well..
“So Alex, since you are the royal queen of partying and drinking what would you suggest?!” Oli said standing by the bar and laughing.
“I don’t know.. Maybe start with a round of something simple. Straight Vodka.. You guys should do that.” I said trying to distance myself from drinking anything.
“And what are you gonna do Cavella?!” Matt looked at me. Tony came over and shook his head.
“She.. uh. Can’t drink tonight.” Matt looked at us weird. The bartender turned up the music loud and the Sleeping With Sirens guys went nuts.. If I’m James Dean, You’re Audrey Hepburn came on and Kellin was singing it as the other band members played air instruments.
“Why not Cavella? Are you okay? Are you sick?” He seemed so concerned.
“I just have something going on and I can’t drink for a long time.. so..” He looked at my stomach suspiciously.. Shit he knows.. He knows. He then looked back up to me. He put his hand on my stomach and looked into my eyes. “Get well soon Cavella..” He winked then danced away.
“I’m gonna grab a drink. You wan- never mind sorry it’s a habit..” He turned and walked away. I just stood there watching the door as more people started to come in.. Fans.. Tons of dudes and chicks walked in and went straight for the bar.
“Alex let’s dance!” Jack pulled me to the small group of people which was Jenna McDougall, Jack, Gaskarth, and Mel. I started to dance and everyone did too. The song then changed to some Of Mice and I could hear Alan’s loud mouth cheer. We all laughed and watched him go crazy. Lian walked over to me and smiled at Mel. She smiled back and walked to me.
“Everything okay?” Mel asked looking at Lian and I.
“Let’s take a walk outside.” I said walking to the door. It was a beautiful summers night and us 3 girls were just standing outside of the bar. Mel pulled out a box of cigarettes and handed me one. I shook my head and she raised an eyebrow.
“Al.. You never say no to drink, drug, or fags.. What’s wrong? Are you like pregnant or something?” She said laughing and lighting a cigarette. I looked to the ground as she took a drag. She looked over to me and squinted her eyes. “You’re shit at hiding that.” I looked concerned.
“Am I showing?!” I said pulling at my shirt. She shook her head and smiled.
“Nah, Hon you’ll never show. My sister had the same figure as you. You couldn’t tell she was pregnant. She drank and smoked too and her baby came out fine. Like now he’s a fucking genius toddler.. Just saying.” She shrugged and smiled. I laughed and thought more about how long I have been pregnant.. I honestly had no clue.. I mean it was regular for me to miss periods..
“Li, do you know how far along you are?” I asked. And Mel’s head shot up.
“Uhm… 2 months.. It happened the day I went to Warped.” She explained. “Alex, you don’t know how long you are right?” I shook my head and gave Mel her cigarette back.
“We should go somewhere tomorrow so you can find out.. Is it Tony’s or Mike’s?” Mel asked taking another drag.
“Tony’s, I’m pretty sure.” They both looked at me wide eyed.
“Pretty sure? What do you mean ‘pretty sure’?!” Lian asked.
“Well like.. If I’m like really far along, like 3 months… It could be one of two people.” I explained not making eye contact.
“Mike and.. Vic right?” Mel clarified. I nodded and Mel stomped on her cigarette butt.
"Well ladies do you guys want to get out of here? And just go chill somewhere else?” Lian suggested. We all nodded and she took her phone out of her pocket. She opened the Uber app and got one for us. Like 5 minutes later it comes and he hop in. She told them where we were going, we were 3 minutes away from Lian’s house when Tony called me.
“Hello? Axl?! Where’d you go?!” He sounded really concerned and you could hear Gaskarth and Jaime talking in the background.
“We’re going back to Lian’s.”
“Okay, God we were all so nervous.” He sighed and laughed.
“Alright well we are here so I’ll talk to you later? I love you bye!”
“Bye Axl I love you. And be safe.” He hung up and we walked to her front door. We pushed our way in and were greeted by 2 little kittens at our feet. I bent over and picked up Ghosty. He was so cute.. I love kittens but I don’t think I’m ready to love a child.

Notes

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