The First Punch

I heard a loud thump that jolted me awake. My heart was racing and I was looking all around the room frantically. I looked at the end of the bed to see Mel laughing and Emme wasn’t in her bed. So I got up carefully and looked over her bed. She was on the floor laughing and holding her elbow.
“Fuck me sideways my head hurts. Can you turn the light off omg??” Emme whined grabbing her sunglasses off of her purse on the side table. I laughed and looked to Mel.
“How you feeling beautiful?” I asked rubbing my makeup covered eyes. I groaned as I saw my black covered fingers.
“Pretty good… You need this?” She said handing me a cup of tea. “You need one Em?” She asked walking over to her.
“How the fuck are you guys not totally hungover?? You were more drunk than me!!” Not fair..” She groaned taking the tea.
“Want to have some quiet time in here while we go out?” I asked giggling, happy I wasn’t as sensitive as when I woke up earlier. Emme groaned and nodded her head. I laughed and got up to look at myself in the bathroom. My face wasn’t as bad as my fingers showed. I smiled and walked out.
“We brought our purses??” Mel said going to the dresser against the wall opposite to the beds. I nodded and started to laugh, I had no clue we even brought these.. “Want a ciggie?” Mel asked pushing one in my direction. I shook my head and pulled out a joint. Mel nodded and she smiled. “Yesss bitch!!!” I quickly put down my cup and she took my hand, dragging me to the elevator. We made our way down to the lobby and casually walked outside, lighting up as soon as we got out. We started to walk down the driveway to the street. We walked the sidewalk while passing around the joint. Soon it was out and I threw it on the pavement.
“What now?” I asked looking to Mel. I was smiling and so was she.
“Wanna… uhhhhh, wanna get something to eat??” Mel said laughing… She was a giggly high and I was a chill high. Yet she was still really snarky when she was high.
“Sure, where? Oooh that place says vegan.” I said running across the street to the café. I walked in and sat at the bar. “I’ll have a peppermint tea.” I said to the hipster guy at the counter. He nodded and looked to Mel.
“Uh I’ll have that too.” Mel said looking at the guy up and down. When he walked away she looked to me. I raised my eyebrow and she scoffed. “Fucking hipsters.” She rolled her eyes and I laughed.
“Oh well..” We waited for our drinks and was watching the news.
“A few weeks ago you might remember that we reported on a young man that was found dead and battered. Quin Fost, his partner, now will be serving time in jail. Although you may have heard this before there was a new revelation in his case. While in court a man we only know as “Jace" took the stand and testified that Quin had previously abused him. Showing many scars on his stomach and arms. More to come in this horrifying case of domestic violence.” The woman on the screen went on to another story and I looked to Mel.
“Holy shit..” I said as our tea came.
“What, the story that was just on?” The man asked. Putting down the drinks and kettle in front of us. I nodded and Mel took her cup. “Yeah I hate to hear about that stuff.. I think everyone does..” He looked at Mel and I, and squinted. You guys look familiar… Do I know you?” He asked looking at us.
"Well I’ve never met you.” Mel said rolling her eyes and I giggled.
“I dunno either… Do you like PTV or SuicideGirls or Warped Tour?” I laughed and looked at Mel.
“SuicideGirls… Are you guys-” He was cut off my Mel.
“Yeah.” She said a bit snarkily yet giggling. I laughed at her and her stupid high self.
“Oh then that’s where I know you guys from! My girlfriend is a makeup artist and shows me the magazines with the models she works with in it.” He said smiling. “Her name is Ashley.” I looked at him in disbelief and rolled my eyes. "So does she do makeup for both of you?” He asked.
“Hell no I hate that fucking bitch… She’s so just ugh.. I wouldn’t let her touch my face with 10 foot brush..” I took a long sip of my tea to feel the burning. His eyes opened wide and he looked pissed..
“You should leave now..” He said as his face began to turn red.
“Whatever...” I rolled my eyes and got off of the stool, Mel following me through the café. We both flipped him the bird and got outside.
“Now that’s a prefect example of a wanker…” Mel laughed and we headed back to the hotel. Quickly Mel took my hand and pulled me into an alley right beside the hotel.
“What?” I asked looking at Mel like she was crazy. She covered my mouth and pointed. I followed her point see Mike on his phone and a cigarette in his hand.
“You don’t even fucking know… I want her back so badly but she wouldn’t want me back..” He took a drag and listened to his phone. “I mean she’s with Tony.. I think.. They might’ve broken up because Tone kissed some other girl. She doesn’t take shit from anyone anymore.. listen I gotta go..” He hung up and finished smoking. He sat on a bench that was facing the alley and sighed. Mel and I slowly moved into a small cutout area so we couldn't be seen.
“Mikey! We can't find Mel and Alex.. Only Em is in there.” Vic said nervously.
“I haven’t seen them… Could they be in that vegan café?” Mike asked I saw him take his hat off and run his fingers through his hair. They both made their way to the café to see if we were there.. Soon after we saw Tony, Jaime, and Emme get out of the hotel and sit on the bench. I sneezed quietly and Mel covered my face. I heard Emme laugh and she made her way over to us.
“What are you guys doing?” She said giggling. The guys came over to see us there.
“Yeah Mel, what are we doing?” I said looking over to her. She laughed and got up.
“I saw Mike, so we hid.” She said turning red.
“Okay” Em laughed and helped me up. “What do you crazy kids wanna do today? There’s this cute veg—“ Emme was cut off by Mel and I saying that we didn’t want to go there.
“Why though? You’re vegan…” Jaime said questioningly. I laughed nervously and looked at Mel.
“Uh.. Ones of my ex’s work there..” Mel said, everyone could tell she was lying but she thought she did a good job. We walked past the café to see a huge crowd of fans surrounding Mike and Vic. The hipster pointed to us and Mike and Vic did a 180. When the guys started to walk to the front the fans just kept following. After they got outside they started to give fans the autographs. One by one each of the members took a person, signed their shit, gave them hugs, took pictures, and looked really happy about seeing their fans. Well I knew they were really happy to see their fans because they say it every single time the are done with a show or even just done with a signing. Us girls just kinda stood back and watched as the guys met with the fans. What felt like forever went by and the crowd started to move along and walked back into the café.
“So, where do you want to eat?” Jaime asked looking at all of us.
“I look like shit.. I can’t go out anywhere…” Emme said looking at her clothes. We all looked at our clothes and realized just how disgusting we were. I guess we didn’t about how we were dancing and how we sweat.
“I just want to go home.” I said half laughing/half whining. “But I’m hungry..” I said sitting on a bench.
“Same.” Everyone said in unison.
“Well let’s find a place that Alex can eat at..” Jaime said while smiling at me.
“We can just go here..” I said walking to the door and opening it. Everyone shrugged and followed in behind me.
“Hello! How many?” The lady by the door asked.
“7” We said in unison. The lady laughed and and nodded.
“Right this way.” She said looking at Tony and winking. What the fuck…
“Thanks.” I said glaring at her.
“Your waitress will be here soon..” She said brushing Tony’s arm as she walked away. I turned red with anger and excused myself to go to the bathroom. Mel and Em trailed behind me quickly. I burst into the bathroom, Em and Mel coming in soon after.
“Alex tell me what is happening!” Emme demanded and I complied.
“Last night at the party Mel and I saw Tony like making out with some girl.” I said rolling my eyes. I could feel the anger coming back but I would try to suppress it.
“Shit Alex.. Why didn’t you tell me last night? Or why didn’t you tell me Mel?” Emme asked running her fingers through her hair. “Who knew that getting involved in this industry would cause so much drama?” She sighed. Mel and I giggled while Emme looked confused.
“There isn’t much drama at all in this industry, you’re just new to it.” Mel explained. Emme sighed happily and smiled.
“Wait so what are you gonna do?” She asked looking at me.
“Well really there’s just one thing… I mean what else can I do? I mean I love him but I‘m not taking anymore of that cheating shit..” I said looking down at the floor. “Well let’s get to eating shall we?” I headed out of the bathroom and back to the table.

Notes

Hey guys! So it's been a while I guess. I haven't been able to post that much because I usually finish chapters in school and post them then.. But GUESS WHAT?! THE SCHOOL BLOCKED THIS SITE!!! So now I've to do it at home and I have track practice but AGH... I will always bring you guys new chapters. So how pissed are you guys about Tony? Comment, rate, subscribe!! <3 xoxo

ps. You all knew it was coming but I'm going to end this fic soon. Not sure if it will be in the next few chapters or not but stick around!! <3