Left For Dead

Echo’s POV
I was unconsciously doodling on my hand as I listened to Ally telling what had happened. Her cheeks were red the entire time and there was this cute glow in her eyes.
“And then he asked me to be his girlfriend and I said yes.” She said and she let out a breath. It kind of seemed like she wasn’t on earth anymore. Like she was drifting somewhere on her own pink cloud. With Kellin on it too of course.
I smiled at her and took her hand to start doodling on hers. “I’m so happy for you, Ally. If there’s someone who deserves it, then it’s you.” I said as I wrote her name on her hand, drew a heart underneath it and under that I wrote Kellin’s name.
I heard Ally chuckle at the result. “Why are you drawing on my hand with a pen, Echo?” she asked.
I just shrugged. “Because I’m bored and I happened to have a pen in my hand.” I said, then I realized what I said could be insulting. “I didn’t mean that your story was boring. I just want to get off this bus.” I said and I looked out of the window of the back lounge.
We were driving somewhere in the middle of nowhere and it certainly didn’t seem like we would be in Virginia Beach very soon.
“Same, I’m kind of tired of being on the road too.” She said and after that it was silent for a few seconds. From the kitchen I could Vanna and Shannon argue about who was going to get the last muffin. Why did I have the feeling like Vanna was going to end up with food on her clothes again?
“You should make things right with Alex again.” Ally suddenly said and I shot her a confused look. She sighed and explained. “Well, if he isn’t over you now then he shouldn’t have taken a girlfriend. Besides, I think you can really use your best friend now Josh has left.”
I looked away from her and out of the window again to think about it. I wanted to make things up with him, but I also didn’t want him to be over me. It was weird how since my last conversation with Josh I thought about Alex so much more. He was literally constantly on my mind.
“Yeah maybe.” I said trailing off again. That’s when Vanna and Shannon came crashing into the back lounge.
I looked at them and saw that Vanna was covered in crumbs and there were blue stains on her white shirt. “She did that!” she said and she pointed at Shannon like a child snitching to her parents.
Shannon put her hands up in defense. “She desperately wanted the last blueberry muffin. Well, she got it.” She said.
I chuckled and shook my head.
*
Finally. Air.
The first thing I did when the bus stopped a few hours ago was get the fuck out of the bus. I felt like a prisoner looking at the outside world again for the first time after twenty years.
I probably exaggerated a little, but I had this weird thing were every feeling was heightened. It was already this way since I was a little kid. When I was happy, I was euphoric and when I saw sad, I was heartbroken.
But when I looked around, I saw that we weren’t on Warped grounds. There were no food stands, no stages and no kids with colored hair. Instead we were at an empty parking lot.
Well, empty apart from two busses. Ours and the one of All Time Low.
I looked confused at Kevin who just stepped out of the bus. “Yeah, their bus broke down and our bus was the closest to this parking lot. So they’re tagging along until their bus is fixed again.” He said in a matter-of-fact tone.
Great. So, that practically meant that I had to spend the next few hours in my bunk, hiding from Alex. I let out a soft groan.
“You have a problem with that?” Kevin asked me and he raised his eyebrow.
I tried to shake of my annoyed face and shook my head. “Okay good.” He said.
I just walked passed him and got in the bus again. I immediately headed for my bunk and tried not to raise suspicion. The last thing I wanted was for the girls to follow me and force me to interact with the guys of All Time Low. I would so make a fool of myself if I did. Because of one specific person.
I laid down on my bunk and listened while I heard All Time Low and their crew get on our bus and talk with the girls and Kevin. I couldn’t hear what they were talking about and I was actually happy too.
I decided to spend my time writing in my diary again. It was weird how well this was working and I was still so thankful to Shannon for giving me this diary. I used to write everything down and some of my weird stories that didn’t make sense, I actually turned in semi-good songs. I had a lot of fun doing that.
An hour or so had past as I continued the doodles on my hand, but this time on the page of a song I had written. I made little flowers surround the words I had written after Josh had left. It was partly about him, but also partly about Alex. It wasn’t that good, but I had reread it so many times just to process everything in it.
Suddenly the curtain of my bunk was swept away. I reacted by the sudden light in my bunk by looking at who caused it. My heart stopped when I saw it was Alex standing in the opening. He was slightly shaking because of the bumps in the road. “Hey.” He said.
I closed my diary and sat up. “Hey. How are you?” I asked awkwardly. This was a question you asked someone you barely knew, but I knew everything about this man. At least I thought I did.
He nodded his head slightly. “I’m doing alright. I thought I would check up on you. Since we’re on the same bus.” He said and I heard the nerves in his voice too. He was probably unsure if he wanted to talk to me again.
This didn’t make sense. We were always able to be our true selves around each other. “Well, I’m doing fine. So yeah…” I said. I didn’t want him to leave, but I was aware that I had just ended the conversation by saying that.
He nodded again. “That’s great. I think I’ll go-“ he said but he trailed of. I followed his gaze and saw that he was staring at my hand. “You were bored again?” he asked smirking. Al though it was more of a statement than a question.
Doodling on my hand had always been a thing I did in school during math class. It was always a way for Alex to find out that I had been having math that day. It was sort of an inside joke. Al though it wasn’t really a joke.
I chuckled and traced over the ink on my hand that was already starting to fade. “No, I’m starting a painting on my hand.” I said sarcastic.
He grinned and took the pen off my bed. “Then you probably won’t mind making a master piece on my hand, right?” he said grinning.
I giggled and started drawing random shapes on the hand that didn’t have a rose tattooed on it. When I was halfway through I suddenly had an idea.
Without warning I moved the pen from his hand to his face and drew random curls on his features. He backed away with a shocked expression on his face and I laughed. I really was a five year old sometimes.
“You didn’t!” he said, the shocked expression still on his face. I just threw my head back in laughter as response.
He took this time to take the pen from me though and started to randomly moved it over my arms. I moved to the corner of the bunk while still laughing, but he didn’t give up.
Eventually he took my waist and lifted me off the bed. He threw me over his shoulder and carried me to the front of the bus and I let out a screech.
When we got there he put me back on my feet. Everyone was looking at us weirdly, we probably looked a little weird all covered in pen. In the corner of my eye, I saw Ally smirking at me.
I shot her a short wink and then looked back at Alex. The pen was literally all over his face. “you got a little on your face.” I said and I pointed it out on my face.
He chuckled and rolled his eyes. “Shut up.” He said, but it didn’t sound convincing due to the chuckle.
Everyone kind of went back to their own conversation after that, although I had the feeling they were still keeping an eye on us.
I didn’t mind. This thing practically meant that I had my best friend back. And that was the best feeling ever.
I threw my hands around his waist from behind and let my head lay on his back.


Shannon POV
how long was this journey going to take? It feels as if it has been days, ok maybe a little exaggeration but still. So the boys from All time low were in our bus, I honestly thought that Echo and Alex wouldn't make up, I know it sounds mean but they are both extremely awkward. I was sitting on the coach on my phone as everyone was talking about random stuff and echo and Alex were playing a game.
I look up from my phone with a scowl on my face, looking towards Alex. He looked up quickly, saw my face and looked back towards echo. He hasn't spoken or even looked at me since that day by the bus. I stand by my promise, if one more person's feelings is affected by this kid.
Let me just put it this way his guts will be pulled out of his Arse, shoved into his mouth popped through his eye socket and tied around a big branch on a tall tree.
What can I say I have slight anger issues.
I closed my phone and put it on my lap, I noticed something gleaming on my wrist, it was the bracelet Mike had given me, I haven't taken it off and I don't think I will. We got together a little early on in the tour, but that doesn't mean that we don't love each other any less that Kellin and ally.
My phone beeped next to me notifying me that someone had just text me. I laughed.
Dirty dick<3-
You don't have to say lumos maxima to turn me on;)
I snorted and everyone looked towards me, I shrugged and showed the girls the text, and they laughed a little. I know it sounds bad but I don't trust the all time low boys enough yet. I screenshotted the text and decided to post it on Instagram with the caption;
‘When your boyfriend is classy as fuck @ptvmike’
I soon got a response, but not from Mike but from Tony,
‘Vic is now teasing him for what you have him saved under @shannonlfd’
I felt another buzz from my phone;
Dirty dick<3-
How would you know if I had a dirty dick?;)
I decided to reply to this one with;
Just a guess, pretty sure it's 99.9% real though<3
He quickly replied with;
Dirty dick<3-
There is only one way to find out;)
I snorted once again, damn the horny bastard.
I replied with;
I guess so..;)
The last message I received is;
Dirty dick<3-
We will talk about this at the venue;)
Next thing you know Kevin comes through the doors to the lounge “five minutes til we arrive” I groaned, well this should be fun.
Vanna-
Mami- We are having the funeral in a week, it's either you're here or not. No discussion.
Me- I had planned everything, mom. Don't do this to me.
Mami- Vanna, we understand, but it's done. We will see you in a week.
“Ugh!” I flop on the couch and groan, massaging my temples, closing my eyes. This can't be happening.
“V?” I look up and shake my head. “What happened, babe?”
“my parents planned the entire funeral, without telling me. It's in a week.”
“we still have a few more days left after that though.”
“I know. This is so stressful.”
“come on. You have a set in a few, it's why I'm here actually.” I shake my head, and then nod. I need to focus on this set, and get this week over with. Dear lord, I'm going to lose my mind again, and I'm pretty sure the girls are just getting relieved that I'm doing better. Jaime and I arrive at the stage and he wraps his arms around me, playing various kisses on my head. I keep him closer inhaling his cologne and just enjoying the embrace.
“You got this”
“thanks”
“I will have to leave in a few, so meet me at the other stage okay?” I nod, looking at him, pecking his lips before he stands next to my guitar tech and smiles.
“GOOD LUCK!” he yelled at the girls and they all gave him a thumbs up. I jump a few times and stretch my arms while fans came and went and having the stage fixed for us.
“ladies. You're on.” we ran all at the same time, and I waved at the crowd, smiling.
“ATLANTA!” Ally yelled at the crowd and they went crazy. She looks at me and I look at Echo, we share a grin and we start our set. ***
“I think it was the best one yet!” Echo comments as she got the well needed cool water. I pass the wet towel over my neck and nod.
“it really was!” Shannon supported, pouring the water over her head. I copy her actions and shake my hair, letting the water drop against my skin. I sigh and Ally pats my shoulder.
“you okay?”
“yeah. What are you guys doing?” we got into a small conversation before we agreed to go watch a few sets before we had to do to meet and greets at our merch tent.
“do you have a rubber band?” I ask one of the girls in a tent, and she smiles giving me one. I thank her and put my hair in a high bun, letting the cool air hit my burning and sweaty neck. I feel like I should chop this hair off one of these days.
***
After meet and greets, we hurried to the bus and immediately turned on the AC. I had changed out of my stage clothes into shorts and a tank top, I stole from Damien years ago. It had his graduating class of high school and the year. Apparently I liked his shirt while he liked mine, so whenever we wanted to, we represented our class shirt, even though his was 3 years older than mine.
“what should we watch?” Ally asked, looking at the small cabinet with movies.
“Harry Potter.” Shannon said, immediately, handing me a tub of fresh made popcorn. I grin at her and take a hand full.
“I'm down.” I agreed and spine nigh, Harry Potter was on the t.v. Ally and Echo took the couches while me and Shannon took the floor. I can never watch a movie seated down. I had to be on my tummy, eating popcorn. Something I did with Damien and now with the girls.
“dumb ass.” I mumble as Harry almost got caught by Professor Snape. I swear, no one told him to even breathe in that scene.
“what house did you even place?” Shannon asked, while Ally put on the other movie. Shannon had made me take this test despise the fact that I wasn't a big potterhead as she was.
“I think Ravenclaw.”
“I swear I thought you would get Slytherin or maybe even Hufflepuff” I shrug and smiled. I thought the same thing at the beginning, but I didn't get too deep into it. That was Shannon’s role, not mine.
“Vi, go get more popcorn” Echo said, and I frown. I just went with it, we needed the popcorn either way.
“Really?” we all look at the door and see Kevin and Mike shaking their heads.
“thanks for the invite.” Mike mumbled as he made his way to Shannon in the floor.
“No, Fuentes. She's mine tonight” I warned, as I hugged my best friend and laying in her back, after giving Echo her popcorn.
“Meany.” I stick out my tongue and he takes a seat on the table, while his eyes glued to the screen.
“I won.” Shannon laughs and I give her a kiss on her cheek before laying in her again, and continued to watch the movie


Ally's POV
I put my hair and a messy side braid as we stepped out of our bus. I had to admit, it was a little weird walking outside everyday in a new city but I had gotten used to it and absolutely loved the feeling. According to our schedule taped on our refrigerator, we were somewhere in Orlando, Florida. Suddenly I felt happy and relaxed. I loved Florida, I used to come here every summer with my mom given she had relatives all around here and we would even bring Vanna and her family along sometimes so in a way it felt like home. Our venue parking was parked right across of a Waffle House which gave us the best feeling ever as the girls and I were getting ready to go. “Give it back!” I yelled at Vanna as she took my little bag of cookies away. I began chasing after her as we got closer to the parking lot. I had finally catched up to her as I went full speed but manage to fall with her over the parkin bumper. “Ouch!” Vanna said loudly as I landed practically on top of her. “Yaay my cookies!” I said in victory as I took them back. “Guys it's 10 am, could you atleast give me some time before y'all start being stupid.” Shannon groaned as she helped us up causing Echo to burst out laughing. “C’mon let's go in, I'm starving.”
As we walked in, we ran directly towards the ordering isle. I noticed a few of the other bands from warped were here also for when we walked in some of them waved at us. “OH MY GOD IT’S LEFT FOR DEAD!” Two girly voices said behind us. “SHHH!” The person behind the counter, who I believe was the manager said. We all turned around to come across Mike and Jaime. We began laughing as Vanna and Shannon went towards them. “I foreal thought it was two little girls screaming behind us.” Echo said as she calmed down from laughing. “We got a table back there for all of us and your man just happens to be there also.” Jaime said directing that last part to me as he pointed towards a table near the back. I looked at the table to see Kellin talking with Vic, Tony and his friend Jack. I rolled my eyes as they all began teasing me. “Well look who's here.” I said to Echo, smiling widely at her. Alex and Jack had just walked in also. She rolled her eyes and chuckled as began walking away and going towards them. I decided to stay here and wait for our order when Vanna and Jaime had decided to go sit down after they ordered leaving me with Shannon and Mike. Ah great, third-wheeling was a gift I had been blessed with. I groaned as they kissed in front of me again. “I'm a child!” I said while covering my eyes. “Oh c’mon it's not like you and Kellin don't do it.” Mike said as he chuckled. “Shut it, dirty dick. And no we have not done that. Maybe only once.” I said as stepped back in the wall with satisfaction. He looked at me with a ‘did you really just called me that ?’ Face. Shannon giggled as she turned his face towards her, she gave him a small kiss. “Dirty Dick.” She said while beginning to laugh a little.
“Merry Christmas!” I said while setting the tray of food in the table. Vanna and Jaime didn't hesitate for anything as they began eating the food. Yep, these two were made for each other. Alex, Jack and Echo had also joined in with us. “Hey.” Kellin said as I sat down next to him. He smiled as I gave him a kiss on the cheek before grabbing some food for myself also. “So, any plans for today ?” Vic asked with his mouth full with waffles. “Keep your mouth shut while you eat Vic, it's nasty.” Mike said to him. “Look who's talking about being nasty, dirty dick.” Vic said with a small smirk on his face causing Tony to spit his drink out of his making us laugh even more. Afterwards that nickname sorta stuck on us and anytime Mike said something we would instantly tease him about it. As we were all walking out and back to the venue, countless of fans then began piling up by the entrance. Some would walk up to us and ask for pictures and autographs. As I stood there I saw Kevin standing by the entrance looking around, probably for us. “I'll see you later, okay.” I said to Kellin. He nodded and gave me a small kiss on the forehead. I grabbed Echo’s hand on the way and made her come with me. “Where are we going ?” She asked while finishing her drink. “Kevin’s here.” I said. “He don't look too happy.” She said said as we got closer. “Hey, what's up ?” I asked him. “It's about Vanna, her parents called me about the funeral.” He said looking over at her. “Yeah she told us about it last night.” Echo said. “Girls we only have about a week and a half left and so far she seems to be doing good, I need it to be like that until then so just keep out an extra eye her.” He said with a sternly concerned voice. “Always.” I answered. “Alright. Go on and call the girls over here, you all will have a show in about forty minutes.” He said and with that he was off.
****
“We should go to the beach, it's fucken hot.” Shannon groaned while wiping the sweat of face. We had just finished our set and we were practically dying in there. “We should. I really want to be in some cold water right now.” Echo said while doing the same. “Great. We'll tell the boys.” Vanna said while walking off with Shannon towards the PTV tent. “I'm gonna go look for Alex, he said he wanted to show me the new guitar he got.” Echo said as she walked off. “Yeah, thanks guys.” I said sarcastically as I took a sip of my drink. “Fuckers.” I muttered under my breath. “What was that ?” A tech guy asked me. “Oh nothing.” I said while looking down embarrassed. I began walking towards the SWS tent in hopes of finding Kellin around there somewhere. As I arrived I noticed Justin and Gabe standing there looking at something on Gabe’s phone. I then began walking towards them, trying to wipe all the sweat of my face. “Hey guys.” I said slowly approaching towards them. They looked up, smiling. “Hey shorty.” Gabe said while patting my head as if I were a child. I shot him a small glare before flipping him off, making Justin chuckle a little. “Well gee thanks. Anyways have you seen Kellin around ? I don't have my phone with me so I can't text him.” I said. “Yeah he said he was gonna go with Vic somewhere, so he's probably somewhere with them.” Justin answered. “Thank you.” I said, while walking off. Great now I have to go back.


Echo’s POV
I was kind of walking on clouds since I had Alex back. Whenever I had a message on my phone, I jumped up and looked if it was from Alex. Everything seemed to be going alright again.
And we were in Florida right now, so we had the amazing idea of going to the beach. Which was a good thing, because I was practically exploding of the heat. I had never been in Florida before, but from what I saw on the road, it seemed like the beaches were going to be pretty great here.
And I was right. From the moment I set foot on the white sand, my mouth fell open. The water was so bright and blue and palm trees were scattered over the place. Even though it was very busy today, there still was a little bit of calmness around this place.
I decided to disturb the calmness by quickly touching Vanna’s arm, who was standing beside me, and then run away. “Tag, you’re it!” I screamed out.
A few weeks ago I would’ve never dared to be my childish self like this, but I for some reason this tour had changed me.
I ran over the warm sand on bare feet and I eventually I heard Vanna near me and I tried to accelerate. She was too close though and she touched my back.
I just let myself fall in the sand while laughing. “I think I found a spot.” I said as the rest neared. “You’re good at tag, by the way.” I said towards Vanna.
She smirked, but there was also a little sadness in her eyes. “I had years of practice with my brother.” She said and I shot her a smile.
I patted the space next to me and she laid down her towel next to mine. The other girls took place around us too and eventually the guys of Pierce The Veil too, followed by the guys of Sleeping With Sirens. Let’s just say we took up a big part of the beach.
It was so nice hanging out here. The soft breeze that was blowing, made it a little colder here than at the venue. And of course we could swim here, which was a big advantage too.
We just spend our time making jokes and talking, or swimming in the bright, blue ocean. We had also brought a shit ton of food, but of course half of it was eaten just by Vanna and Jaime. I’m telling you, these guys are so cute, they should have kids.
I hadn’t gone into the water yet, because I was waiting for the guys of All Time Low to arrive. They had their set a little later than the rest of us, so they were still not here.
I was excited to spend time with Alex again. We had wasted too much trying to avoid each other this tour.
I was just talking about the Harry Potter movie we had watched last night with Shannon, when the guys of All Time Low marched towards us.
With Taylor.
My heart sunk when I saw her. It might sounds a little weird, but I had forgotten all about her. I had been so caught up in my own happiness, that I had forgotten all about the fact that he had a fucking girlfriend.
“Echo?” Shannon asked me and she waved a hand in front of my face. I hadn’t noticed that she had asked something at all. I was too busy with the way my heart ached right now.
“Huh?” I asked, trying not to sound any different than normal as the guys and Taylor laid down with the group. Taylor and Alex next to each other of course.
“I was just asking what house you belong to.” She asked and I vaguely noticed she looked a little concerned.
“Slytherin.” I said, trying to keep my eyes from seeing what was happening next to me. When I accidently looked, I saw Alex give Taylor a short kiss.
This was just what I needed to prove my suspicion: I was indeed in love with him. Because my mood had completely changed into a hurt one. I had had my fucking chance and now he was with her.
*
The rest of the day I was a little more absent as normal. I had tried to act normally around Alex, but I was sure I was making a fool of myself. So I eventually ended up going to the bus earlier than the rest. I had said that I was a little nauseous, but in fact I just really didn’t want to see her in his arms.
This was how love always ended up with me. When I didn’t have a crush on someone, I was the most hopeless romantic alive. But as soon as I fell for someone, I always ended up with a broken heart. I fucking hated love.
It was a few hours after our set in Miami now, the day after the beach, and I was sitting in the front of the bus. I had taken a fan and put it right in front of my face, so I wouldn’t die of the hotness.
I really didn’t feel like interacting with other people. I had had broken hearts before and I knew that I just needed to sit this one out on my own. Two days and I would be able to try and act normal again.
I just really didn’t understand why everyone here could be happy in love and I would just remain alone for the rest of my life. Actually, that didn’t sound so bad. You couldn’t get hurt when you were alone.
The girls all walked into the bus and at first I thought it was to grab food. But they sat down next to me and looked at me with worried looks.
Ally eventually sighed and spoke up. “You’re not going to like what I’m about to say. But this is about Alex, right?”
I was going to deny it again. It had become a habit. But instead I buried my face in between my knees. “Yes, I’m in love with him.” I said and my voice was a bit muted by my knees.
“Wait what?!” Shannon asked and I heard the shock in her voice.
I raised my head again and looked at the blonde girl in front of me with a confused look. “Why are you so shocked? You guys have seen it coming from miles.” I said.
Vanna chuckled from the left of me and took my hand in hers. “Yes, we kind of knew it already. But we wouldn’t have expected you to ever say it out loud.” She said.
I chuckled a bit at my own stubbornness. “It’s the reason why Josh didn’t want us to be more than friends after tour. And it’s the reason why I left the beach early yesterday.” I admitted.
God, this was all so fucked up. For years he had been in love with me and I hadn’t even thought about him that way. And eventually he moved on and that triggered me to fall for him too.
I had hoped my jealous feelings towards Taylor were just because she spent time with my best friend. But now I had my best friend back and I still had those feelings. Which meant that I wanted more from her boyfriend than just friendship.
“You left because you didn’t want to see him with Taylor.” Ally said and she nodded her head like it was obvious.
“You know he would chose you in a heartbeat, right?” Shannon said and I looked at her grinning face. “I bet that if you tell him right now, that he would leave Taylor for you immediately.”
No matter how amazing that felt for me, my conscious played up a little. “That would be horrible for Taylor. She loves him a lot.” I said and I thought about the girl that had become my friend over Warped tour. We had grown apart because of this whole thing.
“Well, that’s on Alex then and not on you.” Vanna said. “You have to tell him how you feel, Echo. He deserve to know.”
I thought about it. Yes, he did. If there was still a little feeling for me inside of him, then he deserved to know that I returned those feelings. “You’re right.” I said.
“Of course we are.” Shannon chuckled. “Now go get the boy!” she said encouraging.
I looked up a little shocked. “Wait what? Now?” I asked and my heart started beating really fast. I didn’t want to do it now! I wasn’t ready!
“No, in ten years. Yes, of course now!” Ally said and she stood up. She dragged me up and I was still a little shocked when she dragged me out of the bus into the hot summer sun.
The other girls followed us too and that was how we wandered Warped grounds. Eventually my heart started beating so fast, that I just wanted it over it.
I knew they would have their set in a few minutes and if I wanted to catch them before they went on, then I had to go now.
I let go of Ally’s hand and ran as fast as I could towards the Kia Rio stage, occasionally bumping up to trashcans. I gained quite some weird looks on my way, but I didn’t care. I heard some running footsteps behind me, which meant the girls were still following me.
I reached the stage and luckily for me the security guy recognized us and we got to the backstage part. There were lots of people, but no All Time Low.
I got through the crew members and security peoples as fast as I could and eventually saw the guys standing on the side stage. They already had their earpieces in and their instruments in their hands. They were ready to go on.
“Wait! Alex!” I yelled and all four of their heads beamed my way. They all shot me confused looks and suddenly it hit me what I was doing. I was telling my best friend that I loved him. This could either be the best or the worst thing I would do in my life, but I was nailed to the ground. I was completely frozen and I had no idea what to say.
A few seconds passed before I finally figured it out. I didn’t waste any seconds, knowing that I would back out if I’d think about it. I walked towards Alex, put my hands on his cheeks and stood on my toes to press a kiss against his lips. At first he was tense, but eventually his lips relaxed against mine. When I felt a spark, I knew I had made the right decision.
When I pulled back, he had a shocked expression on his face. And maybe there was something else there. Happiness?
I ignored it and the looks of everyone around me and started talking. “I know you have to go on now, so I’ll be quick. But I’m in love with you. You don’t have to do anything with it, I don’t expect you will, but I just wanted you to know. I figured you deserved to know. I didn’t want this, but it kind of just happened. You can tell Taylor that this kiss wasn’t your fault, I mean I kissed you. I will totally understand if you decide to stay with her, but just know that I want to be more too. You mean so much to me Alex, you always have, so if you want to stay with her than I’ll just have to deal with it.” I said rambling. I still had to realize that I had told the guy I had known for seven years, the last guy I had ever thought I would fall for, that I loved him.
I stroked his cheek one time before I turned around and left the four shocked guys of All Time Low behind me and headed towards the giggling and grinning girls of Left For Dead.


Shannon POV
During all time lows set, the girls from left for dead and pierce the veil were sitting on a grass bank that was by the buses, we were laughing because today was actually a good day. This is where it had all turned to shit.
“WHERES THE WHORE THAT KISSED MY BOYFRIEND?” Taylor came shouting from the other side of the bank. Wait. Whore?
As she came closer I felt the girls coming nearer to me and I know they were trying to stop me from doing anything. But as so and she got into reach I couldn't handle it. I ran over to where she was standing “WHO ARE YOU CALLING A WHORE?” I said while grabbing her hair and pulling it towards the floor. “You wanna go and call one of my friends a whore again, GO ON, I dare you” I let go of her hair and she stood up and looked me dead in the eye “whore” that's when I flipped I slapped that bitch so hard around the face and I felt arms around my waist pulling me back.
“Let me at her!” I said while struggling out of the grips and slapping the person who was holding me. I got sat down on the floor, and got kissed on the side of the temple by Mike as he sat next to me, I was now in the lying position and Vic sat on my stomach, “you're not moving” I groaned “fucking Mexicans” I muttered. I felt him giggle as I looked over to where Taylor was. All to see her shouting in Alex's face. The other boys made their way over to us. I saw all the girls crawl towards where I was lying. “Ok, I have seen you fight plenty of times, but that has got to be like the second funniest” Vanna said my chuckling. Tony looked at her and asked “what was the first?” Ally shivered at the memory “she was in an argument with this girl, and the girl was standing near a wall may I add in. Shannon then punched her in the middle of her face, causing her head hit the wall. Her nose to break, and she had braces, they had come undone and pierced her cheek” everyone groaned. “She deserved it” I pointed out.
“OI dirty dick when should I get off of your girlfriend?” Vic shouted across to Mike who was now talking with Kevin explaining the situation. “Never say that sentence again” said Jaime who was sitting next to us. Mike told us to give him one minute.
Taylor had been taken away by her manager a while ago and echo also had to go followed by Alex. It's like a fucking counselling session.
About ten minutes later Vic was still sitting on me and Mike and him were teasing me because I couldn't get up. Echo and Alex came strolling up the hill “all time low arent aloud to do the rest of warped..” Alex said sadly as the rest of the boys from his band looked extremely shocked.
Echo then jumped and said “fooled ya!” It was still quiet until we heard jack murmur “bitch” and we all started laughing.


Vanna
Tiffany: Heard the funeral is in a few days, you coming?
Me: what kind of question is that? Of course I am.
Tiffany: I was just asking since you're in Florida, playing music, why aren't you home? Your parents planned the funeral all by themselves, did you even help them on something?
Me: tiff, you don't want to go that way,cause I'm honestly not in the mood . I'm going to be home in a few days, I just need to finish some stuff here.
Tiffany: whatever you say, cuz. See you, and don't be late.
This literally has to be the worst week of my life. Not only the whole funeral thing, but now my family believes I didn't help on anything. I groan and put my phone down on my hunk, not wanting to text anyone right now.
“KEVIN!” I yelled and walked toward the front. I needed to talk to Papa Kevin, and the whole situation.
“what happened? “ He asks, as he looks behind at me. We were jamming our way to Miami, ready for another Florida date. “How you feeling?”
“Frustrated, Upset. I really don't know.” I sit in the passenger seat and hug my legs, while looking at the dark road. “Damien’s funeral is in a few days, and I don't know what to do.”
“what do you mean?”
“Kevin, I planned my brother’s funeral, I had made calls, I was just so busy before making the first payment.. And my parents texted me saying that they had planned everything despise the fact that I told them I planned it.” I sigh, and tears fall down my cheeks. My inner anger finally showing in a way that I didn't like to show an expression. I wipe my face and took a deep breath. “I wanted to do it after warped so I can have the girls, you and the boys as support. My parents will be in their own bubble at the funeral, now I will be alone.” I whisper. “I have no replacement for the days I'll be home, and I can't just leave when tour is about to finish.” He didn't say anything, but he did grab my hand and gave it a reassuring squeeze. Kevin was never really the one to say something inspirational in times like these, but he did listen and let you know that he understand the pain you're going through. We girls didn't want it any other way.
*
I yawn and smiled.
New day. New show.
I walk towards the back and straight to my bunk, where I changed into some clothes that went with the humid weather of Florida. I fix the shirt as I walk out to the front, where Ally and Echo were talking.
“So?” I asked them as I grab a box of Oreo's. They look at me confused and I chuckle. “don't think I didn't remember that sudden kiss that Alex got and the beating that Taylor received. I'm shocked we haven't been kicked out.”
“Shannon went full out.” Echo said, obviously disapproving Shannon’s actions.
“You don't mess with Momma Shannon.” Ally whispers and I chuckle. You never really do mess with her. I look over at the fridge and smiled as we noticed we had been changed hours. We shouldn't get the direct heat, so that was a change for once. Grabbing a water bottle, I let the girls low I was going for a walk around the site and exit the bus. I look around, hoping to see Jaime for a comfort hug, but I'm pretty sure he was asleep. I took the time to reflect on my life right now. Almost four months ago, we got the letter for warped,getting Echo in our band, two months ago, I got drunk and married a man I hated with my entire guts, few weeks ago, my brother dies in combat, even though he promised me to be there to pick me up and now here I am, waiting for the day I fly back home to close the casket and grab the American flag. At home I'll be able to grieve for Damien well, no one telling me anything. Just me, his quilt, our alcohol and music. No boyfriend. No band. Just me
“Vivi!” I look up and see Tino waving his arms. He was standing next to the rest of his band, with beers on their hands. I walk up to him, gluing a smile on my face.
“Hey Tino! Hey guys.” they said a small hello, and I'm handed a beer. “Thanks!” I open it and take a small sip, before smiling at them. “It's been a while.”
“it sure has. How are you feeling?” when will people stop asking me that question. I don't even know how to answer it.
“I'm alright. Just getting ready to go back home.”
“you leaving early?” Austin asked and I just nod. They all give me a small sad look, but I ignore it.
“got a funeral to go to.” I said, softly, circling my index finger against the beer top. “It's been fun though. You guys going up soon?” I ask, making the subject changed. I wasn't okay talking about the funeral or the death of my army boy. I couldn't let them know I was actually still losing my mind. They all nod and their manager calls them. I follow them to the stage and stood there as they did a little warmer together. They all run to the stage and their set begins. The bass and the drums tingle in my body and it takes control of itself. Making me forget everything and focus on the music, just like it always does.

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