It had been a few months since Noelle’s accident and her memory has been fully restored, bar a few tiny memories but all the main things and important memories have come back. She and Jaime have moved in together, he moved into her apartment. She and Tommy have been working really hard lately, they’ve teamed up with a few other clothing lines to make the ‘super-group’ of independent clothing lines; they’re all working together for a one off summer collection and they are super stoked. The boys are about to go on Tour too; it starts in a few days.

Mike and Noelle’s friendship just keeps getting better and better, she is even teaching him a few tricks that he doesn’t know on the drums. He’s always looking to improve his playing and Noelle is more than happy to help out.

Vic has become closer with Tommy, it turns out they have a lot in common. It’s good to know everyone gets along and their friendships are stronger than ever; everyone except Tony, Noelle and Jaime. Jaime and Tony have barely spoken over the last couple of months other than when it comes to the band; they’ve managed to keep it professional. Tony’s
relationship with Carmen had been going really well but today Carmen was going over to Tony’s for a conversation nobody would like to have.

“Hey baby” Tony said as he opened the door and let Carmen in.

“Hey Tone” She replied, already seeming quite sad.

“What’s up, have you been crying?” Tony was worried. He and Carmen walked over to the kitchen and he poured them both a coffee.

“I have because I’m about to do something that makes me sad” She responded.

“What do you mean? What are you going to do?” Tony questioned.

“Tony, I don’t think we should see each other anymore” She let out a heavy sigh, better to get it out there and not beat around the bushes.

“W-what? Why?” Tony was about to cry.

“I like you, I do but let’s face it, you’re still in love with Noelle and everyone can see it. I’m practically her double and I don’t think I can be your substitute for the real Noelle anymore. I know you do like me, I believe you when you tell me you do but it’s not enough. I just want you to be happy and I want to be happy but I don’t think both of us can be happy together. I really am sorry Tone but I can’t wait around for you to get over Noelle to truly love me. I hope you can understand” Carmen was crying now and each word she spoke broke her heart a little bit. She really did care for Tony and she loved his friends, they were now her friends but everything she said was true.

“I understand and I am sorry. I would love for you to stay and for us to work through this but I get if you don’t. I do really care for you Carmen.” He said as he wiped away a few of her tears and tucked a piece of hair behind her ear, he leaned in and kissed her on the lips softly.

“It’s hard for me to do this Tony, but I see the way you look at her. I wish it was me that you looked at like that” She looked into his eyes and he let a tear escape them.

“I never meant for it to happen. When she came back I wasn’t in love with her anymore but after a while of her being back in my life all the things I felt when we were 20 came back. I feel so bad because it’s ruined my friendship with my best friend and now my relationship with one of the coolest chicks ever” They both let out a light chuckle.

“I know, I get it and I’m sure deep down Jaime knows you never intended for this to happen. You have to control yourself though, you need to understand that they are together and are so in love and I know it sounds harsh but Noelle isn’t going to come back to you; she doesn’t love you. If you want to get your best friend back you need to get over her, you need to find someone that makes you feel a love stronger than the one you two once shared and I’m sorry I wasn’t that person because I really would have loved to of been.”

She hugged Tony tightly, she didn’t want to have to go but she couldn’t stay.

“I’ll always care for you Tony and who knows, maybe one day our paths will cross again and we can try this once more” She gave him an endearing smile and one last kiss before leaving his apartment.

“Bye Carmen. Take care”

Tony was gutted, he really was but her words hit him. He realised how childish he was being, he couldn’t take his best friends girl and him thinking about doing so has ruined more than he ever wanted it to. He was sat on his couch telling himself over and over that he needs to pull himself together and take his mind off Noelle. Yes it would be hard but it is what is needed to be done to be happy again. Because let’s face it, he hasn’t really been happy since Jaime stopped being his friend.


Today the boys were heading off on tour and Noelle was sad to have them leave but she’s got so much work going on that she won’t be down in the dumps all the time.

“I’m going to miss you, stinky poo” Jaime says as he pulled away from Noelle’ embrace.

“I’m going to miss you too. You won’t be gone that long and I have work so it won’t be too bad” Noelle replied.

“And you and Tommy will be coming out to LA in a couple of weeks” Jaime reminded Noelle.

“I can’t wait. You go out there and make kids happy” Noelle kissed Jaime once more and pushed him towards the bus.

“Bye, I love you” He said as he stepped on.

Noelle blew him a kiss and said she loves him back; the bus drove away and Noelle got in her car and drove back to their apartment.


A few weeks had gone by and Noelle’s collaboration collection had been released and the sale figures were very impressive. She and Tommy were on their way up to LA to see the boys show tonight.

“Giselle’s boring not wanting to come out tonight. We have to bring her along to another show instead” Noelle said.

“Yeah I know but she had girls night and nothing messes with girls night” Tommy joked as he changed from a CD to his iPod; the first thing that played was Besitos.

“Now this is going to get us in the mood” Tommy said to Noelle with a shot of enthusiasm.
“Hell yeah” She replied and they both sang along.

They soon arrived at the venue; the boys had about 2 hours before show time so they were all just going to hang out.

“Hey beautiful” Jaime said as Noelle and Tommy walked onto the bus.

“Hey you” She said and kissed him on the lips.

“Get a room you two” Mike joked as he gave Tommy a hug.

“You’re just jealous” Noelle joked back and hugged him. “I’ve seen those things on the internet, fans wanting you two to get down and dirty” She shot him a cheeky wink and they all started laughing.

“I’m pretty sure it’s Vic that you have to look out for. What is it they call it? Fuenciado or something like that… And you people wonder why I don’t have a tumblr. Those people are scary on there” Mike laughed and opened another beer.

“I know you have a secret blog and read all those stories they write about you” Tommy said.

“Shit Tommy, it’s supposed to stay a secret, you’re not supposed to tell everyone about it” They all laughed once more and Vic entered the front lounge; finally ready.

“I thought I heard that laugh of yours” Vic said in Noelle’s direction. They shared a hug and then all people present made their way to the dressing room in the back of the venue. When they got in there everyone had a beer and just messed around for a while.

“We’re going to the bar down the road after the show, you two best be coming with us?” Mike pretty much demanded.

“Like we’d turn that down” Tommy spoke for the both of them.

“That’s the spirit” Mike smiled and went back to messing about with his drumsticks.


The show was insane, the fans went away pleased; when don’t they? The boys had just finished spending some times with fans outside and were back on the bus, getting changed and ready to head to the bar. All bands on the tour were going, most of them looking to pick up a lady.

Noelle was fortunately dressed up a little bit so would fit in at the bar either way. She had on a crimson crushed velvet skater skirt with a While She Sleeps tank top and some black Lita boots.

When they got to the bar they found a booth and Mike went and got in the first round. The night was going really well, just full of booze and laughs. Tony and Noelle didn’t speak once other than a small hello that they exchanged at the beginning of the night.

Jaime and Noelle decided they were going to dance since the music was fairly decent and they had both drunk enough to not have a care in the world.

They were dancing away, face to face and enjoying the time they had together. Noelle’s hands were around Jaime’s neck and his were around her waist. They swayed in time to the music and shared kisses every now and then. It was fun; the whole night was until Noelle went to get the next round in on her own.

She was sat on a stool at the bar, drinking the last of her current drink, as she waited for the bar tender to finish with the customer he was with. Noelle wasn’t paying attention to anyone or anything around her until a recognisable voice came from behind her and she tensed up.

“Well fancy seeing you here. I thought you’d never return” Max’s words cut through the music and fell over Noelle. She just ignored him, thinking he would go away but she was wrong.

“It’s rude to ignore people Noelle” He moved closer and after noticing her frozen state decided to place his hand on the small of her back. She still couldn’t move and she had words to speak but they were stuck in her throat.

“I heard you have a new boyfriend, a guy in a band or something like that” Noelle managed to nod, everything else was still frozen.

Jaime noticed what was going on and didn’t know what to think. He didn’t know who the man was Max and with his hand still on the small of her back thought that she might be flirting with him. Tommy stood up and looked at what Jaime was looking at and worry shot across his face.
“Dude, that’s Max” Tommy whispered into Jaime’s ear.

“WHAT?” Jaime shouted and stormed over there, he stood just out of sight so he could here what Noelle’s ex was saying.

“I see you put on some weight, you don’t look so great. Is your boyfriend making you fat? Alcohol won’t help; you’ll get a beer belly.” He went to say something else but before he knew it Jaime had moved over and punched him in the jaw.

Noelle managed to move slightly but her words were still stuck.

“Babe, are you okay? Ignore him he doesn’t know what he’s talking about” Noelle fell into Jaime’s arms. Tears threatening to fall but she wouldn’t let them; she didn’t want to ruin the night.

Max had regained his balance and was now stood behind Jaime; he tapped him on the shoulder and as he turned around Max struck him in the nose. Tommy ran over and helped Jaime and Noelle, he punched Max and Max just laughed.

“Seriously Tommy, always fighting her battles; let the bitch defend herself for once” By now Mike, Tony and Vic had all joined them.

“Oh so you’re the ex?” Mike asked and jumped Max, he pounded into him a few times with the help of Tommy while Jaime comforted his girlfriend.

The security guards from the bar soon came in and broke the situation up; they were all asked to leave and not wanting to cause anymore shit decided to do as they were told. When they got out they went and sat on a bench by the park that was opposite the bar.

“You guys are crazy” Noelle finally managed to say, to the three guys that had hit Max.

“We’re only looking out for you little one” Mike said sweetly.

“Thanks, but he’s right. I have got to start defending myself” She sighed.

“Noelle seriously? The amount of arguments you and I have had this year shows me that you defend yourself enough” Tony decided to add in; everyone just laughed at his comment, including Noelle.

“Yeah you’re right. Maybe you’re just a girly boy so it makes it easier” She joked back causing another round of laughs.

“How about we just go back to the bus and have our own party” Vic suggested.

“I like the sound of that” Mike replied and they all went in the direction of the venue parking lot.

“Thanks guys” Noelle said as she stood up and took Jaime’s hand in hers.

“No problem No-No” Mike smiled at her, gave her a side hug and then ran and jumped on Tommy’s back.

“Gosh I love their bromance” Noelle whispered to herself and smiled at them.

Notes

Like I said in the last chapter I decided to have the memory loss over pretty soon. I probably should have had it last a bit longer though.
I hope you like this, please let me know what you think :)