I walked onto the bus, shuffling to the bunks. From all of the crying I've done, my ribs are fucking killing me, but right at this moment, I'm just..numb.

I pulled out my phone and texted Kellin, and Alex, being as they were the only ones who knew.

To: Alex, Kellin
Hey, can I maybe stay at yours for a few days?

I slowly packed my suitcase, feeling pain shot through me each time I bent over, but I had to do this and leave. As bad as I wanted to stay for the other guys, I just needed a break until I got this shit sorted out. I mean, I know I was over reacting when I saw the magazine, but when she's on his lap and laughing like nothing happened, probably from the second I left? What other proof do I need. I really thought he understood me, but maybe I was right about him using me..


From: Kellin
Aw, babe :( Of course. I'm sorry.

I zipped up my suitcase and grabbed an empty envelope and a sharpie, scribbling down a note to the guys.

Staying at SWS bus. Tony, don't bother me until I decide to talk to you. Thanks for everything, see ya.

-Adeline.

I went back and set the note in my bunk and heard the door fly open. I sighed and walked out. Of course, it's Tony.

"Babe just listen to me."
"I'm not your 'babe' and you don't need to explain yourself to me. Move, please." I said as I tried to get past him.
"No please, don't do this. I can't lose you. Just, let me-"
"Tony get the FUCK out of my way." I screamed, grabbing my stomach and immediately regretting it.
"Oh God, are you okay?" He asked and ran his hand down my arm. I shied away from him and stepped back.
"I don't need your help Tony.." I whispered and felt a tear escape my eye, but I wiped it and decided to stay strong. He wasn't going to see me cry. "You've already done enough." I spat.
"I know it looks bad, every part of it. I know, but it's really-" I groaned and tried to push past him, but he put his hands on the table and counter, creating a barrier.
"TONY GOD DAMN IT! I DON'T NEED YOUR EXCUSES!" I screamed as I lifted one of his hands and stepped through. I went to walk out, but felt my suitcase being ripped from my hands. I sighed and turned around to be pulled into a kiss. I tried to pull away, but his hands slid from my neck, down to my waist, pulling me against him. I pushed against his chest, but I really had no energy to fight, especially with Tony. I gave in and wrapped my arms around his neck. His tongue scraped my bottom lip but I denied. He groaned impatiently causing me to giggle and for him to slip his tongue in. We fought for dominance until he pulled away, just enough to talk.

"Please, don't leave me." He said. His voice was so desperate that I felt my heart break a little more, which I didn't think it was possible. I sighed and he gave me one more quick peck.
"You have 5 minutes." I whispered as I sat down, yelping in pain. His eyes widened and he ran to the couch.
"Babe, you're not okay."
"I-I'm fine. Time's a tickin."
"I'm not explaining shit until you're taken care of." He said and put some ice into a zip loc baggie and went to the bathroom for a few minutes. He came back with a cold damp towel.
"Lay down." I sighed and nodded. He guided me down and lifted my shirt.
"Shit.." He mumbled and took in a breath. I started to freak out.
"What?"
"Nothing, you're just covered in bruises. Where does it hurt the worst?" I pointed to the middle of my sternum and he set the ice on it. I clenched my jaw at the sudden weight on it, but it quickly went away. Tony laid the cold towel across my ribs and kissed my cheek.
"Th-Thank you.."
"Of course Adds, anything for you." he said and sat on the couch across from me.
"Doing this doesn't mean that I'm still pissed or hurt. Why did you do this to me?"
"Babe, I didn't even know you when that shit went down. I was still with Steph, and if you look at the picture closely, it's the same outfit I was in the day I fucked up my knee." Oh.
"I didn't get a close enough look at it, so that didn't cross my mind.." I whispered. "But I believe you. Explain the whole lap thing though.."
"Oh, I came to talk to her, to tell you what happened and she stood up and twisted her ankle. I caught her so that she wouldn't fall and we started laughing, I'm guessing that's when you came in." I nodded and put my hands over my face.
"Oh God Tony, I'm so sorry. I just suspected the worse and.. Shit, please forgive me." I whispered.
"Hey, it's okay. Even the guys thought the same thing. Of course I forgive you." I felt the air shift beside me and I took my head out of my hands. Tony was beside me and gave me a sad smile.
"You mean everything to me Adds, I know we've only known each other for a few weeks, but you're family to the guys and I. Will you please stay?" I nodded and he gave me a big smile, making me giggle. He leaned up and kissed me.
"Well, we have to perform in like 45 minutes. I hate to leave, but I promise I'll text you. Do you need anything?" I shook my head.
"Okay, promise me you won't get up."
"Tony I-"
"Nope. Promise me."
"If you would let me finish, I was going to." He blushed and looked at the ground.
"Oh."
"You're adorable." I said and laughed. "But I promise I won't get up... unless I absolutely have to." He sighed and stood up.
"Close enough." He shrugged. "I gotta go, I'll see ya later." He said and kissed me.
"M'k. Bye Tone."
"See ya, beautiful." He said before the door clicked closed.

As shitty as I treated him, he still took care of me. I suspected the worse, and he was actually understanding of it. I don't know just how lucky I am to have someone like him. As bad as it scares me, I..

I love him.

Notes

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This will end somewhere around ch. 40/: Just a warning.

Drama soon, maybe some smut. c;


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