I played blackops until I got bored I checked the time, it was almost 11 the guys should be back by now. I decided to get up and check out their ‘studio’. I’m sure they won’t mind if I just look around. I opened the door and went inside. It wasn’t really anything special it’s like any other studio, just a mini version. While I was looking around an old acoustic guitar caught my eye. I picked it up and sat on the small couch, holding it reminded me of my brother. My brother was my everything, once he graduated and moved out I’ve been completely lost, I hardly ever talk to him anymore. The only time I ever talk to him is on holidays and on our birthdays; we never miss each other’s birthday. He taught me how to play the drums, bass, and the guitar. He bought me my own acoustic before he left. The last words he said to me were, “Where words fail, music speaks.” Then he kissed my forehead and left. After that I fell into a deep depression. It’s like my brother was the only thing keeping me sane and happy.
I started playing the first song he ever taught me, Caraphernelia by Pierce the veil (ironic huh?). He knew I loved that song, so he learned it then taught it to me. I’ve played it at home every day since he left. I guess it just makes me feel better, or closer to him. I played through the full song once, the second time I sang along.
“Sunshine, there ain't a thing that you can do that's gonna ruin my night
but there's just something about
this dizzy dreamer and her bleeding little blue boy
licking your fingers like you're done and
you've decided there is so much more than me
and baby honestly it's harder breathing next to you I shake
I brought a gun and as the preacher tried to stop me
hold my heart it's beating for you anyway
What if I can't forget you
I'll burn your name into my throat
I'll be the fire that'll catch you
what's so good about picking up the pieces
none of the colors ever light up anymore in this hole
Nobody prays for the heartless
nobody gives another penny for the selfish
you're learning how to taste what you kill now
don't mind me, I'm just reaching for the necklace
talking to my mom about this little girl from Texas
What if I can't forget you
I'll burn your name into my throat
I'll be the fire that'll catch you
what's so good about picking up the pieces
none of the colors ever light up anymore in this hole
Just give her back to me
you know I can't afford the medicine that feeds what I need

So baby what if I can't forget you
collide invisible lips like a shadow on the wall
and just throw, oh no
you can't just throw me away
So what if I can't forget you
I'll burn your name into my throat
I'll be the fire that'll catch you
what's so good about picking up the pieces
none of the colors ever light up anymore in this hole
Just give her back to me
you know I can't afford the medicine that feeds what I need
So baby what if I can't forget you
I'd better learn to live alone
what's so good about picking up the pieces
what's so good about picking up the pieces”
When the song was over I sat in silence keeping my eyes closed, until I heard clapping. I opened my eyes and there stood Jaime, of course. “That was amazing!” he smiled
“Yeah, ok. Whatever you say.” I put the guitar back on the stand and sat back down.
“Well I think it was. You’re definitely better than Vic.”
I let a small laugh escape my lips, “I thinks it’s because I actually sound my gender.”
Jaime laughed, “You gotta admit, his voice is starting to drop, a little bit. I think.”
“Yeah, I guess. If you say so.”
“I do say so.” He smiled
“Are you trying to make me melt?! I mean seriously?! I’m about to be like a Popsicle that was left in the sun. Damn.” I grabbed my shirt and started tugging on it as if trying to cool myself off.
He looked at me confused. “What?”
“You’re smile, it’s ridiculous! And those dimples, whoa, it should be illegal to have a smile that adorable. It just makes me melt every time I see it…” I smiled, “Oh, and where are the guys?”
“They’re at All Time Lows’ bus, we’re having a mini party there, so I was sent to come and get you.”
“Oh, that means there will be alcohol… hmmm…” I kind of smiled, “I’ll just stay here. I don’t want you guys to get in trouble or anything.”
“Oh, yeah. I forgot you’re only 17… Damn…”
“Yeah,” I sighed, “so you can go to the party and have fun, I’ll just stay here and play blackops or something.” I gave him a quick smile.
“Are you sure?”
“Yes I’m positive.”
“You’re pregnant?!” he laughed
“Yepp, totally. And as far as all those girls know it’s yours.” I started laughing harder
“Oh yeah, Em. You should’ve heard some of the questions we got after you said that, and the reactions. Damn, they were priceless.” He laughed just as hard.
“Yeah, I bet. And I ask you, how can a virgin be pregnant?”
“Wait, you’re a virgin?!” he asked shocked
“Yeah, why is it so surprising?” I raised an eyebrow.
“Well, you were just so good at faking it I just figured…” he shrugged his shoulders
“Oh,” I giggled, “Yeah, that’s what high school does for you nowadays. That’s pretty much all you hear if you go in the bathroom, especially the one by the band room, blech! Gross band nerds.” I shuttered just thinking about it.
“Hey, that’s not nice. I was a band nerd, and I kinda still am.”
“Oh yeah, I suppose you are.” I teased him, “oh before I forget, what time are we going to the airport?”
“Oh, Mike and I looked and the next flight to salt lake is tomorrow at 11am. Is that ok?”
“Yeah, I just gotta call my mom.”
“Ok, do you want to call her real quick before I leave?”
“Yeah, sure.” I smiled and took his phone. I dialed my mom’s number and it went straight to voicemail. Why hasn’t she been answering? Huh… well then…
“Hey, mom so I don’t know why you’re not answering but I guess you’re busy. I just wanted to let you know that my flight home is tomorrow at 11am, so yeah. Well I love you; I hope you’re alright. Call me back if you can. Bye.”
I hung up and looked at Jaime. Well, where he used to be at least. I got up to look for him, “Jaime! Where are you?” I was walking past the bunks when something grabbed my ankle causing me to jump, scream and then eventually fall. Jaime was under his bunk hiding, “Jaime, what the hell?” I tried to get up but he pulled me down, “No! You’re not allowed to get up yet!”
“Jaime, I don’t like being on the floor.” After a few more attempts, I gave up on trying to get up because he kept pulling me back down.
I kept laughing, “Jaime, you’re such a little kid!” I attempted to get up one more time, but he pulled me back down by him. We lay there and stared at each other for a couple of minutes, we were soon interrupted by his phone. I looked at it hoping that it was my mom, sadly it wasn’t. It was mike, I handed it to Jaime and he answered it, “Ok, be right there.” He sighed and hung up. “They’re wondering what’s taking so long, so I’m gonna go. Are you sure you don’t wanna come?”
“I’m sure hime. Now go have fun.” I leaned in and kissed his lips. When I pulled back he still had his eyes closed. “Ok, I’ll come back and check on you in a little bit.” He opened his eyes, and with that he ran off the bus slamming the door. I sighed and pulled myself off of the ground, not knowing what I would do for entertainment. I walked over and plugged my iPod into the dock and pushed play. The first song that came on was FMLYHM by Seether. I turned up the volume until I couldn’t even hear my own thoughts. It really is a pretty dirty song, but I don’t care. I slowly let my body move to the music.
“You could've been the real one
you could've been the one enough for me
you could've been the free one
(the broken down and sick one)
Remnant of a vacant life
You come around when you find me faithless
You come around when you find me faceless
Fuck me like you hate me
(dig it up and tear it down)
Dig it up and hold me out
Fuck me like you hate me
(dig it up and tear it down)
I love the sound when you come undone”
I danced to my ipod for a long time; actually I hadn’t thought it had been that long. I had completely lost myself in the music and didn’t hear the door open. I had my eyes closed not paying attention. One of my all-time favorite songs came on. (Lollipop-Framing Hanley) just as I was about to sing along, the music shut off. Out of instinct I turned to yell, “What the he-” I stopped myself when I saw it was Jaime.
“Wow, I didn’t know you could move like that.” He winked at me
“Do you always have to sneak up on me like that?!” I said a little annoyed. I mean, I technically just met him today and he’s already seen more of me than my own family has. Literally.
“As a matter of fact I do.” He put on a cheesy grin
“Yeah, ok. So how’s the party goin?” I perked up a little bit
“Egh, it’s alright. It would be better if you were there though.” He walked over to me putting his hands in his pockets. He stopped just in front of me, “You should go back with me.”
“Jaime, I told you. I don’t want you guys to get in trouble, I’m not 21 remember.”
“Yeah, I remember. You don’t have to drink to have fun ya know.” He smiled making it so I couldn’t refuse.
“Ok, I guess I’ll go. Let me get dressed.” I turned and walked toward the bunks, some reason Jaime was following me. “Jaime, what are you doing?” I said grabbing my clothes.
“Huh? Uh. Uh…. I gotta pee.” He went to the bathroom and shut the door. I didn’t really want him to walk out and see me in my underwear again so changed in the studio. When I finished changing I walked out of the studio and back into the lounge. I didn’t see Jaime anywhere and that’s when I heard something behind me, “Jaime, if you’re trying to scare me it isn’t working.”
“That’s not fair. You looked.” He pouted
“Actually I didn’t, you just suck at being quiet.” I laughed and turned to him, throwing my clothes on the couch in the process. “I’m ready to go.”
“Ok then, let’s go.” He smiled and grabbed my hand leading me off of the bus, I got to the last step and he stopped me, “Jaime, what are you doing?”
“I’m gonna give you a piggyback ride.” He smiled
“Uh, no I’m good.” I tried to step down but he wouldn’t let me, “You’re not allowed to leave unless you’re on my back.”
“Fine, turn around.” He smiled and turned. I hopped on his back and he closed the door, I shivered at the temperature change. Jaime put me down for a second, “Here take this since you’re cold.” He pulled off his shirt. “Uhhhh, Jaime I’m good. You can keep that.” I laughed I then realized that he was already drunk. Wow, I’m stupid. It took that long for me to notice, really?
“What, you don’t like the view?” he smirked
“Oh, I do. Believe me, I do. It’s just I know you’re drunk and right now I can’t concentrate with you being shirtless.” I started walking towards all time low’s bus; Jaime slowly followed struggling with his shirt. At one point he tried putting his head through the arm. After a few minutes of entertainment I decided to help the poor guy. When we got to the bus, Jaime gestured for me to open the door, when I did a guy with a horse mask on tumbled out. It took me a minute to realize that it was mike, “Hey, Em”. He slid off the mask and smiled. I laughed at how drunk he was, “Hey, Mikey.” I stepped over him and onto the bus.
Wow, I had no idea that you could fit this many people on to one bus. Jaime soon joined me and put his arm around my waist, I didn’t do or say anything I just stood there.
“Do you want anything to drink?” Jaime yelled over the music. “Mountain dew please.” I yelled back, I swear that drink is a drug. It’s like a drinkgasm.
“Ok, be right back.” He disappeared into the crowd of people. I stood in silence (Well besides for the music) until Austin saw me, “Emily! Hey Em!” he walked toward me, “Hey it’s great that you finally decided to grace us with your beautiful presence.” He smiled and hugged me
“Yeah, well I’m not much of a partier.” Which was true, I really wasn’t.
“Well I bet you’re a great dancer. You should come dance with me.”
“Nah, I’m good thanks. I don’t dance.” I started looking around the crowded bus, “Where the hell is Jaime?” I said out loud. I’m sure Austin didn’t hear me, hell I didn’t even hear me. As if on que Jaime came out of the crowd and over to me. Austin looked at Jaime then back at me, “Ok, well if you change your mind I’ll be over there.” He then disappeared in to the crowd. I looked at Jaime who was holding 2 red solo cups. “Here you are my dear.” He handed me one of the cups. Ugh, the bus reeked of alcohol! Jaime looked at me, “I bet I can chug my drink before you can.” He had a childish grin on his face.
“You really wanna make a bet? Even after last time?” I raised my eyebrows
“Yes, definitely.”
“Ok, on the count of 3...” I paused, “1…2…3..!” we both chugged our drinks, my mnt dew burned my throat. I figured that it was just the carbonation I finished my drink and saw Jaime laughing. I was about to say something when it all hit me. “You spiked my drink!” I said wide-eyed.
“Technically, I didn’t. Tony did.” Jaime smiled which made it impossible for me to stay mad at him.
***
I was clutching a half empty bottle of black velvet whiskey and dancing with Jaime. Wow, I did not realize how dirty I really knew how to dance. Yeah, I surprised myself. When I finished that bottle I found another and downed half of it. After that I decided I needed some air, I left Jaime dancing by himself and walked towards the door, well attempted to. On the way to the door I was stopped by a very drunk tony.
“What’s up Tone?”
“Emily, I gotta tell you something.” He slurred causing me to laugh at how drunk he was, “Shoot!” Before I knew it his lips were on mine, I pulled away from him. “Tony, what the hel-” he cut me off my kissing me again, this time I didn’t pull away. I wasn’t in the right state of mind, well at least that’s what I told myself. The last thing I remember is making out with tony, then I blacked out.

Notes

Soooo..... haha is this story too cliche? or is it fine? just wondering.. haha i'm glad you guys like it though! i don't really have much to say right now.. haha just, i hope it's meeting your guys' expectations and such and i hope that its entertaining. (: so yeah. (: love ya!
<3/Emilio