We Celebrate the way the night hides scars
A Mistake?
I woke up in someone’s bunk; I figured they probably just put me in here last night. I started to stretch when my leg hit something solid then I heard a moan. I immediately started to panic, shit what happened last night? Did I do what I think I did? Wait no; I hope not I didn’t want to lose my v-card like that. Shit! I opened the curtain and let in just enough light to see whom the body next to me belonged to, of course it was Tony.
“Shit!” I said a little too loudly, Tony shifted but didn’t wake up. I looked down and lifted the blanket that was covering us; we still had all of our clothes on. “Thank god!” I sighed and slowly climbed out of the bunk and shut the curtain behind me. I didn’t even have a hangover, I felt great! Luckily I’ve never actually gotten a hangover, I haven’t had one since the very first time I ever got smashed. It helped a lot not having hangovers, especially when I go to a party and have to go home early the next morning.
No one was up yet so I decided to go and get everyone breakfast. I put my hair up in a messy bun, washed off my smeared make up and rinsed my mouth out with mouthwash. On the way out I grabbed my ipod, the money that I had left on the counter and Jaime’s phone so I could call my mom.
The diner we went to yesterday said that they did carry out, so I took that option and hurried there. On the way I called my mom, it rang 4 times then someone answered, “Finally, you decide to answer.” I teased
“Hey, Em.” It was my big brother Dakota.
“Oh, Hey Koda. Where’s mom? Is she ok?” I said worried
“Yeah, she’s making breakfast right now.”
“Oh, good. So how come you’re home?” I stopped in front of the diner
“Well I came to see my little sister for her birthday, but she wasn’t here.” He laughed
“Oh, yeah. Sorry about that.” I nervously laughed, “Oh, and can you tell mom that my flight leaves at 11am today. I think it gets in about noon or something like that.”
He repeated it to my mom, “Ok, look for me when you get here, mom said that I could pick you up.”
“Ok! I will, Love you bud.”
“Love you too, Jelly bean. See ya later.” And he hung up
I put Jaime’s phone in my pocket and went in the diner. When I walked up to the counter I was greeted by an overly joyed hostess, “How can I help you?” her fake smile showing through her Crayola make up.
“Um, I would like to order take-out please.” I gave her a real smile
“Ok, what would you like?”
I gave her my order, which consisted of 8 servings of pancakes, hash browns, eggs, bacon and coffee. (Yeah, I know that there were only 5 of us, but they were growing boys, they eat a lot.) Bacon was known to help with hangovers, so the boys definitely need it. “Are you sure you’ll be able to eat all of that?” she laughed
“Oh, it’s not all for me, I have 4 grown men to feed.”
She gave me a confused look, “Oh, ok.” Then she looked down.
“I’m here with a band, we played a show last night. Now they’re all back at the bus sleeping off some hangovers.” I laughed
“Oh, I understand now. So it’ll be about a 15-20 minute wait.” She smiled
“Ok, that’s fine.” I paid and sat down. A little while later a guy about my age brought me the food and I left. He was pretty cute, about as tall as mike, so probably like 6’1” 6’2”, blue eyes black hair and an amazing smile. When I got back to the bus everyone was still sleeping, I set all the food out on the table. I laughed when I saw a note on one of the boxes
“Call me, 775-439-6673. / Shawn”
I just ignored it and took the advantage of the unoccupied bathroom; I quickly showered off. I decided not to wash my hair but I did everything else, I quickly dried off and got dressed. When I left the bathroom the guys were all still asleep, damn they could sleep forever! But then again, they got wasted last night, and it was like 8:30am.
I walked over and plugged my ipod in to the Ihome; I pressed play on Bestios. I decided I was goin to turn up the volume; hopefully it would wake up the guys. I sat on the couch and sure thing they came shuffling out one by one each holding their heads.
“There’s ibuprofen on the table along with fresh coffee and food.” I smiled as they all sat down
“How can you be so ‘happy go lucky’ right now?” Tony said grabbing coffee and pills.
“Because unlike all of you, I don’t get hangovers.” I stuck my tongue out at them
“You don’t have to rub it in.” mike said looking through the food. Everyone started dishing up their plates and devoured them; “did you guys know, bacon cures hangovers?” I smiled
“How do you know that? I thought you don’t get hangovers.” Mike said taking another bite, “Haven’t you ever heard of WTF facts on twitter? That’s how I know. And actually I have a lot of experience when it comes to curing hangovers, one day, when you meet my friends you’ll understand.”
“Oh, yeah. Okay.” Mike laughed as everyone was stuffing their faces. I just sat back and sipped my coffee.
“ Thanks for taking care of us, Em.” Jaime said taking a bite of his pancakes and all of the guys said their ‘thank yous’ between bites, “You’re very welcome. It’s not everyday that you get to baby-sit your favorite band. Oh and thank you very much Jaime and Tony for spiking my drink last night. I VERY much appreciate it.” I said sarcastically and glared at them.
They both smiled, “You’re very welcome.” Jaime said while giving me a cheesy grin. “Yeah it’s not everyday you get a cute girl to put her tongue down her throat.” Tony chimed in, Jaime looked at him and Tony immediately slumped in his seat, probably regretting saying that. I was really wishing that he hadn’t remembered that, hell I wish I hadn’t remembered it. Jaime stopped staring at Tony and turned his attention to me as if looking for an explanation. I looked at Vic and Mike for help but they were too busy with their jaws on the floor to help. So I looked back at Jaime, “What, it’s not my fault.”
“Oh yeah, totally not your fault, you definitely tried pulling away.” Jaime scoffed
“Yeah! I did actually, and if anyone’s it’s yours and Tony’s faults, I wouldn’t have done it if I was sober.”
“Oh, yeah. It’s totally my fault!” Jaime started raising his voice
“Jaime, stop overreacting. It was nothing.” I said calmly hoping that he would calm down.
“Stop overreacting? It was nothing? Really? My best friend made out with my girlfriend! How am I suppose to be acting?” his voice got louder and I could feel my jaw drop.
Did he seriously just say girlfriend? “I don’t know how you’re suppose to be acting but certainly not like this! And did you seriously say girlfriend? Well that’s a newsflash to me! As far as I knew we just had a ‘thing’ and now as far as I’m concerned a ‘thing’ is all we will ever have.” I yelled and got up grabbing my Ipod and stormed off the bus slamming the door.
“Em, Wait!” I heard mike yell after me but I kept walking, “Go Away, Mike.” He started catching up to me, “Emily, wait you can’t run off alone!”
“Watch me!” I ran into a crowd of people losing him.
I wandered around Reno for a couple of hours, looking in some stores, mingling. I actually took a couple pictures with fans that recognized me from last night. I ran into a couple girls that were in line at the meet’n’greet, they said that I did a good thing when I stuck up for myself. Apparently one of them actually punched a girl when she insulted me after I left. I wasn’t even in the band or anything and I still have fans.
After a while longer, I remembered that I still had Jaime’s phone in my pocket. I pulled it out and looked at the screen, 25 missed calls all from Mike, Tony, and Vic. I was about to put it in my pocket again when Vics name popped up on the screen, I sighed and slid the bar and answered, “Hello?”
“Emily! Where are you? Are you ok?” Vic was freaking out.
“Vic, I’m fine. Calm down.”
“Where the hell are you!” I heard mike yell in the background
“I’ll tell you where I am when you guys calm down.” I was pretty close to the venue so I started walking back.
“We are calm!” mike yelled
“Vic, do you have it on speaker?”
I heard a beep, “Nope, not anymore. So Em, where are you?”
I was just outside the gate and could see Vic outside of the bus, “Staring at this thin girly Mexican looking guy. He’s really short about 5’6” brown long hair a nose ring. You should see him, he’s pretty funny looking.” I laughed as I watched him turn around “HA. HA. Em, so funny. Where are you?”
“That’s for me to know and you to not to.” I mimicked tow mater
“Emily, it’s no time for joking. Your flight leaves in half an hour.”
I looked at the time, “SHIT! Ok, be right there.” I ran over to the bus half expecting to be happily greeted, but I was sadly mistaken. Vic was talking to Jaime now, Tony was nowhere in sight and Mike was walking towards me holding a PTV backpack, “Here, it has all of your clothes and stuff in it, along with the makeup.” I took the bag from him and stared for a second, “Are you really that mad at me? I mean would you’ve rather me sit there and burst out in tears or get some space and calm down?”
“Emily, you scared the shit outta us! It wouldn’t have been so bad if you stayed and talked or at least answered the phone.” I could tell he was trying to stay calm.
“Yeah, well I’m sure you guys wouldn’t care if something happened to me anyways. I’m just a fan remember?” I gave him a cold look. Remembering last night when I was trying to find my way to the stage, I didn’t hear much but I heard enough.
“What do you mean?”
“Don’t act confused, you know exactly what I mean. Or do we need to ask Casey?”
Mike looked shocked, “I-I didn-”
“Oh yeah, just a fan that doesn’t mean anything. Sorry I forgot.” Yeah, I know I was being a bitch but I was hurt. Not just by mike, but kind of Jaime too.
“Emily, I didn’t mean that. I just… I’m sorry.” He reached out to grab my shoulder but I pushed his hand away. “Just save it mike. It’s in the past, there’s nothing you can do to take it back… so where’s my plane ticket?” it took everything in me to hold back the tears.
Mike looked down, “In the backpack.”
“Ok, well I’m going to go say by to Tony, then I’ll leave. Is he on the bus?” mike nodded so I pushed my way past him and walked towards the bus passing Jaime and Vic. I climbed the 3 stairs into the bus and saw Tony sitting on the couch, “Well, turtle. I’m leaving.” I gave him a fake smile. He got up from the couch and came over to hug me. As soon as his arms were around me I couldn’t hold back the tears anymore.
After a few minutes I forced my self to stop crying or else I would for sure miss my plane. I pulled away and wiped my eyes, “Thanks turtle.” I smiled at him “Oh, yeah. Here.” I handed him Jaime’s phone.
He took the phone and put it in his pocket, “Where’s your ipod?” I pulled my ipod out of my pocket, “Right here, why?” he took it from me and put his number in it, well I think that’s what he was doing.
I stood awkwardly while Tony typed away on my ipod. “Ok, well now you have all of our numbers. Just for when you get home and so you can stay in touch.” He finished and handed it back to me.
“Well, right now I think you and Vic are the only people I’ll be talking to.” I paused and sighed, “Well, I guess this is goodbye, turtle.” He smiled and hugged me tightly, “Bye, Em. Call me when you get home ok? Or text me or something.”
I let go of him and turned towards the door, “ I will.” And with that I walked out the door passing Jaime, Mike and Vic again. I could feel my eyes collecting tears so I quickly blinked them away hoping that no one would notice, Vic came over to hug me and I let him. This may be the last time I see them, well for a while anyways. When Vic let go Mike hugged me, “I’m sorry, Em. I really am.” I was still mad at him, but I hugged him anyway because I knew that I would miss it. “Well, I guess this is goodbye. Bye Jaime.” I turned toward the street to catch a cab.
Just as I was about to step in the cab I heard someone yell my name, I looked up to see Austin. I laughed as I stood there with the door open watching him run towards me arms flailing. “Em! Wait!”
“What’s up Austin? Whatever you do you got to hurry, I’m gonna miss my flight.” I laughed
“Well, I wanted to say goodbye. Alan, Aaron, Tino and Phil say bye too and they love you.” He smiled down at me
“Oh, well tell them diddo.” I smiled back at him.
“Do you have your phone with you by chance?”
“Oh, no. But I have my ipod.” I handed him my ipod and he did the same as Tony, “Well, now you have my number. Text me sometime.”
“Ok, will do Austin.”
“Bye, Em.” He hugged me
“Bye, Austin.” I smiled and got in the cab. I got to the airport just in time for my flight; they were about to close the door. I sat down and slid my bag under my seat. (Thank god it was a window.) Oh, how I wish I could’ve seen their smiles one more time. But I guess I’ll always have the future right? After a few minutes of listening to a baby cry, little kids whining for their toys and people yelling I put my headphones in and pushed play on my ipod. I soon was overcome by sleep; and how good it felt to be able to shut out the world, just for a little while.
“Shit!” I said a little too loudly, Tony shifted but didn’t wake up. I looked down and lifted the blanket that was covering us; we still had all of our clothes on. “Thank god!” I sighed and slowly climbed out of the bunk and shut the curtain behind me. I didn’t even have a hangover, I felt great! Luckily I’ve never actually gotten a hangover, I haven’t had one since the very first time I ever got smashed. It helped a lot not having hangovers, especially when I go to a party and have to go home early the next morning.
No one was up yet so I decided to go and get everyone breakfast. I put my hair up in a messy bun, washed off my smeared make up and rinsed my mouth out with mouthwash. On the way out I grabbed my ipod, the money that I had left on the counter and Jaime’s phone so I could call my mom.
The diner we went to yesterday said that they did carry out, so I took that option and hurried there. On the way I called my mom, it rang 4 times then someone answered, “Finally, you decide to answer.” I teased
“Hey, Em.” It was my big brother Dakota.
“Oh, Hey Koda. Where’s mom? Is she ok?” I said worried
“Yeah, she’s making breakfast right now.”
“Oh, good. So how come you’re home?” I stopped in front of the diner
“Well I came to see my little sister for her birthday, but she wasn’t here.” He laughed
“Oh, yeah. Sorry about that.” I nervously laughed, “Oh, and can you tell mom that my flight leaves at 11am today. I think it gets in about noon or something like that.”
He repeated it to my mom, “Ok, look for me when you get here, mom said that I could pick you up.”
“Ok! I will, Love you bud.”
“Love you too, Jelly bean. See ya later.” And he hung up
I put Jaime’s phone in my pocket and went in the diner. When I walked up to the counter I was greeted by an overly joyed hostess, “How can I help you?” her fake smile showing through her Crayola make up.
“Um, I would like to order take-out please.” I gave her a real smile
“Ok, what would you like?”
I gave her my order, which consisted of 8 servings of pancakes, hash browns, eggs, bacon and coffee. (Yeah, I know that there were only 5 of us, but they were growing boys, they eat a lot.) Bacon was known to help with hangovers, so the boys definitely need it. “Are you sure you’ll be able to eat all of that?” she laughed
“Oh, it’s not all for me, I have 4 grown men to feed.”
She gave me a confused look, “Oh, ok.” Then she looked down.
“I’m here with a band, we played a show last night. Now they’re all back at the bus sleeping off some hangovers.” I laughed
“Oh, I understand now. So it’ll be about a 15-20 minute wait.” She smiled
“Ok, that’s fine.” I paid and sat down. A little while later a guy about my age brought me the food and I left. He was pretty cute, about as tall as mike, so probably like 6’1” 6’2”, blue eyes black hair and an amazing smile. When I got back to the bus everyone was still sleeping, I set all the food out on the table. I laughed when I saw a note on one of the boxes
“Call me, 775-439-6673. / Shawn”
I just ignored it and took the advantage of the unoccupied bathroom; I quickly showered off. I decided not to wash my hair but I did everything else, I quickly dried off and got dressed. When I left the bathroom the guys were all still asleep, damn they could sleep forever! But then again, they got wasted last night, and it was like 8:30am.
I walked over and plugged my ipod in to the Ihome; I pressed play on Bestios. I decided I was goin to turn up the volume; hopefully it would wake up the guys. I sat on the couch and sure thing they came shuffling out one by one each holding their heads.
“There’s ibuprofen on the table along with fresh coffee and food.” I smiled as they all sat down
“How can you be so ‘happy go lucky’ right now?” Tony said grabbing coffee and pills.
“Because unlike all of you, I don’t get hangovers.” I stuck my tongue out at them
“You don’t have to rub it in.” mike said looking through the food. Everyone started dishing up their plates and devoured them; “did you guys know, bacon cures hangovers?” I smiled
“How do you know that? I thought you don’t get hangovers.” Mike said taking another bite, “Haven’t you ever heard of WTF facts on twitter? That’s how I know. And actually I have a lot of experience when it comes to curing hangovers, one day, when you meet my friends you’ll understand.”
“Oh, yeah. Okay.” Mike laughed as everyone was stuffing their faces. I just sat back and sipped my coffee.
“ Thanks for taking care of us, Em.” Jaime said taking a bite of his pancakes and all of the guys said their ‘thank yous’ between bites, “You’re very welcome. It’s not everyday that you get to baby-sit your favorite band. Oh and thank you very much Jaime and Tony for spiking my drink last night. I VERY much appreciate it.” I said sarcastically and glared at them.
They both smiled, “You’re very welcome.” Jaime said while giving me a cheesy grin. “Yeah it’s not everyday you get a cute girl to put her tongue down her throat.” Tony chimed in, Jaime looked at him and Tony immediately slumped in his seat, probably regretting saying that. I was really wishing that he hadn’t remembered that, hell I wish I hadn’t remembered it. Jaime stopped staring at Tony and turned his attention to me as if looking for an explanation. I looked at Vic and Mike for help but they were too busy with their jaws on the floor to help. So I looked back at Jaime, “What, it’s not my fault.”
“Oh yeah, totally not your fault, you definitely tried pulling away.” Jaime scoffed
“Yeah! I did actually, and if anyone’s it’s yours and Tony’s faults, I wouldn’t have done it if I was sober.”
“Oh, yeah. It’s totally my fault!” Jaime started raising his voice
“Jaime, stop overreacting. It was nothing.” I said calmly hoping that he would calm down.
“Stop overreacting? It was nothing? Really? My best friend made out with my girlfriend! How am I suppose to be acting?” his voice got louder and I could feel my jaw drop.
Did he seriously just say girlfriend? “I don’t know how you’re suppose to be acting but certainly not like this! And did you seriously say girlfriend? Well that’s a newsflash to me! As far as I knew we just had a ‘thing’ and now as far as I’m concerned a ‘thing’ is all we will ever have.” I yelled and got up grabbing my Ipod and stormed off the bus slamming the door.
“Em, Wait!” I heard mike yell after me but I kept walking, “Go Away, Mike.” He started catching up to me, “Emily, wait you can’t run off alone!”
“Watch me!” I ran into a crowd of people losing him.
I wandered around Reno for a couple of hours, looking in some stores, mingling. I actually took a couple pictures with fans that recognized me from last night. I ran into a couple girls that were in line at the meet’n’greet, they said that I did a good thing when I stuck up for myself. Apparently one of them actually punched a girl when she insulted me after I left. I wasn’t even in the band or anything and I still have fans.
After a while longer, I remembered that I still had Jaime’s phone in my pocket. I pulled it out and looked at the screen, 25 missed calls all from Mike, Tony, and Vic. I was about to put it in my pocket again when Vics name popped up on the screen, I sighed and slid the bar and answered, “Hello?”
“Emily! Where are you? Are you ok?” Vic was freaking out.
“Vic, I’m fine. Calm down.”
“Where the hell are you!” I heard mike yell in the background
“I’ll tell you where I am when you guys calm down.” I was pretty close to the venue so I started walking back.
“We are calm!” mike yelled
“Vic, do you have it on speaker?”
I heard a beep, “Nope, not anymore. So Em, where are you?”
I was just outside the gate and could see Vic outside of the bus, “Staring at this thin girly Mexican looking guy. He’s really short about 5’6” brown long hair a nose ring. You should see him, he’s pretty funny looking.” I laughed as I watched him turn around “HA. HA. Em, so funny. Where are you?”
“That’s for me to know and you to not to.” I mimicked tow mater
“Emily, it’s no time for joking. Your flight leaves in half an hour.”
I looked at the time, “SHIT! Ok, be right there.” I ran over to the bus half expecting to be happily greeted, but I was sadly mistaken. Vic was talking to Jaime now, Tony was nowhere in sight and Mike was walking towards me holding a PTV backpack, “Here, it has all of your clothes and stuff in it, along with the makeup.” I took the bag from him and stared for a second, “Are you really that mad at me? I mean would you’ve rather me sit there and burst out in tears or get some space and calm down?”
“Emily, you scared the shit outta us! It wouldn’t have been so bad if you stayed and talked or at least answered the phone.” I could tell he was trying to stay calm.
“Yeah, well I’m sure you guys wouldn’t care if something happened to me anyways. I’m just a fan remember?” I gave him a cold look. Remembering last night when I was trying to find my way to the stage, I didn’t hear much but I heard enough.
“What do you mean?”
“Don’t act confused, you know exactly what I mean. Or do we need to ask Casey?”
Mike looked shocked, “I-I didn-”
“Oh yeah, just a fan that doesn’t mean anything. Sorry I forgot.” Yeah, I know I was being a bitch but I was hurt. Not just by mike, but kind of Jaime too.
“Emily, I didn’t mean that. I just… I’m sorry.” He reached out to grab my shoulder but I pushed his hand away. “Just save it mike. It’s in the past, there’s nothing you can do to take it back… so where’s my plane ticket?” it took everything in me to hold back the tears.
Mike looked down, “In the backpack.”
“Ok, well I’m going to go say by to Tony, then I’ll leave. Is he on the bus?” mike nodded so I pushed my way past him and walked towards the bus passing Jaime and Vic. I climbed the 3 stairs into the bus and saw Tony sitting on the couch, “Well, turtle. I’m leaving.” I gave him a fake smile. He got up from the couch and came over to hug me. As soon as his arms were around me I couldn’t hold back the tears anymore.
After a few minutes I forced my self to stop crying or else I would for sure miss my plane. I pulled away and wiped my eyes, “Thanks turtle.” I smiled at him “Oh, yeah. Here.” I handed him Jaime’s phone.
He took the phone and put it in his pocket, “Where’s your ipod?” I pulled my ipod out of my pocket, “Right here, why?” he took it from me and put his number in it, well I think that’s what he was doing.
I stood awkwardly while Tony typed away on my ipod. “Ok, well now you have all of our numbers. Just for when you get home and so you can stay in touch.” He finished and handed it back to me.
“Well, right now I think you and Vic are the only people I’ll be talking to.” I paused and sighed, “Well, I guess this is goodbye, turtle.” He smiled and hugged me tightly, “Bye, Em. Call me when you get home ok? Or text me or something.”
I let go of him and turned towards the door, “ I will.” And with that I walked out the door passing Jaime, Mike and Vic again. I could feel my eyes collecting tears so I quickly blinked them away hoping that no one would notice, Vic came over to hug me and I let him. This may be the last time I see them, well for a while anyways. When Vic let go Mike hugged me, “I’m sorry, Em. I really am.” I was still mad at him, but I hugged him anyway because I knew that I would miss it. “Well, I guess this is goodbye. Bye Jaime.” I turned toward the street to catch a cab.
Just as I was about to step in the cab I heard someone yell my name, I looked up to see Austin. I laughed as I stood there with the door open watching him run towards me arms flailing. “Em! Wait!”
“What’s up Austin? Whatever you do you got to hurry, I’m gonna miss my flight.” I laughed
“Well, I wanted to say goodbye. Alan, Aaron, Tino and Phil say bye too and they love you.” He smiled down at me
“Oh, well tell them diddo.” I smiled back at him.
“Do you have your phone with you by chance?”
“Oh, no. But I have my ipod.” I handed him my ipod and he did the same as Tony, “Well, now you have my number. Text me sometime.”
“Ok, will do Austin.”
“Bye, Em.” He hugged me
“Bye, Austin.” I smiled and got in the cab. I got to the airport just in time for my flight; they were about to close the door. I sat down and slid my bag under my seat. (Thank god it was a window.) Oh, how I wish I could’ve seen their smiles one more time. But I guess I’ll always have the future right? After a few minutes of listening to a baby cry, little kids whining for their toys and people yelling I put my headphones in and pushed play on my ipod. I soon was overcome by sleep; and how good it felt to be able to shut out the world, just for a little while.
Notes
okay! so i decided that i will make Saturday's my official update day! Yay! so you guys should be expecting an update once a week! are you excited? cause i sure am! haha well i hope you guys liked this chapter!ya know, it's funny. i have to write this same story for a different site, but in it the characters names are different, so before i post a chapter on this i have to go through and edit it and change the names, probably add a few things and whatnot. i'm currently writing chapter 21 for the other story. and it's so hard to write the original names! while writing on it today, i actually had to go back and retype the names to the correct ones.. haha
oh and i'll add characters to the list as they come in, chapter by chapter; if that makes sense.. haha let me know if it doesn't.. :p
oh and am i the only one who never gets hangovers? I've seriously only had one, and it was when it was my first time ever getting drunk. i don't know why, but it's just in my genetics. does anyone else not get hangovers? cause i feel weird being like the only one, i mean i love not having them, but i hate being the only one.. :p well, yeah. love ya!
<3/Emilio
Yay Sequel!! I Love This Story Im Very Happy There's A Sequel! AND YOU JUST USED A STAR WARS QUOTE! You Are Officially My Favorite Now <3
3/15/14