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I Saw The Moon Divorce The Sky

Chapter Eight

The next morning Erica woke up with a rather bad headache. “Fuck” She muttered to herself as she jumped out of her bunk. The children were already awake so there was no escaping the headache, at all.

“Morning auntie Erica” Jacob said through a mouthful of cereal that Jaime had made him a few moments ago.

“Morning sugar” She said and after drinking some water she went over and kissed Jacob, Amanda and Jaime on the cheek to say hello. “Is everyone else still sleeping?” She asked Jaime.

“Isla is changing Michael in the back, I’m not sure if Tony or anyone else is awake” He said.
“Okay, well I’m going for a quick shower” She declared and went back to the bunk are to get her things.

When she was getting her toiletries her phone beeped, indicating a new text message. She picked her phone up to see who it was and saw that it was from Zac. She was a little apprehensive to open it but did so anyway.

Sorry about what I said last night, please forget it. I don’t want to lose our friendship or have it be awkward because of something silly I said while drunk, let’s just move past it xx

Erica sighed in relief that Zac wanted to forget about it as much as she did but she couldn’t help but feel a bit bad about the whole situation still. Erica replied to the text saying how their friendship won’t be awkward and that they can act like it never happened. After doing so she went and had her shower and washed away the thought of Zac’s feelings.

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It was the final day of this year’s Warped Tour and there was a lot to get done. Erica and the twins had a fair bit of press today. Someone from Alt Press was coming onto the bus for an interview, they had their set, the acoustic set, a signing, the music program and even more press. But it was all worth it, to make thousands of kids happy and do what they love.

“Erica, the guy from AP is here” Zeke called through to the back lounge where Erica was sat going through some emails.

“Just coming” She called back. She shut her laptop and put on some shoes before walking out the front. “Hi” Erica said as she sat on the couch opposite the booth that the twins and journalist were sat in.

“Hi, I’m Ricky, I’m the one doing the interview today” A man in his mid-twenties with light brown hair and a skinny frame replied.

“Nice to meet you” Erica said with a smile and the interview began.

Ricky asked questions about Warped Tour and how it had been over the last 2 months. He had questions focusing on the Mike Fuentes Music Program and even some about Mike himself, more about how Erica was doing without him. She answered as best she could. It had been almost a year since his passing already but no matter how much time passes it will never be something Erica could get used to talking about. There were questions about upcoming tours and the new single with Zac. It was your standard, run-of-the-mill interview. A photographer took a few photos and they were all done.

When the interviewer was about to leave Vic and Jaime came onto the bus and you could practically see the dollar signs in the Ricky’s eyes. He clearly wanted to interview them and everyone could sense it.

“Hi, I’m Ricky from Alt Press” He greeted after the boys introduced themselves. “I’d love to ask you a few questions some time” He admitted, confirming everyone’s previous suspicions.

“Maybe another time” Vic suggested. He had wanted to do an interview and let the world know about how there would be no more Pierce the Veil and tell them about the music program but he couldn’t bring himself to do it. He would post things on his Facebook and Twitter but he’s still a little nervous to do a fully blown interview, for the same reason as Erica; he’s just not comfortable talking about it. He knows that every question will be about Mike and the interviewer would pity him the whole time and he couldn’t stand the thought of that.

Vic, Jaime and Tony know that a lot of bands had lost members due to death but carried on, it may take them a long time but they eventually got back to it. They know that they still have a record that they recorded, with Mike, and are yet to release but they just know it wouldn’t be the same without Mike. They know that they couldn’t call themselves Pierce the Veil when it’s not Mike behind the drums. They did speak about releasing the album – it was due to be released 2 weeks after Mike’s death – but they think if they do their fans would expect tours and one off live shows and things like that so they decided against it. Maybe one day in the future they’d release it but not just yet.

“Yeah, maybe another time” Ricky repeated Vic’s words. “Well we better be going, it was nice to meet all of you and the interview will be in next month’s issue” He said, the last bit aimed at the guys that were still in a band.

“We look forward to reading it” Chad said. Everyone said their goodbyes and Ricky and the photographer left the bus.

“I knew he would ask you guys for an interview” Zeke announced.

“Same” Jaime replied “What time are you guys playing today?” He asked.

“4pm” The three band members said in unison “But we have a bit of press today” Chad continued.

“I don’t get why there’s so much press on the last day. They should leave it so you can have more fun” Jaime said.

“I know damn press people” Erica laughed.

The band spent many hours doing press, repeating their answers in pretty much every interview. There was one or two that had unique questions which was very refreshing though. The acoustic set was done at 2pm and after that the gang spent a little time at the MFMP tent before going over to their stage.

It was just the band, Tony, Jaime and Vic still on tour; Emily and Isla went home, Isla took Michael and Emily agreed to babysit Jaime’s children for the week. He was very grateful.

“This is the final show of the tour so I want you guys to go fucking wild” Erica said to the crowd who apparently were feeling the same way as they all cheered, jumped, danced and sang along to every song Anonymous… played.

The band was in very high spirits when they left the stage. “Now that’s how to end a fucking tour” Chad declared as the three of them shared a hug.

“I agree. They were insane” Erica said and Zeke just nodded along to everything being said.
The signing was only ten minutes after their set so they headed over to their tent straight away. One girl stood out in the line to Erica this time though and when she reached the table Erica made sure she let the girl know she remembered her.

“Hannah, hello” Erica greeted and as soon as she said her name the fan smiled so big.

“You remembered me?” She asked in astonishment.

“Of course I did and I remember your letter pretty much word for word, I’ve read it a lot” Erica admitted.

“Oh gosh, thank you I guess” Hannah said shyly.

“No thank you, you’re amazing. Your letter did make me cry a lot though but it made me smile loads too and I want to give you something” Erica said.

“I’m sorry for making you cry but what do you have for me? I’m intrigued” Hannah let out a nervous giggle and Erica wrote something down; she had signed the book Hannah wanted signing so Hannah really was intrigued.

“I don’t use my Twitter much so this is my email address. I’m always writing emails and I get notifications to my phone. Just like Mike did for you, I want to help so if you ever need to talk just send me a message and I’ll reply as soon as I can” Erica smiled and passed the young girl the folded piece of paper.

“Thank you, it means a lot” Hannah said through a few tears.

Erica stood up and hugged Hannah tightly before she took a picture with the fan and they said goodbye to each other. Hannah had promised to not give the email address to anyone else and was now talking to Chad.

The rest of the signing was just like any other and was over pretty soon but since one of their press meetings were cancelled the band stayed at their tent for a couple more hours. Meeting fans and selling merch, hanging out and just cherishing the last day of tour.

When they decided to leave their tent, they met up with Tony, Vic and Jaime who had just finished with the MFMP for the day and decided to go and check out a few bands. They went from stage to stage and ended up seeing a few bands that they really liked and one that they probably would never listen to again.

There was going to be many parties tonight and each of them was going to be very fun. The six of them had decided they were going to visit a few of them too. They were all starting off at the Of Mice and Men bus and would probably go off in twos or threes to different busses throughout the night.

While at the OM&M bus the 6 friends went on their own ways within 10 minutes. Erica and Jaime were sat with Alan and Austin from OM&M and Matt K from BMTH who had come from a party at his own bus to hang out with this lot. Jaime and Erica were with this particular group of people for about an hour and a half and drank a lot of whiskey in that time, before joining Matt back at his bus.

“Erica love, I haven’t spent enough time with you this summer, come have a drink” Oli said as soon as he spotted Erica and Jaime. She left Jaime with Matt and joined Oli at the drinks station in the kitchen area of his bus.

“I agree, we haven’t spent enough time together this tour. So let’s make up for it by hanging out tonight” Erica suggested.

“Sounds like a bloody good plan little lady” Oli said cheerfully.

“First thing first, shots” Erica claimed and poured Oli and herself a shot of Vodka and downed the clear liquid fairly fast.

“You sure know how to drink” Oli observed.

“Alcohol has been my water since I was about 14” She laughed, which caused Oli to laugh because Erica has an infectious laugh.

“Well we’re going to have fun tonight then” The pair of them clinked their whiskey and cokes and became one with the rest of the people on the bus.

Oli, Erica and Jaime had somehow found their way outside, none of them remembering getting there. They were sat around the fire that had been made a few hours earlier. “I always hate the end of tours, having to say goodbye to everyone.” Erica slurred but meant every word.

“I know the feeling” Oli replied and Jaime nodded in agreement.

“When’s your next tour?” Jaime asked both of them.

“We’re back in America in a couple of months for a 2 month headline tour, we’re announcing it on Monday” Oli said.

“And we haven’t got anything planned yet” Erica replied.

“You could come out with us, if you want. We haven’t got any support 100% sorted yet so we can talk to managers and what not” Oli suggested.

“Really?” Erica asked.

“Yeah of course, you guys are a cool band and are cool people so it would be fun” Oli said sounding more and more excited.

“I’ll obviously have to talk to the twins but I can’t see them turning this down” Erica said, matching Oli’s excitement.

“YAY” Oli clapped his hands together with joy, like a child.

“Aw, you looked so cute when you did that” Erica cooed and Oli did it again for the entertainment.

“Well you have my number and everything so let me know once you’ve spoken to the boys and we’ll go from there” Oli said with a bit of seriousness in his tone, his business voice.

“I will definitely do that.” Erica replied “But as for now, I think I’m going back to my bus” Erica gave a look to Jaime to see if he wanted to go back with her and he nodded.

“Okay love, it is getting a bit late. I’ll see you when I see you” Oli laughed and gave Erica a hug and a kiss on the cheek. He gave Jaime a hug too and the three of them said their goodbyes. Erica and Jaime made sure they said goodbye to everyone they knew on the bus before heading back to their own one too.

“Tonight was so much fun” Jaime giggled out; he was laughing at a man that had just tripped up, over his own shoe lace.

“It really was. Definitely the best party night of the tour I think” Erica agreed.

“I’m glad you had fun” Jaime took Erica’s hand in his and the pair attempted to skip back to the bus, it didn’t go as well as they thought it would and they fell over twice.

When they were back on their bus they realised that they were the only two back. They also realised it wasn’t as late as they or Oli thought. It was only just 2am. Because of this and the fact that they still weren’t all that tired they decided to watch a movie in the back lounge.
Erica got out a bag of candy from the cupboard and made some hot chocolate while Jaime set up the DVD player and got down some blankets for them to snuggle up under. Erica walked into the back room and passed Jaime his hot chocolate and turned out the light before getting under the blanket. Jaime had put in Shutter Island because the best friends love this film.

“I love Leonardo DiCaprio” Erica said.

“I know you do” Jaime laughed “Now wipe the dribble from your chin, it’s just a film” He joked and Erica nudged him in the side. The pair laughed a little and then became quiet because the film was starting.

The film went on for nearly two and a half hours and in that time the rest of the guys came home and went to bed. Everyone was sleeping and when the film came to a close Erica was the only one awake, Jaime had fallen asleep on her shoulder so she tried to pull away from him as gently as possible to turn the television off. Despite her efforts, Jaime awoke.

“Morning Pumpkin” Erica joked.

“What time is it?” Jaime asked.

“Just gone half four, you slept for like the last 45 minutes of the film” Erica informed.

“Oh, I can’t wait to get home and actually sleep in my own bed”

“Neither can I. We’ll be home tomorrow, not long to wait” Erica agreed as she sat back on the couch, she doesn’t know why she sat back down and didn’t make her way to bed but she did so anyway.

The best friends sat looking at each other for a few minutes, neither one of them saying anything; just looking over one another, taking everything in. Erica was suddenly thinking of everything Vic had said to her about Jaime, yet again. She didn’t know if it was true and she was trying to read the expression in his eyes but she was having difficulty.

All of a sudden Jaime began inching closer to her and, as if some unstoppable force was involved, Erica mirrored his actions. Their lips connected and at first it was weird, for both of them. But they went with it and within a few moments their lips were in sync. Erica bought her hands up and placed them on Jaime’s face, one of his hands were at her waist and the other in her hair. The kiss was innocent but passionate; soft but strong. It was full of emotion and both of them could sense it. The kiss only lasted a matter of seconds but felt like it was a couple of hours, in a good way.

When they pulled apart Erica was blushing and looked at her lap and Jaime became panicked.

“Shit E, I’m sorry. I shouldn’t have done that.” Erica’s face shot up when Jaime spoke.

“Don’t be sorry” She gave him a reassuring smile “Let’s just go to bed and we’ll talk about this later, yeah?” Erica suggested.

“Yeah, that sounds like a good idea” Jaime breathed a sigh of relief and got up and walked through to the bunks. Erica followed seconds later, went to the bathroom and hopped into her bunk.

She was really confused right now; she didn’t know whether or not she wanted to be with Jaime. She doesn’t even know if she likes him like that completely. What she did know is that she enjoyed that kiss, it felt right – after the beginning awkwardness. She felt the emotion that Jaime put into it and she knows she gave just as much. Erica had a smile on her lips and she couldn’t wipe it off. She went to sleep like that.

Notes

Ooh, they kissed. What do you think is going to happen now?
I love reading your feedback so please give me some haha <3

Comments

@xMareBear14x
Aw, I wouldn't dare :)
KealieghRachel KealieghRachel
9/27/13
@KealieghRachel
Good. I'd hurt you if you did that to me again!
xMareBear14x xMareBear14x
9/26/13
@xMareBear14x
I do. Trust me it's nothing like Mike dying kind of drama haha.
KealieghRachel KealieghRachel
9/25/13
Drama... Lol how about no? Unless it's good drama... If that's even possible... You know what I mean!
xMareBear14x xMareBear14x
9/25/13
@xMareBear14x
Haha thank you. I'm updating while I have access to internet because I don't know when it will be sorted at my own house.
KealieghRachel KealieghRachel
9/20/13