Natalie watched as people around her talked and jumped around, ready for the band to come out. Danny gripped the barricade since people were pushing around him and he looked down at Natalie. “Seems like a popular band.” He chuckled. Natalie nodded, slightly feeling a knot in her stomach. Austin ran from back stage and the crowd yelled his name. He smiled and reached Natalie and Danny.

“Come back stage with me, I want to talk with you.” Natalie nodded and Austin helped her over the barricade, along with Danny. They walked the other way just as Mike and Jaime ran out on the stage. Tony followed shortly and lastly Vic. Natalie, Danny and Austin reached the back and introduced them to the band.

“Thank you everybody! These last few years wouldn’t have happened without you guys! Who’s ready to party?” Vic screamed and the rest cheered. Natalie turned her attention to the stage and froze, having the perfect view to Jaime and Vic. Danny looked over too and cursed.

“Is that…?” He asked. Natalie didn’t say anything and Austin walked over.

“That’s Vic Fuentes, vocalist, and Jaime Perciado, bassist, for PTV.” Natalie remembered the night she met Tony. The crowd was chanting PTV. Tony was going to see Vic and Jaime perform, that’s why he said he knew the band. Natalie watched as they played a song and Austin grabbed her elbow, bringing her closer. She saw the whole band and froze, seeing her boyfriend jump around.

“That’s Mike Fuentes, Vic’s little brother on drums and Tony Perry on lead guitar. Tony is the shy one of the group so it makes him look angry but he’s really nice and caring. Jaime is really hyper and happy all the time. Mike is a drinker, but a real good guy. Vic is the oldest and the one with control. They have a tour in a week or so around the United States I think they said.” Natalie pulled her arm away from Austin and took a few steps forward so she could see well. They all were there, jumping and playing, when Tony saw her and he froze.
He stopped playing, the rest of the band looked at him and at Natalie. They all stared at her and Tony took his guitar off, putting it on the floor.

“You lied.” She whispered. Tony flinched, taking a step to her.

“Baby, listen to me.” Tony began, ignoring the fact that everyone could hear him.

“You lied!” Natalie yelled, earning looks from the crowd. “I trusted you Tony!” She yelled again.

“Baby I did it because I knew you won’t want to date me if you knew I was-“

“A guitarist for a band?” Natalie interrupted him. “You were right, I wouldn’t have dated you. But with time, I would have!” She walked up to him and pushed him back a little.

“Baby you know I love you, please calm down.” Tony grabbed her hands and she shook her head.

“No! What else did you lie to me about? Staying forever with me? How do you expect to stay forever with me, when you have a tour in less than a week?” She yelled again. Tony furrowed his eyebrows.

“Who told you about the tour? Why are you even here?” He almost yelled at her.

“Don’t you dare blame this on me Tony Perry! You know I would do anything for you and you go and do this to me? That’s why you said ‘for fun’ when Linda asked about our tattoos!” Natalie yelled. Tony rubbed his face with his hands and grabbed her arms.

“Natalie! Stop talking and listen to me! I did it so I could know you loved me for me! I fell in love with you the first day we met and I wanted to gain your trust! Those tattoos mean something! That I love you with all my heart!” Natalie scoffed and held back her tears. She looked at Mike, Jaime and Vic.

“You all lied.” She said. They looked away, not having anything to say. Natalie looked at Tony and he was looking down. “I’m done.” Natalie said, turning away. Tony grabbed her elbow and pulled her back.

“Baby no please, stay here with me.” Tony pleaded. Natalie didn’t turn to him; she didn’t want him to see her cry. She wiped the tears away and straightened her back.

“No, I told you I’m done.” Tony turned her around and got on his knees.

“Natalie, I need you. I love you too much to let you go. Let’s forget all this and go back to normal, go on the tour together and stay with me. I’m begging you Natalie.” Tony pleaded. "I utterly in love you forever. I want to spend every waking moment of my life with you and only you. You can't leave me like this." Natalie didn’t look at him, afraid she would say yes to his offer. Instead, she pulled her hands away and shook her head, going back stage. Tony ran after her and Danny pulled Natalie to him. Austin held Tony as Natalie told Danny that they should leave.

“Tony, man, come on. Let her just blow off some steam.” Austin said. Natalie turned to Austin and he gave Tony to Tino.

“I’m sorry.” She whispered. Austin shook his head and gave her a small smile.

“If anything, I’m sorry. I shouldn’t have given those tickets to Sammi.” Natalie looked at him.

“Sammi?” She questioned.

“Yeah, she asked for them. Later that night, I told Vic to perform with us.” Natalie sighed angrily and shook her head.

“Thanks for telling me this.” Austin nodded and looked at her.

“I will call you though. I was hoping I would meet you again sometime so we can hire you to go on tour with us soon. After this one, we have one in Europe. Think about it, we could use you.” Austin smiled and Natalie nodded and left with Danny. Tony tried to get away from Tino and after awhile, he finally was. He ran off stage and looked around, trying to find Natalie. People glared at him while other watched as he ran out and tried to find her. He ran out of the venue, desperately looking around but he couldn’t see her. Tony slumped against the door, breathless and sweating.

“I fucked it up this time.” He whispered. He punched the cement building, tears streaming down his face as he slid down the wall. He curled his legs up to his chest and rested his forehead on his knees, his hands gripping his hair.

Notes

Title Credit: Of Mice & Men.

Wow, I did not expect reactions like that. I was going to leave it at that, but I will most likely not update tomorrow since it's my mum's birthday. :) I hope you guys like it! Maybe I'll sneak in a chapter tomorrow before dinner. :D