Tony was released later that week after finding out that he had hurt his head and he couldn’t sleep with the pain. He signed himself out, walking with the group as they happily took him to his bus to rest. “I’m a bit hungry.” Tony admitted, feeling his stomach growl. The group walked to a nearby Wendy’s and ordered their food, eating and talking.

Tony glanced around the table, smiling that finally everything would be okay. He turned next to him and looked at Natalie who bit into a fry while smiling at Elsie’s story. She ate a chicken nugget, covering her mouth with her hand and laughing as Linda made faces at her. Elsie looking confused since she couldn’t see Linda. Tony chuckled, turning to his phone and unlocking it. He was about to text the driver of the bus to pick them up at Wendy’s when he got a call. He stared at the name before getting up and walking out.

“Austin?” He asked, answering the phone. Fear overcame him, thinking the worst.

‘Hey Tony, mind if we have a small talk?’ Austin asked through the phone. Tony nodded, and then realized that Austin couldn’t see him so he cleared his throat.

“Ye-Yeah, what about?” He stuttered.

‘About Natalie.’ Austin quietly said. Tony clenched his teeth and fist.

“Listen, if you’re going to take her away from me, then don’t even try. I won’t let her go again.” Austin chuckled on the other line and shook his head.

‘I wouldn’t even think about it. She’s happy when she’s with you. I just wanted you to know that I wish you luck with her.’ Tony relaxed, letting out a small, quiet breath and smiled.

“Thanks Austin. We’ll stop by in a few weeks to pick up her stuff; she’s coming to live with me.” Austin stayed quiet.

‘She doesn’t have much, just her clothes and shoes, which she took.’ Austin answered. ‘She has a small box here though, so just pick it up.’

“Alright then, thanks Austin.”

‘No problem.’ They both stayed quiet for a while. ‘Take care of her, and good luck.’ Austin whispered.

“I promise I will. Good luck to you too.” Tony hung up and walked back inside, seeing everyone done.

“Hey Tone, you didn’t finish your burger! Can I have it?” Rian asked him.

“Fuck no, I’m still eating.” Tony grinned. He sat back down next to Natalie and she took a fry and ate it, going back to talk with Elsie. Tony smirked, taking a chicken nugget from her and eating it. Natalie gasped and playfully hit his arm.

“Rude.” She smiled, linking her hand with his under the table. Tony smiled back, going back to eating. The group traveled over to where their last few concerts were going to be and continued where they left off.

Tony walked around the mall with Elsie, Sammy, and Linda, looking through many different stores until something caught Tony’s eye. “That’s the one!” He happily exclaimed. He ran in, the girls following behind and he asked to see it. He took it, paying the whole amount and took a small accessory with it. The four walked back, talking happily with each other. Tony walked to the back of the bus, changing clothes for their last concert of the tour and sat on the lounge. He felt the bus move again, behind the venue and the group talked about what songs they were going to play this time around.

Tony talked to them about a new idea with a new song that Vic had written. The group nodded, agreeing that it was a great idea. The bus stopped and they got off. Linda, Sammy, and Elsie helped with the amps and lights while ATL walked around, getting ready to go first. Tony spotted Natalie sitting on an amp, fixing her camera and pocketing the memory card. Tony sat next to her and she didn’t look up from her current job.

“Hey, can you get me tape?” She asked him. Tony reached over to the supply table and grabbed the clear tape, giving it to her. She smiled, taking it in her hands and taping a small crack on the side of her camera.

“What did you do to it?” Tony asked.

“I accidently dropped it when Rian and Zack jumped on my back. Rian wasn’t heavy, and then Zack jumped on his back, while he was still on mine. I thought I was okay until my knees gave out and I fell.” She giggled and Tony chuckled. The stage manager ran around telling everyone that they had two minutes and to get their last minute things.

“I’ll be back.” Natalie smiled, kissing Tony quickly before leaving. She got on stage, taking pictures of the hyped up crowd and smiling as they cheered. She walked around, taking pictures of them, some screaming her name and trying to get her attention. Natalie smiled, getting off the stage and taking pictures with the fans. Adam Elmakias had agreed to come by and take pictures of the concert and he and Natalie ran around the whole night, taking photos and just having fun.

“Alright guys, this next one is an old song, we haven’t played it in a long time so enjoy!” Vic spoke into the microphone and began playing Kissing in Cars. Natalie smiled, taking more photos until a security guard took her on stage and she looked around confused. Vic continued singing, smiling at her and she smiled back, raising an eyebrow. Tony walked out from the side of the stage and he grinned, walking up to her. The crowd went crazy and Vic stopped strumming, turning his attention to Tony and Natalie.

“Hey baby.” Tony smiled. Natalie returned it and shrugged.

“What’s all this?” She asked. Tony walked up to her taking her hands in his and looking at her.

“I promise to change for you. I will never let anyone take you away from me. I love you so much that I wouldn’t know what to do if I lost you again.” Tony kneeled on one knee and people began cheering. Natalie gasped, seeing him take out a small velvet box and open it. “Natalie, will you be my wife?” Tony asked.

Notes

Title Credit: Of Mice & Men

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