Fuentes Next

I don't know if I'm recovered. How do you know when you're recovered from pills? I don't think you can. But I don't have any and I don't feel like I need to buy any. I know Fay will be watching me. Everyone will. I have to say goodbye to Dad and Mike today. I know they've told everyone to watch me. But I can't let them down. Dad knows everything now.
We were standing outside the bus. Everyone was inside and waiting for me so we could move on. Dad's car was just across the street. I looked up at Dad and he smiled at me. I stood there for a moment before I threw my arms around him. He laughed and held me tight to him. He squeezed me and tried to pull away but I wouldn't let him.
"Effy, they're all waiting for you." Dad sad.
"I know," I nodded. "I miss you when I'm on the road though."
"I miss you too." Dad replied.
"Promise?" I asked.
"Promise." he smiled.
We pulled away and he took my cheek in his hand. He leaned in a placed a kiss on my forehead.
"No pills, Effy." he warned.
"Okay." I laughed.
"Okay, I'll see you in a few weeks. Be good and have fun." Dad told me.
"Ef!" Mike called from a few feet away. I looked up and he smiled. "A word?"
"Sure." I nodded. I walked over to him and looked up questioningly. "What's up?" I asked.
"I just have to talk to you about something." he shrugged.
"About what?" I asked.
"Sometimes people can't share things with one another. But you have to remember that it's okay. They really want to tell people but they don't want to hurt them and don't know how to go about it all." Mike explained.
I frowned at him. "I told you everything. There's nothing I'm hiding." I said.
"I know, Effy. Just remember what I said."
"Okay." I agreed, feeling confused.
"Don't take pills." he warned.
"What about weed?"
"You can smoke as much weed as you like." he laughed.
"I miss you too. Not just Dad."
"I miss you, Kid." he said and ruffled my hair.
"Tell Alysha I said hey."
"I will." he agreed. "Do I get a hug goodbye?"
"Of course." I rolled my eyes. I hugged Mike tightly before I pulled away. He tapped his cheek with his finger and I reached up to kiss his cheek.
"Come on, Kid." he said and wrapped his arm around me. He led me back to back and I smiled.
"Bye," I waved. "I'll see you in a few weeks."
"Stay safe!" Dad called and waved.
I got into the bus and closed the door. I went to the window and waved as the bus drove off. Once I couldn't see them anymore I went over to the bunks. Everyone was spread out in the front lounge but didn't say anything. I leant against he wall and sighed. I saw them a minute ago and I already miss them. I never do realise how much I actually love my dad until I see him.
I went to Fay's bunk and drew the curtain back. He was sitting with headphones in. When he saw me his eyes widened. He pulled out his headphones and sat up. "I'm not going to hit you." I rolled my eyes.
"That's good. Like I wouldn't be able to take you." he said dryly.
"Shut up." I rolled my eyes. I climbed into his bunk and sat next to him. I took his arm and wrapped it around me. I rested my head against his chest.
"What's wrong?" he asked.
"I miss my Dad and Mike."
"You only just said goodbye." Fay reminded me.
"That's why I miss them." I explained.
"You'll be okay, Effy." he told me.
"Promise?" I asked.
"Promise." he replied easily.

A week later we had out last show. We wanted to go out with a bang so we'd got the tech to throw balloons and toilet roll out into the crowd on the last song. I'm ready to go back home but I'll miss this. Not just performing but the people too. They make it.
After to celebrate we all decided to go to a club. I changed into a tight, short, purple dress and topped up the make up I had sweated off on stage. We walked a block away to a street of clubs. Once we were inside I grinned. The lights were bouncing off of everyone, the music was so loud you couldn't even think. Ethan brought me a drink and brought a few shots over. I picked one up and tipped it back, downing it. Then I took another and did the same. I winced from the taste and took a gulp of my Jack and Coke to wash it down.
I saw James nudge Fay. I watched as James whispered something into Fay's ear and Fay started to nod to himself. Fay headed towards the bathroom and I followed. I stood outside and waited. A few minutes later Fay walked out. He stopped in front of me and sighed.
"So?" I urged.
"So what?" he asked.
"What did James say?" I asked.
"Come on." he laughed.
"Tell me." I said and hit his arm.
"Look," he said and I urged him to go on. You see that guy standing by the table next to ours?" he asked. I looked through people before I found who he meant. "He followed us here. He's been following us for weeks now. Or you. James and I have been watching him." Fay explained.
"So now I have a stalker!" I laughed. "It's fucking brilliant isn't it? I should sell my story and get it made into a sketch show." I said, making him rise his eyebrows at me.
"You okay with it?" Fay asked.
"Of course I'm not," I admitted. "He could be a psycho."
"Want to go?"
"No." I shook my head.
"Want him to go?"
"Obviously."
"Come on, we'll go back to the bus. I think I've got some weed in my bag." Fay offered.
"Okay." I agreed.
I took his hand and we walked through people. I waved to everyone and we went outside. Fay walked with me to where we'd parked the bus. He opened up and I walked inside. I kicked my heels off and went to the cupboard.
"What're you doing?" Fay asked.
"Just because I'm getting high doesn't mean I can't have some Jack Daniels too." I laughed.
I held the bottle and followed him to his bunk. I lay down and Fay joined me. He showed me a joint and I smiled widely. He lit it up and took the first hit. He handed it to me and I inhaled deep as the smoke swirled up above our heads. It was burning my throat and lungs but I didn't care. It felt so good. I passed it back to him and took a gulp of Jack Daniels.
We kept passing until the joint was gone. I kelt taking gulps of whiskey and Fay took the bottle from me. He finished it and we both lay back on the bed. I kicked my meet up in the air, making Fay laugh.
"You know I was really scared when you were tied up." Fay told me.
"I was scared too." I giggled. "I was the one tied up."
"I feel like a shit person."
"You're not a shit person." I disagreed.
"You sure about that, Ef?"
"I got off the pills. You did it," I replied. "Now don't get over excited but thanks."
"Did you just thank me!" he mocked.
"Don't get used to it." I stuck my tongue out.
"I'm hungry." he complained.
"Just because I'm the woman doesn't mean I'm making you anything." I laughed.
Fay got up and pulled his jeans down, leaving him in just his boxers and t-shirt. Fay watched me and went to my case on the opposite side of the bunks. He grabbed some shorts and a tank top and came to me. I yawned in his face and he wrinkled his nose. "Get changed." he urged.
"Nope." I stuck my tongue out. He rolled his eyes and went to the kitchen.
A minute later he came back with a large jug with cereal and milk inside of it. There were two spoons and I took one. I took a bite and smiled.
"You're my main man." I told him.
"Really?" he asked.
"You're my bro, best friend." I grinned and took another bite.

Notes

Hey everyone! What did you think? What is Fay thinking? What will happen? What about when they get back to San Diego? Did you like it? :)