“Mike, what are you doing? Get away from me!” I screamed loud enough to wake everyone.

“You need to fucking leave, Jayme.” He growled and the large piece of cutlery came into my view.

I started to back up but my back hit a brick wall. I had no clue where I was but I know I didn’t want to be here.

He gradually got closer and closer until the knife just licked my throat.

“Goodbye, Jayme.” He smirked as he plunged the knife deep in my chest.

I woke up gasping for air and making sure I didn’t have a large knife sticking out of my chest.

The curtain to my bunk slowly opened and I backed myself against the wall.

“Hey, calm down. It’s just me.” James said softly. I could tell my little nightmare had woke him up. How, I don’t know. I watched as he gingerly climbed into my tiny bunk that was definitely not made for two people but he somehow managed.

“Jay. Calm down!” I tried to control my staggered breathing but it just wasn’t happening. I nudged myself closer to him and he pulled me in and rubbed circles along my back.

“It’s fine. It was just a dream.” He cooed but I could see he was on the cusp of falling asleep but I, however, was wide awake. His circles because slower and slower and his eyes shut and I watched as he fell back asleep. I curled my head into the crook of his neck and tried to follow his lead but it just wasn’t working. I stayed like that, my head to his neck and my eyes shut, until I heard the others starting to stir.

I checked my phone and saw that it was nearing seven so I woke James up and basically made him get out of my bunk, much to his dismay. I stayed there for a little while longer just staring at my ceiling and feeling awfully cold without being wrapped up in James’ arms. I’ve had the same feeling no matter who I fall asleep with but I was also in a bad/sad/still hungover mood so it made things no better.

I forced myself out of my bunk and to the mini kitchen to make coffee and I could hear the guys talking in the back. I walked back and saw them watching cartoons. I chuckled and sat next to Cameron and sipped on my coffee, not bothering to talk or pay attention to the guys.

“JAYME.” They yelled in unison, well except James. He knew I wasn’t in the mood for interactions right now. I snapped my head to look at them and they looked slightly worried.

“Sorry, what?”

“We were wondering what time you were gonna leave. Our show is one of the first today and then our signing is right after so we won’t be doing much today. What are you gonna do?” Danny asked so very specifically.

“I’ll probably just catch a few sets and come back to edit pictures. I’m not feeling to good today so I might be back before you guys.” I fibbed and they nodded. My eyes connected with James’ for a brief moment but I shot my glance to the TV and sat back, pondering why I had such a terrible dream last night.

I watched as each of the guys took their turns in the shower and get ready while I just stayed in the same position for the hour they took. I finished my coffee and rinsed my cup before getting ready, not bother with a real shower just a baby wipe down and no makeup.

I followed the guys out and to the stage, camera in hand. The crowd was large today and I had taken a few shots of the forming line outside. I loved crowd shots a little more than shots of bands preforming. They held so much emotion in one snapshot. You could see the pure joy on every person’s face from just being able to see their favorite bands preform. I was the same way whenever I went to a concert when I was younger but now I was on the other side of the camera and it felt more than good. It out me in a slightly better mood but my dark cloud followed close behind me everywhere I went.

I did my job, what I was being paid to do, and when the show was over I didn’t have to motivation to be walking around in the sweltering heat all day. I said my goodbye to the guys and walked back to the bus.

I grabbed my computer and uploaded the photos and started editing yesterday’s pictures. I stayed up in the uncomfortable comfort of my bunk until I jumped when a knock sounded at the bus door.

I opened it to see Vic standing there with an awkward shy smile and I let him on and shut the door.

“Jayme, please don’t take whatever Mike said to heart. He was drunk and-” he started apologizing for his brother but I stopped him.

“Vic, this is why I didn’t want a relationship with Mike. He does this every time he doesn’t get his way. Everything he said, it hurt but I’m a big girl and can move on from it. I know there will probably be more things like that as this tour goes on but it’s something I’ll have to deal with.” I shrugged and he nodded.

“I know but he had no right to even go up to you, I just feel bad. I know how much you two like each other, don’t even try to deny it, but don’t do this to each other. Don’t go back to the old habits. I know they say old habits die hard but I can’t see you two destroy each other.” He pleaded with his eyes but I was solemn and my face was placid.

“It’s not like we plan these things, Vic. They really just happen. I never intended on hurting Mike but I know I did and now it’s his turn for the revenge. I get that he’s just hurt and probably doesn’t mean it but it’s like I told him; we go through this time where we sleep together, tell each other ‘I love you’ and then we do this. We fight and turn into conniving people when we really don’t even mean to. It’s how we are and will probably always be. Right now, I just want to be alone. Maybe you could tell Priscilla to come see me sometime today, if you can.” I sighed and spoke the truth. He nodded and looked at me, thinking about something.

“Do you know if Pris has a thing for Tony?” he asked randomly and I laughed, first time today too.

“She sure does. I told her I would put in a good word but I haven’t seen him to do so.” I smiled and so did he.

“Good because he literally has the biggest crush on her. At least now I can assure him that she feels the same.” He let out a chuckle and sigh of relief.

“Yeah, they’d really be cute together.” I smiled and thought about how happy this could make Priscilla.

“So would you and Mike but I’ll leave that for the future to bestow I suppose. I guess I’ll go now, our set is soon and we have sound check in a half hour. I’ll see you around, Jay.” That coy bastard waved goodbye and smiled as he left the bus and me. I don’t get why he does this too; always making me feel ever so slightly guilty, dropping those not-so-subtle hints that he wants me and Mike to get together. I think he’s always wanted it to be that way ever since Priscilla dragged me out to go to the beach.

I stood there for a few minutes, almost expecting him or someone else to show up and lay a guilt trip on me but no one came so I went back to my bunk and continued editing photos.

**

I must have fallen asleep because when I woke up, there was music blaring and I could hear a lot of people talking and when I hopped out of my bunk, my suspicions were confirmed.

“Hey, Jayme!” I heard from behind me. I turned around to see Ben with two cups in his hand.

“Hey, Ben. I can see you’ve brought the party here tonight, aye?” I chuckled and he handed me the cup in his left hand.

“Yeah, since we’re already at the next venue we told everyone to just do some bus parties and we knew you didn’t really want to go out tonight and we didn’t want to leave you here alone.” just as he finished his sentence we heard a loud moan.

“And we figured we’d rather wake you up with loud music than loud moans.” He laughed and ushered me out of the occupied bunk area.

We walked out of the crowded bus and said hi to a few that hung around outside. I saw a very familiar face and ran up and hugged her from behind.

“If this is some type of rape, it’s very comforting.” She said with a smirk as she turned to face me. As always, she gave me a tight hug and let me go, saying a quick hello to Ben.

“Vic told me to go see you earlier but you didn’t answer the door.” She frowned and I chuckled a little.

“Yeah, I think I fell asleep. I told Vic about the whole you and Tony thing. He’s gonna put in a good word because he likes you too.” I winked and she squealed. She received a few strange glares from it but she couldn’t give two fucks.

“Really!? Oh my god.” She whisper yelled.

“I heard about the Mike thing from yesterday, you okay?” she said quietly as I subconsciously rubbed my arm where a large bruise was.

“Yeah, I’m fine. Not so sure about Mike but from the looks of it, I’m sure he is too.” I pointed behind Priscilla to Mike who had his arm tightly around a short blondes shoulders. A rush of jealously rushed through me but was soon gone when Priscilla turned back to me.

“Yeah, that’s Alysha. I guess she’s some friend of his from back in the day. I haven’t met her but everyone is talking about her.” She shrugged and took a sip from her drink.

“Cool.” I said in a rather bitter tone. I had a feeling he was just flaunting her around to piss me off. Then again, maybe it was just the jealously toying with my head. Priscilla had the smirk just tugging at the corners of her mouth when I finally took my gaze off of Alysha and Mike. I rolled my eyes and chatted with her about whatever until I saw Mike walking towards us.

“Hey, girls, I just wanted to introduce you to my girlfriend, Alysha.” He smirked at me and I scoffed but put on the best fake smile. Girlfriend. Really, Mike?

“Hi, I’m Jayme.” I held my hand out to shake hers but she just smiled a little less than politely. Priscilla went to do the same but got the same result. We both looked at each other and glared at her. She stood with a cocked eyebrow and then looked up at Mike.

“Mikey, can you go get me a drink?” she pouted out her bottom lip which he kissed and stalked off, obeying her request. We all stood there tensely exchanging glances at each other.

“Listen, bitches. Mike’s mine now. Don’t either of you even dare to put your cutesy little moves on him, kay?” she smiled like the sadistic twisted bitch she was but did we both just get called bitches?

“How about you listen, Alysha? Neither of us want him. go try and threaten someone who is actually scared of you, kay?” I sassed back and Priscilla gave me a worried look. She stepped back a little and watched as both of us held each other in a strong eye lock.

“I’d watch your fucking mouth if I was you.” She growled and I laughed.

“Really? Well, you’re not me so… go fuck yourself.” I smiled sweetly and crossed my tatted arms over my chest. This bitch really wanted to start with me? That’s funny. I could feel whatever Ben had handed me earlier start to kick in and I watched as Alysha got more and more pissed off.

“How about you go fuck yourself, cunt.” She smiled and I lost it. I got about two centimeters from her face and looked her dead in the eye

“Excuse me?” I questioned and I could tell she wanted to back down but her pride was too strong.

“You heard me.” she smirked and pushed me back. I could see a few people starting to look and circle around us to watch the interaction but I didn’t care. This whore just called me a fucking cunt?!

Her smirk grew wider and I threw all of my calm intentions away. I lunged at her and got a good grasp on her hair and threw her hard to the ground. She got back up but stumbled when she went to swing so I hard enough time to dodge it. I smirked and cocked my arm back and planted a nice one against that pretty face.

“You still wanna go, bitch?” the devil inside of me kept telling me to beat the shit out of her but I was soon held back by the arms by someone I didn’t know. I could see Mike going to help his pathetic excuse of a girlfriend.

“What the fuck, Jayme?!” Mike got in my face as I was still being held back tightly but trying hard to get away. I let my body calm down as Mike still stared at me and the person let me go.

“Does it bother you that much that your girl can’t fight for shit?” I laughed and glanced over mikes frame to see her with fire in her eyes which just made me laugh even harder. I shook my head at them and started to walk away but I was pulled back by someone grabbing my wrist. I was again faced with Alysha and her tightly clenched fist. She held one of my shoulders and swung. I fell right on my ass and spit out the blood that flowed from my mouth.

“Fuck you!” she screamed and I laughed.

“You hit like a bitch too!” I laughed again and spit out more blood. I watched as her and Mike stalked off somewhere while someone I didn’t know helped me up. I gotta admit, she threw a pretty good punch but she could suck my dick if she really wanted to fight me.

The people who were watching went back to chatting amongst their friends and bandmates while I walked me and my bleeding mouth back to the bus to get cleaned up. my once white shirt was now covered in blood as was my arm but I still trudged through the packed bus to find the bathroom was occupied. I walked into the little kitchen and got a biggie, some ice and a towel to hold to my face after I rinsed it out in the sink.

“Whoa, What happened?” I heard someone gasp while I washed out my blood soaked mouth. i finished up and saw Cameron and James staring at me in awe.

“A bitch wanted to fight with me.” I mumbled but it came out slurred because of the swelling that was now occurring from the blow to my mouth. They looked at me with worried eyes but I just walked past them to get another drink to wash away the pain searing through my jaw.

“Are you okay?” one of them asked as I took a shot of whiskey. I could feel the slightest bit of relief so I made myself a drink and sat down on the couch in the front of the bus. Ben, Danny and some chicks were sitting there too but looked at me confused. James explained for me as I took a large gulp and felt my pain quickly go away and the warmth of my drink wrap its arms around me.

“Damn, Jay!” Ben gasped and I let out a crooked smile. I saw someone run onto the bus out of breath and I immediately recognized him.

“I heard about the fight, I had to see the chick that did it.” None other than Oliver Sykes said with a strange look. His eyes settled on me and sat down quickly.

“Congrats, Mike’s new girlfriend tried to start with Hannah too. I’m glad someone hit her.” he smiled and I smiled in triumph.

“You’re welcome?” I said oddly and awkwardly. Looks like the bitch had it coming to her at least.

We all, well the guys, sat around talking about the fight and other things as I polished off my drink and could feel myself gradually getting more tired.

“Alright, I’ll see you guys in the morning.” I yawned painfully and got up slowly as I felt all the alcohol I just consumed go straight to my head. I almost fell but was caught and led to the bunks. I could still hear the moaning and just assumed it was Sam because I hadn’t seen him all night. I was helped up by Cameron. I thanked him and made myself comfortable.

I gingerly laid my head down and knew that I would be in a lot of pain tomorrow but it didn’t matter, I still got the last laugh. It may not have been pretty but I was still on top this time. If Mike wants to do this them let’s go.


Two can play this game.

Notes

This turned into a very intense chapter....
Bringing Alysha into it though! How do you feel about Mike saying she's his girlfriend? and that fight though...
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