A Fool's Revenge.

It has been a week and Josh was getting ready to go back home. It was a bittersweet thing.

While I like having Josh, well anyone, around to hang out with when I got home from work or to do stuff with on my days off it just sucked knowing I was going to be alone for the majority of the time until Mike got home.

I stayed in my pajamas as Josh got ready to leave for the airport. It was my day off and I wasn’t gonna go anywhere far, at most I’d talk Layla for a walk to the park later and that’s about it. It was far too early for me to even function anyways.

“You ready?” I asked Josh as I filled my tumbler up with more coffee and he just sighed.

“Yeah, I suppose.” He looked so sad to be leaving. I would think he would be excited to be getting back to this girl he was hanging around. She sounded pretty perfect for him to me.

“What’s wrong?” I asked as I locked Layla and Mittens into their crates so they couldn’t destroy the house while I was gone.

“Nothing. I just hate leaving you all alone here. I know you have other friends but I know how you are and I just wish that you had someone here full time.” he said thoughtfully.

“I know but I’ll be fine. Only a few more weeks until Mike and the guys come home for a while; I’ll be okay by myself until then.” I smiled as I locked up the house and helped him out his stuff in the backseat.

“I know you’ll be okay now that the guys give you a call or shoot you a text at least once a day but it still bugs me that you’re here by yourself. I don’t know… I’m just a worry some person” he chuckled slightly as we started to drive.

It was a long drive to the airport but it was fun. Even at six in the morning we were able to sing to the cheesiest song that played from my phone. It was all shits and giggles until we got to the airport. I figured I would stay until he boarded the plane. I parked and followed him into the airport.

I must have looked so silly in my super hero lounge pants and one of Mike’s hoodies with my flip flops. I didn’t really care. He checked in and we sat just outside of where he was supposed to be. I found a newspaper someone must have left and I read off the things I found hysterical to lighten the mood.

It was fun and everything was fine until it was time to say goodbye. I walked with him as far as I could without getting yelled at by security and hugged him. We didn’t say anything because we didn’t have to. I sadly watched my bestfriend disappear into the terminal.

It was a sad ride home without someone to joke with. By the time I got back to San Diego it was close to noon. I made a quick stop to Taco Bell and went home. I could see the lights on in my house and a car in my parking spot. I sighed out of anger for a second but I was honestly relieved to a certain extent.

I cautiously walked into my house and was instantly happy with who I saw. I dropped my Taco Bell on the counter and ran to give them a hug.

“Oh my god! What are you two doing here?!” I squealed happily and they just laughed.

“I came by because I hadn’t seen you since the party and I wanted to hang out with someone other than Edwin.” Damon chuckled and I just shook my head with a smile plastered on my face.

“I just came by because I think I left my wallet here. I haven’t been able to find it since the party.” Austin said with a sad face. “And it’s always good to see my favorite short person that’s not Alan.” He added and we all got a laugh out of it.

“Yeah, I was beyond gone the night of the party so I have no idea where your wallet could be. I’ll go check if someone put it upstairs. I have to let my babies out anyways.” I said remembering that I now had two furry children that probably had to pee really badly right now.

I ran upstairs and found them both whining at the front of their crates. I let them out and looked around my room to see if Austin’s wallet was in my room. I didn’t get far when I heard a tiny set of howls and then laughing. I walked out of my room to see what was going on and Layla was sitting at Austin’s feet howling up at him while he and Damon were cracking up. I laughed and picked her up and actually handed her to Austin. Kudos to her for ‘protecting’ the house and letting me know someone was here. She sniffed him then squirmed to get down.

I just shook my head and opened my back door so she and Mittens could go run outside while I looked for the wallet. I checked all around upstairs and couldn’t find it anywhere.

“I can’t find it. Sorry Aust.” I said with a slight frown. He sighed and hung his head slightly.
“It’s okay. I’m sure it’s around somewhere.” He sighed again.

I grabbed my Taco bell bag and sat on the couch where they were. They were just kind of sitting there doing nothing so I turned on the TV and started to ‘unbox’ my food. I had gotten two beefy 5 layer burritos, a loaded griller and a large Baja blast slushy. I know, a bit much, but I was really hungry when I order it all. I knew I wouldn’t finish it all in one sitting so I would have it for later.

“Damn girl, you can eat.” Austin chuckled and Damon just shook his head. I smirked as I focus on putting the right amount of sauce on my burrito and folding it back up.

“Only when Mike’s not here. If he saw all of this he would be so confused because I NEVER eat like this.” I said as I took a delicious bit.

“Speaking of Mike, how did all of that go?” Damon asked. I smiled a little but rolled my eyes.

“It went well overall. It was a little weird when Mike first saw me but it ended on a good note and really wasn’t as bad as I thought it would be.” I chuckled slightly.

“Why was it weird?” Austin asked.

“Well, when we got to the venue Josh and I only met up with Jaime and Tony. We decided to surprise them at their sound check and when Mike saw me he just didn’t say anything. He just looked really scared that I was there.”

“Well at least it’s all done with and everything is happiness in the land of Jayme.” Damon joked and I smiled and shook my head.

We sat there and watched TV and just hung out for a little while longer until both of them had to go home.

It was late; I was alone. All I wanted was to talk to Mike. I waited up for hours but I never got my usual call to say goodnight.

Mike’s POV

I had been lying in my bunk just doing nothing. I had this weird feeling in the pit of my stomach that something was off; something just wasn’t right. I rolled out of my bunk and knew that I was alone because everyone had gone out to get something to eat so I grabbed my computer and just started scrolling through pictures from a long, long time. I found pictures of my old friends and high school memories that seemed to have faded away. As I kept scrolling I found pictures of Jayme that I don’t remember taking. They were from the day at the beach and that night I actually hung out with her for the first time.

I started tearing up as I looked at all the memories that were good back then but turned to shit. Maybe Vic was right. I don’t deserve her. I don’t deserve her one bit. I deserve none of her kindness or love towards me. Vic has never done anything to hurt her like I did. Vic has been everything she has always wanted but she chose me. I get why Vic resents me for it and even if he won’t admit it, I know he still does after Jayme settled it.

I shut my computer and went back to my bunk with a heavy heart and a large bottle of Jack in my hand.


Jayme’s POV

I woke up the next morning and immediately checked my phone for anything from Mike but there was nothing. This was the first time that I didn’t get anything from him since I got home. I decided I would give him a call just to hear his voice but he didn’t answer. He was three hours ahead of me being as he was still on the east coast so I was confused as to why he didn’t answer. I kept calling until he answered.

“Hey babe.” I said cautiously when he didn’t say anything.

“Hey…” I looked at my phone just baffled.

“What’s wrong?” I hesitated to ask.

“Jayme…. Why do you love me? Why do you love a person who has hurt you so much and put you through so much shit?” I heard his voice crack slightly and I kind of lost my own voice. I had no idea where this was coming from. He was fine the other day! I could hear the slight slur in his voice; he had been drinking.

“Mike, I love you so much because you have changed. I’ve learned to realize that I can’t hold a grudge forever. Even back in high school you showed me that you had to ability to change it and that it was just your friends that fueled the torment from you. Like you said back then, you had a reputation to uphold and I was part of it.” I said with a sigh as I remembered the painful memory.

“But why did you choose me? Why didn’t you just leave me for someone who would treat you like the princess you are… like Vic would.” He said while holding back tears or crying, I wasn’t too sure.

“Mike, get it through your thick goddamn skull that I will never ever like Vic, or anyone, like I like you. EVER. Vic is strictly my bestfriend and I feel that he is like my brother. You are the only person I have ever really loved and I need you to understand that.” I paused while holding back tears of my own.

“All I want to know is why you chose and still choose to be with me.” he said almost bitterly.

“I chose and choose to be with you because no matter how bad you treated me, you made up for it. There were times when I would cry in the corner of my bathroom staring at a piece of metal and then I would think of the times you were actually nice to me and I would forget why I was crying. There were so many time when I wished you would come over just to hang out because I was alone. Back then, all I wanted to do was hate you but I knew there was no denying that something was there between us. I loved you then and I still love you now, Mike.
Please, just stop drinking for the night and feeling sorry for yourself and over thinking because believe me, it gets you nowhere.” I chuckled a little but there was all silence with the lightest of sniffles in the background. I started to cry more as the silence grew and I couldn’t hold in my choking sobs.

“I’m no good for you. I’m so sorry, I love you, Jayme.” Was all he said before he hung up. I kind of stared at my phone hoping that he would call back or send me a text to explain what was going on.

I set my phone down and pondered all of the things that could have possibly set him off like this; he and Vic could have gotten into it again but Jaime or Tony would have called me… maybe he was just in one of those overthinking moods again. I don’t know anymore.

Mike’s POV

I set my phone down and just cried as I drank more from the bottle. It felt like I had just broken up with her but I know I didn’t. I mean, I could have, I don’t really know what I just said or did just now. For all I know she thinks we just broke up and doesn’t want to see or hear from me ever again. I just never know what to do anymore. This girl has broken me down from the hard exterior I used to have to this emotional piece of shit.

The more I drank the more I thought; that’s just how it worked. This time all I thought about was life with Jayme. I loved her way too much to lose her and I just want to be with her and protect her from everything bad in life. What if I’m the bad thing in her life?

I made a quick decision and before I knew it, I was running around in the town we were in looking for a special shop.


I got back to the bus and everyone was there looking worried as ever.

“Mike!? Jesus, where the fuck did you go?” Vic yelled with worried strewn about his face. I looked around the group of people staring me down and I smiled a crooked grin. I pulled out what I had just bought and they all gasped.

“Are you really?” Jaime stopped and ogled at what I was holding. I just nodded and smiled like a mad man. I feel like this is the right choice. I’m doing something one hundred percent right this time.

Jayme’s POV

NEXT MORNING

I woke up just feeling sad. I didn’t know what was up with Mike last night. It must have just been a onetime thing because no one called me freaking out or asking questions. I was hoping he was better today. I picked up my cell phone and made my coffee while it rang.

“Hey babe.” Mike groaned and I frowned a bit but at least he was talking like he usually would.

“Hey, how ya feeling?” I asked a little cautiously.

“A hangover is no match for me, I’ll live. Listen, I’m so sorry for last night. I was drinking and just being irrational about everything. I’ll make it up to you when I get home, I promise.” He sighed sadly.

“It’s okay; I figured you were just drunk thinking again. We all go there at one point or another.” I chuckled a bit and so did he.

“I’m sending out the stuff the fans gave us today before we leave the states. I want you to go through them and see what we can give to charity and put in the storage locker and what we should keep at the house. I know there’s a lot of double and triple of things.” he said happily and laughed. He adored his fans so much. They were so amazing to him and so accepting of us… most of them anyways.

“Of course! Just make sure you label what things are mine and what things are yours.”

“Gotcha babe! Well, I gotta get up and get ready for sound check. I’ll call you after the show if you’re still up. All the guys really want to Skype with you.” He chuckled. I loved his little laughs.

“All right! I’ll stay up just for you guys. Have a good show babe! I love you.” I smiled to myself.

“Thanks. I love you too Jayme, more than you’ll ever EVER know. I’ll talk to you later.” He laughed slightly and we both hung up.

I was happy that he was happy and all was good.


I kept myself busy over the day. I went to work and was probably in the best mood and I also got a lot done because I was so much looking forward to seeing the guys even if it was just through a screen.

I finished my day on positive note and stopped to pick up food on the way home. It was around six by the time I got home. I guess that the guys were just starting their set and I would have a good two hours until they called. That gave me enough time to take a shower, eat and set up my computer.

I did all of that and switch on the TV until they called. I watch Layla play with her ample amounts of toys and drag them all throughout the house while Mittens was quite content with being curled up in my lap and watching TV with me.

A little while later I heard the distinct ring of Skype and quickly answered with a bright smile.

“Hey guys!” I smiled and moved a little more in frame.
There a jumble of ‘hellos’ along with a single ‘where’s the babies?!’ while Mike sat there laughing. I got up setting Mittens down in front of the computer to awed at while I got Layla.

“Holy fucking shit. I’m dead. I’ve died of cuteness overload.” Jaime said and dramatically dropped out of frame. We all got a little chuckle out of it while he got back up.

“I can’t wait to get home and snuggle with those two forever.” Mike said as he stared at the two of them.

“She’s a pretty good guard dog so you might have to watch out when you get home.” I chuckled and they all look pretty confused but smiled.

“She howled at Carlile’s feet the other day to let me know someone was here. It was the cutest thing.” I chuckled and set them both down next to me. “She is probably used to you though; I’ve been wearing you’re hoodies a lot so she probably smells you.” I smiled down at her and then at Mike who was beaming. They laughed and then kind of stared at Mike with a little secretive anticipation as if he was gonna do a trick or something.


“So, how was the show tonight?” I asked and they kind of snapped out of whatever trance they were in.

“It was good! The crowd was great and so lively!” Vic said with that special glimmer in his eyes that Mike often got when talking about anything related to his music.

They all added there little bit about the show and the crowd and all of them had that stupid smile and glimmer in their eyes.

“Good! I can’t wait until you guys get home so I can hear all of the tour stories in full.” I smiled and so did they.

“Well, we’ll be coming back and doing on last special show in SD so you’ll see us then.” Vic said with a slightly devilish grin. The other guys looked really confused; like they didn’t know anything about it.

“I didn’t know you were doing another show here until the next tour…” I said while I suspiciously glared. There was something up with only Vic knew about a show.

“Yeah, I just set it up. I figured we could come home with a BANG! Ya know, end the tour on a hometown high note. But anyways, we gotta get some serious rest. Big day tomorrow. Night Jayme!” Vic said along with Jaime and Tony before the three of them walked off.

“Well, I suppose Vic is right, big day tomorrow. Lots of press and whatnot. I miss you so much and I can’t wait to come home. I love you lots Jayme, goodnight.” He smiled.

“I love you and miss you so much too. Be safe and let me know how everything is every once and a while, okay?”

“Okay.”

“Alright, I love you, Mike. Goodnight.” I smiled and he frowned a little as he ended the call.

I pondered what Vic could be planning that not even the others would know about as I walked up to bed and soon fell asleep.

Notes

Well, I'm quite proud of myself for actually getting this up tonight. The surgery went well but my eye hurts so bad right now. thank you for everyone who wish me luck on it.

This is the update that has been killing me for a while. i still feel like it's not really good enough but it's good. it definitely could have been much much better but I really wanted to get this up for you guys.

Thanks so much for reading and commenting and just being great people.

Now I must go and rest. I'm not sure when the next update will be but I'll be sure to let you know!

love you guys<3