Through the Lens

My eyes snapped open as I sat up suddenly in my bed. My heart was racing in my chest and my breathing heavy. I moved my hand to hold my chest. I had a nightmare. It had been a long while since I had one that woke me up like that.

I looked to the night table next to my bed to see the clock which read 4:38am. I threw myself back down onto the bed and laid there wth my eyes attempting to close, but remembering the nightmare made me want to keep them open.

In the room next to me, I could hear the sound of some of the guys taking. They were awake too?

I sat up again and got up from my bed, going towards the door, unlocking it and walking out towards the boys room. As I got closer I could hear the sound of someone... crying?

I stopped at the door and knocked lightly, listening. I heard someone approach the door and open it.

Vic greeted me at the door looking half asleep. In the room I could see Mike sitting up on one of the beds with his head in his hands and Jaime and Tony around him.

"What's going on?" I asked, concerned about what was happening this late at night.

Vic simply opened the door wider for me and gestured for me to go inside without saying anything.

I stepped in and slowly approached Mike who was sobbing. "Mike?"

He looked up with his eyes red and puffy from crying. "Oh man, I look like a mess... I'm sorry, Rax." He must have kept drinking after we parted ways earlier because he was still obviously drunk.

Vic sat on a chair by the bed and Tony gave me a quick hug as he got up to go to the fridge to grab a bottle of water to Mike. He walked quickly back and handed it to him.

Mike nodded a bit and opened the bottle quickly and started chugging water like he hadn't in days. After drinking about half of it, he sat there and pulled his phone out from his pocket and looked for something, handing me it to show me.

There were texts between him and his girl, Jenna.

Mike: Baby, I'm so sorry. We can work through this all we need to and I just want to make you the happiest girl in the world. You're the queen of my heart.

Wow, Mike was a romantic cheese ball when he was drunk.

Jenna: I'm not sorry. You can't make me happy when you're away all the time!
Mike: I can't help that. You knew what you were getting yourself into when I asked you to be my girlfriend.
Jenna: It doesn't matter anymore because I already found myself someone new anyways ;)

Under the texts was a picture of her making out with some new guy who was basically a clone of Mike. Tattoos and piercings, but definitely not as good looking. That was the end of the texts.

I looked up at Mike and put the phone down. "Mike..."

"That fucking bitch... already with someone else hours after me..." Mike sobbed into his hands again.

"She's not worth you crying over!" I said sternly.

All the guys looked at me, surprised to see me so worked up about the situation.

"If she's not going to put in the effort to try and fix things and just go off with another guy like that, she's not worth your time. You deserve so much better than that! You're Mike Whiskey Hands!" I sat there in front of him giving him what motivation I could and trying to make him feel better. "Besides, that guy she's with looks like a fuck boy anyways..."

Everyone started laughing, including Mike. It was still strange to me that it was like I was a part of this weird dysfunctional family now with Pierce the Veil. It was strange, but a great feeling all at the same time.

All of our laughing subsided and I felt an arm over my shoulder and a kiss on my cheek. Definitely Tony. I blushed, still not used to that yet. I looked to him and we shared a smile.

Mike picked up his phone and chuckled. "If you guys are gonna make out, go to Rax's room!"

Tony looked to Mike and winked. "Don't mind if I do."

No, please don't tempt me with thoughts like that...

Vic laughed and gave Tony a light punch on the shoulder. I looked to Vic and mouthed 'Don't give him ideas.'

Vic just chuckled to himself and walked off with a wave to me. "Night, Rax!"

Mike got up from the bed and pet me lightly on the head and smiled. "Thanks, Rax." He walked off as well.

Jaime stayed on the bed and looked around. "This is me and Tony's bed, sooo... night!" He cheered, laying down and pulling the covers over himself.

I got up and prepared to leave the room and say goodbye to Tony, but his hand held onto mine. I looked into his eyes, wondering what he was up to.

"I'm going to your room with you." He whispered in my ear.

My cheeks flushed red as he said that. Oh man, he was totally serious.

"Um, sure. If you want to." I answered, trying to not sound so nervous.

"I want to sleep next to my girlfriend." He smiled at me.

We left their hotel room and went to mine. I opened the door and walked in, still holding Tony's hand. The door closed behind us and I lead him to the bed, the little bit of light that came from the night light in the corner showed the smile clear on his face.

I leaned over the bed to separate some of the pillows for him to use and pulled up the sheets. Finally we both laid down and got cozy next to each other. I felt Tony's arms wrap around me gently, his lips kissing my forehead.

This was a lot different than the last time we were together in my bed. It was relaxing and felt peaceful as I laid here in his arms.

"Goodnight, Raxella..." His voice whispered.

"Goodnight, Tony..." I whispered back as my eyes closed.

We drifted off into a deep sleep together.

Notes

"He looks like a fuck boy anyways..."

lol I'm sorry! Hope you enjoyed this chapter! I've been binge writing like how some people binge watch AHS. More chapters on the way!