~Jaime's POV~

I wake up far before Laura. Well before anyone else, actually. I slept last night, but restless is a gross understatement. I couldn't really help but be nervous about whatever we need to talk about later. All I know is both Laura and Tony were extremely upset.

She couldn't have cheated on me, right? Tony's my best friend. Laura's a close second. They wouldn't. Laura loves me; she told me so without prompting.

Was it a coverup? No, I can't do this to myself. If I walk into a conversation assuming that they hooked up or something, then I'll be far too tense to think rationally. I just need to know that there's a worst, but that it's not likely.

After what seems like forever, I feel Laura stir in my arms. She turns to me, stretching, and places a kiss on my cheek that takes away almost all of my doubt and fear. How on earth did I get so lucky? When her eyes open all the way and she sees me admiring her, the grin I've come to love appears. "Well hello there, Jaimeeeeeeee."

I giggle. "Someone's still tired." She frowns.

"Yeah, it took me a really long time to fall asleep last night. Not the best rest I've ever gotten. But that's okay, it happens." I nod and pull her into my chest as she relaxes into my embrace.

I've got nothing to worry about. We're okay; I know it.

I know it.

~Laura's POV~

I feel a little bad pretending that everything's just fine in front of Jaime, but I know it would upset him a lot more if I made it seem like there was an apocalypse occuring. After we snuggled for a bit, I stepped out to get a shower. It normally calms me down, but today, even the soothing hot water can't stop my nerves. I'm just so worried that Jaime will say it's not worth the trouble and end it. It'll all be over. I'll lose contact with the guys and have nothing left.

In my heart, I know that won't happen. I really do believe that Jaime and the guys love me. But my head is a mess, and the abandonment issues are on high alert. I just hope I don't do or say something stupid because of the anxiety pouring out of me.

A knock on the door makes me realize that I've been in here for quite a long time. I shut the water off. "Yeah?" I call.

"Laura?" It's Tony. "You almost ready? Chris and Jaime are ready to talk."

I groan inwardly. "Just a few minutes to get dressed and I'll meet you guys in the back lounge." Tony doesn't say anything, but I hear his retreating footsteps. At first I go slowly, but eventually start speeding through my routine, knowing that putting it off will do no good.

I'm dressed pretty quickly, and heading to the back lounge before my head can catch up. I open the door and feel like I'm walking into a funeral, with the grim looks on everyone's faces. I take the seat next to Jaime and he instinctively wraps his arm around me. At least one thing hasn't changed.

Tony takes a deep breath. "Basically, we need to talk about the end of tour. We've got a month or so before we have another show, once we're back in SD tomorrow. Laura's contract is for this tour, and this tour only. So, Chris, we need to see if there's any possible way she can stay with us for shows. And Jaime and Laura, we've got to talk about living arrangements. Chris, will you talk first?"

He nods in assent. "Of course there's a place for you here Laura, there always will be. It's getting stressful to do this on my own, so we'll hire you as assistant tour manager. Also, since you're a musician, you'll continue to do the duets with Vic and can take over doing piano for both live and studio stuff, because our guy is leaving."

"Sweet!" I practically jump in excitement. "Thanks Chris!"
He gives me a hug before getting ready to step out. "It's no problem, Laura. It's great to have you here." With that, he's gone. Well, at least that's taken care of. But Jaime's being awfully quiet and that is really scary.

"Hime? What's going on?" I ask him, rubbing soothing circles on his knee.

He lets out a deep breath and smiles his signature grin, wrapping me in his arms and spinning me around. "YOU'RE WITH US PERMANENTLY AND THAT MAKES ME SO HAPPY AND PROUD!" Thank god, he's just excited, peppering me with kisses until Tony clears his throat.

"Sorry Turtle." Jaime and I say simultaneously, sitting back down.

"As far as living goes, there's a few options. Laura, since you're on payroll now, you could get your own place. Or, you could come live with one of us. The Fuentes' have a bunch of room. Jaime and my apartments aren't quite as big, obviously, but there's still plenty of room for you."

I think about it for a sec. "I'm closer to you two, so I don't think I'll worry about moving in with Vic or Mike. What do you think, Jaime?"

He sighs, rubbing his forehead. "I don't know. I mean, god, I'd love to have you living with me. But I also don't want our relationship to get torn apart."

I nod in agreement. "So I think I'll officially move in with Tony, if that's okay," The aformentioned man nods, "but I can always come over whenever we want some alone time."

"Perfect."

And it is. My life is really....perfect right now.