Disenchanted Lullabye

I had been just lounging around the house until I had to go into work and after last night, I just felt good about myself after the whole Chris thing. Having someone put effort into a date was nice for a change, shit, having someone show they care like that was nice. I had my big stuffed tiger that Jaime had won for me last night just hanging out in my living room and it made me smile.

I felt like a teenager all over, just giddy to see him again. Me being with Chris for as long as I was, I wasn't used to the awkwardness that comes with the start of a new relationship. I had a feeling that being with Jaime would be easy and I wouldn't have to act like a person that I wasn't around his friends. I didn't have to act like someone else since I had known who they were since my early teens.

Sure, if we were to make things official it would be a little odd if I was hired to tour with PTV or if I were to be hired for someone else's band and have to be away for a while and vica versa but I was excited by the thought of it all. The possibilities were ultimately endless.

I sighed when looking at the time; I was requested to be in early for work and was not in the least bit excited about it. I loved my job to death but going in early sucked.
I put my jeans and Vans on before heading out. It would be a long night of shooting but making connections was always fun. I wouldn't be sticking around for drinks afterwards like I have been though.

I walked through the doors and grabbed my photo badge off the wall before walking back to say hello to the band. It's been a while since I have had people come through that I was really familiar with but tonight caught me by surprise.

I knocked on the 'green room' door and saw Bring Me the Horizon. I stood there for a moment before composing myself enough to introduce myself.

"Hey guys, My name's Miranda! I'll be one of the photographers for you guys tonight." I said with a bright smile. In my early years, at my first warped tour my friend had taken me to BMTH's set and I nearly died. As soon as Oli came out on the stage, it had started and me being the inexperienced VWT goer was not expecting it, neither was my friend who had been to plenty of concerts. It started my day perfectly.

"Do I see who I think I do?" I heard from behind me. I turned around to see Adam. I chuckled and pulled him in for a hug.

"Out in Cali now eh? It's good to see ya kid." He chuckled and ruffled my hair.

"Good to see you too, old man." I smiled and rubbed his head as a joke.

"You know her?" Matt Nicholls asked.

"Of course I do! This girl hit the scene a loong while back and I had talked to her when she was much younger and just hanging around one of the local venues in Connecticut. She's amazing. She's also reportedly dating one of our friends." Adam said and nudged me while I turned bashful.

"Who?" Oli asked with a slight smirk after seeing my slight embarrassment.

"Jaime." He said and everyone 'ooh' and cat called.

"It's not official yet! We only just went on a first date last night. Who the hell told you Adam?!" I asked and playfully slapped him on the arm.

"Ahh, tis but a secret. Can't have my dudes getting in trouble." He said with a wink.

"It was Mike, wasn't it." I said with a glare.

"Ok, yeah, it was Mike." He said with a laugh.

"Alright, well... I just figured I'd come an introduce myself. I'll let you guys do whatever it is you do before shows. Adam, I'll see you in the pit." I said with a smirk and turned to leave but was stopped.

"Ehh, stay for a little while. I'm sure we could give you a good laugh before you go out there. Besides, you're here early." Oli said and I hesitated but agreed. Who turns down a look into what happens behind the scenes, before the show? NOT ME.

I hung around with the BMTH guys and enjoyed their company before I had to leave. It was nice to feel like I had friends even if I couldn't exactly tell if they were or not.

I took my time setting up perfect shots and waiting for perfect lighting while still enjoying my time. Afterall, it was still a concert and I was allowed to enjoy it.

I walked back to the green room after the show was over so I could grab my stuff and leave so I could get a head start on these photos before I had to be back here tomorrow.

"Hey, Miranda! Care to stay and have a drink?" Oli said with a big grin on his face after just performing.

"I really shouldn't.." I said but I could tell they were having none of it.

"Ahh, c'mon.. One drink for new friendships." He said and pointed to the stocked bar. "What would you like?"

I walked over and picked my old favorite, Captain & Coke. It was my first drink ever and I'm sure one day it'll be my last. I made it light since I had to drive home but large enough to sip on it. I said I wouldn't drink with a band tonight but one couldn't hurt, right?

**

It had been three hour of me nursing my drink until the ice had completely melted and watching the whole band take shots of whiskey rapidly. They were all pretty dunk but I was more concerned about the very wasted Oli I had hanging all over me. It made me slightly uncomfortable but I would just politely move away from him or get up from the couch we were on for a while.

I had finally finished my drink but waited for a moment to get up and leave. Adam was still here so it was nice to catch up with him tonight.

"Alright guys, it's time for me to get home. I gotta get some sleep before I'm back here." I said with a slight chuckle as I got up. A chorus of 'noo' and 'aww' rang through the echoing room.

"I think I lost your number, I tried texting you a few weeks ago but it didn't go through." Adam said as he pulled out his phone and said my old number.

"Yeah, uh, I had to change it. I forgot to text everyone to let them know." I told him my new number.

"Let's get it too!" Oli said and everyone chimed in some sort of agreement. I let them add their numbers in and when they were finished, I group texted them.

"Alright, well.. Whenever you guys are in town again, let me know." I smiled and went to give them each a hug goodbye. I may not have been a touchy-feely type but alcohol made me one anyways.

"Bye love." Oli said and gave me a kiss on the lips. I was shocked to say the least but thought it was a British thing. I brushed it off, waved one last goodbye and left.


"What just happened?" I said to myself as I unlocked the door to my apartment. I felt weird about Oli now. He had just kissed me straight on and I had no idea if it was just a cultural difference or something else.

I went to sleep a little boggled that night.

That one drink I said I wouldn't have really messed me up.

Notes

Sorry this is a bit late. Partly because I had written and rewritten this too many times to say but I had this is good and because I think I partially dislocated my shoulder so that's fun... anywayys

I brought the drama in a whole new way... You thought Chris was bad? JUST YOU WAIT. (insert smiling devil emoji)


Hope you all are doing well!
Love you all! <3

~ Becca xx