The World Tour

I walked the empty hallways of the venue in Texas. The walls were a dull white and the floor was a horrible green linoleum, it was disgusting but what else can you expect from a crappy venue in the the state of Texas? I guess it's as good as it's gonna get right?

My legs were taking me in no particular direction if I'm honest, I just needed out of the bus. The venue was going to be closed soon, most people were gone. A soft strumming of a guitar surrounded me, engulfing me actually. I couldn't help but follow the direction it was coming from.

"I’ll paint you a picture with words, “I miss her." We still talk like everyday, but we don’t talk in the same way that we used to, I’ll move on and forget you. We could never see eye to eye but either way. I like her ‘cause she’s smart, headstrong and independent, she puts me in my place, but I don’t know where I stand, and if only I could find the words, or muster up the nerve to tell her I’ll never forget her and she’ll always have a part of me." I carried on towards the most heavenly voice.

"Don’t let me go down this road again We both know where this ends In a storm of feeling, I’m so unappealing I can’t play these games. I like her ‘cause she’s smart, headstrong and independent, she puts me in my place, but I don’t know where I stand, and if only I could find the words, or muster up the nerve to tell her I’ll never forget her and she’ll always have a part of me."

"I like her ‘cause she’s smart, headstrong and independent, she puts me in my place, but I don’t know where I stand, and if only I could find the words, or muster up the nerve to tell her I’ll never forget herBand she’ll always have a part of me." I stopped at the doorway, Vic's body slumped over a guitar, singing and playing softly.

"She'll always have a part of me."

"I was falling for a girl who would ask me to come over just for a day, when her parents were away, now all I can do is lay in my room, fall asleep, dream of you, then wake up and do nothing about it"

I walked into the room and towards him. "I fell for a boy who could never ever let me walk home that way, ‘Cause you gotta be safe, so hold back your views, we’re both leaving soon, I can’t fall back on you, ‘Cause that’s not what I do." He quickly turned around and looked at me, a small smile playing on his lips.

"She hates it when I shout these words, But I’ll still sing for you, I'll still sing for you, I'll still sing for you" He grinned up at me.

I stood there, unsure of what to say or do. He knew it was one of my favourite songs, and it's important to me that he knows that. Maybe he did it deliberately? But how did he know I would even be around to hear it. Most people left the venue an hour ago and I told everyone I was going to sleep. It's just kinda odd but nice. Maybe he likes it too. "Are you okay?" Vic's voice brought me out of my thoughts.

"Oh, yeah I'm okay. That was really good by the way. I didn't know you like Neck Deep." I questioned as I sat down next to him.

He placed the guitar down on the table. "Well, I never really listened to them and I heard you listen to that song a few times so I decided to check them out. I really dig them actually, plus they're British. Everyone loves the British." He said quietly. He pulled his hat off and sorted it onto his head, his soft curls bouncing slightly.

"I'm glad you do like them, they're really good." I smiled at him. He stared at me with an intense look and nodded slowly. I tore my eyes away from his gaze and looked at me feet. "So what are your plans for tomorrow? Tyler was talking about going bowling but I'm not so sure." I mentioned, looking at Vic quickly. I feel like some school girl with a crush, I just can't seem to look at him. This needs to stop.

"Bowling could be fun, I'm really good at it so like yeah, I think that would be good." He nodded, fiddling with his hands. The whole atmosphere was thick with some sort of tension.

"Yeah, we should definitely do that then." He looked at me briefly.

"Lynn, where the Hell have you been?" A voice snapped us both out of the trace we were in. I looked to the door and seen Alan standing there, looking pretty pissed off.

"I was too warm, went for a walk and then seen Vic was here so we had a chat, why is that such a big deal?" I asked Alan, his eyes were filled with so much anger.

"No, come on let's go." He said walking over to me.

"I'm good here thanks." I looked up at him with stern face.

"I said let's go." He repeated, leaning down and grabbing my wrist. He pulled me to my feet and I tried to yank my hand out of his grip.

"Alan let me go." I squirmed. He was really hurting me.

"Hey man she said let her go." Vic stood up. I looked at him with pleading eyes.

"I think you should stay out of it, buddy." Alan looked at Vic, I could see the fury rise behind Vic's eyes. He didn't like people being assholes for no reason.

"Well if you're hurting my friend, then I will butt in, pal." He returned. Alan just squinted his eyes and then began to walk out the room, dragging me with him.

I struggled to get out of his grip, I claws at his hand and tried to push it off but he wouldn't let go and he pulled me down the hallway. He stopped suddenly and slapped me across the face. The force sent me to the floor, grasping my cheek. Tears blurred my vision and I began sobbing. A figure walked past me and I rubbed my eyes in time to see Vic walk up to Alan and clean him out. One punch and Alan was on the floor, just like me. "Like hitting girls huh? What kind of piece of shit human are you?" Vic spat down at Alan who just lay there, laughing.

He looked at me and flipped me off, which I didn't like at all. I crawled over to him and punched him in the dick. He huddled over in pain and rolled away. "Bitch." He mumbled.

Tony and Mike came running down the hallway, shocked and unsure of what to think of the situation. "What the fuck is going on here?" Mike asked, pointing to Alan lying on the ground, holding his groin.

"This piece of shit is on the ground because he has absolutely no respect for women or anyone in general actually, he got put in his place and he better fucking stay there. If I see you again, I swear to God I won't hold back. Now fucking leave or I'll call the cops you sick son of a bitch." Vic spat at Alan, whom just scrambled to his feet and ran past Mike and Tony.

Vic held his hand out for me, I took it and he pulled me to my feet. Not another word was said though, nothing. He just wrapped his arm around my shoulders and walked out of the venue. Not even speaking to Mike or Tony.

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Vic's P.O.V

I lay in my bunk, mind running wild as I watched Lynn sleep next to me, she is so damn beautiful and I was a fool to ever lose her. Nothing in this world makes me regret the bet I made with Mike in school, I lost her over it. And that will always kill me. But this tour has to be a hint of fate? I mean what are the odds? Nah she will be mine again. I'm sure of it. I just gotta find a way to make her see it.

She rolled over and her shirt rose up off her stomach, revealing a huge purple bruise. My stomach turned as I watched it. Her pale complexion made the bruise illuminate. It made me feel sick. He was beating her up. I wasn't wrong and she probably was too scared to admit it at the time. If I ever see him again I will fucking kill him. Asshole.

I slid out my bunk and walked into the lounge area to find Mike half asleep on the couch. "Yo Mike." I said quietly. He jumped slightly and looked at me with a small amount of fear in his eyes.

"You scared me." He said rubbing the sleep out of his eyes.

"I need your opinion." I said softly, feeling sick.

"What's up?" He asked standing up and walking over to me.

"Lynn is asleep and her shirt rose up" I began.

"Vic if you got a boner, there's nothing I can do there" Mike said placing his hand on my shoulder.

I rolled my eyes and pushed his hand off. "She had a huge bruise on her stomach, like its so bad. I'm scared of what else that asshole did to her. I just want you to come have a look to see if it's as bad as I think." I explained to him. He nodded and we both turned and walked into the bunk area to find Lynn standing next to my bunk, a furious look on her face.

"Anyone else you wanna go tell? Like not that it's personal or embarrassing for me at all." Lynn said with anger. I felt my face flush red, I didn't wanna upset her. I was just concerned.

"I'm sorry, I was just scared I needed to speak to my brother. I'm sorry." I told her.

"Whatever." She mumbled, pushing past me and Mike.

"Well, congratulations Victor. You and Lynn are like a married couple minus the marriage. Living the life so you are" He said as he patted my shoulder. He's right though, and it has to change.

Notes

Sorry for the lack of updates, had so much on but I'm finally finished college for the summer and have more time to update :)