“Beep…..beep….beep…..”

“Shhhh.” I whispered, trying to silent whatever was awakening me from my deep sleep.

It beeped once more, and that’s when it clicked.

“Oh shit!” I muttered, jumping up from the bunk, grabbing my phone and practically running out to the main foyer of their bus.

I had to remind myself to keep quiet, after all it was just midnight, and everyone around here (besides from Ryan, of course) were pretty light sleepers.

Even though they all knew what I was doing, I still didn’t need and definitely didn’t want a confrontation.

This bus was ingrained enough in my mind that I didn’t need any lights on to maneuver my way to the door.

The cold wind could be felt through the walls of the bus and that prompted me to slip on one of the MIW crew sweatshirts I found lying across the couch.

My keys were already in my pocket and before I even knew it, I made my way out of the bus and took a deep breath in.

Although in the past I had gotten out and thought I was free, something deep in my soul told me this time was different. If they ever thought that they’ve seen me put up a fight, they’ve got another thing coming to them.

If they even thought about taking me away from Chance, and anyone else who loves me, I’d make them regret it.

The second I slipped into my car I rushed to unlock my phone and instantly I called the first contact on it.

1 ring……...and then 2……….and finally 3………

“Hello?” My favorite voice mumbled out, drunk with sleepiness.

“Chance, it’s me.” I cheered, a happy tear sliding down my cheek.

“Holy Shit, baby!!!!! You’ve had no idea how scared and nervous I was. I was so afraid that you were lying about the car breaking down, and I feared that they weren’t ever letting you go.” Chance cried.

“I’m going to be home by the end of the day, ok? Once I’m in your arms, I’m never leaving or going anywhere.” I promised him.

“Deal, my love.” Chance cooed.

“Get some sleep, silly, you sound exhausted. I’ll be there soon enough, so dream good dreams of that.” I told him, getting beyond giddy as I finally started up the car and got buckled up.

“Waking up and getting to see you….now that’s the best present ever.” Chance chuckled, and I could practically hear his sweet smile over the phone.

“I love you.” I cooed.

“I love you too, now get your ass back home.” Chance giggled.

“Right away.” I said.

As soon as we said our last goodbyes, we hung up at the same time and I started to fulfill my promise by finally heading out to the road.

Every inch that my car went forward, I left more and more behind in my rearview mirror. The buses, the bands, the stages, the pain, the fear……..all of that I could finally leave behind in my rearview mirror.

Just as I took one tiny glance back, I was witness to Tyler walking down the steps of his tour bus, plopping down on the last one and sadly staring off to where my car was driving.

He locked eyes with mine through the rear-view mirror and once he did he sadly waved me back to the tour bus.

Without even giving a second of thought to that, my foot slammed on the pedal and I zoomed away.

It was time to claim my life back.

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23 Hours Later (11pm) {Chance’s POV}

Shutting off the hair dryer, I was instantly slammed with the heart-shattering silence of the hotel room.

The one thing that made my life worth living was still gone, and even though she was safe from them, I honestly knew she was still in possible danger on the road.

I wouldn’t be fully content until she was back in my arms.

After peeking at the clock, that shouldn’t be too far out now.

Everything was just about ready, I just had to perfect the last little touches.

Peeling the petals off the roses I let them fall to the floor, from the door’s threshold all the way to the bed, placing the last petals in a heart formation on the bed.

Her favorite candles were placed all over the room as well, their sweet scents filling the room.

For once I wanted her to actually feel like she was coming home….not just to a runaway spot.

She wasn’t one for surprises, but to hell with it.

Bella deserved the world and more…..I had to start somewhere.

One loud buzz alerted me that Bella was here, it was her little confirmation text to me that she made it and was coming up to our room.

Quickly turning off the main light, I let the candles soft glow light up the room as I took my place kneeling in the middle of the room, waiting for my angel to arrive.

Time seemingly stopped for those few minutes as I knew she was getting to the lobby, in the elevator and up to my room.

One knock, just one simple knock lit my heart up and set it on fire with adrenaline.

The door ever so slowly creaked open, the silhouette of the woman I love as clear as ever.

Bella quietly shut the door behind her, and before she or I could evaluate anything she charged me, our bodies crashing down to the floor.

“I love you so much.” She whispered, her forehead resting against mine.

“As do I, Bella. I’d hope you know that by now though.” I smiled.

She scooted herself a tiny bit back, allowing me to sit up but still have her sitting on my lap, her legs around my waist.

“Of course, and you didn’t even need all of this to prove that to me.” Bella said, pointing to the flowers and candles with her head.

“It’s just not fair though, love. You deserve the world and more….I’ve gotta start somewhere.” I explained.

“Chance, you have already given me the whole world. You gave me the gift of you. Afterall, if my memory serves me right you promised me that I could be yours forever.” She replied, lifting her left arm and showing me ther ring that proudly sat on her ring finger.

A smile beamed onto my face, bigger than any I’ve ever seen.

“Oh yes, that definitely was my promise and I’m not ever taking that back.” I smirked.

I looked up at the smiling angel sitting on my lap, and for once I saw serene happiness on her face. This was truly going to be the new start to our future, I felt it in my soul.

Poor Bella being as exhausted as she was let out a huge yawn and instantly looked 10X more tired.

“I’m sorry.” she whispered.

“Don’t be, I know it’s been an extra long day. We can go ahead and get ready for bed though now.” I told her.

“Wait! There’s one more thing I need to do.” Bella proclaimed.

“What would that be?” I asked, rather intrigued.

She delivered her signature Bella smirk and within a second her lips were back on mine, once more pushing me back to the floor.

Her soft lips felt like heaven, and the sound of her heartbeat soothed me like no other.

I could tell she wasn’t about to let me go anytime soon.

That was alright though, we still had forever to live the rest of our lives together.

Notes

Yay! Bella's finally back with Chance and away from the band members.

(Tiny bit of a spoiler....there's at least going to be 12 months away from the bands, at least Bella not being under their control and in their care.)

Who thinks Chance and Bella will last?

Any ideas on what will happen during all of that time away from the bands?

Will those 12 months be the beginning to a life time away from the bands, or will it only be a break?

Who knows....there's so much all of these characters still have to go through.

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Thanks again to everyone who continues to read these stories!!!