I was sitting backstage as Vic began singing Hold On Till May. My palms were sweaty and I was beginning to shake.

"Darling you'll be okay," Vic sang as I walked out onstage with my eyes clamped shut. "And she said..."

I held up my mic. "If you were me, you'd do the same!" I opened my eyes.

I let my fingers pull on my hair. "Cause I can't take anymore! I'll throw the shades and close the door! Everything's not alright!" I looked straight at Vic. "And I would rather..."

Vic kissed my forehead and then we sang the last verse to the crowd, who yelled them right back at us. I saw people crying, people singing with closed eyes.

We're not so different, are we?

I scanned the crowd for a moment, taking in all the cheering and applause. My eyes landed on a familiar pair of brown ones, crinkled at the edge, smiling.

We walked offstage and he was there.

"Hi, Austin," I smiled politely.

"Hey! You did so great, Car!" He exclaimed, pulling me into his chest.

"Thanks," I grinned.

"So, do you want to go get Starbucks with me or something?"

"Um... Actually, Jaime and I were going to go and see Crown the Empire's set," I said hesitantly.

"Oh, cool," he smiled, this time it didn't reach his eyes. I saw his eyes darken and the spark went dim.

"I'll see you around, Aus," I hugged him. Jaime grabbed my hand and led me to the signing tent where we all sat and sgned things. Even me. There were quite a few people who asked for my signature, which I happily gave them.

We were coming to the last few people, when I heard a familiar voice. "Can I have your signature?" Rian asked with a seemingly innocent grin.

"Of course," I smiled through gritted teeth.

The boys and I were all tense until he left. We were helping the merch people sell stuff while the last few fans came by.

"Hey," said a soft girly voice.

"Hi," I smiled turning around.

"I'm Cassadee," she said nervously.

"I'm Carter," I shook her hand.

"Look, Carter. I heard about what happened, and I dumped Rian. If you want, I'll even help you get back at him," she offered.

"You don't have to do that, Cass. I know you love him too much for that," I said softly.

"I don't love that bastard. I could never love someone who attempted rape. I know all too well what it's like," she spoke quietly, looking at her feet.

"Well, Jaime and the guys have a plan, but they won't tell me," I shrugged.

She handed me a small slip of paper with ten digits on it. "Text me whenever you want to talk or whatever," she spoke with a small smile.

"I will," I walked around the table d hugged her. She waved at me and disappeared back into the crowd.

"Okay," Jaime grinned at me. "Off to Crown the Empire, then to tell you our brilliant plan."

I smiled, but I wasn't so sure. What the hell are these guys planning?!

We walked through crowds of fans, some stopping us for pictures and signatures. Eventually, we reached Crown the Empire's stage where they were singing/screaming Children of Love.

We slipped backstage through a secret door and I was so excited to meet one of my favorite bands.

After they finished up with Voices, a sexy, musular brunette with spiked hair and huge plugs came offstage right to me.

He kissed my hand, "I'm David," he winked.

"I'm Carter," I giggled. "And this is my man Jaime."

"Yeah. I saw your set and you were amazing!" He smiled at me.

"Thanks," I blushed.

"We're having a party at my bus later? Wanna come?" He wiggled his eyebrows.

I grabbed Jaime's hand when I felt him stiffen. "Only if I can bring my Hime-Time!"

"Of course," he laughed. "Bring the rest of the boys, too! I'd love to get to know them!"

"Deal," I grinned as he kissed my hand again and walked away.

"I don't think that's a good idea..." Jaime whispered urgently.

"Why not?" I pouted.

"I don't like the way he looks at you," he looked at our intertwined hands.

"Jaime, I love you and only you," I kissed his cheek.

"Fine. Let's go get ready. I need to get Mike and you'll probably want to obsess over how you look no matter how perfect you are," he sighed and I smiled. He thinks I'm perfect!

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*TWO HOURS LATER*

We were walking out the door on the way to the party. I had thrown my phone, a rape condom, and a cmall cannister of mace in my clutch just in case. I had on a crop top, a sweater, skinny jeans, and combat boots on. I was nervous, but excited. (http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/set?id=87702716)

Jaime had his hand loosely wrapped around my waist as we stepped onto the hot, crowded bus.

"Hey, Carter!" David yelled, making his way over through the sweaty crowd.

"Hey, David!" I grinned as he spun me in a circle.

"Where's the boys?" He asked.

I turned and they were nowhere to be found. "I don't know," I stated, furrowing my eyebrows.

"Come on! Dance with me!" He chuckled, leading me to the dancefloor.

"I should find them..." I was feeling conflicted at this point.

"They'll be back soon," David assured me, spinning me in a circle.

After 2 hours of grinding, dancing, twerking, etc. I decided to take a break. The boys still hadn't come back.

To Hime-Time <3:
Where are you, babe?

I waited awhile, but he never texted me back. I put my phone away and set my clutch down under my sweater. I flounced back onto the floor when I felt a pair of hands on my waist. I didn't even bother to see who it was, I simply started shaking my hips against theirs.

Those tattooed hands spun me around and crashed their lips to mine. It was Austin.

"Austin..." I sighed, pulling away.

"Yeah?" He slurred, putting his hands a little low on my hips.

"I can't. I'm with Jaime," I tried to pull away.

"I don't see him anywhere, and I don't think a little dancing is gonna hurt when he doesn't know," he smirked.

I was so mad at Jaime for ditching me that I turned around and started grinding on Austin. My left arm was slung around his neck, my right hand holding his onto my hip. We danced like that until it was 2 a.m. when I was beyond tired.

I grabbed David's arm since he wasn't nearly as drunk as Austin. "Can you walk me back to my bus?" I pleaded.

"Sure thing, sweetheart," he smiled and let me grab my clutch and sweater.

"Thank you," I smiled. Hopefully, no one will try to do anything with him around...

We made it all the way back to the bus with no trouble. I never drank, so I never had trouble with stumbling anymore. His hand was slung low around my waist.

"Thanks, David. I really appreciate you walking me back," I smiled, kissing his cheek.

"Anything for you, beautiful," he slurred slightly.

I stepped onto the bus, which was comletely dark. I turned on some lights and heard talking in the back lounge, so I went to see what was up.

I came across a truly horrifying sight.

Jaime, Mike, Vic, and Tonwere all tid up with assorted bruises and cuts. I quickly ripped the duck tape off their mouths.

"Run!" Yelled Mike.

The lights went out again, drowning me in pure, terrifying darkness.

Notes

Song credit: Candle - The White Tie Affair
So sorry I haven't updated lately! I've been in a concert coma because I went to go see Fall Out Boy and I had to stay out until one in the morning to meet Pete and Joe. They were huge sweethearts! <3
Anyways, what do you think will happen?
I wanted to add to the drama, so this is what happened.
Who do you think did it?
I'll be posting another chapter ASAP.
Thank you to all my loyal readers! You guys keep me going! :D <3