I woke up content with the feeling of warm skin pressed up against mine. I immediately got up and went to the restroom, having to pee really bad. I looked down to see the small amount of blood in my underwear. I sighed internally. Woohoo! I'm not pregnant!

I looked under the sink and realized that there weren't any tampons under there.

"Jaime!" I yelled. I heard footsteps and a knock on the door.

"Hey, babe. Can you grab me a tampon out of my backpack?" I asked, blushing.

He didn't reply, simply walking away. A minute later, there was another knock at the door, revealing a blushing Mike who handed me a tampon.

"Oh... um... thanks, Mike," I blushed. He nodded and closed the door.

I quickly took care of business and left the bathroom. I really didn't feel like doing anything today. I kind of just want to hang out here until I have to sing, then come straight back and die.

I pulled on a pair of Jaime's boxers over my underwear and then threw on a Key Street shirt. His scent made me feel a little bit better, plus his clothes were a lot looser than mine and I didn't feel like I was going to explode.

"Hey, baby," Jaime yawned as I climbed back into his strong arms. "You feeling okay?"

"Ugh... I feel awful!" I moaned and buried my face in his neck. His skin was so warm and it always felt good on mine. It made me feel a bit better.

"Shark week?" He gave me a knowing smirk.

"Ugh... if you must call it that..." I groaned.

"Come on, grumplepuss. We're getting you some unbreakfast," he sat up and slid out of the bunk, then pulled me into his arms.

"How's little red?" Mike smirked.

"My hair's blonde, Whiskeyhands," I stuck my tongue out.

"I know that," he cocked an eyebrow, daring me to say something. I looked away and saw Ruby, Logan, and Kathy playing Fifa against Tony, Vic, and Jaxin.

"Bite me!"

"Wait a week!"

I stuck my tongue out and turned my attention to one of my favorit guys I'd met this tour.

"Jack jack!" I yelled, jumping out of Jaime's arms and going to hug Jaxin. "What're you doing here?!"

"I just dropped in. I mean, this bus is way more fun when it's not a sausage fest," he winked.

"Oh, come on. You love the sausage!" Tony winked.

"I know I do!" Logan laughed.

"We all know Carter does," Vic teased.

"Vic, are you ever going to get over that?" I pouted.

"Nope," he grinned, popping the p.

"Hey, you're not the only one who heard either. Craig over at Chiodos heard, too," Jaime chuckled.

"Whhhyyyyyy would you tell people thhaaaaaatttt!" I whined.

"I like people to know that I get an A+ in the bedroom," Jaime winked.

"I say it's more of a satisfactory," I smirked.

"That's my girl!" Mike chuckled and Jaime blushed.

"Did I hear my name?" Craig yelled from somewhere outside the bus.

"Yeah!" Ruby yelled. "We were talking about how your dick makes Oli's look like an anaconda!"

Everyone on the bus busted out laughing. We heard the door to the bus whoosh open and a few guys ran on the bus. It was Craig, Bradley, Derrick, and Tom. They ran on and grabbed the girls and I. They bolted.

I was slung over Craig's shoulder as we ran through the parking lot into the back of the venue. I was being rushed through crowds of people. I saw everyone from scene kids to potheads (kind of the same thing). I got so many confused and jealous looks. We finally slowed down in a dark room that reeked of sweat and sex.

I was lifted off of Craig's shoulder and set down on the cold floor.

"Okay, guys. Next set is Sleeping With Sirens. We're dressing all of you up in morph suits and Logan, Ruby, and Kathy are going to stage dive during Congratulation. We've already got the boat blown up. Just hop into it and have fun!" He stuck his thumbs up.

"What about me?" I pouted.

"You're doing Matty's part. We've got a recording of his part, you just go out there and move your lips."

"This is all pretty elaborate. What'd they do to you?" Kathy asked.

"The guys ran onstage during our set a few days ago wearing Speedos," Craig laughed.

"Yeah. I just never though I'd be part of one," Kathy laughed.

After they were all suited up, and Kellin was almost to the last song of the set, Matty came over to get ready for his entrance. Instead, we tied him up and threw him in the boat that the girls were going to crowd surf in. Apparently, we just had to push it off the stage and then the barricade guard people would help with the rest. I smiled and got ready. I stole Matty's glasses since he wouldn't need them, and put them on. Kellin was going to be so surprised!

I heard the familiar intro to Congratulations. It was just one of those songs that you can't get out of your head. Kellin was standing on the riser singing and motioning for the crowd to get up. I walked on and so many people laughed. I lip synced and the minute Kellin turned around so I could stand on the riser, the look on his face was priceless. I got up on the riser and actually did Matty's part. I knew it well enough that I sang along with the recording. At the end of the song, the boat was brought back up onstage, and Matty got out. He was laughing his ass off. I put his sunglasses back on him, then we all bowed.

"Nice boxers," Matty laughed.

"Thanks. They're my boyfriend's," I smiled.

"That was pretty kick-ass..." Kellin paused.

"Carter," I fake smiled.

"That was pretty kick-ass, Carter," he winked. "I might have to replace Matty."

I faked a laugh. "Sorry, Matty. I guess blonde is the new Ginger." Matty and Kellin grinned. "Well, I'll catch you guys later, I've got to go see my boys."

I walked off, glad to be away from Kellin. I was still pretty pissed from the first time I had met him. I walked off to see Craig laughing his ass off and Ruby, Logan, and Kathy struggling to get out of those stupid suits.

"Oh my God, Carter! That was fucking amazing!" Craig busted out laughing again.

"I seriously about pissed my pants when I saw Kellin's face!" Jesse walked up and hugged me.

"Then you in Matty's boxers and glasses! Classic!" Justin laughed, hugging me, too.

"Actually, they're my boyfriend's," I blushed. Jesse seemed to dial down the flirting a bit, but Justin kept at it.

"Well, we're having a party. Bring your boxers and some sassy glasses. We're having a bonfire," Jesse winked and walked away, dragging Justin who winked before turning away.

"Jesse has the hots for you, you know," Craig stated once he was out of earshot.

"Yeah, well, I'm in a comitted relationship with Jaime. I love him with all my heart," I said.

"But, does he love you with all of his?" Craig asked.

"Of course he does!" I stomped off before he could tell I was lying. I walked slowly rhough the crowds, just thinking. Does he love me with all his heart?

I don't know, I mean, he did cheat on you after all.

I cheated on him, too!

Maybe he was bored with you, or you were bored with him.

Maybe I am...

I sighed as made my way backstage just in time to perform. It's just your hormones, I told myself. Jaime loves you and you love him.

I plastered a smile on my face and walked out onstage to sing the part I knew like the back of my hand. Vic kissed my forehead and I walked backstage, waiting for him to call me out and for me to bow, then leave. He brought me out there, and I faked a smile untilI could get back offstage. I sat in a corner just thinking about everything that had happened. I was almost raped... twice. I was cheated on... twice.

"Babe, do you want to come with us to the signing?" Jaime asked, pulling me off the floor.

"Nah. I'll catch up with you at the bus. Jesse invited me to a bonfire and I should probably get ready. Please shower so you don't stink up the whole place," I winked.

"Fine. I'll be back in 2 hours tops. See you, babe!" He watched me walk away.

I walked onto the bus with my eyes closed, trying to take deep breaths.

"Jaime, baby!" Some redhead ran out from the bunk area. "Oh..."

"Ummm... who are you?" I asked, trying not to rip her head off.

"Jaime's girlfriend," she blinked. "Who are you?"

"The merch girl," I smiled and walked back off the bus. I found Kathy walking around looking lost.

"Hey! Carter!" She waved.

"Hey," I smiled and walked over. I felt my lip quiver and the backs of my eyes burn.

"What's wrong, Careeokee?" She hugged me, then pulled away and studied me for a minute.

"I walked on the bus and some redheaded slut said she was Jaime's girlfriend," I sniffled.

"Oh, sweetie! I'm sure it's just some crazy ex. What'd you tell her?" She looked at me with concern.

"I told her I'm the merch girl," I said miserably.

"Well, I see the way Jaime looks at you. He'd never cheat... er... no one could ever compare to you," she smiled sympathetically.

"That's the thing, though. He cheated. I don't know if he's done it before. Maybe he fucked her while we were dating and now she thinks they're dating," I looked down at my feet. God, these hormones are driving me crazy...

"Well, all you can do is talk to him about it. There's really no other way of knowing, sweetie," she hugged me. I stayed there for a minute, letting my emotions calm down. I decided I knew what I had to do. I turned around and made my way back to the bus without another word.

~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~

"So, how long have you and Jaime been together?" I asked the slutty redhead on the couch across from me.

"Well, he left me before he went on tour. But, he always comes back. He just can't live without old Jess," she smirked.

"Oh. Well, that's nice, I guess," I was taken aback a bit, but relieved that this was his ex.

"So, are you fucking one of the guys?" She smiled at me like we were gossiping teenagers.

"Well, I was fucking Oliver Sykes for a little while," I returned the smile. "But, he was cheating on me."

"Oh. You're that girl," she looked at me sympathetically.

"Umm...?" I furrowed my brows.

"There's videos all over Tumblr of him talking about some girl he dated for six years that he cheated on. Saying he wrote this song for her a while back, and that he'll never forget her, even though she's moved on and he has to see her every day," she explained.

"Wow..." I sat back.

"When you said fucking, I didn't think you meant six years. Holy crap."

"Well, we were high school sweethearts and it all went to shit," I summarized our entire relationship.

"Like, what happened?" Stephanie had taken on a more caring perspective on things and I saw what Jaime fell in love with.

"He would abuse me. He cheated on me, too."

"Wow... I uh... I'm sorry," she put her hand on my knee.

"It's fine," I smiled weakly. "I... I'm over it."

"Well, I feel like I should tell you something deeply personal now..." She smiled. "I... uh... I'm pregnant with my fiance's baby. I actually came to say goodbye to Jaime. And, I think you two are going to end up together. Please, take good care of him," she patted my knee. I nodded.

"I'm going to go get him, if that's okay. I kind of need the fresh air anyways," I stood up.

"You go. I kind of need to think about what I'm going to say," she smiled and waved at me as I exited the bus.

Jaime and Kathy were standing outside, waiting.

"Jaime, Stephanie's in there," I began. "Don't freak, we're cool. She doesn't know we're dating, so don't tell her. She said we should end up together and she asked me to take good care of you. Okay? Go in there and have a civilized talk. Don't tell her I'm your girlfriend, because I don't think she needs that right now."

He only nodded and walked inside.

"So... I take it she's not cheating with him?" Kathy grinned.

"No. Sorry. I guess my hormones got the best of me..." I admitted.

We stood outside a couple of minutes, soon joined by the boys. We explained what was going on, and ended up playing never have I ever on the sidewalk outside. By the time Jaime had walked Stephanie out, Craig, Tilian, Matt, and Gavin were in on it, too.

Jaime walked Stephanie out, hugging her, and then joined the circle. His eyes were a bit puffy, but no one said anything. We all understood that it was hard for him and that he didn't need want to talk about it yet.

"Okay... Never have I ever smoked pot," I grinned. Everyone put a finger down.

"We'll have to fix that," Mike winked.

"No. We won't," I scolded.

"Oh, yeah. You're all hardcore and straight-edge. Aren't you, little red?" He smirked.

Craig opened his mouth to ask what it meant but I stopped him. "You don't want to know."

We all laughed, and I looked down at my phone. It was close to 9:00. I had to get ready for the party.

"Well, guys. I have a bonfire to attend soon, so I'm going to get ready for that," I stood up, hoping I didn't have any blood stains on my pants... er... Jaime's boxers.

"Nah... I think you should just wear that," Jaime smirked.

"Yeah. But, I'm going to do something to my hair," I stuck out my tongue and climbed back onto the bus.

I walked onto the empty bus and went straight to the bathroom to make sure I hadn't bled through. I was in no danger, though, even though I hadn't changed it all day. Well, good for me! I simply put a new tampon back in and left for the party, ready to have another good night.

Notes

Justin Hills in a Speedo
Song Credit: Congratulations - Sleeping with Sirens
Another shit chapter. Sorry, guys!
I needed to address the whole Jessica thing... so that happened.
Yeah.
We'll see what happens at the party...
MWAHAHAHA!