I woke up the next morning in Jaime's arms with our fingers interlaced. My face felt stiff from all the dried tear from last night. I smiled, but the smile dropped off my face when I remembered what Zack said about me yesterday. The tears slid down my face once again.

"Shh, shh, shh," Jaime cooed and petted my hair. "You're beautiful and amazing and Oli never deserved you."

"Thanks, bear," I sighed, trying to stop my tears.

"Come on, babe. We should get ready. I want to flaunt you and make all the other guys jealous of youur beauty," he winked, picking me up bridal-style and carried me to the front lounge sofa.

"What do you want for un-breakfast today, sweetheart?" He smiled.

"I-I'm not that hungry," I said. Right now I had no appetite, I felt digusted with myself. I felt disgusting. Whenever I went outside, I couldn't help but feel like everyone was looking at me. Thinking I was easy.

"Are you sure?" He asked skeptically.

"Yeah. I just don't feel like eating. I've probably just got a cold or something."

"Okay," he said, coming and sitting with me on the couch.

"Aren't you going to eat?" I asked.

"Nope," he said simply, pulling me into his warm side.

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*TWO HOURS LATER*

The boys were an hour from going on main stage and I was so nervous I thought I could barf. I really didn't want to see Oli, but I did want to see the boys play. I was dressed and ready, but I had thrown on a scarf and cardigan because I was kind of cold. (http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/set?id=86918145)

"Hey, Carter!" Vic called from the back lounge where he was trying to brainstorm lyrics.

"Yeah, Icky Vicky?" I giggled.

"Can you help me with something?" He called.

"Sure," I walked into the lounge where he was bent over a piece of paper.

"Can you help me pick out a good setlist. Like, 10ish songs?"

I smiled. I picked all my favorites, ending with Bulletproof Love. It read:

Caraphernelia
Besitos
One Hundred Sleepless Nights
Yeah Boy and Doll Face
Disasterology
I'm Low On Gas and You Need A Jacket
Bulls In the Bronx
Hold On Till May
The First Punch
Bulletproof Love

After I was quite happy with the list, I handed it to Vic. He smiled approvingly, and kissed my cheek.

"It's gonna be awesome, thanks!"

"Anytime!" I smiled, then walked out into the kitchen, forcing myself to drink some water. But, then I felt acid rise in my throat and ran to the bathroom. When my stomach was finally empty, I stood up, wiped my mouth, and walked out of the bathroom. I guess I really was getting a cold.

"Babe, you okay?" Jaime asked with a flash of concern in his eyes.

"Yeah," I reassured him. "Like I said, I've just got a cold or something."

He took my hand and we walked out of the bus to wtach Tonight Alive. I had always looked up to Jenna. She's one of those girls who just doesn't give a fuck what anyone else thinks, and I really respected that. I bet if someone said she was easy, she wouldn't go cry like a disgusting little brat.

We were watching from sidestage as Jenna jumped around and sang her heart out. I was singing my heart out right along with her as the played Breaking & Entering.

So I look to the world outside oh
All of a sudden, I’m eating my insides
The tiny words that break your heart,
They’re breaking and entering

That's my exact situation. Clearly Jenna had gone through some of the shit I had, but she wasn't crying about it to her boyfriend, she was using to make others feel better. To make me feel better.

Breaking & Entering was the last song of the set, and Jenna soon walked offstage.

"Hi, I'm Jenna," she smiled.

"I'm Carter," I plastered a smile across my face, trying to act like I wasn't about to break down again.

"Oh, you're Jaime's girlfriend, right?" She said with a weird look on her face.

"Yeah," I looked down.

"Oli's a really good friend of mine, and I can't believe you did that to him," she huffed and walked off. My heart completely shattered. My idol hates me all because my asshat ex told everyone I'm a slut.

I turn to Jaime, "Babe, maybe we should just take a break. I mean, people have been nothing but shitty to me since we started going out and I just can't take it."

"Anything you need, Carter," he whispered with a sad smile. "I guess I'll see you around."

If my heart could shatter anymore, it would have. He didn't even fight for me. For us.

Notes

Song Credit: Breaking & Entering - Tonight Alive
I know, I'm in serious trouble for this. But, admit it, what's a good story without a shitload of drama? Huh?
That's what I thought. (;
We'll see what happens next chapter... Till then...