Lessons in Love

“Our fans are going to be asking us what we were thinking when we decided to tour with Seduce and Destroy.” Andy laughs as we watch Seduce and Destroy perform their song Sugar and Spice. Their music is different than ours, a little bit more pop, but their message is the same as ours. Plus I’ve been best friends with the lead singer since middle school.

“You’re probably right,” I chuckle as I watch my best friend, Treasure, basically rapping along with the music. I always loved watching her perform whether it’s soundcheck, which it is right now, or performing in front of thousands of people. She always has so much energy when she performs, it’s amazing to watch.

“We could always blame you,” I glare at Andy as he laughs. He knows if the fans don’t like this, we’ll never hear the end of it.

“Treasure can take them on.” I state just as the song ends along with soundcheck. Treasure spots Andy and I; smiling she walks over to us pulling both of us into hugs.

“How are my favorite rockstars today?” She asks as she hangs an arm over my shoulders.

“Can that dress get any shorter?” I ask her, causing a chuckle to escape her lips as she shimmies it down. “Please tell me you’re not wearing something similar to it tonight?”

“I never wear dresses to concerts, there are pervs in the audience and most of the time it’s not just guys.” Treasure laughs, “even if I did wear a dress, I’d wear shorts under it. I’m not ready for anyone to see my nether region. That’s Ashley’s special place.”

“I hate you,” I tell her as she winks at me, causing Andy to let out a chuckle. “Really?”

“Yep,” she laughs, “come on, your band knows we’ve been best friends with benefits for years. Why so uptight Purdy?”

“I know see why you two are best friends,” Andy states, “you’re like the same person, it’s creepy.”

“Whatever you say Biersack.” Both of us say in unison as the three of us head backstage to hang out before the concert tonight.

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“Why are you so worried about my band touring with yours?” Treasure asks as she walks around the dressing room wearing nothing but her bra and underwear. “Your fans love me.”

“They might not like your bands type of music.” I point out, “I’m just warning you so you don’t get blindsided first night of the tour.

“Thank you,” she smiles at me, “but I don’t need you to warn me about the possibility of people not liking me. I’ve dealt with that enough times in my life, I know how to handle disappointment and rejection.”

“I know you can handle it,” I smile, “I sometimes forget you don’t need me to hide you away from the negative comments.”

“I love you as my white knight,” she admits, “but I’m a big girl, Ashes, I don’t need you protecting me all the time. If people don’t like my band’s music, good, they’re not coming to see Seduce and Destroy. They’re coming to see Black Veil Brides, if they don’t like your music, I’ll be pissed.”

I can’t help but to laugh, “ok rockstar, go get ready. You’re on in twenty.”

“Aye Aye, Captain!” She mock salutes me before going off to get ready for her band’s last concert before they start touring with us….

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