Things Aren't Always As They Seem

When I woke up, everyone was leaning over me. I screamed, which caused them to scream and fall back some.

"What are you guys doing, trying to give me a heart attack?!" I exclaimed. "Why am I on the floor?"

"Andilena... you had a blackout." Ronnie said.

"Oh... yeah. That happens sometimes. It's... uhm... caused by stress and anxiety." I mumbled and stood up. Everyone was looking at me warily. "I'm okay, guys! I promise."

"Okay, well we're back at the venue. I'm gonna head on back, it's getting late." Jordan said.

"Yeah, so are we." Ronnie said while Tony, Kellin, and Jaime nodded.

"Okay, well thank you for hanging out with us and it was really nice to meet you." I said, blushing. They gave me hugs before walking out.

"Actually, I think we're gonna go, too. See ya later, munchkin." Austin said, ruffling my hair, making me glare at him. He laughed, hugged me then walked out with Aaron and Alan.

"Um, Vic? Is it okay if I walk back to your bus with you? I'll come right back, I just wanna talk to you for a sec." I mumbled.

"Yeah, sure that's fine."

"Alright, cool. Daddy Andy, is it okay if I go with him really quick? I'll come right back, promise!" I asked, giving him the puppy dog eyes.

"Fine... but hurry back. And be careful!" He said sternly, but smiled at me.

"Will do." I said, walking out with Vic.

"So, what's up?" Vic asked, walking slowly towards the direction of his bus.

"Uhm, I just wanted to say that I'm sorry about the whole fainting thing. Especially because it was like, kind of right after you kissed me." I said, walking with him and blushing.

"I really hope it wasn't because of me. It was just a dare. I don't expect anything to have to come out of it. I hope it doesn't make our friendship strained at all?" He said, looking uncomfortable.

"No... no I don't expect anything either. Our friendship is fine. I didn't have that spell because of you. I have spells because of stress and anxiety. Not a big deal." I mumbled.

He nodded, and got quiet for a bit. When we got about half way, I stopped walking, making him stop as well and look back at me questioningly.

"I should probably head on back. You'll be okay going the rest of the way back, right?" I said, smiling a little.

"Yeah, but will you?" He asked worriedly.

"Yeah, I'll be fine." I said, looking at the ground. He hugged me tightly.

"Please don't lie to me. Are you okay?"

"Yeah, I'm okay. Stop worrying about me so much." I chuckled a little, hugging back.

"Sorry." He laughed, but it sounded strained.

"Vic, honey... what's wrong?" I asked,

"Nothing... you just mean a lot to me already. When you fainted, it scared the hell out of me. I just met you, I don't want to lose you already..." he trailed off.

"I'll be fine. I promise. This is a normal thing for me. I'd tell you if it got too serious, and I'd go to the hospital."

He thought for a minute. "...Do you think Andy would let you stay on our bus tonight?"

"Maybe. Wanna head on back and ask?"

"Sure," he said, walking back towards the BVB bus.

I chuckled and followed behind him.

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