With These Strings, Our Fingers Bleed

I climbed out of the shower and wrapped a towel around myself. I ran a brush through my hair which was a mess of knots. I whimpered, it always hurt like hell. I eventually got the brush through and I started drying it. I wasn't sure whether to go with fluffy like I had it on stage or whether to have it just straight and non-fluffy, like I had it when we weren't on stage. I ran a hand through my hair and felt it was dry so I plugged my straighteners in. Whilst I waited for them to heat up, I looked through my shirts again. I wasn't sure whether to go with an Asking Alexandria one, one of Ashley's Outlaw collection or to go with a Marilyn Manson one. I heard the beep of my straighteners and turned back to them.

I finished straightening my hair and pulled some underwear on and my worn out leather jeans (the style is worn out. They're not an old pair.) I flipped through my tops again and sighed. Why could I not decide? I decided on my favorite from Ashley's collection then did some eyeliner and red lipstick. It didn't look too bad. I sighed and grabbed my Mystic jacket before deciding against it. I didn't want to draw attention. I grabbed a normal leather jacket and went downstairs. I put it on the arm of my couch so I didn't forget it then checked the time. Eight o'clock. He would be here soon, surely? I sighed and lay on the couch, flicking the television on. News. Crap gameshow. One Direction. I cursed as I flipped the channel. Shit cartoon. News. News. Gameshow. Texas Chainsaw Massacre. I threw the remote down and started watching it. I heard a knock on my door. I paused the film and got up. I opened the door and smiled at Gene. I stood aside to let him in and then shut the door.

"So, when and where are going?"
"Soon and you'll find out."
I pouted and leant into him. "I really have to wait?"
"Uh huh."
I sighed and wrapped my arms around him. "Fine."
His phone vibrated and he read the text. "OK, now we can go."
I jumped up and pulled my jacket on. He smiled.
"Someone's excited."
I nodded. "Of course I am."
He smiled and took my hand. "Let's go then."
I locked my door and Gene passed me a helmet. I raised my eyebrow then I saw the motorbike. I swallowed hard. Last time I rode a motorbike with Ashley, I fell off. He got on and looked at me. I smiled and pulled my helmet on. I slid on behind him and wrapped my arms tightly around my waist.
"Will we be on here for long?"
"No."
I sighed in relief and leant my head against his shoulder. He started driving and I closed my eyes. God, I hated these things. I could feel it going faster and my heart started pumping.

Gene stopped the motorbike and I near enough dived off of it. He chuckled.
"You don't like these?"
I shook my head. "C-Can't stand them."
"Bad experiences?"
I nodded. "Let's just say I did have a sister once."
"Oh, sweetie. I'm sorry."
I shook my head. "It's fine."
I looked around. "Where are we?"
We were at the entrance to a field. I looked at Gene, confused. He smiled at me.
"Follow me." He took my hand and helped me over the gate before climbing over himself. He picked me up and I laughed, wrapping my arms around his neck. He smiled at me and I smiled back, leaning into his body. It felt so nice, for someone to love and care. Now I knew why girls always wanted to find someone. We walked for a while and then Gene put me down, wrapping a blindfold around my eyes. I whimpered.
"It's a surprise, sweetie."
I sighed and let him guide me. I tripped over something and Gene grabbed me almost immediately.
"Jinxx, baby, are you alright?"
I nodded. "I'm fine."
He took walked me for another few minutes before stopping us.
"G-Gene?"
The blindfold disappeared and I blinked before looking around. My breath caught in my throat.
"Gene, it's amazing."
There was a small picnic set out with a bouquet of black orchids and purple roses in the middle. Gene sat me down and sat opposite me. He kissed me lightly before handing me some food.