Bullets in a Music Box

The everlasting rain poured to the ground as I sat on the front porch with a glass of alcohol in my hand. Inside of the house, Andy was throwing a small get together for the band, the tour crew, and the bands respective other halves. They were all drinking and being loud, and I decided to sit outside. It is beautiful out here, roughly seventy degrees, but the rain made it feel so much better. I put the glass to my lips and took a drink. Our flight leaves at nine tomorrow morning and then we will be in London for two days. Charlie is overly excited for the tour and won't stop talking about it. He wanted to come to this party, but I told him that one, there is alcohol, and two, he needs to finish packing and getting everything together. The door behind me opened and then closed. It was either Andy or Ashley, they keep coming out here to make sure I'm okay. When the person sat down next to me and put their arm around my shoulder, I knew it was Andy.

"Are you sure you're okay?" He asked.

"I'm fine. It's nice out here and the rain is relaxing," I said as I rested my head in his shoulder.

"Well, I came out here to tell you that nearly everyone inside is requesting you to sing for them," he said. I looked at him and chuckled.

"Why?" I asked. He shrugged and grabbed my glass to take a drink.

"Hey, that is mine," I complained and he handed me the glass back.

"And I was thirsty. But, Ashley said that he thinks you have the voice of an angel and that those who haven't heard you sing should hear you sing," he said.

"I do not have the voice of an angel," I said.

"I beg to differ. But, if you don't want to do it, I can go disappoint all of them," he was trying to guilt trip me. I smacked his knee and he laughed.

"No guilt tripping is allowed. But, fine, I will sing. But what song?" I asked.

"Um, what about that one you wrote before the tour started?" He asked.

"That one is so sad," I whined and he kissed my cheek.

"And it is awesome, sing it Sadee," he said.

"Fiiiine," I said and we both stood and walked inside. The second that Ashley saw me, he jumped up and yelped.

"Okay, I am not that important, calm your tits Purdy," I said. His fiancee had her hand in her face I chuckled.

"So, what are you singing?" CC asked as he put his arm over my shoulders.

"One that none of you have heard, but might not like cause it's kinda sad," I said.

"We are all drunk, I don't think we can get sad," he said.

"Very true," I said and sat down in the chair that Andy had put in front of the TV.

"I pack my bags
And stand by the door.
They say it gets easier with time.
But they lied.

My little sister stands alone.
A small tear falling down her face.
She is the one who supported me,
When I had no one.

When they said,
'You're gonna be a star,'
They didn't mention how hard,
It was going to be.

How am I supposed to go on,
Without the ones I love?
How am I supposed to do mybest,
When my heart is aching for home?
Show me how to get through this.
My arms are weak,
My chest it breaks,
Tell me how am I supposed to,
Be everything, I am destined to be,
When you're a hundred miles away?

The crowds all scream my name.
They came to see my smile.
But for some reason,
I can't seem to find it.

I stand in front of the mirror,
A small tear falling down my cheek.
I feel so alone here,
Where is everyone?
When they said,
'You're gonna be a star,'
They didn't mention how hard,
It was going to be.

How am I supposed to go on,
Without the ones I love?
How am I supposed to do my best,
When my heart is aching for home?
Show me how to get through this.
My arms are weak,
My chest it breaks,
Tell me how am I supposed to,
Be everything, I am destined to be,
When you're a hundred miles away?
If you're feeling alone.
Take my hand and follow me.
I've been in your shoes,
Once upon a time.

I know those thoughts seem,
To control you.
Take the phone and call home.
They are there to accept you,
To tell you,
Everything is okay.

When they said,
'You're gonna be a star,'
They didn't mention how hard,
It was going to be.

How am I supposed to go on,
Without the ones I love?
How am I supposed to do my best,
When my heart is aching for home?
Show me how to get through this.
My arms are weak,
My chest it breaks,
Tell me how am I supposed to,
Be everything, I am destined to be,
When you're a hundred miles away?
When you're a hundred miles away,
A hundred miles away." I sang and they were all looking at me and then those who had someone they were leaving behind, immediately hugged them and kissed them. Damn. I sat there for a while, watching all the intimacy happen and then I felt arms around my shoulders and chest.

"I love that song, by the way," Andy whispered into my ear and I smirked.

"I know, but feel lucky, you don't have to leave me behind," I said.

"Kinda felt like I did when you flew back for two weeks," he said. I looked up at him and smiled.

"It sucked, I cannot deny that, but it made me so much more excited for the tour," I said.

"Good. Now, are we taking Charlie with us to the airport, or is Lauren taking him?" Andy asked after he sat down on the arm of the chair and was looking at me.

"We're taking him with us. It just makes more sense," I said. He nodded and I made a face at him before leaning up and kissing him. He smirked into it and I wrapped my arms around him and rested my head in his stomach.


The sun was just barely shining in through the window, but it woke me up. I laid in my spot for a while before rolling over and curling into Andy's side. He was still sleeping, breathing softly and rhythmically. I had just closed my eyes when I heard my phone ringing from the dresser. A groan left my mouth as I climbed out of the bed and grabbed my phone and answered it.

"Hello," I said.

"Hey Aunt Sadee. What time are we leaving?" I heard Charlie ask.

"At eight, why?" I asked.

"Cause it's seven thirty," he said. I looked at the clock and groaned loudly.

"Now I remember why I hated flying to another country with my mother," I muttered. "Be over here by eight, at the absolute latest."

"Okay. I'm guessing you two are still sleeping?"

"You got it. But we will be up. You better be done packing," I said.

"I am, but I haven't gotten any sleep," he said.

"Don't worry, that's what planes are for. See you later," I said and hung up before turning to the bed to see Andy staring at me with a mischievous smile on his face.

"What?" I asked.

"Nothing, just remembering last night," he smiled more. I looked down and saw myself in just my bra and underwear. Last night was fun.

"Well, get up lazy ass. It's seven thirty and we leave at eight," I said and walked to the closet and grabbed my vlothes for the day. As I changed into them, I heard Andy moving around the room and then the bathroom door closed. I shook my head and walked out into the room and saw Crow sitting on the bed, licking his paw.

"Well Crow. We're gonna be gone for like four months. And I am going to mis you. If only we could take you with us," I said and then attacked him with hugs and kisses. He was purring like a mad cat and I scratched his belly. He rolled over on the bed and was being cute.

"Can we take Crow with us?" I asked.

"No," I heard Andy say from the bathroom.

"But he's being so cute!" I complained and I heard Andy chuckle before the door opened and he walked out.

"I know, but, the band doesn't want him on the bus. Who's watching him for us?" He asked.

"Tyler and Rayna," I said. He nodded and pulled his shirt on and then went into the closet, probably to grab shoes. I continued to rub Crow's stomach and back while I waited.

"Alright, let's go, I think I hear Charlie downstairs," Andy said and I sat up, grabbing Crow in the process. We all walked downstairs and I saw Charlie leaning against the banister.

"Well good morning Charlie," I said and he smiled at me.

"Morning Aunt Sadee, Andy," he said and I set Crow on the floor.

"Ready to fly for twelve hours?" I asked Charlie and he nodded.

"You have your passport and visa, right?" I asked.

"Aunt Sadee, I was born in Germany, I have my visa," he said and I shrugged.

"Just making sure, jeez," I said and grabbed my bags. We all shuffled our stuff out into car and when it was full, Andy locked the house and left the spare key under the mat before running to the car. I climbed inside and we were off.

When we got to the airport, it was bustling with people, but we were immediately taken in and everything was checked and we were given the okay to board the plane. As we walked onto the plane, I saw Charlie's face contort into amazement.

"Did you not ride first class with Lauren and your dad?" I asked. He shook his head and took his seat. I chuckled and sat down next to him, with Andy on my other side. Now for a twelve hour flight. Oh joy.

Notes

Sooo, I might have lied about what this chapter was going to be about. I wrote almost an entire chapter, but then I just wasn't feeling it, so I erased it and started over. So yes. The party was cute, and we saw an old song of Sadee's. And now they are flying to London. Expect London Part Two tomorrow night sometime.

(I am only going to be updating this at night, after eight. The reasoning is that I want to focus on my schoolwork and I want to do homework until at least eight at night, so yeah. But no worries, I will update, I won't leave you all hanging! I promise!)

Sadee's Outfits:
(The Party)
http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/set?id=138714007

(The Next Morning)
http://www.polyvore.com/sadee_bullets_in_music_box/set?id=138713809

Smiles!