We Are Unbreakable

Kimbers POV

I entered Youth & Whiskey at 4 o'clock in the afternoon. I had dropped off Seth with CC at the studio once we were done school hunting. I was so relieved when Seth said he wanted to go to the final school we looked at. They were a very music orientated school. Focusing on young musicians with the brightest potential. Perfect for Seth. I was pretty sure Kellin Quinn's step kids went there.
Seth was beyond excited to start now. He saw the program they had and became instantly obsessed. He was going to start next week, which only gave me the weekend to get him fresh books and supplies.
The beauty of becoming an instant mother, but I was so glad he would finally get some stability in his life.
As I put my stuff down, Riley came rushing into the office.
"Hey Riley, I thought you weren't coming in till six?" I asked.
"Thought I'd come in early, being a Friday night and all. We got bands tonight and people are going to be lining up round the block" she huffed as she removed her jacket.
"Ow!"
"What? What's wrong with you?" I asked.
"Oh, I got a tattoo!" She said lifting her top and showing gauze wrapped in plastic.
"Whoa! That's huge! What did you get? Can you unwrap it?"
"Nah, I'm waiting to show Ash. He is going to love it, well I hope he does..."
"Why wouldn't he?" I said curiously.
"I don't know. I just decided today to get it. To show him how much he means to me. And well, to kick off my new career path I suppose. I mean, I don't plan on making it big or anything, I don't want to. I have this place to look after. This is my baby" she said gesturing to the building.
"Riley, don't let Youth & Whiskey hold you back. You do have talent. Why do I feel like you're trying to avoid it?"
"I'm not!"
"Well then why did you up and decide to get a new tattoo?" I queried
"Because I love my husband and want to show him some appreciation cause I've been a bitch lately! What are you getting at Kimber?!"
"Yeah Kimber, what are you getting at?" Ashley said out of nowhere.
"Hey! How long have you been standing there?!"
"Not long. Answer the question, Kimber" Ashley pressed.
"I'm not getting at anything. I'm just implying that Riley doing something randomly is out of character for her and I just wanted to know why!" I said feeling cornered with both Riley and Ashley glaring at me. "Jeez guys, calm down! It's not a big deal. I'll back off next time and not ask" I said trying to exit the conversation and the room.

Tension flared between me and Riley throughout the night. She only talked to me when she needed something. She obviously resented me. I was having a baby with CC and Seth was on the picture and she was jealous. I knew how badly she wanted family, but she has to accept that my life doesn't stop cause of her.
My thoughts were reeling, barely paying attention to the bar, completely buzzing with people. I absentmindedly served people when I heard the phone ring from the office. I ran to grab it.
"Youth & Whiskey, Kimber speaking" I said without thinking.
"Hi, this Clint, Forever Falling's band manager. Is Riley there at all?" Clint said.
"Uhh, she's busy. I'm the manager, you can talk to me."
"Okay, well, Forever Falling can't make it tonight. Sorry to cancel last minute, but something came up."
"What?! But people have come out just for them! What do you want me to do?!" I screeched, but the line was dead.
Fuck. They were our headlining act tonight.
I walked back out behind the bar and Riley was serving.
"Riley! Forever Falling cancelled!" I yelled into her ear over the music.
"What?! But they are meant to be here! They go on in 30 minutes! What the fuck am I meant to do?!" She ranted, barely hearing her over the band.
I thought for a moment.
An idea popped into my head, but I knew she would hate it. "You should play!" I suggested.
"Are you fucking crazy?! I can't play!"
"Yes you can! Just do a whole bunch of covers!" I said as she served drinks.
"I can't! They will hate me!"
"What other choice do you have?" I said, grabbing her to make her stop and look at me.
I gave her a knowing look and I saw her caving.
"Fine! Call Ashley. Get him here. If I'm gonna do this, I need him."
I smiled at her and rushed off to call Ashley.

As the last band packed up and got off the stage, Riley stepped up on the stage and awkwardly looked down at the crowd.
"Hey guys, I'm so sorry, but fucking Forever Falling cancelled on us tonig-"
"BOOO!" "FUCK THIS" "WHAT!" People yelled, cutting Riley off.
"I know guys. I'm so sorry to the fans who came out tonight for them. In replacement, I will be filling in" she said nervously, waiting for the 'boos' to start, but none came.
"I will be joined by Ashley Purdy on guitar and I will be singing and acoustic set of covers. So I hope you enjoy."
The crowd stayed silent as I watched Ashley join Riley on stage and place to stools in front of the mics.
I could see Riley shaking.
The crowd half split off in groups while others watched the pair on stage.
Ashley started to play the chords to Hold On Till May by Pierce The Veil. The crowd seemed to perk up and Riley seemed to relax. I saw Ashley give her an encouraging smile and she just blushed.
I think they both needed this.

Rileys POV

I didn't even understand what happened tonight.
I... performed... in front of people... what?
How did they talk me into this? Why did I do it?
Why were people smiling... and taking pictures, or videos of me? I'm shit. I'm amateur. I'm nothing.
My thoughts continued like this for my drive home at 4:30 am when we were finally able to close.
I couldn't explain my feelings. Yes, it felt awesome to be up there, but there was no way I was liked...
Nahh.
My mind was so flooded I almost crashed my car into our gate.
"Fuck!" I cried out to myself, hitting the brakes.
My car halted with a screech. I exhaled slowly and pressed the button to open the gate.
Once I managed to park my car and get in the house, I figured Ashley would be asleep, but when I reached our bedroom, he was awake and staring at his laptop screen.
"Hey babe. What are you doing up?" I asked removing my jacket.
"Do you know how many pictures there are of us online? Bryan is going nuts texting me every two seconds when he finds a video."
"What the hell are you talking about? There is no way this is making headlines. It was a tiny ass acoustic show and I hadn't rehearsed anything!"
"Well people disagree. You are amazing Riles! I'm so proud of you for doing this" Ashley said pushing the laptop aside and getting out of bed.
I was taking off my jewelry when Ashley's arms wrapped around my waist and he hugged me.
"Ashley, it's not that big of a deal" I said turning to face him and removing my top.
Ashley stared at me for a second. I then realised I hadn't told him about my tattoo.
"What is that?" He said playing with the edges of the plastic.
"Umm, my new tattoo."
"Well show me!" He said excitedly.
I sighed and started to unwrap the dressing. I slowly revealed the tattoo to him and his face was priceless.
"Fidelity. Holy fuck! You got Fidelity! Riles..."
"Do you like it?"
"Are you fucking kidding me?! This is awesome! You know is means Purdy right?!"
"Yes Ashley. I know it means Purdy. It is my last name as well as yours. And you've only told me one hundred times."
"H-How, w-why, w-when?" He stammered.
"Because I love you and I'm just showing you some appreciation for putting up with me" I said smiling sweetly.
"And right on your hips too. Fucking hell Riles. And I thought you couldn't get any sexier. It's perfect! The way it flows over your curves and the placement! It's beautiful Riley. You are so beautiful. I love you" he said bring my lips to his.
"I love you too."

Notes

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