We Are Unbreakable

Ashleys POV

A few weeks past and Riley still wouldn't talk to me over the phone. She would occasionally answer my texts, but that was where it stopped.
I understood she was mad, but I really wanted to work it out.
CC was getting really sick of hearing me complain.
"Hear from her today?" CC asked.
"Nope. Never replied."
I had been staying with CC, Kimber and Seth while Riley was gone. I couldn't stay in our house, it hurt too much.
"You are in so much trouble young man!" We heard Kimber say downstairs.
"What the hell?" I said.
CC shrugged. "Seth shouldn't be home from school for another two hours."
We left the upstairs living room and made our way downstairs to see what the fuss was about.
"But it wasn't my idea!" Seth yelled back.
We approached them in the kitchen to see what they were arguing about.
"I don't care! You still did it with Liam. He wasn't forcing you to do it was he?!"
"No, he didn't" Seth said in a small voice.
"Whats going on?" CC asked carefully.
Kimber huffed a sigh "Seth and Liam brought water guns to school then stole food dye from the home ec room, so they could colour the water. And food dye stains clothes!" She said to us. "Do you realise how many angry moms are gonna ring me?!" She yelled at Seth.
"No, but it was funny. We could see who we hit!" He said giggling.
"Then you'll know who you have to apologise to. To your room. Now!" Kimber barked.
Seth dropped his head and made his way upstairs.
"Bit harsh Kimber" I commented.
"Bit harsh? Harsh would be making him wash each and every one of those kids shirts he hit. The school are giving him and Liam detention for four weeks, but I don't think it's enough. I don't know what has gotten into Liam. He's usually a good kid" she said thinking out loud.
"Talk to Katelynn maybe?" CC said going to the fridge and getting a drink.
"Or we can try and get in contact with Kellin" I said.
"No, don't bother Kellin. You music types are always busy, which reminds me, what's with Riley? She calls me to check on the bar, then I ask her about you and she shuts me down" She said to me.
I just shrugged not wanting to touch on this topic.
"Well why are you staying here? What's wrong with your house? Can't cook for yourself?" Kimber joked.
"No, I just hate knowing I'm not coming home to Riley or her coming home to me."
"I think that's bullshit. You're here every night, you never go home. Whatever issue you're having with Riley, hurry up and sort it out. I can't cater for all of us much longer. Argh, I need to lie down."
"You go rest, I'll sort out dinner" CC said.
She gave him a small smile and nodded before heading towards the lounge room.
CC turned to me and gave me a look.
"Fine, I'll try and spend less time around here. Kimber is only getting more pregnant, I shouldn't put this pressure on her."
"No, you shouldn't. How about starting now and go home. I have to look after Kimber" he said then walked off to check on her.
"Well I know when I'm not wanted" I said to myself.

Rileys POV

Three amazing weeks touring the country and getting tattooed by one of the best artists, I was having the time of my life.
I had already been approached by multiple modelling agencies that wanted me for clothing, jewelry and make up. Jackson was happy cause then his work would get exposure.
He had finished my thigh piece with my sugar skull mother. He had done my black and grey wing on the back of my left arm, which had Fallen Angels lyrics on the front. Currently he was working on my pair of daggers that were gonna be on the back of my forearms. One of them would have 'COURAGE written in a banner and the head of the dagger would have a sacred heart with roses and thorns that continue down the blade. The other will have 'FEAR' in a banner and have a speared skull on the blade and the head would have a snake wrapped around it. I couldn't wait for these pieces to be done.
"Why don't you take a break for a while. We have been going since ten" Jackson said shaking his hand.
"Okay, it's getting sharp on the bone anyways. I might go for a walk around, might see if there are any good bands on today" I said getting off the table and slipping on my shoes.
These conventions were always full of people, never knew who you would run into.
Today we were in Chicago and sometimes for the bigger cities you get the more known artists. As I was walking around the stalls I came across one called Guru Tattoo. That name sounded so familiar.
I went up to the stall and checked out their stuff. It was all very artistic with a Japanese vibe. As I was flicking through I recognised one of the tattoos.
"Oh my God, that's Pierre Bouvier from Simple Plan" I almost shouted when I saw the picture.
The artist and the client looked up to my little outburst.
My eyes widened when I saw the client.
"Well you obviously know who I am" Pierre said.
"Holy shit, wow. Umm, I'm sorry, I'm really taken by surprise right now. I've loved your band since I can remember, ummm massive inspiration to me!" I gushed.
"I think I'll take a break so you can talk to you friend" Pierre's artist said.
Pierre got off the chair and joined me.
"So what's your name?" He asked.
"I'm Riley, I'm a newbie tattoo enthusiast, slash model."
"Oh nice, I do have to say I like your ink" he said looking at my thigh.
"Thanks. So what are you doing out here? Aren't you guys recording right now?"
"We are, but I promised my artist, Aaron, that I'd come out here with him. Works well cause I really wanna finish my leg sleeve."
We chatted and walked around for a while until we came to the small stage where they usually had entertainment.
"Who do you think they have on today?" Pierre asked me.
"I have no idea. I've noticed they haven't been that good at organising acts. I run a bar/club and I have bands play every week and very rarely do I have fuck ups."
"Oh cool. Where's your bar?"
"In LA. It's called Youth & Whiskey" I said proudly.
"The name sounds familiar. I may have been there."
"Maybe, I'm usually there, but it has been getting harder."
"Found a new hobby" he said pointing at my tattoos.
"Yeah, this takes up my time now."
"Well they are taking their time with the entertainment" Pierre said looking at the empty stage.
"Yeah, should have started by now" I said looking at my phone. "Lets go check out what's going on" I said dragging him side stage where the organisers were.
"Were so fucked! This band hasn't even shown up! What are we gonna do?!" One of the organisers said in frustration.
"This could be an opportunity" I said to Pierre.
"What?" He said in confusion.
"Hi, I'm Riley and I can sing if you need someone to fill in. And this is Pierre from Simple Plan. We can put on a two piece acoustic show if a band has dropped out" I said smoothly.
"You are full of surprises" Pierre said quietly to me.
"You two? Well... It's the best we got. Go!" He barked at us.
"Riley, what the hell?" Pierre said grabbing my arm.
"Oh come on. I saw an acoustic guitar in your booth. Go grab it! We'll just do like a three song set."
"I've never worked with you before. How do I know you're any good?" He said smugly.
I cleared my throat and smiled. "Saviour will be there, when you are feeling alone oh. A saviour for all that you do, so live freely without their harm" I sang.
His eyes widened in surprise. "I'll get my guitar" he said running off.
I giggled excitedly. I was going to sing onstage with Pierre Bouvier. One of my heroes. In front of people. This was the best moment ever.

Pierre came back, we settled on a set list and made our way on stage.
"Hey guys, what's up. I'm Riley and this is Pierre. We will be performing an acoustic set today so I hope you enjoy it" I said smiling down on the crowd.
There were people scattered all around the area and by passers stopping to stare.
I took a seat on the stool next to Pierre's and adjusted my microphone.
He started to play the intro to 'I'd Do Anything' and we'd take turns singing.
In the moment, it felt unreal. Like this was an impossible moment and I forgot everything.
The set went on to us playing 'Crazy', 'When I'm Gone and the finale 'Perfect' as always in Simple Plan's case.
"That was so awesome! You're really talented!" Pierre said after the show.
"Not really. I've got nothing other than a good voice."
"Still. You're amazing" he gushed.
"Well thanks. It means so much to me that you say that. Your band has been such a big part of my life. Helped me through some tough times. So for that, I thank you Pierre" I said pretending to tip my hat to him.
We exchanged contact info and parted ways.
I couldn't believe any of this happened. I was riding such a high that I hadn't felt in such a long time.
As my mind soared at these new opportunities for me, I felt my phone buzz.
Thinking it was Jackson, I answered it without looking at the ID.
"I know, I know. I'm coming back now."
"Riley?" Ashley said.
I gulped and hung up.
My high crashed and pulled me into reality.

Notes

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-Tina xx