~ The Sun will Shine Again ~

Star's P.O.V.~

I had just finished wrapping a towel around my damp body before Xander barged in, clearly excited as his eyes nearly sparkled. "What's going on?" I asked, wringing my hair out. "The interview is tomorrow! We have to get up by eight thirty so we're not late to get there at 10 so pick out your clothes and get to bed because we have a long day tomorrow!" He chanted loudly, taking a deep breathe. "Okay crazy, goodnight." I kissed his cheek and waited for him to leave so I could drop the towel.

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My alarm clock screamed for me to wake up at exactly 8:30 in the morning. I rubbed my eyes and got out of bed to get ready for today. I dragged my feet across the wooden floor, watching Xander scurry across the apartment, making sure he had all his materials to interview. "What are you doing?!" He screeched, staring at me as I pour my coffee. "Getting coffee? It's too early for this." I said casually, watching him search through every room and drawer for his supplies.

I curled my hair and flicked my wrist for the wing of my eye liner. I wore a tight, tie dyed tshirt and grey skinny jeans, topped with my bracelets, rings, and burgundy vans. Xander was dressed in a half sleeved black shirt with a grey vest covering it, with his normal jeans and converse. "Ready?" I ask him, grabbing my IPhone and bag from the couch. "Absolutely." He smiled brightly. I always loved seeing him so happy, his hugs and smiles just make me feel so safe. He's like the big brother I never had, although he's younger than me.

We walked into the building and into the elevators, making sure to press floor 3. "Who do you think it is?" I questioned curiously, gazing at the patterns on the carpet. "I'm not sure, but I know the lead singer is only 23, so not much older than us I guess." We walked down the narrowed hallway covered in paintings and photos of the APMA's awards. "Here it is, come on." He grabbed my hand and pulled me up to the door.
My heart stopped as I heard his laughter ring through the room, slapping is band mate across the head. I couldn't help but freeze where I was standing, I couldn't believe it. "Oh my god..." Xander whispered in amazement. He's always been a very big fan of their band, so I guess I was happy for him to be able to meet them. His soft eyes peered up to me, stopping as I caught his gaze. "Star?" He asked, almost unsure.

"Hey Ronnie."

My hazel eyes glazed down to the floor. As soon as he said my name, the rest of them stopped and just stared at me. "Wait, you know Falling in Reverse?!" Xander nearly yelled, but quickly fixing his posture as a professional. "Oh, uhm, yeah. Since Middle School..." He shot me a look, knowing we had to talk later. "Well, my name is Xander Mills, and I'll be interviewing you all today." Jacky nodded but Ronnie just stared at me. I couldn't help but feel guilt, remembering the way I left all of them, not even a goodbye to the others.

"So let's start?" Ronnie's attention was now to Xander, answering the questions you normally hear from an interviewer. Before I knew it, it was over and we were getting packed up. "Oh, before I forget, can I get your autograph? It's for my sister, well stepsister." Ronnie raised his eyebrow, but signed his name anyways. "Star, could I have a minute?" I nodded nervously and walked in the other room with him. "It's been so long..." He nearly whispered, looking into my eyes.

"It has." I say, I felt a sense of comfort but I was still uncomfortable. Before I could blink, he had me engulfed in a hug. I was taken back, but wrapped my arms around his neck tightly. No matter what problems we had four years ago, he was still my friend. "You've grown." He smiled, eyes sparkling in the light. "As have you." I giggled, referring to the numerous tattoos scattered along his neck and top of his chest. He gave me a toothy smile and lifted his shirt up, showing me that his whole body was completely covered. "Wow..."

He gazed down my body, taking in the years he's missed. "You're still so beautiful." He hushed, making me blush. He resumed to staring in my eyes with his dark brown ones. "How have you been? When you said you were moving to LA, I never expected to see you here." "I'm okay, actually I'm great. I live in an apartment with Xander, he's been my rock these past years. I have a stepsister named Kate who's 17 and a stepmother named Marybeth. I'm a bartender at a fairly popular bar and I've managed to make a living. How about you? Falling in Reverse seems to be a big deal?"

"Oh yeah, it's great. I've definitely improved my attitude with everything. Have you heard from him at all?" A pang of hurt flashed through my heart. "No, not since I left." He left it at that, which I was thankful for. "Well, the guys and I are going to be going back to California soon, but I'd love to hear from you?" I smiled and nodded, "of course Ronnie." We stood up and walked towards the door. "Wait Star..." I turned to Ronnie. He leaned down and kissed the corner of my lips. "I've missed you, and I'm glad you're doing okay." He whispered in my ear, tugging my body to his in a warm embrace. "I've missed you too."

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"Okay missy. You have a lot of explaining to do! And I want details." Xander boomed as soon as we walked through the door. "Okay..."
"I met him when I was in 6 grade along with Andrew, the one I told you about. He was like a big brother to me, he looked after me. And when Andrew and Brittany got together, he was one I told you about who helped me through it all." His jaw dropped. "The Ronnie Radke was the guy who helped you?" I nodded and continued.

"After he graduated, I never saw him again, that is, until a Halloween Party we had. We got back into our friendship. But, Andrew got really jealous of the fact that Ronnie was always there for me when he wasn't. So when Andrew and I got into that big fight, I moved into Ronnie's house. He confessed that he had feelings for me, but I couldn't feel the same way. But we kissed off and on. Finally I put an end to it after Andrew and I got back together but he wouldn't let me go. So we got into an argument about it, and he started drinking again. When I left CA, he was the last person I said goodbye too. He's the one I visited at the hospital."

Xander's expression showed he was trying to process it all. "Wow, so that was why he got back into that addiction? Damn." I nodded. "I'm sorry you had to see him again I-" "no it's okay, it was actually nice seeing him again. So I should thank you." He gave me a small smile and got up. "Pizza tonight? Or take out?" I thought about it for a moment before deciding on take out.

We cuddled on the couch in the dark watching another episode of How I Met Your Mother while eating Chinese from the boxes. I fell asleep snuggled to his side, wrapped in blankets like a cocoon. I couldn't tell you what my dreams were, but something in me told me Ronnie was only the beginning. I groaned slightly as he leaned up to put his dish on the coffee table, but relaxed when he lay down, letting half of my body rest against his side.

Notes

After four years Star got to see Ronnie again :3

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