Too Young to Fall in Love.

The girls and I are blaring music as we get ready on the bus while the boys are getting ready in their dressing room. Normally I’d be pissed that they get better mirrors and more space to get ready but dancing half naked with these three girls makes up for it. I can’t tell you the last time I had this much fun.

“You gotta teach me how to pole dance.” Tanis states as I turn up MOVE TO MIAMI by Enrique Iglesias. “I’ve never met a girl that dances this gracefully.”

“She did manage to teach the boys how to work the pole.” Lola informs her. “I’m sure you’ll be a better student.”

“I don’t know CC is pretty good.” I laugh. “Like he’s scary good. If this whole drummer thing I can see the Mister Meadow James a stripper in the making.”

“Over my dead body.” Meadow laughs. “But you are right, CC is scary good on the pole. So is Andy; must be the height.”

“How’s Ashley on the pole.” Tanis asks. “I’m assume he’s good because his fuck buddy of three years was a dancer. He must have gotten very private lessons.” She chuckles.

“Ashley is talented at many many things,” I start with a smile. “Sadly pole dancing isn’t one of them. And as sexy as he is, his strip tease isn’t the greatest. Then again, every time I got one he was so fucking wasted.”

“I don’t think I’ve heard you say anything bad about Ashley so why aren’t you with him?” Tanis asks, getting serious. “You guys are perfect for each other. Like two halves of a whole.”

“It’s complicated and I know that’s not a good enough answer.” I tell her. “But I’ve got issues I need to work through and it wouldn’t have been fair to Ashley if I didn’t work through them. Commitment has always been an issue with me. And with Ashley’s lingering reputation hanging over my head and making me doubt myself; I couldn’t commit myself to him.”

“Wow, I don’t think I’ve ever heard you sound so sincere before.” Lola notes. “Not when it came to relationships anyway. You must have really loved Ashley.”

“This stays between us, okay?” I ask all of them. “I don’t need your boyfriends trying to play cupid or you guys even. I’m not through working on my issues. I’m not going to risk hurting Ashley again.”

“Aw you do love him.” Meadow smiles and the three of them exchange looks before advancing towards me.

“Nope, don’t turn this into a chick flick moment.” I protest as I begin to back up. “Guys I’m begging you.” But despite my begging and pleading they engulf me into a group hug. “I hate you guys.” I admit defeat, earning laughter from the girls. Yea, these girls will be the only reason why I survive this summer…

Ashley

The girls walk into the dressing room and they instantly head to their boyfriends, leaving Sin by the door with her camera and lenses in tow. I look at her and take in her outfit. She’s wearing tight white jeans and tight Misfits t-shirt. Her make-up is simply done and her hair is up in this messy bun. The only thing that sticks out are her stripper heels she’s wearing; if it wasn’t for them she’d look like every other girl in the crowd. But that was something I always loved about her.

I excuse myself from Jake and head over to her. “Hey, how are you?” I ask, being civil.

“I’m fine, honestly.” She smiles. “How are you? Excited for opening night.”

“Always.” I smile. “It’ll be nice to see the fans again. And seeing their reaction to our new songs is going to be awesome.”

“You guys definitely know how to put on a show.” She tells me. “I can’t wait to take pictures of it. It’s gonna be fun.”

“Even if we are touring with Asking Alexandria?” I ask her, chuckling. We all know how she feels about Asking Alexandria; mainly Danny.

“Danny Worsnop is the only downfall to this whole entire thing.” She chuckles and stops when she hears Palaye Royale taking the stage. “Now I must go. I must see these guys perform.”

“I didn’t know you were fan.”

“Remington is one adorable bastard and I want to adopt him!” She squeals. “Plus Mr Doctor Man might just be my favorite song ever.”

“God forbid I get in your way.” I chuckle. “See you out there?”

“Of course.” She smiles. “Break a leg out there.” She starts to walk away but stops and turns back to me. “I don’t mean literally. I know how you and Andy aren’t the best bedfellows when it comes to gravity.”

“Fuck off Sixx.” I flip her off, earning a smirk from her. “Get out there before you miss your song.” She mock salutes me before disappearing out the door...

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