Black Waves

When He Didn't Check Twice

Early the next morning, Andy is picked up by his bus. Their first show is going to be in Seattle so it's not too far away. Andy texts his boyfriend even though he should be on stage by now.

Andy- Good morning beautiful. Only 25 more days until I can see your beautiful face. Remember to call me if you feel any type of way. Have fun at your show tonight <3

He sighs and gets into his bunk. He is worried about the man but at this point there isn't anything he can really do except for calling and texting every day. The bus rounds up the rest of the band and heads to Washington. Andy falls asleep and has a nightmare from finding his bleeding boyfriend on the ground with the house wrecked.

Remington wakes up in a sweat from the same nightmare. He feels his mouth and nose. No blood. The bruises on his stomach are completely gone. He sighs and gets up. The rest of the band is already setting up for the show. Shit I'm going to late. He makes himself a piece of Nutella toast and chugs some water. He fixes his hair and runs into the venue and finds his brothers getting ready for the show. 

"Fuck I thought we were going to have to drag you out here," Emerson says. 

"Why didn't any of you wake me up? I'm fucking out of it."

"You looked like you needed rest, Rem. You've seemed stressed," Sebastian says. He watches his brother and sees a glimpse of what he has been hiding on his wrist. He feels his stomach drop. "Alright everyone out. I need a moment with Remi."

Emerson looks concerned, "What the fuck is going on Sebby?"

Sebastian looks up and has his hands on his hips, "I just need a moment," he says sharply. Everyone looks at each other and walks into the other room. Remington looks at his brother nervously. Did Andy talk to him?

"Let me see your arm." Sebastian demands. Remington gulps and shakily shows him. 

"I...I'm so sor..."

"Who knows about this Remington?" He interrupts his brother.

Remington looks down and hides his arm. "Just Andy," he mumbles. "We talked about it yesterday. He's helping me through it."

Sebastian sighs and runs his hands through his hair. "Okay. We are going to get through this. I know you have been acting off and I should have asked you way sooner. You haven't tried to kill yourself of anything right?"

Remington shakes his head and continues to look down. "I'm so scared Sebby. Aren't we going to be late to the show?"

"Your health is way more important to me. I want you to call Andy after the show tonight, okay? Or come talk to me. You never need to be scared of anything. It'll get better."

Sebastian leaves and Remington follows behind, feeling stressed. I wish I can tell them what's really going on. He pulls out his phone and sees the message from Andy. He smiles and texts him back.

Remington- Hey, I'm going to call you after the show. I had something happen. I love you.

He hears his band start to play on stage. He puts his phone away and runs out on stage, singing Mr. Doctor Man.

Andy wakes up shortly later, resting his head in his hands. His boyfriend laid limp in his dream and he thought it was real. He looks at his phone and he received two messages.

William- Shows tomorrow. Get your shit together and do me proud. Fans are freaking out over this album. Start posting more on social media. Get em talking

Andy rolls his eyes at the message. He then scrolls down and reads Remington's message and gulps. Hopefully he's okay and it's nothing bad. 

Andy- I'm always here baby. I love you too

About five minutes later Remington Facetimes him. Andy smiles at his boyfriend who looks like just came out of the shower. His hair is drenched to his head and he is makeup less. 

"Hey Ands. You aren't busy are you?"

Andy laughs, "I told you baby I'm never too busy for you. How did the show go?"

"It was great. Fans were fucking crazy. Germany is fun but not as fun as being with you."

"Oh aren't you such a cutie. What happened that you wanted to tell me?"

Remington sighs and sets the phone against the sink while he moisturizes his face. He talks quietly, "Sebastian saw my arms. He confronted me about it. You didn't tell him...did you?"

"No baby, you asked to keep it between us and I did. Is he pissed?"

"A little. But he cares a lot. I'd probably be pissed too if I saw that on his arms."

"It's okay baby. We are here to help you through anything, remember? It'll all be fine."

"I'm not worried babe. But I'm going to let you go so I can get dressed. I can't wait to see you," He picks up the phone and smiles.

Andy smiles back at him and laughs. "Wait, sweet heart don't go yet."

Remington looks at him questionably. "What's up?"

"Take off your boxers."

Remington blushes and starts laughing. "I hate you. And no the boxers stay on."

"Please? Just a peek? It's been over a month."

Remington rolls his eyes and bites his bottom lip. He lets his boxers fall on the ground and goes into full view in the camera. "Like what you see?"

"Mmm yes baby. God these days need to go by quick." 

"Bye love, I'll see you soon enough."

Remington hangs up and laughs. Andy is so crazy about him and he never expected anyone to be. He blow dries his hair and spikes it up. He looks at the full body mirror and decides to take two pictures so his boyfriend can drool longer. He captions it, 25 more days ;).

He gets dressed and goes out into the living room area and sits on the couch. Sebastian is sitting on the other side of the couch playing a game on his phone and Emerson is in the kitchen making a poptart. 

"Um, Rem? You wanna explain this?" Sebastian starts laughing hysterically. Remington looks over and his face pales while his eyes widen. He snatches his brother's phone and deletes the text. "That wasn't meant for you," Remington mumbles. 

"Send your nudes to the right man next time Remi," Sebastian barely chokes out. Emerson starts laughing, "Wait let me see!"

Remington takes his phone and bolts to his bunk, "Leave me alone!" He laughs out. 

"25 more days Rem!" Sebastian yells.

He smiles and sends the picture to the correct person this time, double checking.