The Void Between Stars: Book 4 Of The Orion Series

The Zoo

4:23PM

I look at my phone that just buzzed, having received a text from Jake.

Hello, fellow earth traveler! 🌎

I chuckle, shaking my head.

Okay, I KNOW we're called Saturn Mutants, but c'mon. What do you want, idiot?

Do you mind if I go to my cabin for a few days? Before we tour???

I laugh out loud.

I'm not your mother, Jacob. Do whatever TF you want

Unless you want me to be your Mommy ;)

YES! BE MY SUGAR MAMA!

I just threw up a little in my mouth.

You're the one who suggested it, dumbass.

Yeah whatever. Have fun. Don't get eaten by a polar bear or something.

...there aren't polar bears in Wisconsin.

You never know. Did we not watch Lost together? Hello, they can be anywhere. ✨

Suuuuuuure.

So when r u leaving?

This weekend. Don't plan on staying there long.

Alright. Have fun, be safe.

When I get no reply, I grin wickedly.

Mommy worries about her baby

Orion! 🤮

Laughing to myself, I put my phone down and go back to concentrating on work.

I'm determined to have this come back tour be the best one ever. It had to be big. It had to be bold. I had to outdo myself, which was daunting if I was being honest.

Being famous is such a strange phenomenon. I sometimes thought of myself like everyone else did--a person named Orion Bauwens, sexy lead singer of Saturn Mutants, jazzhands. Super talented. A man who makes what they do look easy, like anyone should just be able to pick up a guitar, start strumming away, and sing perfectly.

How does someone outdo that? Sure, I am that guy, but at the same time that guy was a legend. That guy was respected and revered for his musical talents. That guy had won more awards than he could think of off the top of his head. And I had to do better than that?

Fuck me!

Just then my phone buzzed, saving me from existential panic. I picked it up and smiled when it was Amy.

4:34PM

Hiiiiiiiii! How's my favorite dickwad doing?

Mature, Aims. I'm doing just fine, thanks.

I pause a moment. Actually no, that's a lie, I'm freaking about our upcoming tour. Save me from myself, Aims!

TOUR?! You fucker, you didn't tell me!

Yeah I did.

No, you didn't.

It's not my problem your brain is swiss cheese.👀

I'D REMEMBER MY FAVORITE BAND TOURING, THANKYOUVERYMUCH!

STOP SCREAMING AT ME!!!1one 😭