New Romantics || j. rodriguez

Chapter 1: A New Beginning

Scarlet's Point of View:

My face was covered with a smile while I stood in front of a stadium full of people who supported what I did for a living.

"As most of you know this is the last performance of my tour. I'd like to thank all of the crew, I seriously cannot thank you enough for all that you have done for me, from getting me Lucky Charms with only marshmallows to being a shoulder to cry on. This has been by far my favorite tour of all three." The crowed cheered while I smiled waiting patiently for them to quiet down, so I could finish. "I have a surprise for everyone tonight, not even my closest friends know about this plan." I paused for a moment trying to think of the right words to say, then continued, "I'm taking a break. I won't be back for at least a year I'm sorry, but I just need to have some time with my family. I'm sorry."

I could see through their facial expressions from anger to crying their eyes out, people had different views on my plan. I walked off stage to where my best friends, 5 Seconds Of Summer, were standing. Ashton, the drummer of the band, immediately pulled me into a hug knowing that was exactly what I needed. Calum, Michael, and Luke hugged me seconds later, "Now you get to hangout with us even more!" Michael, the guitarist, tried to lighten the mood letting go of the hug.

"Actually Mikey I was planning on spending my time in Spain with my family, and hopefully I won't run into him." I replied calmly feeling guilty I was letting go of the people who were there for me throughout my whole career.

Luke, the lead singer, pouted, "Whatever Scar, your loss you won't see this gorgeous face everyday." pointing at his Australian sun kissed face.

"Whatever Luke. I seriously love you guys, you know that right?" I wondered.

"Trust me Scar, when I say you tell us more than seven times a day, I really mean you tell us more than seven times a day." Calum, the bassist, laughed.

A Week Later

Scarlet's Point of View:
I pulled my hair into a loose ponytail while waiting for my parents, Jose and Paqui, to pick me up from the Spanish airport. Not being in a warm climate for about a year has really taken a toll on me, and I really regretted not going to Brazil for the World Cup to get used to the weather, but I couldn't go and support any teams he would be there happily playing defense for my home country. My thoughts were interrupted the familiar voice of my mother yelling, "Scarlet, oh I've missed you more than anything! Thank goodness I get to keep you all to myself for a whole year!" Paqui kissed both my cheeks and squeezed me nearly to death, while my Jose just simply hugged me and kissed my forehead like a normal parent.

"Mama please stop." I whined out just like my brother and I used to do when we were younger, before I left almost everyone. People were taking sneaky pictures of me, not that I minded I was used to it by now.

"Oh please, you love us and you know it." my father replied.

"I just want to go home." I dragged out the 'e'.

Skipping Car Drive Home

"There you are I was looking for you everywhere mom and dad!"

I froze in my spot once hearing his voice, what else would you expect me to do? I haven't heard or seen him in 4 years!

"Now who's this young lady?"

Out of instinct after watching millions of Vines on the plane ride to Madrid, I couldn't stop myself, "My name is Jeff." I instantly cursed myself as his eyes widened obviously recognizing my voice, even though it had changed drastically through the years.

"What are you doing here Scarlet?" he sneered. Obviously didn't forget about me leaving Spain for Australia.

"Oh! You actually still remember my name? I would have thought by after ignoring my calls and texts and having different women answer the phone cursing me out telling me not to call again only a day after I left you had already forgotten about me, Sergio." I shot back my eyes narrowing at the sight of my older brother.

Authors Note;
Okay so hi, I'm not even sure if this is good or not, if anyone will even read this, and my heart is pounding because I don't even like writing, I prefer drawing, but I wanted to try something new. This is probably really short, but I promise they will get longer overtime. I obsess over bands and football/soccer teams a lot. I love 5SOS don't you even dare read that as five es-oh-es, I'm too young to go to jail. My favorite soccer/football team is Real Madrid, but from people persuading me I don't exactly hate Barcelona anymore, and Juventus is okay I guess? This book will probably suck but it's whatever.