Elise’s POV
It was the last show date of the tour meaning we all would be heading off to California in the morning. I would be living with Austin. And Erin would be living with Alan. And Erin would be having a fucking baby. It was all too much. I was sat on the couch with my legs tucked into my chest. I still had my pajama sweats on and one of Austin’s slipknot shirts on top. It smelled like vanilla. He always did and it made me smile.
“Hey.” Austin said with a stretch coming out of the bunk area. “What’s wrong?” he asked walking over and sitting down next to me. I rested the side of my head on my knees so I was looking at him.
“I don’t know. I just can’t believe this is the last tour date. Everything has gone by so fast. It feels like I’ll never see you again. Like I’m going back home after this. But I know I’m not. All of this is so much to think about ya know?” I asked and rocked my head side to side on my knees thinking about everything. Austin laughed and put his arms around me.
“Stop thinking so much. It stresses you out. All you should be thinking about is you, me, Alan, and Erin all in California together. We could write music together, go to the beach, and get tattoos.” He smiled and looked me in the eyes. “Have you ever been to California before?” He asked and I shook my head.
“I’ve always wanted to go but I’ve never had the chance. I’ve only ever been to Germany, Italy, and Canada. But other than that, before this tour, I’ve never really been out of the state of Maryland.” I said biting the insides of my cheeks as I rocked slightly with my knees still into my chest.
“You’re going to love it. What’s your favorite band ever?” He asked.
“You.” I smiled. It’s true Of Mice & Men is my favorite band of all time. He smiled and let out a small laugh.
“No, other than us.” He said and I thought.
“Probably Mayday Parade, Pierce the Veil, or All-Time Low I guess.” I said. It’s weird they were all such a contrast to Of Mice & Men. They were all a lot softer than them. He smiled at me. “What?” I asked.
“First thing we do when we get to California-”
“Is sleep for 3 days?” I ask. I’m sure everyone was exhausted from the tour I know I was and I haven’t even been touring that long. Austin laughed and shook his head.
“I mean maybe.” He laughed again. “But, no. The first thing we are going to do when we get to California is go meet Pierce the Veil for you.” He said and my eyes widened.
“Austin, you really don’t have to do that.” I said. I was so happy right at that moment. I almost wondered if they would remember me because of Vic having to write on the upper part of my hip. I doubt they would but I can hope right?
“Of course I don’t have to. I want to. I want to show you everything great about California to take away any of your fears or worries you are having about it. I want it to be the best experience of your life.” He said and smiled looking up at me through his eyelashes. His big brown eyes making me almost want to melt and say ‘aw.’
“I doubt it will be the best experience I ever have.” I said dismissing it. He gave me a questioning look.
“Why?” He asked raising an eyebrow.
“Because I already had the best experience of my life.” I said and he tilted his head to the side as if to tell me to go on. “Finding you was the best experience in my life. Finding your music, going to your shows more times than I can count, meeting you, being able to hang out with you, and now being able to hug you and kiss you whenever I want. Being here with you right now is the best experience I will ever have. You can’t top yourself, Austin, not ever.”
