From Knives to Pens

From Knives to Pens - Chapter 2

A/N: I want to thank everyone who's reading, I really do apprecitate it! I know it's a only a few people at the moment but it's given me the courage to put the next chapter on. Comment your thoughts so that I know whether I should carry on or whether I shouldn't bother putting it up anymore. I have written about half of the story so far and I really want to share it with you guys so please tell me your thoughts! I would really appreciate it. I have big plans for this storyline and I'm quite excited about it. :) So comment your thoughts and again if you spot any mistakes please inform me of them. In this next chapter I'm introducing a character that most of you should recognise. ;) It's not the best chapter I have written but I needed to introduce this character and I promise you that the next chapter will make up for it! I hope you enjoy it. Ciara x

Chapter 2 Andy’s P.O.V:

Rain. Whenever we tour in England all it seems to do is rain. Don’t get me wrong I love rain, it inspires lyrics, it’s just it limits you to staying indoors. I wanted to do a bit of sight-seeing today as we rarely see this side of England but I guess the rain has ended those plans.

“ANDY!” I hear my name yelled across the tour bus. Who else could it be but CC? His face appears at my bunk.

“Yes?” I sigh. I wanted some peace and quiet. That’s not going to happen now that CC’s awake. He’s like a whirlwind, causing havoc everywhere he goes. There is a reason he’s named the destroyer.

“BREAKFAST!”  He all but screeches. My ears hurt.

“I’ll be out in a minute.” I say frustrated. CC smiles like the Cheshire cat and jumps down from the bunk. Mine’s at the top because of my gazelle legs. I watch him skip away and laugh to myself. CC never fails to amuse me.

I get up to find the rest of the band with the exception of Jake on the sofa.

“Morning everyone.” I say. They all look tired as hell after two weeks of touring, apart from CC of course. Nothing slows him down. Tonight we have one of our last shows.

“Morning.” They say back. I sink into the sofa between Jinxx and Ashley. I get elbowed in the side by Ash.

“Ow! What was that for?” I turn to face him. He smirks.

“I have no idea. I just felt like jabbing you with my elbow.” Ash winks.

“Yeah right.” I mutter, but let it go. “So where’s Jake?”

Jinxx laughs. “Still in bed, as usual. He has a massive hangover.”

We all laugh remembering Jake last night. He kept drinking and drinking. We were all surprised he could hold that much alcohol. It should have been a world record.

Once our laughs have died down we sit in thoughtful silence for a minute.

“I don’t know if I want to go back to America.” I don’t realise the thought slipped out of my mouth until all my fellow band members (except Jake of course) heads turn my way.

“What?” CC asks after a moment of shocked silence. “Why?”

Great Andy what have you done now? “I just don’t like the way things are back home at the moment.”  I mumble. I haven’t told the guys yet…

“Everything’s fine isn’t it?” Jinxx looks confused and worried. I can’t keep it from them any longer.

“Me and Juliet broke up.” I mumble, head downcast. I hear shocked intakes of breath at my words. Great.

“How did this happen?” Ashley asks confused. I know how he feels.

“She said we were going different ways… That she didn’t feel the same anymore.”  I say not raising my head. I’ve run through her words so many times since she left the house the day before we went on tour. I don’t feel the same Andy…You’ve changed…

I’m shaken from my thoughts by a hand on my shoulder. I lift my head to see Jinxx looking at me with sympathetic eyes.

“Don’t worry about it Andy, she’ll come around.” He says. I give him a sad smile and shake my head.

“I think we’re over for good.” I say sadly. I truly cared for Juliet. I miss her like crazy.

“Damn.” Ashley and CC say at the same time. I smile sadly.

“It’s fine honestly. I’m fine! It’ll take time but I’m good. I have you guys.”  I say and we all give each other small smiles.

“Group hug?” CC asks arms out.

“Why not?” I laugh.

***

After we’ve all had breakfast, Jake makes an appearance.

“Hey guys.” He mumbles, still looking half asleep. We notice what he’s wearing and all burst out laughing. “What?” he asks looking confused which makes us laugh even harder. He really doesn’t realise…

“Jake, what are you wearing?” Jinxx manages to choke out between laughs. I clutch my sides, laughing.

Jake looks at himself and lets out a startled yelp. He’s obviously seen the small piece of red cloth he’s wearing. His face goes bright red. “Ummm…” He mumbles.

“How the hell did you get that?” I ask which makes the guys laugh even harder if that’s possible. CC’s on the floor with tears streaming from his eyes.

“I think their Ella’s…” He mumbles. I have to wipe tears from my eyes at that. Touring is fun.

“You better hope their Ella’s!” CC shouts out. Jake’s face goes redder. Oh god this is killing me!

After the laughter has died down, Jake just stands in the middle of the floor. The rest of us are collapsed on each other, I have no idea how. The last few minutes have been a blur of laughter.

“I’m going to get changed.” Jake sighs, still looking like a zombie. Poor Jake.

Once he’s left the room, I push Ash off me and stretch my arms above my head. “I’m going to rest for a bit… Busy night tonight!” I say and I hear cheers from the guys. They love being onstage as much as me.

I make my way to my bunk and hear Jake retching in the toilet. Lovely. He’s definitely regretting last night. I jump into my bunk and pull out my laptop and check twitter. I have loads of comments from fans excited for tonight. Many bands out there get bored of fans commenting and sending messages, but not me. I love the fact that we have such a huge fan base, that our music is helping people out there. I read every message and I smile. I love our fans.

Tonight’s going to be amazing.