𝕋𝕙𝕖 𝔼𝕟𝕔𝕠𝕦𝕟𝕥𝕖𝕣// 𝔹𝕚𝕝𝕝𝕚𝕖 𝔼𝕚𝕝𝕚𝕤𝕙 𝔽𝕒𝕟𝔽𝕚𝕔𝕥𝕚𝕠𝕟

chapter 25

me, and everyone in our inner circle who knows about the situation with brandon, is in the green room currently. it's about twenty minutes until me and billie go on stage.

"kai, you should wear a bullet proof vest. wear all black" cody says.

"i think that's a good idea. plus i've honestly always wanted to wear that as an outfit before. i bet the fans will think that i'm wearing it because i got shot at the grammys" i said

"well yeah that's like half the reason that you're going to wear it. but they can't know the other reason." billie says.

"i know" i said. i rub my hands over my face and through my hair. all that's been going on is just too stressful. i don't want anyone to get hurt anymore because of a jealous guy.

"this sucks" marissa said.

"i know." i told her, i walk over to her and give her a hug. "i'm gonna always make sure you're okay. i feel like i'm not protecting you enough" i whispered in her ear, while everyone discusses the plan tonight.

"you always have, and always will. you're the best sibling that i can ask for" she says back.

i let her go and check the time on my phone. i then noticed that i got a voicemail from an unknown number, it must have been from brandon when i didn't answer.

"hey guys, i think i got a voicemail from brandon" i say to everyone. i open up my phone and go to the voicemail. everyone surrounds me, and billie wraps her arm around my waist.

i press play on the voicemail.

"you know kai, this can go a lot easier if you can just do as i say. nobody else has to get hurt. i actually didn't mean for that explosion to injure billies family, it was just meant for you and that stupid bodyguard of yours. i know you're probably showing everyone this voicemail so everyone can listen, cause you're a dumbass like that. but i don't want to see you on that stage tonight. do you hear me? you don't fucking deserve the attention that you get. if you don't follow the rules, say goodbye to your sister."

i stared at my phone, as it's shaking in my hand due to me about to break it. we all listen as brandon continues to make threats towards the people that i care about. once the voicemail finished, i took off and went to the dressing room.

i can't handle this. this is all because he just wants his fucking ex girlfriend back. he would seriously go through thick and thin to get her back.

i sit down on a chair in the room and try to breathe, it feels like my throat is clogged up and i can't get any air. my vision starts to go blurry until i see a figure appear. i feel hands on my face and someone telling me, "focus on your breathing baby"

billie.

i slowly start taking deep breaths, getting my composure back. she rubs her thumbs on my face, making me feel calm and safe.

i take one final deep breath, and say, "i don't want you guys hurt because of me in your lives."

"nobody's gonna hurt us anymore. we're protected. don't think any of this is your fault" she says.

"billie, he's gonna keep fucking doing this until i'm gone!" i shouted, instantly feeling regret for shouting at her. i got up and starting walking towards my outfit.

"kai, look at me," she says from behind me, grabbing my hand. "we're gonna stop him. alright? he's not gonna get away with this." she says.

i look at her, coming up with an idea that i'm going to hate. "you know what we should probably do?" i tell her.

she lets a few seconds pass by before she replies, "i don't think i'm gonna like it"

"i don't like it at all, but i think we should make people believe we are on our own paths, and not be seen in public together. we can do all of this starting tonight, i'll perform after you do. we can still be together, just not show the public it. because i think that brandon will think that we're broken up. and once he comes for you, i'll be there. we'll catch him off guard." i offer.

"oooo so a veeeery private relationship. i like the idea of it, as much as it sucks." she says.

"yes, we'll talk more about it tonight on the phone. you're performing soon, go. i love you, okay? let everyone know what's going on" i tell her, then giving her a kiss.

"i love you kai, i know finneas and my mom and dad are probably going to like the idea, they're gonna miss seeing you though." she says, holding my face.

"hey, we'll see eachother when we can. tell you're family i love them. they're the best" i tell her.

"yes sir." she says, giving me another kiss but more passionately.

billie then walks out of the room and i change into my outfit. it almost looks like the weeknd's outfit, but it's different. i strap on my vest and hear a knock on the door.

"come in" i say

the door opens and maggie comes in, with tears coming down her eyes.

"oh maggie, don't cry please." i say as i'm walking towards her.

she meets up with me and gives me a tight hug. i give her one back and i instantly started to cry.

when she lets me go, she says, "you know, i really appreciate everything that you do for billie and us. we all love you very much." she says.

"i love you guys too, i'm guessing billie told you about the plan?" i ask her.

"yes she did, and i support it. as much as i would like you guys together a lot, i think it's for the best.hopefully we get to see eachother still. i know billie wants to." she says.

"i'm gonna try to see you guys as much as i can. just the public can't know. i bet brandon is getting his information from the media, and i think he's stalking a bit. so we all have to be careful" i tell her.

"i get it. well kai, i hope the performance goes okay. we'll stay in touch." she tells me, before giving me another hug.

"of course we will"

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