Fresh Start, New Beginnings

Chapter 29

Abigail loved watching Ryan and the rest of the band perform, they came alive on stage. They were half way through a cover of White Stripes-Seven Nation Army Abigail and a few of the vip pass winners were all jumping up and down. Ryan flashed Abigail a smile as he approached her "I'm bringing sexy back, these motherfuckers don't know how to act" he started the first line of Justin Timberlake-Sexyback, as he got closer to Abigail he winked at her and turned to walk the opposite way.

Abigail shook her head and smiled, she took off her black leather jacket and handed it to Leroy, leaving her in a white chiffon vest top, dark skinny ripped denim jeans and a pair of Louboutin ankle boots. Her hair was hanging in loose curls down her back and around her shoulders.

As Abigail was dancing she was surprised to feel someone tug her hair from behind, she turned quickly and was even more surprised "I thought it was you" the man standing in front of her smiled.

"Oh my god, AJ" Abigail squealed excitedly as she wrapped her arms around him "Its great to see you, what are you doing here?" AJ returned her hug.

"Just spending a few days away with Rochelle before we go on tour, a second honeymoon kinda thing" AJ grinned boyishly.

"Where is Rochelle?" Abigail looked around for her, she spotted her approaching "Hey honey how are you?" Abigail hugged Rochelle.

"Hey baby cakes, AJ said he thought it was you" Rochelle gushed excitedly "You look amazing Ab's, all glowing and healthy and happy, you look really happy" she continued as she glanced towards the stage, she noticed Ryan was glancing over "He has hardly taken his eyes off you all night"

Abigail smiled as she looked behind her and saw Ryan looking at her, he flashed her a quick smile before looking back out into the audience "I still can't believe you guys are here" Abigail was just as excited to see them "And look at you Shell, your bump has grown so much in the last few months"

"Yeah she is starting to take two seats on a plane now" AJ teased as he put his hand on Rochelle's swollen stomach.

"You cheeky..." Rochelle hit his chest playfully "So how's our little princess?"

"Oh Freya's great" Abigail replied "She is staying with Nick until you guys start the tour" Abigail looked at AJ "Did you know he was marrying Olivia?"

"What? No way!" AJ exclaimed in horror "What the hell is wrong with him, Abs you need to talk to him baby. His head is completely messed up"

"It's his life, I can hardly tell him who to marry can I?" Abigail would love to talk some sense into him but she knew how Nick would react if she did "Hey listen I have moved back to LA, so we will have to arrange something when you have some free time"

"Yeah that would be great" Rochelle beamed "Maybe you could introduce us" she pointed at Ryan.

"You a fan?" Abigail wondered.

"Oh god absolutely, I love them" Rochelle noticed Ryan was glancing at Abigail again, he looked a little confused "That's one of the reasons we came here tonight that and AJ had a sneaky suspicion you would be here, not that we're stalking you or anything"

"Oh no of course not" Abigail looked at AJ who had a sheepish look on his face.

"Ok I have missed you" AJ admitted "We don't get to talk nearly as much as I'd like"

"You see this" Abigail took her phone out of her jeans pocket and held it in front of AJ "It's called a cell phone, a clever little invention that allows you to talk to anyone you like wherever they are" AJ laughed at Abigail's sarcasm.

"Oh so that's what it's for, I never knew" he replied with a smile "OK I get it, I will call you when I want to speak to you"

Abigail nodded, she heard Ryan thank everyone for coming and knew he would be off stage in a few minutes "Hey listen we'll go and leave you to it" Rochelle smiled.

"I thought you wanted to meet them?" Abigail looked over at Ryan, he was now walking towards her.

"What now?" Rochelle gasped as she fixed her clothes.

"Hey babe" Ryan wrapped an arm and round Abigail and kissed her temple, he looked curiously at AJ and Rochelle.

"Hi" Abigail hugged Ryan gently "Ryan you already know AJ"

"Yeah" Ryan shook AJ'S hand "How's it going, man?"

"Great thanks yeah" AJ replied.

"This is his wife Rochelle" Abigail smiled "She is a big fan apparently" Rochelle glared at Abigail, who was smirking.

"Nice to meet you Rochelle" Ryan shook Rochelle's hand gently "Did you enjoy the show?"

"Yes it was amazing" Rochelle seemed a little star struck "You are very talented"

"Thank you" Ryan smiled humbly "Hey listen I am just going to get changed, then we can go for a drink or some food if you want" Ryan said as he turned to Abigail "Are you joining us?" He added as he looked towards Rochelle and AJ.

"Yeah sure" AJ replied quickly "That's if you want to baby" he turned to his wife.

"Are you kidding?" Rochelle exclaimed, Abigail got the feeling she hadn't meant to say this out loud. Both her and Ryan smiled at eachother.

"Cool well I'll see you in a few" Ryan walked back stage leaving Abigail with AJ and Rochelle.

"He's lovely" Rochelle was in awe "And seriously hot"

"Oh well that's nice" AJ pretended to be wounded.

"I was just saying from a female point of view that he is very handsome and Abi is very lucky" Rochelle stroked AJ'S arm mockingly.

"Oh well I can live with that then" AJ and Abigail laughed "So how long have you guys been...?"

"Not long, a couple weeks" Abigail had always felt comfortable talking to AJ, he had always been like a big brother to her "It's still very new"

"Yeah but obviously he's good for you" Rochelle interrupted "You seem so content"

"Yeah, he isn't in the limelight all of the time which is great" Abigail laughed "And it doesn't seem to phase him that I am"

"I hope it works out for you baby girl" AJ wrapped an arm around Abigail "You deserve it"