The Drummer's Heart (Son of Christian "CC" Coma)

➳ Chapter 16 - Drunk Nightmares

[Cayden's POV]

I pulled on a pair of black torn skinnies, grey vans, a BVB tank CC gave me, and a some bracelets and my studded choker, combing my hair a bit before deciding to help the crew while the guys got ready.

I clipped my pass to my jeans and walked out, seeing as they unloaded some chests.

"Hold up, hold up, it's slipping Chris," The merch guy, Jesse, said quickly as he gripped to one side of one as I noticed the wheel fell loose.

I ran over and held the end as Chris started to push easily.

"Okay, there," he said, straightening his back up, then turning to me. "Thanks, kid. You got some muscles on you."

"Thanks. I benched a bit in school," I shrugged.

"You serious? How much?" Jesse asked as we all walked to get another box.

"Most i did was 60 once," I said. "Give or take, but I'm sure that's my limit."

"Damn, and you're still as scrawny as your dad," Chris chuckled.

"Wouldn't surprise me if he's CC's kid. Scrawny yet strong? That's definitely CC," Jesse said.

I laughed a bit, too. "I guess."

"Well, if you're interested, Jake and our security guard, Yanni, has a fitness program. You can ask them about it," Jesse said.

"Hmm... I'll think about it," I said.

"Awesome. Now, how about help us unload the rest of the stuff in the trailer and we can hang out for a bit?" Jesse said, patting my back.

I shrugged. "Sure. I'll fix any cases if you want."

"Nah, don't worry about it, I'll fix 'em tomorrow morning," Chris said, patting my back. "Let's get this stuff out."

[CC's POV]

After some soundcheck, we got a break and I decided to check on Cayden.

I went to the merch tent as everyone laughed and either sat around drinking or organizing the merch tent, Cayden had finished stacking some CD's.

"Hey kid, come on over here," Our security guard, Yanni, laughed as everyone sat down and Jesse handed a bottle of Jack to Cayden.

"Go. Grow some hairs on your chest," Yanni said as Cayden  shrugged and took a sip but Chris tipped the bottle back a little more, and I stepped in.

"Hey hey hey, guy, he's just a kid," I said, getting the bottle as Cayden laughed a tiny bit, coughing once.

"Just one drink, Ceeses. No harm done," Chris said.

That's when Cayden let out a really loud belch before patting his chest.

"Ohh, damn," Jesse said, patting his back. "Sounded like it hurt."

"Yeah," Cayden laughed a bit before groaning. "I guess I'm not much for Jack. Rather just stick with the occasional beer now."

"Okay, Ash, get him to the bus to lie down for a bit," I said.

Ash nodded. "Just relax, CC. He's a teen, and we all had snuck our first taste of alcohol at one point," Ashley laughed as he helped Cayden up, patting his back.

I sighed. "I just worry, dude. I'm new at this."

"Its alright. Look, we'll talk later. He's going to regret the Jack tomorrow," Ash said, escorting Cayden back.

"Hey, sorry, CC," Chris said. "We just befriended the kid and all too a liking to him."

"Nah, its alright. Just, don't slip him anymore beer or anything until he's older," I said.

"Yeah, no problem. Hey, I already made a note to get him in a GetMean regiment. He can start once tour ends if he wants," Yanni said.

"Yeah, that's no problem. Thanks, and sorry for freaking about it."

They all just shrugged it off as I was called back to soundcheck.

***

"Man, that show was crazy," Jake said.

"Still liked how that girl flashed her tits for us," Ash laughed.

"Of course you did," Jinxx snapped, rolling his eyes as we laughed, and I went to check on Cayden.

He laid in his bunk, snoring loudly.

Damn. You only get five chugs of Jack to get hammered. Poor kid is going to be feeling shitty tomorrow.

He groaned in his sleep before turning over.

"M-Mom....." he mumbled. I looked over, now focused.

"M-Mom.... M... Momma.... W.... Wake up," he whimpered as he curled into a ball.

"Hey, hey Cayden," I said, shaking him. "Wake up, buddy."

He started to twist and turn a bit. "M...Mom... Mom, please," he said, then screamed. "MOM PLEASE!!! PLEASE D-DON'T...! AAAAAHH!!!!"

"CAYDEN!!" I shouted, shaking him hard.

He yelled as his eyes shot open, tears flooding down his cheeks as I pulled him to ground as he started to hyperventilate.

"Cayden, Cayden, look at me, just relax, its me, its your dad," I said.

He let out strangled cries as I pulled him into my arms and he sobbed into my arm and his back facing me, trying to control his breathing and I held him.

"S-Sh-Sh-She wouldn't w-wake up," he sobbed.

"It was just a bad dream, Cayden, its okay," I said as he started to calm down.

"I-I should h-have stayed," he wailed, burying his head between his knees as he cried.

"Cayden, this isn't your fault. It just happened," I said as he cried.

The guys had walked in to see what happened and just stood there looking worried.

"Come on, Cayden. You're drunk, and you need to sleep off the alcohol you drank."

I helped him up, and he swayed a but before leaning on me, crying softly as I lead him to the back room to sleep in.

I laid him down on the bed and tucked him in.

But before I can turn, he gripped me hand. I turned and daw him look at him with hazy eyes.

"Please don't leave me by myself," he whimpered.

I loked at him, feeling bad, before I sighed and nodded. "Alright, let me get a pillow and changed into my pajamas."

He gulped and nodded.

I went out and got my pillow after putting on a Slayer tshirt and some plaid pj pants.

That's when Jinxx and Andy walked in.

"Is he okay?" Andy asked.

"Yeah, just... Just had a bad dream, and the Jack had started to kick in a biy more so I'm gonna stay with him tonight.

They nodded and started getting ready for bed before walking back in to see Cayden sniffling as he held a pillow.

I sighed and toss my pillow next to his and lay down, hugging him as he cried.

"I'm not leaving you, Cayden. Ever," I said.

He only sniffled a bit more before saying, "I miss her..."

I nodded. "I know... I miss her, too."

It didn't take long for bothe of us to be asleep.