Crash and Burn (#Wattys2015)

04

JACEY

"When are we going to set up the tent?" I asked Oli after hopping onto his back. He enjoyed giving me piggy back rides.

Ok, I enjoyed the piggy back rides.

"Oh, you actually want to help this time?" He asked before the boys giggled.

"You woke me up, so I kind of have no choice." I said thinking about how I fell out of the bunk this morning. "But we need to set up next to Serena's table."

"You mean so you can see Austin?" Matt added as we made it to the main stage, seeing the YouTubers walking away from the concessions. Damon was giving Bryan a piggy back ride as well. We all waved at eachother and laughed.

"Shuddup, Matt."

"Why don't you just tell Austin already?" Jordan asked causing me to look over to him.

"Because if he doesn't like me in that way, it'll be the end of our friendship. And I don't wanna lose him because I have feelings for him."

"Want me to ask him?" Oli asked turning around back to where the tents are.

"Eh, I don't think so. Let's just go set up the tent." I was wanting to have a little girl talk with Serena, but she was at breakfast. So it would have to wait, sadly. She has an "undying love" for Oli. It's s'cute.

**

"Alright, alright." I said to the two kids getting into an argument over which one would get the last Beanie. "Who was here first?" I asked.

"I was!" The red head stated.

"No, I was!" The blue head stated.

"Either you two decide, or neither of you get it." I told them to move aside so I could get the best customer. Bring Me The Horizon's tent was really busy, as Of Mice And Men's was a little lowkey since they were performing right now.

The red head and the blue head decided to get something else, which I was glad for, so they don't kill eachother before the end of today.

After all the busy mess, I finally had a chance to talk to Serena. "So, Serena." I said sitting down in my chair.

"So, Jacey." She said walking towards me a little.

"How have you been?" I asked leaning back.

"I've been good, living with those boys are hell though."

"Tell me about it! I miss Lathan." I said running a hand through my head.

"Yeah, you always told me you were close with him. I have yet to meet him though!"

"He's very cool- trust me, when you meet him you'll see what I mean." She giggled to that reference when Austin started walking towards the stands wiping the sweat off of his face.

"Serena," he started out. "Have you seen my,-" he stopped and made eye contact with me. I immediately looked down. "Jacey!" He said walking towards the tent. "I didn't get a chance to talk to you this morning."

"Yea, haha. You were kinda busy." Serena winked and went to the customer that walked up, not noticing Austin was right there.

"Yeah. Come here, though!" He put his arm out towards me, causing me to get up to walk over to him. He pulled me in for a big bear hug, lifting me off the ground.

"Eww, Austin! You're sweaty!" I said when he put me down. "Gross." I stuck my tongue out, "Blegh." He giggled as we continued to talk, before a bunch of fans came up to take pictures and get autographs.

"Um, excuse me?" A teenager asked, causing me to walk over to her with a big smile.

"How can I help you?"

"Um, may I get a picture with you?" She asked with a hoping smile. I nodded.

"Of course." I replied. Perks of being a Merch girl is that the fans want to take pictures with you, and give you great tips.

"Can you tell Oli that he has saved my life, and that I thank him so much for me."

"Why don't you tell him yourself? The signing is after the show."

"Doesn't it cost money?" She asked. Her brown hair started to fall in her eyes, which made me giggle.

"Only 10 dollars."

"Yeah, I didn't bring money with me.."
I looked the girl up and down, seeing so many self harm scars on her body- even her neck. I felt bad for the girl.

"You know what? Come anyways. The security will be dicks, but I'll tell them you're with me. I'll get you in the front of the line as well."

"Oh my god, no I wouldn't want you to get in trouble-" I cut her off.

"No, Oli would understand and he would do the same. I'll see you in an hour or so- what's your name?"

"Elizabeth."

"Well, Elizabeth, I will see you at 6:30."

"Thankyou so much." She said pulling me in for a hug. I hugged her back and smiled. It felt right doing that, even though I'm not really supposed to, I'll pay for her wristband. It's nothing big.

"Wow, Jace." Austin said leaning on the tent.

"1- Don't lean on my tent, it could fall and all of my clothes could be gone." He got off the tent quickly. "2-She deserves to meet them. If you actually looked at her, you would do the same."

"True."

The next hour went by quickly, and clothes were selling out quickly. I would have occasional talks with Ssrena when it wasn't busy. But I would never really have time to leave the tent to get food, since our last merch guy who helped me quit without notice.

I was pulled out of my thoughts when I heard 5 different British boys walking up. I sat the table and their chairs up for the signing. Oli ran up to me and gave me a hug when I knew Serena would be flipping her shit right now.

"By the way," I said to the boys. "I payed for a girl named Elizabeth's wristband to meet you, and she should be here soon."

"Well that was sweet." Jordan said sitting down, 'resting his feet'. Soon enough, I saw Elizabeth walking up towards the line for the signing. Some girls got pissed that she got in the front, but she did anyways if yanno what I'm sayin'.*wink wink*.

**

Well, first day of Warped was amazing, loads of fans! Like I already knew that. I just wish that I had somebody else help me with the tent. Preferably a boy, since I don't want any more "girl friends" other than Serena, and possibly Ashley Costello? I hope. I'm going to watch her show at one point this summer.

But, I hope I can see Lathan soon. On this tour at least.

In case your wondering, Lathan is my brother. I see him whenever I see my dad. My step-dad, Daniel, was the one who had the plan to move to England. Lathan was living with us, but he didn't want to move, so he went with my dad instead of going with us.

It's a lot of traveling as well, since my dad is in a band himself. That's also another reason why people want to take pictures with me.

My dad is Jacoby Shaddix. If that doesn't ring a bell, does Papa Roach?

Yeah, that's my dad.

He's cool- amazing even- but nobody can beat Lathan. We're only 2 years apart, and when I turned 5, my mom and dad split up. Which was when she met Daniel.

Blah blah blah, so and so happened, and now here I am. On Warped with my best friends, and my biggest crush of all time.

Freckin' Austin Carlile.

note// I'm losing my mojo at writing. halpppp. -drxpdeadrachel