Yes

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I took a deep breath and blinked. Standing up I slowly I put my guitar in its case and looked to the guys watching me with mixed emotion. Kellin Quinn, Vic Fuentes, Mike Fuentes, Justin Hills, Tony Perry, Alex Gaskarth, Jack Barakat, and Rian Dawson stood in front of me. I waved shyly. "Thanks." I muttered. Alex cleared his throat a little. "How did you learn to play like that?" He asked and I just smiled a little. "Taught myself when I was twelve." He smiled as if he didn't expect me to reply.

Jack was the next to speak following his best friends lead. "You are better than me! Your voice is amazing too." He exclaimed with a hyper smile. "I somehow doubt that." I said my voice still wavering slightly with nerves. Wow, I don't really think I'm that good he's probably just being nice.

I held out my hand to him. "My name is Wren." He smiled and shook it glancing at my shirt. "Well I'm Jack." I smiled and nodded letting him know I'm a fan. He and Alex beamed at each other. "So do you know the rest of the guys or should we introduce you?" I shook my head at Alex's question and waved shyly at everyone else. I noticed Kellin and Vic seemed deep in conversation. I decided not to question. I mean I'm just a scrawny teenager living on the streets and I probably smell like coffee. I jumped from my thoughts and flinched a little as Jack slung his arm over my shoulders. "Would you like to come to dinner with us?" I noticed Alex sending me an apologetic look but I just waved him off. I started deny. "Please, we will pay." Jack begged giving me a puppy face as I looked up at him. My stomach growled and he smiled. "I'll take that as a yes." I bit my lip nervously.

"Are you sure you don't mind?" I asked for the millionth time as the guys basically dragged me along with them to Denny's. "Quit asking we want to get to know you!" Alex said. I bit my lip and looked at the group. Everyone smiled kindly at me. After shaking hands and exchanging complements the guys had finally decided to continue on to dinner with me as their hostage. Vic and Kellin stopped talking long enough to say hello but are now leading the group still deep in conversation. I felt a wave of pain from my stomach and the fact I haven't eaten more than a muffin in about four days doesn't exactly help. I shifted my weight a little as I walked , my guitar suddenly seeming heavy. I felt a hand wrap around mine and take it from me. Tony smiled down at me. I gave him a grateful look just as we entered Denny's. The hostess looked over our group with a smile and frowned when her eyes me mine. My eyes widened as I recognized her as one of the girls that poured coffee on me. She led us to a large table , sending me glares the whole way. I casually sat between Tony and Mike. Jack sat across from me between Alex and Rian.

We ordered and we're making small talk when someone finally started asking questions. "So Wren, where are you from?" Justin asked. I put my hands in my lap. "California." I stated lamely they all looked at me shocked. "How did you get here?" Alex asked joining the conversation. I fidgeted before just deciding with the truth. "My sister brought me." I answered truthfully. "So why are you alone, if you don't mind me asking, why were sitting on the curve by yourself. I smiled sadly. "My sister died in a car accident almost a year ago. I don't really have anyone else." I stated trying to ignore their looks knowing that if they connected the dots they would think I'm disgusting and just a waste. I tensed a little when I felt a hand grasp my right one from in my lap and pull it slightly I looked at Tony and he smiled sadly. "It's alright you have us." He stated and I heard noises of agreement from everyone. I must be dreaming. Me a homeless fifteen year old having dinner with rock stars who are now claiming to be there for me. I smiled and was cut off as our food arrived and we all ate.

True to their word Alex and Jack paid for my food actually they had a play fight over whose my favorite and gets to pay. I just shook my head and reached for my bag only for an arm to stop me by grabbing it. I followed the tan arm up to meet Vic's eyes. I hadn't really talked to him much so I was shocked. My guitar was once again taken from me but, this time by Kellin. I once again blinked in shock. "Hey, guys me and Vic wanna take Wren somewhere so see you guys later?" Kellin said breaking up the small conversation amongst the group. Everyone nodded as we exited Denny's. I just blinked but, decided to go with it. The night air stung and stirred my long hair slightly as we stepped outside. I didn't have time to register how cold it is before I was wrapped in two sets of arms. I flinched but, hugged Alex and Jack back as they pulled away they leaned down to kiss both my cheeks before joining the group heading towards the venue. Jack winked at me as I turned to face Kellin and Vic.

"So where are we going?" I asked as I followed the two singers down the side walk. I was surprised as they pulled me into the grassy area I performed in earlier. "We need to talk." Kellin stated. I shrugged plopping down in the grass and wrapped my arms around my knees shivering in the the extremely cold weather. Vic sat down next to me and removed his jacket exposing his long sleeve shirt and wrapped it around me. I flinched at his touch but, snuggled into it a little. I watched them cautiously as Kellin joined us on the ground. I mentally prepared to be yelled at but, snapped out of it when I realized these guys aren't like the people who used to yell at me every time I did talked. "Wren we know it's none of our business but, we wanted to know if it's true. Are you homeless? You don't have to tell us but, we need to know if you are." Kellin stated looking into my eyes. I exhaled and nodded. I felt Vic tense beside me. "It's too cold out here. Even with my jacket you will probably get hypothermia sleeping outside tonight. It's only gonna get colder from here. How are you going to survive?" I looked down as he voiced all of my fears for the future. "I don't know." I stated lamely. "We know we don't really know you that well, we are hoping that will change, but we were wondering if maybe you would consider staying with one of us?" My head snapped in Kellins direction. " I couldn't burden you like that." I argued. He half smiled. "Everyone loves you so far. Even Tony talked to you and he's the shy one! We would love it if you stayed and when this tour ends in a few months we have a break for the holidays and then Pierce the veil and sleeping with sirens are touring alone and we kinda want you to open for us." I paused my mind racing. So this is what they've been talking about all day. I remembered Jacks puppy face and his and Alex fighting to be my favorite and Tony comforting me. I realize I can actually have a family. Maybe it's too good to be true. I surprised all three of us by answering calmly. "Yes."

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