My Patient...Or Maybe More Than That (Joey Jordison x Reader)

13. The News

TW: This chapter contains talk of sexual assault. Please read at your discretion. Stay safe loves <3

Y/N's POV

I woke up to hearing the news from friends that Slipknot had cancelled their two upcoming shows with the possibility of the entire California shows being cancelled. I was panicked. Had something happened? Was Joey okay? I felt bad enough leaving that night but I just couldn't take it. His friend's snide remarks and Corey bringing up a 3 week bender Joey had gone on once. I couldn't date a drug addict, I had the potential of losing my medical license. I found the note Joey gave me in my purse. Reading the note again brought comfort and pain to my heart. I pushed in the numbers, dialing the number. I heard the phone ring and ring trying to prepare myself for no answer when I heard his voice. His sweet and soft voice that melted through the phone.

"Y/N?" He asked.

"Hey Joey, I'm sorry I haven't reached out but I heard the news of you guys cancelling a couple shows" I explained nervousness rushing over me, "Is everything okay?"

"Can you just come over? I need to see you Y/N" He pleaded with me. My heart told me to run to my car while my brain was hesitant about saying yes.

"I'm coming over just promise me you're somewhat okay Joey" I demanded.

"I'm not injured or anything Y/N, just a lot has gone on that I'm still trying to process" He replied with sadness filling his voice.

As I grabbed my keys I spoke, "I'll see you in just a bit Joey." I raced to my car, ramming the keys into the ignition. I drove just at the speed limit trying to go as fast as I could. I finally made it, knowing exactly where his room was. I opened the door to see Joey looking down at the ground. He lifted his head up to see me. He rushed over to me trying to plant a kiss on my lips. I pushed him away having a mix of emotions about the past couple days.

"I need you to tell me what happened Joey. You have me worried sick over here" I exclaimed.

"Look, I know you've probably heard the name Scarlet a couple times from Corey" He replied seeming scared to share his feelings with me, "She was this girl I had been seeing on and off for around 3 weeks back in Iowa" He explained, "Everything between us was just fine until I walked into Corey's room to see her and him watching a video. I found it weird she was with Corey especially watching something together. I looked to the TV to see this low quality tape of me. I looked to be passed out when I knew when it was recorded. It was the day after we finished the album, we all got extremely drunk to celebrate and I must've blacked out. She started to get on top of me and things escalated from there. Corey was the cameraman I guess you could call it." "I felt horrible seeing me in that state. It wasn't even that she did that to me but she recorded it with the help of Corey, my best friend" He added.

I began to see tears form in his eyes. "I'm so sorry Joey" I softly said as I pulled him into my arms. "Is that why you went on the bender?" I asked.

"Yes it wasn't any drugs just me binge drinking from the moment I woke up from the moment I fell asleep" He answered.

"I'm sorry I left Joey, I felt conflicted after you left me outside and I heard the other guys talk to you. I was nervous you dabbled into drugs. I'm a registered nurse, I could potentially lose my medical license if I had contact with you" I explained.

"I've never been into drugs. Sure I'll smoke a blunt with Paul or Sid every now and then but never went further than that. My fix was alcohol" He answered.

I placed a kiss on his forehead as I inquired more, "So how does this have to do with why you cancelled shows?" He began to tell me about the fight with Corey and Jim, how he called Jim the f-slur and I felt horrible for all of these guys. I never knew so much bad blood could be in a group that seemingly were best friends.

"I've made amends with Jim and Corey, it's just they haven't talked yet" Joey went on. I tucked his hair back placing my hand on his cheek. I leaned in closer for a kiss. He softly kissed me back, turning the kiss more passionate as our heads start to move exactly in rhythm. I felt his tongue waiting to be invited into mine, gladly accepting the offer as we exchanged our saliva. I softly pushed him down on the bed letting my body slump onto his while still maintaining the kiss. He slowly broke the kiss as a smile appeared on his face. "I've missed you Y/N" He said gently, "Like really missed you."

"I've missed you too Joey, I just run away from issues instead of attacking it" I sighed.

"It's okay Y/N, I drink my problems away I can't judge you" He replied. "I just want to lay with you Y/N. Feel your warmth" He smiled. I shifted more up, now laying on top of him. I rested my head on his chest. He moved the hair out of my face, gently kissing my forehead as he turned on the radio to a low volume. He wrapped his arm around me as he closed his eyes. I also started to close my eyes, trying to not make it creepy as I was watching him fall asleep.