Just for Tonight

17.

"Chloe, wait for me ! " Perttu shouted.
He caught her and forced her to look at him. "But... You're crying!".

Perttu's beautiful face clouded with concern.

"I'm fine, Perttu," she sniffled.

"I thought you were going to see The 69Eyes?"

"I just... I just... I had a talk with Seppo and .... And.... And..." she cried.

Perttu wrapped her in his arms. She buried her face in his chest and sobbed.

" Perttu ! What' s going on here ? Let her go !", a deep voice yelled.

Ville reached them, Migé and the guys on his feet.

" Ville, I didn't do anything", Perttu replied, his arms still around Chloe.
" I understand something happened with Seppo".

"Honey, look at me. What happened ? " Ville asked.

Perttu let her go, but stayed by her side.

" Ville... Sepp'... He is right. So right. I can't be your press agent anymore. I can't go to the US with you. It's your life, not mine. I'm not part of it. And I'm so sorry", she cried.

" Really, Chloe? Did Seppo tell you that you aren't part of my life ?" Ville stated with a voice of restrained anger, jaw clenched.

" You are part of HIM", Migé said.

" You are with us and we all stand for you both", Burton added

" Seppo doesn't think straight anymore", Gas smirked.

" Problems, problems", Linde sighed.

" Thank you Perttu, for taking care of her" Ville said coldly. " But now I'm here for her".

Perttu got the message.

" I hope you all will fix things with your manager", he said and left.

Ville took Chloe in his arms. " This is where you belong" he whispered "No matter what others might think or say".

" Ville, he is right. I'm a burden mostly for him because he now has to do my job... I... I... I distract you from your work.... I make you worried.... I'm a mess" she sobbed against his chest. "And I'm so sorry".

" I need you by my side. Without you this tour would drive me crazy. You are my sanity." Ville softly said as he hold her tight. "As I told you before, you make my world lighter."

" Ville, do you know why Sepp doesn't appreciate her ?", Gas asked.

" We have to talk to him. The five of us", Burton stated.

" He has to apologize ! ", Migé exclaimed.

" What a mess". Linde shocked his head.

" I don't get it", Ville whispered. "Why... How does he dare speak to you like this ? I mean... I know that in the past I messed up a lot of things because I wasn't with the right One. But now ? I thought that the tour was going so well and he would be happy for me because I found you...". Everyone could see how sad Ville was.

" Because I'm... Weak. I'm not cut out for the job. And by extension, he probably thinks I'm not right for you." Chloe replied as she wiped her tears away.

" He didn't appreciate when Jonna was touring with us", Burton reminded them.

" Jonna's moods were history", Gas added.

" Chloe isn't like that !", Linde and Ville exclaimed.

"Honey, can you go and see Jussi and Jyrki ? Hang out with them for a while ? We are having a...discussion with Seppo in the bus. We need to fix things... definitly. I'll pick you up afterwards ", Ville softly asked. She nooded and the five friends accompanied her to the members of The 69Eyes, who had just come off stage . They quickly explained the situation. Jyrki and Jussi promised to look after her.

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" Ville, we stand for you. Whatever you decide to do" Migé assured him.

The conversation between Seppo and the gang was difficult.

" It's really simple, Sepp. If you don't change your mind, there won' t be an US part." Ville said, raising his voice.

" Chloe is in, that's all", Burton nodded.

"Their duet is so successful, you can't skip it from the show", Gas added.

" Kiddos, you all know that Ville can easily get lost in a relationship. Ville, son, you have to focus on the tour. That's what you have to do for the next few months. If Chloe and you are so deep in love, if you are meant to be together, you' ll be. But unfortunatly you've met at the wrong time. I'm sorry to tell you that", Seppo stated.

" You are talking about being apart for months !" Ville exclaimed.

" Six months at least", Seppo nodded. "And right after, maybe end with summer festivals. I 've already received requests for next year", Seppo explained.

"Are you kidding ?", Linde asked.

" I told you that you have to stop adding dates !" Ville yelled. " Don' t rely on me. We'll end the tour at Helldone." Ville groaned.

" You can't , Ville ! Otherwise you'll have to pay fines. And considering the amount in the United States, I know we can't afford them", Seppo stated.

" All right, but she comes with me. Everywhere I go, she goes", Ville asserted.

" Did you ever asked her what she wants deep inside ?" Seppo asked with a smirk. " Kiddo, make sure it's what she wants".

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To his displeasure, Ville found Chloe with the guys from The 69Eyes, but also with Eicca and Perttu. Judging by the beer bottles in front of her, she was visibly drunk and had fallen asleep on Perttu's shoulder, who didn't dare move for fear of waking her up. They all looked like they'd had too many beers.

"Did you fix things ?", Jussi asked with concern.

"Not really", Ville sighed, taking a seat in front of Chloe. " I can't cancel the US tour, fines are too expensive. And Seppo wants me to be focus only on my job. He sees her as someone who is going to ruin me. He doesn't get that I need her in my life. He doesn't get how much I love her"."

" Maybe he is right, Ville", Chloe softly whispered. She opened her eyes and he saw tears at the edge of them.

"Sweet honey, I guess you are too drunk to think straight. Let's get in our bus, my little party girl. Tomorrow morning we'll talk", he said softly. He glared at Perttu who supported his gaze. Ville helped her to get off her seat and led her to their tour bus.

He pressed himself against her in the bunk, stroking her hair gently.

" Sleep, my sweet and so drunk honey" he whispered as he kissed her neck.

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Hi dear reader. Still there ? I'm not fully satisfied with this chapter. I tried to picture a fight between Ville and Seppo, but I don't want to picture Seppo as someone mean to Ville. Seppo's only concern is about Ville, his career but also his well-being.

So, are you team Seppo or team Chloe ?
Tell me in comments !