Burned at Both Ends

4. I've Fallen In Love

7:45am.
Pennsylvania

~~

My wrist finally healed and I was able to perform with the band in Pennsylvania.
Get Scared was still one of the main bands at Warped Tour so they were there too. But at least KUZA was there as well.

Get Scared was performing and I was sitting side-stage with Ryan, Chris, and Kuza.

"Wait, so, what did TJ do again? Like, why is he out of the band?" Kuza asked.

"Well," Chris looked at me. "He was just acting like an ass to Ricky and Angelo. Plus he kept missing practice." Chris explained.

Kuza nodded. "Seems like him."

Ryan was holding back laughter.

"But, we're touring with Get Scared next month." I said.

"Who's idea was that?" Kuza asked.

I looked back and glared at Devin.

"Get Scared was one of Devin's favorite bands. Until he found out TJ was in it, at least." Ryan said. "So he suggested we tour with them. Chris, not wanting to say no..." He gave Chris a look. "Agreed."

Kuza gave Chris the same look a disappointed parent would give their kid.

"He was new to the band! Plus it's only a few weeks." Chris said.

"I'm still mad at you." I said.

"So, Kuza," Ryan said, changing the subject. "I know this is your first year of Warped Tour. You excited?"

"And fucking nervous," He laughed a bit.

"You get past that," I said. "Trust me."

"Yeah, take it from Ricky." Chris said.

"My first year here, I nearly had a panic attack. I was constantly considering what could go wrong instead of what good things that could happen." I explained. "But Warped is fun, especially if you know some good and/or friendly bands to hang around. Take-" I looked around. "Asking Alexandria for example."

"I like their music." Kuza said. "Do you know them? Like, are you guys friends with them?"

"We toured with Black Veil Brides a few months back, and after tour they introduced us to Danny and Ben." I said. "Then Cameron, James, and Sam."

"I doubt they'd even know who I am," Kuza said.

"Actually," Chris smiled proudly. "I got them to check out your music."

"Chris," Kuza said excitedly. "I swear to God, if you're fucking messing with me..."

"I'm not," Chris chuckled, standing up. "Follow me."

Kuza stood and followed Chris, I looked over and saw him talking to Ben and Cameron.
Kuza looked back at me and Ryan, smiling.

I looked at Ryan. "It's going to be a good day, yeah?"

"Yeah." Ryan smiled.

~~

9:00am.

Ryan and I were still sitting side-stage when Get Scared finished their set and walked past.
I looked up and TJ gave me the most pissed off look, it scared me.

Ryan could tell I looked a bit startled.

"Rick?" He asked, nudging my shoulder.

"Yeah? I'm- I'm fine. Cool." I stammered.

"If you say so."

~~

12:30am.

After our set, we all decided to go back to the bus and watch Lost Boys.
Half-way through the movie, there was a knock on the door. Devin answered.