Heaven Above (A Tony Perry Fanfic)

Chapter One

"So you're coming tonight right?" Katy chirped into the phone.

I sighed, "Do I have to? I mean I rea-"

I was cut of by an whining Katy, "But you said you'd come with me."

"I know but I'm really not in the mood to see some random band."

"Oh no, you did not!" Katy sounded offended, "Pierce The Veil is not some random band!" 

"Sorry, sorry," I said quickly, "But you should just take someone else. Someone who will have more fun at the show than I will. Someone you will have more fun with."

"Tori", She paused, "You're my best friend. I'm not going to have more fun with anyone else, plus you promised."

Dammit! She had me, she knew that I would never go back on a promise.

"Ok. Fine. I'll go. You'll pick me up at seven?"

"YES YES YES! I LOVE YOU TORI!" She cried into the phone.

I hung up before she could start the screaming.

Glancing over at the clock on the wall I sighed. Standing in a sweaty press of dancing bodies, listening to a band I had really not heard much of wasn't how I had wanted to spend my Friday night. But I had never gone back on a promise and I didn’t intend to break my track record now.

I lumbered up the stairs and pulled on some shorts and a tee-shirt. Checking my hair and makeup in the mirror next to my bed, I sighed. It would do. Suddenly a car horn echoed in front of my house. Shoving my phone and some cash into my pocket I walked out the front door locking it behind me.

Katy sat in the drivers seat of the car, grinning at me as I slid into the passenger seat. She looked great, I had to admit that much, practically glowing with excitement. She chatted to me the whole way to the venue, the mindless Katy babble that just seemed to pour from her lips when she was excited about something. A nod and murmured agreement here and there seemed to conceal my dismay about having to go out tonight well enough.

Pulling into a park, Katy dragged me from the car and into the venue, still chattering away. We got through the line quickly and into the actual arena. People were everywhere, pressing against each other the arena was already hot and stuffy. Suddenly a cheer rang through the crowd and I looked up, the band had appeared on stage. Looking around to see Katy's reaction I realised she had disappeared. Crap! She had left me standing alone in a bunch of sweaty, screaming fangirls. 

I watched the band and had to admit that Pierce the Veil was good, better than I had expected, that's for sure. The singer could sing and the guitarist's and drummer were tight. I stood and watched their set, feeling the beat in my chest.

Suddenly I felt as though I was going to feint, I needed some air. The whole room seemed to spin and I felt myself grabbing at someone to steady me. It took all my energy to focus for a moment and spy a small door by the stage. Pushing my way through the dancing, sweaty bodies I finally grasped the doorknob and turned.

I pushed through the door and into the cool night air. Breathing in some fresh air, I leaned against the wall next to the door and took some deep breaths. I felt almost instantly better, it was quiet and cool out here. Little did I notice the door open again and a figure walk out. Suddenly a boy was standing in front of me. I gasped and pressed a hand to my chest.

"Oh, ah, I didn't mean to scare you", He said quietly, "Sorry about that."

"That's ok", I said, a little breathlessly.

I took a good look at the boy, he seemed somehow slightly familiar. He was tall with longish hair, covered with a flat peaked snapback. He had a cute face, with hesitant dark eyes and full rose coloured lips. He had multiple piercings and his earlobes were stretched wide. He wore skinny jeans and a tank top, exposing his arms, neck and chest which were covered in coloured ink.

"You come out here to get some air too?" I asked, an attempt to break the slightly awkward silence.

I could feel his eyes sweeping me and I stood up a little straighter.

"No, actually. I came out here to see you", His voice was quiet and his eyes were hesitant.

I felt my jaw drop slightly, in a surprised 'o'. Before closing it and narrowing my eyes at him in a don't-you-lie-to-me expression.

"Really?" I asked, sceptically.

He nodded, his voice still quiet, "Yeah, you didn't look like you were having that much fun in there and I wanted to see why."

I shrugged, "I'm not really in a partying mood. I'm actually here with my friend but she kind of ditched me in there", I jerked my hand at the door, "And I got tired of standing alone like a creep."

The boy laughed at that, his smile was very cute, "Do you even like Pierce The Veil?"

I shrugged again, "I haven't really listened to them all that much, but from what I heard just now they're good."

This made the boy smile even more, "I like our music."

"Our? You say it like you're in the band."

"I am."

This made my eyes narrow in disbelief, suddenly I noticed the small speaker in one of his ears and the backstage pass hanging off of his pants.

"Seriously?"

He nodded, he suddenly seemed shy again, "Yeah."

"What do you play?" I asked quickly, I was testing him now, seeing if he was lying although I knew he wasn't.

That's why he looked so familiar, he had been up on stage all night.

"Guitar", He shot back equally as fast.

"So, do you come out here to personally talk to all the girls?" I asked, confused as to why he had followed me outside when he was supposed to be inside doing band-like things.

"Just the pretty ones", He said shyly, looking at me through dark lashes.

I stared at him in shock, what was going on? Was he flirting with me? At a loss for what to say I leaned back against the wall and ran a hand through my hair.

"So, guitarist from Pierce The Veil, do you have a name?"

"Tony. Tony Perry", he said reaching up to itch the back of his head.

"Shouldn't you be in there then, Tony Perry?" I asked, pointing to the door.

"Shows over. Has been for like twenty minutes", He shrugged, "What about you? Where's your friend?"

At this a sarcastic laugh slipped from my lips, "I wish I knew. Probably hooking up with some guy she just met, whilst I stand out here because she's my ride home."

At this Tony smiled, "You need a ride home?"

"Oh no. I...don't...she shouldn't be too much longer", I said quietly.
"Come on. My car's over there", he pointed to a path leading behind the venue.

"I couldn't", I said, "I mean-"

Tony cut me off, "I promise I'm not a creep. Scouts honour", he placed a hand over his heart as he spoke, "I sware on my life."

I laughed as he looked up at the night sky, pledging his honour.

"...And if I try any funny business I give the pretty girl all rights to exit the car."

I sighed sarcastically, "Ok, ok. You can give me a ride home. Let me just txt my friend."

He nodded and I pulled my phone from my pocket. Sending Katy a quick text:

I can't find you but it's cool I'm getting a ride home with a guy I met

Txt me when you get home

Talk in the morning

Xoxo Tori

Shoving my phone into my pocket I looked up at Tony, "Lead the way."