63 missed calls. 24 messages. 73 text messages. They were all from the same person each one from Rian, why didn't he understand I didn't want to talk to him right now. I loved Jack. I was happy with Jack and he needed to build himself a bridge and get the fuck over it! I don’t know why I was so angry maybe because our timing was always off, or the fact that he told me my boyfriend only wanted me for sex, yeah I think it was the second one. I looked around the airport trying to spot Jack in the mosh of people but I sucked at navigating through crowds. I finally shuffled out of the crowd and there he was holding up a corny sign that read ‘I missed you Av <3’ I immediately ran over to him almost knocking him onto the cold airport floor.
“I missed you too!” I said placing my lips against his wanting it to never end, but it did because PDA sucks!
“It’s been too long since I’ve got to hug you, I’ve missed this,” Jack said pulling me close again I giggled and pecked him on the cheek.
“I’ve missed this to, gosh it’s good to see you,” I exclaimed as we got into a taxi and drove to the band bus. The guys were all crowded in the front talking about last nights show when I climbed in.
“Avery! Its great to see you!” Kellin said after walking over and giving me a hug. “This is Katelynn my wife and Copeland,” he said gesturing to them I smiled and waved shyly.
“Nice to meet you,” I told her as she stood up.
“Don’t be shy give me a hug!” she insisted. My phone started to ring so I excused myself and walked outside debating whether or not to pick up.
“Rian, please don’t.” I said upon answering the phone.
“I broke up with Alicia,” he said quickly.
“I’m sorry,” was all I responded my voice unfeeling as I forced myself not to let it sink in.
“Av, no I’m sorry,” his words sounded like they were coated with pain.
“Please don’t...” I said quietly taking a seat on the cold cement. “I love him Rian, he makes me happy. Why don’t you want me to be happy? I was happy for you...I was always happy for you. I watched you fall in love time after time and accepted her everytime and I let you be happy so please let me be happy...” my words were messy as I spoke to him.
“He doesn't love you...” I quickly cut him off.
“WHO ARE YOU TO SAY THAT?” I yelled, I had never yelled at Rian before. “Because I know he does okay so please Rian just stop...I’m going to hang up now okay, please don’t call me or text me or try and communicate with me in anyway until I make a move first...I need some time.” my voice was calm and tired.
“Avery wait,” Rian pleaded.
“What Rian what else is there to say?” I snapped feeling hot tears fall down my face.
“He doesn’t love you...” I cut him off again.
“You already said that,” I was getting annoyed of this.
“Let me finish please. He doesn't love you like I do,” I was silent for a long time and so was he. I just didn’t know what to say.
“Maybe he loves me more...goodbye Rian.” I didn’t let him respond I just hung up the phone and placed my face in my hands crying. I felt a hand on my shoulder a while later and I looked up and saw Jack standing there.
“Everything okay babe?” he asked concern coating every word.
“You know I love you right,” I said my voice shaking. Jack kneeled down in front of me cupping my face in his hands and gently wiping my tears away with his thumb.
“It puts a smile on my face everyday. I love you Avery did you know that,” he said gently placing a kiss on my forehead.
“I know,” I said smiling weakly and placing my lips against his. We walked back to the bus and it was empty. “Where is everyone?” I asked.
“They went out for dinner, they will be back around 9:00 they said we should have some time alone seeing as you just got here today,” Jack explained. A mischievous grin danced across my face and in one fluid motion I pushed Jack on the couch and straddled him placing our lips together. He gently began to pull my shirt off my head.
“Are you sure?” he asked kissing my neck.
“Positive,” I said reaching to take off his shirt. He scooped me off and carried me to his bunk our lips never letting go...you can guess what happened next ;).
-the 15th-
The days went by quickly on tour. I loved every minute of it, but I wanted more time. I stood in the airport Jack holding my hand as we waited for my flight to be called.
“I’m going to miss you,” Jack said kissing my forehead.
“I’ll miss you too, but imagine the fun we will have when we see each other next,” I said winking at him.
“Can’t wait.” he said before letting me go.
The flight was short and I was excited to get home. Right when I got off the plane Jack was waiting for me his skunk hair re-dyed and he looked as excited as a kid on christmas.
“AVERY!” he yelled gleefully sweeping me up and spinning me around.
“JACKO!” I exclaimed with the same excitement after he set me down. “It’s so good to see you!”
“I missed you a lot...Rian told me he called.” Jack said quietly.
“Let’s not talk about it, let’s just go home order pizza and catch up okay,” I said grabbing his hand and pulling him through the airport.
“I like that idea very much!” Jack said skipping along with me, I was afraid to see Rian after ignoring him for the whole time I was away, would he continue to do as I asked or was us talking inevitable.
