Heaven Above (A Tony Perry Fanfic)

Chapter Two

"This is your car?" I asked, staring in awe at the tour bus that rose up in front of us.

"Well, yeah", Tony said sheepishly, "But no. The car is behind the bus."

A slightly shocked laugh escaped my throat. How did I get myself into this situation? Not only was I getting a ride home with a guy I had just met, but it was the guitarist of the band I had just seen. This should be Katy, yet here I was. I knew it unsafe, hell, I knew I should have just waited for Katy and had her drive me back home, yet here I was.

"Around here", Tony led me around the hulking tour bus and to a car parked haphazardly next to it.

"I hope your driving is better than your parking", I murmured, tucking a strand of hair back into it's bun.

A quiet laugh came from Tony as he opened the passenger side door for me.

"Thank you, kind sir", I said as I slid into the seat.

Tony started the car and suddenly Pantera filled the car, blasting from the speakers. He began to hit at the stereo controls until the music stopped.

"Pantera?" I asked, looking up at Tony.

"You know Pantera?"

"Do I live under a rock?" I said sarcastically as he pulled out of the car park.

"I just thought you weren't into that kind of music", Tony admitted.

"Take a left here. No I love this kind of music. I just wasn't in the mood for a concert tonight", I said.

"Phew", Tony sighed sarcastically, "So you don't just hate Pierce The Veil."

I laughed, "No. Like I said, you guys were good. Standing in a sweaty press of bodies just didn't appeal to me tonight."

Tony laughed, "I can understand that. Left or right?"

"Right", I directed looking out the window at the blur of city lights.

"So what would you have been doing tonight?" He asked, taking the third exit at the round about.

"Hmm", I though about the question, "Probably sitting at home re-watching movies I've seen a thousand times before and wallowing in self pity."

Tony's laugh rang out around the car, "Wait, a pretty girl like you is single on a night like this?"

I could feel my face flush and prayed Tony couldn't see it too, "Yep. Single and ready to mingle."

"Well I'll save you the hassle", the flirting edge was back in his voice, "My phone's there and you should put your number in it."

He pointed to the dashboard where an iPhone sat, I picked it up and unlocked it.

Looking up at Tony I smiled, "And what if I don't?"

"Well..", He trailed off.

Finding his contact book I keyed my number in and saved it.

"So, do you have a name pretty girl?" He asked a satisfied smile settling on his face.

"Oh", I said, realising that I hadn't introduced myself, "My names Tori. Tori Robinson. Nice to meet you."

I held my hand out to him and he shook it, turning to face me for just a second.

Our eyes locked for a moment and he smiled, "Nice to meet you too, Tori Robinson."

He had an honesty in his eyes that I couldn’t help but like, that I couldn’t help but feel drawn to.

"Just up here", I said quietly, pulling my eyes from his and pointing to the house on the left.

Tony pulled up to the curb and stopped the car, looking over at me. Silence filled the small space inside the car and I looked down at my knees.

"Thanks for the ride", I said quietly, not sure as how to progress.

"No problem", He murmured in return.

I pushed open the door and began to get out when a warm hand caught my wrist.

I turned around to see Tony holding my wrist, "Can I call you?"

I flushed at his question, a shy smile slipping onto my face, "I'd like that."

A smile engulfed his face as he dropped my wrist, "Great."

"Goodbye Tony Perry", I said, turning and looking into the dark car.

I could just see his face, the rest of his skin was darkened by ink.

"I'll see you, Tori Robinson", he replied and I closed the door, watching as the car pulled away from the curb and disappeared into the night.

I could feel a stupid grin on my face and I sighed, I could not believe what had just happened. A night I had been dreading had just turned into a great night.

"Who was that?" An excited voice called from behind me.

I spun around to see Katy sitting on the front step of my house, half hidden in shadow.

"What? What are you doing here?" I asked.

Glancing around I saw Katy's car parked in the driveway, the drivers side door flung open.

"I was just making sure you got home ok", Katy mumbled defensively.

"Well I'm fine and I'm home", I said quietly, walking up to the front door and unlocking in it.

Walking inside I flicked on the kitchen light and leaned against the bench, pulling my phone and cash from my pocket I tossed them down. Katy had followed me inside, plonking herself down into one of the dining table chairs.

"Well", she paused, "Who drove you home?"

"Just some guy I met at the show", I said with a flourish of my hand.

"So you had a good time right? I know you had a good time!" She gushed.

I smiled slightly, "Yes, ok? I had a good time."

Katy beamed at this, her dark hair flying everywhere as she bounced up and down, "Did you see Vic? Oh my gosh, he is gorgeous!"

"Vic?" I asked haphazardly.

"The singer? The gorgeous Mexican standing in the middle of the stage?" She was babbling now.

"Oh yeah, him", I attempted to cover up my lack of knowledge, "Katy, you should go home. It's like midnight."

She sighed, "Fine. Does this mysterious ride giver have a name at least?"

"Oh, I can't really remember", I shrugged.

I don't know why I lied to Katy, of course the 'ride giver' had a name. I just knew she would die if I told her that Tony Perry drove me home. I knew she would kill me for not introducing her and for once I just wanted to keep something a secret. Having known Katy for so long there were practically no secrets between us. But this was a secret I was going to keep, at least for a little while.

I watched as Katy narrowed her eyes, "You're not telling me something."

I shook my head innocently, "No. We're still meeting up tomorrow right?"

Katy nodded, "Yeah. Well", she paused, "I better go. See you tomorrow, Teeny."

"Bye", I waved to Katy as she pulled out the drive way.

Walking back inside I looked down at my phone, I had received a txt message.

Goodnight pretty girl :)

I went to bed with a smile on my face that night.