The Contest (cte fanfic)

Chapter 25.

Of all the places life could take me, I never thought it would lead me here. I mean almost 21 and still living in the same town. But happier here than I was 4 years ago. Honestly I never though I'd even make it to 20. That's besides the point. Anyways, you never actually think that you will make a good living out of doing something. You never think that your life will turn out one way for sure and that's it. It's like the quote that says "don't think about what can happen in a month, don't think about what can happen in a year, just focus on the 24 hours in front of you and do what you can to get closer to where you want to be". But I guess there is a reason for everything right? I sigh and get up. Once I finally get downstairs, I realize no one is here. It's a weird change from being on tour for almost half a year. I sit on the counter in the kitchen with a glass of water in my hand. I've noticed I don't get hungover anymore. I guess there are upsides to drinking almost every night. Arms go around my stomach and pull me to the other side of the counter.

"Well hello smurf."

"Hi Bear."

"Oh we are having a show tonight at the pier. I heard it's going to be really special." He says.

"Am I aloud to go?" I ask.

He nods. "Good. I haven't gotten tired of them yet." We both smile and I get off of the counter. I walk towards the couch then sit down. I turn on music. No. 1 part anthem starts playing. Arctic Monkeys. Nice. I partially wonder why tonight's concert is so special. Other than the fact that they don't play as many shows on the pier like they used to. That could be it. It's special because they haven't done it in a while. I'm like fucking James Bond. Mission Impossible number 6. Brent asks me what my favorite Crown song is and I answer with either Lead Me or Makeshift Chemistry. He just nods and smiles. Throughout the next three hours we unpack his things. I pull a small stuffed Yoda out of one box and look at him.

"You never told me you like Star Wars! Dude we could've watched the whole series! That'd be so much fun seriously." I say excited.

Star Wars was literally the greatest movie series ever next to Harry Potter of course. Why wouldn't he tell me this shit? I put it where he tells me. Alright, this is the last box. Only one more and we will be done. Just as Beartooth starts playing my phone buzzes. And of course it's Andy.

Andie: Be ready in 10

I finish with the last box and go get dressed. Once I'm done I go upstairs and see Andy talking to Brent. "What are we doing?" I ask. Andy points towards the door so I leave the house with him following behind me. I get into his car and he starts driving to...no where? See, yet another reason to not like surprises. You never know anything. We finally pull into a parking lot. I look up from my ph be and see we are at the mall. Do we have to? "Don't ask so many questions." Andy says.

*Hayden's POV*

"I don't even know why I'm here." I say.

"Deal the fuck with it."  Benn says.

"So it will happen at the end of the show. In the middle of Lead Me. Right?" Dave asks.

"Yeah, while Andy is singing I'll come up and yeah. It should work." Brent says.

"You're a good guy Brent. Take care of her okay?" Brandon asks.

*Kat's POV*

This is the most boring day I've ever had at a mall. No offense to Andy it's just. Damn when he doesn't say anything, shit gets boring. We go into Hot Topic and the second we get by the cashiers, Andy is recognized. I walk towards the back of the store quickly. I pick up an Attila shirt, a My Chem shirt, and a pair of black skinny jeans. I pay, then grab Andy's hand and lead him out of the store. Hah like Lead Me Out Of The Dark but the store. I'm great. Andy gets a phone says yeah a few times then says on our way. He starts walking out of the mall and I follow behind him. Once I turn the music on in the car, I turn my phone off.

"What's so special about tonight's concert?" I ask.

"Oh Kat. It's great how you can't go longer than an hour without knowing things." He says.

"But I just want to know. It's not like it's something bad right?"

"No of course not. Why would we keep something bad from you?" He says smirking.

"Then tell me."

"Kat just stop asking. It's not getting you anywhere and it won't get you anywhere if you keep asking. Just chill out."

"I am chill. I always am chill. You chill. Fucking Jack Frost up in this bitch."

He smiles and turns the radio up. Ten minutes later we finally get to the guys house. Andy tosses me the keys and I go inside. I set the keys on the table then go sit down on the couch. I never realized how big their house actually was until there wasn't 6 guys running around it all day. He sits next to me and turns the TV on.

"Are they all getting ready for the concert?" I ask.

"Yep. It's in about a hour." He says.

"Well why aren't you with them?"

"Oh come on I can't spend time with you?" He asks.

"So you're here because you want to be?"

"Yes?"

"And you aren't here because tonight is special and I can't know right?" I ask.

"Uh correct?"

I nod and focus my attention back on the tv. Tonight will be a weird night. I'll get it out of him some how though. We watch the rest of the movie until it's time to go to the concert. We both get into the car and he starts driving. Once we get there, he runs to the back of the stage while I take my time. When I finally get there, I see Brent walking around at a fast pace with everyone else just sitting there calmly. I walk over towards Brent and he smiles.

"What's the matter babe?" I ask.

"Uh." He looks behind me at the guys "we just haven't played a hometown show in a while." He says.

I put my hands on the sides of his face. "Well I know you're going to do great and I love you." I say. I kiss him and hug him quickly. After that, they all run out onto the stage and the show begins.

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Heyy. This was hard to write. But that makes sense I guess. 2nd to last chapter. The next chapter will probably be like. Just the whole concert in general then a few other things maybe. Idk I'm not sure yet. I'll figure it out. This chapter goes out to Kellin because ily and you are the best son anyone could ask for. Byee.

-Emily xx