Heaven or Hell (Sequel to "Love or Lust")

Chapter 19:

"Madison!" Savanah screeched, jumping into Madison's now open arms. She wrapped her arms and legs around Madison's small body, causing her to stumble back a bit into one of the manikins. I swiftly grabbed the manikin before it completely toppled over onto the tile floor and set it back in its place quietly while Madison walked forward a bit. "I've missed you so much!"

"I've missed you too," Madison laughed, hugging Savanah tightly. I stood behind them, sliding my hands in my pocket as I awkwardly stood in silence, not wanting to break up the moment.

Savanah slid down off of Madison, planting her feet on the ground. She looked at Madison, her eyes full of warm tears as she smiled widely, before her gaze crossed over to me. I gave a small hesitant smile and watched as the love and happiness faded quickly from her eyes, followed by the appearance of anger and rage burning in the irises of her eyes. Her fists clenched together tightly, as did her jaw, before she spat venomously, "You."

I swallowed. "Savanah look-"

"You bastard!" Savanah yelled, "I'm going to kill you!"

She growled angrily and charged at me, her eyes never leaving mine. My eyes went wide and I froze, not wanting to cause a scene as I watched her run at me. She waved her fists in the air and swung at my face, forcing me to close my eyes tightly for I didn't want to watch. But after moments of my eyes being closed, I felt no pain. No blow to the face. Nothing.

I opened my eyes hesitantly, finding Madison holding back Savanah as her arms and legs flailed all around, trying to claw my eyes out as Madison pulled her back. She continued to growl and yell, cursing multiple times as she reached her arms out for me. "Easy Savanah, easy!" Madison shouted, holding Savanah back.

"I'm going to kill him!" Savanah shouted angrily, continuing to try hard as she reached out all the way. I hesitantly stepped forward, throwing my hands up in defeat as I calmly tried talking to her, "Savanah, I understand that you're angry-"

"You ass!" She spit, "You broke my best friends heart and almost killed her!"

"Yes, and I'm terrible sorry for that. But I had a good reason to leave-"

"What good reason could you possibly have for doing this!?" Savanah yelled, pushing away from Madison as she stood up by herself. Her breathing was heavy with rage as her eyes were full of anger. She shook her head furiously, rolling her eyes.

"I... I, uh," I stammered. I hadn't really thought this through. I needed to come up with a quick lie before something else happened with her. I sighed. Maybe I had to tell the truth? "I'm a-"

"Look, Savanah," Madison butt in, stepping in front of her. "You're going to have to trust us on this when we both say he had a good reason."

Savanah huffed. "Why should I?"

"Because I love him and you're my best friend. So, therefore, that entitles you to like him as well," Madison said, crossing her arms over her chest, "Got it?"

Savanah growled under her breath, glaring at me. Madison arched an eyebrow up angrily, and Savanah huffed aggravated before rolling her eyes. Madison's mouth formed a triumphant smile as she wrapped her arms around me, looking at Savanah as she muttered under her breath, "Fine."

"Thank you," I whispered into Madison's ear. She placed a small kiss on my pale neck, and I felt as her warm fingers laced with mine. A blush crept up on her cheeks, and I smiled warmly as Savanah interrupted. "Ahem, uh, Andy?" I glanced at her, raising my eyebrows in response. Savanah pointed behind me, chuckling. "Look."

Both Madison and I slowly turned around, looking out of the Macy's Store window and let out a small gasp at the sight. A large crowd of boys and girls of all ages pressed themselves against the glass window, their screams muffled by the thick glass. I chuckled slightly, running my fingers through my hair as more Black Veil Brides fans roamed over, joining the crowd.

"Oh my," Madison said surprised as her crystal blue eyes scanned over the massive crowd of fans pounding on the glass. Store managers held the doors shut tightly, pressing their bodies against the doors completely as they tried holding back the doors that pushed open at times. I smiled warmly at the eager fans that waited to greet me. My vision became a blur, however, and an old memory washed over me.

I sat high up atop the clouds, my feet swinging around in the air. Wind brushed up against my small white wings as it blew around me. I looked down, my blue eyes studying the small things around me. Even from this high up, my sight was crystal clear as was my hearing. Watching taxis speed around through traffic made me chuckle, and the sound of children laughing all around in the playgrounds placed a small smile upon my face.

My head craned to the side, and I sighed with relief as it started. I had been waiting patiently for this. It was a concert which I had just learned was an event of playing live music to people who enjoyed it. I'd never been to a concert, for I was far too young to be send down to Earth. But I had remembered one day roaming around the Heavens until something caught my attention. Now here I sit, watching from above as a band I had now learned of playing on stage, filling the air with music that truly pleased me; KISS.

All the other young angels of my age were scattered all around Heaven, probably playing tag in the sky or practicing to become a guardian angel. Some angels listened to music, but only the sound from our Lord. Anything other than His great works was not allowed and would sentence punishment to anyone who disobeyed this rule.

"I wanna rock and roll all night!" The band sang, forcing me to hum along to the melodic beat. I closed my eyes, allowing the true feeling of the music as my body bounced to the beat. My eyes shot open as I felt the touch of someone's hand place itself on my shoulder. I turned around quickly, finding one of my close friends standing himself behind me.

"Andy, what are you doing?"

"Elliot," I breathed out. "I, uh, I'm just listening to some music." I said quietly, turning back to the band. Large crowds of people swarmed the stage around them. I heard Elliot sigh behind me before sitting himself down next to me.

"Andy, you know this isn't allowed."

I bit my lip. "Yeah, but Elliot they're really good! I mean," I pointed at the large crowd of people, "look at all the fans they have!"

Elliot sighed. "You know that anything other than what our Lord has created is against him, correct?" Elliot shook his head, shunning the people. "Look at them. They probably don't even worship the one who created everything for them! Fools."

"It's not that bad," I mumbled quietly.

"It's not God's work." Elliot said sternly, shaking his head. Loud bells sounded in the distance, and we both looked behind us to find multiple angels soaring in the sky as they headed to the noise. "C'mon, class is beginning. I won't tell anyone about this, but promise me you'll stop listening to this... This garbage."

I winced at his words. I loved this music. Yes it wasn't gospel, but I've gotten sick of hearing it constantly. I continuously questioned myself all the time as to if I was normal or if I was like other angels. What if I wasn't?

I nodded silently, standing up. Elliot stood up as well and gave me a small smile before blurting out, "Race ya!"

Before long he took off, letting his wings carry him into the sky as he flew to class. I smiled a bit before turning back to the music, sighing. That day I learned I wasn't a normal angel like everyone else. I wasn't someone who wanted to pay attention to the Word of the Lord. I wasn't someone who wanted to follow rules that seemed ridiculous and unfair in my eyes. I wasn't someone who worshiped the Lord on a constant basis like all angles should.

I was me, and I realized I wanted different things. The thing I wanted most, however, was to be like them. I wanted to start a band. I wanted to go down to Earth and earn a fan base that supported both my band and I for who we were. I wanted to be the person to tell others to follow by their own rules and to live the life they wanted to live, for I hated living the life that God had planned for me.

Someday, it would happen.

Someday.