Band Imagines

ATL - Alex Gaskarth

Time Bomb Dawson

Y/N

Being Rian's younger sister could be hard sometimes. You had to deal with bitchy fans who whenever you were out with Rian or the other guys assumed you must be sleeping with all of them. And secondly, Rian had forbidden you from dating any of his bandmates, though you'd never tell him about your secret relationship with Alex.

You had been on every tour with them and it was getting harder for you and Alex to hide the growing feelings between the two of you. Both Zack and Jack knew because they'd walked in on an intense kissing session when you were supposed to be helping Alex write songs, he'd written Time-Bomb about your relationship which flattered you.

It was the last night of Warped Tour and all the bands had gone out to celebrate. Rian was protective of you and didn't like you drinking when all the other guys were getting wasted. It was cute how much he cared but one day he needed to let you go. Jack had been trying to get him to drink more so you and Alex could sneak in some alone time together, but getting Rian drunk was harder than it looked.

Your phone vibrates on your lap, its a message from Alex who's sitting across from you.

ALEX: Make up an excuse. Say you need to go to the bathroom and I'll meet you in a couple of minutes x

You glance up and smile at Alex before clearing your throat and picking up your bag.

"Rian I'll be back in a couple, I need to use the bathroom."

Rian nodded and went back to nursing his beer as you slide out of the booth and give Alex a secret thumbs up which he returns with a smirk.

As you make your way across the bar you come across several drunk band members including a tipsy Kellin who throws his arm around your shoulder.

"Are you have a secret hookup with lover boy? Rian needs to accept that you and Alex are good together."

You giggle at the drunk Kellin in front of you before Oli comes to your rescue and detaches Kellin from around your shoulders. You mouth 'thank you' at Oli before making your way to your fake bathroom trip.

Before you can open the door though someone's hand grabs yours and you can't help but smile, "Alex I thought you said a couple of minutes."

"It's not Alex."

You jump at the unknown voice and try to shake the handoff you but the grip tightens. You turn around and come face to face with one of the new guitar techs for All Time Low, it was his first tour with you guys. He grinned and eyed you up and down, the smell of alcohol rich on his breath. You remembered him giving you looks all tour that made you feel uncomfortable.

"Err please let go or I'll tell my boyfriend."

The guitar tech threw his head back and laughed before pinning you against the wall roughly. You now kind of regretted wearing the short black dress Alex said made you look sexy.

"You don't have a boyfriend, your brothers way too fucking protective. I've seen the way you've teased me all tour and now I'm ready to collect."

You start to squirm and struggle until someone rips the tech off you and pulls you into a tight hug. You look up at Alex who has anger written across his face.

"Don't you dare lay a hand on my girlfriend you creep."

"That's my baby sister."

You didn't notice Rian or the other guys until Rian punched the tech square in the jaw. You gulp and glance up at Alex who smiles before kissing you on top of your head. Rian clears his throat and you instinctively pull away from Alex who keeps a firm grip on your hand. Rian looked pissed, Jack and Zack took the hint and looked between the three of us before speaking.

"Zack, why don't we move this creep outside?"

Zack nods at Jack and helps him pick up the passed out tech. As they pass you Jack squeezes your shoulder and smiles weakly.

"Goodluck guys, we're rooting for you."

Rian waited until Jack and Zack were out of the frame before turning to face the two of us, his expression was unreadable. Alex took a brave step forward.

"Look, man, I know she's your sister but I need you to know that I love her and have done for a long time."

Rian's expression softened slightly, you take the opportunity to tell him your side.

"Rian, your my big brother even if there's only a year between us. I'm glad you've always protected me but I do love Alex. I know he's your best friend but wouldn't you rather have someone you trust date me instead of some stranger?"

Rian sighs and Alex squeezes your hand. You really wanted your brother's approval.

"My little sister and my best friend. Wow, I guess I should have seen the signs. How long has this been going on Alex?"

Next, to you Alex shuffles nervously on the spot before answering your brother, "I started getting feelings for her around the time we were writing Dirty Work but I never made a move. I waited until she was comfortable and we only kissed for the first time on this tour. I respect you and her man and I'll never hurt her."

You couldn't have asked for a better boyfriend than Alex, he was a keeper. You never wanted to lose him. You just hoped your brother could see how much the two of you loved each other.

"My sister and my best friend. If you ever hurt her Alex I will come after you. I approve, just as long as you don't kiss in front of me okay?"

"I promise Rian."

Rian nodded and turned to walk away before pausing, "wait a second did you write Time-Bomb about the two of you Alex?"

Alex nodded quite proud of yourself, "guilty, but it's a hell of a catchy song."

You playfully shove Alex in his side as Rian chuckles and walks away leaving the two of you alone at last. Once no ones around Alex pulls you back into a tight hug, you knew on the inside he was kicking himself for not being able to protect you from the creepy tech guy. But it wasn't his fault.

"Well, at least Rian approves. Now I get to officially call you my boyfriend Mr Gaskarth."

You stand on your tiptoes and peck his lips, he smirks and pulls you back for a deeper more passionate kiss.

"And I get to call you my girlfriend mini Dawson."

The rest of the night was spent in Alex's arms as you rejoined the party. All the bands were happy about your relationship, especially a slightly sobered up Kellin. This was the best end to a Warped Tour.