Can You Chase Away The Darkness - Fuenciado

Chapter Nineteen

Jaime's POV:

I looked watched as Vic's expression turned from confused to horrified. I felt my stomach drop, something always had to go wrong when things were perfect. I wasn't even sure I wanted to know what it was, but I didn't get a choice as the laptop was pushed into my arms.

Before me, lay what I believe was a tumblr page, dedicated to "Anti-Fuenciado" as they put it. Some claimed we were simply doing it for the publicity, so our band would get out there more. Others decided it was just wrong in general.

"Guys it's really not as bad as it looks" Tony said.

Mike nodded.

In a way he was right, in the overall scale of things fifty-odd comments wasn't a big deal. We had thousands of fans, however it didn't make it sting any less. Some people would claim by throwing ourselves into the spot light we are asking for this. To have our personal lives put out there like that. I guess in a way we did, but it didn't make the haters comments hurt any less. I think every celebrity would like to claim it doesn't affect them at all, if only that was the truth.

"Guys what are we gonna do? This is everywhere, my mentions have been flooded" Vic said.

"Vic don't panic, this will die down in a couple of days" Mike said calmly.

"How can I calm down, Mike? This is awful" Vic cried.

~

We ran out on stage, not really sure what to expect. I guess deep down we were just praying we wouldn't get boo'd. All we wanted was to play a normal show, like nothing had changed. The crowd seemed just like normal, which was a relief on all of our parts.

~

The meet and greet was full of regular fans, coming up to us, asking for hugs and autographs and even the odd crier. We sat a table, as we usually did at meet and greets. Tony was at the end, followed by Mike, then Vic and then me. I looked to my right, to sneak a glance at Vic. Despite the fact that night was over, he still looked worried. I intwined my hand with his, he shot me a smile back. At that moment, a girl who couldn't have been older than fourteen had walked over to the table. Vic immediately noticed and let go. 

"I know some people don't like it, but I think it's great you two are together" She smiled. 

"Thanks, that means a lot" Vic told her. 

"I hope you stay together for a really long time and get married" She said, before moving along the table to Tony and Mike. 

~

I wandered on to the bus, looking for Vic. I had assumed he had finished his regular after show shower. I found him the bunks, pulling a shirt on. Immediately looking at him, I knew the whole anti funciado thing was still getting to him. It was still getting to me too, I just couldn't let him know that. 

"You okay?" I asked.

He nodded in return. 

I pulled him into a hug, feeling his tense body relax against mine. 

"Things will die down soon" I told him. 

But who was I trying to convince? Me or him?