Shadows Die

Surprise (Kyla's POV)

There was a knock on my door, my cousin opened the door and I paused my music.

“What do you want?” I asked.

“There is a call for you.” She replied, walking back downstairs. I ran after her and grabbed the phone.

“Hello?” I said.

“Kyla? Is that you?” Jake’s voice asked

“Jake?!” I almost screamed with excitement.

“Yeah it’s me.” He laughed “How are you?”

“I’m good. How are you?”

“I’m fine. Listen I’ve got a proposal for you.”

“Ermm…go on”

“Well I have talked to the rest of the band and we’ve agreed that, if you want to, then you can come on tour with us. What do you say?”

“OH MY GOD REALLY!?!” I screamed.

He laughed “Of course.”

“When are you going to pick me up?”

“Tomorrow.”

“I can’t wait!”

“Me neither. I have to go now, but I’ll see you tomorrow.”

“Ok, see you tomorrow.” I said and put the phone down. When I was back in my room, I dragged my suitcase off the top of my wardrobe. I all but emptied all my clothes into it, I was so excited.

I couldn’t wait until tomorrow.

{Time jump}

I looked at my alarm clock for what must have been the 10th time; the glowing numbers informed me that it was 8:37. I must have got a couple of hours sleep at the most; I was too excited about going on tour with Jake to sleep through the night. After thinking about how for at least a few months I would be escaping this hell, I dragged myself out of bed and went downstairs to have breakfast. It was Saturday so my cousin would be in bed until about 3:00 that afternoon, so in essence I had the house to myself until Jake came to pick me up. I quickly made a small batch of pancakes, covered them in golden syrup and ate them. They tasted really good (even if I do say so myself). When I got back upstairs I took a long hot shower, enjoying the feeling of the water running down my back, washing away all my worries and cares. Then I pulled on a pair of ripped leggings and shorts on, my phone beeped signalling that I’d received a message as I dragged a T-shirt over my head that had the words Black Veil Brides on with a picture of the band on it. I grabbed my phone and read the text:

Hey Kyla just thought I’d let you know that we’re picking you up @ 1 so be ready for then :)

I quickly replied:

K I will be ready for then, don’t worry :)

I put my phone back and picked up my eyeliner, drawing a thin line around my eyes. Now that I didn’t have anything else to do apart from put my leather jacket on to cover up my scar ridden arms, and my boots (but they’re pretty obviously needed as I’m not going to walk around barefoot).

{Time jump}

It was almost 1:00 and I was really hyper already, I was so hyper that I was literally jumping around the lounge; I already had my boots and leather jacket on. I wasn’t going to let anyone see my arms ever, they disgusted me. But they were a constant reminder of how much I hated my life and how much it compared to hell.

I was in the middle of making a cup of coffee for myself when there was a knock on the door. I all but ran from the kitchen to answer it.

“Jake!” I exclaimed, wrapping my arms around him. He laughed returning the hug. Stepping back to let him in I noticed the rest of Black Veil Brides stood behind him. We exchanged greetings as they walked passed me into my house.

“You guys want some coffee?” I asked as I walked into the lounge.

“If it’s not too much trouble.” Jinxx replied

“Nah, it’s not too much trouble, I was making some anyway. Any milk or sugar?”

“No thanks.” They all replied in unison.

{Time jump}

After we’d all finished our coffees and I'd washed up the cups, I grabbed my suitcase and followed them to the tour bus. When we got there Ashley showed me which bunk I’d be sleeping in and where my stuff would be stored whilst we were on tour.

“I’m gonna try and get some sleep, because I didn’t sleep well last night.” I told whoever was listening. I crawled onto my bunk and fell asleep straight away. I guess I was really tired.