Dreams Come True (Austin Carlile/Ben Bruce)

Chapter 33

I woke up with a massive hangover. My head pulsated, and my eyes burned. I walked into the bathroom to see a very messy Randi standing in the mirror. I couldn't help but grunt at the awkward shape that had become me. I groaned and headed to the shower. The hot water made me sleepier, but when it slowly turned to cold I jolted fully awake and stepped out more refreshed then before. I climbed out and went back only wearing my towel. My tasseled hair soaked the pillow as I crawled back into bed.

"Baby, please dry your hair before coming back to bed. I can't sleep all wet." Ben chuckled as he kissed me gently on the lips. I shook my head to let water droplets splash on to him.

"Ruff ruff." I mimicked a dog, and then licked his cheek. I got up and started getting dressed, Star Wars felt like the theme today, I put on my Han Solo "I know" shirt and my grey ripped skinny jeans.

By the time I was ready to go Ben had quickly showered and changed into his old SkidRow shirt and black jeans. He smiled at me, pulling me close to him. "Randi, are you going to ignore what I said last night?" His arms wrapped around my waist.

I kissed his neck, "I'm not ignoring it darling, I didn't want to say it drunk."

"I was completely sober when I told you. I felt so awkward I couldn't drink." He laughed.

I leaned up to kiss his lips, "I love you Ben."

Gently, he leaned me back on the bed, and got on top of me, he kissed me passionately but full of need.

"Randi? Are you coming?" Emily's voice carried through the door, than a loud knock.

Ben rolled off me sighing. "It's like we have kids for best friends, we never have alone time anymore."

I giggled, "Emily isn't a child, Danny, I'm not too sure about."

I kissed his jawline and then got up to open the door. "Hey Em. Yeah can Ben come? I was going to ask, but I completely forgot."

She nodded, "Duh. Lets go though, we need to catch up with the others."

I turned to grab my purse and then Ben's jacket and his hand as we hurriedly walked down the hall of the hotel. He shrugged on his jacket, holding my hand. "So maid-of-honour, huh?"

I squeezed his hand excitedly, "I'm so excited." A question from the haziness of last night resurfaced. "Ben, what are we going to do when the tour ends?"

Ben shrugged, "I've got two months of free-time, then we have to start working on our next album, and we'll be doing small gigs in England. You could come live with us, Danny and I."

I shrugged, "what am I going to do there?"

"What you'd do anywhere else, get a job, be happy" he squeezed my hand, "it'll all be fine. We can go back to America or wherever for the wedding, you can tell your mom that she gets the house, and she's got a pretty good job, so I mean if there's any trouble we'll help her out."

I nodded, "I just want to make sure everything will be okay."

Ben pulled me into a deep kiss, "Everything will be okay."

We walked onto the bus filled with band members ready to be tourists in Sydney, Australia.

Ben lead us to the back where Danny and the rest of AA were sitting. A window seat was open, and I knew I'd have to sit on Ben's lap. We sat down, and Ben pulled out a cigarette and opened the window. Liam nodded at Ben in a "good thinking" way. I took one of my own and lit it.

Danny and Sam were whispering and kept looking at us. Ben kept texting, and then Danny would text, so I figured they were texting each other. I pulled out my phone and texted Emily.

To Emily: Ben, Danny, and Sam are talking about something without me. So I figured I text you.

Then flipped through all of my notifications. Last night was the most recent time my mother and I talked, I told her about Emily's engagement. From what she knew she was iffy about Ben, but knew that I really cared about him.

From Emily: Alan said he was awkward last night, he even talked to Austin about something, but Austin won't say what.

I squirmed a bit. What was going on?

To Emily: Hmmm wonder what that's about... Yesternight Ben told me he loved me, and this morning he asked me to move to England with him.

From Emily: WHAT?! What did you say?!

To Emily: that I love him too. I really do Em.

From Emily: OMG xD not that it's obvious you do! I mean to the moving!

I laughed a little and leaned against the window, and replied.

To Emily: Oh yeah I said I'd think about it, talk to my mom and shit. We've been together for like nine months, so that's alright, right? To consider it?

Five seats ahead of me Emily's arm shot up with a thumbs up. And then she raised her head and started speaking over everyone. "If you're happy do it. You've wanted to live there since we met. Go for it."

I turned red and nodded. I could feel the other bands staring at me. I squirmed again, and then started chain smoking with worry. We got to our first stop and I immediately went to Emily's side. I hated not knowing things.

"I'm so happy that you've actually admitted it." Emily smiled. "I would catch you about to say it so many times."

I shrugged, Ben grabbed my hand and smiled. "You just left me."

"Oh sorry, Emily was talking to me." I said small.

The day went slowly by, we got to our lunch spot at the beach. Sailboats drifted by, I tried to calm myself down, I was worrying for no reason. It could be anything, and I was freaking out. I sat on the sand, and drew in it. Ben came up behind me, kissing my forehead as he knelt down to me.

"Come with me please?" He said sort of sadly. "Maybe this will brighten your day. I'm sorry that you're so upset with me. I didn't mean to do whatever made you upset." He grabbed my hand and lead me to a small platform that looked like a stage for street performers.

He got on one knee, and looked up at me, love filled his eyes. "Randi, I didn't know Alan was going to ask Emily before me, I didn't ask for permission, and I am really bad at this. But will you do me the honour and make me the happiest man on earth? Will you be my wife?"

Tears ran down my face, I stumbled to say the word. A huge burden came upon me. How could I say yes? How could I say no? I wanted to curl into a ball and die a little. Everyone staring and my anxiety kicked in. I needed an answer. Could I answer?