Uncovering the Hatchet (Craig Mabbit x Reader x Ronnie Radke)

4: The Hatchet

A/n- So since I am an uncreative lazy ass, I need some help. You guys are to choose a band with a female vocalist for me. Just comment the band name from the genres I lost at the end of the chapter, and I'll give them a listen and either approve or disapprove. Choose well though, cause it'll play a huge part in the story.

You walked into the studio about a week later. You were in a much better mood, as more things in your life had been going right. Your band, The Shade Everlasting, had combined with ETF after Craig being kicked out. It was only temporary, as once they found a singer the bands would part again, but for now, you guys were making amazing music as The Fate's Shade May Fade. Fans from both bands had made the name, and though it was lengthy, it was a flawless combination of the names, and very poetic.

You guys had released a debut single met by entirely positive reviews, and you guys were already on top of songwriting.

But, when you walked into the studio, none of his was on your mind. Your good aura quickly dissipated as you saw Craig sitting at the coffee table, crying into his hands. Thrasher, Robert, and TJ were all standing around watching him, not knowing if they've forgiven him for his actions. Kyra (pronounced kee-ruh) and (best guy friend) from your old band were standing with Ronnie in the opposite side of the room, knowing for a fact they haven't forgiven him.

You quickly pushed the guys out of your way to go sit next to Craig and wrap your arms around him. His breath hitched, but you ignored this and waved your hand, signifying the others should leave. Thrasher whispered in your ear, "Yell if you need me" before leaving for the recording section of the studio, ushering the others in before shutting the door.

"Hey... It's okay... What's wrong?" You lifted his head up so he looked you in the eyes and tenderly brushed away his tears, giving him a small smile to signify you held nothing against him.

"Me and Mandy, uh, broke up... This was the only place I could come, because she kicked me out of her house..." He muttered, his eyes downcast and tear stains clear on his cheeks.

You enveloped him in a hug, whispering apologies and rubbing his back a little, hoping he'd be okay.

"Are you gonna be okay, Craig? Cause I'm always here if you need me..."

"I think so... Thank you, (name)..." Before you knew what was happening, Craig had pressed his lips to yours, causing an internal conflict to rise inside of you. Should you kiss him back, to comfort him, or scream for Thrasher? With wide eyes, you chose the latter, but before you could, he already ran into the room while Ronnie Radke simultaneously  opened the door and saw you and Craig. He was holding flowers, and dressed up pretty nice. For him, at least, meaning his jeans weren't ripped and he was wearing a tee shirt instead of a tank top.

Thrasher beat Ronnie R. to you though, and quickly pushed Craig away and picked you up.

"You are an indecisive asshole, you know?" Thrasher spat before turning to see Ronnie R. standing in the doorway, looking angry and confused. He quickly put you on the ground upon seeing the flowers, shooting the man a nasty glare and pulling him outside to talk.

You just stood there, with your back to Craig, hoping someone would come and get you as you couldn't will yourself to move. The room was tense for a few moments, before (best guy friend) ran into the room, picking you up quickly and going back to the rec. room.

"(Name), hun, what happened?" Kyra said, seeing your distraught expression.

You could only sink to the floor and lean against the wall, as too much was going through your head to think straight. Oh, what love can do to us...

Genres- Punk, emo, screamo, rock, pop rock, punk rock, metal, metalcore, alternative rock, you get the idea, don't you?