The Dilemma.

Loverboy.

I sat up and looked out the window. The sun light hitting the dust and illuminating it. I watched as it whirled around the room and out of the light. I stepped down from the couch onto the carpet and made my way to the bunks. Everyone was still sleeping from the night before. Only, I couldn't find Alan anywhere. I made my way to the back lounge and put my hand on the door when I heard murmuring from behind.

"Alan, I'm with Tony. Last night was a mistake." I heard Alicia sigh from the other side.

"I know, it was stupid and I just thought it wouldn't matter." Alan trailed off. I knocked on the door before sliding it open.

"Don't mind me. Just grabbing my I-pod." I looked at them and smiled while grabbing my I-pod. I stuck my headphones in and placed one in my ear. I turned up my volume as Death Beds by Bring Me The Horizon played. I stepped out of the back lounge and walked past Austin's bunk and stopped. I slid open the curtain and kissed him on the cheek before closing it again. I walked to the front of the bus and stepped out. We were already at the next venue but the guys didn't have to get up for a couple more hours. I made my way to the venue's door and tugged it open. I walked into a wall of cool air and made my way over to where the merch table was going to be. I walked up to Amy (the merch girl) and took my earphones out.

"I'm here to help!" I said cheerfully and smiled.

"Okay. I need you to set the table up then." she laughed and pointed at where she wanted the table. I put my ear buds back in and grabbed the table. I put it up and turned to face Amy.

"I'm done." I smiled and grabbed a box from her and started laying out merch. She hung up a banner that pointed out the merch table and I put the boxes away. After I finished with the merch table I put my earphones back in and waved goodbye. I walked towards the stage and watched as the stage crew set up the stage. Second and Sebring was ringing through my ears as I walked up the steps to get to the back of the stage and grabbed my equipment. I walked to the front and sat up my camera. After setting up I headed back to the bus, knowing that everyone would be awake now. I switched the song and started playing Closure by Asking Alexandria. I opened the door and was welcomed with the smell of donuts and coffee. I stepped up onto the bus and was greeted with a kiss on the cheek by Austin.

"When did you wake up?" he asked and took a bite out of his donut.

"Early enough to go help set up the merch table and set up mine and Alicia's cameras." I laughed and took a bite from his donut then walked to his bunk to set my I-pod on his bed. I grabbed my black sweater and changed into shorts. I slipped my sweater on and walked to the front lounge. I sat on the couch next to Tino and Austin and grabbed some orange juice.

"What time is it anyways?" Tino asked.

"Almost time for sound check." Austin said while wrapping his arms around me. I leaned back and tucked my legs under my butt and closed my eyes. I took a deep breath and relaxed as Austin leaned back.

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I looked at the crowd and the mosh pit. Everything was crazy and energizing. Alicia was taking pictures while I watched the band play. I walked onto the stage and ran up to Austin and quickly kissed him on the cheek. I then made my way down the steps and stood at the barrier camera in hand. I turned around and looked up at Austin who was smiling at me while Aaron sang. The song ended and I mouthed I love you to Austin.

"I love you too babe." he said into the mic and I heard the crowd go awe in unison. I blushed and faced the crowd. A girl with black hair and a white tank top with shorts on was holding out a notebook. I walked over to her as the security helped with crowd surfers.

"Hey, what's that notebook for?" I yelled over the crowd as they cheered.

"I want to give it to Austin but security won't hand it to him." she said and frowned a little.

"I'll give it to him."  I smiled and waited for a response.

"Really? Thank you so much!" she said and handed it to me.

"Anything for Austin's fans." I smiled and walked up on stage and to Austin. "Security wouldn't take it." I said in Austin's ear. He grabbed it and raised it in the air.

"Thank you to the person who made this! I will read it tonight. I promise. Security, if the fans want to give us something take it and put it on the stage. Don't ignore it." He said into the mic and then kissed me on the cheek.

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They finished their set and went to their signing. I sat behind them and watched as the band interacted with their fans. Occasionally someone wanted a picture with me. Some people even gave me things. I glanced over at Austin who was hugging a girl that was crying into his chest. I walked over and introduced myself to her. She told me about how she had stopped cutting and stopped hurting herself for Austin. How she looks at every new day as an opportunity to do something new and exciting. I hugged her as she cried and I told her that I was proud of her.

I organized the signing line and started getting the guys ready for our next destination. One by one the line dwindled down to a group of five. After the last five people we got up and stretched. We walked out of the venue and made our way to the bus. A couple of fans stopped Austin and asked for pictures and autographs since they didn't get into the signing. I stood with Alicia and watched as he laughed and hugged them. He looked up and over at me with a smile. I looked at him confused. He was pale in the face and seemed to be shaking. 

"Something's wrong with Austin." I said to Alicia and started walking towards him. He looked over at me again and leaned against a fan. "Someone call 911!" I yelled to Alicia and ran over to him as he collapsed to the gravel.

"Austin!" Alan yelled and ran over. I made my way through the fans who were now crowding around him.

"Get out of the way!" I yelled in panic and managed to get to him. I knelled down next to him and rested his head in my lap. "It's going to be alright baby. Everything's going to be fine." I said as a tear ran down my face.

"Guys, you need to move so the paramedics can get through." I heard Alicia say to the fans calmly. Alan lifted me up and I wrapped my arms around his neck and he wrapped his arms around my waist while the paramedics put Austin into the ambulance.

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Austin's POV:

I opened my eyes and heard sirens. I didn't understand what was happening. I tried sitting up but a hand stopped me.

"Whoa there buddy. You're not getting up anytime soon." I looked over at the guy who was in a paramedic suit with medical gloves.

"W-what happened." I asked and leaned back again.

"All I know is you collapsed in a parking lot. Your friend called 911." he said and stuck an IV into my arm.

"What's wrong with me?" I mumbled and closed my eyes. I felt tired and weak.

"You're a little dehydrated. Other than that. We don't know for sure so we are taking you to the hospital." he said while he hung up the IV bag. I kept my eyes closed and just nodded my head. I listened as the ambulance sirens went off. "Hey, stay awake." the paramedic said and I drowsily opened my eyes. I grabbed my phone out of my pocket and sent a text to Fayth. I'm so sorry. I don't understand what's going on. I stuffed my phone back into my pocket and laid my head back against the stretcher. The ambulance doors opened and I was rolled out and into the hospital.

"What happened?" I heard a female voice say.

"Male, 25, collapsed in a parking lot." one of the paramedics responded.

"Let's get him into a room." the woman said. I watched as they rolled me down the hall. The lights passing by, everything seemed to be in slow motion. I felt my phone buzz and I took it out. It's okay babe. Everything is going to be fine. We're almost there. I love you. I closed my eyes and realized how terrified I was. I just hope it wasn't my heart again.