Chapter 42: Change of Plans?

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"Do you ever just like, remember how famous you are?" I ask Brendon. We were laying on the lounge chairs near the pool, watching the sunset. It's pretty warm for January. He chuckles and rubs his arm.

"Yeah, sometimes. It kinda slips from my mind sometimes though." He says adjusting his sunglasses and looking over at me. "Do kids treat you well at school?" He asks me. I nod and look at the blue sky.

"Yeah, most of them are too afraid to talk to me for some reason." I say with a small giggle. He reaches over and pats my arm.

"That's my girl." He says with a dark chuckle. "How are you are Charlie doing?" He asks me and I smile.

"We're doing good. He's threatening to light me on fire because I didn't bring him a copy of the album." He laughs.

"You could say it's..." He leans in and and cups his hands. "Lit." I groan and start punching his arm as he laughs. The glass door slid open and out walked Sarah along with Bogart and Penny. In her hand was Brendon phone.

"Hey Bren? Have you been expecting any calls because your phone is blowing up." She says, walking over and kissing him before handing him his phone.

"I don't think I'm expecting anyone today." He says, sitting up and taking his glasses off. He was just about to open his phone but it starts ringing again. He looks at me suspiciously before answering.

"Hello?" He says, answering. He puts it on speaker.

"Hi, this is Kevin Lyman." I gasp and sit up. "I own the Warped tour." I cover my mouth. Brendon's face lighten up and smiles.

"God, Kevin. It's been ten years." How've you been?" Brendon asks, like he's talking to an old friend.

"I've been great, a lot of great bands on this upcoming tour." He says. "And that's why am calling, about the next tour..." He trails off. Brendon's face scrunches off.

"What are you getting at?" Brendon asks. Yeah, what is he getting at. Panic! is way too big to go on Warped.

"You see, Alternative Presses pit reporter can't go on this summers tour. We were wondering if you would be willing to allow your daughter fill in that spot." He says and I gasp. I look at Brendon who was staring at the pool.

"I don't know Kevin..." I whine and start batting at his arm.

"I want you to think about it. If you are unsure about security, I want you to know that she would be sharing a bus with a responsible band that would be willing to look after her." He says. Brendon sighs and looks over at me while I freak out.

"Listen, I'll think about it and call you back later. Sound good?" Brendon says.

"Sounds good." Then the phone hung up.

"Brendon please." I say sitting on the edge of my seat. "This is a huge chance for me." I say. He sighs.

"What about the summer tour Syd. We are touring with Weezer. Don't you want to tour with Weezer?" He says. "Plus, I've been on Warped tour before when I was about nineteen. It's dangerous, hot, confusing, and sticky." He says. I sigh and look down.

"But Brendon, he said I would be with a band. Please." I say, Sarah sits down next to Brendon.

"What about the baby? I don't want you to miss the birth of your little sister." He puts his hand on Sarah's stomach. "You can't go on the tour." He says and my mouth drops open.

"Do you understand how big of an opportunity this is for me? I can make it to the birth! Please Brendon, I'll do anything." I say, pleading. Sarah takes his hand in hers and looks down at it.

"I think you should let her Bren." She says in a quiet voice.

"Well, who's going to take care of you while we are both gone. The tour has only a week break for when the baby is due. What if the baby is late and no one is there to take you to the hospital?" He says. She tightens her grip.

"Brendon, here I have Spencer, Linda, Ryan, a lot of people. I'll be okay dear." She says. He sighs and looks down.

"Are you sure?" He asks her.

"Yes I'm positive." She says and Brendon turns back to me.

"Do you promise to stay safe and stay with the band that's taking care of you at all times?" He questions and I sit up quickly. I can go?!

"Yes I will." I say, sitting on the edge of my seat again.

"Do you promise not to go to any of the parties, drunk, smoke, and not do anything stupid?" He says in a struck voice.

"Of course." I say. He takes out his phone and sighs. He puts his phone on speaker as it rang.

"Hello?" I cover my mouth again. Oh my god!

"Hey so I thought about it. I think Syd would love to do Warped." He says, smiling over at me.

"Oh thank god, we were hoping you would let her. Also, my daughter is also on Warped tour this year. They are around the same age so they will probably get along pretty well." Kevin says and I freak out. It's official, I'm going on Warped Tour.

"Sounds great Kevin. When you have all the details, send them to me." Brendon says, smiling at my excitement.

"I will, bye." And then they hang up. I stand up.

"Oh my god! I'm going on Warped Tour!" I says loudly. Brendon chuckles and stands up. He pulls me into a hug.

"Yes I know. Maybe some of the tour dates will match ours and we can see each other over the summer." He says, pulling away. "I do want you to call me everyday and keep me updated. If you ever don't feel safe, call me and I'll sort it out." He smiles as I freak out.

"Oh my god! I get to go on Warped Tour." I start running to the house. "I have to tell Karen and Charlie!" I say. This is going to be amazing. Plus, there's no way I can miss the birth, right?

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