One Million Branches

Part Nine

*1 month later*

I crawl out of my bunk and grab my phone.

Babe: We’re setting up. Get dressed, pack a backpack and come inside the venue.

Liz: Why do I need a backpack?

Babe: We’re staying in a hotel. It’s easier than dragging our suitcases everywhere.

Liz: Okay. I’ll be there in like 20 minutes.

Liz: Wait why are we staying in a hotel if we’re like less than hour from our houses?

Tony: We just wanted to have one last night of tour before we go home.

I turn on music and straighten my hair. I put on some eye shadow and winged black eyeliner. I put on my lacey pink crop top and a pair of light ripped skinny jeans. I put my driver’s license and ID in my PTV lanyard, throw on my black vans and grab my black backpack. I throw some clothes into it along with my makeup and straightener. I grab my charger and throw it into my backpack before I head off of the bus. I walk to the building and flash them my pass before heading inside. I walk through the halls when I hear two guys yelling. I run down the hall but end up tripping on my own feet.

“God damnit!” I mutter standing back up.

“You’re fucking girlfriend is here. Go worry about her and not fucking me.” I hear Mike say.

I continue down the hall and see Tony and Mike staring at each other.

Mike walks away and Tony turns to me.

“What was that all about?” I ask.

“Nothing.” He says shaking his head.

I sigh and bring my backpack to the dressing room. The boys go on just and stay in the dressing room and talk to the other bands. The boys finished and went into the dressing room to grab me. I looked up and Tony signaled me to go. I hugged everyone goodbye and walked hand in hand with Tony across the street to the hotel. I could feel the tension between Tony and Mike the entire time and I sighed. Vic checked us in and we headed to the top floor suite. The boys and I ran in again and fought over the rooms. I explored the hotel as the guys watched TV.

I went outside and looked off the huge balcony. I smiled as the cold San Diego air blew onto my body. It’s good to be back in our home town. I hear yelling inside and walk in.

Mike and Tony are in each other’s faces and Vic and Jaime are trying to push them away from each other. I run in between them and push my hands to their chests.

“She chose me over you for a fucking reason!” Tony yells.

“She chose you because she knew that I’d fucking hurt her.” Mike screams.

“Fuck off, Mike!” Tony hisses.

“Are you mad because I’ve probably been with your girlfriend more than you?” Mike says taunting Tony.

“Michael Christopher Fuentes! We never fucked we only fucking made out. Get the fuck outside now.” I yell getting into the argument.

I grab Mike by the arm and drag him outside, slamming the door behind us.

“What the fuck was that?” I ask.

“I was being honest.” He says.

“That is not something you fucking throw in someone’s face. Especially my boyfriend’s face. You need to grow the fuck up Mike. You’re really starting to piss me off with your cocky attitude and you know for a fucking fact that I’d choose Tony over anyone any fucking day.” I say.

He’s silent for a moment and just stares at me.

“I’m sorry.” He breathes out.

“You don’t need to apologize to me. You need to apologize to Tony.” I say.

“Bu-“He starts to say.

“Let your ego down a little bit and apologize. If you do it he will too.” I say calmly.

He nods and gives me a hug.

I walk back inside and Mike calls Tony outside.

“What the fuck was that all about?” I ask.

“We still have no idea. They’ve just been arguing like crazy.” Jaime says.

I bite my bottom lip and announce I’m going to bed to Vic and Jaime.

“Just…I don’t know. Just tell Tony he can come into my room if he wants.” I say quietly.

They both nod and I walk into my room, shutting the door behind me. I strip of my clothes and pull on Tony’s shirt. I plug in my phone and crawl under the covers of the bed. I take a deep breath and close my eyes. But I can’t sleep. It’s weird not having Tony in bed next to me. I wonder what it’s going to be like without him at home. I frown to myself and sigh. My door creaks open and closes. I hear movement and then feel someone crawl under the bed next to me. I take a breath and recognize the scent of Tony. I wrap my arms around him and put my head to his chest.

“Are you mad at me?” I ask.

“No. Why would I be?” He asks.

“Cause of what Mike said.” I mumble.

“I mean I got kinda jealous. But I can’t exactly be mad. You didn’t have sex with him while we were together so it would be kinda dickey to be mad about it.” He says.

“I didn’t have sex with him at all.” I say.

He smiles at me.

I lean up and kiss him.

“I love you.” I mumble feeling sleepy.

“I love you too, Princess.” He says quietly.

“Tone?” I ask.

“Yeah?” He asks.

“Will you move in with me?” I ask.

“Are you sure?” He asks.

“Yes.” I say looking at him.

“Then yes.” He says giving me a big smile.

I kiss him again and stare into his eyes as he pulls me closer.

We sit there in silence and he gets a weird look across his face.

“How many people have you had sex with?” Tony asks.

I stare at him and push my eyebrows together.

“I had sex with one guy. But we were both wasted and it was at a party in high school.” I say.

“Wait was it Hannah Johnson’s party?” He asks.

“Yeah…” I say staring at him.

“Holy fuck that was you! You slept with Alex?” He says laughing.

“Shut up! I bet you’ve slept with worse.” I say smacking his arm.

“I’ve honestly never slept with anyone.” He says.

“Really?” I ask.

He nods and I push my eyebrows together.

“Have you ever gotten a blowjob?” I ask.

“Nope.” He says.

I smirk to myself and he stares at me.

“Why?” He asks.

“Just wondering.” I say closing my eyes.