Home Soon (Sequel to What It Seems)

Chapter 7

I jumped as I woke up, and I must've scared Colson. I figured it was him because no one else would've stayed in here and stay that close. He jumped too and sat up. He was on his phone, which ended up on the floor. 

"Shit are you okay?"

"No..they're back.."

"What are you talking about?"

"These..nightmares. They're not really nightmares I guess but they're just these weird dreams that freak me out for some reason. I started having them after I left, but they went away after a couple months. I don't know why they're back though.."

"What are they about?"

"Um..us." he sighed, standing up to go get his phone. "So now that I'm back around, they're back?" he laughed and went to leave.

"Colson! I never said it was your fault! I just said I don't know why!" he turned around and looked straight at me.

"Why else would they be back though?"

"Maybe it's the house. None of us have the best memories when we think about this house." he walked over and held his hand out. I took it and stood up, being pulled up into a hug, which surprised me but I hugged back. 

"I'm sorry I keep freaking out. I have no reason to." 

"It's okay. Let's go eat so we can go to soundcheck." he nodded and followed me out of the room. After breakfast we headed to where the first show was being held. There were fans already lined up and they seem shocked to see us together. I just sped up and walked in the building. I had fun at this soundcheck because I never got a chance to do any of these songs before or be there to hear them live, so I was looking forward to the show tonight.

We were backstage and Slim and Colson were running around the room. I just shook my head and laughed. I was more focused on my phone since my mom was sending me pictures of the twins. Colson sat down to look at the pictures with me. Once Dub was done, Ash came to get us and we followed her to the stage. We were opening with Raise The Flag so I went on stage first.

"Regrets collect like old friends

Here to relive your darkest moments

I can see no way, I can see no way

And all of the ghouls to play

And every demon wants his pound of flesh

But I like to keep some things to myself

I like to keep my issues drawn

It's always darkest before the dawn.."

We did some other songs that weren't on Black Flag too. We got offstage and Slim had a bottle of something and they ran off to the room we were in before. Me and Kenzie walked in and I laid down on the couch. Colson ran over, jumping on top of me. I tried pushing him off but he continued to tickle me until we both fell off the couch. I was having a lot more fun than I thought I would. Maybe this whole trip wouldn't be as bad as I thought it would.

It was the night of our last show, then we were going straight home. I was kind of sad that it was ending. I was having such a good time but I was ready to go back home to the kids too. We were about to be done when he had me sit down on the stage. I heard Baddest start and just laughed, shaking my head as I watched him walk over. 

"And when it all falls down, and there is nothin left

I'll still be around, Kells tatted on her breast

I look up to the stars made a wish to have everything in a girl

Look down and there she is the baddest bitch in the world"

He pointed to me when he said that last line. We got off stage after the song and went to the meet and greet. I signed some things when people asked and took pictures, but I was just ready to go to sleep. I was walking back to the bus when a fan stopped him.

"Kells, are you two back together?!" he looked down at me, not knowing what to say. He just shook his head for the guy and we kept walking. He sped up after that, leaving me with Kenzie. When we got over there, he was talking to Ash. He then walked on the bus with some girls and Slim.

"He okay?"

"Yeah, just annoyed. We have a couple of hours still. Wanna go get some food while they're doing whatever?" she asked us.

"Sure, where's Dub?"

"Still taking pictures." we nodded and went over to get him. We went to the McDonalds drive-thru and headed back to where the bus was. They were sitting outside waiting when we got back. Me and the girls went straight to our bunks. I could tell Colson had been drinking, I could the alcohol on his breath when I walked past.

"Skylar!" he called my name from the kitchen area. I groaned and got up to go see what he wanted. The boys were all passed out, but they weren't all the way alseep. I could see their eyes open a little then shut again.

"What Colson?"

"Damn, I didn't ask for an attitude."

"Excuse you?" he laughed and turned around.

"I said-"

"I heard what you said, what do you want?" he raised his eyebrows. Slim sat up in case I needed him to calm Colson down. I didn't know what his problem was. I got a text from Slim telling me he was drunk. I sighed and looked back at him.

"Who was that, your new boyfriend?"

"What the hell is your problem? And why is it your concern if I had a boyfriend?"

"So you do?"

"No, Colson, I don't."

"I don't believe you."

"You know who it was Colson? Your best friend telling me you were drunk so I knew that's why you're being such an ass right now!"

"Wow, I invite you to come on this little tour and you're being a rude ass bitch. I can't wait to drop you off."

"Colson! I'm here because you asked! I could've said no, but like always you fucking guilted me into coming along with you! I can't wait to get home and not have to see you!" he turned around and I could how pissed he was. I backed up a little, not knowing what he would say or do.

"Of course you can't wait, so you can go home to you fucking boyfriend!"

"I don't have a boyfriend! Why does that bother you so much Colson?! We're only here for business, like you said!"

"Think about that day on the beach, all the time we've been spending together! Maybe it's because I still fucking love you Skylar!" he stormed off to the back room and slammed the door. I didn't realize everyone was awake until I turned around. 

"You okay Sky?" Ash asked me. I just shook my head and walked to my bunk.

"I'm just gonna try and get some sleep..I'll see you guys in the morning." the nodded and didn't try to stop me. I tried sleeping but ended up listening to everyone talk until I couldn't hold my eyes open anymore.