This Is Forever

Chapter 32

"Nikki, Chris, you guys are singing after Crawford and Sam do the skit."

I nod and turn to Chris. I wrap my arms around him and look up at him, "Are you excited?"

He nods, "Yes..." He says as he slides his hands down my sides.

"You're so tiny," he laughs. I smack his chest, "Stop pointing it out, I'm short not a midget." I laugh.

He laughs and kisses my head, "I know, but you're the perfect height for me to do that."

"I love you," I giggle.

"I love you too, now let's practice singing!"

We're singing Fragile by gnash and I can't wait for the fans to hear his voice on that song.

We get called up on stage and I got handed a mic along with Chris.

"Hey guys!" I say and wave. They scream in response.

"So, Nikki and I are going to be singing a little song for you today... Ever heard of gnash?" Chris asks and the crowd screams excitedly.

"We're gonna be singing fragile, hope you like it!" I say before the music starts and I turn to Chris.

Chris and I run off stage after the song and Chris wraps his arms around me from behind, "You did so great! I'm so proud of you!" He says and kisses the side of my head.

"Look who's talking! You did amazing, Chris!" I laugh and turn around so
I'm facing him.

He holds me tight against him and I lay my head on his chest. His heart beats fast and I look up at him.

He smiles, "You still get me."

I smile, "I love you,"

"I love you more," he leans down and kisses me.

We pull away and I bounce to the other side of the backstage area.

"Hello, beautiful! You did absolutely amazing. I didn't know you could sing like that." Mikey says and hugs me.

I smile and hug him back with one arm, "Thank you, thank you!"

He pulls away and smiles, then turns around and continues with what he was doing before.

I turn around and Taylor is standing there, "Hey you, great job!" He says and smiles.

I kind of just stare at him because of what happened last time we were on tour together.

"Thanks..." I say and shove past him.

"Can't take a compliment, Princess?"

I keep walking, but he catches up to me and grabs my wrist.

I pull it away quickly and turn around, "What?" I ask sharply.

"Damn, Chris always gets the hot and feisty ones. I want that," he says and grabs my wrist again, but this time I can't pull back.

Why does this always happen?

He pulls me close and presses his hand against my back, pushing me against him.

"I never noticed how beautiful you are..."

"Yeah?" I smirk, "I never noticed how weak you are..."

"Wha-" he starts before I sweep my leg under him, catching him off guard and making him fall.

I quickly pin his shoulders down and grab one arm and pull it to his back; then I sit on him. All while he screams like a little girl.

I lean down to his hear and say in a low voice, "Don't ever touch me again, got it?"

Chris walks in and stops in his tracks with a shocked expression. He laughs, "What are you doing?"

"Practicing self defense." I smile. Chris is so cute.

I stand up off of Taylor and he lays there for a second.

"Those self defense classes paying off?" Chris asks and slings his arm around my shoulders.

I nod in response. He laughs and kisses the side of my head, "God, you're awesome. I'm glad I married my best friend." He smiles and intertwines his hand over my shoulder with my hand.

"I'm glad you married your best friend too, I'd be lost." I smile.

After the show, I'm just laying in my bunk unable to sleep. Just thinking about Taylor and Sam and Ashton being here makes me nervous.

I know Chris will protect me at all costs, and he always has done the best he could to make sure I'm safe, I just over think everything.

I slide out of my bunk and walk quietly to the living area and sit on the couch. I pull my laptop from underneath it and plug my earbuds in.

I watch YouTube videos until about four in the morning when I feel the couch dip next to me.

I look up and pull one earbud out and smile at Chris, "Hi.." I whisper.

"Did you get any sleep?" He whispers back.

I shake my head slowly, "I, um, wasn't tired."

He rolls his eyes, "Nikki, of course you were, what's wrong?" He slides his arm around me and pulls me closer.

I don't want to cry, I really really don't, but I close my laptop, take out my earbuds, and quietly fall apart again in his arms. His arms are the only place I can do that...

He wraps both of his arms around me and calms me down quietly. I don't know how many times I've said it, but I'll say it again: I love him with all my heart.

"Wanna tell me what's wrong now?" He asks quietly and lifts my head so I'm looking at him.

"I guess it's just them being here..."

"Nicole, listen to me; I would protect you at any cost. If you think I'd ever let anything happen to you, you're so wrong. And you're always right," he winks, "I'd protect you if it's the last thing I do."

I cry even more because he cares so deeply.

"Are those happy tears or sad tears?"

"Happy," I laugh, "So I'm always right, eh?"

"Happy wife, happy life."

I roll my eyes and kiss his cheek, "Please don't ever leave me.."

"Never, baby... You and me."

Our first day of tour was an odd day, so we have a day off today. Weird, I know.

We get a hotel and I crash on the bed. Chris jumps on the bed next to me and wraps his arms around me.

I cuddle up close to him and knock out for the rest of the day.
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A/N
I HATE SCHOOL
SCHOOL HATES ME
GUESS WHO NEEDS SOME TUTORING

LMAO but for real I hope y'all are doing GREAT ☺️ also I'm wondering if I should give them kids again 🤔 I know y'all want it but I need ideas 😏