The Swap // Denis Stoff

15

I wake up, slowly opening my eyes and looking to the ceiling. After all the carnage yesterday I just wanted to sleep a little longer today. We are travelling most of today and will reach the new destination later on tonight, so I just want to sleep. When the guys came back yesterday they couldn't find Danny. God, even thinking of his name makes me feel anxious. I turn my head slightly to look at Denis. He's sleeping soundly, snoring lightly. He's lying on his stomach and the side of his face is pressed ot the pillow. I stare at the half of his face that's exposed and notice every little detail. The little curly bits of his hair sweep over onto his cheek and the rest of it sticks up all ways. He's holding the pillow and his little nose ring moves slightly as he breathes.

I smile, thinking how through it all yesterday I finally told him I loved him, and my God I do.

I glance back around, noticing the card he told me to not open until I was alone. Well, technically I could be classes and alone right now because he's still sleeping. I reach up for it and try to open it silently. It makes a few noises and I look down to Denis, hoping it won't wake him. God, I feel like I'm not supposed to be doing this or something; I feel like I am breaking the rules!

I pull the card out of the envelope and look at it. It is black and gold and has the writing "To my gorgeous girlfriend" on it. I smile a little, it's lovely. I open it up and a piece of paper falls out. I leave it sitting on my lap as I read the writing. His writing is lovely; quite feminine for a guy. It looked like he put alot of effort into it.

Amber,

It's only been a matter of months since we met but from the second I seen you I knew we were going to be together. It was almost like you were sent to me, and I am so much happier now that you are in my life.

I hope you have a happy birthday princess, and I hope I get to spend many more with you.

All my love,

Denis

He has also drawn a silly little cartoon at the side of, what I assume, is me and him on a beach with our sunglasses on. I give a little snicker and pick up the piece of paper. I open it to find that it's an email. What the heck?

"Congratulations on your final payment Mr Stoff!" It says in bold black writing. I glance down and it looks like a generated email from... a travel company?

"Pack your bags, you're going to Greece!"

Oh. My. God.

I sit with my mouth hanging open, staring at the letter. I start to shake my bum, doing a silly little dance. I don't even care if I wake him up anymore. He's taking me on holiday! We're going on holiday! I squeal a little and I hear a titter next to me.

'Read the card then, huh?' Denis says as he rubs his eyes.

'Yeeeeeeeeeeeeees!' I say, freaking out. I jump down next to him and grab him in a chokehold. 'We're going to Greeeeeeeeeece!' I say, shaking him violently. 'Eeeeeeeeeeeee!'

I haven't been on a proper sun holiday for years. I've always been working! I don't even ask him what date we're going, I just continue to freak out.

But then it turns. I shoot up, sitting upright as I feel a pang in my stomach. The knowing feel of sickness washes over me and I feel it creeping up my throat. I panic, climbing over Denis and falling out of the bunk. I land on my knees and scramble up. I hear him calling on me but I don't give a fuck. I make a run for it to the bathroom and throw myself into it to find Ben sitting on it. I don't have time for this shit. He makes a very confused noise as I turn to the sink and vomit right into it.

'Ewwwwwww gross Amber! I'm trying to have a peaceful shit in here!'

I continue to spew into the sink; the smell of Ben doesn't exactly make it any better.'

'What the fuck?' I hear Denis say behind me.

'Dunno. Trying to have a shit here and she just comes storming in. No peaceful shit for me then!'

Denis laughs a little and walks over to me. I think I'm finished for now. 'I'll vom on your face the next time then Ben.' I say as we head out.

'What the fuck was that?' Denis asks, cocking his head.

'I don't know. I thought the bug I had passes but clearly not.'

I completely pass it off and go to get ready. I feel nauseous but not sick anymore. What the fuck?

That night we reach one of the lasts places for Warped. I don't even keep up where we are anymore; I just go with it. The guys get ready to head out to do some interviews in the park and I hang back. I still feel a little weird.

'I don't want to leave you here alone Amber.' Denis says, furrowing his brows. He looks at me with pursed lips, and to be honest I don't want to be here myself either. I still feel horrible so I can't go out but maybe it's for the best...

'Okay...' I say, going to stand.

'No don't get up, I'll call someone to come and keep you company?' He says, perking up a little.

'Sure.'

'What about Kellin?'

I nod my head and Denis phones him. 'He's coming now.'

'Cool.' I smile. After minutes there's a knock on the door and Kellin walks in. He greets all the guys and they pile out, giving me a wave. Denis kisses my nose.

'Won't be long babe.' He says, giving me a wink.

Kelling and I get settled and I tell him all about what happened the other night. He looks so angry and then realises why Denis called him to come here. We sit and chat and I tell him how poorly I'm feeling.

'I've been sick this morning. I feel like shit. I'm always nauseous and I just don't have an appetite at all.' I slump down, defeated. He offers me some meds and I decline. I usually just ride sickness out. This one has been creeping up for so long though.

'Maybe you're pregnant.' He laughs, clearly joking.

'As if!' I laugh back.

But wait.

the realisation hits me like a ton of bricks. This is how... it felt before.

I feel my eyes widen and I stare into the distance. Kellin catches me.

'Wait. Don't tell me...'

I turn around to him, eyes wide. I stand up, fumbling for my phone to check the date. I scroll back to last month and look intensely for the date I started my period. I glance at this month and realise that I haven't taken it yet... I'm 10 days late. I turn around and look at Kellin, who is staring back at me.

'Oh shit.'

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omg i have been writing a few more chapters and in the next couple of chapter there's some mad curveballs. keep reading d00dz. luv yous x