Bad Intentions (Falling In Reverse)

One: Goodbye, Hello

Chapter One: Goodbye, Hello

~Bri~

Christofer and I stood between his tour bus and mine, hugging like this was the last time we’d ever see each other. He’s such a drama queen. It’ll only be a few months. And when we’re touring near each other, we’ll drive. It’s really no big deal. But I have a feeling he’s more worried about who I’m touring with, rather than how long.

“I don’t trust Ronnie.” Christofer whispered into my hair, confirming my previous thoughts. Chris told me about him and Ronnie’s first encounter a few months ago. And, although Christofer doesn’t use the word ‘hate’, if you described his feelings for Ronnie…that’d be the word to use. I have a feeling this has a lot to do with Ronnie Radke’s ‘I’ll fuck your girlfriend’ reputation, mixed with the dream I had. I’ll be honest, if my girlfriend was going on tour with Ronnie Radke…I’d be worried too. But don’t tell Chris that. He’ll flip shit.
 
I kissed his nose. “It’ll be fine.” I said with a smile. And, as far a I know, that’s the truth. Everything will be fine. I mean, it‘s not like we‘re sharing a tour bus; because we know how that ended last time…

“Time to go, man!” Jordan yelled, hanging from the window of Christofer’s tour bus.

“Alright!” Chris yelled back, giving him a thumbs up. He turned back to me, smiling sweetly. “I love you.”

I smiled, blushing slightly. Yes. Even after hearing him say those three words a million a one times…I still blush. So what?! “I love you back.”

He pulled me into a hug, squeezing me into his chest as he inhaled deeply. The sweet scent of cigarettes and cinnamon rushed into my nose, intoxicating me. I love how he smells. Ahh. Cinnamony cigarettes. “I miss you already.” he whispered, letting me step back a few inches.

“Awh, bro. You‘re gonna make me cry.” Alex snickered as he walked toward us with. “Don‘t worry, Man. I’ll keep an eye on Bri for you.” he said to Christofer, patting him on the shoulder with a reassuring grin. So we’re all on the same page, Christofer and Alex are friends now. And I mean good friends. Shocking, right?

“We gotta go!” Julz and Jordan screamed at the same time, but from different tour buses. I saw them smile at each other, waving goodbye. “NOW!” that one was just Julz. Her and her freaking attitude.

Chris kissed my forehead before giving Alex a ‘bro’ hug. “See you soon.” he said with a smile before stepping onto his tour bus.

Alex and I watched as the buses pulled out of ther parking lot, one by one. We The Kings, NeverShoutNever, The Ready Set. I smiled, knowing my friend’s were on those buses. It makes me sad not to be on tour with them anymore, not seeing them every day. But at the same time, I’m kind of relieved. I get a break from Christofer. And a break from him, is loooooong over due.

“Let’s go. We gotta be in Tenseness by four. Sound check.” Alex told me, pulling on my hand to guide me toward Merlin’s bus.

I stood there for a moment, watching as the buses disappeared onto the highway. “Okay.” I nodded, willing going with him.

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“Race you to the stage!” Jesse yelled as we stood at the end of a long hallway. According to the signs, the sound check stage is down here. The sound check stage is where we practice before the show, and hang out as well.

“You’re on.” I smirked at him, putting one foot in front of the other, getting ready to run.

“Oh three?” Aiden said from next to me, smiling. Surprisingly enough, Aiden isn’t as clichéd as I thought. He actually really nice, and even cool at times. Well, he’s nice when he’s not being all serious. And that’s rare.

Jesse and I nodded.

“One.” Aiden said, zipping up his jacket.

“Two.” the was Jesse.

“Three!” I yelled before bolting down the hallway at full speed. I was behind Jesse at first, so I pushing myself harder, and harder until I was in front of him. “Haha! Sucker!” I yelled to then as I continued to run. I was running to hard, I could hear the blood pumping through my veins. But that sound was soon drowned out and replaced by music thumping. I knew the song. I knew it by heart. But where were the vocals?

“Where the hell is Ronnie?” someone asked, screaming over the music as Jesse, Aiden, and I skidded to a stop in the door way.

“Sleep.” Oh my god. That’s Jacky Vincent. “Someone should get him up. We need vocals.” he said with an accent. That’s right…he’s from the UK. Never knew he had an accent though.

“No point in trying to wake him.” Someone said, walking past me. All I could see was spikey black hair. So, in theory, this could be anyone. “He‘s pretty much dead to the world.” the guy, turned toward us and I immediately realized who it was. Mika Horiuchi. “Who are you people?” he made a confused face, cocking his head to the side. The rest of the band looked at us, questioning as well. They probably think we’re groupies or something. Ew.

“Oh. Us.” I smiled innocently. “This is Aiden Alexander and Jesse Parks from Chasing Starz.” I said, point to them. “And I’m Bri Thomas from On The Wings Of Merlin.”

“Bri Thomas…Ingle’s girlfriend, yes?” Jacky asked.

“Yup, yup.” I nodded, smiling because Jacky Vincent knows who I am. “I know the lyrics to most of your songs, if you want me to stand in for Ronnie.”

“Get up here then.” that was Derek Jones, pointing to the mic with a grin. “We’re doing ‘I’m not a vampire’.”

I smiled at Jesse and Aiden before running onto the stage. Oh my god. I about to sing with Falling In Reverse. I took my hair out of the ponytail, shaking my bangs forward. If I mess up the song, at least I’ll look good. The song began with the drums, then the bass, guitar. But not keys, because Ronnie isn’t here. Jacky started that weird guitar riff, then there was my queue. “Well I’m not a vampire, but I feel like one. Sometimes, I sleep all day, because I hate the sunlight! My hands are always shaking, body is always aching in the darkness when I feed. Well  I can lure any woman that I want to in my bed. With me.” I almost laughed at those lyrics. This is exactly why Chris has a problem with Ronnie.

“Well I’m insane!
Well, I can feel it in my bones!
Coursing through my veins!
When did I become so cold?

For goodness sake!
Where is my self control?
If home is where my heart is,
Then my heart has lost all hope!” at this point, I was pretty much jumping around on the stage like I was at a show. My hair was flying everywhere, my head was starting to hurt, and I’m pretty sure this pitiful excuse for a practice stage was shaking.

“God bless all of you now!
Cause I'm going straight to Hell!
And I'm taking you down with me!
Cause you know damn well,” I closed my eyes, getting really close to the mic so I could whisper into it.

“I'm insane.
 Well, I can feel it in my bones.
 Coursing through my veins.
When did I become so cold?”

And I started jumping again. “I’m insane! Well, I can feel it in my bones! Coursing through my veins! When did I become so cold? For goodness sake! Where is my self control? If home is where my heart is, then my heart has lost all hope! All hope!”

When we finished, I was leaning on Derek’s shoulder, trying to catch my breath. I was dizzy from all the head banging, and out of breath from the screaming.

I heard someone start clapping. “I fall asleep for twenty minutes and you guys replace me with a chick? Jeez, I’m hurt.” That was Ronnie Radke. I knew it was.

“Maybe you should write a song about it.” Mika said in a joking tone.

“Ha, ha.” Ronnie rolled his eyes.

I jumped off of the stage, chains jiggling as my feet hit the floor. Yeah. I still dress like a Black Veil Brides member. What of it?!  “Since sleeping beauty is awake, my work here is done.” I said, walking toward the door. I noticed Jesse and Aiden already left. Alex probably called them. And believe me, if you're late for sound check...Woohoo. You don't wanna deal with Alex.

“Just a second, doll face.” Ronnie caught my arm, pulling me backwards. “Do you have a name?” he smirked.

“Here we go.” Mika rolled his eyes.

I pulled my arm away from Ronnie, raising an eyebrow at his tone. “Bri.”

“Beautiful name. I’m Ronnie Radke.” he smirked, grabbing my hand and kissing it with a smile.

“No shit, Sherlock.” I snatched my hand away again. “I love my boyfriend.” I reminded myself. “Bri Thomas, lead singer in On The Wings Of Merlin. I’m also Christofer Drew’s girlfriend.” I said with a smirk.

His whole attitude changed. “My bad.” he put his hands up in surrender. “Thought you were a groupie.”

“Not likely.” I laughed, turning around and walking toward the hallway again. It’s nearly time for our sound check up stairs. Also, if I say down here any longer…I’ll start thinking about that goddamn dream. Ugh. I really don’t need that right now.

“Let me know when you‘re single, yeah?” he yelled from behind me.

I chuckled. “Not gonna happen any time soon.” but right after I said that, some words popped into my head.

“Famous last Words.”

What the hell does that mean?

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Author’s Note: If you haven’t read the description yet, you should read it now! :D It’s pretty much the story line. (: Also, there is gonna be A LOT of tension between Bri and Ronnie. Be ready. ;)

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-Lexi Rain