September 9th. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Josh's POV
I sat, staring blankly at my drums. It finally all hit me. I almost died. I almost lost Melanie. I almost lost everything. All for a high that isn't worth losing Melanie too. I love her. I have to tell her how I feel.
There was a sudden tap on my shoulder.
It was Tyler. "Hey Josh, You doing okay?" He sat on the floor next to me "that was the first time I didn't scare you when I wanted your attention."
"Yeah, just a little distracted that's all."
"What's distracting you?" He ask resting his head on his hands.
"I love Melanie." I had finally said it out loud and it felt amazing. Like I was no longer lost. I've finally found the one. "You think I should tell her?"
"Only if you truly feel that." He smiled. Tyler was always the one who I went to for advice with feelings, and he was always right.
The doors to the arena swung open, the metal doors hitting the walls making a loud clashing noise.
Melanie stormed through the doors. She looked very unhappy.
Her big brown eyes filled with tears, and there were mascara stains from past tears. I could hear her sniffling as she got closer.
"Melanie, babe, what's wrong?" I stood up and walked over to her "Mel I have to tell you something" I was about to take her into my arms, but she stopped me.
"How could you! How could you! How could you!" She said in between sobs.
She pounded her fists on my chest, as tears ran down her cheeks.
"Mel, slow down. What is it?" I grabbed her arms to stop her from hitting me "you have to tell me what's wrong so I can help".
She broke her arms out of my grip and pushed me back "How dare you threaten to kill someone while on drugs and treat them like the scum of the earth!"
"Melanie, what are you talking about?" Melanie stared at me with wide eyes.
"I am so not canceling another show for a low life druggie like you." She took a paper out of her bag and began tearing it up. It was our contract that let me and Tyler open for her.
"You better be gone after the show tonight or I'm calling the police." She walked out of the room and it was dead silent.
"What the hell Josh!" Tyler stood up "what does she mean you tried to kill someone?" He pushed me back, nearly causing my to fall down.
"I didn't try to kill anyone" I pushed him back, actually causing him to fall to the ground.
I didn't expect anything when he got back up but he somehow managed to punch me in the jaw.
His knuckles were bleeding and he was out of breath. He was about to come back for more but we were interrupted by Debby who was standing in the doorway of the arena.
"Josh I did something bad" Debby was in tears. I knew she was the one behind the whole Melanie meltdown.
"Were you the one who told that bullshit story to Melanie??"
She nodded. "But it's only because I know she's not right for you, and I'm trying to protect you" she wrapped her arms around me but I quickly rejected the hug and walked away.
I couldn't believe Debby was taking everything away from me again. I've tried so hard to make things right and be unproblematic. I don't see the point anymore.
(I'm sorry these are getting lame, but do hope you're all still enjoying them -Q)
