I Introduce The Selfish Machines

The First Punch

Kellie

"Toooonnnyyy, are you back her-" I stopped dead in my tracks.  Is that MY boyfriend kissing that red haired tramp?!?!

She won't get away with this, I scowled as I stormed through the hallway towards backstage.  I will end her.  If I can't have all of Tony's love, no one can.

VIc

"Check, check."  I spoke into the microphone. "Yeah that's perfect, thanks." I said, giving a thumbs up to our sound guy.

"You guys start warming up, im gonna go grab an extra pick."  Jaime and Mike nodded as they stretched their arms and bounced on their feet, getting pumped.

I turned the dark corner, and what I saw practically knocked the air out of my lungs.

Tony had his arm wrapped around Ari's wasit as her hand idly moved through his hair, their lips attatched.  My fists clenched as a pang of jealousy hit me.  I thought she was over him.  I thought she was starting to like me.  And more importantly, I thought Tony had a girlfriend?!?!

I moved back around the corner quickly as Tony released his grip on her waist and I heard them whisper quietly.  Uh oh, he's coming.  I turned around and started looking through our gear mindlessly as Tony came up behind me.

"Oh Vic, uh, I didn't know you were back here?"  He scratched the back of his neck awkwardly.

"Just looking for an extra guitar pick."  I said through gritted teeth.  It took every ounce of my strength not to turn around and punch him for probably ruining my chances with Ari.  Although I probably wouldn't stand a chance against Tony in a fight, he's got about five inches on me.

"I think they're in the box over there."  He said casually, walking passed me towards back stage.  "Grab one and hurry, we have one minute!"  He called over his shoulder, hurrying his pace.

"Okay, thanks."  I scowled at his back,  fumbling around for the pick.  

What is it about this girl that is making me fall head over heels?  I shook my head, running a hand through my hair.  All I know is i'm not going down without a fight.  This means war, Tony Perry.

Arianna

"Maybe you can't handle yourself, staring at me with your lips and tongue!"  Vic's raspy voice boomed from the speakers.  The crowd was going absolutely wild.

My cheeks still burned as I watched from backstage, trying to figure out if what just happened was real or not.  Tony's lips seemed pretty real.

Avery was bouncing up and down to the music, her hand still entwined in Alex's as his head bobbed to the rhythm.  They were adorable together.

"Thank you Warped Tour!!!!" You were amazing!! We love you!!"  Vic yelled, holding the mic to his lips with one hand and his guitar up in the air with the other.  Jaime, Tony, and Mike took a bow as the crowd erupted in cheers.

"You guys were great!!"  Avery said as the guys walked backstage, each one of them extremely sweaty.

"Yeah you guys killed it."  Alex added, giving them all highfives.

"Thanks guys."  Jaime said, wiping his face with a towel.  "Just wish it wasnt 110 degrees out here."  His face was practically dripping with sweat.

"Hey, we're Mexicans."  Mike chimed in.  "We work well in the heat."  Jaime smirked at him as he chugged a water bottle.

"Damn it's hot."  Vic said, tugging at his shirt.  He glanced over at me as he slipped his shirt over his head, exposing his tan chest and arms.  I saw a smile tug at his lips as he noticed how wide my eyes got as I scanned his toned chest.