The Flood (Sequel to The Calm)

Space Enough To Grow

Tony's P.O.V

There was never a day I thought I would be able to move on from Maxine but it happened while I was on tour. Ever since I met Erin we have been texting non-stop and have become very close. She's even come out to a few shows on tour and spent time with me. Eventually I worked up enough courage to ask her to be my girlfriend. Everything she does reminds me of Maxine, I guess that's why I fell for her so hard.

"Tony it's time to catch the flight back home now." Vic says, shaking me from my thoughts. I nod my head and grab my backpack, heading towards the jet bridge. In a matter of hours I would see Erin again and meet up with Maxine.

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"Aren't you stoked to be home dude!?" Jaime says excitedly while shaking my shoulders. I don't give him a response because my eyes are scanning the terminal looking for the beautiful brunette I call my girlfriend. My eyes finally land on her standing by a magazine stand looking down on her phone. I shove Jaime away from me and make my way over to her. "I missed you." I say, smiling in front of her. She looks up from her phone and gives me a smile that flashes all her teeth. "Tony!" Her arms wrap around my waist and her head buries into my chest. "I missed you too."

Maxine's P.O.V

"What do you mean no, Austin? I'm mature and old enough to make my own choices." I snap at him. He's sitting on my bed watching me towel dry my hair, I knew if I told him what I'm doing today he would overreact. The next few weeks are going to be busy for me, the band and I have so much to do before we go on our first tour. Of Mice & Men are recording their new album and Austin is leaving for New Jersey soon to record, so we are lucky for this little time we have with each other.

"No is no Maxine, I don't trust or like him as of lately. It's already bad enough I had to see you talking to that fucking piece of scum last night but this too? Fuck no." He doesn't even look bad for saying things this harsh to me. Call me stupid for forgiving Michael but I've had enough shit in my life and I don't really have time to hold a grudge over someone. Sure what he did to me was really fucking horrid and sure he did leave an emotional scar in my life but fuck I just want everything to be peaceful now.

"Okay Austin, I know you can never forgive him but he did those things to me not you and if I choose to forgive him it's my choice not yours alright. Now you could either stop being a fucking crybaby and get your ass of my bed and into the shower or you can stay here while I go meet Tony and then go meet the band." I am not angry with him, just annoyed that he is a little too protective over me, but I love him and I can never deny that.

"Fine." He growls before getting off of my bed and heading towards the bathroom. In all seriousness I do not want to deal with his attitude all day. My phone buzzes on the dresser which makes me get off my ass. I have to be out of here in 30 minutes so Austin needs to hurry up.

Daniel N. : We have a photo shoot apparently at 5 and then practice at 7. See you then? :)

Well I guess my whole day has been planned out for me today. Austin finally reappears from the bathroom as I'm sliding my jeans up my legs. "Well we have to leave in 15 minutes so you need to hurry up." I say without even glancing at him. The rips in my jeans become more interesting then looking at him right now. When I look back up he's already dressed and staring at me, he is being weird now. "Um let me put a new shirt on and then we'll go." I grab a black t-shirt from my dresser and slip it on. "Let's go."

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I walk into IHOP with Austin close behind me, this is where Tony wanted to meet up from some reason. The hostess leads us to a table in the back by the windows, Tony's tattoos are automatically recognizable but the brunette next to him isn't. I don't really know what to say except for the fact that she is stunning. "Hey bud," I say tapping on Tony's shoulder. He turns around and looks at me before his face lights up. "Max!" Tony practically lifts me off the ground when he gives me a hug that almost crushes my insides. Austin stands there with a small smile on his face which warms my insides, at least I know he'll be cordial with Tony.