Chapter two: Friends, booze and a day with James

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You forgot to text me :O x” the text read

“um sorry x” I replied

“nope,i see how it is :( x”

“no im really sorry forgive me, it was um Ronnies fault x”

“liar :P and its fine really you have had a busy day”

“oh gosh I know right, I don't get how you guys cope with it as well as perform”

ah you get used to it”

“well thats good to know I guess”

“haha well you best get some sleep its another busy day tomorrow”

“ok night James”

“night  Alison”

I put my phone under my pillow and I was soon asleep. The next day I woke up rather early, I was the first one up so I grabbed some clean clothes, my wash stuff and my towel and I headed to the shower, once I was showered I got dressed in my Blood on the dance floor t-shirt, my skinny jeans with the chains and I put on converse, although I really want to wear my christian louboutin shoes it is a festival so best not to. Once I was dressed I did my make up and my hair, then went to the fridge, they had no food, as in the fridge was empty, The driver had just woke up so I went and asked him to go to a supermarket so I could go get some food, he drove to the supermarket, I made sure everyone was still asleep then headed to the shop, I grabbed a big trolly and began to shop, I ended up buy loads, I got my favourite things first, such as tea bags, galaxy chocolate. Once id got my two things I went on a major food shop, I got loads of ready meal type things, fruit (not that they will eat it)  loads of sweets, Fizzy drinks, energy drinks, crisps chocolate, milk, and I snuck a bottle of vodka in for me too, I paid for it all then headed back to the bus, the bus driver helped me with the bags, I then started putting everything away, just as I put the last item into the cupboard and put my bottle of vodka in my suitcase everybody woke up, “Typical” me and the bus driver said at the same time, “what is” Ronnie said ruffling his hair, “nothing” I said, he walked over to the kettle turned it on “shit I forgot coffee” I said, “oh well we can go get some, and what do you mean you forgot, they all started opening cupboards and the fridge and freezer, “oh ok, why and when did you go food shopping we were gunna go later” Ronnie asked, “well I woke up early and decided id go, plus its the least I can do” I said smiling, “thanks” they all said bombarding me with hugs, “saves us from doing the most boring job ever”  jacky said,  “well you guys best go actually put some clothes on, though you are all really fit, you still need to put clothes on” I said “fine” they all said disappearing back to their bunks, I made my self a cup of tea, and quickly added a drop of vodka (yes i'm weird) I drank my cup of tea, and relaxed a bit, soon we had arrived at the venue I jumped off the bus and headed over to the Merch tents to help them set up the Falling in Reverse merch tent, “there we go you can be merch girl, we have a merch guy so we need a merch girl” Ronnie said walking up to us, “oh ok”  I replied, putting the final shirt designs on the back,  “are you really going to sell my merch in a blood on the dance floor tee” Ronnie said pointing at my top, “um yes, and I refuse to change it” I said placing some wrist bands on the table, “only just got the job and you already refuse to do something tut tut” he joked, “well you will get over it” I said, “i guess so, anyway i'm going back to the bus, you coming, mr merch guy can hold the fort for now” he said, “um I guess” I followed Ronnie back to the Falling in reverse bus once we were back he went to his room, and I was left with the guys, I went and got my vodka, poured a lot in my glass of coke and downed it, I then went back to the guys and just sat there until I decided it was time for a cigarette, “i'm going for a walk, i'll be back in a bit” I said disappearing off the bus, as soon as I was far enough away I pulled out my cigarettes that I had slipped into my pocket, I lit one up and carried on walking, most people had the merch tents set up now as the gates were about to open so I thought id do a little bit of shopping seen as I took some money out this morning.  I went straight to the Emilys army merch tent and bought 2 t-shirts, a cd and a badge, I then went to the breathe carolina tent and bought a hoodie. Before I knew it my Cigarette had finished so I lit another one, I went to the blood on the dancefloor tent and bought a hoodie and a bandanna, I then went to the Asking Alexandria tent, where I bought cd's, skateboard stickers, badges, patches and another hoodie. “i didnt know you smoked” came a familiar voice from behind me, “i don't its your imagination” I said putting it out. “i won't tell Ronnie” James said, “good because I have a feeling I may die” I said, “hmm, wanna go get a drink?” James asked, “sure but I need to drop this stuff off back at the bus” I said lifting the many bags I had in my hands, “here let me take them” he said taking the bags off me, “now lets go get a drink”, I followed james until he stopped on the bar that had just opened, “Beer please” he said,  at least im not the only early drinker, “and you ali?” he said, “um vodka and coke please” I answered vodka was definatly my weakness, I couldnt not drink it, it kept me sain when I was on my own, when my brother died, when sam was sent down and when my dad sold the house, I kinda drank it now because if I didnt I felt weird. I sipped my drink rather then my usual downing it, “so at least im not the only one who drinks early” James said, “haha I was thinking the same thing” I said, “well if you like drinking so much you should join us for the party we are having tonight, though it means you will have to stay on the AA bus?”, “i'll have to speak to Ronnie as I am the merch girl now yay” I joked, “haha well we will be at the next place in time for you to set up” James said, “so lets go talk to Ronnie” I said downing my drink, “ok” James said doing the same with his drink.

 “Ronnie, is it ok if I stay with James tonight” I asked, “yes just make sure you're safe and dont forget you have to help set up merch now” he replied, “i didnt say I was sleeping with him and I wont” I laughed, I grabbed a small bag, threw some clothes in it then went back to James who still had the stuff I bought earlier, I took the bags off him put them on my bunk, grabbed the hoodies and my vodka then went back to James, “right we shell go shove your stuff on the bus and go see some bands, any one in particular today, “um Motionless in White, Breathe carolina, you guys, and possibly Escape the Fate but dont tell Ronnie” I said, “ok we can see all them” he replied, he took my bag disappeared into the bus then came back, “off we go” he said, I pulled out my fags (cigarettes im sick of typing it so il use the work fags or smokes from now on) and lit one up, we walked towards the main stage where Motionless in white were about to play, when we got there I put my fag out then we went backstage. Motionless were amazing, next up was breathe Carolina so we didnt have to move, they were pretty awesome too,  I decided to go get some drinks I got James a beer, and I got me 2 vodkas and coke and a Jagerbomb, I down one glass of vodka and coke and downed the jager bomb I then went back to James handed him his drink then sat with him watching some random band that he liked. About an hour later Danny appeared with Sam, Cameran and ben, “dude time to play” Danny said, “ok man” James said getting up, “i'll be back in a bit” he said walking over to his drum kit that had just been set up, the crowd screamed as Asking Alexandria entered the stage, They started off with Reckless and Relentless, then it was someone somewhere, then to the stage, next it was not the American average, then the final episode, then the prophecy and lastly a single moment of sincerity, they all ran off stage all sweaty, and pulled me into a group hug, “EWWWWWW” I shouted, “haha your lucky i'd kill to be in your place now” Andy Beirsack said walking past, “oh my god” was all I could say, “hi” he said, “so you staying to watch?” he asked, “yeah I guess” I answered, soon all BVB stuff was on the stage and they were all here, oh my, Ashley, CC, Jinxx, Jake and Andy. I had my hair cut like ashleys but it always ended up looking  like CC's (true story folks I did get my hair cut like the purdy boy, and it does look like CC's) they all did some group warm up thing then ran on stage, James had disappeared so I just stood raving on my own, he soon reappeared though with Vodka and coke for me, he was being such a gentle man. When BVB finished James grabbed my hand and shot Ashley Purdy a really dirty look, I was really confused but was all so shocked the James was holding my hand, eek fan girl moment. Ashley shot James a what look and then walked off, “what was that” I questioned, “oh nothing” he said keeping hold of my hand as Falling in reverse came backstage ready to go on, “thought you weren’t going to sleep with him” Ronnie whispered in my ear, “i'm not, and I have not” I said “we are just friends” I said, “good” Ronnie said running on stage, why was it good. Once FIR had finished I said bye to Ronnie then went to buy more drinks I did the same as before then returned back to the stage, after some band i'd never heard of it was time for Escape the fate, Craig kept giving me dirty looks and I couldnt understand why and as I was slightly typsie and didnt give a care in the world to what I said I decided to go ask him, “What is your problem?” I asked, “um nothing” craig replied, “well stop bloody staring at me” I yelled, “well sorry, go hang around with Ronnie Madcase” he snapped “um I think you will find I came to see escape the fate because even though I deny it I still like the music, but I think I have changed my mind now so I shell leave, well done craig mabbit you just lost another fan, I hope you have a nice day good bye” I said walking off, James caught up with but only because I had stopped at the bar again, Jager bombs and vodka and coke to cheer me up, “dude dont get to drunk we do have a party later” James said taking my jagerbomb off me and downing it, “now back to the bus and see if we can sober you up a little bit” he said careingly “i am sober just pissed off” I said standing up, “i can hold my brooze you know I do drink enough of it” I said walking towards the AA bus with James right behind me. We soon got back to the bus I went and sat on Danny who was expecting it, “your lucky your light” he said, “and why is that mr waterspout?” I said, “somebodys typsie” Ben said sitting with us, “am not” I said back. “i have always called Danny, Danny Waterspout, I don't know why but ask my friend Sam” I said, “um ok, anyway what you been up too” Danny asked, “well Alison pissed off craig, but it was kind of his fault” James laughed, “oh god really?” Ben asked, “yup” I said, I got up off of danny and walked to James bunk as thats where my stuff was, I grabbed my bottle of vodka and downed a bit, I then placed it back in my bag grabbed a hoodie then went back to the guys, “soooo whens the party starting” I asked, “now” said Jayy and Dahvie when they came in the bus. We all started drinking loads and the last thing I remember was lying on everyone and being pushed on the floor.

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