fight this fatal attraction (cricky)

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writer's block sucks but i finally want to write this fic again yay 

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The first few dates of the tour had been difficult – the van had broken down countless times due to them having to choose between paying for gas or paying to eat, amps had fallen and smashed, strings had been broken, and overall, Chris along with the rest of the guys were pretty happy when they were finally home for a week-long break.

Chris is also lucky to live alone without a roommate, as he thinks being cramped in a tiny van with four other guys is usually enough human interaction, and he doesn't need more at home. Despite the fact they're on a "break" Chris still needs to work on writing and recording and emailing venues asking if they can play. He prepares himself a coffee to get him through it, switching on his laptop. He puts on his headphones and blocks himself out from the rest of the world, getting immersed.

After a while Chris can't help but get writer's block, drained of his creative energy and not wanting to even listen to his own songs anymore. To do something more mundane, he checks his social media, browses Youtube videos, before checking his Myspace, noticing a request:

Ricky Horror wants to be your friend!

It's the boy from a few nights ago, who Chris talked to and who said he liked their show. If Chris is being completely honest, he hasn't been able to stop thinking about him and he doesn't know why. Every time Chris looks into the audience he's searching for him, eyes scanning the crowd for a short boy with blue eyes and jet black hair. But he doesn't find him.

Chris immediately approves the request, and can't help but click through his profile. Ricky's originally from Seattle but moved to Scranton, he's 22, likes horror movies, religiously listens to HIM and AFI, and plays guitar and bass. Chris notices they have almost everything in common.

Suddenly, a message pops up from Ricky:

rickyxhorror: Hey! What's up man?

iwantyourskullsxx: hey (: currently writing and glad to be back at home haha, you? was cool to meet you the other night!

Chris doesn't know why responding to Ricky makes him feel nervous and self-conscious, but it does. He doesn't want to say the wrong thing and make himself look like an idiot in front of him.

rickyxhorror: That's awesome! I'm just chilling :p Was cool to meet you too Sledgehammer (;

iwantyourskullsxx: haha hey don't make fun of my dumb names when your second name is horror

rickyxhorror: Boom roasted.

iwantyourskullsxx: dude was that an office reference?? ok you're even cooler now :p

rickyxhorror: I'm pretty much obsessed.

iwantyourskullsxx: same!! i marathon it all the time

rickyxhorror: Lol, maybe we could watch it together some time

Chris doesn't know if Ricky's just saying that or if it's an actual invination, but some part of Chris hopes it's the latter as he wants to get to know Ricky more and hang out with him. Yet at the same time he doesn't want to come off as desperate or clingy. Why is he overthinking this so much anyway? It's like he's back in high school fretting over whether the chick he likes is giving him signals or not.

iwantyourskullsxx: well me and my friends have regular office watching sessions while eating takeout haha, you could always come along

rickyxhorror: Honestly that would be really cool, I just moved here and would be good to meet new people. Also, not to sound like a fanboy, but hanging out with the singer of one of my favorite bands would make it even cooler haha.

Chris can't help the smile that forms on his face reading Ricky's message.

iwantyourskullsxx: awesome! and dude i'm flattered we're one of your favorite bands, thank you :o and nah the fanboying is cute lol

As soon as Chris hits 'enter' he instantly regrets it, and feels like the color has drained from his already pale face. Why did he have the use the word 'cute'? It sounds like he's flirting.

rickyxhorror: You're welcome, and haha I prefer looking spooky over cute :p

rickyxhorror: Anyway, I have to go now, but talk to you/see you soon?

Chris feels simultaneously relived at the conversation ending, because it means no more awkwardness on Chris' part, and disappointed, as he enjoys talking to Ricky.

iwantyourskullsxx: yeah of course! in fact we have another show in pa next week why don't you come and we can hang after?

Chris tries to ignore the hopeful anticipation beating in his heart as he waits for Ricky to reply.

rickyxhorror: yeah that would be great! see you then :D

If Chris is being honest, he wasn't looking forward much to going back on tour, was starting to get discouraged by the insults thrown at them and the way nothing seemed to be going right. However, now he suddenly can't wait.