Hayley's POV
I checked the time and saw it was five o' clock. The sun was going down and I was ready to get comfy in bed. My plans were cancelled when Steve-O called and told me to hurry to the lobby. I got dressed immediately and rushed down to the lobby. I hopped out of the elevator trying to tie my sneakers.
Steve-O spotted me and quickly caught me with his arms "The hell are you doing?"
"I thought there was an emergency you fool."
He started to laugh and he shook his head "No, there's no emergency. We all just got here for a small stunt."
I nodded and finished tying my shoes "So what's the stunt?"
Steve-O looked at me "Roller disco truck."
My eyebrows shot up out of instinct "Alright, I'll set up my camera."
He pecked my lips and I followed him out to the parking lot. I cleaned the lens and messed around with the zoom.
Knoxville smiled and waved at me "Look who decided to show up!"
I rolled my eyes and smiled "Be quiet Knoxville."
He laughed and went back to whatever he was doing. Suddenly a huge truck pulled up and Preston hopped out. He went around the back and opened it up.
Knoxville strolled over to me in his roller skates "Hayley we need your help to decorate the inside of the truck with these streamers."
I sighed and nodded "Alright, Steve help me up please."
Steve-O nodded and gave me a boost into the truck. I looked around and noticed everything was already decorated.
"Guys everything is set up?"
Knoxville snickered and all the guys piled in on roller skates. My eyes widened and Preston shut the truck door.
That's The Way I Like It started blaring from speakers and strobe lights turned on. The guys were going in circles in the truck with their disco attire on.
The truck then began to move and we were getting knocked all over the place. I quickly grabbed onto the streamers and held on for dear life.
Steve-O grabbed onto me and I closed my eyes until the truck came to a quick stop. The door opened and Preston was laughing. I glared at Knoxville and flicked his nose before he got up.
"You set me up ya jerks!"
He laughed and I stumbled out of the truck. I grabbed onto Lance's shoulder and caught my balance.
The guys were all laughing and laying down while I attempted to shake off the dizziness.
I heard Steve-O laughing "Hey I think this is as close as we'll get to a drunk Hayley."
I flipped him off and playfully pouted "I was tricked."
He hugged me and laughed "Admit it, wasn't it fun?"
A loud laugh escaped my mouth "Oh yeah totally, nearly getting squished by a bunch of dudes is a dream come true."
Steve-O pecked my lips "Yeah, you only wanna get squished by me."
I rolled my eyes and pecked his lips back before pulling away "You're a nerd."
Later on that night my phone rang and it was an unknown number. I furrowed my eyebrows and walked away from where the guys were filming.
I answered quickly answered before the last ring "Hello, who is this?"
"Yes, hello this is Stevie Nicks' manager. This is Hayley Anselmo?"
I nearly choked on my water "Oh my god..yeah this is she. Oh my god you're her manager?!"
The voice on the other end laughed "Yes, Stevie saw your work in a magazine and loved it. She would like to know if you'd be interested in joining us on tour to take pictures."
My jaw hit the floor "That's so awesome oh my god, I'd love that but-"
My mind ruined my excitement with thoughts of the guys. What would they say? Would they be mad at me? What about Steve-O?
The voice brought me back to reality "Miss. Anselmo are you there?"
"Y-yeah I am I'm just shocked. Would I be able to get back to you with an answer. I'm currently working on a project but this is an amazing opportunity I'd hate to turn down."
"Sure, take your time. Get back to us by the end of the week."
I wrote down all the information on a napkin and stuffed it in my sweater pocket.
Before I could reply the person on the other end hung up. My jaw was hanging open so far I could probably catch flies.
"Hey Hayley- whoa what's wrong?"
I quickly looked up and saw Bam "Oh uh..hey Bam sorry just day dreaming."
"You sure everything is alright?"
I nodded and slowly walked away. I didn't wanna bring it up just yet. I'd tell the guys after dinner.
Steve-O's POV
I noticed Hayley coming towards the dinner table. I smiled and moved my hoodie so she could sit beside me.
"Hey babe." I kissed her cheek and she didn't smile as big as she usually does.
"Hey Steve, how was filming?"
My mind was confused, I didn't understand why she was being so weird.
"You were there babe..remember? Knoxville and his rocket skates?"
She laughed awkwardly and loudly "Oh yeah! That's right! You're right."
I raised my eyebrow and Chris looked at her confused.
Chris cut in "You feeling okay Anselmo?"
She froze in the middle of looking at the menu "Y-yeah why? Why does everyone think something is wrong?"
Jeff placed his Dr. Pepper down and eyed her "You don't normally act like this. You also don't laugh like that. That was a fearful laugh."
Everyone was now focused on her. You could cut the tension with a knife.
She sighed loudly "What is this? Twenty questions or some shit?!"
Dunn's eyes widened "You even swore!"
I placed my hand on Hayley's hip and kissed her head "Let's go talk outside."
She sighed and pulled away "I'm gonna go back to the hotel. Enjoy dinner."
When she got up and stormed away a piece of paper fell from her pocket. Out of curiosity I picked it up and unraveled it.
A lump formed in my throat when I read it "Dudes..she's looking for a different job."
Jeff took the paper from my hand and read over it "It might be an offer. We have to talk to her."
I stared at my plate with mixed emotions. I felt angry, sad and confused. Chris nudged my shoulder and patted my back.
"I'm sure she won't leave us dude.."
I stared at him "How do you know? She's my fucking girlfriend."
With that I got up and left the table. I went back to my hotel room and dug through my suitcase looking for my bowl.
Once I found it, I sat on the balcony and got high off my ass.
--time jump to the next day!--
Hayley's POV
I felt around in my sweater pocket looking for the napkin I wrote things down on. My heart began to race when I couldn't find it. There goes any chance I have of bonding with Stevie Nicks. I rubbed my face and searched the whole room but it was nowhere to be found.
Soon a knock on the door interrupted my search party. I quickly opened the door and the whole crew stood there. My uncle Jeff held up the napkin and nodded towards it.
"Explain?"
I stuttered and frowned "It's an offer..I don't know if I'm even gonna take it."
I felt Steve-O's eyes burning through my body. It hurt.
Bam sighed "Cut the girl some slack..It is an amazing opportunity."
I chewed on my lip and swallowed the lump in my throat "I love you guys so much I just don't know yet.."
Steve-O scoffed and walked away "Nice.."
My eyes filled with tears "Wait Steve-"
Chris stopped me "You both need space..take time to think and give him time to think."
I nodded and wiped my eyes. They all walked away and left me to stand there all alone in the doorway. I never expected my life to turn into such a roller coaster but guess what? Now it is.
