Therapy: Life With Alex Gaskarth

Chapter 3

Cass was already there sitting with band members from Hey Monday (of course) We the Kings, Forever the Sickest Kids, and Mayday Parade."TRAVIS!" I yelled as one of my best friends ran toward me. He picked me up in a hug swinging me around.

"Oh god, I haven't seen you since like forever Sarah!" he yelled.

"I know! Were you avoiding me?!" I asked.

"Never!" he said laughing. We all sat down and everyoe greeted each other. I was sitting inbetween Travis and Jonathan Cook.

"Hey your bracelet is really cool Sar, where'd you get it?" Jonathan asked.

I smiled, "I actually made it. It's from the first three guitar picks I've ever used," I said proudly.

"Wow, it's awesome!" he said as everyone else admired it.

"Thank you Jonathan!" I smiled.

"Oh congrats on your baby Derek! Zack showed me her picture! She is adorable!" I said.

He smiled, "Thanks Sar, she'll be coming on tour in a couple weeks," he said and I smiled.

"So Sarah met a boy today," Jack stated before going back to eating. I glared at him as the table all turned toward me.

"You're cheating on me?!" Travis joked around. I rolled my eyes laughing at him.

"So, who is this mystery man?" Derek smirked. I rolled my eyes and told the story of what happened with Will.

"And so he's going to be backstage tonight," I finished. "Awww!" Cass said smiling. I just laughed.

"If he hurts you, we kick his ass," Austin said as the boys agreed. I laughed rolling my eyes. Across from me I saw Alex tense up again.

"Are you okay Alex?" I asked. He looked up with a worried look to his eye.

"Yeah, totally fine," he said.

I looked down as we finished up lunch. Boys were so confusing.

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I went to the door backstage to let in Will. Before opening up I took a deep breath and did a look over. I had on my black studded skinny jeans, black doc martins, and gray flowy tank top. My hair was straightened and my makeup had the "smokey eye" effect to it.

I opened the door to see Will, wearing black skinny jeans, gray hightop Nikes, a white v-neck, with a gray plaid shirt over it. God he looked so cute.

"Hey," I smiled at him. He gave me a hug, "Hi!" he said.

I led him down the different bands, showing him around and showing him where practices were.

"And this is the All Time Low dressing room," I said opening the door.I walked in to Zack tuning guitars, Alex and Jack playing thumb war, and Rian talking to Cass.

"Hey guys! This is Will, okay bye!" I tried to get out of there. Alex froze. Jack looked up and laughed.

"Woah, wait! Sit down a while," Rian said.

Nonetheless we sat down anyway.

"So...you're the boy who likes Sarah," Jack said folding his hands. I blushed and mentally cursed myself for bringing him in here.

"Jack Barakat why the-"

"Yeah, that's correct. She's a great girl," Will said. My mouth must have dropped a little bit from the shock.

"What are your intentions?" Alex questioned.

"Alex!" I scolded him. He just kept glaring at him.

"Well, I figured we'd start off tonight's date, get married tomorrow, kids next week?" Will joked. I laughed along with Zack, Rian, and Jack...but Alex stayed stoic.

I breathed easily as the conversations flowed and the band warmed up to him.

"Aw dude I like you! Feel free to come backstage anytime!" Rian said. Thank god he liked him. The only person who seemed like he didn't was Alex. Well...whatever. I didn't like Liz.

During the show, Will was so sweet, he would hold my hand, make me laugh, sing along, dance, I was having a lot of fun...but it just...wasn't Alex. As selfish as that sounds.

We went backstage again after the show and hung out again with the band. Alex was out on the balcony. So while Will was talking to my brother...I went outside and talked to him.

"Hey Lex," I said smiling.

He turned and gave me a small smile, "Hey," he said.

"Whatcha doing?" I asked. He took a deep breath.

"Just thinking," he said. I nodded looking at the stars.

"I'm flying Liz out for the next show," he said. My stomach dropped. I didn't wanna see her again. Ugh.

"That's cool. So do you like Will...honestly?" I asked.

He looked at me, "He's...there's something off about him. I don't know if I trust him," he said

"Why? You don't seem to trust any guy I show you," I joked.

He smiled, "Because I care about you is all," he said putting an arm around me.I smiled wishing I was with him. I turned around to see Will...not smiling might I add.

"I have to go now, can you walk me to my car?" he asked irritated. I nodded, puzzled.

"So did you have fun?" I asked. He nodded. "Do you wanna come to the show tomorrow?" I asked.

"Yeah," was all he said. I was still confused when we got to his car.

"Good! Because I think I-"

He cut me off by kissing me. Really roughly might I add. I pushed back a little bit.

"Will, I didn't..." I trailed off.

He threw his hands up, "I knew it! You and Alex. I saw you two on the balcony," he concluded.

I shook my head, "No! No, he has a girlfriend, that's nothing," I said. He still looked mad.

He grabbed my arm really hard, "Tell me you don't like him," he said.

"Will, you're hurting me," I said as tears stung my eyes. He grabbed my other arm tightly too, and spoke.

"TELL ME!" he yelled causing me to flinch.

"I don't like him like that!" I said. Seeing the worry in my eyes and realizing how tightly he'd been gripping me his face softened.

"Oh god. Sarah, I'm so sorry. My temper is awful sometimes. I'm really sorry," he said pulling me in for a hug.

I was still scared. I looked down to see my arms already bruising, and I'm pretty sure I was shaking.

"It's...okay," I choked out. He gave me one last hug and a kiss on the cheek before leaving.

I stood there after. Scared. What was I going to do? I did the only thing I could, I broke down and cried, before going back in making sure no one saw the tears.