CC's pov
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Andy was sifting through the movies and Ashley was casting knowing glances at me as I sketched in my notebook.
*RING RING RING*
"I gotta take this it's Ella." Jake sighed grimacing. We nodded and Andy loaded up a movie while Jake trotted to the back room. It felt like an agonizingly long time while we waited.
"This can't be good." Ashley mumbled. I looked down trying to avoid his gaze.
Let me explain why Mr. Purdy's being a creeper, A couple days ago I told him about the massive crush I have on Jake. Ever since he smirks at us whenever we're in the same room. It's been really annoying since we're on tour and I cant get the fuck away from him without making a scene.
Jake's pov
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"You're breaking up with me?" I repreated in disbelief.
"Yes! You fucking cheated on me with Jinxx!" She yelled. I cringed, I didn't know where she had gotten that information but she was wrong. I would never cheat on her, or anyone.
"That's it! We're over!" She yelled before the phone cut off. Tears pricked at my eyes. What the hell? I had never been with any of my bandmates romantically. I fought back tears as I walked back out to the living room of the bus. I sat with my head in my hands.
CC's pov
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Well shit. Jake did not look hapy at all. He looked ready to break down.
"Jake?" Andy asked worriedly.
"I need a minute." Jake said in a strained voice before heading to his bunk. I looked helplesly at Ash.
"Well? Go do something." Ash urged giving me a light shove. I nodded and snagged two cans of Monster before walking to Jake's bunk.
"Hey Jake?" I asked knocking on the wall next to the bunk.
"What do you want CC?" Jake asked with a sniff.
"I want to help but I thought I'd start with getting you a drink." I said quietly sitting next to him. He sighed and leaned against the wall as I handed him a Monster. We sat in silence sipping our drinks before Jake cleared his throat.
"Ella broke up with me." He said quietly. My eyes widened, damn no wonder he was upset.
"She said that I cheated on her with Jinxx." He said looking down.
"Anything else?" I asked gently.
"No, just that. She was so mad." He sighed. I gave him a concerned look.
"Jeez, man I wish I could do something." I sighed resting a hand on his shoulder.
~One week later~
"Hey Jake?" I asked worriedly. Jake had locked himself in the back room like two hours ago. He still hadn't gotten over Ella yet, in fact it had gotten worse.
"Jake, we gotta go. We're gonna be late for sound check." I informed him.
~At the show~
Playing the drums for 'The Legacy' was invigorating. I snapped my head back with particular force and I felt a small snap.
My mind flodded with panic as the world slowed an blurred around me. Sounds became muffled, or painfully clear. My drumsticks slipped from my limp hands and clattered to the floor as I toppled backwards off my stool. The music fell silent as I hit the floor and my mind went numb. My head cracked against the floor but all I could do was stare dazedly at the ceiling while my bandmates crowded around me.
Jake's pov
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"CC!!" I screamed bolting towards him and throwing my guitar off. I heard it crash on the floor but I didn't care. CC had passed out with his eyes open, His breathing was shallow and irregular and my heart plummeted as I felt his pulse. The crowd was silent in horror as Andy yelled for a medic.
~Three Days Later~
I paced the waiting room floor anxiously. The doctors said they were pulling CC out of the medical coma today. And I would be the first band member to see him.
"Mr. Pitts?" A doctor asked. I looked up hopefully.
"He's asking for you." The doctor said with a smile. I had to restrict myself from running as I was led down the hallway to CC's room. He was sitting up in bed talking to a doctor. He was nodding cheerfully as the doctor asked him to move his fingers and roll his neck. I felt like the weight of the world had been lifted from my shoulders.
"Oh hey Jake." CC said seeing me. I smiled at him letting out a breath. I walked to the side of his hospital bed and hugged him tightly. He laughed in suprise as I burried my face in his neck getting a smell of his cologne under the heavy scent of the hospital disenfectants.
When I pulled away CC smiled at me.
"Missed me?" He laughed.
"Shut up." I mumbled impulsively pulling him into a kiss. His eyes widened in shock before he looped an arm around my neck and the doctors left awkwardly.
