Twisted - Tangled Limbs Sequel (Shannon Leto Fanfiction)

Chapter 13

(Trigger Warnings: Sexual content and language)

(Missi's POV)

'When is the tour?' I asked Shannon as we got in bed that night.

'In a couple months.'

'Where will you be going?'

'We're doing a short US tour, then Europe after a little break.'

'How long will you be gone?'

'What do you mean how long will I be gone? You're going with me.'

'What? Why?'

'Because that's what I want.'

'Oh, so you hadn't planned on asking me?'

'I thought you'd want to go.'

'I need peace and quiet every now and then and moving around constantly doesn't sound like fun. Besides, how would the fans like it if I tagged along? That might end up being a real hassle.'

'But it won't bother you being apart for months at a time?'

'I'm not saying that. I'd really like to go home and see my family now that no one's controlling my life. Not only that, I'm supposed to be planning a ceremony. I need to make arrangements to have my things moved too.'

It was the first time since we'd been back together that I wanted to scream. How could he not comprehend the last thing I needed was anyone directing my life again? Given the demands on his time during a tour how would he have time for me anyway? But I knew I'd miss him terribly.

'I see your point, but we can fit it in before I go on the US leg or during the break.'

'Fit it in? Really? Wow, how fricking romantic.'

'Fine, we'll skip it then if it's such a hassle.' He said and went downstairs.

I was so frustrated I cried. I was just starting to feel like I was on an even keel again. Having to deal with all that felt like being backed into a corner. Whenever I'd felt that way in the past, what followed was such extreme anxiety that it ruled my life and hindered my ability to function. Shannon hadn't known me back then and I feared he'd think less of me if it happened again. Going on tour would definitely be out of the question then.

I nestled into bed, hoping to shut out the world with an old standby—sleep. It afforded me the luxury of turning off and rebooting.

'Miss...baby are you awake?' Shannon whispered.

'Kinda.' I replied groggily.

'I think I've got this. We can hire a planner to help with the ceremony, which I'd like to have before leaving for Europe. I'd really like it if you came with me though. One concert is near Pittsburgh, and you could visit your family while I'm there and at venues nearby. Then you could join me again afterward. I talked to Brittany and she agreed to coordinate moving everything for both of you. She wants to get that wrapped up before the tour, since she's agreed to go along. That would also give you someone to hang with when I'm not available.'

'I guess that does make it all seem more doable.'

'I was hoping you'd agree.' He said distancing the space between us.

'It was so sweet of you to take the reins and figure everything out. I'd be happy to go with you then.'

'That's what I needed to hear.' He said snuggling against me with a hum. 'I didn't want to be without you for that long.'