Twisted - Tangled Limbs Sequel (Shannon Leto Fanfiction)

Chapter 23

(Trigger Warnings:  Language and Sexual Content.)

(Missi's POV)

Brittany dragged me into a hipster store when we went shopping for what we needed for the tour.

'I think all I need are a pair of Chuck Taylor's, t-shirts, jeans and a couple flannels.' I chuckled as she tried interesting me in things I would never consider wearing.

'You have to look the part Missi.'

'There's no part. We're just tagalongs trying to blend. There will be enough rumors flying around when we keep showing up concert after concert. We don't need to stand out.'

'Who cares what anyone thinks? You'll be married soon. Do you really think someone from the engagement party isn't going to tell anyone?'

'No, but that doesn't mean it will be addressed publicly before or afterward.'

'I guess only timewill tell.'

'You do know there's a limit on how much you can take, right?' Shannon chuckled when we showed up at Jared's after our shopping spree.

'I guess.' I said.

'You'll need to pack extremely well or cut it in half.'

'Hey baby girl.' Jared greeted Brittany with a kiss. 'He's right you know?'

'We'll figure it out.' Brittany said. 'By the way, what's the plan for dealing with the rumor mill while we accompany you on tour?'

'Missi's a writer and she's doing a piece about touring. You're her assistant.' Jared said.

'And what about when word gets out they're engaged?' Brittany asked.

'We'll cross that bridge when we come to it.' Jared said, somewhat perturbed by her questions.

'So this is what life is like for you? Run until you can't hide anymore. That's pretty sad.' Brittany said as she left the room.

'I'll talk to her.' I said.

'Can I come in?' I asked knocking on the bedroom door.

'Sure' She replied.

'I had a hard time coping with the game of charades at first. What you need to understand is that it's for your own safety. It isn't all about them trying to protect their image.'

'So I have to make sure no one is around if I want to touch him?'

'Yeah, I know it sucks. But it's best in the long run.'

'Then why does it seem like he doesn't want anyone to know we're seeing each other?'

'Aw Brit. You need to get that out of your head and trust he knows what he's doing. He's been at this for a long time.'

'Yeah, well he's been at a lot of things for a long time.'

'Are you feeling insecure about the two of you all of a sudden? What's happened to the bold person I know and love?'

'She's afraid of getting her heart broken.'

'She shouldn't be. He's as confused as you are. I advised him to let his walls down. Maybe you should do the same.'

'Why didn't you tell me?'

'I didn't want to overstep my bounds, but I think you need to know so you can get past this. Just be yourself...okay?'