The Truth in Cliche (Falling in Reverse and Escape the Fate FanFic) Sequel to Not Good Enough

9. Mistakes and Doubletakes

Carter's POV:

Oh no. Oh no, oh no, oh no.

He tasted Craig's cigarettes in my mouth.

This is beyond wrong. I kissed him, FIVE MINUTES after kissing another man.

Oh my god.

Have I really stooped that low? I've done some horrible things to Ronnie, but this is an all new kind of fucked up. How could I do that to him? This man saved me from a drug overdose, he saved me from being raped, he saved me from my mom, he saved me from depression, he helped me through my suicide attempt, he helped me get my band together, and he's kept me alive this far. He helps me eat normally, he loves me even more than I love myself.

And I cheat on him.

I let him taste another man from my lips. That man being his number one enemy at the moment.

I'm a disgusting person.

The worst part?

I regret nothing.

That kiss with Craig was amazing. It sparked something in me. Something that made Ronnie happy too. So maybe, maybe it is okay. I won't let it go any further than kissing. I mean, I kiss Zizzy, Runt, and Jacen. Kissing Craig is no different, right? Right. He's just a friend.

"Okay. What is on your mind? You have been ridiculously quiet." Jacen's voice snapped me from La-La Land.

"Ah. Just a little stressed about some Ronnie stuff still I guess." I answered her, shrugging. She bought it and nodded without saying anything else. Man was I glad for that.

*

"You girls ready?" A sound technician asked once we'd climbed up onto the stage and gotten our instruments set up.

"Indeed." I smiled into the mike. He nodded and messed around on the soundboard for a moment before giving us a thumbs up.

I started by talking into the mike "Hey. I'm Carter, and we are My White Walls. We're gonna play a little accoustic for you here." I got a few cheers from some kids who were in early. I smiled and continued

"This is a cover of Hit Me Like a Man by the Pretty Reckless. Acoustic." I smiled before beginning. I stummed my guitar and tapped my Leopard print stilettos on the stage floor.

'I am strong, love is evil. It's a version of perversion that is only for the lucky people.' The kids went wild, and I smiled and continued. After that song we played Let It Go by Cherri Bomb and finished it off with Misery Business by Paramore. The tech guy gave us a thumbs up for the quality and we left.

Zizzy and Runt immediately ran off, assumably to get into some trouble. I just smiled and let them go. It's the first show of tour, they'll definately be back. Jacen muttered something about going to see Jacky? I wasn't really paying attention. My goal was to find Craig for a repeat of earlier. What can I say? I fucking adore his kisses. I wandered around and didn't find him. So I decided to go to the ETF bus. I found him on the couch, watching some movie. I smiled at him and joined him on the couch.

"Why hello." he smiled

"Hey." I replied. He slung an arm around my shoulder and kissed my cheek.

"Where is everybody?" I asked him

"TJ and Robert ran off with Zizzy and Tayleyy. And Monte always randomly dissapears. I'm guessing Michael is with him." He answered. I nodded and turned to him, attacking his lips with my own. He pulled away

"Are you sure? I mean, I know you and Ronnie are having problems but I don't think I'm the answer." he said. I shrugged

"When I'm with you, Ronnie shall not be mentioned." was all I said before attatching his lips to mine. He didn't pull away this time. In fact, he deepened the kiss by wrapping some of my hair around his hand. I moaned into his mouth and he smiled.

"Oh, and to answer you question, yes. I think you should dye it back black." He said randomly. I pulled away and looked thoughtful for a second before mentally agreeing. I leaned back in and a split second after I attatched our lips the bus door slammed open. Craig and I pulled apart fast as lightning and I turned towards the TV. Monte and Michael walked into the room and looked at us.

"Hey Craig. Sound check." Michael said breathlessly.

"Have you been running?" Craig asked laughing lightly while slipping on his shoes.

"Yes. Now hurry the fuck up." Monte said as well.

"Oh hey Carter." They both smiled at me. I waved back and said

"Well I should go find Ronnie before the show. I'll catch you guys in a minute." I smiled and walked off the bus, looking around before quickly spotting Ronnie by the front door. He was signing things and taking pictures. I smiled and walked over to him. Pecking his cheek, which earned an equal amount of 'aws' and glares. People asked for pictures of us both, and some asked for some just with me. I signed a few things too before our tour manager came and got both of us. He carted us backstage and handed Ronnie a mic, telling him he was on in ten. Ronnie nodded and thanked him.

"Good luck babe." I smiled and pecked his lips. He smiled and thanked me before he walked off to get prepared. I wandered backstage to find the girls and watch the show. What I found shocked, horrified, angered, and pertrified me.

TJ.

And Tayleyy.

Kissing. And touching. And oh god, moaning.

"VERONICA!" I yelled, causing the both of them to jump ten feet in the air. TJ looked sheepish and Tayleyy looked scared for her life. She better be.

"Come here. Now." I said, grabbing her by the sleeve of her sweater and dragging her away from TJ.

"What the hell is wrong with you little girl?" I snapped at her once we were seated in the green room.

"I-I don't know! We were talking and- it was an accident!" She said, tears coming to her eyes.

"What? He slipped and accidently shoved his tongue down your throat?" I asked her, crossing my arms and glaring.

"Okay, so not as much an accident." she answered, staring at her feet.

"Veronica, look at me." I ordered, the Mom side of me coming out. She looked at me with tear filled eyes and I sighed, softening a bit.

"Do you like him?" I asked

"A lot." she nodded

"You know, this is totally illegal. And wrong." I told her

"I know." she seemed to tear up more.

"Look baby. It's okay. Hush." I said, pulling her into a hug. She sniffled into my chest but seemed to calm down. "I won't tell you not to, but I do have to tell Ronnie about this." I told her. She looked scared, but nodded none the less. I wiped her eyes and helped her fix her make-up before shooing her off.

Papa Ronnie isn't going to be very pleased with this, now is he?

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