Hell To Pay

Done, Done

It's been 5 months since she joined the band on their tour and it finally reach the end of it's leg. Being a roller coaster experience, they're all glad that it went well. "It's been great, I know how hard you guys worked for us. I want to thank you all. Crews, technicians, every single one of you. Thank you for making our tour happened. Good night everyone, have a nice rest." Dave ended his speech by shaking everyone's hand including Sam. "Best engineer for us!"
"Thanks Dave. It's a pleasure for me too." They shared a hug for a couple seconds before letting go. "So.. where do you go after this?"
"Me? Back to Chad's house. You?"
"Umm. We probably will have a vacation together. Along with our families. Maybe you can bring Chad and join us!"
"Ahh. About that, I'll skip. Chad will start touring this summer, Justin will go with him too, and Nancy needs a help on her kids. But Chad will back home each week so.. I'm fine."
"Okay. Alright then. Send my words for Chad. See you on another show Sam!"
"You too Dave!" They parted and it's Taylor's turn to comes to her. "I'm gonna miss you." He hug her and she hug him back. "Me too. Send a postcard on your vacation with everyone. Okay?"
"Sure. I really hope you can come with us."
"I'm sorry. Maybe next time."
"Alright. Good bye Sam."
"Good bye.." Unexpectedly, he put a kiss on her cheeks before he leave. "What's that for?" She ask, in confusion. "Kiss on a cheek? Like what friends do."
"Oh, right. Sorry, I never got one."
"You what? For real?"
"Yeah. For real. Never had.. you know, like a close friend before. They were all co-workers."
"Am I your co-worker?"
"No, of course not Taylor. You hired me."
"That's not what I mean. My question is, do you consider me as another co-worker or more like close friend?"
"Close friend. I get it."
"Good. Now get used to it, okay?" She smiles to him, "Okay. I will."

After a long road home, Sam finally arrived at her brother's house and being welcomed by Nancy. "Sam! Oh my.. come in." She let her in before calling her husband. "Honey! Sam's here!"
"Just tell her to join me here!" He shout out from across the room. Hearing that, Sam let Nancy to finish what she did and goes to Chad alone. "Hey Chad."
"Sam!! Gimme a hug." He stands up with a cigarette still between his lips. "Ugh put it down or you'll burn my hair." She complain and he immediately throw it away. "Sorry. I forgot that. Anyway, how's the tour?"
"Great. They're all good fellas. I can't wait to be working again."
"How long they'll be off?"
"Probably a month. As long as I concern, they have a festival next month."
"Alright. Now go to your room, you need sone rest." Chad smiles and gives her some bread and milk before he leaves the dining room.

She goes there, and throw herself on the bed. Still with a bread on her mouth. The bed here is definitely better than hotel beds and couches that she's been slept on. "Ouch. My back." She stretch a little bit while munching the bread. At a moment, she's almost fall asleep when suddenly her phone's ringing. Looks at the screen, and it's Taylor.

"What's up?"
"Nothing. Just make sure you're arrived."
"Sure I did. Why?"
"Why did you always asking why? Are friends not allowed to make sure others are back home safe?" She literally can hear a giggles from across the line. "Yeah, yeah. Whatever."
"Have you eat something?"
"Chad gave me a bread. And a glass of milk. But I don't think I will take the milk. I wanna throw up."
"Ah, probably jet leg or something. Take the milk later. Anyway... I'll probably gonna call you like at least once a day. Getting used to it." She laughs, "Okay! I get it, friends stuff, right?"
"That's right. Here is a ten for you. By the way.. I gotta go. Bye."
"Yeah. You too." She hang up and doesn't realize how much smile she had through the phone call. Taylor is naturally funny and it makes her smile more often.

Meanwhile, Taylor himself found himself in the middle of his own statement. Everything that he did for Sam is basically not because she's his friend. It's more than that. But he's the one who put the situation into friendship because he didn't know how to getting closer to her. And as much as he wants that to be more, he can't take the risk to ruin what he already had to achieve another relationship. He's afraid Sam will put a distance if he tries to do that.

"I don't know how to say this but.. you should've tell her earlier. You made it into more friendship each day. You put that statement in her mind. You have to correct it before you two gone too far in this. Make it clear."
"I know, Dave. But what if she likes it this way? I don't wanna ruin it. Because, it seems like she's already comfortable with this. Not to mention the bad breakup she got, I don't know if she's willing to... Accept me."
"You need to hear how many 'ifs' that you said. So many possibilities, you have no idea which one will happen. Don't cut it short by thinking that there's no other possibilities." Even though Dave might be right, Taylor still very insecure about that. "But it's all up to you Taylor. You make the move." It's time for Dave to go and he gives his pal a brotherly hug before get into his car. "We'll be in touch later."
"Okay. Thanks Dave." Taylor watch Dave as he drives away.

Don't forget to take the milk. Sam read the text from Taylor and quickly giggles. "Geez. I almost forget that." She takes the glass while replying the text. I'm taking it. Thanks for remind me. She sends it and get a quick reply. I knew it. Lucky you I'm here to the rescue.

It's only a glass of milk. Not much a rescue. She laughs and hit send. "Hey Sam!" Suddenly she hears Chad shouting downstairs. "Yeah Chad?"
"Taylor's here!"
"Whaaat? What is he doing here?" Sam quickly gets up and run downstairs. In the mid staircase, she see him standing at the end of the case.

"Hey there, Sam!"