On the Road

I sat as I watched dad pack his bag, the dogs laid out on the floor, Oli ran in smiling like crazy "hi uncle Eric" dad smiled "hi Oli where's your daddy?" Oliver pointed outside the door "down dere with uncle Brent, he's playing music" I smiled at little Oliver he looked just like Zach. "Y/N can you grab my favorite shirt from my dresser in the closet" I nodded heading to the closet smiling while opening the drawer, knowing what shirt, that I got for him for his birthday by the way. As I pulled out his shirt I noticed a small box grabbing it I figured it was for mom "dad, can I give this to her?" He looked up at me smiling "you found it, I thought I hid it well enough. But no its for you"

I slightly gasp and opened it as fast as I could smiling. I removed the paper smiling like crazy I pulled out a bass pick necklaces, one that dad plays on stage with "it was specially made just for you before I head out on tour. So I thought you would like it" I ran up to him, resting my head against his chest smiling "thank you dad, I'll miss you so much" "I'll miss you too sweetie" he whispered into my hair.

"Eric, you ready bro?" I sat on top of dads suitcase as he zipped it up "Yeah just closed my bag up, thank you Y/N" dad kissed my forehead and walked out of his bedroom, I followed behind. Seeing all three of my uncles plus my aunt Lori because she wanted to hang out with me and mom while the boys headed out on tour, I hugged Brent, Barry and Zach and waited to hug me dad last... I always hated watching him leave but I always remember what uncle Brent says to every crowd after every show. 

"Remember its not goodbye, its just till next time"

Even remembering that it hurts me to watch my dad and his best friends leave, half of my family is leaving and won't be back until nearly a year an a half later and then start to work on an album a year or two later. I wish I could go with them.... "until I get back, keep that close to your heart" dad pointed to the pick around my neck. I couldn't take it anymore I don't want to be without my dad for a whole year. "Dad wait" I ran up stairs grabbing my suitcase and throwing outfits in my bag. closing it I held onto my necklace and ran out towards the door smiling up at dad "I want to go to, please dad? I hate being away from you guys, please, please can I come with you guys?" Dad looked to Brent and then to Zach. "Kellie, if its okay with you" mom looked at me and smiled "go ahead sweetie, I'll be fine here with Lori and the horses" I smiled widely and jumped into my uncles and dads arms "welcome to the crew Y/N" Brent smiled down at me.

Hi this is my new story about Eric Bass and his non-existing daughter (which doesn't have a name at the moment) I just thought to make this story because there's not many stories about Eric and Shinedown well fanfics about them so lets see how this goes. thank you for reading if you happen to read this. Let me know if you want more.