Warped Love

14.

Michael's POV

All the guys were out doing their different things, so I decided to do a little shopping to pass some time. I sent Shelby a good morning text then continued to get ready.

Someone walked through the front door. "HEY MICHAEL!" I heard Luke and Ashton yell from the kitchen. I walk downstairs and into the kitchen. "Hey guys." They're unloading the groceries. "I'm gonna go do a little shopping, just to get my mind off some stuff, do you guys wanna go?" I ask them. "Yeah, I'll go. But Luke has been complaining about a headache so I'll let him sleep." Ashton says. Luke nods then heads upstairs. "Alright, let's go."

Shelby's POV

"SHELBY GET UP!" Liam screams into my bunk. I groan and roll out of my bunk. I look at the schedule for today. We play at 12:30, signing at 10. No press. It's already 9 so I might as well get ready. I check my phone. 1 new message from mom: "Good luck today, love you!" 1 new message from Michael: "good morning xo" I message them back then decide to walk around until the signing.

I take some pictures with people and watch Breathe Carolina's set then go to our signing.

I sit at the table with the rest of the band, me at the end. I greet a young girl as she hands me a letter. "do you want me to sign something?" I ask. "No, just read that." She says sternly. I nod and she walks away.

By the end of the signing I had 14 letters, 2 drawings of me, and 7 bracelets. I walk back to the empty tour bus & read through all the letters. Finally I get to the one from the eerie girl and open it. It simply reads "Kevin will get his revenge." I stare at the paper for what seems like hours. I call Michael immediately. "Hey, babe, how are ya?" He says cheerfully. "Michael, I'm freaking the hell out." "Why? What's wrong?" "I got a letter at my signing and it's from my ex. he said he's going to 'get his revenge'. Michael I don't know if I can finish this tour, I'm on edge every second and I can't do this anymore." I start to breathe heavily and try to calm myself down. "Shelby, I know you want to continue with the tour, but if you feel that you need to go home, your fans would understand. It's your choice." I agree then tell him I would call him later. "FUCK!" I scream.

We play a show and I quickly exit the stage. I need a drink. I walk out of warped and find the smallest bar I can find, they usually let under aged people in.

4 shots later Parker calls me. "Where the fuck did you wander off to? We can't find you anywhere." "I'm just chillin. What are youuuu doing?" Silence. "Shelby have you been drinking?" I hang up the phone. Why does it matter of I'm drinking? I'm not paranoid anymore, I'm having fun. "Hello there, is this seat taken?" A deep voice whispers into my ear. I turn around to find a tall guy that looks about 20. I shake my head and order another shot and one for the guy. We tap glasses, "to not giving a fuck." I say. He grins. We down the shot then start talking. He's pretty interesting, and very full of himself.

"Shelby!" I hear Parker yell from behind me. I turn around, "Parker! What a surprise to see.. to see you here." I stumble over my words. Liam was with her looking disappointed. Typical Liam, too strict. By now I was trashed and could barely walk. "This is Derek! He's really nice." I introduce him. "You're going home now." Liam says. He pays for my drinks then puts his strong arm around me and starts to carry me. "Nice to meet you Derek!" I yell behind me as we're walking out the door.

"Are you fucking crazy? Are you really going down this road again? What the hell were you thinking?" Parker throws questions at me. We're back on our tour bus driving to the next warped date. I point to the stack of letters and they hand them to me. I pick out the one letter that stood out and showed it to them. "He's going to 'get his revenge'? What the hell does that mean?" My phone starts to ring. Parker grabs it before I can. "it's Michael.. should I answer it?" She asks Liam. He nods. "Hey Michael, it's Parker... Oh she's just super tired from warped.. Alright I'll tell her in the morning! Bye." She sighs. "He's not too happy."