So we head to the studio and before we even open the door we hear grumpy guts moaning about something, anything to be honest, just moaning. I stretch my arm out to open the door but feel my other arm being pulled the other way. "Pleeeeeeeeease Jess, don't make me go in there. Has gonna moan about my drumming, he's gonna moan I'm late, he's just gonna moan baby and the only moans I wanna hear right now are yours and mine, hmmmm c'mon let's go back. Phone and say something is up at the arena and u haven't found me yet". I can't help but laugh as this hulk of a drummer tries his best to act all scared and vulnerable and woo me with his fluttering eyelashes. But goddamn those lashes are something else........fuck sake Jessica stop thinking with your hormones. I mentally reprimand myself before looking my drummer boy in the eye and promise him we can continue where we left off as long as he gets in the studio, takes whatever crap little brother has for him and that he doesn't act too smug going in or he might get suspicious. He grumpily agrees and we head in acting as normal as we can. "Where the fuck have you two been huh. We have stuff to do. Shannon for fuck sake, what some little hussy more important. And you Jessica, seriously, I need you with me at all times. Let's get this started. Shannon hurry the fuck up we are on hail to the victor just now." He storms off before either of us can reply but I grab shannons arm and remind him to just suck it up, get this practice over with and it's our time after. He just huffs, mumbles something incoherent in Jareds direction and heads off to the drum kit. Kyle's just finishing the last few bits and he just gives shannon a nod and keeps out the way. Shannon starts hammering on the drums and I'm sure it must be a great way to release the pent up frustration and anger his little brother causes with his famous strops.
Jared is off to the side finishing up a call and I sit patiently waiting till he's done. "Quite finished your hissy fit Jay?" I ask in as professional a manner as I can muster." I'm well aware of my job and my responsibilities and you are well aware I go above and beyond them every day for you. You have a 24 hr access to me and I have no qualms with that, so if I'm not there for once, please think I may actually be busy or doing something you actually asked, like finding your brother to bring him here. I will be in the other room sorting some tour stuff when you need me okay" and with that I turn on my heel and leave the room. He stands open mouthed and silent and I catch Stevie trying his best not to laugh. I mouth "shut the fuck up"to him and get out before I laugh out loud myself. I set up my laptop and busy myself with a whole load of emails for Jay and all the tour merch stuff for these gigs so the guys can be ready ahead of schedule. I must've worked for a good four hours listening to them stop and start songs, restart them again with Jared yelling now and then. I swear shannons gonna burst a drum skin if he hits it any harder. Kyle pops his head in to see if I want a coffee. "Hey dude. God yes please I would literally kill for one right now. Your a mind reader. How are things next door". He doesn't get a chance to answer because there's an almighty clatter of cymbals and the air is blue as I see shannon charge out of the building. Oh fuck!! " kyle" I squeal, desperate for some help in the situation. "On it jess" he shouts as he runs after his bossman trying to diffuse things somewhat. Which leaves me with the catalyst, the thorn in my side, the everlasting pain in my ass. I enter the room and shoo Stevie away. He happily obliges and disappears for some well deserved peace. Jared is sitting at the mixing desk, head in hands, barely moving. I sit behind him and put my head on his shoulder. He senses it's me and turns slightly so I can tuck my head in at the crook of his neck and he snuggles in to me also. Has an asshole but he's also my best friend and that's what he needs right now. " Jess I'm sorry....I was a grade A prick and you don't deserve it. I know you go above and beyond for me and I do appreciate it. "
I just pull him in for a hug and kiss his cheek. "It's cool, well it's not but I know something must be up for you to go off on everyone today. What's going on with you.". He pulls away and slumps back. " I don't know to be honest Jess. I think it's just getting to me, too much touring, fighting with shannon lately and then the venue still under construction was the final straw I think. I just wanted to go out have a bit of fun this afternoon and then it never happened and I acted like a spoiled child. Fuck shannon will be in a mood I better go find him".
I sit him back down. " leave him to me. He will be in a worse mood than you so don't poke the bear unless you want to enrage him more. You have a dinner with allesandro tonight and then a fashion premiere so you will be pretty tied up. I'm gonna be at a loose end as im not coming so I will hang with him tonight and smooth things out for you ok". He smiles at me and feel like a fucking bitch. I am being genuine in what I say and I will smooth things out but I hate deceiving him by going behind his back. I call to our driver and he picks him up to go back to the hotel. I stay to wait on Kyle so I can get the keys back to lock up. It's gonna be a long night. ........
