As Bottles Call My Name

Chapter 19

(MEGAN'S P.O.V. FOR THE REST OF THE STORY)

A small smile and sense of satisfaction came over me. I just smiled and sat back, hoping that everything would be alright, although this time, I really believed it would be.

Charlotte motioned for me to go sit by her. I was kind of hesitant, because, of course, I didn't want to leave Brian's warm arms, but, if he was gonna be like a father to me, I couldn't think like that. I had to get up, and walk over to Charlotte.

"Oh my God," she said. "Can you fucking believe it?"

I shook my head. "It's too good to be true...."

"I know! It's pretty great though! I mean, is it a coincidence that I'm going to be living with my obsession and you are going to be living with yours?" she said. The smile on her face was so big I bet it hurt. I was happy for her.

I smiled an obviously worried and fake smile. "Yeah, a coincidence... but seriously. Don't you think it's a little weird? Like, there are about a million places we could stay other that our favorite band member's houses."

She put her arm around me. "It's all okay though! We're here, we are, going to live with our favorite band members! It doesn't matter if it's a set up or not... let's just focus on the fact that we're doing it."

I nodded and pretended to agree with her. She smiled. "Good." she said.

I stared straight ahead, slightly clenching my jaw. I mean, that's just it then? We're leaving where we grew up, to live with our favorite band? It seems a little unrealistic, plus, we are all just like, leaving our lives behind... it all seems just... weird.

"That's it?" I choked out, completely unaware that I had just said that out loud.

"Hm?" Charlotte turned her head toward me.

"O-Oh, um, nothing I just, I, I don't know. Nothing." I said, beginning to stand up to leave the now awkward atmosphere.

"No, sit down!" Charles said. "Seriously, what did you say?"

I sighed, and began to study my hands while I spoke.

"Charlotte. You're just over Alex, like that?" I whispered slowly. "Like, your in this crazy happy mood ever since... you know... the scene... and I just don't know what's gotten into you."

I just struck a nerve. I think it was just the fact that I had reminded her of her thing with Alex, but, she really just stopped and looked down, immediatly emotional again.

"Charles, hey, it's okay. I'm sorry.... I'm sorry. Please, don't cry, Charlotte. Please. Not here, not now, not in front of these amazing fuckers." I said. She giggled a little.

"But later. With just me. Okay?"

She nodded and wiped her eye with the back of her hand.

"I don't know what to do about Alex." She mumbled. I shook my head and yawned, noticing that the bus had stopped. I held out my hand for her to help her stand up.

"Come on, Charles. These few days before the tour will be fun! Like a mini vacation in Huntington Beach!"

She sniffled and pulled my hand to help herself up.

We grabbed our instruments and bags, and hopped off the bus with our group. We looked almost like a crowd. I mean, with our band, their band, their girlfriends......

There was Brian, Matt, Johnny, Zacky, Michelle, Val, Lacey, Gena, Jason, Mery, Maddie, Katie, Me, Charlotte, and Mckenna.

Suddenly, a girl that I recognized immediatly as Charlotte and mine's old friend Vicki and some other girl ran up to us with a notepad and a Sharpie.

"Avenged Sevenfold, guys, please, will you sign this, and um, take a picture with us? Pleaassseeee?" The other girl asked.

Matt nodded. "Of! course!"

So the guys gathered round and were taking pictures with the girls. I glanced at my phone and noticed we were going to miss our flight.

As if on cue, Val said, "I don't mean to break this up, but we're gonna miss our flight!"

Well, I knew one thing, and that was that I was not leaving until Charlotte and Vicki talked. So I stood next to Charlotte, clearing my throat every few seconds, trying to get her attention.

Well, I ended up catching Vicki's attention.

"Oh. My. Fucking. God. Charlotte!!!!!!" She screamed. Charlotte looked up and a grin overcame her face.

They ran up to eachother and hugged for a few moments. "Vicki! I've missed you!"

They pulled apart. "So, dude, why are you with Avenged Sevefold?" Vicki asked.

"Long story..." Charlotte said.

"Okay guys, time's up. We really gotta go." Zacky said.

"Wait, are you guys going to Huntington Beach?" Vicki asked. We nodded. "So are we! So, can we just walk with you guys then?"

Me and Charlotte exchanged quick glances before nodding and smiling."So, who is this?" Charlotte asked Vicki, referencing her friend.

"Oh, I'm Kenzie. Nice to meet you." she said.

I smiled and just silently walked while Vicki and Charlotte got caught up. I saw Michelle come up to me out of the corner of my eye as we walked down through the terminal and to the waiting area.

"Megan. Promise me you'll sit by me on the plane."

I looked at her. "Why? I mean that's fine it's just..." I said.

She shook her head. "We just have to sort a few things out."