My So-Called Life: The Story Of A Vampire Rock Star

Chapter 4: Back To Normal (Kinda)

I woke up the next day to find Karen had decorated the living room with stockings and a Christmas tree, she even put some presents under it.

"MERRY CHRISTMAS NIKKI!" She said when she saw me standing there.

"Merry Christmas! What is all of this?" I asked.

"It's Christmas morning and I noticed last night that you didn't have any decorations up so I thought I would do it for you before I went to bed. I hope you don't mind, I guess I should have asked."

"No, it's fine. I must have forgotten what day it was." I said walking into the kitchen "Wow! You really went all out didn't you?"

"Well, Christmas has always been my favorite holiday so why not. Besides it's only once a year."

"Yeah, it used to be my favorite too, but that was a long time ago," I said pouring myself a cup of coffee.

Karen walked into the kitchen with a present in her hands. "I hope you don't mind, but I got you something." She said holding it out in front of her and smiling.

"What? You didn't have to do that."

"I know I didn't have to, but I wanted to."

"Well, now I feel bad because I didn't get you anything."

"It's fine just open it. I think you'll like it."

I set my coffee down and took the box, as soon as I opened it I was shocked by what I saw. It was a vintage camera the same one I told her I saw in the antique store, I went back the next day but it was gone. That was a month ago. "Oh, my God! Karen! You bought it!"

"I did." She said smiling at my reaction.

"No one has ever done anything like this for me in a really long time. Thank you!" I said hugging her.

"Well, you deserve it, Nikki. Believe it or not, you have people who love and care about you, and I'm not just talking about the fans. You just need to stop pushing them away."

"You're right. It's just hard to trust who really likes me for me or who likes me because they think I can get them whatever they want."

"Oh trust me the free stuff is a plus." She said laughing.

"Ha, ha! Very funny!"

"Alright. I don't know about you but I say we get this little Christmas party started. You still have gifts from last year under your tree, I say you open them." She said walking into the living room.

"Sounds good to me," I said.

After we opened gifts Doc called and said we were going to have a band meeting tomorrow morning. Oh, goody that should be fun. Another boring-ass two-hour lecture from Doc McGhee on how our bull shit is going to kill us or him. I can't wait.

The Next Day

Karen went home this morning after helping me get ready for the meeting. She noticed that my skin was still a little bit pale and helped me out with the makeup. She also noticed that my eyes were going back to being green which made me happy because the whole red eyes thing was creepy even for me. As I pulled up to the office I checked my appearance in the mirror once more before I got out of the car.

When I walked in I could hear arguing "Damn it he better show up!" Of course, Docs already pissed off and yelling.

"He'll be here just chill out," Vince said

"I'm so sick of him and the rest of you thinking you can do whatever you want. Do you know how many times I've had to pay for all the damage you've done?"

"Just outta curiosity, how much have you had to pay for all the damage we've done, Doc?" I asked walking in.

"Don't you start with that smartass mouth of yours Sixx, I'm in no mood for it today."

"You're the one who asked the question, Doc, I'm just wondering what the answer is," I said smirking at him.

"Just sit your ass down and shut the hell up Nikki," Doc said.

"And a Merry Christmas to you to Doc." I said. I see someone got a stocking full of coal from Santa. As I walked over to the chairs I noticed Vince and Mick were staring at me kinda funny, like they were trying to figure out what was different about me. "What? Something wrong guy's?" I asked.

"You look different, man," Vince said.

"How?"

"I don't know, but you kinda look, well you look just a little..."

"You look a little pale," Mick said.

"Well, you probably would too if you overdosed and was dead for two minutes," Tommy said.

"Which is why I called all of you here for this meeting so how about we get started now that Nikki's decided to grace us with his presence," Doc said sounding annoyed.

"Screw you, Doc," I said.

Three Hours Later

After a bunch of yelling and screaming from Docs end, it was decided that the upcoming tour was to be canceled and that we were to go into rehab. Honestly, the only thing that pisses me off about it is that Doc said we had to pay back the money for the tour out of our own pockets. I wonder if he would make Bon Jovi pay for the tour themselves or if would kiss their ass and pay for it? Anyway he said next week we're gonna be checking in to a rehab he chooses and we'd stay there for however long it took for us to get our shit together. As far as we're concerned we're just happy to be getting a much-needed break. Doc puts us on the road so much it's starting to taking its toll and every time we ask for some time off he ignores us and adds more shows. If I didn't know any better I'd think he was trying to kill us.

(A/N: Hey, sorry it's taking so long to post new chapters. It's kinda hard to come up with new ideas. For the record I have nothing against Bon Jovi I like Bon Jovi but keep in mind this is supposed to be from Nikki's POV and he didn't like them at the time (I don't know how he feels about them now but whatever it's fine). Sorry if this chapter sucks but this was all I could think of. Anyways I hope you enjoy don't forget to vote and any suggestions you have will be greatly appreciated. Thanks again. Bye❤😘)