One Shots

Remember When (Tyler Carter)

Regan's POV

I woke up early and looked at the date October 8th. I probably won't see Tyler much today except for his set. I sighed and went to find Michael. He was sitting on the couch drinking coffee. "Well you look worse than usual." I said. "We passed where she got hit." He said. I frowned. "He woke up again screaming and crying." He said. I sighed. I heard feet in the bunk hall. Tyler emerged from the hallway. His face already tear stained and swollen. He went to grab coffee and head to the back lounge. "You know we're driving through Lula right now." He said. I nodded and grabbed my coffee. Rachel was a friend of mine but I wasn't as close to her as Tyler was. They had so many plans. They were so in love and we're going to get married. I loved Tyler at the time so I was jealous but now my heart breaks for him every time her day comes around. I walked to the back of the bus and sat on the couch as Tyler looked out the back window. "I told the driver to stop at the next flower shop for you." I said. He nodded. I watched as the tears cascaded down his face. He looked at me and my tears started to spill out. I placed my coffee down and opened my arms. He moved into them and I held him tightly as we both cried. He finally got up and went to shower. Since I showered last night, I went to go get dressed and I braided my hair. I walked into the front of the bus and found Tyler waiting. I took his hand and we climbed off the bus and headed into the flower store. I let Tyler buy whatever flower he wanted and then we headed over to the cemetery. We walked over to her grave and he lost it. He fell to his knees before I could catch him. I kneeled down next to him and wrapped my arms around him. I looked up and I swear to god I saw Rachel. I blinked my eyes and she was gone. I went and stood by a tree and gave Tyler some time alone with her. "He needs to move on. It has been years and he still can't love anyone else." A voice said. It was her voice. I turned and there she stood. "Rachel." I said shaking. "Regan, please help him. I hate seeing him like this." She said. I was still shocked. "How are you even here?" I asked. "I'm always here. I just chose to make myself visible to you because I need you to help him. I know you love him. He loves you. He just doesn't realize it." She said. I nodded and looked over at him. "I'm always with you guys. I never leave his side. I love watching him perform. He is living out our dream." She said. "Rachel, you should go see him." I said. "I can't that would only hurt him more. Please help him though." She said. I nodded and she wiped away my tears. She hugged me and smiled. "She's gonna be beautiful." She said and then disappeared. "What do you mean?" I yelled but she was already gone. I walked back over to Tyler and we headed back to the bus. I went to lay in my bunk while Tyler went to look through old photos. I woke up to yelling. "HOW LONG DO YOU THINK SHE IS GOING TO WAIT TYLER? SHE LOVES YOU. RACHEL WOULD WANT YOU TO MOVE ON." I heard Michael scream. "I can't. I'm too scared to love again because then I might lose the memories of Rachel and I." He said back to Michael. I couldn't help but let the tears flow. I heard foot steps walking towards the door. Tyler opened it and it looked like his heart just shattered again. I took off running from the bus. I could hear Tyler screaming after me. I kept running faraway from the venue until I got to the cemetery. I collapsed by the tree. "How can he love me without the fear of loosing you all over again?" I screamed. I curled up into a ball and cried my eyes out. Of course it then started to rain. I took at my phone and saw the time. The guys should be inside for their signing and I won't see them until later. I hailed a cab back to the bus and hopped in the shower. I climbed out and threw my hair up in a bun. I pulled on my oversized black sweater and a pair of leggings. I pulled on my boots and headed into the venue. I stood side stage as they were in the middle of singing Disappear. I sunk down against the amp and cried. I saw Rachel watching Tyler sing. She looked over at me and I could see her heart break. The song finished. I looked up and saw Tyler looking at me. "Our last song is for my best friend. I'm sorry that I've been so stupid and selfish, Regan. I love you." He said. He started singing his version of Mirrors. He finished and I was in tears. He dropped the microphone and caught me in his arms before I fell to my knees. "I'm so sorry Regan." He said. I nodded and held him close. I looked up and placed both my hands on his face and kissed him. He kissed me back. "I love you so much." He said. "I love you too." I said. We then headed back to the bus and headed to bed.

*Six Years Later*

"Come on Rachel, you can do it." Tyler said holding out his arms. I smiled as she stumbled towards him. "Good job baby girl." I said kissing her head. She smiled and clapped her hands. "She is so beautiful." Michael said. "Just like her momma." Tyler said kissing me. I blushed and went to go get Rachel's bottle. "I told you she would be beautiful." I heard. I turned around and there was our friend Rachel. "Yes, she is and smart like her daddy." I said. "I like her name by the way." She said. "Well she is named after her Aunty." I said. She smiled and hugged me. "I will see you guys around." She said. "Bye Rach." I said. She smiled and disappeared. I headed back to the boys and Rachel ran right over to me. "Hi baby girl." I said picking her up. She reached for her bottle and I handed it to her. I sat next to Tyler and he wrapped his arm around me. I leaned up and kissed him. He kissed back and smiled.

This one shot is in loving memory of Rachel Reese. She was a beautiful, smart, kind and amazing girl. She would've been amazing if it weren't for her tragic accident. She probably smiles down at Tyler every day. Tyler was lucky to have such an amazing friend. RIP Rachel xoxo