A Daydream Away (Alex Gaskarth)

Chapter 12

Chapter 12

Nicole’s POV

“I can’t believe you’re back,” Alex said, kissing my cheek. I smiled.

“I’m glad I’m back,” I said.

“Nicole!” Jack ran up my driveway and pulled me in a tight hug. “We missed you so much!”

I laughed. “I missed you guys too!” Jack pulled away as Zack and Rian came to hug me too. All of a sudden all the guys came and hugged me forming a group hug.

“Would you guys hurry up? We’re going to be late!” Growled a girly voice. We all parted and turned to the voice. Lisa.

“She’s still here?” I whispered.

“Unfortunately,” Alex said. 

“Fabo,” I sarcastically said. We all entered the bus and sat in the front lounge. I sat down on the couch while Alex put his arm around me.

“Lisa knows we’re dating so we don’t have to pretend anymore,” Alex whispered.

“So Nicole, we heard you got kicked out of college,” Flyzik asked.

“Yeah, all because I missed more than ten days,” I said.

“Wow. We never knew you could be such a bad girl,” teased Jack.

“Shut up, Barakat.” The bus started moving out of my driveway and down the road. We all started talking about random things causing me to laugh. Lisa stared at me and glared. We ended up at the venue in a few hours. Some fans were already waiting outside. All the guys walked out as Lisa and I trailed behind. The fans spotted Lisa and I and started to scream either Nilex or Lisex. I started to get uncomfortable and I walked in front of the boys and entered the venue.

“What was that all about?” Alex asked as he held my hand, intertwining them. I sighed.

“I’m not really uncomfortable with the fans chanting our couple name and Lisa and your couple names. It feels like Twilight.”

Alex chuckled. “Don’t worry, you’ll get used to it.”

I rolled my eyes. Alex guided us to the stage where he sat me down. I looked down at the empty seats.

“I can’t image these seats being filled,” I said.

“Me neither,” Alex said. I felt his eyes on me. I looked at him and he smiled.

“What?”

“You’re so beautiful.”

I blushed when I heard a gagging sound behind us. I turned around and found Lisa pointing her finger down her throat.

“You guys are so gross. It’s disgusting.”

I got up to face Lisa. “You know what. Fuck off. Fuck off of me. Fuck off of Alex. Fuck off of everyone. No one wants you here. Alex doesn’t want you here. Nobody wants you here! I don’t know what your problem is with me but you better keep it to yourself.”

Lisa looked me up and down before meeting my eyes. “Bitch.”

“Lisa,” Alex warned.

“Alex,” Lisa smiled. I felt tears forming in my eyes. “Aw, are you going to cry now? Anyone have any tissues?” Lisa called out. I brushed past her and headed off the stage. Everyone’s eyes were on me as tears slid down my cheeks. Alex stopped me before I could go any further.

“Leave me alone,” I whispered.

“Nicole,” Alex said. I looked at him. Concern and sadness read his eyes.

“Not now Alex. Okay. I’ll talk to you after the show.”

I walked out and the venue and headed toward the bus. I ignored the fans chanting as I tried opening the bus.

“Here are the bus keys,” Flyzik appeared behind me holding the bus keys.

“Thanks,” I whispered.

“Feel better,” he said as he patted my back and left. I got on the bus and locked it behind me. I sighed as I walked around the bus. I didn’t like when people called me names I wasn’t. Before I met Alex, I’ve been bullied. A lot. The girls would always tease me by my small size and the music I listened to. While the guys made fun of my everchanging hair color. It was the day after I met Alex.

“Bitch,” snarled a girl who I walked past. I ignored her and headed towards my locker.

“Whore,” coughed a boy whose locker was right beside mine. Again, I ignored. I opened up my locker and got my books for my upcoming classes. As I was getting my science book, my locker slammed shut.

“Hey slut,” A boy whispered in my ear. I turned around and found myself face to face with the head of the football team. All beefy and big, Noah Walker.

“What do you want?” I snapped. He heard and slapped me across the face leaving a stinging sensation on my right cheek.

“Shut up,” he breathed. “Don’t talk to me like that.”

He put his two hands above my head, trapping me.

“Now kiss me.”

Before I could respond, I felt his rough lips on mine. My lips parted as he shoved his tongue down my throat.

“Get off of me,” I whispered. Noah ignored me as he continued kissing me.

“Get off of me,” I repeated a little bit loudly now. He ignored.

“Get. Off. Of. Me!” I cried. Suddenly Noah was pried off of me. I stood face and face with a familiar boy.

“Are you okay?” He asked as he searched my face. It was Alex.

“Yeah I’m fine,” I said, fixing my shirt.

“Are you sure?” he asked again.

“Alex, I’m fine.”

He looked surprised. “You remember my name?”

“Of course I would,” I smiled.

“Are you sure you’re okay?”

“I’m fine.”

Alex walked up towards Noah. Alex suddenly punched Noah in the face leaving him with a bloody nose.

“Stay away from her you prick,” he growled. Alex walked up to me as he slung his arm around me walking down the hall.

“Why did you do that?”

“If you’ll always be here for me. I’ll always be here for you.”

 

I looked at myself in the bathroom mirror. My orange hair was fading reminding myself to re-dye it. I looked down at my wrist. It was bloody. I sighed as I looked at the scars. Suddenly the bathroom swung open. I swung my wrist behind my back.

“Oh Nicole. You’re in here, I thought you were sleeping,” Jack said. I nervously laughed.

“Well I’m not.”

He eyed me. “What are you doing?”

“Nothing, don’t worry.”

Jack didn’t reply. His hand snaked its way behind my back as he held my wrist up to his face. He noticed the dry blood and scars. Jack still didn’t say anything. He just stared at me.

“Does Alex know about this?” he whispered. I shook my head. Jack sighed and kissed my forehead.

“Don’t do this again. Promise me?”

“I promise,” I squeaked out.

I promise.