My Brother's Bandmate

Chapter 7

TIME LAPSE: NICKI'S BIRTHDAY

I woke up and I was in Ashley's arms. I looked at my phone to see what time it was. 11:00 am. I looked up at Ashley and he was smiling at me. I blinked my eyes slowly and smiled back. Me and Ashley had been flirting a lot lately, and we made out when we were drunk. The rest of the guys hadn't found out about that, but I think they might think something's going on. 

"Happy birthday, my little outlaw." He smirked.

"Thanks." I laughed.

I hopped out of the bunk and he followed. I went into the livingroom area and it was dark. The guys must still be sleeping. Im always the first one up. I reached for the lightswitch. I screamed pretty damn loud and jumped backwards onto Ashley when I felt a hand covering up the switch. The light came on and I saw everyone jumping out from behind stuff.

"Happy fucking birthday!" They all screamed.

Ashley was still holding me up, I stood up and hugged all of them.

"Present time!" Jinxx smiled.

"You guys didn't have to get me anything! The only thing I need from you all right now is a ride to the hospital for that heart attack you just gave me!" I joked.

They all laughed and started getting their presents out. Jinxx handed me his first, I opened it and it was a black tanktop and in white it said 'You're just jealous because my brother's the drummer' From Jake I got a black guitar with silver stars going down the side. From Andy I got a new make-up palette and two gift cards to hot topic. Ashley got me a star necklace just like his. On the back it said 'My Little Outlaw". CC gave me a hundred dollar bill and a bag of blow pops. He got me the same thing every year. I immediately ripped the bag of blow pops open. They were like the best candy ever.

"I love you guys so much." I smiled and hugged all of them.

Jake smirked at me, "Ya' know, I got all excited when CC told us you played guitar, so today when we go set up at the venue and practice, you're gonna play for us."

"But I'm not that good." I blushed.

"That's not what CC said." Andy grinned.

I rolled my eyes playfully, "Fine."

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We all got dressed and headed backstage to the venue. The guys were doing their warpaint. Ashley let me do his hair.

"Nicki, what the fuck did you do?" CC asked with a shocked look on his face.

"What?" I asked confused.

"He won't let anyone touch his hair!" He laughed.

I just laughed and went back to teasing. After I was finished I got bored and started doing my own hair and makeup. I put on heavy black eyeshadow and fake eyelashes. I picked up some red lipstick.

"After you put that on kiss my cheek." Ashley smirked. I just smiled and nodded.

I put the lipstick on and walked towards him. I lifted my head up since he was little bit taller than me. I placed a hand on the other side of his face and kissed him just above his jawline. I smiled at him and walked to CC. 

"Are you ready?" He grinned.

I picked up the guitar and plugged up the amp. Andy set up a microphone stand for me. I started singing I Hate Myself For Loving You by Joan Jett.

Midnight gettin' uptight Where are you 

You said you'd meet me now it's quarter to two