Sexy Drug (Sequel to Vampires Will Never Hurt You)

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Kellin POV:

It was the following morning that I woke up, feeling extremely excited. Obviously, I couldn't show up backstage with the band if I wanted to surprise Vic. I had gotten the set list from Jaime, and the green light from everyone, except Vic, who didn't know. I was ready. 

But I hadn't actually performed live in about fifty years. 

I had to remember everything that I've learned. Never look anyone in the eyes for an extended period of time. Remember every single lyric, because die hards got pissed if you go them wrong. And don't let your fear of screwing up show. That was it. Pretty much everything that I needed to remember. And everything was super easy. I couldn't look anyone in the eyes if I couldn't see them, because the venue would be dark. I had practiced this song a thousand times, if I didn't know all of the words that I had to say by now, I'd be upset with myself. And as for my fear of screwing up, well, it's not like anyone even knows who I am anyway. 

I struggled to decide on what to wear. That was not an easy decision to make. The wrong outfit could make me look really bad, especially if I really screwed up tonight. My phone dinged with a message at that point. 

Jaime: Do you wanna just watch the whole concert from the stage so you don't have to worry about getting through the crowd? Vic still won't know bc it was his idea to let you watch from there.

Me: sure. That sounds great actually.

Jaime: got it. See you there then. 

Vic POV: 

I was waiting around backstage for Kellin to get there. He was supposed to show up here, at least that's what Jaime told me. What if he didn't come? I didn't see any reason for him to not, but then again, we hadn't even sent so much as a text message all day. 

Then I saw someone come back. I knew that raven-colored hair anywhere. "Kells!" I shouted, running to him.

Kellin pulled me into a tight hug. "I missed you too. But I showed up late so you're going on in a minute. I promise to talk to you soon." 

I nodded, half not wanting to leave. But then again, I didn't want to disappoint Kellin with no show, or anyone else for that matter. I left him and went on stage, and was greeted by a roar from the crowd. "What's going on tonight?! Are you guys ready for a show?!" 

They screamed with approval. I glanced back and smiled to see Kellin watching me from the side.

Kellin POV: 

Watching Vic perform was amazing, and they had saved King for a Day for last, so I wasn't really paying attention to what song were were on. But every single one had me singing or dancing along. And thank God no one could see me. Jaime looked at me after about an hour or so, signaling me to come on. At first I didn't understand why, but then I heard the familiar guitar introduction. 

Shit I wasn't ready.

"Dare me to jump off of this Jersey bridge!"

I ran on with the mic that I'd been given earlier. "I bet you never had a Friday night like this!" I cut in before he could say anything. Vic looked at me, eyes glimmering with surprise. Please don't screw up, Kellin. 

"Keep it up, keep it up. Let's raise our hands!"

"Take a look up at the sky and I see red!"

 "Red for the cancer, red for the wealthy, red for the drink that's mixed with suicide!"

"Everything red!" Please don't fail me voice. "Please won't you push me for the last time? Let's scream until there's nothing left. So sick of playing I don't want to anymore. The thought of you's no fucking fun. You want a martyr? I'll be one. Because enough's enough we're done."

It felt so surreal to be on stage again. Actually on stage. With people singing with me. 

"You told me think about it, well I did. Now I don't wanna feel a thing anymore. I'm tired of begging for the things that I want. I'm over sleeping like a dog on the floor, " Vic sang. "The thing I think I love, will truly bring me pain, intoxication, paranoia, and a lot of fame. Three cheers for throwing up! Pubescent drama queens. You make me sick I make it worse by drinking late. "

"Scream- until there's nothing left. So sick of playing I don't want to anymore. The thought of you's no fucking fun. You want a martyr? I'll be one. Because enough's enough. We're done. " 

"You told me think about it well I did. Now I don't wanna feel a thing anymore. I'm tired of begging for the things that I want. I'm over sleeping like a dog on the floor."

" Imagine living like a king someday. " I felt a crown being placed on my head. "A single night without a ghost in the walls. And if the bass shakes the earth underground, we'll start a new revolution now!" 

"Hail Mary. Forgive me. Blood for blood. Hearts beating. Come at me! Now this is war!"

"Fuck with this new beat! " I shouted, and it was then that I realized just how lost I was. It felt like someone else was standing there, singing for me. Moving for me. Thinking for me. I was completely lost in the song. I looked down into the crowd, and felt like I was seeing all their faces for the first time. Don't freeze up. Don't mess up. 

"You're killing it, " Vic whispered so that only I could hear. 

I didn't think I was doing that good. "Now! Terror begins inside a bloodless vein!" 

"I was just a product of the street youth rage! "

"Born in this world without a voice or say! "

"Caught in the spokes with an abandoned brain! " 

"I know you well, but this ain't a game! " 

"Blow the smoke in diamond shape! " 

"Dying is a gift so close your eyes and rest in peace! " 

It was so close to being over. I was going to miss this so much. 

"You told me think about it well I did. Now I don't wanna feel a thing anymore. I'm tired of begging for the things that I want! I'm over sleeping like a dog on the floor."

"Imagine living like a king someday. A single night without a ghost in the walls. We are the shadows screaming  'take us now! '" 

"We'd rather die than live to rest on the ground! " 

"Shit." 

I was about to walk off the stage, but Vic grabbed my hand and raised it to the sky. "Give it up for Kellin Quinn! " 

I think I may have went deaf in that moment, because people were shouting so loudly. 

Then Vic dropped my hand, and I walked off the stage. "Goodnight everyone! " Vic shouted. He still had to do the meeting thing afterwards, which gave me plenty of time to drive back to the house and get everything that I needed ready. 

Best night ever.