This Is Paradise

Yeah Boy and Doll Face

Alysha's P.O.V

I noticed the sun beginning to set out the venue window. Maybe I should start heading back to the bus. My phone had been on airplane mode so I probably have tons of missed calls from the guys. I was honestly hoping they were from Vic. I hit the small airplane button on my screen, and my phone began vibrating with messages. With one single text from Vic.

Babe xx: If you decide to talk, I'll be in our bunk before the show. I want to explain this to you. I would never do anything to hurt you darling. If you never want to see me again, then don't come. I'll understand, and I'll leave you alone. I'll be here until 5:50. I love you...

I glanced at the time. Shit. It was 5:40. I booked it outside of the building and made my way through the crowd of fans lined up. I needed to get to Vic. I couldn't live without him. My legs felt like Jello by time I reached the bus, with only a minute before Vic would leave me. I swung the door open and ran over to our bunk. I heard sniffles coming from behind the curtain. "Vic." I whispered. The curtain slowly peeled open to reveal a crying Vic. Did I cause that? I made my way into the tight space with him, and closed the curtain behind me. We were silent for a couple minutes before he spoke up.

"Do you know what the hospital said when they found me nearly dead?" He asked, looking over to me with hurt in his eyes. I shook my head no, and waited for a response from him. "Another boy without a sharper knife." He whispered. I looked down at his wrist to see he was scratching it like crazy. "Vic stop." I pleaded, grabbing his hand with mine. "Sometimes I think they didn't even care. But do you remember what you said to me that night?" He continued. I remembered exactly what I had said.

Flashback

I was sitting on the bed in my room. Patiently waiting for Vic to show up so we could have a movie marathon like we did every Friday night. He was late. He's never late. No one knows about his self harm but me. He made me swear not to tell anyone. He promised me he would never do it again.

I nervously bit at my fingernails and almost jumped out of my skin when my phone beside my bed buzzed. Vivian's name appeared across the screen. Vic's mom never calls me. "Hello?" I said into the phone. "Sweetie, I'm afraid Vic won't be coming tonight." Her voice cracked, and her breathing became shaky. "Mom, what happened? Is he okay?" I worridly spoke. I always called Vivian mom. She was more like a mother than my actual mom who had been in prison for many things.

"He attempted suicide dear." Her fragile voice said. The line went dead and I swear my heart did too. "No!" I yelled, repeatedly punching my bed. I picked up my phone and text Vic.

Me: Vic please tell me this is a joke.

Me: Vic, please.

Me: Wake me up and let me know you're alive

END OF FLASHBACK

"Wake me up and let me know you're alive." I responded, squeezing his hand. He nodded his head, and I placed my free hand on the wrist he had cut that day. I felt his scars and a single tear fell out of my eye. "I was so scared I would lose you that day." I mumbled, rubbing his scars up and down.

"Are we alive, Ally?" He asked, looking over at me. I know what he meant. He wanted to know if our love was still alive. Or if it had become the leading role in the symphony of horrid noises. I stayed silent, hoping he would explain what I had saw earlier. "That girl was Melanie. My ex. Basically a rebound from you. She forced herself upon me and tried to make it look like more when she knew I had you. I tried so hard to get her away from me but she wouldn't budge." Vic said, looking down. "Vic." I said. As soon as he looked up in response I leaned in and attached our lips. Kissing him passionately until I knew I had mended the broken heart I had caused. "We are very much alive." I whispered against his lips.

He smiled lightly before pressing his lips against mine again. Our lips moved in sync as he lightly pushed me down on my back so he was hovering over me. His arms on either side of me, holding him up for support. "I love you." He whispered, as he laid down next to me. "I love you." I replied, wrapping my arms around his torso and holding him close. "I hate fighting with you." He said, as he traced circles into my thighs with his thumb. "What would a relationship be without some complications?" I asked, looking up at him. "We're a mess. But I wouldn't trade it for the world. We're perfectly imperfect and I wouldn't have it any other way." I assured him. pecking his lips.

I heard the bus door open in the distance and Tony's voice rang through the bus. "Vic let's go!" He shouted. "Go on babe." I said, sitting up and sliding off the bed. "Are you coming?" He asked, jumping out after me. "I'm right behind you guys. I have something I want to do first." I said, images of the promise ring ran through my head. He nodded his head and pecked my lips lightly before grabbing his guitar and walking off the bus with Tony. I grabbed my phone and shoved it into the pocket of my hoodie before walking off the bus myself.

I really wanted to get the ring now. On my way out I bumped into somebody. "Oh, sorry." I laughed, looking up to see Kellin. "It's alright, where you going?" He asked, smiling down at me. "You cannot tell Vic." I said, deciding maybe Kellin could help me figure out what to get engraved on the ring. "Oh, I love secerts!" He yelled, clapping his hands together. "First rule is, don't scream out that I have a secert to tell you." I warned, giggling. "Oh, sorry." He said, his face getting a little pink.

After my discussion with Kellin, he helped me figure out exactly what to get on the ring. But instead of a ring, it'll be a dog tag necklace. It was perfect. It would perfectly capture what Vic and I had gone through over the years. I'm surprised Kellin knew about Vic and I even before Vic knew Kellin. I guess Vic had told a few people about us? I confidently made my way over to the jewelry shop. Smiling to myself as I thought about the look on Vic's face when he would open this present. I couldn't wait.

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Really short chapter whoops. But Vic and Ally made up so it's okay. I almost cried writing this thinking about Vic's past and all that shit, but he's a fighter so yaay :) I hope you guys like it!! Yeah Boy and Doll Face is pinned up top.

~ Amber xxx