Tainted Love

Chapter 8

Raven's POV

"Well, babe." I start out as I pick up my two suitcases. "Try not to destroy the house." Marilyn chuckles and pulls into one last kiss.

"Have fun, Raven. Call me when you get settled in the bus, okay?"

"Alright. Bye, Brian." I kiss him on the cheek. I walk into the car that will escort me to the band's bus. I wave from out the window to Brian. He gives me a weak smile and waves back.

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I get out of the car. I drag my two suitcases with me.

"Ah, Raven, right?" A man asks coming out of the bus.

"Yup, that's me." I chuckle lightly.

"Jeff." He holds out his hand. I shake it lightly. "I'm the band's tour manager."

"And I'm Raven. The band's makeup artist." I say awkwardly hoping he would laugh at my lame joke. He laughs lightly.

"Come on." I follow him inside. The whole band stands up from what they're doing.

"H-hi." They all greet, shyly.

"Hi." I wave to them.

"I'm Zane." A guy with black hair that go to his shoulders says. His piercings glisten by the light from the window.

"Henry." Another guy says with brown curly hair and blue eyes.

"Jonathan." A guy with short dreads who looks like he smokes pot way too much. Another guy appears from behind them. He slowly comes forward towards Jeff and I.

"I-I'm Spencer." His hair is only shaved on half of his head. The rest is somewhat long, and a peacock blue. He has a thick lip ring and tattoos scatter his arms. His eyes are a beautiful hazel. "I'm the lead singer." He says shifting his weight to his left leg.

"Cool." I comment.

"Uh, are you guys going to be gentlemen and escort her to her bed." Jeff says.

"She can have any bunk-" Jonathan begins.

"Dude! This is a chick. I'm pretty sure she wouldn't wanna sleep with a bunch of guys." Spencer whisper-shouts to Jonathan. "You can sleep in the room in the back." I blush and nod. Well, that was nice of Spencer. I start to walk through the hall and they all come tumbling to me.

"I'll take your luggage!" One of them shouts to me.

"No, I'll take it!" Another shouts. I start to giggle. I turn to them.

"I'm fine, guys." I say to them while chuckling. I enter the bedroom. It barely has room to move around since the bed takes up most of the room. There's a tiny window above the bed. Other than the tight space, it's pretty cozy. I place my luggage on the bed and find my phone. I quickly dial Brian's number. It rings twice until he picks up.

"Raven! How are you, are they being nice? Are you okay? Are you comfortable there?" Brian babbles. I fidget with my wedding ring.

"Brian!" I giggle. "Calm down. I'm fine and the band is nice to me. They're a little bit younger than us." I say.

"Well, that's great to hear that you're fine."

"I miss you already." I say and sigh.

"I miss you too."

"Maybe I can ask if you can tag along with us."

"Really? I won't be ruining the fun for you?"

"Are you kidding? You're the most fun person I know!" He chuckles. I then hear my door knock. "Hold on." I walk over to open the door. "Yeah?" I peek my head out.

"Hey." Spencer says.

"Come in." I open the door wider for him.

"Thanks." He takes a seat on my bed.

"Give me a second. I'm on the phone with someone." He nods and he looks down on the floor. "Hey, I gotta go."

"Who's that?" Brian says with a hint of jealousy.

"The lead singer of the band." I roll my eyes. "Don't be annoying like a dad."

"Fine. Call me tonight?"

"Sure. Bye."

"Bye." I hang up and throw the phone on the bed.

"What's up." I sit down next to him.

"Oh, I just wanted to-to say that we will be staying at a hotel once we get into town. We only have enough money for three rooms. Meaning, each one of us has a partner to share a room, and I'm the only one left without a partner."

"Okay."

"So, do you mind sharing a room with me? If not I can get Jeff to switch with me and I'll stay with Zane."

"It's fine. I don't mind staying with you." I say and give him a friendly smile. He nods and leaves.

"Well, I'll call you when we get there. Bye, Raven." He slips out of my room. What a nice guy, why is he so awkward though?