Chase Away the Darkness

The sound of glass breaking filled the room.

“Ugh! Steven I told you to stay out of the kitchen while you were drunk!” yelled Hanna.

“Party Fail!” yelled Mike.

People just stood around the mess not giving a fuck so I decided to help Hanna.

“I’ll go get a towel,” I announced.

Walking towards the bathroom. Someone bumped into me and spilled their drink on me. I looked and it was Audrey

“Woops! I’m so sorry!” said Audrey with an evil grin on her face.

Fuck all over my dress. Now I had to find a towel and a new outfit.

Great and I was totally drunk.

Audrey didn’t even care to help she just walked away. I went to the kitchen and grabbed the extra key that Hanna hid in the drawer. Everyone seemed too busy minding their own business that I thought it was safe to go in my room and get some extra clothes.

I stumbled to my room and put the key in. It didn't budge. Fuck. I kept trying to open it but I couldn't.

On my last attempt someone came up behind me.

“Do you need help?”

I looked and it was Audrey. Oh now you want to help. No bitch go away.

“No I’m fine, go enjoy the party,” I said.

“Here let me help,” she said. She yanked the key off my hands and put the key in.

I tried pushing her away but we just ended in a scuffle to get the key away from the other. That’s when the door busted open and we both fell in. Of course the whole party stopped to look at the commotion.

Oh no.

It only took a second for Audrey to look around my room and burst into laughter.

“Oh my god everyone look! Mikayla here is a fan girl! Oh and look she’s obsessed with Tony!” yelled Audrey.

Half the room laughed along.

I looked at Hanna first, her hand covering her mouth in shock. Next was Steven, he had his head down. Not even wanting to look. Vic, Jaime, and Mike were all serious. Neither of them joined in the laughter. Mike shook his head. Vic looked like he wanted to say something to Audrey but of course he couldn’t. Jaime looked me straight in the eyes, apologetic.

I finally met Tony’s eyes.

He looked shocked and in utter disbelief.

I didn’t know what to do I was frozen. I was sick to my stomach and completely embarrassed. I hated being certain of attention. The fact that I was center of attention and being humiliated was enough to make me want to sit in a corner and cry.

Everything was a blur and the room was spinning.

A presence made itself towards me.

Austin.

I was saved.

Hey lightly bend over and whispered in my ear.

“Go outside, find somewhere to get away for a bit. I’ll come get you later,” he said.

Those words finally gave me the courage to move my feet. I left the room trying to ignore the rest of the stares I was getting. I bolted out the door of my apartment as fast as I could.

Now where to hide.

I went to the farthest staircase away from my apartment and sat on the lowest step. I tried my hardest not to cry. Why did these things keep happening to me? Now what’s going to happen? Is the band going to fire me? Do they think I’m crazy to be their merchandise girl? This was so embarrassing. I don’t even want to get started on Tony

Oh god Tony.

My secret is out.

If our relationship didn’t get any more complicated.

It was starting to get cold and my dress reeked of Audrey’s horrible choice in beer. All I could hear was cars driving out of the parking lot that was near the staircase I was sitting at. Everyone must be leaving. I should try and find another place to sit and hide. Where is Austin?

Right when I was about to get up from my spot I heard arguing.

“What the fuck was that Audrey?!” yelled Tony.

Shit they must have been in the parking lot. I just sat there and decided to hear this conversation. Might as well.

“That was me showing everyone how crazy your merch girls are,” she said.

“That was unnecessary!” said Tony.

“Completely necessary! Wait until my father hears about this,” she said, “don’t worry sweetie we can totally find people to help with your merch that are not all psychotic for you.”

I decided that I had enough. I needed to show Audrey exactly how I felt about her. I got up from the stairs and walked through the little doorway that led to the parking lot.

I found them standing there. He was fuming and she was there with a grin on her face.

I wasn’t prepared for what came next

“That’s it I’m fucking done!” yelled Tony.

“Wait what?” asked Audrey.

“You heard me I’m done with you. I can’t fucking stand you anymore. I’ve put up with your bullshit for to long,” he said.

“You can’t break up with me! What’s you problem Tony I was just having a little bit of fun!” she exclaimed.

“You humiliated her! She’s done nothing to you!” he yelled.

“You can’t break up with me!” she said.

“Oh just watch me!” yelled Tony.

“My father will fire you so quick!” yelled Audrey, “ he can replace you easily.”

That was it Tony was pretty pissed. He face was bright red and he looked like he was about to explode.

“FUCK YOU AUDREY!” he screamed.

At that moment I decided it was time for me to stop watching. I’m pretty sure he would’ve got madder if he found out I was listening. I walked away quietly and decided to just walk back to my apartment.

I bumped into Austin half way there.

“Hey there you are, are you okay?” he asked.

“Yeah I think I am,” I said honestly.

To be honest I was just glad I wasn’t the one getting yelled at by Tony right now.

“Ok well if you need to talk let me know,” said Austin.

“Is it safe to go back to my apartment? I just want to sleep now,” I said.

“Yeah completely empty, Hanna took off with Mike again,” he said.

“Wow okay,” I said.

A small lump filled my throat when I realized I was going to sleep in the apartment alone.

Austin and I arrived at the front of my apartment.

“So I’ll talk to you later?” he asked.

“Yeah thank you very much for tonight you were my savior, I probably would still be standing there looking like a dumb ass,” I said.

“ No problem, by the way you look super adorable today especially in distress,” said Austin

He smiled bright and I couldn’t help but smile back. He put his hands at my waist and pulled me into him. He kissed me hard and meaningful. He never kissed me like that. He was always soft and sweet. I would have pulled away but I was too tired of all the events that happened today so I just relaxed and kissed him back.

His hands gripped tighter at my waist as his lips moved to my neck.

Oh no that spot. I hate that spot. It always gets me.
I should have pushed him away but I didn’t. It felt too good.

“Austin, please stay?” I asked as he tortured me to the extreme.

He stopped to look at me.

“Are you sure that’s what you want?” he asked.

Was it what I wanted? At this point I did. Austin has been good to me this whole time. He hasn’t played games with me and he’s been straight up with how he felt. So why the hell not?

I nodded.

He smiled and lifted me off my feet. I wrapped my legs around his waist and he went back to kissing me passionately. He carried me into the apartment and into my room. He slammed the door behind us with his foot and gently placed me on the bed.

We both paused for a moment and just looked at each other breathing rapidly. Austin seemed hesitant about it all but I was okay with it. Just to show him that I was sure I took off my dress revealing my simple black bra and underwear.

“Wow,” was all he said.

He took it as a green light and took of his shirt and pants, only leaving his boxers.

I slowly backed up more onto the bed and he crawled on top of me.

“I like you a lot Mikayla,” he said.

I didn’t know how to reply to that but before I could say anything back my bedroom door slammed open.

What the fuck?!

It was Tony.

Shit.

He took in the eyeful scene in front of him and his face turned red again.

“Fuck….sorry…shit,” he said and walked back out.

I sighed.

This night couldn’t get any worse
“Ugh I’ll go see what he wants,” said Austin.

He threw his clothes back on and followed after Tony closing my door behind him.

I sat there waiting. Well the mood was killed no way on earth this was going to happen with Austin anymore. I went to my drawer and grabbed pajamas to put them on.

A few minutes later there was a light tap at my door.

“Come in,” I said.

Tony walked in looking embarrassed.

“Oh now you knock,” I said.

“I’m really sorry about everything tonight,” he said.

The apology took me by surprise.

“What Audrey did wasn’t your fault,”

“Yeah it was I should have never let her come on tour,” he said, “I especially shouldn’t have brought her tonight.”

I didn’t say anything I just stood quiet. He scratched the back of his head awkwardly.

“Is this all real?” he asked, pointing at the walls where mostly his face was covered.

Ugh I didn’t want to talk about this right now.

“Where’s Austin?” I asked.

“He left,” said Tony.

What the hell?!

“Why?” I asked.

“I told him why I came over here, and all he said ok and left,” said Tony, “he said to call him tomorrow.”

I was angry.

“Great now I have to stay in this apartment alone tonight,” I said, “So why are you here?”

“Mostly to apologize and to let you explain yourself about all this madness…is that my shirt from love before glory?”

He pointed at the white tank top with the turtle that was supposed to represent him.

Oh god now I seem like a big freak.

“Yeah okay I was obsessed with you, and your band. Mostly the band but you were just the cherry on top,” I said honestly, “I didn’t think it would’ve mattered coming on tour with you guys. I was too hung up on my ex to not realize how big my fan girl crush was. I really don’t know who you are Tony, all I saw before were pictures and random videos of you guys. I didn’t know what I would get when I met you.

“Well I guess I’ll just go now so you can get some sleep,” he said, “I’m sorry again for what you had to go through tonight.”

He walked away slowly. Fuck now I’m stuck alone tonight. Everyone was basically gone. That’s when realization hit me.

“Tony?” I said.

“Yeah?” he asked.

“How did you get here?” I asked.

“I came with Audrey,” he said.

“Oh is she waiting for you?” I asked.

“No I broke up with her, I’m walking back to the hotel where the rest of the band is staying at,” he said.

“Isn’t that like 30 minutes away by car?” I asked, “You’ll end up walking for a while. Why don’t you call one of the guys to come get you?”

I started feeling bad. Fuck Mickey don’t fall for it.

“No I don’t want to bother them,” he said, “it’s okay don’t worry about it I need the fresh air anyways.”

I started thinking of other ways he can get home.

I drank tonight I couldn’t drive him back. Cabs were shady business this late at night.
He was better off walking than taking a cab.

There was only one option. Or at least I was making up excuses for that option.

“Well then just stay,” I blurted out.

He looked at me shocked.

“Um…are you sure?” he asked.

“Yeah, I’m kind of scared to sleep by myself,” I said honestly.

I got up and went to my drawer and found old gym shorts that I wore when I was a bit heavier.

“These should fit you,” I said handing him the shorts.

“Okay,” he said.

I left him to change and went to go lock up the apartment. I turned off all the lights and used the bathroom real quick.

When I went back into the room I met a shirtless Tony with my shorts that fit perfectly on him.

Hot Damn.

“Where can I put these?” he asked holding out his clothes.

I grabbed them and put them on top of my dresser.

“ I really appreciate you letting me stay after everything I put you through,” he said.

“It’s okay,” I said.

We stood there awkwardly for a little bit not sure what to do.

“So I guess I’ll go hit up the couch,” he said.

I looked at my king sized bed and I ultimately felt bad again.

“No you take the bed, I’ll take the couch,” I said.

“What! No way I don’t deserve it,” he said.

“You had a bad night too, you broke up with your girlfriend,” I said.

“Yeah good fucking grief,” he said.

I laughed a little bit.

Then I had a very bad idea. I was just full of those today.

“Well my bed is big enough for the both of us, no reason we can’t share,” I said.

He looked at me shocked again.

I knew this was just my inner goddess talking and I was going to regret it all later but fuck it.

“You sure?” he asked.

“Yeah it’s alright,” I said.

“I’ll turn off the lights,” he said.

I laid on my side of the bed as Tony turned off the lights.

My heart was beating a hundred miles per hour. I was actually going to sleep next to Tony Perry. I couldn’t help but fangirl at the moment.

The other side of the bed weighs down as Tony lies next to me.

I faced away from Tony as I tried falling asleep.

“Thanks Mickey,” he said.

“You’re welcome,” I said.

Nothing else was exchanged and slowly fell asleep hoping that Tony will pop in my dream somewhere tonight.

I knew shit was going to happen soon. I knew there was going to be consequences for tonight.

This was just the calm before the storm.