Runaways

Melissa's P.O.V

Zacky handed me a pair of his grey sweatpants and one of his Vengeance University t-shirts, I walked into the bathroom and took a steamy shower, Feeling the heat and steam was pure relaxation for me.

Weird to say but I was using men's shampoo and conditioner and soap during my shower session.

I rushed my shower just a bit, Wanting to leave Lily and the guys the hot water, I wasn't one for being that selfish, I'm just glad I'm here and alive.

I dried myself off and got dressed, Feeling relieved about everything.. Relieved that the guys understood us and that we need to get back on our feet.

I looked at myself in the mirror, Looking at my glowing face that was actually glowing for once in a long time.. I felt beautiful right now, I didn't care what I was wearing, Where I was, Just how I felt inside is what made my heart warm.

The fact that the guys had their arms open towards us was the besting feeling, Besides Brian... I never expected him to be such a selfish bastard, I guess that's what most rockstars are huh? The man I looked up to made me feel like a ant, So small and that he made me feel like I don't belong.

Who is he to talk to us the way he does? Does he know us? No. Does he know the shit we've gone through? No.

I didn't quite understand this but I shook it off and brushed my hair quickly and walked out.

Jimmy shot up from the couch and pushed Lily playfully into the bathroom, I watched, Making sure things weren't going to far.

"Hey boo, Feeling better?" Someone whispered as they wrapped their arms around my waist.

I jumped, Not expecting something like this to happen..

I turned around and met a pair of beautiful emerald eyes, I blinked for a couple of seconds, Feeling like a moron just staying quiet and blinking like it was going out of style.

"Uhm.. Y-yeah.. " I nodded, Biting my lip, Avoiding any eye contact.

Brian smirked as he walked by, Shaking his head as his smirk turned into laughter.

"Brian, Shut up!" Zacky sighed, Watching his band mate grab more Jack Daniels out of the fridge.

He turned his attention back to me and smiled a smile that had my heart rate jumping all of the walls.

"Sorry about that...Didn't mean to scare you or have Brian be such an ass..." His smile faded as he reached his hand behind his neck, Rubbing it nervously.

I nodded, Feeling bad they had to keep apologizing for Brian's behavior.

"As you may see...Or know.. There's no bunks left, Besides the one you hid in and I'm pretty sure you don't wanna stay in there, So I was wondering if you would be comfy in my bunk or something? The couch isn't comfy either... Trust me." He laughed, Leading me to the front of the bus.

I giggled a bit, Looking around the bus, Getting to know the features and environment better.

"I'll take the couch, I don't care how "Uncomfy" it is, I'm just glad you guys are letting us stay here for a bit.. An.." Zacky pressed his index finger to my lips.

"Sh... No couch for you, No couch for anyone. Your going to stay in my bunk, Unless Matt will crush your tiny body, Brian will drool and snore on you, Jimmy.. I think he likes your sister and Johnny sleeps with his "Babies" Well known as his wine bottles and such." He chuckled, Pointing to a few of Johnny's babies on the counters.

I giggled and looked at them, Wondering why he would keep so many bottles and glasses.

"Let's head over to my bunk, Do you like Lost Boys? Maybe we can watch it.." He smiled as he laced our hands together and led me to his bunk, Unexpectedly picking me up, Helping me get into his bunk.

I pulled myself onto the bunk, Turning around to see Zacky was right behind me.

"I'm right here sweetie, No worries." He smiled, Pulling the blanket over us, Grabbing a mini remote from under the pillow, Turning the mini screen TV on.

I snuggled into the blankets, Keeping my focus on the screen, Thinking of everything that has gone on, I thought to myself...

We just snuck onto some bands bus, They let us stay and how one of the members is letting me stay in there bunk?

I shook it off, Seeing the movie about to begin.

Zacky slowly pulled me into his arms, Allowing me to rest my head on his chest.

As I did, I heard his heartbeat raising, I smiled to myself, Allowing my thoughts over come me as I fell asleep....

Brian's P.O.V

I smirked, Peaking into Zacky's bunk as he held Scardy Cat Melissa close to him.

I shook my head in disbelief he's letting that homeless girl in a bunk with him, Let alone cuddling and letting her wear his clothes.

I looked around the bus, Making sure everyone was occupied before doing a action that could break out war...

I tip toed back to the bunk area, Slowly pulling Zacky's black curtain open. I hopped onto Johnny's bunk, Getting up onto Zacky's and reach over him slowly and grabbed Melissa's sides, Making her body spazz.

She sat up and screamed on top of her lungs as tears poured out of her eyes.

I bursted into laughter and jumped down off the bunk, Falling from the amazing reaction I just witnessed.

"Shh.. I'm here hun.. I'm here.." Zacky cooed to hear, Glaring down at me as he pulled her into his arms.

Jimmy and Lily ran over, Lily eyes looking for her prey, Her eyes met mine as she growled and walked up to me, Getting in my face.

"Do you enjoy torturing a eighteen year old girl!? Don't you know she has anxiety problems?! Our whacked out father used to scare her constantly! Giving her night terrors! Are you fucking proud of yourself to scumbag!" She yelled in my face, Her body shaking with anger.

I laughed again and nodded.

"She's quite the entertainment, No wonder why your father enjoy scaring the ever living shit out of her." I smirked.

She shook her head.

"Now you crossed the line!" Before I knew it I felt a hard fist in the face, Causing my face to numb up.

I looked up and glared at her.

All the guys besides Zacky had their jaws dropped open to the floor, Trying to hold in laughter.

I stood up and glared at her, Giving her a death glare.

Zacky didn't make any eye contact with what just happened, He just held Scardy Cat in his arms, Whispering sweet bullshit into her ears, Wanting everyone to feel sorry for her, I could easily read it on her face.

"Brian...Go in the back of the bus.. Now..." Jason hissed, Directing me towards the back of the bus.

Matt and Jimmy led Lily somewhere upfront, Not caring what was going on.

Johnny just stood in the hallway like a moron, Go figures.

Before I knew it, I heard soft quiet giggles. I slowly walked towards the hall area, Wanting to know what pathetic shit was going on now.

Zacky has a hold of Scardy Cats hands and was giving kisses all over her palms.

I gagged in disgust and walked back to the back, Plopping onto the couch, Getting my phone to text my lovely lady at home.

Lily’s P.O.V
I was almost sad to get out of the shower. It was too wonderful! Well, except that I smelled like a man. But hey! Beggars can’t be choosers. Sighing, I shut off the shower and got out, grabbing a towel. Drying myself off, I quickly put on one of Jimmy’s shirts, which actually came down to my knees. He’d given me a pair of his shorts, too, which you couldn’t even see when I put the shirt on! I quickly dried my hair and stole someone’s brush to run through my hair. Feeling great, I walked out of the bathroom.

I immediately tried to find Mel, but Jimmy attacked me first. Grabbing me, he spun me around. I laughed, and when he stopped, I asked, “Where’s my sister?” I looked up at him innocently.
“Zacky is putting the moves on her.” He laughed. “They’re in his bunk, watching a movie.”
“Oh. I see.” I was wondering if I should go check on her or not when Jimmy grabbed my hand and pulled me towards the back room. I was kind of shocked when he wrapped his arms around my waist. I looked up, confused, as I asked, “Jimmy, what’s going on?”
He smiled. I could get used to seeing that smile. “Nothing. Just wanted to be alone with you, away from the other guys.” He moved a piece of my wet hair out of my face. “You look even better clean.”
I blushed and looked away. I was about to respond when I heard my baby sister scream bloody murder. That was all I needed. I was out of Jimmy’s arms in a flash, running towards my sister. I saw Brian fall from the bunk, laughing his head off. I barely heard Zacky’s voice trying to soothe her, and that allowed me to take care of the cause of my sister’s distress.
Brian got up and looked at me, our eyes locking. I was going to rip him to shreds. I got up into his face, my body shaking with anger. "Do you enjoy torturing an eighteen year old girl!? Don't you know she has anxiety problems?! Our whacked out father used to scare her constantly! Giving her night terrors! Are you fucking proud of yourself, you scumbag!?"

He actually laughed and nodded. "She's quite the entertainment, No wonder your father enjoyed scaring the ever living shit out of her." He smirked.
That was the last straw. This asshole was getting it. “Now you crossed the line!” I balled my hand into a fist and punched him in the face with all my might.
I heard all of the guys trying not to laugh, but I didn’t care. I was too angry to care. He glared up at me, as if he wanted to attack me. I turned to see Zacky still calming Mel down, and I felt grateful to him for that. Eventually, Jason appeared and told Brian to get to the back of the bus. Jimmy and Matt escorted me to the front, sitting me down on the couch. They tried to calm me down, but I was too upset. I just needed to talk to Mel, to make sure she was ok. I got up and made my way to the bunk.
Arriving there, I saw Zacky being all cute and kissing her. She giggled a lot and seemed happy again. I allowed myself to calm down and I went back to find Jimmy, who was sitting on the couch still. Seeing me, he held his arms open for me, and I crawled onto his lap, snuggling my face into his neck.

Jimmy’s P.O.V
I knew that Lily was angry. I didn’t blame her. I was pissed at Brian, too. I really liked this girl, and I wanted to beat Brian to death for doing this to the girls. I tried to get her to sit down and cool off, but she just jumped back up and went to check on her sister. Not that she needed to. I could hear her and Zacky from down the hall. When she was satisfied that she was ok, she came padding back to the living room area where I was patiently waiting. Seeing her, I held my arms open for her.
I was happy when she crawled onto my lap and curled up against me. Maybe she liked me, too! Maybe I stood a chance! I saw Matt looking at us curiously, but he soon got up and walked towards the back of the bus. Good. I wanted to be alone with Lily. I tried to strike up a conversation with her. “So… I’m sorry Brian is such an ass.”
She moved a little, and said, “It’s not your fault. You have nothing to be sorry for. I should apologize, though, for punching your friend.” She pulled away to look at me.
My heart almost broke for her. She looked so sad. Yet, she had nothing to be sad about. I tried to think of a way to make her feel better. And I only came up with one. I put my hand on her cheek and gently pulled her face to mine, pressing my lips to hers.
I let go, and she gasped, staring at me. I hoped I hadn’t crossed a line. I was soon corrected, when she threw her arms around my neck and kissed me deeply. It was my turn to gasp. I was going to really like this girl.
She pulled away and blushed. Apparently she thought it was too forward, but I thought it was the bravest thing I’d ever experienced. I liked a girl who knew what she wanted and went after it. I needed to tell her. “Wow. That was amazing!” I grinned.
She blushed more. “Are you sure?” After I nodded, she grinned. She thought of something, apparently, because her face dropped and she went pale. She turned to me and asked, “You don’t have a girlfriend or a wife or anything, do you?”

I chuckled. “Nope. Haven’t had a woman in my life for awhile now. So, no reason to be concerned.”
She was relieved after that, and started blushing again. “Jimmy, can I tell you something?”
I couldn’t help but grin. “Of course!”
She leaned in to whisper in my ear. “I was hoping I’d get to meet you when Mel and I got on the bus. And by ‘meet’ you, I mean…” She pulled away, blushing. She did that a lot. It was kind of cute. For everything she must have gone through to end up living in a car with her sister, she was still pretty innocent.
I couldn’t help but smirk. Her goal since getting on the bus was to sleep with me? Lucky me! I did pretty well with the ladies, but Matt and Brian usually scored the most. But, as I looked at the innocent girl sitting on my lap, I couldn’t jump into bed with her like that. It didn’t feel right. But, how do I tell her without making her feel like I didn’t want her? I guess I just give it my best shot. “Lily, wait. I can’t just hop into bed with you like that. I like you, ok? I like you a lot. But, I want to get to know you before we go that far. Do you understand?” I hoped it didn’t come out too harsh.
She looked sad. Damn it, Jimmy! Way to go! Then she looked up at me, a small smile on her red lips. “I understand, Jimmy. Thank you. No one has had that kind of respect for me. Ever.” She hugged me.
What have these two girls been through?! The things she said really worried me. I would need to find out. I needed to see if I could help her, I thought as I wrapped my arms around her. And, I decided I would talk to Matt, to see if he would let the girls stay with us. I didn’t want to let Lily and Mel go back into the life they were living.

She pulled away again, and I smiled at her. She yawned big, and I could see that she looked exhausted. Poor girl needed her sleep. “Alright. After a yawn like that, it’s time for you to sleep. Come on.” I cradled her in my arms and got off of the couch. It didn’t take me too many steps to get to my bunk, and I gently set her down on the mattress. I motioned her to move over, and I climbed in with her.
She immediately snuggled up to me, and I wrapped my arms around her. Brian was NOT going to mess with her, or I would kill him. It didn’t take her long to fall asleep, just as I suspected. I watched her as she drifted off, and I couldn’t help but smile a little as she gave a cute little sigh and finally dropped off. I decided that I would, too, and get rid of the rest of my hangover.