The Consequence

*** Carrie's POV ***

"You coming out to the show tonight?" I heard Chris shout from his bunk. I let out a sigh.
"Of course Chrisy babe!" I shouted. I could hear Chris give out a faint giggle before he jumped down and rounded up the others.
"Right lads, lets kick some ass." They all cheered and headed out, me on their trail.

I was patiently waiting in the wings of the stage as the boys got their kit together when I heard someone calling my name. I swiftly tuned to see a panting Jack leaning against a box of amps catching his breathe. Despite my current situation with him I couldn't help but laugh as his panted like a dog with his cheeks aflame.
"What do you want Jack?" I snapped, crossing my arms over my chest.
"You have to hear me out Carrie, please? What Alex told you was a lie. I wouldn't cheat on you. You don't deserve that. Please, you have to believe me." His chocolate eyes seemed to melt into mine. His voice was dripping with kindness and I couldn't help but let slip a small smile.
"Thank you Jack. I believe you. I'm sorry for jumping to conclusions like that. You didn't deserve that." His face lit up and he tackled me into a hug that I returned full heartedly. His head leaned down to meet mine in a kiss. I put my hand between the small space separating our lips.
"I can't." I breathed. Jack's face instantly fell and his puppy dog eyes bored into mine. "There's only a few days of tour left and I'll be heading back to England. And..." I glanced over my shoulder to the main stage where You Me At Six were "kicking ass". Jack gave me an understanding smile and inclined his head in a nod.
"Don't sweat it, I kinda knew it was going to happen eventually. Friends?" He stretched out his hand for me to shake. I laughed and pulled him into a final hug. My heart and head had never felt so clear. I finally knew what I wanted.
"Right well I better be off. Keep in touch!" We waved each other off and I turned back to the stage where You Me At Six were just finishing off "Playing The Blame Game".

"Right, we're going to slow it down a bit. Hope it's okay because you imbeciles don't have a choice." I rolled my eyes at Josh's antics. Someone in the crowd screamed out "Play Gossip!"
"Are you on crack cocaine?! How about nooo!" I laughed at his hatred of one of his songs. Personally I never understood why he hated it so much, I quite liked it.
"Anyway. I've slaved over this song all tour so you bitches better like it! It goes out to Carrie Brown to say...I'm sorry." My breathe hitched in my throat as he whispered the last bit. What was he playing at?

"I woke up this morning with a grudge the size of a story
Oh, I feel, I feel so low
Let me start at the end, the part I haven't figured out yet
Yes, I am, I'm moving slow

You are playing the lead
The headache that my actions feed
Oh I've only got myself to blame
Here's another test which I would fail, and at my best
Oh, always ending the same

If I were an honest guy
I'd give this role another try

What do I do when
I am so in love with you
I forgot what I wanted to say
What are we doing?
You won't change your ways in time, in time

If I just saved you, you could save me too
If I just saved you, then you could save me too..."

My heart melted in my chest and I could hold back the tears stinging my eyes. I bit my lip to stop from crying out or running out on the stage.

"...I woke up this morning with a grudge the size of your story,
Which now I have told you all. We're You Me At Six. Thanks for having us!" One by one they all ran off the stage, all with goofy grins engulfing their faces and sweat pouring down their foreheads. Matt passed me and gave me a wink before leaning down and whispering in my ear.
"He's really loves you, you know. Go one..." He nudged me forward as Josh was heading of the stage. We locked eyes. He gave me a shy smile and a small wave. Tears were still pouring from my eyes as I ran to him, engulfing him in a hug. He gave a laugh and lifted me off my feet so we were face to face, blue orbs to emerald.
"I don't want to lose you again." He whispered, I gave a shaky laugh before crushing my lips to his. I felt like I could fly, my heart soared. I was home.
"I love you Josh Franceschi." I whispered as I snuggled my head into the crook of his neck and taking handfuls of his t-shirt. I wasn't letting go for the world.
"I love you Carrie Brown, so fucking much." He lifted my chin up with a finger and we locked lips once more. It was paradise, he was paradise...my paradise.

This is where I belonged; in his arms. And it was going to take a lot for me to think otherwise.