Devil with Angel Eyes

Douglas; Two Days Later

I find myself in an old whiskey distillery in Nashville. The building was bought out and converted into a rehearsal studio years ago. And this place is being currently used by Nikkole for her fine rehearsal for her first show ever.

“How are you and Nik doing?” Colson asks once he gets off stage after practicing the song he’s done on Nikkole’s CD. “The sexual tension isn’t drowning us and you guys aren’t passive aggressively trying to kill each other.” He chuckles. “What did you two get up to in that studio?”

“You knew what you were doing when you locked us in there.” I narrow my eyes at him. “So what do you think fucking happened?”

“Hey, I did this for your own good, hell for Nik’s own good.” He defends his actions. “You guys fucking love each other; you two just need to admit it. Plus it was probably high time you listened to her song about you.”

“I only listened to half of it.” I admit. “I didn’t want to listen to all of it; it hurt too much.”

“Really?” He raises an eyebrow. “I thought this song was kinda sweet. She even admits she loves you in the story and would like a second chance. Isn’t that what you wanted?” I just sigh, causing an annoyed sigh to escape from Colson’s lips. “Dude, you need to figure out what you want from Nik. Because sooner or later, she’s not going to wait for you. She can literally have any guy she wants but she’s not putting herself out there.”

“So you’re saying she’s waiting for me?” I scoff. “I doubt it. I hurt her.”

“She loves you, Doug.” He gets serious. “But she’s not going to wait forever for you to find out what you want. And deep down, you know this. This is why you got pissed when she mentioned she was working with Ben Hardy.” I’m about to open my mouth in protest, but he cuts me off. “Don’t tell me you weren’t pissed. Because you were, even Evander has seen in. And that boy doesn’t know you. He immediately went into overprotective mode when I had him come with me and Pete.”

“He has a crush on her, anyone can see it.” I roll my eyes.

Colson scoffs. “You are unbelievable, dude.” He turns around and pays attention to the stage. Right now Nikkole is up there with Ben and Danny. Danny is playing some song and Nikkole is practicing vocals while Ben stands on the side and starts telling them what to do.

“Why is Ben here without Kenny?” I ask Colson. “They are usually always together.”

“You don’t know?” He asks. “Ben is asking Kenny to marry him tomorrow at the show. Nik has been helping him prepare for it. He’s going to do it during the show.”

“It’s the last song!” Nikkole shouts in our direction. “Well besides the encore.”

“You’re seriously doing this during your show?” I ask her as she walks over with both Ben and Danny flanking her. “Most of your songs nowadays is all about love lost and shit like that.”

“You may have changed my mind about marriage but it doesn’t mean I hate it all together.” She shrugs. “Ben and Kenny are in love and deserve to be married. And besides, Ben knows what is going to happen if he EVER hurts Kenny.”

“Like you’ll hurt me; you love me too much.” He shoots a smug look at Nikkole, causing the blonde to roll her eyes.

“I love Kendall more.” A smirk appears on her lips. “And besides, you know I’m not threatening you. I’m simply making a promise. No one hurts my girl and gets away with it.”

“I know I should be scared but it’s hard to take you seriously.” Ben chuckles. Nikkole just rolls her eyes. “But thanks for doing this.”

“So what song were you playing?” I ask.

“The Rain Song by Led Zeppelin.” Nikkole replies. “It’s basically ‘their’ song.”

“Awesome.” I smile.

“Anyway, I’m going to text Michelle and tell her that we’re in the clear and she can bring Kenny back.” Nikkole tells everyone. “Then everyone is more than welcome to come by my place for the party I’m being forced to throw.” She shoots a look to Colson who is just whistling away, avoiding eye contact. “Bring a bathing suit, I have a heated pool. I’ll see you guys there.” With that she leaves me alone with three guys that all want to kill me right now.

“You two had sex, didn’t you?” Ben asks. “She’s treating you like she used to treat Ashley whenever they would hook up post-break up.”

“It’s a shame you had your head so far up your ass.” Danny states. “I actually liked you two together. I have never seen her so happy before.”

“All of us were rooting for you.” Ben adds. “And we’re friends with Ashley.”

A slight pain of guilt comes over me. I really fucked up.

Nikkole; later that day

“Ben is up to something.” Kendall states as we get ready for tonight’s party. “He’s been very secretive lately. Do you think he’s hiding something? Or worse, hiding a girl?”

“Bruce isn’t stupid enough to cheat on you.” Michelle states. “That man knows he’ll have a ton of people coming after him if he does so. Especially Nik.”

“He doesn’t take my threats seriously though.” I chuckle. “But seriously, he’s not going to cheat on you. He’s a fucking amazing guy. He’s probably hard at work on a little project he doesn’t want to involve you just yet.”

“Deep down, I know you’re right.” She forces a smile. “I’m probably just overthinking things.”

“You guys will be fine, don’t worry.” I smile. “Speaking of boys, how was touring with Tyler?” I ask Michelle.

“Have I ever told you how much I hate sleeping in those bunks?” She laughs. “It’s like sleeping in fucking coffins. And don’t get me started about alone time with the man. The only time sex is on the table is when we have a hotel room.”

“That’s just you being a prude.” I joke. “Have sex on the tour bus isn’t bad.”

“Says the girl who has done it constantly for how many years?” Michelle chuckles.

“Dating Ashley has taught me many, many things.” I smirk.

“Speaking of touring, can we talk about how adorable your tour manager is.” Kendall wiggles her eyebrows at me. “He looks like he’s going to be a ton of fun.”

“I know that look, Kenny.” I warn her. “Are you seriously suggesting I should fuck my tour manager?”

“Maybe.” A smirk grows on her lips, causing me to groan. “It’s not like you’re getting laid or anything. And it’s not like I’m asking you to marry the fucker.”

“It’s been how long since you’ve gotten laid?” Michelle asks. “You’re getting moody, and it’s not good for any of us.”

“It’s hasn’t been that long since I had sex.” I admit with a sigh. The girls just give me a look. “Colson locked me and Douglas in a room together. We talked and one thing lead to another and well...you know my pattern by now.”

“Oh Nik.” Kendall’s eyes soften. “How are you holding up?”

“I love him, still.” I admit aloud. “But I can’t keep waiting for him. But I can’t seem to move on. And trust me, I’ve tried. No one seems to be as amazing as he is.”

“He’s a fucking asshole.” Michelle growls. “He seriously fucked with the wrong girl. I swear if he shows up tonight, I’m kicking his asshole so fucking hard. I know I’ve been away for most of this shit, but I’m back now. I’ve got your back.”

“You’re scary when you’re angry; you know that right?” I smirk at her, causing the girls to laugh.

“Why did Colson lock you up anyway?” Kendall asks.

“I mentioned that Ben Hardy is going to be in my music video and then Douglas got pissy.” I reply. “He’s afraid I’m going to fall in love with Ben; which won’t happen.”

“Is it because he played Roger Taylor?” Michelle asks. “I know you have an issue with dating drummers.”

“Honestly, no.” I reply. “It’s because I still love Douglas. I can’t string a guy along until the guy I want, wants me back.”

“But you can still have fun, Nik.” Michelle states. “Go out on a few dates with this Ben; have fun. You can’t keep yourself from having fun because of a fucking guy.”

“She’s right, and you don’t want to admit it.” Kendall sighs, pulling me into a hug. “Live your life, Nik. He has.”

“Ben’s cute, right?” I chuckle as I pull away from them.

“If you like blond hair, light eyes, deep voices and sexy British accents.” Michelle laughs. “Plus, I’ve seen pictures of him shirtless. The man is built like a Greek God.”

“He really is.” I dreamily sigh. “Maybe you two are right; I need to move on. And maybe, just maybe Ben could be the one to help me with that.”

“Now come on, let's get you smoking hot for tonight’s party!” Kendall exclaims. “We need to make Doug regret letting you go.