chapter 13: my birthday

Friday

So today is my b-day and I really didn't want to celebrate it, but I knew Caroline was up to something. But I was going to get dressed, and go to the show tonight. But I walked out. And all I heard was a, " hello, my wonderful friend." She gave me a hug and I felt like a cat, my eyes were big, and I said, " Caroline you know if you give me a hug you will get hurt." She gave me a tight squeeze. So i said, " hey care bear, no hug." She let go, and punched me in the arm, " hey you know what I said, about you calling me care bear." She looked at me and I replied, " oh yeah, and you know how I feel about hugs." She looked at me and said, " touche"

I went in the back and played on my phone for a while but I got a text form Caroline saying that I need to go to the show tonight and to wear something nice. I rolled my eyes, and since I didn't own any dresses, I said, back, ' care, I do not own dresses, or any dress, or skirt. But I only own my demoniac boots, sweaters, band t shirts, leggings and skinny jeans. So when does their set start?" She didn't reply back but just came to the back and said, " you my friend are going shopping with me."

I rolled my eyes and sighed, " only if we are going to my favorite store." She smiled and nodded. I then said, " fair enough." So I grabbed my phone and purse, and we walked to the front, I was wearing leggings, my marilyn Manson sweater, and combat boots. But we walked to the front of the bus and then Ricky asked, " so where are you two ladies going?" I rolled my eyes and Caroline said, " to the mall because this one over here doesn't own a dress." I nodded and said, " I don't like the way they look on me so I don't wear dresses." But Caroline dragged me outside and I sighed.

We got a cab to the mall, and we got there it was right in front of us, so we walked in to the sound of music and well my fav store. But I saw the perfect thing actually, it was a dress, it had that one type of edge to it but it was almost elegant. I picked it up and looked at it, it was a Adams family dress. And I immediately fell in love with it.

I showed Caroline and she nodded, I went to try it on and I looked at myself in the mirror, it did fit me and it felt perfect. But I walked out to show Caroline and she found a red dress, cute but slightly short and it was this velvet Victorian touch to it, I smiled and went to try it on. I put it on and it was so soft, and I liked the way it looked on me so I decided heck with it, I will get both, since I can't decide.

But we looked around more and I found a pair of red dragon heart earrings and a black choker. So I got those and the two dresses, and went to pay. We walked out of the store and went to the shoe store since I need a pair of shoes, and not just the ones I have with me. So we went there and I got a pair of red sandals.

So we got that and went back to the bus. And once we got in the bus, I was told that I had to go to the back. But it was getting close to there set and I started to get ready, I did my hair in a braid and it had a type of elf look to it. But I did that and just eyeliner for makeup, and got in the dress, and shoes.

So Caroline said, that they were heading out so, I went with her. We walked out and the guys already left. Thank goodness. But we walked to the venue and we walked through the back door, I could hear the speakers blare. I went to the side of the stage and Caroline thumbs up. And Ricky nods, so I am wondering what the heck is going on right now. But they finished playing and Chris started talking, " hey everyone, thank you, you guys are amazing, but I am gonna need some help it is someone's bday today and her friend told us about it so, fang where are you?"

I said, shit. And Caroline pushed me out there and i fought back. I swear I am getting her back. But I shyly walked out there and they had a smile on their face. And Chris said, " come on we don't bite." I rolled my eyes and walked over. " hey, happy birthday fang." I looked down, and blushed, I really didn't want to celebrate and the worst thing happened, " fang would you like to sing angel eyes with me." I looked up and my face was red.

And he said, " I will take that as a yes." I smiled and nodded yes, " if that is okay?" He laughed, and gave me a mic. I saw the guys smile, and thank god there were no zoom in screens because I saw Chris flash his fangs at me, which made me look down. But they started to play. And I started to let the music take me.

I felt free, in my own little world with no cares, no worries, no problems. The song finished and I was out of breath, but I was smiling. And Chris was to. " fang you are good, now everyone can we have a big happy birthday for fang." I looked down, and just I felt happy. So I gave Chris a hug. And he was taken aback by it at first, but hugged back and whispered, " happy birthday fang."

I smiled and I really to be honest I felt so happy I was going to cry. But I walked off and Caroline was going nuts, I looked down and she said, " I am so proud of you. And did I see a smile?" I rolled my eyes and she gave me a hug, so I started to tickle her in her side, " remember I do not like hugs." Caroline looked at me like serious. " whatever you say?" We had a lot of fun and when the guys got done with there set, Ricky asked Chris if he could do something. He nodded yes.

Ricky's pov

So fang sang angel eyes with Chris and she was really good. But I have been spending a lot of my time with Caroline and I want to ask her to be my girlfriend. So I asked Chris and he rolled his eyes and smiled, " Caroline can you come here for a moment." She was confused but walked by me and I smiled, " Caroline, I know we have been hanging out for a while and I have got to know you. And I want to ask you this. Will you be my girlfriend?" I saw her eyes widen and I swear she was about to cry but she nodded yes. And gave me a hug.

I smiled and we walked off. Fang was smiling. I think that is the first time I saw her smile, but I am happy for her. And we walked to the back and we had a meet and greet in a minute so I told care, " Caroline, the guys and I have a meet and greet. So you can go back to the bus I will be there in a minute okay." She nodded and I gave her a kiss. She is so adorable.

Fang's pov

So Ricky asked Caroline to be his girlfriend, I Knew this moment was coming but I was happy for her. And I felt really happy, but me and her went back to the bus. And I went to the back after I gave her a lecture, " so when did you two start hanging out?" She giggled and rolled her eyes, " we have been, when he has free time and, I have gotten to know him. And well I don't know this was going to happen fang."

I replied, " well I am happy for you two. Just be careful." She looked at me with gross disgust. " I meant fang wise." He's rolled her eyes and she went to her bunk. I was about to take off my shoes when I heard a knock, weird I know the door is unlocked. But I wen tot get it and I was so shocked I was in high school and well, " fang?" My ex boyfriend Vincent. " what the hell are you doing here?!" I snapped and he walked in. " I never said, you can come in? Besides you probably don't even know who this bus is owned to." I once again snapped and trying not to lose my temper.

He said, " well I was coming to see if this belonged to anyone." He held up a phone. " but I guess we can catch up?" I rolled my eyes, " you should leave Vincent. You are not welcomed here. At least in my opinion." He looked hurt, " ouch. You still care about me. That is so touching." I slapped him.

So let me give a brief explanation. This is Vincent. He was my ex in high school, used me, cheated on me for six months. Almost a year. But when I found out, he started to abuse me. Told me that I was worthless, but I escaped and he was sent to jury for three months. Since his mom was a warent at the building area. But I escaped and I did try to expose him but, I was bullied even worse. From teachers, students, football players, and well the whole school.

But I slapped him, and grabbed him by his shirt collar, I growled, " listen here you f**king a**hole, you destroyed me, abused me, cheated on me for six months almost a year. So I do not feel anything for your fake ass. So don't you even dare say that. Got it?" I was burning up and I actually saw fear in his eyes. " good, now get out of here and never come back. Oh and Vincent, you can go to hell!" I threw him out the door. And cleaned my dress. I shut the door, and Caroline was just staring. And then said, " nicely handled." She gave me a hug. I hugged back. I just needed a hug, I just let everything out. Every tear held back, every memory hidden.

I just kept everything bottled up. After all these years, and I started to walk to the back, still in a hug but me and Caroline, we are the best of friends, she understands me. I wasn't sure if the guys were back, I really didn't care.

Caroline's pov

I saw fang yelling at her ex and when she shut the door. I gave her a hug and she hugged back, that was a first but I knew she was hurting. She just let everything out. We walked to the back and she was still hugging me. That is the first time I have ever seen her do that. I was happy, but I felt sorry for her. I knew what she went through in high school.

Bullied most of the time. And her crummy ex is a total, what's the word, oh yeah, a total d. He is not worth it. " fang it is okay. Just let it out, I will be there for you." I heard the door open in the front and mumbling. So I told fang, " hey I am gonna go see if the guys are back" she mumbled, " care, please don't leave me." I nodded okay and she curled up in a ball. And slowly drifted to sleep. I smiled and stayed by her.

I heard footsteps, and I went to see and I really didn't want to move, but I went to see, and the guys were back. So I was about to go back but. Was caught by Ricky. He asked, " you okay?" I nodded yeah, " just rough night." He looked at me like what? " fangs ex showed up and she was pretty pissed, but she handled it pretty well. But then let everything out and she actually let me give her a hug and she hugged back. So I know that she was upset. But she is in the back taking a nap."

He nodded okay and then said, " I am glad you said yes to being my girlfriend. Thank you." I smiled and gave him a hug. I felt his breath near me. And I pulled back, he smiled, and his fangs were exposed. I rolled my eyes. And asked, " you okay?" He nodded yes and I remember the last time he'd fed was Monday so that was okay. And he has been doing great. But I went to the back and all I saw was fang, sprawled out on the bed/ couch. I just laughed and grabbed the blanket. And covered her. She cuddled up to it.

I walked back out and Ricky gave me a hug, I smiled and we walked out the front of the lounge, ghost was driving Chris was playing Xbox and Ryan was also in his bunk. But I just rolled my eyes. And watched him play. Ricky cuddled up to me like a tiny kitten. It was cute so I just did nothing.