I sit on the balcony of Alyson and I's hotel room. I stare out at the pool of the hotel room and see a blonde girl, She can't be more than Seventeen years old. Someone walks over to her and hands her a drink. He sits behind her and starts massaging her shoulder. She turns her head and looks at him and smiles. I see her tell him she loves him, and see him say it back and my eyes fill with tears. I hear the sliding door open and quickly wipe the tears off my cheeks. Alyson Starr walks up to the railing and looks to me. She looks down at the couple. Alyson sighs and turns around, leaning back against the railing.
Alyson Starr: Jess... We had to leave...
Jessica Blake: ...Did we?
I look up at Alyson and push myself up off the chair I was sitting in, walking into the hotel room. I walk over to my bag and pull out two picture frames. One with a picture of Reno and I and one with a picture of Wade and I. Alyson walks up behind me and grabs the photo of Reno and I.
Alyson Starr: Yes Jessica we HAD to.. and you know it.. It wasn't working Jess.... Both of you could see that! You didn't love him like he wanted you to... No matter how hard you tried.. Plus.. It was for his own safety.. You know that... And this idiot..
Alyson walks back out to the balcony and I follow her trying to grab the frame back. She walks to the railing and throws the picture frame down to the path 3 floors down. I look over the railing and hear the frame and glass shatter. I look over at Alyson and she nods, as my jaw drops.
Alyson Starr: And now he's gone... Forever.
Jessica Blake: I wish it was that simple..
Alyson Starr: IT IS... Hes gone Jess... Hes in Japan remember? You gotta move on sweetie... This isn't healthy... Katie, Alexia, David, Wade, We all tried telling you! Jessie... Please...
I walk back into the hotel room and grab my keys.
Jessica Blake: I'm going out...
Alyson Starr: Where?
Jessica Blake: I'm going to the gym... I'll meet you at the club later..
I walk out of the room, closing the door behind me. I walk down the hallway and stop seeing the couple I saw down at the pool entering their room. As I make my way down the hall, I grab my phone and start dialing a number.
I walk through the front doors of the local club, seeing a few people already in there for the show. Seeing my best friend up on the stage, I push my hair back behind my ear and start walking towards her. She sees the look on my face and walks to the edge of the stage and squats down.
Alexia Fender: You called him didn't you?
Jessica Blake: I had to Lex...
Alexia Fender: I know... Don't worry.. I won't tell those two. Secrets safe with me. As always... Now.. Get up here.. We have a sound check to do.
I get up onto the stage with Alexia, going over the conversation in my head. I know I shouldn't have called Wade but... I had to.. I had no choice. Not telling him what was oing on was doing more harm than good.. For both of us. I apologized for an hour.. Until he finally hung up on me, Disgusted. He didn't listen when I told him it was putting him in danger. Or he didn't believe me. Either way, Wade Mason is out of my life.. Along with Reno King. I look over at Alexia as we finish our sound check and she grabs my hand and we walk off the stage. As we start getting ready, Both changing into black jeans, Boots, and her a pink tank top, me a purple one. She stays quiet. That's why its so easy to be around Alexia.. She never questions when someone needs space, Just gives it. But is always close enough incase I need her. She shows me the set list for the night and I look over at her and she smiles, Knowing the first song is just what I need right now. We walk up onto the stage, the lights dark, And we can hear the crowd below us. Our band starts to softly play the first song and a pink spotlight lights up above Alexia as she starts singing.
Alexia Fender: Jessica Blake: Jessica Blake and Alexia Fender:
I don't wanna see you or feel you
I don't wanna look into your eyes
I don't wanna touch you or miss you
I just wanna love your memory tonight
I can't handle all this pain
All we ever do is fight anyway
Why we even tried I haven't a clue
With hearts involved theres way too much to lose
A purple spotlight lights up above me as I join Alexia.
I don't wanna see you or feel you
I don't wanna look into your eyes
I don't wanna touch you or miss you
I just wanna love your memory tonight
You were somethin else to look at
Your intentions they weren't all bad
Tried to make me somethin I wasn't
Lord knows there ain't no future in all that
I don't wanna see you or feel you
I don't wanna look into your eyes
I don't wanna touch you or miss you
I just wanna love your memory tonight
The band continues to play the ending music of the song and Alexia smiles at me, I nod at her and smile, Letting her know I'm good for the rest of the show.
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