Can We Find A New Beginning?

Chapter 25

"We'll talk every single day!" Pete exclaimed as he hugged me for what he assumed to be the last time.

I laughed. "Pete, you sound like a girl."

He pouted but then chuckled.

"What can I say? You've become part of the family." he said, sending a wink in Patrick's direction.

I rolled my eyes and moved on to hug Andy and Joe.

"Bye, guys. See you soon?" I asked.

They both nodded.

"We have decided to hire you as our photographer for the next tour." Andy said, smiling.

I smiled back. "Well thanks."

I then moved over to Patrick.

"Are you sure you can't stay for the after party?" he asked.

I sighed and shook my head.

"I seriously can't. But you should come visit me one of these days." I replied.

He nodded and smiled softly.

"Sooner than you expect." was all he said before hugging me.

I waved goodbye to all of them as I walked off their tour bus and over to ATL's.

Damon was waiting outside, a worried look on his face.

"Hello?" I questioned.

His eyes flickered over to me and he immediately rushed to meet me.

"Woah, are you okay?" I asked.

He nodded. "I just-- I could have sworn I just saw Tobias walking around with one of your cameras."

My breath hitched in my throat.

"No... no, no way." I laughed nervously.

He frowned but then laughed too.

"You're right. I'm probably just imagining things." he ran a hand through his hair as he glanced around the area, almost as if he was making sure.

"Are you ready to go live with Jack?" he changed the subject.

I nodded. "Yeah! I've already packed and now I'm just saying bye to everyone."

"And where's my goodbye?" he asked, faking a hurt expression.

I laughed. "Jack already told me that you're coming with us to Baltimore. That you're moving in with a "friend" of yours." I said, adding emphasis around friend.

"Yes, just a friend so that I can be closer to you when you need me." he said.

I smiled and hugged him.

"Thanks, Damon. You're the best." I said into his chest.

He laughed. "I know."

I rolled my eyes as we both walked into the tour bus since it was getting chilly outside.

"Skyyyy!!!!" Jack whined from the back lounge.

I giggled. "Yes, Jack?" I asked.

"Come help me pack!" he demanded.

I laughed at him. "No. Pack your own shit." I said.

He mumbled something under his breath and continued packing.

"Sooo... Patrick and you?" Damon asked.

I shook my head. "I don't know."

I ran a hand through my hair just as Alex boarded the bus.