Chap 28

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   After a while and the guys and I performing it was already late and oli, jackie, Ronnie, the girls including Eva, and guys were all in our bus just chilling out and having a great time. Aries was curled up in Jinxx's lap who was on the couch having a tickle fight, CC had juniper on his lap while Alex laid across kellin on the floor. Eva was sitting in front of Andy's feet on the ground.
     Jake and Andy stood, leaning on the counter. Jackie sat on Ronnie's lap who sat on the floor across from Ashley and I. Ashley had his arms around me, hands on my stomach as his head was resting on my shoulder while I leaned on his chest
     "So what did you want to tell us?" Aries Asked. I grinned
    "Vell juniper already knows this but ve decided that ve vanted to tell you the babies names before hand so yall don't buy the vrong crap" I said before looking at Ashley "you tell them" Ash smiled
    "The names are..." Ash said before taking a breath "Astrid Rose Purdy and Dean Micheal Purdy"
     "A boy and a girl" Alex squealed,
    "That's so exciting" Alex and Jinxx said at the same time causing us all to laugh.
    "I can see so many ways that that could go wrong" Jake said jokingly. Ashley just flipped him off "oh no I'm not gay and I'm taken"
    "Funny pitts" Ashley shot back.
     "Ashley, can you do me a huge favor because I'm vay to lazy to get it. Can you go get the tattoo lotion so I can put it on my tattoo please" I asked pouting out my bottom lip. He chuckled
     "Of course baby girl" he said as he got up carefully
     "Thank youuuuuuu" I called out.
    "You know what I find cute about yall" Alex stated.
     "Vhats that?" I asked 
     "You're relationship is so fucking cute. I mean you're still wearing the bow he gave you when you first met like that's amazing" Alex said
     "Vell it does have ever a really special meaning to it. I told you I vould Vear it everyday, its my good luck charm hell I vore it at our vedding"
     "Shit we still have to plan ours" Juniper said. CC nodded
    "Definitely" CC said as he kissed Junipers cheek. She just giggled and started playing with his hair
     "So juniper, when were you going to tell us you were thinking about going solo?" Eva asked. A little smirk on her face.
      "Wait what the hell" Alex said suddenly, shooting up 
     "You didn't tell us you were going solo" Aries said. Juniper looked nothing shocked and confused
      "Because I'm not" juniper said recovering from shock.
      "You literally told me" Eva said. Juniper glared at her
      "No I didn't. You have been getting on my nervous for no fucking reason and I cant put up with your  bullshit especially because I'm pregnant. Why are you acting like such a bitch. Remember that I put this band together and I've held out together" juniper snapped
     "Oh hell no" Eva growled
      "If I remember correctly, we all put this band together not just you" Alex said, defending Eva.
      "I had plans for the band before I even met you all, but I didn't have the time or resources at that exact moment to start anything up yet. And on top of that you guys didn't care about being in a band or not so don't get pissy with me" Juniper snapped
     "Oh what are you going to do? Kick us out of the band" Eva said rhetorically.
     "Actually yes. After warped tour is over, yall are out. I cant deal with all the drama that you guys keep throwing me in seriously. I never said I was going solo but you know what maybe that's easier" juniper snapped
     "Lets just all calm down" oli and I said at the same time.
     "No I won't fucking calm down, this is unfair on so many levels. Their is no peace here and their never will be" Eva snapped as she glared at Juniper
    "What the hell are you going to do about it?" Juniper snapped back. Eva got up before Jake quickly stepped in front of Eva.
      "Andy do you want to take a walk with me?" Juniper asked. Andy, who looked confused, nodded as Juniper got up. "We'll be right back "
        And with that they left. Oli cleared his throat along with Ronnie
      "I think that we should get going, ill see you tomorrow" Oli said before he, Ronnie, and Jackie left.
     "I'm going to head to the bus, I'm tired and its been  long day" Alex said      
      "Agreed" Aries said. All the sudden everyone but Eva, including Ashley for some odd reason left after handing me the lotion as I gently applied it. He was probably going to check on Juniper. I looked at Eva who had looked extremely pissed and it wasn't just because of what happened, no it was more then that, you could see it on her face 
     "Vhats vrong? Are you ok?" I asked. Eva just gave me the nastiest death glare I've ever seen. I was surprised
      "You're the problem" Eva hissed "you've been the center of my problems for quite a while now actually"
      "Vhat are you talking about?" I asked, confused and shocked as well as pissed. Eva only laughed and stood up in front of me.
    "Oh don't act so innocent it makes me sick, oh Anubis this Anubis that Anubis Anubis Anubis poor Anubis. You aren't innocent you're a pathetic liar" Eva spat.
     "You've completely lost your mind" I said as I got up and tried to leave. She only stepped in front of me "and I certainly don't like to be accused of anything that I didn't do. Now can you get out of my vay"
     "No, why would I move for a slut like you. Tell me how long have you and Andy been sneaking off huh? Did Andy get you pregnant? Does Ashley know about our and Andy's little shenanigans and flirts" Eva hissed. I glared at her  
      "Are you serious? Is this vhat this is all about. Eva, Andy and I are only friends and that's all ve'll ever be. I'm sorry that you think that Andy and I have a fling for each other but ve don't he's like a brother to me you delusional bitch. The only guy I've ever fucking slept vith is Ashley and it vill always be Ashley. The fact that you think I fucked Andy is fucking absurd. I can't believe you vould think that I vould ever do something like that. To hell vith you, for the last three years I had to put up vith you and all your drama, all your attitude, your nasty looks and rude remarks you personally made me feel. The reason Set in Stone just split up, the reason your relationship is failing, is because of you, maybe if you verent such a back stabbing, selfish bitch none of this vould happen. The only one you have to blame is yourself, no one else" I screamed. Something flashed in Eva's eyes when I felt pain spread across my face and I fell backwards, my head hitting the edge of the couch
     "You need to shut your mouth. I cant believe on was your friend for three years. You used me to get to Andy, you've been using me to get closer to him. And I fell for it, help everyone did, but not now. I'm going to expose you to everyone your little shenanigans are up. I always knew that you couldn't deny your feelings for Andy, that one day you would break and steal him from me, no one believed me but I knew the truth and soon they all will" eva spat, hitting me across the face. I held my stomach protectively in case anything happened
     "Like I said delusional" I spat which only resulted in her hitting on me more 
    "Come on hit back, where's big bad Anubis" Eva taunted. As much as I wanted to I couldn't, I had to protect my babies even if it meant taking another beating "not even calling out for anyone... you're pathetic you know that. You think you can take the beating, the pain. It isn't a surprise you act like a dog"
     " I always had a feeling you vere a fake friend" I hissed as she hit me again. I bit my lip to keep from crying out
      "Hey baby girl ha- OH MY GOD EVA WHAT THE FUCK DO YOU THINK YOU'RE DOING? GET THE FUCK OFF OF HER" Ashley practically screamed as he threw the bus door open and rushed over. Ashley was beyond pissed as he grabbed Eva's shoulder and threw her back before holding me protectively.
    "Why are you defending that slut? She's cheating on you with Andy, those aren't your kids she opens her legs to everyone" Eva spat, her eyes filled with rage
     "ANUBIS ISN'T A SLUT, AND SHE ISN'T A GOD DAMN CHEATER UNLIKE YOU. DON'T FORGET YOU OPENED YOUR LEGS TO EVERY GUY YOU COULD. AND THESE ARE CHILDREN SO YOU CAN BACK THE FUCK OFF BECAUSE I HAVE TESTS TO PROVE IT. WHY THE HELL WOULD YOU PUT YOUR HANDS ON A PREGNANT WOMAN, ACCUSE YOUR FRIEND, AND THINK THAT ANDY AND HER HAVE BEEN SNEAKING OFF WHEN I KNOW FOR A DAMN FACT THAT THEY HAVEN'T" Ashley yelled. I began to shake I had always got scared when Ashley was angry and yelling
     "I'm not lying, I'm trying to protect you"
     "No you're not, you hurt my wife and kids. You call that protecting me?" Ashley snarled. Eva slowly walked closer "no, stay the hell away from me, you disgust me I don't want to be anywhere near you"
     "You cant be serious" Eva said is disbelief
     "Like hell" Ashley snapped "now get the fuck out of my sight before I make you leave" and with that Eva ran out of the bus quickly. Ashley looked back, his eyes softening instantly as he picked me up and holding me close, cradling me tightly as he rocked on his heels "I'm so sorry baby girl, I'm so fucking sorry I should have been here sooner... I should have been here to protect you" he said. I could tell he was on the verge of tears, his voice cracking.
     "Don't... it isn't your fault. You're here now" I said as tears streamer down my cheek.
     "I wasn't here for you when I should have been, I let you get hurt. What would have happened if I didn't make it?" Ashley asked, his voice cracking just a bit.
     "Ash... don't talk like that... you're here now and that's all that matters.... no one knew this vas going to happen" I said. Ashley only held tighter, before he picked me up carefully and carried me to our bunk before laying in front of me. I had never seen him so serious before in my life, as he gently set his hand on my cheek as his thumb rubbed my cheek softly "I cant loose you, or the babies. You are my world"
      Ashley kissed me softly as I curled up onto his chest as best as I could. I closed my eyes, I just wanted to sleep
     "Andy and I are going to have a little talk" I heard Ashley growl
    *Juniper POV*
It was cold out and I was instantly regretting that I didn't bring a jacket. Andy and I walked around for a few hours in silence around the small town until we reached what looked like a empty park near a cliff. Connecting the two sides above a rocky ground was a old wood bridge with rusted metal pipes, it screamed unsafe nut there it say slowly swaying in the wind. The stars were out and the crickets were a bit quiet. Andy and I sat on the swings as I buried my feet in the sand.
     "I actually have something to tell you" Andy said. I looked over to see Andy biting his lips nervously as he out his hands in his pocket. He had done this on our whole walk and I was actually staring to get worried "and you cant tell anyone at all"
     "Of course, when have I ever told anyone your secrets you can tell me anything" I said comfortingly "although am sort of surprised that you're telling me,  you tell Anubis everything now"
     "Well I can't tell her this" Andy said sighing.  What couldn't he tell Anubis,  she was the most trust worthy person in the world ".... So back in high school I had a crush on Anubis bit I pushed it away because I knew what would happen if I did or said anything about it and now... My crush on her sort of came back"
      "Oh wow...." I said shocked. That was a lot to take in,  but it did make sense on how Andy acted around Anubis,  along with the side glances when she or Ashley wasn't looking
    "I know I just...  I don't know what to do,  everyday I'm slowly falling out of love with Eva and more in love with Anubis... What the hell am I supposed to do I don't want to ruin the friendship I have with her... Or Ashley either" Andy sighed as he rubbed his neck
     "In all honesty... I have no idea Andy.  But I definitely wouldn't say anything to Ashley though that gas bad idea written all over it" I said
    "God only know what he would do.  It's just eating me alive.  I hate myself for feeling like this.  I'm happy for Anubis I love seeing her happy and I wouldn't want to ruin her happiness.  I'm not planning on doing anything to show that I like her.... This is just sit hard"
     "Trust me I know exactly where you're coming from.  But under no circumstances does Ashley or Anubis find out,  mainly Ash"
     "Agreed"
     "Which I have something to tell you also.  It's about Eva... She cheated on you,  well she still is.  I wanted to tell you earlier before but she was near and I didn't want her to say that I was lying or think that I was onto her" I said as I chewed on my cheek. It hurt me to tell him this,  Andy didn't deserve this  he was such a sweet and amazing guy.  I watched as his face fell "I'm so sorry"
    "No... No it's fine. I knew something was different,  especially with everything going on" Andy said "well now I have to figure a way to break up with Eva"
     "YOU BITCH" Eva screamed,  startling both of us as she jumped out from the bushes near the ledge.  She lunged towards me,  mainly my stomach,  as my heart froze in shock
     Out of defense I pushed Eva back,  well more like shrugged. She tried reaching for my shirt,  eyes widening,  as she tripped over my foot and a rock. Eva ended  up stumbling back on the bridge,  smacking her head on the rusty pipe.  Blood trickled  down her head as she laid on the bridge.  She groaned and slowly got up,  her eyes filled with furry
     "You bitch,  you and that whore ruined my life,  my plan and now you two bitches are going to pay" Eva spat
   "Anubis isn't a whore" Andy snapped.  Eva laughed like a mad man
    "Oh but she is.  How long have you to been sneaking off to see each other? " Eva hissed.
     "Never,  not even once.  Anubis loves Ashley" Andy defended but I could hear the strain and sadness in his voice.  It must have hurt him saying that
    "And unlike you,  Anubis doesn't cheat,  you're fucking delusional" I said "you need to calm down"
    "Yea right" Eva said as she took a step forward,  the bridge grumbling lowly "just so you know I got the drop on Anubis,  unfortunately Ashley saved her just in time"
    "No" Andy gasped.  I looked at him
    "Go to her,  make sure she's ok and that she's being taken care of" I said
    "Thank you. Be careful" Andy said before running off.  I just glared at Eva.  Eva just lunged off the bridge when it snapped and her eyes widened. She reached for my shirt and pulled me back some.  Her hand slipped and she fell down,  I caught my balance before I actually fall.  I caught my breath as my heart raced in my at a thousand miles per hour and I placed my hand on my heart only to feel it racing like crazy.  After a while I slowly peeked my head over the ledge to see Eva on the rocks,  her limbs at different angles and blood seeping onto the rocks with large splinters of wood around her.
     "Holy fuck...  I need you call the police" I said.  I grabbed my phone out of my back pocket,  my arms shaking like crazy before I called 911
     "Hello 911 what's your emergency?" A lady asked. I took a deep,  shaky breath in
     "My friend just stepped on a really old bridge and it collapsed. She hit the rocks... Theirs blood all around her and she isn't moving" I said.
     "What's your location? "
     "I don't know,  I'm just here on tour.  I'm at some park in Salem" I said    
      "Alright the police are on their way,  just stay calm and don't go anywhere" The Lady said before hanging up. I just hugged myself tightly,  placing my hand on my stomach worriedly.
     I didn't know what was going to happen.  I practically killed someone... Well it wasn't really me the bridge did give out and break from underneath Eva but I had shoved her,  even if it was out of self defense. I but my lip as I felt Jared kick my stomach
    "What are you worried about little Dude? " I asked as I started down to where Eva's body was laying.  How was I going to explain this to everyone else. I bit my lip nervously before I heard sirens in the back ground.

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