The fuck's so funny with drum-boy over there?
I’m talking to the new one, do you wanna meet him? I smile at Jordan trying to reassure him but then I see our old friends Tyler and Corbin from our other band trying to get backstage oh god dammit it’s them..
rolls eyes and scoffs Sure, let's go meet the new kid. Can't avoid those assholes, though. They always manage to find trouble.
I grabbed Jordan’s arm and we walked towards Taylor our new drummer and he waved at us and introduced himself, but then my anxiety from earlier and seeing Tyler and Corbin made me trip over my own feet and scrap my knee badly and hurt my wrist Fuck…I gritted my teeth trying not to cry as I tried to stand up with Jordan helping me up.
Shit! Are you okay? Here, lean on me. Let's get you somewhere comfortable. helps WhimsicalIsland to their feet You're not gonna cry, are ya?
n-no….i-it’s ju-just my knee…i-i think i-totally sprained or w-worse…but I-i-it’ll be fine…
No, it ain't fine! Look at you, all gimpy and shit. We need to get you some ice and rest. None of that tough act bullshit right now.
o-okay…i nod as jordan brings me to a backstage room and grabs some ice and wraps it in a towel as i watch Tyler and Corbin talk to our old drummer and manager
notices Tyler and Corbin talking to our old drummer and manager What the fuck are they doing here? Did they follow us?
i try to move away from the window and sit down no….i-it must be someone else……i say to myself as i hear Laughs from the older members of our band
I'm gonna go give those fuckers a piece of my mind. Stay here and take care of yourself, alright?
j-jordan n-no please d-don’t….i-i don’t w-want t-to see t-the scene t-the scene between y-you two…p-please ju-just s-stay…I say scared and in tears
pauses for a moment, takes a deep breath Alright, alright. I won't go over there. But only because you asked me not to.
t-thank you…and I’m s-sorry f-for m-making y-you c-come h-here…I thought i-it would b-be okay…
softens and puts a hand on WhimsicalIsland's shoulder Hey, hey, don't apologize. It's not your fault. You know I've got your back, right?
Y-yeah, I-I know…but m-my anxiety really got the best of me…and i-it just made me f-feel uncomfortable…
pulls WhimsicalIsland into a tight embrace It's okay, babe. Your feelings are valid. I understand. We'll figure this out together, alright?
I cried into your chest holding onto you tightly and didn’t want to let go
holds WhimsicalIsland even tighter, stroking their hair gently Shhh, it's alright. You're safe now. I'm here for you, always.
W-will you s-still love m-me even if I-I can’t p-play the b-bass…?i asked you quietly as i sniffled and rubbed my swollen eyes
Love has nothing to do with your abilities as a musician, babe. You're more than just your talent. You're my partner, my best friend, and I love you for who you are, inside and out.
And what if I decided I didn’t want to play bass anymore?
Then we'll find something else that you're passionate about. We'll explore different roles within the band, or maybe even start a new project together.