A/N: This chapter talks about their school lives, so for the sake of the story. All the boys were in the same school year and went to the same school and harley went to the same school but was two school years/grades below. I don't understand the American school system since I'm english so sorry if I get things wrong
HARLEY
I walked back onto the bus after getting my hair dyed at the hairdressers. It was now jet black with purple, red and blue streaks in random places. It looked pretty cool, if I did say so myself. "Hey guys, I'm back." I said casually as I strolled into the front lounge. Rian, Jack, Alex, John and Kellin were sat in there. "Hey Harl- Oh my god, your hair!" Kellin squealed. He got up and ran over to me, stroking my head. "Kellin what the hell are you doing?" I giggled. "I'm feeling your hair, it's so pretty. I might have to get streaks in mine like this." I laughed some more. "God no, Kellin please don't." I went and sat down on the sofa inbetween Alex and John. "It looks amazing." Alex told me. "Yeah you really suit it." John added. "Thanks guys, I really like it. I missed having dark hair."
JOHN
Harley was so gorgeous, and her new hair colour just made her look even more beautiful. I had to stop thinking like this though, she's with Alex and I can't do anything to ruin that for her. I should want her to be happy. But I do want her to be happy, with me. Should I make a move on her? No. That would be wrong. Alex is my friend, and just because I'm in love with his girlfriend doesn't mean I should be an asshole. Even if she is stunning, and talented and hilarious. Come on John, get a grip! I'm never usually this bothered with girls. But she's different. "Hey Harls, you should come watch our set today since its an outside venue." she nodded, grinning. "Sure, Alex you wanna come?" Oh for gods sake. "Sorry I promised Jack I'd go shopping with him, I can't cancel... can I?" He asked turning to Jack. "No Alex you can not. We are going for boyfriend shopping time and then a romantic meal." We all laughed. "Ok baby, love you." Alex replied kissing Jack's cheek. Atleast Alex wasn't coming. "Can I come?" Kellin asked. "You guys are on first and we're on last so I'll have time I think." I nodded. It didn't really matter if Kellin came, he had Katelyn so I didn't mind him being alone with Harley. "Sure Kell." Harley grinned.
HARLEY
"C'mon Kell, we're gonna miss it!" I moaned. I was sat on the SWS tourbus waiting for Kellin to finish getting ready. "Hey Harley." Jesse said, walking into the front lounge. I smiled at him. "You waiting for Kellin?" I nodded. "Yeah, is he nearly ready? Because we're gonna miss the whole set at this rate." Jesse laughed a little. "You going to watch John?" I nodded slowly. "Why'dya just say John?" I raised my eyebrow. "I thought you guys were together?" I shook my head. "No.. why would you think that?" he just shrugged and walked out. Moments later Kellin walked in. "Hey Harls, you ready to go?" I scowled at him. "I've been ready for the past half an hour Kellin." he gave me an apologetic look and I shrugged it off. "Let's go!" He linked his arm with mine and we skipped off to the stage where The Maine were performing. John saw us and sent a wink our way. They were currently playing We All Roll Along, one of my favourite songs by them. "So this next song is for a couple of my friends, who are watching today. This is Give It To Me for Harley and Kellin." I cheered and they started playing. I absolutely loved this song. Me and Kellin stood dancing at the back and I'm sure people took pictures of us, oh well. Someone walked past selling cans containing some sort of alcohol. "Um, could I have a few cans please." I asked him. "Sure, you're Harley from All Time Low, aren't you?" I nodded. "On the house, how many?" I shook my head. "I'll take a crate please, and no I'll pay." he sighed in defeat and handed over the crate. I gave him the money and opened a can. "Want one Kell?" he nodded and took a can from the crate. By the end of the set we were pretty drunk. "Hey guys, you enjoy the set?" Said a voice from behind us. I spun around. "John, hey! You were amazing!" I slurred. "Are you two drunk?" I shook my head. "No way man, we only had like one.. two.. eight cans each." John shook his head. "Come on, let's get you two backstage. You're on soon."
We went backstage and Kellin went off somewhere with the rest of SWS and John took me to Flyzik. "Hey Matt, she's a bit pissed." Mat shook his head. "For god sake Harley, you're on in 5 minutes how are you gonna play?" I shrugged. "I'll be fine, I didn't even have that much to drink." That was a complete lie, I had way too much. I was handed my guitar and walked out onto the stage. "Hello!" Alex yelled into the mic. "Hey guys!" I giggled. I couldn't even count how many times I messed up during the set. It was alot. After it Alex pulled me aside. "What the hell was that? Are you drunk or something because you messed up alot right then. You never mess up that much Harley." He folded his arms. "Loosen up babe, me and Kellin had some drinks at The Maine's set, that's all." I slurred. "Fuck Harley, you're coming with me." he dragged me back to the bus and poured me a glass of water. "Drink this." he said handing it to me. "No." I shook my head. "Please Harley." I shook my head again and pushed the glass away. "No Alex, go away!" he looked hurt but I was drunk and I didn't care. "Fine, but I don't want you at the party on The Maine's bus tonight." I scoffed. "Like you can stop me, you're my boyfriend not my dad." he held his hands up in defeat. "Fine, do what you want." he walked out. "I will, dickhead!" I yelled at him. "What's up with you?" he asked. "Nothings up with me, you're just being annoying as hell right now." I threw myself down on the sofa. "How am I being annoying? Because I care?" I shook my head. "Why can't you just leave me alone?" he let out a humourless chuckle. "Because I love you! Goddammit!" He stormed out of the bus, leaving me there speachless. Did he just say he loved me? "I love you too." I whispered, tears falling down my cheeks. The door opened and Jack walked in humming. "Hey Harls." he spun around and his grin dissapeared when he saw me curled up in a ball with tear stained cheeks. "Harley what's up? Is this about the set?" I shook my head. "A-Alex." I whispered, barely audible. "What about him?" Shit. Jack didn't know, well he was about to find out. It was over now anyway, so it didn't matter. "We um.. I-I think we b-broke up." he looked confuse. "But you weren't together, were you?" I nodded. "We were, in secret. I'm sorry." Jack looked hurt which made me feel even worse. "Why didn't you tell me?" he asked. "I'm sorry. But the no bandmate relationship rule, it was only for a few days but I think- I think I l-love him." Jack pulled me close into a hug. The rest of the band walked in, including Matt. "Whats going on? Are you ok Harley?" Rian asked, walking over and joining in the hug. "Want me to tell them?" Jack asked. I shook my head. "Me and Alex were dating, and I know it's against the rules but it's most likely over now so it's fine." I said quickly. "Seriously? I knew something was going on with you two!" Matt yelled. "Well it's over know so what does it matter?" Matt shook his head. "It matters because you broke the rules. And this is exactly why, there's going to be tension in the band now because you broke up." Just then Alex walked in holding flowers. "Shit Harley I'm sor- Oh um.. hey guys, these are for um.." I cut him off. "They know, Alex." he nodded. "Look we're really sorry guys, but I've gotta say something." he replied. "I love Harley, with all my heart. I have for a while now. And if you guys aren't gonna let us be together then well.. I don't know what I'll do." I looked up at Alex who had tears in his eyes. "I love you too Alex. I'm really sorry." Matt cleared his throat, making our attention turn to him. "I'm not going to stop you being together." My eyes widened. He was letting us be together? "W-Wow Matt, thankyou it.. it means alot man." I grinned. "Yeah,thankyou so much." Everyone cleared leaving me and Alex alone. "I'm so sorry, I meant every word I said then and honestly-" I cut him off by pressing my lips to his, him responding by kissing back immediately. "I love you." he whispered when we broke apart. "I love you too, forever." I placed another soft kiss on his lips. "Did you know I had the hugest crush on you in high school?" He told me. "Really? I thought it was just Jack." I was two school years younger than the boys, even though we went to the same school. They would pass me in the corridors and say stupid things to me in an attempt at flirting. I found out a few years ago that Jack had a crush on me in high school. I became friends with them when I found out they shared the same music tastes as me and I actually talked to them. I became really close to Jack and we soon turned out to be best friends. "Nope, I had a massive crush on you too, me and Jack used to argue over you." I burst out laughing. "Jack probably just liked looking at me, he's a huge pervert." Alex chuckled. "You looked pretty emo in high school, if I remember correctly." I nodded. "I miss my lip ring." I sighed. "Me too, it was cute." I thought for a second. "I'm going to get it pierced again." I grinned. In high school I wore a lot of black and I had black and blonde hair and a lipring. My hair was long and straight and covered one eye. I really don't know what those boys saw in me. Jack and Alex, I mean. Then I just had random blonde bits in it. I liked it because it was different. "So, are we going to tell the fans about us?" Alex asked, pulling me close to him and kissing my forehead. "Mm.. no. I don't think we should." Alex smiled. "Good, I don't wanna anyway."
