*Ali's pov
"James! Wake up!" I shouted. We were finally finished with the first leg of the tour and had to come home, one so James and I could move and two because Ryan was having some problems with his arm. We all worried about him though he insisted that he just needed a little rest which he didn't get enough of on tour. We stopped aggravating him although we knew something else was going on. "Ugh Ali seriously you are so annoying in the morning." He whined "so are you" I said back, "now come on they even dropped us in front of the house we gotta go!" I said taking the pillow from Mickey's bunk and hitting him with it. I laughed, "okay I'm up god!" He said finally crawling out of his bunk. "Thank you" I smiled. And walked off the bus my bags in hand. I unlocked the door, my hand shaking. It's been a very long time since I've been here. I felt a hand on my shoulder, "it's okay Ali, we can do it" James said but I could hear the ache in his voice. I nodded and took a deep breath walking in. Our boxes were still packed and everything was the same, well almost the same. I sighed.
"So Valentine's where do we start?" James and I turned around and saw Ryan, Mickey, Jesse, Adam and Michael standing in the door way. "I... I..." I stuttered. "You guys don't have to help we just got back don't you wanna be with family?" James asked. "That's why we're here stupid" Adam joked. "Come on you really thought we were going to let you do this alone? This isn't easy for any of us to handle we were so close as kids. We were always here, so think of this as our way of thanking them. Ya know us looking out for ya" Adam said. I smiled, "thank you" I said. Adam came over and hugged me planting a kiss on my lips. "Okay let's get to work!" He said taking charge. It shocked both James and me but I liked it, I found it very attractive. We started to fill James' truck with boxes and then filled mine. It was crazy to see all the stuff we had. The furniture stayed luckily, the realtor contacted us saying we received a check for the furniture couches, beds, tables, chairs, everything. That extra money was going to be enough keep us settled without worrying for a while. Adam's car was filled next along with Jesse's. After the four cars were finally packed we look around the house showed no sign of us ever being here. The guys met us outside so we could have a moment alone.
James kissed my head, "come on sis, lets get out of here" he said. "Go ahead with the guys and I'll meet you there just text me the address, I need a minute alone." I said. "You sure?" He asked nervously. I nodded and he left. My phone went off but I knew it was the address so I didn't answer. I walked around the house saying goodbye and taking in all of the memories. When I reached my parents room I stopped. James handled their room. I haven't been in there since mom and I talked before I started my summer classes. I opened the door and stood in the doorway looking around. I walked in and ran my hand over the mirror and walls thinking if these walls could talk the new owners would be in for a surprise. I smiled though tears formed in my eyes. "Ali?" A voice whispered. I turned quickly, "Adam" I said seeing him leaning on the doorframe. He walked over to me and kissed my forehead. "Don't cry baby," he said wiping my eyes. "I thought you left with the guys" I said softly. "Yea cause I'd leave you to drive yourself after spending time in here alone. I told Michael to drive my car so I could wait for you." I smiled, it was scary how well he knew me. "Come on let's get you moved in" he said kissing me softly. I wrapped my arms around him realizing I was shaking from the overwhelming realization that I was an orphan at 23. He held me close as we went out to the car.
"Damn Ali you have a lot of shit" James said carrying yet another box to my room. "So do you James!" I yelled so he could hear me. We separated the boxes by room so it was easier to tackle. I started in the living room making James handle the kitchen with Michael. Jesse and Adam helped me while Mickey and Ryan brought of the last couple boxes. As they walked through the door I heard a crash. I turned and saw the box of my sketches had fallen. It was strange because they weren't very heavy, they we mostly scraps of paper will only a few sketch pads and canvases. "Ryan?" I asked walking over to him. "You okay?" I touched his arm and he winced. "No your not." I said answering my own question. The guys were now around us. "Ryan?" I said again because he still hadn't said a word. "I know Ali," he said. I looked at him, "go with me" he asked and I knew he meant to see a doctor. I nodded. We picked up the mess and I drove Ryan to the doctors telling the guys to be productive while I was gone.
*20 shows into the second leg of tour
"Ryan come on you can't do this, anymore you gotta tell the guys." I insisted. He was practicing again while the guys were sleeping. "I can't I have to play I can't quit now" he said. "Wanna make a bet" we turned and saw Adam walking in. "Listen man I can do it" Ryan said. I looked at him his eyes pleading with me. I mouthed I'm sorry and looked at Adam, "he was told to quit playing. His arms are in bad shape, he's been going to physical therapy but he just can't physically keep up with it anymore." Ryan looked down, he looked upset not necessarily at me but more at himself.
*Ryan's pov
After all my hard work with the guys all these years I had to end it. Ali as right to tell Adam, I wasn't mad at her for that I was mad at me for being unable to keep up. It sucked, I've been busting my ass along with them and we were finally getting a strong fan base and now I had to end my career. I sighed, "I'm sorry guys" I said and got up heading to the bus to relax before the show tonight.
*Ali's pov
I watched him go and it was so depressing. "We gotta do something for him" I said looking back at Adam but he was already on the phone. "Yea... Tomorrow... I know... Yea extra too... Thanks" he hung up and before I could ask what that was he was back on the phone, "hey it's Adam. Haha yea, you still playing?" He was silent, "perfect we need you, yea like tomorrow" more silence, "thanks man see you tonight." He hung up and put his phone back into his pocket. "So what does my girl wanna do before soundcheck?" He asked a smile on his face. "What was all of that?" I asked. "Well Ryan is leaving so we gotta throw him a party cause like that's how it is and we need a new drummer so I got it settled." He smiled "wow like you've know for 2 seconds and are already sending him on his way." I shook my head and started to walk away. "Wait a minute Ali! What's wrong?" He asked grabbing my arm. "You don't get it he's upset! And you already replaced him! Its horrible!" I said looking at him. "Ali I am not letting my friend play in pain after being told he can't anymore. It was cute when he thought it was nothing, but this is serious. Matt and I have been talking for a while about this, if we don't do something it's gonna get worse!" He took my hand, "if the doctors said you couldn't draw anymore without destroying your hand would you stop?" I shook my head. "Not unless James forced you right?" I nodded. "Ryan won't stop, this is all we've ever talked about Ali he won't quit without force. He's not leaving I'll make sure he finishes the tour with us, he'll just do backup vocals and Matt will play. Ryan deserves to be with us I just can't let him play knowing this, and when Chris finds out he's gonna say the same thing." He stopped looking at me. "Ali I know it looks bad but I'm looking out for Ryan and the band as a whole, we've all worked so hard." I bit my lip looking at him, "Ali?" He asked. I stuck two fingers in his belt loops and pulled him close kissing him. "If I didn't believe that you've grown up, you just proved it." I said kissing him again. He smiled as he pulled away. "I love you Ali". "I love you too Adam".
*Adam's pov
I woke up to rain pounding against the windows of the hotel. I kissed Ali's head, my arms still around her waist. "Mmmm morning babe" she said sleepily. "Morning" I smiled and found her lips, pressing mine against them. "So Ali what would you like to do this rainy Sunday morning?" I asked. She giggled and kissed me, "steal some covers, share some skin; and I'll twist to fit the mold that you are in" she smirked. I laughed, "ya know its corny to quote your boyfriends lyrics back to him." I said running my hand down her back. "Yea I know but your lyrics fit into normal conversation so well, well that and you set yourself up for that one babe" she replied. I laughed and pulled her close. She twisted intertwining our legs and got closer. I grinned and rolled over her kissing her passionately. Her arms snaked around my neck as she kissed me back. She pulled away the sheet pushing it over me and untangling herself leaving nothing but bare skin between us. "I love you" I whispered. "I love you too" she said.
*Ali's pov
Just like the first verse of the song we stayed in bed all morning. By 11 Adam kissed me and tried to slip out of bed. I grabbed his waist, "no! Come on soundcheck isn't until 2" I begged. "Wow babe, I thought I was bad" he chuckled slipping my grip and going to the bathroom. I laid back on the bed until I saw his head pop out from behind the door, "what not joining me?" He ask smirking. I smirked and jumped up running into the bathroom to continue where we left off in bed.
"Ahh Adam, quit it" I yelled pulling my towel around me tighter. We ran out of the bathroom and he grabbed me kissing my neck. "Hey Adam" James said as he slipped in. "Ugh come on man really?" He said looking away. "How the hell did you get in?" He asked. "Chris got copies of all the cards so he could drag us out of bed if necessary. He told me to get you, we have an interview in an hour downstairs." He explained. "Ugh please get dressed" James said shaking his head. I laughed and kissed his cheek. "Relax James." I said before going to get dressed.
