Fade to Black (sequel to riptide)

Part 6

I got to the studio and got prepped for it then went on stage when I was called.
"Jackson good to see you."
"You as well."
"So what did you do today?"
"Well I got my girlfriend released from the hospital today." The audience clapped.
"Wow that's awesome she was in a coma right after a horrid car accident yeah?"
"Yes she was but she woke up some weeks ago and finally fully regained functionality." Claps again.
"So let's set all of the rumors to rest."
"Yes. No she was not purposely hit by an angry fan. No this isn't a publicity stunt because that's just ridiculous. No I'm not dating Camila behind her back we are just friends because her friends are my friends. No I didn't beat her into a coma because of that guy she was hanging out with. No one tried to kill her."
"Well I have a few more here that the audience would like you to put to rest."
"Shoot."
"Some fans believe that she cut herself till she bled and fell into a coma."
"Not true. It was just a car turning a corner when it wasn't supposed to be."
"But does she cut?"
"That is not at all in my jurisdiction to comment on. That's her business and something that delicate should come from the person themselves rather than me exposing that or basically dismissing it like a little rumor that's a huge topic that I've had people in my life lose their lives from so I'm not touching that."
The audience clapped for my answer.
"Perfect answer. Did you cheat on her or get drunk and high to deal with this hard time?"
"Not at all. I would never cheat on her and I can't drink or do drugs because I have sickle-cell anemia which that stuff can trigger a crisis from so no."
"Next one this isn't about her this is about you."
"Alright go for it."
"2 things did you write Marvin Gaye for her."
"I'm not answering that." I say hiding a smile but the audience already knows. I laugh when someone yells. 'Get it on!'
"Next one is are you releasing a headlining arena tour?"
"Yes I am called the Love in a rhythm tour."
"Who are your opening acts?"
"Some artists that kind of fit my soulful R&B feel and that are as intense and passionate about music as me."
"And who might that be?"
"Tori Kelly, Ariana Grande, And Demi Lovato. All powerhouses."
"Those are only female?"
"Is it no whoops I forgot Ed Sheeran." I joke.The crowd legit went crazy.
"But he has a very different feel than you."
"He has soul, he's an amazing lyricist, and he's Ed Sheeran I'm still surprised he said yes."
"How long will your tour be?"
"It will be 3 months long and it will start in Chicago and travel around until we get to New York City. Then it will end there."
"And your good friends fifth harmony are starting their European Reflection tour in two months enough time for Lauren to recover."
"Yeah but their's is short about a month an a half. They don't want to work the girls too hard."
"That's understandable they work really hard."
"They do."
"Do you miss your family a lot?"
"All of the time. Like all of the time. It's hard because not only am I on tour but I'm on tour in a completely different country. It's hard but the effect I can have on my fans makes it all worth it."
"Well we heard you wrote a song with Meghan Trainor called Like I'm gonna lose you while your girlfriend was in a coma?"
"Yeah we did, kind of just channeling the emotions I felt during the time."
"And she's here to sing it with you yes?"
"Yup."
"Well whose ready to hear this song." Everyone cheered. I walked over to the singing area and sang the song with Meghan then we hugged and i said goodbye before driving straight to Lauren. Before I got into her house Camila tackled me to the ground and punched my chest.
"Why is this happening to me?"
"You are going on tour with my husband and you didn't tell me?"
"You aren't married to Ed Sheeran."
"I am and you didn't tell me! I'm so gonna kill you!"
"Camila get off of me!"
"Never!"
"Camila get off my boyfriend." Lauren's voice came from behind her.
"He's friends with Ed Sheeran and didn't tell me!"
"I met him on the Taylor tour don't kill me!"
"I am going to murder you!"
She gets off of me. I stand up and brush the grass off my backside.
Lauren grabs my hand and pulls me inside. She drags me to her couch and basically sits me on top of her.
"Lauren I'm going to crush you."
"How?"
"My body mass on your tiny little frame."
"Tiny." She scoffs.
"Well yeah not tiny you've got some meat on you. Example a that ass. That fine ass." She laughs.
"Like I love your ass."
"Babe don't be so naughty."
"Hey hey now you've been gone for a long time I've had to let my imagination take control of my sex drive but now you're back and I can finally..." I let my hand wander behind my back to the hem of her shirt and the edge of her pants.
"Babe stop!" She whisper yells. I pull my hand away.
"No don't."
"I'm confused do you or do you not want me to stop."
"Shutup!" I laugh.
"Girl you gotta stop being so vague like damn what do you mean?" I sing the last part.
"Oh my gosh shutup!" I stay completely quiet and she hits my arm.
"You're being an asshole." She says laughing.
"I'm just doing what you told me to." I get up off of her and sit down next to her.

"No baby sit on my lap."

"Lauren you're still weak darling, me sitting on top of you is not helping." She pouts.

"But baby?" she whines.

"Here you can cuddle me how about it?" She doesn't answer she just smiles and turns herself to lean on my chest. This is what i missed.

"I don't like this lean on the end of the couch." She directs me so i do as I'm told and she basically sits on my lap but instead sits on my side squeezing herself in and draping her legs across my lap. It was the oddest position but she was comfortable I guess.

"I don't like this either." so then she basically just lays behind me but keeps her leg over my side and leans her head on the front of my shoulder placing a hand across my torso.
"That's better." She murmurs relaxing into my arms.

"Pass me the tv remote." she says. I pick it up off the table and hand it to her.

"Here."

"We're going to watch a movie together."

"Which one?"

"Minions."

"Ugh no!"

"Yes I've been half dead for three months and I missed the premiere so yes we are watching it."

"Where did Camila go she just disappeared."

"I'm right here." A voice says and then she appears from the side of the couch.

"What the hell how long have you been there?"

"Long enough to hear 'stop. No don't stop.' "
"Camila go home."
"Nah! I'd rather stay here and hang with you guys."
"Fine whatever."
She presses play on the movie and we watch it until we both fall asleep and Camila does God knows what.