I've Been Thinking Too Much || J.D.

Chapter Three

Ashley's P.O.V.

Tyler, Josh, and I wait back stage for the concert to start. Vinyl Theatre was finishing their set. I was bouncing in place to get rid of some pre-concert anxiety. Josh puts his hands on my shoulders. "You're going to do great." He says. "I'm just nervous even though I've done this tons of times before." I say. "We still have five minutes until we have to go on. Get out those pre-concert jitters and you'll do amazing." Josh said. I smile at him and he smiles back. He cups my face in his hands and kisses me.

In that moment, it felt like time had stopped. Like Josh and I were the only ones on Planet Earth. In that moment, all my anxiety had washed away and I felt okay. Josh pulls away from the kiss. He smiles at me. "You'll do great, you hear me?" Josh said. I nod.

We go onto stage. Tyler sits at his piano and Josh sits at his drums and I'm left standing front and center. I look back at Josh, who gives me a warm smile. They start to play Ride.

I've been thinking too much
I've been thinking too much
Help me

We finish the song. We played a couple more songs. I felt like everyone was staring at me, which everyone probably was. I guess Tyler could see how nervous I was because he sat me behind the piano and he would stand up front. Josh looked over at me and bit his lip like he always does. He stood up and held his drumsticks to his chest and smiled. He looked at me again. Tyler was giving a speech, which gave Josh and I a little break. He walks toward me and motions for me to meet him half way. I do as instructed and meet Josh in the middle. "Are you okay? You seemed tense up there." Josh said.

I look into his brown eyes. Those damn brown eyes. He bites his lip. "I'm okay, I guess. I was just nervous because I'm never up here for a whole set." I say. "You were doing amazing, Ash." Josh says. "Thanks. So I'm cute, huh?" I laugh. "The cutest. I mean not as cute as me but cute." Josh jokes. I roll my eyes playfully. "And on that note, here's our next song." Tyler says and stares at us. Josh and I run back to our instruments.

We get to the lost song, which was Goner. I usually sing Goner at the end of a concert. I have been since it was added to the set list.

I'm a Goner
Somebody catch my breath.

I sing into the microphone at the front of the stage. Josh started to sing. This wasn't planned. I look at him. I take the microphone off the stand and walk towards Josh while still singing. I stand on his drums and pray that they don't break. Luckily, they did not.

Josh's P.O.V.

After the concert, Tyler, Ashley, and I go backstage then to the tour bus. "I call first shower!" I yell. "No, I do! I feel so gross!" Ashley yells back. "Fine, but hurry up." I say. She smiles and gets in the shower. "She seems to have warmed up to you." Tyler says. "I accidentally told her that I liked her." I say. "How did that go?" Tyler asked. He grabbed a Redbull and sat down on the couch. "Pretty we actually. She said she liked me too." I say. Tyler smiles at me. "That's good." Tyler says. "You aren't mad that your best friend wants to date your sister?" I ask. "No. I know you're a good person and that you're good for her. If she wants to date you then I'll support her." Tyler said. Tyler has always been an understanding person.

I sit down beside him. "Take care of my sister. I love her and I want to protect her. I swear to god if you hurt her in any way, shape, or form I will end you." Tyler said. "I won't man. She's all I've ever wanted." I say. Tyler turns on the T.V. and turned on basketball. Casual Tyler. Ashley gets out of the shower. She was wearing sweats and a tank top. I get up and get in.

When I get out, I put on basketball shorts and a tank top. I get out of the bathroom. "Seriously Josh. Dry off better." Tyler complains. "The air dries me off." I say. "You're clothes stick to you and it's gross." Tyler says. "Just get your ass in the shower." I say. Tyler does as he's told. I sit down beside Ashley at the table. She was eating a Rice Krispy Treat. I steal a bit and she frowns. "My Rice Krispy Treat." She said. I instantly felt bad. "I'm sorry. I was hungry." I say. "It's okay. We still have a whole box." She smiles. She kisses me on the cheek.

Tyler gets out of the shower. "I forgot to mention that we are staying at a hotel for tonight." Tyler says. "How do you forget something like that?" Ashley asked. "It slipped my mind, Ash." Tyler said. "We all get our own rooms. I was going to book two rooms but I know that none of us like sleeping on the floor." Tyler said. "I'm okay with the floor but I just don't prefer it." Ashley said. "Well be grateful you get your own room." Tyler says. "I am." Ashley said. "Good." Tyler said.

We arrive at the hotel. We check in and find our rooms. Mine was right across from Ashley's and Tyler's was above us. I go to my room and check it out. There was nothing spectacular. Just a bed, a T.V., a bathroom, a microwave, and a mini fridge. I sit on the bed and watch some T.V. for a while. Hampton Inn needs some more T.V. channels.

Hey guys! So just a heads up, next chapter is going to be a bit nasty. Not really gross. There isn't smut because I don't roll like that. But it's to the point to where it leads to smut. I love you all so much!

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