It seemed like days until the show was over. They played really well and the crowd was amazing. One of the few shots she took was of Brian wearing a fedora he took off some guys head in the crowd. When they were finished, Brian reached down again for Kate’s hand. She nervously took his and he pulled her up.

“Hell yes! That was amazing!” Zacky said. Matt nodded and opened a bottle of water. Brian took a towel and wiped his face and Kate just stood there, awkwardly pulling at the hem of her skirt.

She felt so embarrassed now. She knew she didn’t need to dress like a slut to get the guys attention. She just stooped to all of those crazy fans level by doing so. She shyly looked up at Brian, who smiled at her, then looked away.

“I’m gonna go back to the bus. I’ll see you guys later.” She said. They nodded and went to their dressing room.

As she walked out the door, she heard screaming girls and clomping heels coming her way.

“Shit.”She said under her breath. When she got to the bus she heard heels behind her.

“Hey! Which one did you sleep with to get on the bus!” She called to Kate. Kate turned around and stared at the girl. She was bleach blonde and had a similar outfit to Kate’s on.

“I’m the band photographer.” Kate said. The girl laughed.

“Right, and I’m their manager.” Kate rolled her eyes.

“No really, I am.” Kate said, holding up her pass.

The girl smirked at Kate then reached out and grabbed the pass, that was still around her neck, and pulled hard. Kate stumbled and screamed.

“Give me that pass!” The blonde shouted. Kate held onto it firmly tried to yank it back.

They struggled over it for a while. They even started to get physical. The girl pulled Kate’s hair and Kate scratched at the girl.

“Enough!” Kate said as she broke free. Then she turned and went to walk on the bus.

“I’m not done with you!” The girl said, grabbing Kate’s wrist.

Kate had had enough. She cocked her arm back and punched her square in the jaw. The girl flew back and landed on the ground. The guys had come out of the building and saw the whole thing. Brian ran over to Kate and stood in front of her.

“Bitch.” Said the girl on the ground. Kate stared at her then picked up her hand.

“Ouch.” She said, looking at her knuckles. Brian put his arm around her shoulders and led her on the bus.

“What the hell happened?” He asked. She rolled her eyes and sat on the couch.

“That bitch tried to take my pass to get on the bus.” She said. Brian shook his head.

“I told you people would kill for that.” He said. He took some ice and wrapped it in a towel and handed it to her.

“You’re a mess.” He said. He wet a paper towel and wiped the dried blood from her wrist.

“Damn she drew blood.” Kate said.

“You did too.” He said.

“Really?” She asked. Brian nodded.

“Yeah, her lip was bleeding.” Kate smiled and Brian chuckled.

“You know, the reason she didn’t believe me about the pass was because I was dressed like this.” Brian looked at her then stood up and threw the paper towel away.

“I feel so silly. I mean, look at me.” She said. Brian turned around.

“Kate, you look amazing, but it’s just not who you are. No offense, but you’re not a whore and I hope that you never become one.” He said. Kate blushed and looked down at her arm.

“Here.” Brian said, handing her a bandaid.

Then the door opened and the rest of the guys came in.

“Damn Kate! Who knew you were a fighter.” Zacky said. She laughed and dabbed the ice on her knuckles.

“Don’t worry about anything. The camera’s caught the whole thing.” Kate nodded.

“Well, this has been such an exciting night and all but I think I’m going to bed.” Kate said while standing up.

She grabbed her pajama’s and went into the bathroom. She had to do everything with her left hand because her right was too sore. When she was finished, she crawled into her bunk and went to sleep.

Brian and Zacky opened up a beer and the others went to bed also.

“I still can’t believe Kate dressed like that. What got into her?” Zacky asked Brian. He took a long pull of his beer.

“I think it was because of earlier when that girl came up to us at the restaurant. I think she felt left out or jealous or something. He said. Zacky shrugged.

“I don’t know why though. I mean, we obviously all adore her.” Brian pulled the label from the bottle.

“I kind of think it has something to do with me.” He said. Zacky took a drink.

“How do you figure that?” He asked. Brian sighed and put his bottle on the table.

“Well that girl was focusing a lot of attention on me in the restaurant, maybe it made Kate jealous.” He said. Zacky started to chuckle, then thought better of it. He could see that Brian was very serious.

“Dude, you like her don’t you?” He said. Brian closed his eyes and shook his head.

“I really don’t want to talk about this.” He said.

“It’s okay to feel that way man.” Zacky said. Brian shook his head.

“No it’s not.” He said with a groan. Zacky chuckled and stood up. He stretched then patted Brian’s shoulder.

“Look, I’m here if you wanna talk, you know that.” Brian nodded then lit a cigarette.

The next morning the bus pulled into a hotel parking lot.

“Hooray! A real bed!” Kate said as she walked off of the bus. Brian chuckled and followed.

He was carrying her bag, since her hand was so swollen, she couldn’t close it. When they got in the lobby, Matt was holding 6 room keys.

“Alright kids, we all have our own rooms. Here are your keys, do not lose them!” He said, handing each one a key. They took one, then raced to the elevators. Kate and Brian reached them first.

“Hurry hurry, shut the doors!” She shouted. Brian laughed and hit the button over and over until the doors started closing. Zacky was just about to reach the elevator when the doors closed.

“Ha!” Kate shouted with a smile on her face. Brian chuckled and watched the number change.

When the elevator stopped, they were on the 10th of 12 floor. Kate led the way to her room. After opening the door, she and Brian walked it.

The room wasn’t as fancy as the one in Vegas but it was still nicer than anything Kate had ever stayed it.

“Earth to Kate.” Brian said, waving a hand in front of her face. She shook her head and looked at him.

“I’m sorry what?” She said. He shook his head and put the bag on the bed closest to him.

“I said I’m right down the hall if you need anything.” She nodded and smiled.

“Alright.” He nodded and walked out of the room.

“Finally, alone at last.” She said. She took a change of clothes and went into the oversized bathroom.

She turned on the water and filled up the bathtub. When it was full enough, she slowly undressed and climbed in.

“Ahh.” She said. She put her phone on the side of the tub then closed her eyes and relaxed.

“A girl could get used to this.” She said.

About an hour later, she was blow drying her hair when she heard at knock at her door.

“Coming.” She called. When she opened the door, she found a man dressed in white behind a silver cart with a tray and lid on it.

“Room service.” He said smiling. She raised her eyebrow and looked at him.

“I didn’t order any room service?” She said. He nodded.

“The gentlemen down the hall in room 335 ordered it for you. He said you were friends?” Kate smiled and blushed.

“Brian.” She said. He nodded.

“Right, well enjoy your meal.” He said, handing her the tray. She thanked him and he left.

She put the tray on her bed and lifted the lid. She smiled when she saw chocolate ice cream with chocolate syrup and French fries on the tray. She told Brian once that that was her favorite food combination. Kate picked up her phone and texted Brian.

“Thanks (: “ Then she picked up a fry and dipped it in the ice cream.

“Perfect.” She said with a smile.

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“Thank you Los Angeles!” Matt screamed into the microphone at the end of the show. Kate took a few more shots before catching Brian’s hand. He pulled her up and they walked backstage. This time, she waited for the guys to get changed before walking to the bus. She didn’t want to take any chances.

“Alright, so tonight we’re staying at the hotel and tomorrow we leave for home.” Matt said once they were on the bus.

“I say we party LA style.” Zacky said with a grin. Brian high-fived him and nodded, Matt agreed and they looked at Kate.

“You guys have fun. I’m staying in tonight.” They shrugged and started talking. Brian sat down beside her.

“Come out with us tonight.” He said. She smiled and shook her head.

“No, I’m just gonna relax tonight.” He rolled his eyes.

“Lame.” He said. She giggled and gave him a playful shove.

“You’re Lame.” She said. He playfully shoved her back.

“No, I’m a famous rock star, by definition I cannot be lame.” She rolled her eyes and laughed.

“Oh right I forgot.” They both laughed then Brian lit a cigarette.

They pulled up to the hotel a few minutes later and they rushed in. They guys went to their rooms and changed while Kate went to hers and flopped down on the bed. A few minutes later, there was a knock on the door.

“Hey we’re leaving.” Brian said from the other side.

“Have fun!” She shouted.

When he was gone, Kate changed into her pajamas and climbed back into bed. She picked up her cell phone and dialed her dad’s phone number.

“Officer Moore, I'm not here right now soleave a message. Thank you.” Kate sighed and waited for the beep.

“Hey daddy, I just wanted to say I love you. Call me when you can.” Then she hung up and put her phone on the nightstand.

It took all of five minutes for Kate to fall asleep.