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“I feel bad.”
“Why do you feel bad?” He asks with a laugh.
“You’re sharing yours. I should share mine.”
“I’m good, really. Plus, someone has to watch you. You’re tiny. The pill is sure to hit you harder and mixing it with alcohol and coke? I have to make sure you don’t do anything stupid or die.”
“At least if I die, I’ll feel good while I do it.”
“That is absolutely true.” He says with a laugh. “But I won’t let you die.”
“Boo.” I say with a laugh. I’m feeling buzzed and a little high from the coke already.
“Sorry, little emo girl, I can’t have you dying on my watch. Do you know what that would do to my career?”
“Probably kill it.”
“Something like that.” He laughs again. “Now, let’s go party and wait for the drugs to kick in.”
He holds out his hand, and I take it instinctively but pause when he squeezes it. I do not want him to get the wrong idea.
“Skylar.”
“Yes, Abbey?”
“Just friends.” I whisper.
“Just friends.” He nods. “Come on.” He gives my hand another squeeze but then drops it.
We head out of my dressing room. I realize it probably looks bad for us to be seen exiting my dressing room together. I know by hanging out with him tonight we will be linked in the press. People will assume things, but I push that thought out of my head. That is a problem for Sue to deal with.
We walk through the backstage area which is mostly empty now. I still glance around it for Wes, but he isn’t around. Probably off with that girl. Good for him. But I push that thought out of my head too. No need to think about bad stuff right now. I’m going to be feeling the high any minute now and that’s all I want to focus on.
Skylar leads me outside and to the area in front of his bus. Music is playing from some speakers and people are mingling around. He leads me up to two guys. I follow behind him.
“Hey.” He greets some people, picking up a bottle of vodka. After taking a sip, he passes it to me. Abbey, this is Liam and Frank.” He waves to them.
I recognize Liam as the lead singer ofKey Failures. He is skinny and tall. With blue eyes and brown hair, he is handsome in a clean way. He looks like he could be in a boy band not a rock band. Skylar is cuter though, and much edgier. Wes looks more manly compared to both of them though. Scruffier.
Frank is short with dyed blue hair and brown eyes. His tan skin glows in the night sky. I recognize him as a member ofKey Failurestoo, but I don’t know what exactly he does in the band.I think he is the bassist, but I can’t be sure, and don’t feel like asking.
They both wave to me.
“Hello, Abbey.” Frank comments. “I’m a huge fan. Your music is so eerie and beautiful. It’s so good.”
I smile. “Thank you.”
“He is literally a huge fan.” Liam adds. “I think he owns all your albums on vinyl.”
“I do.” Frank nods.
“Wow. Thank you. Your music is really good, too.”
“What are you two up to?” Skylar asks.
“’Bout to smoke a joint, care to join us?” Liam questions.
“No. I’m going to be rolling soon.” Skylar counters, but he looks over at me. “Abbey?” I shake my head. I’ve never been big on weed. “We are part of the uppers, not downers tonight.” He says with a laugh. “See you guys around.”
