A/N: Just so you know, I'm writing this before I eat breakfast and I'm starving. See what I do for you guys? ;)

Disclaimer: This is a complete work of fiction; I don't know Brendon (As much as I wish I do!). I don't really know how to disclaim real people other than that . . .

Chapter 1

"Oh, Brendon," I moaned as he rolled off me onto the other side of the bed.

Best almost 18th birthday. Ever. I thought to myself as Brendon pulled me into his chest and kissed my forehead.

"I'm so glad you decided to come on tour with us." He smiled.

"I'm glad, too. The fact that out of the entire theatre full of girls you picked me out was pretty shocking."

"Well, it's easy when there's only one as beautiful as you." He said.

"Ha ha," I said sarcastically, but inside my heart fluttered.

"It's true," he said, "you were different than all the other girls there. I'm not a big fan of Valley Girls." He said, setting his chin on top of my head. I smiled and closed my eyes contentedly. Soon he was asleep and I joined in.

I woke up just as sun was rising and slid out from his grasp, slipping into his discarded shirt and brushing through my hair and putting on my make-up. I snuck out to the kitchen on the bus, past Spencer, Dallon, and Ian who'd apparently stayed out long after Brendon and I retreated and hadn't meant to due to the TV still on and blaring. I started making the coffee and tip-toed back into the bedroom. I curled up into the chair and watched the rest of the sunrise before going and getting coffee. Dallon was the only one still sleeping on the sofa. I poured myself a cup and put a little creamer in it. I went back into the room and kept watching as the road went by. This was my first time in New York, and it was on my birthday, which made it even more exciting. I heard the movement of sheets on skin and smiled.

"Faith?" Brendon said.

"Right here, babe," I said, getting out of the chair and setting my coffee on the night stand before getting next to him. He smiled and pulled me into his side, kissing me gently.

"Happy birthday," he said.

"Thank you," I smiled, kissing him and giving him a hug, "do you want me to get you some coffee?"

"No, I gotta go talk to Spence really quickly, so I can get it," he said, getting up and pulling on his pants. He left the room and I went back to the window and finished my coffee and then left the room as well. I put my cup in the sink and ignored my stomach's growling. I went back to the room and got dressed and picked up a little before going back out. Brendon was sitting on the sofa. I went up and sat on his lap and he put his arms around me, kissing my cheek softly. I smiled and laid my head on his shoulder. It was a little bit longer before the bus stopped at a fast food place and Brendon got up. He went to his room and came out in a T-shirt.

"Anything special that you want?" he asked, kissing me.

"Nope, I'm good with whatever," I smiled. The guys left and I picked up around the bus and cleaned the dishes. The mess was starting to wear on me. Before too long the guys got back in, but Spencer wasn't there.

"Where'd Spencer go?"

"He had to go out and get some stuff, he said he's meet us at the venue to get ready, though."

"Alright, well, that makes sense." I said, shrugging.

"Hey, happy birthday, Faith," Ian smiled, and Dallon nodded.

"Thanks," I said. We all ate breakfast and before we knew it we were at the place. There weren't any fans there yet so I didn't have much to worry about. We got off the bus and headed in, the instruments being unloaded by the crew. Spencer came in and sat with us, joining the conversation like he'd never been gone.

"Sold out tonight, boys," their manager said. Brendon smiled in anticipation and took a sip of water. Once the stage was set up they boys started sound check and rehearsal. I stayed backstage and checked in with my friends and parents for a little; then went out and watched until they'd finished their set. We all went back to the bus to get ready. I followed Brendon into our room. He dug through his clothes and pulled out some clothes and set them out.

"What do you think?" he asked, pulling me over.

"It's good, usual Brendon," I smiled, kissing him. He got dressed and I took his bow tie from him as he was working on getting it on.

"For as many as you wear the fact you can't get it down amuses me," I said, tying it quickly.

"The fact that you know how to is more amusing."

"When you're a naïve 12 year old obsessed with the lead singer of a band who wears bow ties you teach yourself," I said. He laughed and I hugged him.

"Oh, hey, I've got a surprise for you," Brendon smiled. I pulled away from him. He dug around in the pocket of his discarded pants and pulled out a blue box.

"Jesus, Brendon, you didn't need to get me anything." I said.

He laughed, "I know," he said and handed it to me. I opened the box and in it was a diamond bracelet.

"Is this real?" I asked him.

"Yep, diamonds in white gold. And I had it engraved."

"Oh my God, Brendon! I can't accept this; we haven't even been dating a month yet."

"But it's your birthday," he said, taking the bracelet and clasping it around my wrist. He smiled and kissed me. I turned it over and read the engraving.

To Faith, with all the love I can offer, Brendon. My heart melted and I bit my cheek to keep from crying.

"I love you," I said, my voice betraying me, and hugged Brendon tightly. He hugged me back and kissed my forehead. I couldn't help but think how lucky I was and what a dream I was living now.

From the time I was 2 my family was plagued with problems. Some things common, other extremely rare, all a problem in and of their own. Now after 16 years of dealing with that I was finally in a place of just pure bliss. 'It's darkest before dawn' was definitely my situation.

"I love you, too," he said. He pulled away and I readjusted his jacket. He looked over at the clock.

"I gotta warm-up; you can go hang-out with the other guys. I'll be out before long," he said. I left and sat out with the others. Soon Brendon came out and I looked out the window of the bus. There was a pretty big crowd out there.

"Are you sure you don't want to have me sneak in?" I asked him as he took my hand.

"Of course not, c'mon." he said. We left the bus and the screams came immediately. I looked up and saw a few girls scowling at me and flashed a quick smile. Brendon stopped to give autographs and take pictures and I headed into the venue, shedding my coat and rubbing my hands together. It was extremely hard looking at girls that are just like I was and think of what I was doing to them with that, but I was lucky. I sat at the backdoor laughing at some of the things the girls yelled.

"Brendon, fuck me!"

"Brendon, Brendon, can I have a kiss," and that's just to name a couple. Finally the guys got in and I got up. We all waited while the opening acts played and finally they boys had to go out.

"Good luck, babe," I smiled and gave Brendon a quick kiss. They hurried up and went onto the stage.

"Hello Buffalo!" he announced loudly into the microphone. The screams were deafening. I got up and moved to watch from the side of the stage. They played a few songs and right after Always Brendon got up from the stool he'd been on and took the microphone off its stand.

"I have a favor to ask of you guys," he said, pacing across stage. The room was utterly silent.

"So, it's my girlfriend's birthday and I was wondering if I could bring her out and have everyone sing to her. Would you guys be willing to do that for me?" he said. The crowd was a good sport and yelled their willingness.

"Alright, Faith, come on out!' he said. I blushed and made my way across the stage to him.

"Happy birthday to you," he started in the microphone and then pointed it to the crowd and sung just to me.

"Thank you guys," he said. I gave Brendon a quick hug and there were a few 'awws' from the crowd. I left stage and watched the rest of the show.

"Brendon, you're lucky you're cute," I said when he came back stage.

"I thought you'd like that," he said.

"I never said I didn't, it's just strange to me." I said. He nodded and grabbed his towel and water. He cooled off for a moment.

"You played really well tonight, guys." I said. They all nodded and said thanks. After they'd sufficiently cooled off we headed back to the bus. The crowds were thicker now and we pushed our way through back to the bus. I went into the bedroom and checked my phone, nothing there but the date, 8 days away from the end of the tour and one week until our one month anniversary. It was kind of sad, actually. The ninth marked our one month anniversary of dating and it was also the second to last city they toured to. And that meant making a huge decision, staying with Brendon in California or staying with my family in Arizona and trying to continue a long distance relationship with Brendon. I sat there thinking until he came in.

"Bren, I can't decide what to do." I frowned. He slipped out of his coat and shoes and sat next to me, pulling me into his lap.

"Can't decide what to do about what?" he asked.

"After tour is over, where to stay. If I go back to my parents or if I come with you."

"Well, I don't know if I can be of much help about that. I'm obviously going to say that I want to keep you to myself." He said, kissing me. I started at the buttons of his shirt and adjusted myself so that my legs were around his pelvis. I got his out of his shirt and pushed him back on the bed, grinning. I got up and undid his belt and pants. He stood up and let them fall to the ground. I let him unzip my dress and slide if off me. He kissed the back of my neck and I shivered. Before I had time to fully take in what was happening we were in bed.

"And a happy birthday to me it is," I grinned as I sat in his shirt, "I think I've officially decided where I'm staying."

Brendon laughed and pulled me close. Words couldn't describe the affection I felt for him and the chemistry that flowed between us. Funny how a lead singer and a fan could be so compatible. I laid my head in the crook of his neck and wrapped my arms around him. We sat there for I don't know how long and there wasn't a care in the world at that point. Just love.