A/N: Sorry I didn't update the end of last week. Hopefully, since I feel horrendous about it, I can get two more updates this week. I'm going to be honest now, I have no idea how tours work, how they pick their destinations, etc. So, keep that in mind. Thanks for reading!

Title: Salvation
Author: perfectlyinsanex
Word Count: 1,000
Summary: Stefan Salvatore, Tyler Lockwood, and Matt Donovan are the newest and hottest alternative band. When Elena Gilbert and Caroline Forbes decide to hit up every show on their tour, things are bound to get interesting.
Rating: T just to be safe. Some chapters will vary.
Pairings: It's like... a triangle of love in this story.


Sunday, June 24, 2012. Nashville, Tennessee.

Jason wasn't waiting for us at the back door. Instead, Steve was.

"Ladies," he grinned, offering us each an arm.

"Oooh, look who's a gentleman!" Caroline gushed, taking an arm. I grabbed the other, laughing.

"The boys would like you to experience from the audience this time. Although, they did like the posse waiting on the wings," he smiled. "So first row, center is yours for the first half of the night. After the third song, the boys want you to come back here. You can hang around, eat food, hang out with me—" Caroline laughed. "Or just enjoy the music. They don't understand how you guys aren't bored yet."

"Each show is slightly different. Stefan didn't almost trip the first night. But last time, he was almost on his face. Makes it entertaining."

Stefan laughed at my explanation. "Sure, sure. Just go out there and have some fun."

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She looked beautiful. She always did but her hair shone under the lights and she looked angelic.

I lifted the bottom of my shirt to wipe the sweat from my face. She was staring as I dropped it. "Like what you see?"

She laughed. "Oh God, yeah."

I smirked as I walked over to her. "C'mere," I said, stretching out my arms. "Give me a hug."

Her eyes took in my sweat-drenched shirt, my hair plastered to my face, slightly red from exertion. Her nose wrinkled. "No."

"Please?" I pouted, taking a step towards her. Out of the corner of my eye, I saw Caroline talking to Tyler and Matt, both of them fighting for her attention. Each for separate reasons.

"No. It's not happening." She took a step back, holding her arms in front of her. Like that would protect her.

I focused my attention on Caroline and the boys, sensing Elena following my gaze. I watched Caroline hit Tyler in the chest lightly before springing my ninja moves and wrapping my arms around Elena.

She squealed in my ear as I lifted her up. "Put me down!" she cried, laughter bubbling from her mouth. I set her down but kept my arms around her. She looked up, her eyes shining.

"Can I tell you a secret?" she whispered, standing on her tiptoes to speak in my ear.

My breath hitched. "Sure."

"You smell horrendous."

I leaned back to catch the smirk on her face and fire in her eyes. "Is that so?" She nodded, resting her hands on my chest. I faked sadness. "I think I need to cry on your shoulder now." I saw her eyes narrow before leaning down and wiping my sweaty forehead against the side of her neck.

Another squeal erupted from her mouth as she shoved me away. "Oh, my God. You are such an asshole!" She frantically wiped at her neck as I smirked in victory.

Elena was still muttering about how disgusting I was when I spotted Jamie watching us over Elena's shoulder. Her eyes narrowed as we looked at each other.

Fuck, fuck, fuckity fuck.

Her fingers motioned me over and I shook my head slightly. Her foot stomped and she repeated the motion. I figured I had to face the wrath sometime.

"I'll be right back. Got to meet with our stage manager."

"You should bring me back a shower. I feel disgusting," she muttered.

"I could bring you to one, but then we'd have to share. Don't want to waste water."

Her eyes sparkled as she laughed. I was pleasantly surprised. Most girls would have been offended. "I'm holding you to that. Tonight?"

"Sure thing, after we get everything cleaned up."

Her teeth flashed in a grin before she sauntered over to the others. I watched her ass as she went, her jeans hugging it in all the right places. Then I remembered why I sent her away.

"You guys did good tonight," Jamie smiled. I returned the smile as she went on. "Is that one of your fans?"

I looked over as Caroline threw her head back and laughed at something Tyler said. Elena grabbed Caroline's arm, doubled over in laughter. "Yeah," I finally said. "They're really nice. They've been following our tour."

Jamie raised her eyebrows, impressed. "You guys seem pretty close. How long ago did you meet?"

"Jesus Christ, Jamie. It's not a big deal."

"It's sort of a big deal when my boyfriend is rubbing his face against another girl."

I threw my hands up. "I'm not your boyfriend. I was but I don't have feelings for you like that anymore. I thought we established we were friends with benefits."

"That doesn't mean you can see other girls," she pouted. I hated when she pouted. It had the complete opposite effect than it should have.

"No, that's exactly what it means. I can see other girls and you can see other guys."

"I don't want to see other guys," she murmured, looking down.

I sighed and ran a hand over my face. "Jamie, you're a really good friend of mine. I never want that to change. But we're nothing more. Just because I wasn't looking for any other girls doesn't mean I wanted to stay exclusive to you."

She nodded and smiled a little. I placed my hand on her arm comfortingly. She touched my cheek gently before walking away.

Well, that was easy enough.

Tyler was staring at me when I turned around. He raised his eyebrows and I shook my head. I'd explain it to him later.