Chapter 6

The next morning I woke up to Ian and Britta arguing over whether or not Gaskarth and I had done the dirty. I decided to let them think I was still asleep a little longer just so I could hear what they had to say.

Think about it Brit she has been in love with not only the idea of him but actually him since what junior year? The def did it. Ian said.

No they didn't. for one Cass would have been told by now if they had so we would know, and second Jacey isn't like that and you know it. She likes Alex. She doesn't just want to be able to say she slept with him. That would fuck everything up if go that far too soon.

Britta think about how long it has been we have been on tour for 3 months. That is a lot of built up tension that she would want to release LMAO. Ian argued.

That made me giggle so I walked into the living area, and said ok do you want to end this argument and find out which of you is right? They both looked shocked to know that I heard them gossiping about me. Well do you want to know or not? They both laughed and said well of course.

First of all, Britta you are right, Cass does know everything but I would hope she wouldn't be telling all my business like you think she would. And second the winner is Britta. No Gaskarth and I have not done the dirty….yet.

YET? They both exclaimed. I laughed at that. No guys I don't mean that I'm planning on jumping him anytime soon, but Ian is right three months is a long time, and I have practically loved the kid forever. I winked and walked to the bathroom for a shower, leaving them to whisper the next bet on how long it would take before it happened lol.

After my shower I got dressed and decided that I needed to get off the bus and do something since we didn't play today. Cass was already gone so I couldn't make her go with me, Britta? What are your plans for today. I asked. She said that her, Ian, and Brilyn were going to the zoo of all places, and I didn't want to do that so it looked like I was gonna fly solo for whatever I decided to do today. I told Britta and the others goodbye and headed off the bus.

I wasn't really sure where I wanted to go. I knew there was an art museum near by that I had wanted to check out when we got to town, so I figured I would just go there and take it in for a little while. It's always so quiet in museums, and filled with so much wonder that I can lose myself in them for hours.

I made my way in and paid the fee to tour the museum. I decided I would start on the top floor and make my way to the bottom and then to the outside exhibits. The place was packed with people though I could see why. This place was amazing. It was full of beauty and put me in the most amazing mood. I have always been a fan of art. The idea of being able to see someone else's passion on a piece of paper, or canvas, or clay is a beautiful thing to me.

I grabbed an overpriced bite to eat at the café in the museum and headed back to the venue. I had had a good day by myself, sometimes I needed just that. To be by myself. The whole day I didn't think about Gaskarth, or tour, or sleeping in a tiny cot next to three other snoring people. I just cleared my head and it was a wonderful day.

On my way back into the venue Gaskarth caught my eye he was talking to Jack and Cass. I made my way over to my group of friends to say hello. I was wondering if I would see your face today, I came to your bus and Britta said you had left for the day. Alex said. Yeah, I said. I went to the museum for the day. It was a lot of fun. Cass shook her head. Jace, do you seriously have to go to one in every city we come across. I laughed. Well if I can find them and have the time yeah. You know I love it. After that Alex and I went to his tour bus to hang out.

I didn't know you were into art Jacey. I am too. I would have loved to go with you. I wasn't sure if I was supposed to be sorry for not inviting him but I wasn't. that was just something I liked to do by myself to clear my head. Sorry Lex, the museum is just that place I go to get away ya know? That is really the only time I have to just myself with out the thought of anyone I know being around and I can really just let go and enjoy the art and not think.

He seemed to give that some thought but let it go. We went to the back room on the bus and cuddled on the couch. So how was the after party last night? I asked. He still seemed far away in thought. Oh, right it was good I guess. We hung out with the Paramore gang. He said this like he didn't want to keep it from me but didn't particularly want to tell me either. Which was understandable since Haley has had a thing for Alex and has made it public knowledge for sometime now.

He could tell that I was a little tense, he sat up and looked at me since I still hadn't responded. Oh that's nice… and how did that go. I asked very dryly. He just laughed. It went fine Jace. I told you I would be good. And smirked at me.

I just don't understand why all of the bands that I liked in high school all have to be such shits now that I'm in the business and kissed his cheek. He laughed and and wrapped his arms around me. Ya know love, you wouldn't have to wonder how the night went if you would just suck it up and say we are together. That threw me a little. I wasn't expecting him to say that he wanted that so quickly.

I knew he was expecting a response but I just looked at him. Was that all it would take for me to know that the nights that I'm not there went smoothly? I didn't think so.

Okay. Was all I said. And then I kissed him again.