"Are we all packed?"

"Who cares, Abby? If we forgot anything, we can just buy it while we are on the road," Jasey whined from the next room, lugging her suitcase behind her.

I rolled my eyes. Today was the big day and Jasey and I were supposed to be taking a limo to meet up with the guys on their tour bus around noon. It was now 11:30 and I wanted to make sure there was absolutely nothing left to worry about before we abandoned our apartment for God knows how long.

"Obviously, but I'd rather we go prepared rather than have to stop off at every dollar store we come across because you forgot your tooth brush."

Jasey tugged her tooth brush from her bag and waved it in my direction before stuffing it back in. "There. Happy? Now let's go!"

I heaved a sigh. Jasey was as impatient as ever. Here I was throwing away my life for her stupid plans and she was giving me attitude left and right.

"Fine," I mumbled. "Let's go."

I followed Jasey out of the apartment, the both of us hobbling under the weight of our luggage. We stumbled outside and saw a limo parked and waiting patiently in front of our building, the chauffeur stood beside the back door to open it for us. A few people paused to stare at us as we walked towards the limo and ducked inside. The door shut behind me and I watched through the tinted windows as the driver made his way back to the front seat.

"Abby," Jasey leaned towards me, her brown eyes were wide with anticipation and they twinkled with excitement. "We are going on tour with Guns 'N' Roses!"

At her words, the reality of the situation seemed to sink in and I felt butterflies beginning to take off deep in my gut. We were going to be on the road with a world famous band. I couldn't remember the last time something had been this exciting in my life. As I let the realization sink in, I couldn't help but begin to juggle my foot. Maybe Duff and Jasey were right. I needed to lighten up. I needed to let it happen and just enjoy the fact that it was happening to me. It's not every day your favorite band offers you a job to go on tour with them.

I turned to look out the window and watched the all too familiar streets whiz by.
This time away would be good. I needed a break from the boring schedule I'd slipped into in my everyday life, and this tour would be the beginning of something new and, even though she was pissing me off, I was glad this new beginning would include Jasey at my side.

The limo pulled into the nearly vacant parking lot of the bus rental and skidded to a halt beside a very large and very expensive looking bus.

I gawked up at it and Jasey whistled at the beautiful monstrosity.

"This is gonna' be awesome," she whispered, more to herself than to me. Still, I couldn't help but nod in agreement.

The limo driver came around to our door and I nearly fell flat on my face as he opened it. I hadn't realized I'd been practically pressing my nose up against the window of the back door the entire time. I hurriedly got to my feet feet and brushed myself off. Jasey was cackling with glee behind me.

"You alright?" I recognized Steven as he rushed over to look me over for any scrapes or bruises. Axl and Slash strolled casually after him.

"Yeah I'm fine," I mumbled, a tad bit embarassed. This tour was already getting off to a rocky start.

He gave me a hopeless grin and took my arm. "Come on, I'll help you onto the bus."

"Thanks," I said and smiled sheepishly. Steven plucked up my bags and began guiding me towards the bus. Looking over my shoulder, I saw Axl and Slash whispering to Jasey as she carried her bags towards the bus. She was giggling over whatever they were saying to each other. I guessed that her next target was probably Slash. I doubted he'd mind.

Steven stored my bags in a side compartment on the outside of the bus then pulled me up to the stairs leading into the gigantic vehicle. With shaky steps, I edged up onto the bus, letting out a sigh of relief when I made it to the top step.

Now that I had relaxed a bit, I took a moment to take in my surroundings. Most of the walls and cabinets were made of a gorgeous wood and the furniture was that of a posh hotel. It literally looked like a fancy apartment, except much narrower.

Steven squeezed passed me and edged towards the stainless steel refrigerator. "Want a beer?"

I snapped out of my trance and nodded my head enthusiastically. I knew I'd need a drink to get through today. Maybe even tomorrow too.

"Wow!" I heard Jasey gasp from behind me. "It's beautiful!"

Axl gave her an arrogant grin. "Yeah. It's the nicest bus we've had so far."

Jasey turned to me and squealed. I gave her a weak smile before turning and snatching the beer Steven had retrieved for me, chugging half of it in seconds.

"I can't wait to see the bedrooms!"

I spluttered and choked on my beer at Jasey's words. But I about died at Axl's response: "You can come check out mine."