Weeks have passed seen Kellin had last seen Vic after he had stormed out of the bus. Afterwards, Kells had just sat there, staring at the picture covered walls of the other band's bus, not sure what to do. Shortly after though, he figured he really did need to get dressed and move on. No sense in embarrassing himself even more.
What hurt the most wasn't that Vic had left him high and dry, it was the fact that Kellin knew the reason why Vic left, was the absolute truth. The pain some days, seemed unbearable, and some days he just felt numb, empty. The Siren singer would stare for longs spouts of time at the other singer's name, always starting some kind of silly message to send Vic, but ending up always deleting it. Kellin could tell Vic was still pissed; he never went this long without talking to Kellin.
Both bands were back home now, doing their own things, and Vic was obviously off on his own, not worrying one bit about the lovesick boy mourning over him. Sigh.
It was one of these days again, Kellin thought. He was about to give up hope. He hated living everyday life with his family, hiding his true feelings, lying..But what bothered him, was a lot of the time, Kate went out, for long periods of hours, not bothering to text Kellin unless he asked if she was alright. Kellin's world was crashing down around him. The only bright spark in all this mess was him getting to spend quality time with his baby girl, and Kells marveled how fast she grew. Copeland was beautiful, healthy; a bundle of joy, and Kellin admitted that he really did miss her, a lot.
At the moment, the singer was in the middle of changing her diaper, when his phone beeped, an incoming message no doubt. Picking it up, he expected it to be from Kate, as she was out...again.
But he literally almost dropped his cell when he read who it was from. Vic.
It was short and sweet. "Hey, I'm sorry Kells, I love you, "Holy hell on a horse. Vic had just texted him, and it seemed he wasn't mad anymore, which Kellin would thank him for.
Shaking, the singer hit reply, his fingers not wanting to work properly with what his mind was saying. Thought raced, apologies soared, but Kellin decided just to keep it just as short, and sweet.
"You forgive me? I know I'm an asshole, Love you too." Send.
Kellin reaaally hoped Vic replied, he was dying to know if Vic was sincere, or just playing games. And then after that thought, Kellin wanted to slap himself. Vic would never do something that vile, no matter how pissed he actually got.
Ping! "Babe, I can't stay mad at you, I missed you soo much, and I realized you just needed time I guess? Still, it hurt to know you don't trust me..."
Kellin frowned. Yeah, guess he needed to work on that. Plus, he wasn't sure if he should mention to Vic about Katelynne's sketchy disappearances now and then.
"I know, I'm sorry, I'm really working on it, I promise! :)" The siren singer hit send.
Vic sent a single line of text a few minutes later.
"For you, I'd count the salt under the sea...:) xoxoxox c u l8r!"
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Kellin was giddy, that was for sure. More over the fact that Vic wasn't mad at him anymore, and maybe finally, he could work something out with the man he loved. He was sitting at home, spoon feeding his daughter a jar of Gerber, when the door to the house he shared with his wife opened. For some reason, Kellin's heart dropped, knowing it was Kate, finally back home from her late escapades. hmph.
"Honey? Kellin? I'm home." Katelynne called, her heels clicking on the hardwood floor of the kitchen. Kellin was torn; he wasn't sure if he should bring up his doubts on where and when Katelynne goes the places she goes. Oh well, he thought, might as well ask, it couldn't hurt right? And Kate was always honest with him; unlike he was with her..
Fitting on a smile, Kellin turned and stood, kissing his wife lightly on the cheek before bringing his attention back to Copeland, who was starting to cry because of the lack of food she was getting shoveled into her tiny mouth. This made Kellin smile; it was extraordinary to him that such a small being could eat like a horse.
"Hello, babe." Kellin replied, his eyes averting quickly away from her.
"Hey..Is there something bothering you? Ever since you got back, you've been acting weird." Kate commented, opening cupboards here and there, probably to fix Her's and Kellin's dinner.
Kell's heart stopped for a minute. Was he that see through? Could she tell his affections lie within another? "I..uh..Just tired I suppose, where have you been?" he blurted out, wanting to change the subject on himself, but not in the form of turning it around on Kate.
Katelynne's shoulders stiffened ever so slightly, one thing that Kellin caught. Something was definitely up.
"I was..With friends is all, girl's night out, ya know?" She giggled, but it was forced, the singer could tell.
"Annnnd what friends would this be?" Kellin inquired, one dark brow raised.
"Just different girls, Kellin, sheesh, you're acting like I have something to hide." His wife said, raising her own brow.
Kellin narrowed his eyes, his attention riveted on his spouse. Tension was building, he could feel it, and Katelynne was fidgeting, something she obviously didn't notice she did. Kells opened his mouth to say something else, but a happy squeal from their daughter broke the silence.
"Oh! Silly girl!" Kate laughed, bustling forward to pick Copeland up from the mess of Gerber she had made on her high chair table. "I'm going to go clean her up, okay? Maybe then you'll be more relaxed."
Kellin just nodded, lost in his own thoughts. Maybe he really did need to have talked with Vic about Katelynne, at least then; maybe Kells could finally get some clarification. He made up his mind, first thing tomorrow; he would go see Vic on some advice, and maybe just cause he couldn't wait to see his gorgeous Mexican again...
"It's been too long." Kellin muttered, smiling to himself as the thoughts of Vic invaded his mind. "Victor Fuentes, you'll be the death of me."
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The next morning, Kellin had been anxious. He had avoided eye contact and even so much as a word had not been spoken between the couple. Kells was suspecting that Kate knew he was onto something. But how could he talk? Right now he was driving to Vic's house, on the hope that he would get some love from the singer, and Kellin was in a relationship as well. Life, Kellin sighed.
Pulling into the driveway, and turning off the car, the siren singer sat for a moment, really focusing on what his life had actually become. A giant secret or even a soap opera. Shaking his head, Kells opened the door and climbed out, brushing quick fingers through his dark locks, making sure he looked good for a certain male.
Walking up to the door, he didn't even get the chance to knock, before the door was thrown opened, and soft eager lips greeted him. From the spicy scent, he knew it was Vic. Kellin relaxed, kissing back for what it was worth. God, how he had missed this, missed Vic.
"Helloo, Gorgeous." Vic drawled, grinning sweetly, brushing his thumb across Kelllin's lip. There was a heated spark in the Mexican's eyes, a fire of some sort, like he had really missed Kellin, and he was the one to bring back that twinkle.
"Hi..I missed you." Kells blurted, feeling his cheeks heat at the sudden outburst. He didn't want Vic to think he was clingy, or desperate. Ok. Well maybe he was desperate when it came to Vic.
By the grin that encompassed Vic's face, he didn't seem to mind. "Well, baby. I missed you too." he replied, ushering Kellin into his home, or the home that his brother and him shared together.
Kellin took a seat on the soft leather couch, and was about to bring up the topic of Katelynne, but was cut off by Vic's mouth on his. Damn, was he a good kisser.
"You don't how much I've missed you, Kells. You're smile, you're laugh, and you're touch. I was a dick a couple of weeks ago, and I'm sorry. I really wanna make up for lost time, if ya know what I mean.." he whispered huskily, his lithe fingers roaming over the expanse of Kellin's chest.
No matter how much Kellin wanted to oblige to Vic's wishes, he wanted to get the Katelynne stuff out of the way, after all, that is why he had come, not to just make up with his lover.
"Vic..Stop..Please? Just for a moment. I need your advice on something important." Kells breathed his breath catching as Vic trailed soft kisses along his neck. Good god almighty, Victor Fuentes, Kellin thought.
Vic paused, bringing his head up, dark locks of hair falling in chocolate eyes, confused, quizzical eyes. "Like? Kellin are you okay? Is something wrong? You didn't fall in love with a different, slightly more attractive Mexican did you?" he asked, his voice rising an octave at the last question. He looked so seriously panicked at the last thought, Kellin had to laugh.
"Vic! No of course not! It's about Kate actually; I think she's seeing somebody." Kellin replied, biting his lower lip, he only did that when he was really worried. Vic found it cute, but there was a flash of guilt that crossed his features. Kellin didn't seem to notice, as he was deep in thought. He always was an over thinker.
"Well..." Vic trailed, climbing off the other singer and plopping down beside him. "Why do you say that?"
Kellin shook his head. "Because, lately she has been out. All night, rarely calling or texting me to say if she was alright. I know her Vic; she never used to be like this, and especially with Copeland. I know there's something up."
Vic was quiet for a moment, a look of grimace etched into his face. "I...uh, why don't you just ask her?"
Snorting, Kellin looked up at Vic, studying the smooth lines of muscle that wove around the Mexican's arms. He was really reevaluating the whole sexy time with Vic..
Kellin wasn't noticing the inner war Vic was waging with himself. He wanted to tell him, but he didn't. Truth was; he had spotted Katelynne around town, and with a guy, who obviously wasn't Kellin. He knew if he told hi, no matter how much Kells was in love with Vic, this was his family, and it would utterly destroy him. On the other hand, Vic would finally have Kellin to himself, but he wasn't even considering that, he was more worried about what would happen to Copeland, and even Kellin. But, if he didn't tell him, the guilt would gnaw on his insides, and he couldn't bear that.
"Kells..I um.." Vic started, running a hand through his hair. "I...have seen Kate..Around..With..Some guy..Butdon'tgetallupsetpleaseIWasjusttr yingtohelp." he rushed out, watching Kellin's reaction with wide eyes.
Kellin blinked, before relaxing, a look of soft pain in his eyes. "I thought so. Vic I'm not upset. Hurt? Yes. Mostly because she started this shit before I even started with you. And how can I really be angry? I'm here, with you now, while she has Cope, and vice versa with her. Do I plan on saying something? Yes, because I won't be able to sleep in the same bed as her knowing this. And we need to do what is best for Copeland of course."
Vic cocked a brow, surprised at the reaction. He was expecting tears at least. "I'm here for you, babe." he commented softly, hugging Kellin from the side. "Always and Forever."
Kells smiled, burrowing himself deep within Vic's embrace. "The holidays are coming up, I think it should wait till after. I'll deal till then, no use in ruining Copeland's first Christmas." He whispered, sighing into the other singer's chest.
"The holidays! Fuck!" Vic huffed. "I need to get out and buy you a gift, babe."
This made Kellin laugh. It never seemed Vic thought for himself, he was such a selfless person, and that was one of the many reasons Kells loved him.
Vic grinned, "I could write you a song, but I don't think words can express your beauty." He sang softly, watching Kellin's eyes fill with love.
"How the hell did we end up like this? You bring out the beast in me, I fell in love from the moment we kissed, since then we've been history.." Kellin sang back, his heart filled to the brim with love towards the one who cared about him the most. Yes, there were dark times ahead, especially after Christmas, but he knew he would make it through. After all, Vic was his guiding light in all of this, and together, Kellin felt like they could conquer anything.