A/N: Thanks to everyone who has reviewed. I appreciate it.

If there's one thing I've learned in my 30 years on this planet, it's simple, you cannot run away from love. It will catch you. Every time. You will be exhausted, unable to breathe, and panicked, but it will still catch you and expect you to nurture it. I've been running from it since I was 7 years old. It's always been Selena, I've just been too much of an idiot to give in to it. I self sabotage. I've done it twice already, in the form of cheating. I did it when we were teenagers and I did as a grown ass adult. Both times I lost her. When we were teenagers, she eventually came back to me. Not before I hit rock bottom of course and became another one of those "troubled child stars" or whatever. I still somehow managed to get her back. It wasn't easy, not by a long shot, but eventually she agreed to marry me. I asked her on my 21st birthday. It was the best birthday ever. As I lay in my bunk on the bus I find myself missing her warmth. She is so much a part of me. I'm empty without her. I decide to send her a text. We have been talking pretty regularly lately. I've got another week to go before I get a weekend to fly home and see Stella. I've been going every two weeks. Each time I visit Selena opens up to me more.

You and Stella should come to a show.

Maybe. Which one?

Whatever one you want. I want to see you guys.

Both of us?

Yes. Both of you.

Are you going to make it worth my while? ;)

Oh. Dear. God. Selena just started flirting me.

It depends on what you're willing to do for those backstage passes...

What she did next will always be baffling to me, but it seriously made my night. She sent me a picture of herself that showed of her cleavage, and the expression on her face, well lets just say its not appropriate for the Disney channel. Like at all. I believe the term the internet uses to describe this particular expression falls somewhere in the category of "eye fucking". This picture was captioned See you in Denver. I'd be in Denver in three days. Couldn't fucking wait.

I was asleep when we arrived at the venue. My manager woke me and said that Selena called and would be here within the hour. I climbed out of my bunk and took a shower. Once I was ready I headed inside. I still needed to do soundcheck as well as a meet and greet. I decided to combine the two. I informed my security and tour manager that way they could accommodate and inform the fans. Selena and Stella arrived in time for soundcheck. Stella ran all over the stage and danced with anyone she could find. She was a free spirited little girl. My fans found her to be completely adorable. They were also super excited about Selena being there. Once I completed soundcheck, I took some time to take pictures, sign autographs, and chill with the fans. They were a very cool group of people. It's days like this that remind why I do what I do. Once I was finished I had a couple hours before it was time for me to hit the stage.

"Hey. Are you done being busy rock star?" Selena winked.

"I guess for you I can take a quick break." I said with a smile.

"Mama! Look at me!" I heard Stella yelling

I looked over in her direction and immediately started cracking up. She was wearing Selena's aviator sunglasses and had one of my electric guitars slung over her shoulder making devil horns with her fingers.

"Oh my god!" Selena said, laughing as she pulled out her phone to snap a picture.

I ran over to the girl and swooped her up into the air. I probably should have thought that idea through more considering the fact that I almost impaled my eye with the guitar. Luckily my ninja reflexes saved the day. I chased Stella around the venue as she screamed and laughed. It was a blast. Selena joined in between taking pictures and recording video.

After the show Selena and I walked around with Stella. Once I noticed that she was sleepy I suggested we take her to the bus so she could lay down. Selena agreed. We had a couple more hours to hang out since it would take the stage crew a little while to get everything packed up. Once I tucked Stella into a bunk, Selena and I sat on the couches in the front of the bus.

"You were amazing tonight. I enjoyed hearing you play the older stuff. It's been a long time since I've heard you perform Don't Forget. You almost looked 16 again." She said with a small smile.

"Thanks." I smiled back.

"So...the album is doing well." She was trying to make small talk.

I couldn't help but laugh loudly. "Sel, I know you didn't fly out to Denver to talk about the album. What did you come here for?" I smirked, my tone low and teasing.

She leaned froward and whispered. "You didn't give me a goodbye kiss."

I leaned closer to her so our lips were almost touching. "You didn't ask." I stated as I got up and walked over to the fridge. I grabbed a bottle of water and when I turned around to face her she was smiling like an idiot.

"You're such a jerk." She laughed.

"So I've been told."

"Demi, can I ask you something?"

"Of course." I said as I sat down next to her.

"Why did you sign the papers? I never thought you would sign them. I thought that you would freak out and fight like hell to stop what was happening."

"I signed them because after you called me that night and asked me to sign them, I knew that it would be the right thing to do. I lied to you. I was unfaithful. The guilt was killing me. I truly thought its what you wanted." I said as I made eye contact.

"What if it wasn't?" She asked.

"Selena." I said taking both her hands in mine. "What do you want?"

She sat there for a few moments studying my face. Her brow furrowed and she let out a deep breath. I knew that she was searching for the right words to say. Before she could say anything, we heard a small voice from the bunks.

"Mommy, I'm thirsty."

I let go of Selena's hands as she got up. "Ok baby, I'm coming." She walked to the fridge and grabbed some water then went to the bunk to take care of Stella. I heard a light knock on the bus door. I went over to the door and opened it.

"Hey Demi, it's time to get going. Selena's car is ready and waiting. We will take off as soon as you're ready." My manager told me.

"Ok. Thanks. Give me a couple minutes." She nodded before walking away to make sure everything was ready.

"Sel, it's time to go." I said, my tone slightly disappointed.

Once she got Stella bundled up, I carried her out to the waiting SUV. I put her in the vehicle and said my goodbyes before closing the door. I hugged Selena and kissed her forehead.

"We will continue this conversation when I get back to LA. I promise."

"I'm gonna miss you Demi. So much." She said as she struggled to hold back tears.

I hugged her again and assured her she would be just fine. She climbed into the SUV and I watched until the taillights disappeared. I climbed back onto my bus and we left Denver for our next destination. I couldn't wait for this tour to be over.