“Valley, Cynthia, Christina,” they scream into the mic.
“Say hi to the girls, everyone,” Ronnie crows into the mic.
Our names are chanted, then unexpectedly, his hand thrusts out, putting the mic to my lips. “Want to sing the chorus with me, Phoenyxx?”
My breath stalls, and I just nod like an idiot. He continues the song, then when he gets to the chorus, he shares the mic with me.
I somehow manage to learn to function, and I sing along with him. “I’m about to break down, searching for a way out. I'm a liar, I’m a cheater, I’m a non-believer. I'm a popular, popular monster!” I scream, making my friends and my guys go crazy with cheers.
I elbow Christina, and hurriedly tell Ronnie to let her sing, too. She blushes but finishes off the chorus in a soft and pretty voice.
“OMG... that did not just happen!” Valley yells in my ear.
I cup my hands, yelling over to the guys. “Did you record that? Please send it to Christina!”
I nudge Christina over to them so she can give them her number. Tears roll down her face, and my heart squeezes.
I did a good thing today.
Beaming, I cut a glance to my guys, who are all smiling at me.
Wow, I expected them to be pissed. Instead, they look proud.
Awesome.
Once the show is over, we bolt to the line for the meet and greet.
Synn is holding my hand, sneering at anyone looking at us.
We of course got the first spot in line, and I walk on shaky legs with my friends to meet Ronnie fucking Radke.
Our guys watch as we approach him.
Ronnie grins, beckoning us over. Camaras flash as he pulls me into an unexpected hug. Valley told me Ronnie never hugs his fans.
“You did a great job, Phoenyxx,” he says to me, and I blush madly.
“Thanks, Ronnie. You're fucking amazing,” I say back.
“A total fucking genius,” Valley says as she moves closer.
“Yep, best singer ever,” Cynthia chirps.
After a few photos, it’s over. Time to go, unfortunately.
Synn steps over again, being a caveman, as usual. Frost takes my other hand. Bryan grabs Valley’s, and Thor holds Cynthia's.
I manage to fall asleep on the ride back, on Synn’s shoulder—I'm drained after that experience.
My heart is bursting with happiness.
Every moment that I’m living, and doing what I want for a change, is a fucking gift.
Chapter 38
Bryan
It's mid-morning,and I’m scrambling to put everything in place for the surprise I have for Valley. The guys know what it is, but none of the girls do.
