When I returned with coffee, Alex and Matt had migrated back inside. Right now, I was just tired and furious. I didn't sleep at all last night. Jack left at five, I gave him about two hours and went to go check the guys room. He wasn't anywhere to be found. I was worried about him for maybe a few hours, but now I was just annoyed beyond belief. That idiot most likely went back to some bar.

I walked through the hotel doors, and looked at my friends.

“Any sign of him?” I asked, and Matt nodded.
“He came back about twenty minutes ago.”
“He's in your room taking a shower.” Alex said, and I just shrugged, sitting next to him.
“How bad was he?” I asked, handing out their coffees before taking mine.
“Pretty bad.” Alex confirmed. “Are you going to go up there?”
“Nope.” I popped.

We all stayed down in the lobby for a bit, finishing up our coffees when Alex said he was going to go bug Zack and Rian. Matt and I stayed, talking a bit about the next show. I asked if there was anyway I could have jobs that kept me away from Jack for the next few days.

“You could always do merch. I'll give Vinny a break.” Matt suggested.
“He has been whining about how girls always say 'that shirt.' I don't understand why he doesn't put number on the or something.”
“Cause he thinks he shouldn't have to.” Matt chuckled, and stood up. “Come on, you can't just avoid your room all day.”
“I can try.” I smiled, but got up too. “I promise to replace Jack if I happen to murder him.”
“Good luck with that.”

We parted ways at the elevator. Taking my time, I walked to Jack and I's room. Expecting him to be asleep or something, God knows I wish I was. We had to return to the bus in three hours though, not enough time for me to get back the sleep I lost.

Opening our door, I peeked in and saw no one. Maybe he was still in the bathroom? I walked in and that's when I heard the dry-heaving. Great. I went to the bathroom and opened the door. It smelled like he took a shower, but all I saw was Jack huddled around the toilet losing everything he had last night.

“Rough night?” I deadpanned once he stopped and he looked up at me.
“Umm,” He flushed the toilet and stood up. “Ember I-”
“Save it.” I sighed. “I'm exhausted and pissed, Jack. Give me a day or two.”
“But...” He looked at me, sad and guilty.
“Bus calls in three hours.” I stated, leaving to pack up my stuff.

The next two hours were awkward as hell. Jack and I packed in silence, getting down faster than usual. I didn't want to just claim the bed, so I took my laptop over to the chair in our room and went over some things for tour, just so I wouldn't have to talk to him. I could feel his eyes on me the whole time, and it was starting to make my skin crawl. I hated being mad at Jack, it's been awhile since we've had a real fight. I was avoiding possible yelling cause I couldn't take it, not right now.
Finally the hour arrived where we could head back to the bus. So I shut my laptop, full intentions of putting it away. Once I turned around, I found Jack walking towards me.

“I thought I said-” I started, but he interrupted me.
“I know, I know.” He knelt down to my height in the chair and cupped my face. “But I hate this. Please, just let me at least apologize.”
“Do you have any idea how bad you were last night?” I asked, he nodded.
“I know I went too far last night, and I'm sorry for what I said to you.”
“Sorry doesn't change the fact that you disappeared!” I yelled. “I don't care that you called me a bitch last night, not anymore. You were drunk, so whatever. I care about the fact that I went to check on you and you were just gone. Not in any of the rooms. Not in the hotel. Zack had to physically hold me here so I didn't go running around town to look for you. Wanna know how much sleep I got? Cause the answer is none.” I took his hands off me and stood up. “Where were you?”
“At...a bar.” He mumbled, and I felt more rage build up.
“Shocker.” I scoffed.

I walked away from him, leaving him standing there and put my stuff away. Without another word, I grabbed my bags and tried to leave the room, but I felt arms wrap around me.

“I'm sorry.” He whined. “Please, Ember, I really am. It will never happen again. I'd rather have you yell and scream at me then this. At least afterward you talk to me.”
“Why should I talk to you? You've been so weird lately, and this was just...ridiculous.” I turned around and crossed my arms. “Give me one good reason why I shouldn't ignore you.”

Jack didn't say anything for a couple moments. Right when I went to give up and just go, he pulled me to him and kissed me hard. His lips moved against mine almost demanding, and I kissed him back. Our arms moved to their usual places, pulling us closer together. Despite how awesome it felt, I could help but notice something. This kiss was almost like Jack was trying to stay connected with me, reconnect us. Like, we just got back together after a break up or something. It started to slow down a little, becoming softer until Jack sucked on my lower lip and pulled away.

“Because I love you more than anything.” He reasoned, holding me closer to him.

I rested my head against his chest as Jack set his chin on top of it.

“I love you too.” I breathed out. “But if something like last night ever happens again, I'm not going to forgive you that easily.”
“So, I am forgiven?” He asked, and I looked up at him.
“It's no fun for me to made at you either.”

I guess I could let this slide. This time.

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Once we got back on the bus, everyone was a little mad at Jack. It seemed to die down when they realized I was over it for the most part. Alex tugged me aside and asked if I really was okay and I just nodded. No use of being so hung up about it. Especially when we all have to live together in a small space. Once everything was settled and we were back on the road, I went straight to the bunk area and plopped on the bed.

“Yes...sleep...now.” I mumbled into my pillow. I probably would have gone straight to sleep had the bed no dipped down. Looking up, I found Jack laying next to me.
“I have to agree.” He smirked and opened his arms.

I debated on rather or not I felt like snuggling with him, but he made the decision for me by yanking me into his embrace. We laid with my back to his chest, his arms tightly around me. I felt myself starting to drift off while Jack moved to leave small kisses on the back of my neck. Sleep really started coming to me when Jack started to rub my sides in small circles, nuzzling into me some more. For a second, I wondered why he was being so affectionate suddenly before slipping off into dream land.

Notes

Grown up Ember yells less. Woo.