Dallas’s Perspective

“What do we do?!” I cried.

“Wait, what about Plan B?” Alex suggested.

“Oh my god, Alex! You’re a genius!” I hugged him and planted a kiss on his lips. “Come on, let’s run to the pharmacy before it gets too late.” I told him and grabbed his hand. He laughed as I strode off, pulling him along.

Luckily, the pharmacy was within walking distance, so we hurried over, hoping to be back before the guys realized we were gone.

On the way, I tried to drop his hand, but he just held on tighter. I looked up and he smirked innocently.

I just rolled my eyes and let him hold my hand. When we got back, Adelaide was the only one in the dressing room. And she was drunk.

"Whoo! That was such a good show, Alex!" She yelled. Alex winced.

"Thanks, Addie."

"Where are the guys?" I asked her.

"They're coming. Haha, coming." She shrugged.

As if she'd summoned them, they came backstage then. I hurriedly dropped Alex's hand.

"Plan B? Did Alex get you preggy?" Adelaide asked, laughing.

Zack stared at me.

"She's drunk! She doesn't know what she's talking about!" I laughed.

"Dallas, I saw you kissing Alex!" Adelaide said in a singsongy tone.

"Really, Dallas? Thanks a fuckload." Zack snapped and walked to the showers.

"Alex--"

"Look Dallas, everything was fine when we were just fooling around, but now you've hurt one of my best friends, and that's not okay."

"Alex, please." I choked.

"Just go back to the bus." He snapped.

I ran out to the bus and locked myself in the back lounge. I fell onto the couch, sobbing. About a half hour later, someone knocked on the door.

“Go away!” I cried.

“Come on, Dallas. It’s just me, Rian.”

I unlocked the door and opened it a little.

“Are you here to make me feel worse?” I asked him.

He laughed and smiled his white-toothed Rian smile.

“No. Can I come in?” he asked.

“Sure, fine.” I nodded and gestured for him to come in.

“Look, I know you’re upset, but so is Zack. He thought you were different.” Rian told me.

“I know! Alex gave me that same speech.” I cried, throwing my hands up.

“Huh, that’s funny, considering what he was doing with you.” Rian laughed bitterly.

“We only had sex once, last night.” I told him.

“I wasn’t going to ask.” Rian shrugged.

“Right. What am I supposed to do?” I asked helplessly.

“There’s nothing you can do. Just wait for things to blow over.” Rian advised me.

This was going to be a long tour.

Notes

Title: Oh, Calamity!, All Time Low

that's a bonus track from the new version of Don't Panic. go listen to it!!

p.s., i'm so sorry this is short and dumb, it'll get better next chapter!