My Heart Beats to the Limit When I'm With You

"Why did you call us here at 7?" I asked Seth, who is our manager, "It's way too early!"

"I think you might change your mind after you hear what I'm about to tell you," He said excitedly.

"Be a person and just tell us!" Brian said tiredly.

Seth smirked, "The first thing I have to tell you is that your album has climbed the charts, all the way up to number one!"

We cheered, and I added, "That's great, but couldn't you have waited until at least noon to tell us?"

"I was getting to that," He said, "You guys are leaving for a three month tour this weekend!"

I suddenly woke up. Now THIS is news, "Are you fucking serious? Why didn't you tell us sooner? Who are we touring with?"

He chuckled, "I wanted it to be a surprise. There are two other bands touring with you guys. The headlining bands manager wanted another band on the tour, and I was able to get you guys on it."

"Who are they?" Austin jumped up and down excitedly. This boy is so hyper all the time. It isn't even funny.

"You will find out Friday. A cab will swing by around seven to take you to the airport, so be sure you're ready when it gets there. Bye guys!" He quickly ushered us out of his house.

Before I go any further, let me tell you about myself and the band. My name is Lauren Wright, and I play guitar in a band called Sweet Aftermath. Brian Sanders plays the drums, Austin Mars plays bass, and Jon Bailey is our lead singer. We formed three years ago, and got signed to Hopeless last year. I am 19 years old, Jon and Austin are 20, and Brian is 18.

"I can't believe we're actually going on tour," Jon shook his head, "I'm stoked!"

I nodded, "Me too. I really want to know who we're touring with, though!"

"I hope it's not anyone like Blood on the Dance Floor," Brian cringed at their names.

"I doubt it would be them. Blood on the Dance Floor are the Crocs of the music world," Jon laughed at his own joke.

"Wait, isn't All Time Low leaving for tour this weekend?" I asked them, "What if we're going on tour with them? Oh my gosh!"

"That would be a dream come true! I need that sexy piece of Gaskarth in my bed," Austin gushed. Did I mention he's gay?

I laughed, "I will smack you if you break Taylex up!"

"I don't think it's All Time Low," Brian shook his head, "Aren't they touring with We Are the in Crowd?"

"Yeah, but Seth did say that we're touring with two bands. Maybe it's them," I said.

"I hope it's not them," Jon griped.

"Why not?" Brian asked him, "You and Lauren are the two that love All Time Low the most."

"Because if it's them, I'm going to be lonely," He said dramatically, "Austin will be too busy trying to hit on Alex, Lauren will be too busy flirting with Jack, and you will be on the phone with Sarah 24/7. What am I supposed to do then?"

I rolled my eyes, "One, there are tons of other people you could be talking to besides us, and two we don't even know if it's them we're touring with yet, so there's no need to jump to conclusions."

"So there's no need to jump to conclusions," Jon mocked me.

I cannot wait for this tour start.

That Weekend

I woke up at 5:30 a.m. the next morning so I could get ready. I picked out my outfit for the day, nothing major just jeans and a JAGK shirt, and got in the shower. I finished getting ready at 6:30, so I waited for the cab to get here.

I heard a honk outside about 30 minutes later, and Austin screaming my name, "Are you excited for tour?!"

"Yes!" I said just as enthusiastically, "Has Seth said who we're touring with yet?"

"No, but he said that they will be waiting for us when we get off the plane," He said as he put my bags in the trunk.

"I'm so excited!" I did some crazy little dance.

He looked at me strangely, "Okay let's just get in the cab.."

We got in the cab and arrived at the airport an hour later.

"There you guys are," Seth said as Brian and I stepped inside, "Our flight is in an hour. Here are your tickets."

I updated my twitter while I waited to board the plane.

@LaurenAftermath: Flight is in 15 minutes! I have time for a quick Q&A :)

Questions began pouring in as soon as I tweeted that.

@cynthiabrancatti: @LaurenAftermath Celebrity crush?

@alainamariebarakat: @LaurenAftermath who is your favorite Mario character?

@CallMeKat: @LaurenAftermath if you could tour with anyone, who would it be?

@jackalltimelow: @LaurenAftermath favorite member of All Time Low?

Those were just a few of the questions I got. I can't believe Jack Bassam Barakat tweeted me. What can I say, I'm a huge fangirl? But don't tell him that. I replied to those and a few others:

@LaurenAftermath: @cynthiabrancatti Johnny Depp. He's Depplicious.

@LaurenAftermath:: @alainamariebarakat Yoshi!

@LaurenAftermath: @CalMeKat hmm.. it would be cool to tour with All Time Low!

@LaurenAftermath: @jackalltimelow it's a tie between Alex, Rian, and Zack ;)

"Flight 23 to New Jersey is now boarding. That is, flight 23 to New Jersey is now boarding," The woman over the intercom said.

We got on the plane and went to our seats. Brian and I sat in front of Seth and Austin, and they sat in front of Jon and our merch girl, Nina. I think they like each other. Shhhh.

Brian was already asleep beside me and I didn't feel like turning around to talk, so I took out my iPod and listened to it.

Next thing I know, I'm being poked in the arm by Brian, "Wake up, Lauren! We're landing in 10 minutes." Huh. I ddn't even know I fell asleep.

I opened my eyes sleepily, "Thanks for waking me up Bry."

Once the plane landed, we all left to go get our luggage. I hate carrying heavy luggage. Bleh.

"I can't believe you said that Alex, Rian, and Zack were your favorite members of All Time Low, I am apalled," I heard a guy say. That voice sounds familiar? "I mean Jack is like a Greek god."

I turned and saw Jack Barakat smirking at me. Holy shit. Okay, keep your cool, "A Greek god huh? I don't know, I heard he's kind of a dork," I smirked right back at him.

"I was going to be all gentlemen-y and offer to carry your luggage, but I guess I won't if you think I'm a dork," He pouted. The playful look in his eyes told me he was joking.

"Aww, I'm sorry," I teased, "You aren't a dork. You're like the Apollo of band members."

"The Apollo of band members?" He tapped his chin, "That's a good thing right?"

"I honestly don't know," I shrugged, "He's the first Greek god that came to mind, so I just went with it. We'll say that it is."

We talked and joked as we walked to the bus, him carrying my bags. He set them in my bunk and we went to All Time Low's bus for a pre-tour party.

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