To the Moon and Back

Charlie's POV

While I waited for Alex to get Rian, I silently cursed the fact that I was so far away from him. I could imagine what the problem was, I bet the guys weren't too happy to find out Alex married me. And I knew why he would have a fight with Rian about it.

I mean Rian is the sweetest and kindest person but he acts like the mother of this band, always looking after Jack and Alex who like to go wild and do crazy shit while on tour.
He is the glue, the voice of reason that keeps all of the guys together. He probably is worried because Alex is not as committed on this tour.

I did not talk with Alex about it but I knew him well enough to see that he only kept on a happy face when we talked because he doesn't want to make it harder for me as it already is.

In a way I was doing the same and tried to hide the fact that I got so lonely sometimes that I cried myself to sleep.

So it wasn't hard to imagine how Alex would be like on this tour, he probably distanced himself from everyone to lie in his bunk sulking, there was always the danger of him falling into a depression again and I couldn't let this happen.

My thoughts were interrupted when the door opened and Rian walked in and sat down in front of the camera. Alex stayed behind leaning against the doorframe with his arms crossed and a displeased look on his face.

"Hi Rian, how are you. I totally appreciate that you agreed to talk to me." I began a bit stiffly. "Alex, I would like to speak to Rian alone, are you cool with that?" I give him a pleading look, I don't want him to get angry at me but I think it is better if he keeps out of this seeing the mood he is in.

He just rolls his eyes and turns to leave slamming the door close after him.

"Hi Sharky, uhm, what do you want to talk to me about?" Rian nervously rubs his thighs not really holding my gaze.

I have to laugh. "Hey relax, Rian. I am not gonna scream at you if that's what you're worried about." He smiles shyly but seems to let out a breath he was holding.

I try to lock eyes to get his full attention.
"On the contrary, I need you to help me." Now he looks absolutely taken by surprise. "Look I know you guys aren't too happy about Alex and I getting married and stuff but we really love each other and in a way we need each other as well.
It is very hard for us to be separated and Alex needs his friends now more than ever. I can imagine he hasn't been his normal self on this tour but please don't confront him further or else he will close up even more.
I mean you know him better than I do, you're practically his brother. He keeps everything to himself and puts up his walls and that's when he gets sad and depressed. Don't let him get back into his shell, please be there for him.
I swear I will not let him do anything stupid but apart from that I will keep totally out of your band if that was what you were fighting about." I look at him for a response.

He gazes down and smiles. "Sharky, you are really a fascinating girl, did Alex tell you all of this?"

"No, he told me nothing but he doesn't need to, I figured it out myself, knowing the two of you." I silently giggled.

"I am sorry Sharky, I think I underestimated you, I am used to different kind of girls, they want to feel important and start manipulating everybody and that's where the trouble normally begins, and as I saw Alex so taken by you I feared you could tear us apart if you wanted. I was so shocked when he told me he considered leaving the band and staying in Australia with you. I honestly don't know how I could've dealt with that right now."

I shook my head. "Yeah, that's what he said but I don't think he himself truly believed he could do it and besides I would have never let him throw away everything you guys worked for. I mean the band has been through so much together and now you practically made it. All I wish for you is that you stay together and enjoy the success and if that means sacrifice for me I am willing to do it. I just want Alex to be happy, he deserves it, he is the most wonderful person I have ever met."

Rian rests his head in his hands and brightly smiles at me. I can tell he is a lot more relaxed than at the beginning of our conversation. "You know what Sharky, I can't wait till you get here, I have the feeling we will be good friends."

"I hope so too, Rian. But if you continue to be so cute. I will have to cuddle you to death when I'm there." I joke and have to laugh because he actually blushes a bit.
"So could you please go and get Alex for me? I want to try and lighten his mood and of course see his lovely face again. Bye Rian. You should know that you can always call me if you have a problem." He gets up and waves goodbye.

After a couple of minutes Alex re-enters and I see immediately that he is in a better mood than before he actually smiles when he sits down and shakes his head. "Charlie what kind of black magic did you perform on Rian? He just hugged me and nearly cried telling me he is sorry and wants to be friends with both of us."

"I didn't do anything, Baby. I just told him how I feel. I think he was just afraid our relationship might affect the band. He really likes you and cares about you and I believe so does Zack." I genuinely have to smile and I am so glad to see Alex getting better. "Oh baby, I love you so much. You have no idea."

"Oh no, you have no idea how much I love you. I can't wait to hold you in my arms again but we have sound check now and as you want me to stay part of this band I should better show up there." He can even start to joke about the whole thing which is a good sign.

"So what are you waiting for? Get your ass over to the stage or Rian will have a hissy fit. Love you Babe, bye." I think this went really well.

Notes

Lots of dialogue, meh