When It All Comes Crashing Down pt 2

She headed over to the tour bus and put a smile on her face as she opened the
door. She walked up the stairs and turned on the walkway, she saw that the
guys were all there on the couches playing video games.
"Morning boys, it's time to go the van's already here." Chasity announced standing
there looking like a business woman, trying to focus on anyone but Pete.
"Oh hey Chas." Patrick said.
"Morning." Chasity repeated.
"Let's go guys." Joe said pushing Pete as he got up.
The four of them followed Chasity off the bus.
Chasity got in on the passengar side of the van like she always did and the guys piled
into the back of the van. On the drive to the studio the guys all were talking except for
Pete who was texting on his Sidekick. Chasity was silent and was repeatedly reviewing
the guys schedule for that day.
They had the interview then a photoshoot. Then they were free for a few hours before
the concert that night and at midnight they were performing on one of the late night
shows, and she had to be present for every one of them. Chasity was glad that Pete
wasn't talking because that would have made her thought go crazy. It was still hard
being around Pete but it was a lot easier when Ashlee wasn't around. So Chasity was
glad that Ashlee hadn't come with today. Hopefully Ashlee would be busy all day and
Chasity wouldn't have to deal with her. Which was extremely unlikely. Ashlee was always
following Pete around like a little lost puppy dog. Plus it's not like Ashlee had a lot to
keep her busy considering her non-existant career.
They got to the studio and did their usual routine before an interview and Chasity was
there in the dressing room.
"I'm sure I don't have to go over the normal interview criteria. You know what you're
doing just don't get into too much trouble. Pete please behave yourself I'm not in the
mood to get you out of it today." Chasity said sitting down on the couch already exhausted.
"Yeah, no problem. I won't do anything to bad." Pete agreed with a mischievous smile to
which Chasity purposefully refused to look at.
"You look tired today Chasity." Patrick said.
"Yeah, are you feeling okay?" Andy asked concerned.
"Yeah, guys I'm fine." Chasity answered.
"Are you sure?" Joe asked.
"Yep perfectly fine." Chasity insisted.
Then Charlie came walking in.
"Sorry I'm a little late but I'm here." Charlie said.
"It's alright they're just about to go on." Chasity said.
Charlie lead the guys out and stood onthe edge of the interviewing booth focusing on
the guys and people in the audience constantly.
Chasity stood on the other side of the stage observing but not quite listening like she
should have been.
Then suddenly she felt a hand on her arm and a perky voice say,
"Hey." that she recognized right away.
"Hi Ashlee." Chasity said turning towards her.
"I'm glad I made it I thought I was gonna miss them." Ashlee said happily.
"Yeah." Chasity said hating that her sadness came out with that one simple word.
"Hey are you okay. You've seemed down lately." Ashlee inquired.
"Yeah I'm fine." Chasity said with a little more annoyance then she meant to let out.
"Well you know if you need someone to talk to I'm here for you." Ashlee said
putting her hands on Chas' shoulders. Then she suddenly hugged Chasity. In
response Chasity's stomach turned at the gesture but she forced herself to speak
and kind of return the hug, hoping Ashlee would let go of her quickly if she returned
her hug,
"Oh thanks Ash...." Chasity said awkwardly.
"No problem. Ya know Pete has always talked highly of you and I agree. I'm glad
we're friends." Ashlee said.
All Chasity could do was force a fake smile.
There was a few minutes of silence as they watched the guys do their interview.
Pete was talking animatedly and then he flashed one of his dazzling smiles. One
that cleanly melted right through Chasity. For some reason she glanced over at Ashlee
who had the same dazed look on her face that Chasity did and it nearly brought tears
to Chasity's eyes.
****"So I'm excited about the wedding." Ashlee said giddily.
"Um Ashlee I'm not trying to be a bitch but I kinda have to listen to the guys." Chasity
said making up an excuse so she didn't have to listen to Ashlee talk about her wedding.
"Oh yeah sorry." Ashlee said.
Then Chasity tried to focus on the interview but she was having a difficult time with that.
Once the guys were done Charlie guided them over to where Chas and Ashlee were standing.
"Hi honey." Ashlee squealed at Pete as she wrapped her arms around his neck and then she
kissed.
"Well hi." Pete said smiling.
Chasity nearly gagged right in front them. Luckily Charlie stepped right in between Chasity
and Pete and Ashlee so they didn't see her disgust. She quickly composed herself then said,
"Oh guys we've gotta go. We can't be late for the photoshoot."
"Right." Patrick agreed.
They went to the photoshoot and the drive in the car seemed like an eternity. The sound of
Ashlee's voice was so annoying on Chasity's ears and it was impossible to block out.
They got there and the guys went to change and Chasity went to talk to the photographer.
She was talking to him when Charlie came up and tapped Chas on the shoulder.
"Um Chas we have a problem the make-up artist is caking on the guys make up and they're
too nice to tell her." Charlie explained.
"I'll handle it." Chasity said going into the dressing room,
"Okay miss this is far too much make up. Lighten it up. I mean it's Fall Out Boy. Hello boy
being the keyword. You put more make up on them then you're wearing. So fix it!" Chasity said sternly.
The guys each gave her a thank you look. The make up girl managed to get it right or maybe she just
took it off all the guys and let Pete do his own.
The photoshoot went well and Chasity kept herself busy so Ashlee didn't have much of a chance to
talk to her.Then after they had a few hours to do whatever they wanted.
Chasity was gathering her thing to leave when Charlie came up to her.
"Hey Chas?" He said.
"What?" Chas asked.
"I'm on my way to pick up Crystal then we're going out to eat. You should come with." Charlie said.
"Okay sure." Chas agreed.
She was happy to be getting away for a little bit and who better than to hang out with than her
best friend, Crystal.
So Charlie and Chas left in Charlie's car since he drove there and Chas didn't. Then they were on
their way to pick up Crystal.
When they got to the house Chasity hopped into the back seat so Crystal could sit up front with
Charlie.
"Hey babe." Crystal said to Charlie as she gave him a kiss, "Hey sis." she said to Chas.
"Hey what's up?' Chasity replied.
"Nothing much. How was your day?" Crystal asked.
"Fine,yours?" Chasity said.
"Fine. Did everything go okay at the interview." She asked in general.
"Yep everyone behaved themselves." Charliesaid.
"Yeah it was alright. Ashlee was there." Chas said.
Crystal looked back at Chasity and had and 'I'm sorry' look on her face.
Chasity just shrugged her shoulders.
See the girls had conversation with their eyes alot because Charlie didn't know about Chas' feelings
for Pete.
"So where do you guys want to go to eat?" Charlie asked.
"Don't care." Chasity said looking out the window.
Crystal and Charlie discussed for a few minutes about where they were gonna go to eat.
They went and ate and then the three of them went to the arena to get ready for the Fall Out Boy
concert. When they got there the guys were doing their acoustic rehearsal and then soundcheck.Chasity
wasn't needed for that so her and Crystal headed to the dressing room. Charlie went with the guys
because obviously they always need security.
"So how are you dealing with them?" Crystal asked on the way there.
"It sucks but it's my own fault that I got this attached. It's got nothing to do with me really. I guess
it's easier when Ashlee's not around but it's still hard to deal." Chasity said.
"I'm so sorry sis. It will get better though."Crystal said.
"I hope so." Chasity replied.
They were just turning the corner to where the dressing room was.
Chasity opened the door and her and Crystal just stopped dead in their tracks.
There she was sitting on the couch. None other than Ashlee.