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[Ignorance]
Is Your New Your New Bestfriend

By yally.parapunk

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"Josh!" I whispered. I was knocking on his door but I didn't want anybody to hear. He was in his hotel room but we never go to sleep until we have talked. He probably fell asleep. I knocked again and again until I heard a guitar fall. He opened the door his hair was a mess. I smiled.

"Hayles. Im sorry I fell asleep. Why did you take so long?" I pushed him inside. I heard a door open and I closed the door and locked it. He tugged my arm and we walked to his bed. He kissed me softly. I smiled. We had a hard time not kissing infront of anybody. He was frowning i knew something was bugging him.

"Josh, Whats the matter?" I think I knew what was bugging him.

"He kissed you" He mumbled. I hugged him tighter. "Josh I tried to push him away! He's stonger then me..everyone is" I muttered. He laughed.

"He's really getting on my nerves. Im going to kill him one of these days" I looked up and he was so close that he didn't even have to lean down to kiss me. I smiled. "Josh I should be complaining! The way she kisses you agh!" He frowned.

"3 more days and your officially my hayleybear" I laughed at the memory. He used to always call me that when we would cuddle. Someone knocked on the door and we both jumped.

"Josh open up!" It was Zac but I still didn't relax nobody knew our secret except Deyna. I looked up at Josh and he looked calm.

"Should i hide?"

"Can't we tell him? He won't say anything you know that!" He whispered. I shook my head Zac had a big mouth. I loved him alot but I couldn't trust him this much.

"No Josh Please don't make this even more difficult." The knocking got louder. I got up and hid in the counter under the sink. I am so tiny I can fit here geez! I heard Josh laugh. I heard the door unlock.

"What do you want Zac?" I heard Josh say. He sounded annoyed.

"Im bored. I wanted to see if you wanted to watch a movie...do you?" I heard footsteps.

"No, I can't Zac"

"Oh come on!" I heard more footsteps and the TV being turned on. Damn it. I could hear them argue.

"Fine Zac." Josh finally let him. What? What am I suppose to do here?

I heard the door close and someone opened the door to the counter I was in.

"Josh" I gasped. He scared me for some reason. He reached out to me and I grabbed his hand.

"What am I suppose to do?" He sighed. "Wait here I guess" I grimaced. I was already tired and I wanted to sleep. we had a long trip tomorrow.

"Unless we tell him" Josh sounded a little smug. Maybe it was okay. Finally I agreed and Josh told Zac. I came out the bathroom to face Zac. He had a huge smile in his face. His eyes glowed for some reason. Did everybody want Josh and I to be together?

"Finally. God you guys I've been waiting for you guys to realize you loved each other!" 

"SHH!" We all laughed and Zac gaved me a huge hug. It actually felt good telling him and knowing that he wanted this to happen. Zac's face got serious.

"What about Jenna? and Alex? Are you going to tell Jer and Tay? Does Deyna know?" I shook my head. And answered.

"Deyna knows. I think we should tell Jer and T. Once we get home were going to break up with them. I think it would be too awkward if we broke up now." Zac only nodded. We watched the movie together, the 3 of us. I fell asleep in Josh's arms and I think Zac left right after the movie. I got up and looked at the clock it was 6 am. I got up and left to my hotel room. an hour later Josh came running to my room.

"Hayley!" His buring brown eyes were the most beautiful eyes i've ever seen. I sighed.

"Yes?" I answered. "Are you ready?" I smiled. "Yep" I wrapped my arms around his throat to kiss him.He kissed me back a little more urgent. Some one knocked and i pushed him away. Damn I hated not being able to be with him without someone inturrupting!

"God you guys! Stop grossing me out!" Deyna snickered. I rolled my eyes and Josh put his arm around my waist. I loved him with all my heart and I never think anything could separate us now. I had been such and idiot to leave him. He was mine. During the concert we decided to play "Decoy" and "Stop this song". Alex seemed to notice the change. He tried to get me away from Josh everytime we were together.

"Josh! Josh!" I yelled. He was looking for me. We had just finished meet and greet and hadn't been able to talk or have anytime together. We had to go tell Jeremy and Taylor about our relationship. I was scared they would think bad about us since we were cheating. His frown became a wide smile. I grabbed his hand.

"Hi " He simply said. I lead him to where Jeremy and Zac were talking.

"Where's Taylor?" Jeremy was staring at our hands. I didn't let go he needed to get atleast a hint.

"Um..  he's getting some tylenols his arm..." His sentence trailed into silence. He was still staring at our hands.

"I'll text him. We need to talk" Josh grinned at Jeremy and I could see a smile forming in Jeremy's confused face. A minute later Taylor jogged to Zac's side grimacing his arm wasn't feeling much. The traveling wasn't much help either. He would always get too hyper and hit his arm against a wall or the corner of a table.

"What's up guys?" Taylor asked. I hesitated. I could feel that I was blushing. I didn't know how to tell them! I looked up at Josh and he just nodded.

"So we just wanted to tell you... that.. Hayley and I are together" I was watching his face and all i could see was a huge smile. I loved him so much!

"Guys" Jeremy started to say. "What about Alex and Jenna?" I answered this time.

"We've decided that once we get to Franklin we'll break up with them." I saw Jeremy protest."Since it will be too awkward during the rest of touring." I added quickly. Jeremy looked like he was thinking about it. Tayloy was happy he gaved Josh a high five.

"Yes! I knew you guys needed to be together!" He gaved me a huge hug.

"Well I guess that's okay but we have to be careful. I mean Alex and Jenna don't deserve to be hurt." Jeremy said.

"Jenna does." I muttered. Josh hugged me tighter. I knew what he was thinking, Alex deserves it too.

We all left to go get some pizza. I kissed Josh infront of them and they all smiled. Zac gagged. We had soundcheck and I was getting really annoyed with Alex I tried to avoid his kisses and cuddles.

"I love you Hayley" He whispered. I acted like i didn't hear him.

"Stop Alex" I finally managed to push him away.

"Why?" I could hear anger building in his voice.

"Just stop. I don't feel comfortable like this." I half ran to the stage were Josh was glaring at Alex. We started to play Decoy and I could see Jenna in a corner. She looked like she was concentrating in something.

"Well hey, hey baby, it's never too late When I'm gone you won't remember a thing But I can't stay and you know I won't wait I was gone from the very first day" I felt really ... happy? Wow I was a bad person but like the song said. Im not sorry! We started to sing Pressure and Josh got all hyper. I coudn't imagine anything that could separate him from me now.

"Josh" I laughed. "Josh do you want to sing Love's not a competition?" we had done a cover for it in a radio and we loved especially since Josh sang with me.

"Sure" he grinned. He grabbed his guitar and we started practicing. The concert was great like always. Deyna bought a new guitar and used it. It sounded great she looked really happy. PARAMORE actually started acting like... paramore. We were all happy.

"Josh?" I whispered. "Yes?" He answered while yawning. "I love you" He grinned and kissed me. We we're in my hotel room practicing Decode. We were going to play it at the premiere of Twilight. I was pretty excited I loved the book and Deyna had told me how good the movie was coming out. Every weekend and days of of touring she would be helping with the movie. She was always in stress mode one time she just flipped out becuase her flight was delayed. I told her to chill and she flipped out on me. I never got mad at her she had to much things to worry about.

I grabbed his hand "Josh go to sleep. You're too tired." He shook his head "I'm okay lets take a break." I nodded.

"So.." He continued. "Tomorrow we're leaving. When are we going to tell them?" I grimiced. The days went by so fast and I didn't know how to tell Alex that we we're finished.

"I don't know! I don't even know how im going to tell Alex. I actually thought of singing Decoy for him and just leave" We both laughed. He shook his head.

"Just tell him its over. You love me period." he smiled. "Do you want me to be with you?" He asked. I thought about it.

"No, he's just going to get more pissed off. I want to this to be easy." I smiled.

 

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Josh's POV

I layed my guitar on the floor and grabbed her arm and lead her to the bed. I hugged her tighter she looked up to smile at me. She was such a beautiful girl.

"Did I tell you i loved you?" I asked she laughed. "Yes you did and did you know that I love you too?" I kissed her. Everytime her soft lips touched mine I felt an electric shock that made me feel alive.

In the morning we all got into the bus and left for Franklin. I was really excited. finally! No more lying to Jenna. I could finally get her off my back and be in peace with my Hayley. Which reminded me, I was worried about her. She looked afraid. Like Alex wouldn't take it too well and I wanted to be with her but she thought it would be easier telling him alone. Just the two of them.

"Josh! Josh are you listening to me?" Jenna half yelled. I turned to look at her. She wa glaring at me. I REALLY couldn't wait to get home and leave her for good. I felt like a monster but I wasn't going to put up with her.

"What? Sorry I was just.. thinking." I explained.

"Well I was thinking about when we arrive we should go spend the weekend somewhere" She winked. agh.

"um.. I'll think about it." I walked to my bunk and I heard Jenna follow.

"Oh come on! All i've been doing is stay in this stinking bus! Atleast do something good for me for once!" I snorted and she left stomping loudly. She was worse then my sister! God. I turned to see Hayley she looked disgusted. I chuckled and waved her to come. She skipped to my bunk and sat down. Deyna followed behind her. 

"Deyna are you going back to New York?" She shook her head. "Nope. I'm staying with Hayley since nobody is home and the movie is over."

I smiled. "Good. I want to take ya guys out to celebrate ya know" I whispered. She nodded and smiled. "Great" Her cell rang and she ran to pick up.

Once we were in Franklin we stopped to get something to eat.

"Josh.. I keep on having that wierd dream" Hayley had told me about a dream she'd been having. I knew she was worried. scared actually. I put one finger under her chin.

"Hayley" I said firmly. "It's just a dream! Plus I'll never let anyone hurt you okay?" She just nodded but I knew she was still worried.

"Hayles.. I think im going to break with Jenna tonight." Hayley nodded and i guess she was wishing i did it sooner.

"Sure" She swallowed "Do you want me to be there?" She asked. I shook my head while swallowing.

"No I'll manage" I smiled. She smiled back.

 

 

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Jenna's POV

"No I'll manage" Josh had said. So is that what was going on? He was going to leave me for that little slut?! NO! I had to stop this but how? Josh was mine and nobody was going to take him away from me. He was the only guy that had everything I needed. The money, the house, the looks. Everything. No I wasn't going to let him leave. I grabbed my phone and called my mother. She knew how to keep a guy. I ran to the bus and locked myself in the bathroom.

"Hello?" She had a high pitched voice.

"Mom? I need help. Josh wants to break up with me!"

 

 

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Hayley's POV

I grabbed my Jacket and got out of my car i was at Alex's place. I hadn't talked to Josh, i was a little worried I texted him but he never responded. Had something gone wrong? I knocked on the door and Alex opened the door he was smiling. I was going to do this quick.

"Alex we need to talk" I stuttered alittle I felt a little nervous for some reason.

"Sure Whats up?" He asked a little confused.

"Um.. Well I don't think this is working out Alex" I started.

"What do you mean?" He asked his features were changing. He looked angry.

"Are you.. are you breaking up with me?!" He yelled. Whoa. He grabbed my arm.

"Hayley? Are you ? Who are you leaving me for? FARRO!?" I nodded and he grabbed my wrist and I tried to get him off. Ow.

"Alex calm down! Ow your hurting me!" I yelled. How had he gotten so mad?

"NO! NO HAYLEY! YOUR NOT LEAVING ME!"

"ALEX YOU DON'T OWN ME! LET GO! OW!" I yelled.

"HAYLEY NO PLEASE I LOVE YOU! I CAN LOVE YOU MORE THEN FARRO! PLEASE!" He shook me harder. He was getting angrier.

"ALEX LET GO! I LOVE JOSH OKAY! STOP!" I yelled.  "NO" He simply said he lead me to another place and I struggled I managed to kick him but he didn't let go. I lifted me and carried me upstair. I kicked a lamp and it broke into little pieces. I should had let Josh come with me!

"WERE ARE YOU TAKING ME!"

"TO MY ROOM" He grunted. He loosened when i stopped kicking once he loosened enough his grip I kicked him, with all my force, in the gut.

"FUCK HAYLEY!" He yelled and dropped me i fell on my back. Alex was leaning on the bed groaning with pain. I got as quickly as possible and ran down stair i tripped and got a little piece of glass stuck on my hand. Damn lamp! I quickley got my keys and opened the car door. I slammed my foot on the gas and left. I got to the parking lot and ran to my apartment. Deyna was in the kitchen cooking.

"Hayley! What the hell happened to you?" I must have looked messed up. I looked at my hand and my arm was covered in blood. How was it bleeding that much? I guess it was a little piece of glass.

"Alex freaked out!" She grabbed a clean towel and started to clean my arm. I had a long gash along my arm. Now it started to hurt.

"Ow! Have you heard from Josh?" I winced.

"Sorry. No hasn't he talked to you?" I shook my head.

"Let's go. Im taking you to the hospital. You have a huge piece of glass in your arm" I nodded.

 

"Okay Ms Williams all done" I nodded. I had just finished talking to an officer. I wasn't going to let Alex off the loose.

"HAYLEY!" I heard Josh and I turned around he was running to me. I smiled. He looked terrible.

"Josh" I sighed with relief.

"Are you okay!? What happened! Im going to kill that fucker!" He was mad but he looked in pain.

"Calm down Josh! Im fine." He didn't relax.

"Deyna called me and explained everything. Im sorry I should had gone with you!" I hugged him and winced. My arm was still in pain.

"Josh Josh! Calm down." I kissed him. He was crying?

"What's wrong?" I asked. What had happened yesterday after we left? Josh was tough he never cried. Something was wrong.

"Ms. Williams" An officer called me.

"I'll meet you in the waiting room." I told Josh. he just nodded. The police wanted more information about Alex. Apparently he had a record of violence. Who would have thought. I entered the waiting room and found Josh with his hands on his temples. Deyna stood next to him shock with wide eyes. I didn't feel good. Something was wrong something bad was going to happen I can feel it.

"Josh? Deyna?" Their heads shot up and Josh wiped his eyes and practically jumped to my side. He hugged me tightly and lead me to the car. Deyna was in the back and didn't saying anything all the way. We rode silently to my apartment.

"How do you feel?" Josh asked. His voice cracked a little.

"umm.. I'm okay. Josh whats the matter?" He grimiced.

"Um Hayles.. I need to ... I'll tell you later" he sighed. Once we where inside my apartment I grabbed his hand and dragged him to my room.

"Josh Just spit it out!" I was getting pretty pissed with all this shit happening.

"Hayley Jenna is.. Jenna told me something..." he whispered.

"SAY IT JOSH!" He looked angry now.

"LOOK Hayley! This isn't something I want... It's hard to explain! Just listen.." I calmed myself down. What was he trying to say? What had happened?

"Jenna is ..." He hesitated. This was getting annoying.

"JUST SAY IT!" I finally yelled. His face went pale and his hands started to shake. I saw a tear fall down from his chin.

 

 

 

 

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Okay so this chapter is shorter then the first two chapters. And is not that good sorry I wasn't really getting any ideas. Well hope your enjoying this story. Please leave your comments and buzz thingys! :) 

- yally.parapunk

 

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i bought Russel Brand's book 'My booky wook'

i got it on Saturday & have already got through over half of the book.
i never thought that i would like reading about other peoples' lives, but i knew that i loved Russel Brand & that is why i bought the book.
i love the way that, even though he's had quite a rough life, he still manages to put humour into it, but makes it sincere at the same time.

i'd like to hear if anyone else has read any good biographies/autobiographies.


xxx
raerae.

Yay!! Another segment of Lacey's fabulous Question of the Day!! Woohoo! Bring out the noise makers and banners! Party!! Haha, yeah, I'm so proud of myself! I actually didn't think that I would be able to come up with a question for the next part of my Question of the Day journal thingy...

 

Okay, now that the party is all over, let's get down to business! I kinda came up with this question randomly at school while I was taking the Math Pre-Test earlier today, and decided that it would be just random enough for good 'ole Buzznet! So, Ready?

Doesn't matter!! I'm gonna ask the question anyway!!

If you could own any brand, clothing or gaming, what brand would you want to own and why would you want to own it? Or, you could give me your top three or top five.

    

Please answer!

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