My Heart's Like a Drumbeat [p]

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    He let her pull him to his bed and he sat down and opened the small package. He started to smile seeing the chocolate and laughed a little seeing the drumstick ice cream. "Of course, you'd pick the drumstick" he teased. He pulled out the bracelet last and smiled listening to her story. "This is wonderful Nora. Thank you" he said hugging her before putting on the bracelet

    "I don't know why. But I just felt like it was made for you. No idea why" she giggled. So delighted to see a smile at last on his face. She wondered if he had anything she could wear, anything of his. She would definitely steal a necklace or a hoodie or a shirt. But he would chave me to learn that. Considering she adored the man so much. Gently kissing his temple affectionately "eat up or pop it in the freezer before it melts, ok?" So glad to see him even a little happier.

    He chuckled at her comment about the drum stick and was already pulling off the wrapper. He was going to eat this now. "You know I haven't had one of these since I was eight. You know how to bring back someone's childhood" he said taking a few bites savoring each one. Soon he finished and he noticed the sun going down. "I think it's getting late. You want to barrow a shirt of mine to sleep in tonight?" he asked

    Nora stole nips and licks of his ice cream, closing her eyes "mmm. You're so kind to share" she teased. Proud of her choice to pick it up "we all have to reminisce bright childhood memories. The simple things in life are sometimes the best" Nora smiled, glancing out the window. "Stealing more of your stuff? How could I refuse!"

    "You really do like eating whatever I've eaten" he noted as they finished it. He chuckled again and went down under the bunk bed placing the small package underneath and then pulling out an old shirt for 4 Roses. "It's not stealing if I'm giving it to you" he reminded as he handed the shirt to her. "Now this was from my dad as a tour warming gift. He wanted me to have all of 4 Roses on tour shirts so you're getting the 1988 tour one" he explained

    She laughed, rolling her eyes with a smile. Taking the shirt as she went to the bathroom. Changing out of her clothes and into just his shirt and her underwear. Stepping back out and looking around her. She had yet to see the ex much to her delight as she flicked on her phone. Her Facebook and other social media accounts over flowing as her stomach dropped. How did they find her? Licking her lips nervously as she tucked the phone away. She would look at them and worry about them later.

    Everyone else was getting ready. Veronica had to share her bunk bed with Esther who had now taken the top bunk. Santiago looked up at Nora and blushed seeing her in the shirt. "You look beautiful" he said wrapping his arms around her. He was in his own shirt and boxers. He glanced down at her phone seeing so many messages and helped moved it away from her gaze. "We'll worry about what the public has to say later" he explained leading her to their shared bed

    Nora tucked away her phone "it's fine" she assured, not wanting him to worry. He had enough stress on his plate. "So, do I get to steal your bed too?" She grinned cheekily. Figuring her might appreciate the company after such a stressful night. Yawning softly and rubbing her eyes feeling exhausted. "I like this look on you by the way" she smirked.

    "Of course, I wouldn't want anyone else to share my bed" Santiago teased laying down next to her. He wrapped his arms around her in a hug before peppering her face with kisses. "What look? Is it me being happy again?"

    "you being happy is a very nice look. But so is you in nothing but boxers and a shirt" she teased with a giggle. Kissing him gently as she whispered sweet nothings to him. Settling down to sleep, everything felt so wrong. His Ex's presence especially.

    "Well as long as you're going to be on tour with us then you're going to see that sight of me a lot more" he whispered teasingly. He kissed her back enjoying being with her, but he could feel his ex's gaze on him. "I love you Nora" he muttered into their kiss

    Nora giggled, gently smoothing his shirt over his chest as she hid against him "I love you too, Santiago" burying her face into his chest. Wrapping her arms around him, pressing a kiss to his collar bone and then swiftly drifting off to sleep with a content smile on her lips.

    Santiago smiled nuzzeling up to her and whispering sweet nothings until he fell asleep. Esther was still awake and watched the whole ordeal. She took a picture and uploaded it to her social media calling it an 'exclusive picture of her ex with his new girl.' Soon the comments started rolling in and by the time Santiago had woken up, his phone had exploded with tons of notifications. He looked at them and started freaking out a little about what this meant. "Nora, someone got a picture of the two of us from last night"

    Nora had been up for a time before Santigo, the comments and messages that she had finally started to dig through were horrendous and cruel. Talking about how Nora wasn't good enough for her new boyfriend. How she wasn't pretty, had no talent, was just sleeping her way to fame. How she was attention seeking, how good his ex was. "Not someone. You know exactly who took it" Nora whispered. Her heart had dropped into her stomach. Sticks and stones, names were like knives. Whoever said they couldn't hurt her, they were lying. Swiftly shutting her phone off before he could see. She felt so violated and stalked and attacked, still the constant harassment. And don't even get her started on the media posts and attention.

    Santiago nodded solemnly about knowing her it was. He hugged Nora knowing that most of the comments for we're going to be harsher. All he had was him being called horrible for dating another girl who didn't deserve him. Their own fans were being horrible and he didn't like it. "Hey, you want some chocolate. I think you might need it more than I do right now" he whispered reaching under the bed to pull out the package she had handed him the day before. "Go on, break off a bit" he offered handing her the chocolate

    Nora didn't feel like eating, eyes closed and face buried into his shirt. Fearing she would shed a few tears if she didn't focus on not crying. She wouldn't give his ex that satisfaction. Slowly pulling away and simply opening her mouth, waiting to be fed as she snuggled close to the man, leaning her weight on him and practically sitting in his lap. After a moment she swallowed, feeling now that she could speak in a steady tone "how did you sleep? What's the plan for today?"

    Santiago broke off a bit of the chocolate and fed it to his girlfriend. He was worried about her and knew that Esther was probably smirking at her suffering. He looked over at the window to see them driving on the road, but were slowing down and arriving at another city. "Looks like we're going to our next tour stop. Maybe we can go exploring the city once we get off the bus" he suggested kissing her forehead

    She smiled softly, she hadn't slept well. That was clear in her face. Exhaustion in the depths of her deep green eyes. Munching in content on the chocolate as she couldn't help but smile at the familiar taste. This was her go to food when she was sad. Taking a deep breath. Her singing had been insulted online, appearance, online presence. Everything. Unable to compete with his ex. But now she knew it was time to face the day and the world. "That sounds really nice" the young woman whispered, watching as the bus drove through the city streets causing people to go into a frenzy and run after it for short distances.

    He gave her a squeeze and kissed her for a moment try cheering her up. He pulled away and looked through the window smiling at the fans running after the bus. It was a fun sight to see, but he just wished they would like Nora. He did. Soon the bus parked and his other two band mates went out to greet the fans. "Let's sneak out through the back entrance" he suggested

    Nora slipping a beanie on over her head and changed in the bathroom into a hoodie, jeans and combat boots. Nodding timidly as they stopped and Santiago spoke. Taking his hand and following his lead as they got out successfully. Meanwhile Nora was just mentally praying that the damn ex wouldn't ruin their plan or get away. Desperate to be away and just have some alone time and normality.