One Month Later
Chapter Four
Danny

I chickened out on telling the guys, I know they aren't going to react very well. We have a tour coming up and an album halfway finished, if they kick me out now, both would be cancelled. I can't let the band fall apart just because I was stupid enough to fall in love with our enemy. So, I will wait until the album is out and the tour is finished before I tell them.

I check my watch, after rehearsal I have a half hour to get to Aron's house if I'm going to be on time for our movie night. Pulling out my phone, I tap out a quick text to him explaining that I'm probably going to be late because nobody is here yet. After I send it, a few minutes pass before I get a text back saying it was alright and that he understands, he wants me to have fun with the guys.

I was unsure if the guys noticed how quickly I always leave after rehearsals. But the thought of them figuring it out before I could tell them, makes anxiety bubble up in my stomach. I begin hyperventilating and I sink to the floor. The door opens and Jorel walks in, he looked at me with concern on his caring face.

"Danny, are you okay?" He asks, kneeling down in front of me. I wish I could tell him what's wrong, but I'm afraid.

"If I tell you a secret, can you promise you won't get upset or tell anybody in the b-band..." I ask, my voice shaking and cracking.

"Of course Danny, you can trust me. Just take a few deep breaths and it'll be alright." The bassist smiles at me, rubbing a soothing hand on my back. I think he could tell I'm having an anxiety attack and wanted to help me.

"How do you feel about Aron?" I ask after a few minutes and his face lights up with surprise.

"Well, he was my best friend. Even after all the shit we have gone through after he was kicked out. I miss that fucker sometimes. But he hates us, and I don't know if that friendship is even salvageable anymore. Why?"

"Um, I-I have a crush on him and I was wondering how you would feel if we ever got together." I blush, this is going better than I thought it would.

"Is that why you told Dylan that we shouldn't do anything about Aron?" Jorel wonders and I nod shyly.

"If you want to try to be with Aron, then go for it. I can't tell you how to live your life Danny-Boy. The others might be upset whenever they find out, but we won't kick you out of the band for loving somebody that we don't approve of. I bet they'll come around eventually. So, when are you going to tell Deuce you want to be with him?"

"Aron and I have been dating for over six months now." I admit and his eyes widen.

"Well fuck Danny, why didn't you tell us?" He asks, looking hurt.

"Didn't want to be kicked out... I know you guys hate Aron but I love him. And this love, this hate, it's burning me away Jorel. I can't keep this shit inside anymore." I explain and he chuckles, shaking his head before pulling me into a hug.

"Your secret is safe with me Danny." I smile and hug him back.