~Mark

      "Jack!" I called out. He didn't seem to hear as he bowed his head, rushing offstage into the bathroom. "He's your friend, go check up on him." Amy lightly nudged me. I gave her hand a gentle squeeze before chasing after him, pushing through the crowd. "Jack?" He remained silent, even though I could see his feet curled up in one of the locked stalls. I sighed as I slid down to the ground, leaning against the door. "I know you're in there." Still no answer. "Look Sean, I just want you to know that I'm here for you, and that I'm proud of you for realizing violence isn't the right way to solve this." There was another moment of silence. I knew I had his attention since I used his real name. "Signe probably thinks I'm a baby now, I blew everything." He mumbled faintly. "I doubt it, you just need to tell her what you told me about your school." I assured him. "Really?" His voice sounded stronger with confidence. "C'mon, when have I ever been wrong?" I teased. "A lot." Jack chuckled. "Well, I'm not wrong this time." I pushed myself off of the ground. There was a click as Jack unlocked the door and pushed it open. His blue eyes were rimmed red from crying, his nose the same color. "Go get her." I patted him on the back as he splashed water on his face before exiting the bathroom. I waited a bit before leaving as well.

He was already talking to Signe in a secluded corner. I spotted Amy standing by the food table and jogged over to her. "They're so cute." She smirked, gesturing to Jack and Signe. Signe's lips were connected to Jack's as she threw her arms around him. "Jealous?" I teased. "If I say yes, do I get a kiss too?" She countered playfully. I pressed my lips to hers briefly. "Either way." I smirked. "So...are we a "thing" now?" She made air quotes. "Depends, do you wanna be?" I rubbed her hand. She kissed me again, her lips soft and warm against mine. "What do you think?" She rested her forehead against mine. From behind, I saw Anti watching us, only he seemed...sad. Despite everything he did, I walked over to him. "What's up?" I asked. "Y-you're not here to punch me? Call me a freak?" He frowned in confusion. I shook my head no. "I...I wish I had what you had. Someone that cares about me, a friend I can trust...." He trailed off. "Well, is there someone you like?" I scanned the room. There seemed to be plenty of pretty single girls. "I...I like Dark." He admitted with a blush. I noticed Dark glaring at Jack, but I didn't know why. "Let's go talk to him then." I offered him a reassuring smile as I walked with him over to Dark.

His gaze snapped over to me when I approached him. "Here to show off your new boy toys?" Dark spat bitterly. "First dating Jack and now him?" He gestured at me. "I'm dating someone else." I glanced over at Amy. "And Jack?" Jack looked over at us when he heard his name. "Dating someone else too." I stated. "Why would I ruin his concert if I was dating him?" Anti scoffed. "You're not....dating anyone?" Dark asked. "No....it's because I want you." Anti kissed Dark on the cheek. "Really?" Dark smirked, kissing Anti on the lips. "I guess I should probably apologize for, you know, breaking your arm on the first day of school, I thought you and Anti were dating." Dark rubbed the back of his neck. "And sorry for wrecking your concert, I was jealous." Anti apologized. "My real name is Sam." Anti confessed. "And mine's Tim." Dark interjected. "Go ahead, do whatever you want, I deserve it." Sam cringed. "Okay." Jack hugged him. "You said I could do whatever I want, so I forgive you. As you said, you deserve it." Jack grinned. "If you touch me, I'll break your arm again." Dark warned in a low tone. "Ah I'm just kidding!" He pulled me into hug, nearly knocking me over. From behind, I felt someone tap me on the shoulder. When I turned around, I saw Brian, Danny, and a black haired guy standing behind me. "Need more band members?" Danny offered. "I'm Nate by the way, I sing and play guitar." The black haired guy introduced himself. "Jack?" I nudged him. He looked over at the three, his grin widening. "Welcome to Our Band."