Dustin's POV

It's been an amazing few months getting to know Daisy and she has been opening up more and more. Today we have a meeting with our manager and execs from the label. They have been talking about us going on tour for a month now. I really don't want to leave Daisy. We have gotten so close now and I am afraid that it will all go away while I'm gone. Maybe I can convince her to go with me. We all go into the conference room and have a seat.

"Glad to see you all could make it today." Our manager, Jason says as we all sit down.

"Yes boss, so how is this tour gonna work?" I ask.

"It's a small tour of just three months. We will start in Atlanta. This will be a jam packed tour and a new place every few days. It will be crazy but I know you lot can do it. We wanted to keep it small since this is your first time being the main band."

"Are we allowed to take guests along?" Elijah pipes up before I have a chance to ask and I am thankful someone does.

"I don't care as long as they don't interfere with the tour."

"Great!" I say quicker than I should.

"We all know who you want to bring along." Sam says with a smirk.

"If she wants to go." Jack adds.

"That's what I hope for. I don't know if I could spend three months away from her." I sigh.

"You've got it bad." Sam says, shaking his head.

"I just feel like if anything happens to her I won't be able to help."

"Alright guys, we leave in three weeks. I will email everyone all the details." Jason says standing up ending the meeting.

"See you in three weeks." Jack answers.

We all head out and head over to the girls condo. They were surprised when we showed up. We were all just pumped knowing we were soon headed out on tour.

"We are finally headed out on tour in three weeks. It's so awesome!" Jack says with a smile as he flops on their couch.

"I am so stoked! Think of all the girls. We'll have so many to choose from." I see Sam rubbing his hands together as he smiles.

"Ugg, I only have eyes for one." I look over to Daisy and I see her blush.

"Amber, you gonna come with?" Elijah asks.

"I don't know. I'll have to ask the boss."

"I don't know why you ask. You always come with us." Jack says, shaking his head.

"Haha, I guess that is a yes."

"Doll, will you come with me for a second?" I take her hand and lead her out to the balcony. We sit down on the little sofa and I turn to her and take her hand in mine. "Listen, I know we have only been seeing each other for a couple months and we haven't even put a label on this. I would love for you to come with us. I don't know if I could be away from you for that long."

"I don't know Dustin. Isn't this a little fast?" She asks.

"You can have your own room or share with Amber. YOu don't have to stay with me. I just want you there with me. I want to share this with you."

"It's all so scary."

"If you are worried about the press. We will be careful. I will protect you."

"Hmm, it's scary, but I will go."

"Really, you'll go with us?"

"Yes I will, I am nervous about it though."

"Don't worry doll, we will keep you safe."

I pull her into a hug as I press my lips softly on hers. I take a chance and run my tongue along her bottom lip and to my surprise she opens her lips as my tongue slides in to dance with hers. I feel her melt into me as our tongues collide. It feels so amazing that we have gotten a little closer, little baby steps. She is the light to my darkness. I pull away from her and lean our foreheads together.

"We had better get back in there before they come looking for us."

I take her hand and we walk back inside. They are all sitting on the couch talking and as they hear us come in, they all stop and turn to look at us.

"Well?" Amber asks.

"I am coming along. I hope I am not a nuisance." Daisy says shyly.

"Not at all, girl. I think you will be the calm in his storm. I do know your boss, so I don't think it will be a problem." Jack says with a smile.

"Thanks Jack, are you sure it will be okay?" Daisy asks.

"Yes, we have plenty of help to cover the both of you."

"So what do you think we have one last concert at the bar before we go?" I ask the guys.

"I think it's a great idea." Sam answers first.

"One last hurrah for the ones that have been with us since the beginning." Elijah adds.

"So let's set it for two weeks from now. That way we have the next week to get everything ready to go the next week." I answer.

"That sounds great. We will do it." Jack says.

"Hey, tonight's karaoke night. Let's all go and celebrate." Amber chimes in.

"That sounds like fun. I can spend time with my girl instead of watching her work."I say with a smile as I look at Daisy.

"I can't really sing." Daisy says as a blush spreads across her cheeks.

"Yes you do, I have heard you at home and you're amazing." Amber says, contradicting her.

"That's me at home all by myself. No one to laugh or judge me." Daisy fires back.

"Don't worry doll, you don't have to get up there. If you want I can go up with you, your first time." I say pulling her into me.

"Sing with you? I would be so embarrassed. I'm not anywhere as good as you."

"Don't worry about it. I'm sure you will do fine."

"We'll see."

We met up at the bar and sat in the guys usual section. They all go up and sign in to sing. They all come back with mischievous smiles on their faces, and I wonder what they have done. The night goes on as each one of them goes up to sing and they all have great voices. I have had a few drinks with them and I feel my confidence boosted a little, when I hear my called. Suddenly I get stage fright and can't move. I look at Dustin shocked.

"Come on doll, I will be right there with you."

"I can't!"

"You've got this. Just look at me and forget about everyone else."

I hesitantly get up and walk up to the stage and I see a lot of girls glaring at me as we go. He doesn't stop until we get up there and he turns to hand me a mic. My heart feels like it is about to beat out of my chest. I am not good enough for this. At least that is what Scott always told me. As the music starts he reaches out to take my hand and whispers to me. "Amber said this one was your favorite."

The music starts to play and Craving you by Thomas Rhett and Marin Morris starts. I love this song, and I didn't realize that he liked country music. Another surprise for me. He starts to sing but keeps a hold of my hand and soon my part comes in. I just look at him like he told me to and it's like we are the only two in the building. I am shaky at first but the more I sing, the braver I get. By the end I am so alive. Everyone stands up and cheeps.

"That was amazing doll, you have an incredible voice."

He quickly pulls me in for a hug and kisses my forehead. We then head back to our table and several people congratulate me, and a few say we sounded great together. I still get the mean looks from some of the girls.

"Wow Daisy, I didn't know you had that in you." Jake says surprised.

"That was amazing!" Elijah says.

"Wow, now you have to sing by yourself." Sam smiles.

"I think I might be able to now."

With my newly found confidence which may be influenced by the alcohol, I go up and put in a song for myself. I quickly go back and sit down waiting for my turn.

"You're amazing, do you know that?" Dustin whispers in my ear.

"I don't think so, but with everyone's help I am feeling better about myself."

"You should believe it. I have seen you grow so much since I have met you. You are an amazing and strong woman." Amber says as she sits down next to me and gives me a side hug.

I soon hear my name being called and I stand up to go on.

"Show them how it's done. You have got this." Dustin pulls me down for a quick kiss before I walk up to the stage.

I look out and see everyone's faces. I start to get nervous again and I look up to see Dustin standing there and he smiles at me. I keep my eyes on him. They start the music. It is another of my favorite songs. I know it is a strong one because I sing it all the time at home. It's My Immortal by Evanescence. I begin to sing and the whole place goes silent. I close my eyes and immerse myself in the music and everyone fades away. Once I finish singing the room erupts in applause. I smile and head back to our table.

"Holy crap girl, I didn't know you had that in you." Sam says in disbelief.

"That was beautiful doll, your voice is incredible."

"We should have her sing with us." Elijah chimes in.

"Oh no, I couldn't do that. I'm not that good."

"Don't sell yourself short Daisy, you really are great." Jack says.

"I was always told that I couldn't sing and to never do it again."

"It was your ex wasn't it?" Dustin asks with furrowed brows.

"Yes."

"Listen, I don't want to hear you say anything about him anymore. He is not worth the energy to think about him. Everything he said was a lie. You are beautiful. You are amazing, and your voice is incredible."

I start to tear up as he says those words to me. No one has ever told me this. Even my parents were mean when they were alive.

"No one has ever said those things to me before."

"Get used to it because I will always tell you that. You will always be treated with respect and treated like the queen you are."

The rest of the evening was the best. We all sang several more songs, drank and talked. I think this was the best night ever hanging out with everyone. I felt my phone vibrate in my pocket. That's weird because just about everyone that had my number was here with me. I pull my phone out and look at the text message and I freeze.

Text from unknown number- Hello my flower, I have let you have your fun. Now it's time to come home. Don't make me come get you.

I can't move. I know who it is from and the tears start to fall and I begin to shake. Dustin feels me tense and turns to look at me.

"What's wrong doll, who is it?"
I don't move and I can't answer him. He gently takes my phone from me and looks at the screen.

"That fucker! He won't get you. You will be safe. You will be with me and I won't let him hurt you again."

"You don't know that. I don't want him hurting you either."

"He won't doll."

"What's wrong?" Elijah asks concerned.

"It looks like her ex has found her."

"Don't worry Daisy. We got you." Jack says sternly.

"Yeah, that creep won't get near you." Amber adds.

"Thanks guys, but I don't want you all to get hurt."

"We are more concerned about you." Sam says.

"Can we go home now, I am not in the mood anymore?" Daisy asks quietly.

"Absolutely, let's go guys." Amber says to all of us.

We all get up to go and I wrap and arm around Daisy's shoulder and pull her close as we leave. We all climb into Jack's SUV and head back to the condo. Once we all head inside, Daisy heads to her room. After a few minutes I walk over to her door and quietly knock. I hear her quietly answer.

"Yes?"

"Doll, are you okay?"

"Come in, Dustin."

I slowly open the door and walk over to her. She is sitting under her covers and I sit down next to her.

"I am fine."

"Are you sure?" I rub her arm and she shivers slightly. I can tell that something is bothering her but I don't want to push her to tell me. I wish I could lay here with her wrapped in my arms as I try to comfort her.

"Can you stay with me? I am a little freaked out at the moment."

"Are you sure?"

"Yes, please. I need your comfort."
I take off my boots and strip down to my boxers.

"Is this okay?"

"Yes, I need your warmth.

I climb into bed and she crawls onto my chest and I can feel her relax. I wrap my arms around her and gently stroke her back hoping to calm her. I don't know who this Scott is but I will do everything in my power to protect her. She is slowly finding her way into my heart and I can't lose her. First thing tomorrow we will be getting her a new number for starters.

"Rest doll, we will figure this out tomorrow."
"I need to get another phone number. If I change it, maybe he won't be able to find me."

"That was already the plan for tomorrow."