Chapter10-The Notorious Bad Girls

June 3rd, 2011

 It's now June. 7th Anthem are heavily promoting their single, Hypnotizer, and their up-coming albums, international release, The Anthem, and North American release, 7th Anthem. They're in New York City for their single.

 It was evening. 7A had just returned from a full day of performing, interviews, and photo-shoots. Bailey was dressed in a cocktail mini-dress. She was getting ready to go to a posh nightclub with Libby. 

 As Bailey was getting her sparkly H&M clutch, Justin entered her room. She asked, "What is it?"

 He asked, "You're going clubbing tonight?"

 "Yeah. Our next gig is an radio interview tomorrow night. Libs and I got all morning to nurse our hangovers. Why?"

 "It's just that I'm concerned for you. You've been partying hard lately. There are photos of you all over the gossip sites. You look wasted."

 Bailey was getting annoyed with Justin. So she said, "Justin, we've been working our arses off since January. Don't you think I deserve to let out some steam?"

 "Okay. Look, I'm just care about you. You're my girlfriend, and I love you."

 Justin gave a smile, and Bailey smiled back. Then she said hastily, "I gotta go. Don't wait up."

 And like that, she left with Libby. Justin sighed heavily. He wasn't much of a party person. He reluctantly put up with Bailey's wild partying. Now he's at the end of his rope.

 It's now 2 in the morning. Bailey was partying the night away. As for Libby, she was bored. She pretty much stayed at the bar, and texted on her iPhone. By now, Libby has started seeing someone. An up-and-coming British soccer player Jason Michaels. They met a few weeks ago at a club. She had only had a few drinks, but she enjoyed being with Jason. Now she's over the party scene.

 Feeling tired, Libby approached Bailey, who was dancing with four guys. She yelled over the music, "Bailey, let's go! I'm bored!"

 Bailey yelled, "But the party is just getting started!"

 "It's f*cking 2 in the morning!"

 Bailey pouted, and reluctantly followed Libby. She staggered over to the car. She gave a drunken laugh. Libby said cautiously, "Bailey, give me the keys. You are in no condition to drive."

 Bailey grinned, and got in the driver's seat. Libby reluctantly got in the passenger seat. Bailey slurred, "American driving is so f*cked up."

 "That's cuz you're drunk," Libby said in an irritated tone.

 "OMFG Libby, stop acting like my mom!"

 Bailey struggled to put the key in the ignition. Then she started driving, but it didn't last long. She crashed into a light pole on the parking lot.

 The two girls got out of the car. Libby got on her phone to call one of the 7A members. As Bailey leaned on the car's trunk, she dropped her purse. It opened, and the items fell out. Libby looked down, and saw something white. She picked it up, and her jaw dropped.

 Libby faced her, and asked, "You got heroin?!"

 Bailey slurred, "Some guy gave it to me. Don't worry. I didn't snort it or whatever you do with that shit."

 "Bailey! You could get arrested!"

 "Fine! Let's bury it. I didn't even want it to-to-to begin with."

 Bailey grabbed the small bag from Libby's hands, and tried to dig a hole in the parking lot. Libby was reluctant, but she started digging also. They were at for several minutes, until a police car arrived.

 It's about three hours later. Bailey and Libby were in a holding cell. They called up the 7A members, had their mug shots, and waited in the cell. Libby had been crying her eyes out, while Bailey was hungover.

 Bailey groaned, "Libby, stop crying! You're giving me a headache!"

 With that, Libby took off her stiletto strappy, and threw it at Bailey. She dodged the shoe, and went back to nursing her hangover. Just then, a police officer opened the cell, and let the two girls out. Libby hugged the officer tightly. He shook her off.

 As they walked to the lobby, they saw Trevor and Andrew. Libby ran up to the two guys, and did her best to hug both of them at once. Andrew asked, "What the f*ck happened? How did you two end up in jail?"

 Libby cried, "Bailey somehow got a hold of crack! She tried to bury it in the nightclub's parking lot! And before that, she tried to drive while drunk, but instead she hit light pole on that same lot!"

 Trevor and Andrew gave Bailey shocked looks. Bailey rolled her eyes. Andrew scolded, "Bailey! You know have career and a reputation to keep up?"

 Bailey said in an irritated tone, "Shut up, mom! I never even used that shit! I was given the packet, but that was it. I didn't want it anyway."

 "Well, you now got mug shot, and don't call me 'mom.' I'm a badass bi, not a gay drag queen."

 "You're gay for Brandon."

 "Yeah, but I'm straight for girls too. Now, let's go."

 So the two guys led the two girls into Andrew's rental car. They had to dodge the paparazzi in front of the police station. Soon, they were back in the band's hotel suite.

 When the four entered the suite, Libby and Bailey were met with stares from the other members. Bailey locked eyes with Justin. She could see how angry he was with her. She walked up to him, and pleaded, "Justin, don't be angry with me."

 "I have every right to be angry with you," he said angrily. "I've had it with your partying ways! They practically landed in jail!"

 "Justin! All I wanted was to have fun? Is that so wrong?"

 "Not at the expense of this band!"

 "You need to loosen up!"

 "That's it, Bailey! I'm done with you!"

 With that, there was an awkward silence. Alyson got out her iPhone, and texted Andrew. He read the message, and followed her to her room. She closed the door, and he asked, "What do you want talk about?"

 By now, the two have become friends. Alyson has moved, and is now dating Aaron Carlson. Andrew has somewhat moved on, but there's still a small part of him who loves Alyson.

 Alyson replied, "It's about the band. I'm worried for 7A's stability and reputation, especially since we're now an international sensation."

 "So, what do you suggest we do?"

 "You and I are practically the leaders of 7A. I formed this band, you auditioned. We're the lead singers. We're the main dancers. We're the most popular members. When we were together, we were powerful. Now we're seeing other guys, but it doesn't mean we shouldn't stop being in charge. We should still lead 7th Anthem. We don't have to be 'Andyson' to lead. We can just be friends."

 Andrew thought for a moment, and said, "That's a good idea. I don't think we should leave Bailey and Justin in charge anyway. Bailey is turning into Lindsay Lohan, and Justin is just angry. I don't blame him. I'd be pissed too if my girlfriend or boyfriend get wasted in front of paparazzi."

 Alyson gave a small laugh. Andrew asked, "What's so funny?"

 She replied, "It still feels weird to hear you say you have a boyfriend. All these years, I've always thought you were straight. I'm still trying to used to the fact that you're bisexual."

 Feeling sorry for Alyson, Andrew put his fingers through hers. He gave a sympathetic smile. He said, "I know we're seeing other people, but it doesn't mean I don't love you. I always will, regardless who I'm with. Maybe one day we'll be back together, but only if we're willing."

 Alyson nodded her head. Then as Andrew was about to leave, the two heard yelling from Justin and Bailey. Andrew said hastily, "On second thought, I'll just stay here with you."

 Alyson smiled, "Good idea."

 The two shared a laugh. Is there hope for Andrew and Alyson?