Just then she heard the doorbell ring. Taking her chance she ran to get the door, stopping at the hall mirror to dry her eyes and fix her make-up. When she answered the door there was Haley and a girl she didn’t know, but took her to be Jon’s girlfriend Cassie.

“Hey you guys! Come on in!” Hayley said trying to hide that she had been crying not more than a few minutes before.

“Hey Hayls. Long time no see. It’s been ages!” Haley exclaimed as she wrapped Hayley in a big hug. Then she stepped back and brought the other girl forward.

“Hayls this is Cassie, Jon’s girlfriend. Cassie this is Hayley, We went to high-school together.”

Cassie extended her hand and shook Hayley’s.

“Nice to meet you Cassie. I’ve heard so much about you.” Hayley said with a warm smile. Cassie smiled back, then Hayley lead the two girls into the living room where everyone was at.

They were all waiting when Hayley entered with the two girls. Haley was dressed in a spaghetti strapped, light blue, knee length dress. It’s had a white silk rose on the hip that slightly gathered up the skirt making the bottom come up at upside down “V”. Her hair was curled put in a loose bun. She wore light blue eye shadow that matched the light blue crystal necklace and bracelet she was also wearing. When she entered she said hello to the boys and then slid her hand into Spencer’s. He leaned over and gave her a soft kiss on the lips and commented on her dress. She giggled and complimented his outfit too.

Next entered Cassie. She was wearing a deep-red evening gown that went below her knees. A black silk ribbon was tied around her waist and into a bow behind her. It matched her glittered, black sling-back heels. In her hand was a black velvet handbag that had a tiny red bow at the top. She wore black eyeliner and mascara with light brown eye shadow. She entered, said her hellos, and took her place next to Jon. He complimented how gorgeous she looked and she told him he looked very handsome, smiled and kissed his cheek. He smiled and pecked her lips and linked his arm in hers.

When everyone was settled Hayley introduced Angeline to Haley and Cassie. They greeted each other and shook hands. Then Hayley looked up at the clock. It was 7:20.

“Hey how are we getting to the show?” Hayley as she turned to Ryan.

“Oh the label called and they are sending a limo. It should be here any minute.” Ryan replied as he checked his phone.

The girls started a conversation with each other and about ten minutes later the doorbell rang and it was the limo driver. Everyone grabbed there belongings and headed out the door, after the girls did a quick run to the bathroom mirror. The guys headed out to the limo, got in, and waited for the girls. A few minutes later the girl’s hurried out of the house giggling about some joke Cassie had just shared. They entered the limo and sat in the seats across from the guys.

After Ryan told the driver that they were ready, they were off to the award show. The whole ride there the four girls couldn’t stop talking. Hayley and Haley would reminisce about their high school years and what they had been up to since then. Cassie and Angeline would also add in here and there. The girls would also talk about the latest gossip news and Cassie and Haley would ask questions about how it is living in New York. When they finally pulled up to the venue where the award show was being held they all took their places to exit. Spencer and Haley were first. They thanked the driver and exited into the mass of reporters and flashing cameras. Next came Jon and Cassie. They too thanked the driver and followed Spence and Haley into the crowd. Now it was Brendon and Angeline’s turn. Angeline looked pretty nervous, Brendon could tell.

“Hey Angeline. You ready? Just stick with me and you’ll be fine.” “Promise.” Brendon added as he grabbed her hand and gave a reassuring squeeze.

Angeline looked over at Hayley for more support. “Don’t worry Hun. You’ll be fine. I’m right behind ya.” Hayley said smiling at her friend.

Angeline heaved a sigh and let Brendon lead her out of the limo into the cameras and bright lights. Last to exit was Ryan and Hayley. They gave their final ‘thank you’ to the driver, Hayley rested her arm on Ryan’s and they too exited.

Outside on the red carpet the group stayed close together, smiling for the cameras and walking slowly behind the other celebrities in front of them. When they got close to the end a interview lady stopped them.

“And here comes Panic! at the Disco,” they heard her say. So the group walked over to her and the camera she was in front of.

“Hey,” the boys said in unison.

“ So glad you guys could make it tonight. What are you all wearing?” The lady said holding out the microphone.

“We are wearing one-of-a-kind AngelJean designs. AngelJean are our new designers.” Ryan replied to the woman.

“Very nice, who are they?” The Interviewer inquired.

“They are a pair of best friends from New York. Hayley Williams and Angeline Chase. They really are amazing.” Brendon chimed in looking at Hayley and Angeline.

The lady nodded and followed up with another question. “So I see Spencer and Jon have brought Haley and Cassie. Hello girls.”

The girls both said hello. Then the interviewer added,

“And I see Brendon and Ryan you have brought your new girl friends too!” She said perking up.

Angeline hid her laughing and blushing behind her hand and looked at the floo. Hayley stepped forward to the microphone.

“We aren’t their girlfriends. We are just good friends. My name is Hayley Williams and this is my friend Angeline Chase.”

“Oh you’re their designers. I see.” The interviewer said, raising an eyebrow.

“Well we better get going. Thanks.” Jon said as he lead Cassie to the venue door. After one last wave at the camera, the rest followed him and soon were in the building.

“Sorry about that Angeline.” Brendon said leaning over to her.

“Oh no problem. It was……amusing.” They both laughed.

As Hayley and Ryan were walking behind the others to their seats they didn’t say a word. They both felt pretty awkward about what had just happened.

The group found their seats and sat down. Ryan waited for Hayley to sit before he took his seat. He smiled at her the whole time. After a few minutes the lights went down and the award show started.

Hayley tried not to look at Ryan or even think about what had just happened on the red carpet. You don’t like him. You can’t like him, not again! Hayley Williams get a hold of yourself!- She kept repeating to herself. She turned to see if Ryan had finally stopped watching her. He hadn’t. When she turned to look at him, there he was looking at her again. She quickly turned her eyes back to the stage. A few seconds later she looked back at him again to check if he was still watching her. He caught her looking and turned to her. She hid her smile with her hand, he smiled back. Hayley loved the way he smiled at her. The way it curled up slowly at the right and into a wide -Stop that Hayls! You can’t go through this again with him. You can’t! Hayley quickly turned her eyes back to the stage and settled herself into the chair.

                                                                   “ Flashback”

Hayley snapped back into reality, feeling very upset. Just then she heard Panic! at the Disco’s name being called. They had won the Best Music Video award for their “I Write Sins Not Tragedies” video. They got up and made their way to the stage.

When they got to the podium Jon and Spencer said their ‘thank you’s and as usual Brendon cracked a few jokes. Ryan thanked everyone and then they exited the stage. A few minutes later they were back in their seats. All the girls were smiling widely and congratulating the boys. When Ryan got back to his seat he handed Hayley the trophy so she could look at it.

After the whole show was over, everyone decided to go to the after party that was to be held at a club on the strip. First the boys had to take numerous pictures and talk to the various bands and celebrities that came to congratulate them. It was around 11:45 when they finally got into the limo and headed to the party.

     Back in Las Vegas, the Panic! Boys were enjoying their down time before they had to go back on tour. It had been almost five months of touring and doing publicity ads, photo shoots, signings, and interviews for various magazines. Ever since they had their first album, A Fever You Can’t Sweat Out, they had become very popular. Their album had been climbing the charts, and their single, ”I Write Sins Not Tragedies” was being played on radio stations everywhere. They really were the hottest band and they knew it.

So the guys were just passing the time playing video games, shopping, hanging out, and other various things. Jon had flown back to Chicago to hang out with his family and girlfriend Cassie for a week. He had returned and brought Cassie back with him. Spencer had also been spending a lot of time out with his girlfriend Haley. They had been dating since high school. They made such a cute couple, and were obviously head over heels in love with each other. Ever since Jon had come back from Chicago with Cassie, Spencer had been bringing Haley to hang out with everyone too. While Spencer and Jon were out spending time with their girlfriends, Brendon and Ryan would hang out at Ryan’s apartment. They would sometimes watch movies, play Guitar Hero, or just mess around on their guitars. Some of the time Brendon would sit around on his laptop while Ryan watched TV or listened to his iPod. The two liked to relax and just hang out with each other.

In the two and a half weeks after Hayley and Angeline Had gone back to New York Ryan had called Hayley every other day to see how she was doing, or ask her about her progress on Panic!’s wardrobe. They would end up talking for hours anything and everything. Hayley even told him about how her mom had found her Spring formal dress and had sent it to her. Ryan’s stomach started to flutter as her remembered the night.

Brendon and Angeline had been keeping in touch over the weeks too. Angeline would send him pictures of what she had completed, and updates about how the costumes were coming along. They even talked about their pasts. Brendon had learned a lot about Angeline.

He learned that her favorite food was French fries, and her favorite color was purple. She preferred hoodies over sweatshirts. She also was a swimmer and was on a club team back in her hometown of Los Angeles. She LOVED Panic! At the Disco’s music and owned a copy of their CD, and that was why she agreed to a meeting with them and begged Hayley to go too. Brendon smiled wide when he found out that Angeline was a fan of his singing. Brendon also learned that when Angeline was a young girl her parents had divorced and she grew up living with her dad. She had never known her mom, and when she was fourteen had found out that her mom had died in a car accident a couple months after the divorce. She shut herself in her room and cried for more than a week. She was upset that she would never be able to meet or get to know her mother.

Brendon felt really bad after she had told him all this, but then felt better when he learned that she had never told anyone other than Hayley about it. It made him feel special.

Angeline had graduated from high school and moved to New York to attend a fashion design school. There she was offered an internship at a design company. There she met Hayley Williams and were instantly best friends. After working there for a year the two nineteen year olds decided to start their own company, AngelJean. They specialized in costumes and were starting a line of hoodies, vests, and T shirts. The girls also did fashion consulting for various bands and tours. That’s how Brendon had found them on the internet.

One day Ryan was alone in his apartment because Brendon had decided to go out for smoothies. He pulled out his cell phone from his pocket and checked the time. It was nine a.m. or noon in New York. He dialed Hayley’s cell number and held the phone up to his ear.

“Hey Ry,” Hayley answered.

“Hey Hayls. Um whatcha up to?” Ryan replied.

“Oh nothing. I’m just out having lunch with Angeline.

Ryan could hear Angeline yelling ‘Hey!’ at Hayley for saying that lunch with her was “Nothing”. Ryan laughed.

“Oh, well I was just calling to ask if you…uh.. wanted to come back to Vegas?”

“Oh, I don’t know.” Hayley replied.

Ryan then heard Angeline asking what they were talking about and why she had replied “I don’t know.” Hayley put the phone down and filled her in on the question about going back to Vegas. Ryan heard Angeline squeal and say “yes, tell him yes!”. Hayley couldn’t understand why her friend wanted to go so badly. She picked the phone back up.

“Hello? Sorry about that.”

“Oh it’s ok. So I wanted you two to come because we are going to this award show thing, and well did you have anything finished that Panic! At the Disco could wear to it? Plus you guys are welcomed to come with us too.”

Hayley thought for a minute and remembered that she and Angeline had finished something that they could wear.

“Sure. I guess we could come, and we would love to go to the award show with you. I’ll make plight arrangements and call you with the details later.” A squeal from Angeline could be heard when Hayley said this.

“O.K.! That’s great!” Ryan slapped himself for sounding so eager. Hayley just laughed.

“O.K. then I’ll talk to you later then?”

“Yup. Talk to you later Hayls. Bye”

“Bye.”

Ryan clicked the button on his phone to end the call. Just then Brendon walked through the door, two large smoothies in hand.

“Who were you talking to?” Brendon asked as he sat down on the couch.

Ryan sat plopped down next to him, and Brendon passed him his smoothie and car keys. Brendon didn’t like driving his own car and always insisted on driving Ryan’s Mercedes.

“Oh just Hayls. She’s coming out to Vegas in a couple of days. Her and Angeline both. I asked if they wanted to go to that award show with us and they said yes.” Ryan said taking a sip of his smoothie and pocketing his keys.

Brendon’s eyes lit up and he almost choked on his smoothie.

“They are?!” He yelled excitedly. Then he quickly changed his tone, “I mean, they are?”

Ryan nodded his head.

A few minutes later Hayley called with the flight details. She and Angeline would be coming in two days from then, a Friday, at 3:45 p.m. Ryan said he would come and pick them up from the airport , and after a lot of Brendon’s protesting, informed Hayley that he would be bringing Brendon too. Hayley said she had to go call her parents to tell them that she and Angeline were coming. Ryan said O.K. and ended the call.

Chapter 7

Hayley and Angeline woke up at 5:30 the next morning, showered, and gathered their things before telling Hayley’s parents that they were ready to go. They had offered the girls a ride to the airport to see them off and they gladly accepted. All night Ryan and Brendon were trying to convince them that they would be happy to drive them to the airport, but each time they declined. Finally they realized their efforts were hopeless and backed off.

The girls arrived at the airport at 7:15, checked in, checked their luggage, and waited for their 8:45 flight to come in. When it was time to board Hayley and Angeline both gave their goodbyes to Mr. and Mrs. Williams. Hayley’s parents told them that they were welcomed to come and stay with them any time. They thanked them and said they would probably take them up on their offer. Mrs. Williams kissed each of the girls on the cheek and Mr. Williams wrapped them both in hugs. Hayley’s parents were like Angeline’s second family because her own parents had been divorced since she was a small child. After a last goodbye the girls were off to the plane.

In the plane the girls found and settled into their seats. Hayley reached into her bag to turn her cell phone off. She had one new message.

Have a good flight! Call me when you land. Oh and it’s been great hanging out you. -Ryan

Hey have a good flight. Don’t forget to call me or something when you land ok? It’s been great meeting and hanging out with you. -Brendon

“Flashback”

“Hayley! Where are you?” Hayley heard Angeline call as she entered the apartment.

“FLASHBACK”