Chapter 14 Olly

Sharing a room and apartment with Ezra is a lot easier than I anticipated. And waking up with Ezzy in my arms is one of my favorite things to do. It's been a week since I came home from the photoshoot. Ezra and I have easily fallen into the perfect routine.

The sun peeks through the blinds and the birds are chirping just outside the window. Tabby is sitting on the windowpane swishing her tail back and forth as she coos and chirps back.

Ezra is warm and pliant in my arms as he lazily runs his fingers through my hair.

"I'm thinking about leaving the band."

His fingers pause, and he tilts his face so we are making eye contact.

"But you love your music. Are you sure?"

"Yeah. I've been thinking about it for a while, but I'm happy here in this small town with you and my aunt. I love our home, and your shop. I love playing music downstairs or at the park for the locals. I missed playing acoustic, and Zayden and I have been thinking about the idea of writing music together.

"God, hearing you say all this is making me so happy, and I promise I'm not arguing, but doesn't the band need you?"

"I mean, sure I don't want to think of myself as replaceable. But Emery's step brother knows all our songs and is amazing with the guitar. If he joins the band, then Zayden will still be lead guitar, and I'll still play with them on occasion."

"We actually have a big tour coming up in October. And there's a huge concert I can't miss, but I figured it would be my farewell tour. I also wanted to ask if you'd be willing to travel with me while on tour." I hold my breath, waiting for Ezra's answer.

Ezra's eyes sparkle, and he nods eagerly. "Yes! Definitely! I'd love to travel with you. I haven't been out of town much, and the last time you left, it was pure torture."

I chuckle. "Thank God. I felt the same way."