Return To Me, My Love

The roar of the small crowd of waiting fans is deafening and I flinch away slightly as I slip from Franks arms, trying to sneak away with some of the techs who are going to claim all the luggage but just as I'm almost past the crowd a few people call my name and I turn to see a few fans approaching me. I freeze, unsure what to do and they come over and start talking to me like we're old friends, their already autographed CDs and notebooks clutched in their hands and I stammer for things to say, having no idea why they would want to talk to me as most of the fans seem to not like me. "I really don't get why people don't like you, you're so nice" one of the girls tells me, like she's reading my mind and I smile awkwardly as I say "Thanks." "Don't worry about those people, they're just jealous" another girl tells me and I chuckle as I say "Well I can see why they would be." The small crowd that has gathered around me laugh too and just as I try to excuse myself to go collect my bags Frank comes over, a huge smile on his face as he says "Sorry guys but I'm going to have to steal my husband from you now." A few of the fans groan in protest but allow me through to Frank who grabs my hand and we start to walk away when one of the girls calls out "Will you be at the shows?" "Yeah I'll be around" I tell them before turning back and following Frank, going to help the techs with the luggage and gear so we can head to where the new tour bus is.

It's late afternoon by the time we get all the equipment into the van and everyone is settled in the bus, my bunk the one above Franks and we have the rest of the afternoon and the night free, the first show not until tomorrow so Frank asks me if I would like to take a walk and see some sights. I let out a small yawn as I say "I'd love to" and we pull on jackets, the weather slightly colder than we anticipated and we leave the bus hand in hand, a small map and a list of local sights in our hands and we explore for about an hour, seeing a lot of interesting buildings and landmarks before a few fans spot us and we are approached by them, Frank signing autographs and taking pictures, some of the girls asking me to be in the photos too and I smile awkwardly in them before Frank says "Sorry guys but we're kinda trying to have some couple time right now, we haven't seen each other in a while" and they all nod in understanding, wishing us a good night and offering suggestions on other places to see as we walk off, continuing our exploration. Another half hour passes and it starts to get dark so Frank suggests we get dinner and head back to the bus, the long flight starting to catch up with us despite the sleep we got on it and I agree, following him into a small Italian restaurant and we eat at a small candlelit table before continuing our walk back to the bus.

Back on the bus we change for bed, me using the bus bathroom and when I come back out Frank chuckles and says "It won't take long til you change anywhere just like everyone else." I blush at the thought and Frank chuckles again before opening the curtain on my bunk for me and I climb in, my eyes feeling heavy and when I lay down Frank tells me to shuffle back and I move back until my back is pressed against the wall and Frank climbs in, laying on his side facing me and he starts pressing soft kisses to my cheeks and forehead as his arms snake around my waist and he pulls me against him, our chests pressed together and our legs tangled together as I let my eyes slip closed and Frank whispers out "I'll hold you until you fall asleep" and I smile, leaving my eyes closed as I say "I've missed this." "Me too baby, I never want to let you go again. There's still something I need to ask you but I will wait til tomorrow, sleep well beautiful" Frank whispers and I nuzzle my face into his neck as I let sleep take over and I drift off feeling happy and safe again.

Notes

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