I left my house and went to the subway.  I met Alexandra there and we went at the Jean-Drapeau Park.  Nervousness. There was a pretty big line, but I was glad we had chosen to come early.  Some people weren’t able to get into the park before 1h30.  So we get in at 11h15.  I buy a schedule and map (since I’ve never been to warped tour, it was very useful).  Oh, The Academy Is… are playing at 11h30, HURRY UP!

We get to the stage, there are not much people, and I’m in the second row.  So The Academy Is… arrive on the stage, I’m really exited.  They start playing (I don’t remember what song… Attention, maybe. I don’t know.) and I sing along and scream.  Mike looks at me then smiles.  Sisky is wearing that pink shirt and he’s looking good. So yeah, the show goes on, but William never looks at me.  He talks about how the last show in Montreal was cancelled and that they’re happy to be here right now and all.  Then in the middle of a song, Andrew from Jack’s Mannequin comes and sings:


Then he introduces the new song “About A Girl” and I’m like all happy.  So they start playing it and then, miraculously, William looks at me while I scream and he smiles and makes a face like that:

Exept that he sticked his tongue out.  So I’m like HAAA WILLIAM LOOKED AT ME! And I’m suuuper happy. Then a few seconds after, he looks at me again and notices that I know the lyrics so he’s all happy and he smiles at me. I can’t describe how I felt at that moment. William. I love you. Haha. The Travis from We The Kings comes to sing the end of “About A Girl” and I’m in heaven.

Then they play “We’ve got a big mess on our hands” and everyone freaks out. Then they leave the stage and I’m all gross.  We start to walk away but then we see Sisky at the side of the stage so I run there and ask him to sign my shirt.  So I turn around so he can sign in my back but I don’t push my hair aside.  So all shy-like he pushes a few strands away so I say “Oh, sorry” and push it all aside so he signs.  Then he’s all “I’m sorry guys, we have to catch a flight!” I wondered why they were going back to Chicago for 2 days.  It was odd to me.  But I found out that they were going to shoot a video. Still, I was sad that they left and I didn’t get to meet all of them.  But still, Sisky is a big thing.  So before he leaves I convince him to take a picture with me.

Then he leaves but just before I yell “I love you!” and he turns around and blows me a kiss.

Gym Class Heroes:

I sure didn’t expect their set to be so intense.  But damn, intense it was.  I loooove Travis facial expressions. Hilarious.  At one point, someone gave him a Guitar Hero thing and they suddenly started playing this heavy metal song and everyone started trashing and it was diabolic.

 I didn’t know Travis was able to scream like that.  It was amazing.  It was like all the set are catchy rap songs and then there’s this metal-screamo song. It was crazy.  After that we run to Cobra Starship because they started 2 minutes before Gym Class finished their set.  So I wasn’t very near.

At 4h30, Gym Class did a signing thing and I got all of their autographs.

 

Cobra Starship:

They were amazing, as they always are on stage.  “I know girls want to shake what their mommas gave’em” They start to play “Smile for the papparazzis” and everybody dances and it’s great.  They sing “Hollaback boy” and I love it whenever they sing it.  Then Gabe says (Aw he’s such a softie) “Thank you guys, for understanding us.  Thanks especially to the fans that’ve been following us for the last 3 years, it’s because of you we’re here today! And thanks for understanding us, for understanding that we don’t give a fuck about anything exept… Being your guilty pleasure.” Then he smiles and everyone starts cheering.  And they start Guilty pleasure and people that know it, do the “Guilty Pleasure” dance and they’re happy.  They sang “Snakes on a plane”, too but William wasn’t there, but Travis came to sing his part.  It was great.  Afterwards, I go to the side of the stage and there are lots of people there too and Gabe is there.  I try to ask him to take a picture with me but he has to go (dang, them too?) but he has to leave but just before he takes my hand and squeezes it then let go and leave.

We The Kings:

I love these guys. They’re so nice.  They had a signing thing before their show (since the show was actually at 6h45…) and Hunter did this Dunk Tank thing and it was hilarious.  Travis and Danny were playing with a water gun.

I also got this little video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_A1hwjvYlGU

At the signing, I told Hunter that I had already bought their CD before Warped and he looked really happy about it and smiled and literally shouted: “YEAH! AWESOOOOME!” and gave me a high-five.
Their set was wonderful.  The crowd was huuuuuuge. And everyone knew the lyrics.  “It is our second time here in Canada. Who already saw us once?” Literally everyone shouts. Haha. “Hey Travis, I just saw this really sexy Canadian girl…” The crowd screams. I even heard a girl scream “TRAVIS MAKE MY CHILD!” Haha. Pretty crazy fangirls, actually.  “Girls in Montreal are SEXY! I don’t know, in America it’s not so bad but dang here every girl is HOT! In America, sometimes, girls smell, but you girls don’t smell bad at all!” HAHAHAHAHA. I was like mmmhhhkaaayyy thanks, Trav…

Go to the “My Shows” gallery for all the pictures, there a couple very good ones. Ah, this day was wonderful.

Josh: I… I’m sorry, I shouldn’t- I…
Hayley: What?

I opened my eyes.  Josh’s eyes were wearing a confusing mix of guilt, fear and regret.  What had I done wrong?  The water suddenly felt uncomfortably cold against my body.

Josh: Hayley, I… I can’t…

Then it hit me. Josh was my best friend. It didn’t even occur to me that maybe he might not want me that way. Even worse, did I want him that way?  But the kiss felt so right…
He pulled me out of the water, keeping muttering how sorry he was and how he shouldn’t have done it.
I fought the tears that were threatening to spill and looked away.  Guilt, fear and regret...

Josh: I... Look, let's just pretend this never happened, okay?  I'm really sorry, that was stupid of me.
Hayley: Why do you keep apologizing, Josh?
Josh: I don't know, I'm...

He was talking so quickly.  He furrowed his brows and hit his head.  I would've laughed if the situation wasn't so serious, and if my throat wasn't so tight and dry. This is ridiculous...

Beer in hand, William came from behind me and whispered in my ear.

William: So, what did Gabby want to know?

I jumped and giggled. Yes, much to my dismay, I was the kind of person that got drunk very easily. At that point, after half a beer ( I didn’t drink it all because I think it doesn’t taste really good) and half another sort of drink( I don’t know what it was, but it tasted way better), I wasn’t exactly drunk, but, kind of tipsy.
I turned around to face him.

Steph: Just about what happened in Montreal…

Music was blaring in my ears and I had to shout my answer. I giggled loudly again and started dancing. William observed me with an amused look.

William: So, you’re enjoying your first night back in Chicago?
Steph: Yes! Oooh, I love that song!

I continued to dance and drank a sip of my drink. When I swallowed, it didn’t taste wonderful, but afterwards, a nice feeling of warmth flowed thru my chest.

Steph: Dance with me!

And with that, I took William’s hand and pulled him closer to me.  He immediately put an arm around my waist, and I soon realized that if he wouldn’t have, I would’ve fallen backwards. He grinned.

William: Woo… The night only began and you’re already drunk.
Steph: No, I’m not drunk!
William: How many drinks did you have?
Steph: No, just dance!

I saw The Butcher coming nearer to us.

William: Hey, Butcher!
The Butcher: Oh, hey William!
William: How many drinks did she have?

The Butcher glanced rapidly over me and amusement was clear in his voice.

The Butcher: Not much. I’d say the equivalent of a beer and a half.
William: But look at her!
The Butcher: Hey man, don’t complain about it! She’s having fun!
Steph: Yeaaah, Butcher! Give me fiiiiiive!

He laughed and “gave me five”, but didn’t let go of my hand. Instead, he made me spin around, then back to facing him again and took my other hand, as if we were about to dance the tango or something like that. It was so funny, I exploded in laughter.

The Butcher: Alright, Stephanie, can I count on you to make William have a great time?

I nodded.  He winked at me and walked away.  I took both of William’s hands and put them over my shoulders.

Steph: Now, stop worrying about me! You heard The Butcher? Dance, now!
Gabby: STEPH! HEHE! COME HERE, STEPHANIE!
Steph: Noooo!

Without warning, William swung me into his arms bridal style. It felt so good being so close to his body.  I put my both hands and my head against his chest, closing my eyes and trying to hear the beat of his heart.  To my surprise, even thru the loud music, I could hear his heart beating at an incredible pace.  I smiled to myself and slid my hands slowly on his back, so I could be even closer to him.  I heard him chuckle.

William: Comfy, there?
Steph: I like being close to you. Why won’t you dance with me?

He lowered his head even more, so that his hair was tickling my cheeks.

William: Later tonight, we’ll dance.  I promise.
Steph: Mmm. Thank you!

Suddenly, just as I was enjoying the closeness of his face to mine, he set me down on his lap, sitting on the couch.  Looking at my surroundings, I saw Gabby, whom was sitting on Sisky’s lap.

Gabby: Are you having fun?
Steph: Yes, yes! Why does everyone keep asking me that! I’m doing wonderful!

She looked up at me. Suddenly, her gaze was fixed on the top of my head.

Steph: What?

I reached my head, touching my hair… There was nothing.

Gabby: Okay, your hair is a mess! What did you do? Come to the bathroom with me.

She stood up and led me to the bathroom.  She turned on the light and I blinked a couple times before looking at myself in the mirror.

Steph: What’s the problem?
Gabby: ANDIII???
Steph: What is it???
Gabby: Your hair!

Okay… Well they weren’t THAT bad.  Andi entered the room, clearly drunk. She was tripping over everything and giggling uncontrollably.  I wondered if that was what I looked like.  Without any other statement, Gabby pointed at my hair.

Gabby: Fix that.
Andi: Ooookay.

She drank a huge sip of her beer and put it down on the table, then started to brush my hair. Looking at the reflection in the mirror, I studied Andi’s expression while she was doing God-knows-what with my hair.  She didn’t look drunk at all now; she had a serious concentrated look on her face.  Somewhat, I found that intimidating and stopped moving and talking. When she was finished, my mouth formed an “o” of surprise.

Steph: Wowwww!
Andi: All done, hun! Now, come with me!

I followed her and after 2 or 3 stumbles, we made it to the kitchen. There was Mike Carden, Micheal Guy Chislett and Jack. In another corner of the room, I saw Gabby and Sisky making out passionately. Andi led me to the 3 guys, instantly taking the bottle of beer from Mike’s hand and swallowing its content.  He chuckled and simply took 2 other ones, tentatively offering one to me. I smiled widely at his thought and took it, thanking him.  I tried to open in but failed miserably.  They all burst in laughter and I could feel the heat rushing to my face.  Micheal took it from my hand and opened it easily.  Still laughing he gave it back to me.  I felt Andi’s hand on my shoulder and heard her shout near my ear.

Andi: Is it okay if I let you alone with the guys? I have to talk to William.

I nodded and resumed my conversation with the guys as she exited the kitchen.  We talked for about half an hour, me giggling most of the time.  They were all extremely nice and easy to talk to.  I thought I’d be intimidated to speak to them but, surprisingly, I wasn’t shy at all. A small voice in the back of my head told me that the alcohol was probably one of the main reasons of my sudden ability to easily start a conversation. I had already drank all my beer and quickly took another one before heading for the lounge, looking for William.  On my way out of the kitchen, I noticed Gabby and Sisky weren’t in the corner anymore…
Then, I saw them. No, it wasn’t Gabby and Sisky.  It was William and Andi.  Seeing them standing close in front of each other, him laughing and her talking and smiling, made me come to a realization.  It hit me as if I would have received a rock in the face. I hadn’t considered the possibility of… Andi and William… Maybe together… Because, I mean, she was just introduced as “Andi”, not “Andi, William’s girlfriend”, but it still could be a possibility. No, no he wouldn’t… I mean, he hugs me all the time and I remember as if it happened an instant ago our moment in the hotel room.  He wouldn’t do that if he was in a relationship with someone else… Would he?
My mind was struggling to find a concrete answer as I just stood in front of the kitchen door, frozen in my movements, staring at them.
Suddenly, as I was studying William’s face, his gaze met mine.
And I, idiot like I was and being caught while staring, made a complete fool of myself.
I turned around and left the room, literally running on my way out.  Here I was, back in the kitchen, leaned against the wall and breathing deeply.

Mike: Hey, Stephanie, are you alright?
Steph: Please, please, call me Steph.
Mike: Oh okay, yeah, but are you –
Steph: Yes, yes, I’m alright… Could you give me another beer please?

I tried to smile to make me sound more convincing but I think I failed miserably. My voice was shaky.  He smiled back and went to give me another drink just as I saw William enter the room, too.  He looked at me, then smiled, then walked up to me. I hope he didn’t notice, I hope he didn’t notice… He was clearly a little tipsier than an hour ago.

Steph:  H-hey William!
William: Steph! Are you still having fun?
Steph: Yep!
William: You remember, I promised you I’d dance with you…

Just then, Mike came back with my drink.  I noticed he had already opened it.

Mike: I knew you couldn’t open it yourself so I did.

I laughed. The first thing Mike Carden will have ever known about me was that I can’t open a beer bottle by myself.  Nice.

Steph: Thank you!

I felt a jolt of electricity in my hand as William grabbed it and led me back into his lounge.  And as he promised me, we danced… very closely.  It’s crazy how alcohol can make you be confident.  But as I mentioned earlier, I loved being close to William.
As the night passed, I talked to everybody.  I didn’t find Gabby, but didn’t really worry about her… She was with Sisky, and I didn’t need any other clue.  I avoided Andi, because I knew that she, in spite of William, hadn’t been oblivious to my earlier reaction.  I spent most of my night with The Butcher, who was incredibly easy to talk to. He seemed to think I was extremely funny.  Oh, so many things I was going to be embarrassed about in the morning. But for the moment, I didn’t care.
But, eventually, I became tired and bumped into somebody who took me into his arms.  As I looked up, I realized it was William. Ha, always there to take care of me. He chuckled slightly and I realized that I had said that out loud.
I was soon back up on my feet, even though Will was keeping his hands on my shoulders to keep me standing.  I barely noticed we were in his room.

Steph: What are you doing?

He didn’t answer at first and the darkness kept me from reading his expression.  I leaned against him, wanting to feel his chest against mine again.  I sighed.  His hands slid down until the small of my back, gently securing me in his arms.

William: You need to sleep, now.
Steph: William…

I searched for his mouth, kissing my way up his throat, his chin…  I wanted to kiss him so bad it hurt me. But not nearly as much as when he firmly pulled me away before I could reach his lips.

William: Stephanie, don’t…
Steph: But…

A silent sob escaped my lips. Oh no, I wasn’t going to cry?  He pulled me against him at once, gently stroking my back. He whispered.

William: No, no, don’t cry, please.
Steph: B-but… why?

He didn’t answer.  I tried to move away from his embrace but his arms held me tightly against his body.  After a minute, he kissed my forehead and led me to his bed, where he gently lay me down.  I expected him to leave, but he lay down next to me.  He turned me around and slid his arms around my waist.

William: Goodnight, love…

As he nestled his face in my hair, I hovered his arm with my own.  As soon as I closed my eyes, I fell asleep.

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Gabby: Alright, alright, here she is, Stephanie Paris!

I suddenly took conscience of Gabby standing beside me and putting one arm around my shoulders.  I front of us was standing a brown-haired girl.  I studied her more carefully: she was approximately the same height as me and we had the same thin-like shape, except she had beautiful green eyes.  Her tone was slightly pale, as Gabby.

Andi: Hello, I’m Andra, but please call me Andi!

I smiled shyly, whispering a low “hi” and shook the hand she offered me.
Then, I heard a loud “Aaaaaah!”, and then, Andy Mrotek was standing in front of me, pushing gently Andi and taking her place.

The Butcher: I believe I was supposed to meet you, before you got busted.

I fake winced at the thought and smiled, shaking his hand too. Aaaah.

Steph: It’s nice to finally meet you.

Gabby giggled suddenly.

Andi: Hello?? Is there any reason for this unstoppable giggle?
Gabby: Tonight is going to be so much fun!

She then spoke again louder.

Gabby: I’m throwing a party right here right now.
William: What?

He had just entered the room.

Gabby: Do I need to repeat?
William: No, but…
Gabby: You don’t want to party?
William: Yes, but…
Gabby: THEN LEEET’S FREAKIN’ PARTAYYYYYYYY!

William rolled his eyes.  It seemed that Gabby frequently took advantage of the fact that he had a big and nice apartment.

Sisky & The Butcher: WOOOOHOOO!

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He smiled and handed me his cellphone.

Steph: Hello.
Gabby: Heyyyyy! Where are you?
Steph: Where are YOU?
Gabby: Actually, I…hum… I asked first, now answer.
Steph: I’m at the hotel, because YOU didn’t open the door when we arrived! Were you even…
Gabby: Ooooooooh! So, how was it.
Steph: What?
Gabby: Don’t play that game with me… you know what I mean.
Steph: What do- Uh! No Gabby, no, no! You are such a perv!
Gabby: Aah, I know you’re lying, but don’t worry, I’ll spill the answer from you! Did you even sleep?
Steph: Well, of course, what would you expect we did! Okay, okay, forget that question. I don’t wanna hear it. Just… Now, answer! Where are you?
Gabby: Take a guess.
Steph: Gabby! I- I ! Just answer!
Gabby: You seem like a stressed woman, take it easy!
Steph: I KNOW you planned this, Gabby!
Gabby: Planned what?
Steph: Don’t play the innocent!
Gabby: *giggle* I don’t understand.
Steph: GABBY! You’re so stupid!
Gabby: Hahahaha! You’ll thank me for this later. Now come down here already! I’ve waited long enough!

I groaned.  She won.

Steph: Okay… We’re coming.
Gabby: See you soooooon!
Steph: Bye.

I glared at William, who was still smiling.

William: You’ve now met the evil and unstoppable version of our beloved Gabby.
Steph: She planned this!
William: I know, Steph, I know.
Steph: She won’t admit it!
William: Probably never will.
Steph: How can you stand this!
William: I’ve got used to it. I don’t even try anymore.
Steph: You are my hero.
William: Haha. You’ll get used to it, too.

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Gabby: STEPHANIIIIIIIIE!!!!

She literally jumped in my arms seconds after she opened the door.  I was so surprised that I fell down on my back.

Steph: Oof!
Gabby: Oh, are you okay?
Steph: Yeah, I’m glad to see you too, Gabby.
Gabby: Ooohhh Steph, I’m so happy that you’re finally back, the waiting was unbearable. You’re not mad at me, are you?

I looked up at William and he put his two thumbs up and mouthed “Good luck” before entering his apartment and greeting Sisky.

Steph: No, no, I’m not.
Gabby: Good, good, now come in, I’m sure there’s a lot you need to tell me!
Steph: And a lot you need to tell me.

We got up en entered. She immediately led me to William’s room and locked us in it. She sat on the bed and I did the same.

Gabby: Why did you literally hang up when we called you?
Steph: Oh, Marie was on my front porch.

And I told her everything from there. She interrupted a couple times. Like when I told her that Mike came drunk she shouted a big loud “WHAT?” or when I told her that my mom hit him with a pan on the head she winced and said “ouch!”. As I finished, someone knocked at the door and I hear a feminine voice shout.

? : GABBY, NOW GET HER OUT OF THERE, I WANT TO MEET HER!

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William: So I see you’re taking advantage of me while I’m sleeping?

If it was possible, I became even redder. I push my head against his chest, hiding it.

Steph: Mhh-mm. What can I say? You’re too comfy.
William: Well, I must say it was a nice way to wake up.
Steph: I’m making up for the morning I awoke you from jumping on your bed.
William: Haha.

I didn’t move and he continued to gently rub my back, going slowly down until the small of my back, and then going up ever so slowly to the nape of my neck, finishing by playing with my hair.  I felt like I was about to melt. The way he touches me is taking me to the edges of my self-control. I shivered and felt him smile against my head.  I wonder if I had the tiniest bit of the effect he had on me on him.

Steph: Thank you, William, for bringing me back here.
William: It was my pleasure, besides; I think Gabby is enjoying your company very much.
Steph: See, that’s what I love about you guys, you barely know me and still you make me feel as if I knew you since forever.  You can’t imagine how grateful I am. I owe you so much. You saved me.
William: We all need someone to save us sometimes, Steph, you owe me nothing.
Steph: William… Thank you so much.

I held him tighter.

Steph: I have one question, though.
William: Haha, okay. Go for it.
Steph: How did you know I needed to be saved?
William: Well, I didn’t notice immediately, at first, I mean, I was just giving you back your wallet, but-

I again mentally thanked heaven for making me drop my wallet.

William: … I don’t know, you just seemed so sad. Only by the way you were sitting on that bench, facing the ground, head in your hands.  And when you looked up at me, it was all clear.  Your eyes. I can’t exactly say I read through them, no, your eyes are unreadable, but your eyes had a certain expression in them… I’m not sure. All I knew is that I should try to cheer you up a little.
Steph:  Maybe you just saw the redness of my eyelids, due to a night of constant crying in the bus.
William: No, no. It was in your eyes. You have special eyes.
Steph: They’re brown; nothing is special in brown coloured eyes.

Okay, exept for William’s eyes.

William: No, Stephanie, it’s not their colour.
Steph: What, my eyes are an open book on how I feel?
William: No, it’s exactly the contrary.
Steph: Humm… Okay. You mean they were empty?
William: No, no, even then, your eyes were full of life, it’s just… You have this… faculty to pierce through people with them. You’re not scared to stare right into people’s eyes.  And still, you’re extremely shy.  So to the others, they are unreachable. It’s like you keep them unreadable because you’re afraid.
Steph: Afraid of what?
William: Of showing your feelings. Maybe it’s because you’re afraid of being hurt again…
Steph: …

Maybe.  People never told me about my eyes but it seemed so obvious to William… He says he can’t read through them but still, that’s exactly what he did!

Steph: I think you’re mistaking.
William: What do you mean?
Steph: How can you say I’m unreadable after saying all that stuff?
William: I don’t know… It was just a hypothesis…
Steph: Quite one, indeed.  But what is slightly frightening, is that you are right. But I can’t explain how you got it all right by… You can’t just have seen that through my eyes! And you say they’re unreadable, it doesn’t make sense.
William: See? That’s what I said about them. They’re special. I don’t know how to explain it. You can hide everything you want, but not the strongest feelings.
Steph: How can you do that?
William: What?
Steph: Analyse people in just one glimpse?
William: Haha, it didn’t take me only one glimpse. I didn’t understand at first, but the more time I spend with you, the more I seem to understand you better.
Steph: Aww William! You’re so cheesy!
William: Ahem! Excuse me!
Steph: But I love it.
William: That’s better. Now come here.
Steph: I’m already as close as one can be of you William Beckett!
William: Aahh, I’m so glad you’re back into my life Stephanie Paris!
Steph: And I’m glad you brought me back into it…

I crawled up and kissed him on the cheek. He smiled.

William: Are you blushing?
Steph: That’s the first thing that pops into your mind when I kiss you!
William: Ohh, don’t take me wrong, I love it when you’re nervous.
Steph: I’m not!
William: You know you are.

He took me by the waist and lay me on top of him.  He replaced a few strands of hair behind my ear and  placed his arms around my shoulders, allowing mine to snake around his waist, as I happily lay my head back onto his chest, eager to hear his heartbeat again.  He sighed contently and kissed the top of my head.  The now familiar sensation of butterflies bursting in my stomach came instantly.

Steph: Okay, maybe I am a little.

William chuckled.