[Max's POV]

The day of the tour came and we hit the road early in the morning.

Erin seemed pretty calm and was just staring out the window.

I smiled and slightly knocked at the door edge.

She shot up as if she had zoned out and looked behind at me.

"Sorry. Didn't mean to scare you," i said.

"Its okay. And you didnt scare me. I was just distracted," she said.

"Oh, ok. So, you excited?" i asked as i slowly took a seat next to her so I wouldn't startle her like Ronnie accidentally did when he met her. I still am wondering about that.

"Nervous, actually. What does a merch girl do?" she asked.

"Well, its actually pretty easy. Just sell shirts, CDs, all that we got, answer any questions, pretty much a VIP employee if you want to call it that," i said.

"Oh, well... I think i can do that," she said a bit encouraged.

"That's the spirit. Oh, and once in a while, there will be rude fans. Don't let them get to you, okay? Whatever happens, just come to one of us, okay?" I said.

She nodded a bit. "Okay. I just hope I don't mess anything up," she said.

"Relax. You'll do great. Our merch guy, Cole, will help you," i said.

"Okay, good. And, what about the shows? What are they like??" she asked.

"HUge, loud, insane, occasional chick flashing us.... Yeah that pretty much covers it. You'll be at the side stage with Leila where its safe," I said, shrugging.

She giggled lightly.

"Wow," she said. "Thank you, Max. What you're doing for me is just too much kindness from you."

"You're a great girl, and you need someone by your side," I said. "Also, because you remind me of someone I once knew, who was really special to me."

"Really?" She asked. "Who?"

"Well, i dont really like talking about it much, but let's just say she's in a better place now," i said sadly.

I then feel Erin gently hug me.

"i'm sorry, Max," she said.

I carefully hug her back gently. "Don't be. its okay."

"Hey guys! Get your shit together! We're almost to the hotel!!' The tour manager called form the front lounge.

"Come on. Let's get our stuff," I said as we got up to get our things.