Matthew Charles Sanders. That is the name of Ariel's savior. After leaving her abusive boyfriend, Justin, Ariel finds herself on permenant "Self-Destruct," mode. She smokes, she drinks, she does drugs and when she parties, she parties hard. After Ariel and her friends, Destinee and Ashlee get bored of Maricopa County, Arizona, they pack up and leave on a road trip, and end up stopping in a bar in Huntingbeach, California while on their way to Los Angeles. That night, in BeachFront Bar, she met the guy that would potentially save her life, and the friend's that would make it all happen.

But what will happen when Justin comes back into the picture? Will she be forced to leave the love of her life for someone who considers her property? Or will Matt fight to the death to keep Ariel in his arms?

Disclaimer: I do not own Avenged Sevenfold. If I did no one would ever see them again. Especially Zacky. :] I do, however, own this story and all of the other characters besides thuh boyz, please don't steal. Oh, and the credit for the title and the chapter names goes to Avenged with their song Dear God. Thanks, and enjoy!

1. Prologue

2. I Gave In.

3. Selfish Ways.

4. & How I Miss Someone To Hold.

5. When Hope Begins To Fade.

6. A Lonely Road.

7. Crossed Another Cold State Line.

8. Miles Away From Those I Love.

9. Purpose Hard To Find.

10. Dear God,

11. The Only Thing I Ask Of You.

12. When You're Much Too Far Away.

13. I Left Her When I Found Her.

14. Now I Wish I Had Stayed.

15. While The City Sleeps.

16. We All Need That Person Who Can Be...

17. Let's Make A New Start.

18. We Fell Apart.

19. Mad As Rabbits.

20. Shit Happens.