I walked into the shop. Zoe looked up at me. For some reason she seemed upset. "Hey Zoe," I said.

She looked up at me. "Hey," she mumbled.

"What's going on," I asked.

"You're not pissed off at me for last night," she asked.

I shook my head. "No I would rather Brian be with you that any other person. You're a great girl. You deserve it," I said happily. "But I can't say I wasn't jealous, but Brian actually came out and talked to me and made a lot of it better," I told her.

"I saw you run out crying," she said walking up to me.

"Yeah it was everything with Zack and then seeing you with Brian just pushed it to the edge," I told her.

"If you don't want me to be with him I won't," she said.

"No I want you to be with him because maybe you are someone that can help him get over me," I told her.

She nodded and smiled. "Thanks Lex," she said giving me a hug.

"I'll be back at my station. Do I have anybody coming in today," I asked her.

"Um I think so. I didn't really look this morning cause I just got here not too long ago," she said.

"Oh okay," I said walking away.

I walked into my station and sat down. Why did I seem fine with her and Brian being together, I thought. Last night I was completely hurt by it. Maybe Zack is really what I need. Zoe walked in. "You sure you're okay with it," she asked one more time.

I nodded. "Yes Zoe," I said.

"Okay well then he's coming in today," she said.

I nodded. "Okay," I said. I'm gonna probably see a lot of Brian now. I don't know if that's a good thing or a bad thing. Zoe walked out because she heard the door open.

"Lex you got a client," she yelled. I jumped to my feet and walked out. This girl just in her twenties wanted a tattoo representing love. It was the Chinese symbol. After I finished her up I walked out to the front. Brian was there talking to Zoe.

"Hey Bri," I said happily. He waved at me with a smile.

"How are you," he asked.

"I'm really good actually," I told him. "Hey Zee's probably gonna come in if that's okay," I told Zoe.

"Yeah fine with me I don't give a shit," she said laughing. I gave them both a smile and walked back to my station and called Zack.

"Hey Lex," he said happily.

"Hey Zee I was..." he cut me off.

"Hold that thought and walk out of your station," he said.

"Okay," I said confused. I walked out and saw him standing there. I hung up the phone and walked up to him.

"Surprise," he said happily. I gave him a huge hug. I don't know why I was so happy to see him. It felt like it's been ages even though it's been only a couple hours. "Whoa hey Brian why are you here," Zack asked him. He pointed at Zoe. "Ohh yeah you guys are together now," he said laughing. They both nodded. Zack and I walked back to my station.

He hung out there all day while I did three more clients. It was great having him in there. It was cool having the clients say "oh my god you're Zacky Vengeance from Avenged Sevenfold". The day went pretty quick. Zoe left earlier than me cause her and Brian were going out I guess but me and Zack didn't leave until ten that night. I told Zee goodbye because I was way tired and exhausted. He could see it so he just told me he would see me tomorrow. I drove home and went straight to bed.

-Few Weeks Later-

The past few weeks were pretty good. Zee and I were actually becoming a couple. The same went for Zoe and Brian. They were never apart. Sarah ended up leaving Johnny because of everything that happened between me and her. She was still pissed off at me and moved back with her mom. Val and I got our friendship back and it was just as good as before. We all were having a small get together at Matt's because they had to talk to all of us.

"So what did you guys have to talk about," I asked.

"Um well we're going back on tour," Matt said. My heart ached for this time. I had no idea how I was gonna cope with Zee being away same with Zoe.

"Really," I asked.

"Yeah we're doing a world tour," Zack said.

I looked at him. "Well, have fun," I sighed.

"Lex it's not that bad," Val said.

I shrugged my shoulders. "I have no idea how bad it will be," I said.

"When are you guys going," I asked.

"We leave next week," Jimmy told me.

"Well then let's make the rest of the time you guys are here the best," I said happily.

"Yeah," everyone yelled. We started a round of drinks and just sat around. Matt started playing his XBOX and Val watched him. Brian and Zoe were talking about how this whole tour thing would work. Jimmy was terrorizing Johnny and Zack and I were sitting on the love seat. He put his arm around me.

"I'm gonna miss you," he murmured.

"I know I'm gonna miss you too," I told him looking into his hazel green eyes. He kissed me on my forehead and I laid on his shoulder.

We hung around Matt's for a few hours and got a buzz. Brian and Zoe already had left because of some reason I don't remember. Me and Zack left only because I didn't want to get totally fucked up tonight cause I had work early tomorrow due to a client that wanted a huge ass tattoo and I had no idea how long it would take. Zack drove me home. "I'm gonna stay with you if that's okay," he said.

I looked at him. "Why here," I said laughing. "My house is a piece of shit," I said continuing to laugh.

"I don't care where I am just as long as your there," he said sweetly. My cheeks turned red and I smiled. We got out of the car and walked into the house. I sat down on the couch and patted the seat next to me.

"Sit down," I told Zack. "Wait," I said jumping up. Zack sat down and I ran into the kitchen and got a couple beers and brought them back. "Here you go," I said happily.

I sat down and Zack and I started to talk. "You know we've been together for a month already," I said laughing.

"Really," he said.

"Mhmm," I said. He smiled and pressed his lips upon mine. I was caught off guard but I soon kissed him back. Our mouths moved together perfectly; our tongues dancing together. Zack placed his hand on the back of my neck and the kiss soon became even more passionate. I didn't think that could happen. I never felt so connected to someone. My mind lost train of thought when Zack's hand reached under my shirt and placed his hand on my back. Soon enough, our shirts were off and Zack's mouth was roaming everywhere. Zack stopped picked me up and literally carried me up to my room. I was laughing the whole way. "What are you doing," I asked. He gave me a smile and took me into my room. He laid me down and he started kissing my neck. Next thing I knew, we were having sex. It wasn’t my first time, but it was the best thing that has ever happened to me. I never felt so in love before. It never meant this much.

Zack laid there underneath the blanket with my head placed on his chest. He kissed my forehead. "Lex," he said. I looked up at him.

"Yeah," I said.

"I wanna tell you something," he said.

"Okay what," I asked. He sat up so I did too.

"This is cheesy but I have to tell you," he said.

"What is it," I said laughing.

"Well I think no wait I know this Lex but I love you," he said nervously. Why was he so nervous? He knew I loved him back. My heart fluttered at the words.

"I love you too," I said smiling. "Why are you so nervous," I asked.

"Well you're the first," he said.

"What do you mean the first," I asked.

"The first person I told I love you too and actually meant it," he said.

"Awe, Zee," I said wrapping my arms around him. I almost wanted to cry tears of joy. That was so sweet.

We laid back down and talked for another hour before officially falling asleep. So much for getting sleep ha. I woke up the next morning by the sound of my alarm. I turned it off and got up and jumped in the shower. I got out and pulled on some skinny jeans and a plain purple shirt. I pulled my hair back and put on my eyeliner and walked out. Zack was still sleeping so I walked over to him and gave him a kiss on his forehead. I wrote him a note saying I had to go to work he can stay here if he wanted or go home. I walked out and went to the shop.

I walked in. "Hey Zoe," I said happily. I was in a great mood.

"Hey Lex," she said.

"You seem very happy," she said.

I nodded. "I am," I told her.

"Why," she asked anxious to know.

"Well my client should be in in like two seconds so I'll tell you back there while I'm giving him the tat," I told her. She nodded and I walked back to my station and hurried to get everything in place.

"Lex clients here," Zoe yelled.

"Okay come on back," I yelled back. He already came in yesterday to have his tat drawn out so we were ready to get started. He wanted a portrait done of his mom that passed away. Zoe walked back there.

"So you gonna tell me," she asked.

"Yeah Kyle I'm gonna tell her a story," I said laughing. "It's pretty girly if you don't mind," I said laughing.

"Not at all," he said laughing.

"Okay well Zack and I stayed at Matt's for a while after you and Brian left. We actually left pretty early for it being us you know," I said laughing. "But anyway after Zack and I left he told me he wanted to stay with me and of course I said yeah seeing the fact they're going back on tour next week," I told her. "But we ended up having sex for the first time and that's not even the good part. He actually told me he loved me. Yes I know it's cheesy, but it meant a lot," I told her happily.

She laughed. "Oh you guys are so cute," she squealed.

"How are you and Brian doing," I asked her.

She sighed and sat down. "This is gonna be hard," she said.

"I know it is but me, you and Val can get through it together," I told her.

"Yeah I know I'm just not okay with him going out on the road not knowing if he'll cheat on me or not," she told me.

"Zoe, Brian won't cheat on you. I can promise you that," I told her. "Out of the years I've known him he's never cheated once," I told her.

"Well that's a relief, but I still have that feeling of being terrified," she said.

"I completely understand. See Zack has a past of cheating and at first I was scared about it until last night," I told her.

"Yeah well I'll let you finish up this kick ass tattoo," she said standing up.

"Okay Zoe. Don't worry about it," I told her. She smiled and walked out.

"Sorry Kyle," I said laughing.

"Well sounds like you have a problem on your hands," he said laughing.

I chuckled. "Na it'll be okay. It’s just having boyfriends in a famous band isn't all that great sometimes," I told him.

"What band," he asked.

"Avenged Sevenfold," I told him.

"What no fucking way," he said excited.

"Yeah," I said laughing.

"I grew up with Synyster Gates and now I'm dating Zacky Vengeance," I told him.

"That's fucking unbelievably awesome," he said.

"You a big fan," I asked.

"Fuck yeah! I've been a fan since ‘City of Evil’ came out," he told me.

"Well maybe Zack can come up real quick after I'm done," I told him.

"That would be fucking amazing," he told me.

I finished up his tattoo; all together it took five hours. It had to be the most complicated tattoo yet. It was really fun to do though. "Alright go check it out," I told Kyle. He stood up and walked over to the mirror.

"Oh my god I love it," he said. It was always a great feeling when they love your tattoos cause I mean your artwork is going to be on their body for the rest of their lives.

"Yay," I said happily. I pulled my phone out and called Zack.

"Hello," he answered.

"Hey Zee you still at the house," I asked.

"Yeah I actually just got up," he said laughing.

"Sounds like you," I said laughing.

"Did you need anything," he asked.

"Yeah I have a favor to ask of you," I told him.

"Okay what is it," he asked.

"Can you come up to the shop? My client Kyle just got a bad ass portrait done. The one I told you about. But Zoe and I were talking "girl" talk and he listened. But it turns out he's a big fan of you guys. So I was wondering if you would come up here and meet this guy," I told him.

"Well fuck yeah. I love meeting fans. I'll be there in a little," he said.

"Okay thank you," I told him.

"It's no problem. I love you," he said sweetly. Man not use to hearing those words.

"I love you too," I said hanging up. "He'll be here in a little if you wanna go wait out there," I told him.

"Sweet thank you so much," he said.

"No problem," I said with a smile.

About fifteen minutes later I heard the door open. I walked out and saw Zack standing there. I smiled at him. Kyle was so happy to meet him. I felt like I did a great deed. Zack talked to him for about an hour and I was working on another client's tattoo. It was gonna be another hard one. This girl wanted cherry blossoms starting from her ankle all the way up to her ribs. It wouldn't be hard to draw just time consuming. I probably wouldn't be home 'til ten that night, if not later.

After Zack was done with Kyle he came in and said he had to go get some stuff done. I told I wouldn't be home 'til late since he was gonna stay with me again. He gave me a kiss and left.

The rest of the day went by faster than I thought it would. The girl I was tattooing was very sweet. I had a fun time tattooing her. I left the shop at almost eleven. I drove home and pulled in the driveway. Zee's car was there thank god. I wanted to cuddle with him. Cheesy huh? I got out of the car and walked in the house.

"Zack," I called.

"I'm in the kitchen," he said. I walked back to the kitchen. It smelled good. Did he actually make dinner for me?

"What smells so good," I asked walking in the kitchen.

"I made you some steaks," he said.

"Aw you're so sweet," I said wrapping my arms around his neck. He gave me a kiss and we sat down and ate.

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The next week went by way to fast. I wasn't ready for them to leave on tour. It was going to be so long without seeing him. And there was always that fear. It was the morning that they were leaving. I got up and woke Zack up. I wanted to get as much time with him as I could. They were leaving around noon, so I woke him up at eight. We spent the whole morning together. And I tried to hold my emotions in but of course I failed.

It was time for him to head over to the bus. Of course, I went with him so I could drive his car back and everything.

"I'm gonna miss you," I told him choking on my tears.

"I will too Lex. I'll call you every day and everything I promise," he told me pulling me into a hug. The hug didn't last long enough. Matt walked up.

"Ready to go," he asked putting his hand on his shoulder.

Zack nodded. "Don't worry Lex it'll get easier. I promise," Matt told me. I shrugged my shoulders. He walked over and gave me a hug. "I'm pretty sure you guys will talk as much as you can, okay," he told me. I nodded. "Don't worry it's hard for me to leave Val I completely understand but you know what come see us at a concert if you really miss him," he told me.

"I'll try," I said. I walked back over to Zack and gave him one last hug and kiss. My eyes filled with tears.

"I love you never forget that okay," he said turning around and walking away.

I burst into tears. He looked back at me at the doorway of the bus. He waved at me, gave me a half smile and walked on. Zoe and Val walked over to me. We all stood there and waited for them to leave. Afterwards us three went out for drinks to get our mind off of everything.