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Animosity In The Ranks

Chapter 16

The next morning you woke up when the alarm on your cell phone went off, as you woke up groggily you thanked whatever it was that made you set the alarm. You opened your eyes slowly, groaning in the process, and looked around you. During the night you had curled up more into Jeph, your head was resting on his chest, and you were sort of lying on him since he had turned to hold you better.

You smiled up at his still slightly snoring form, his head was lolled to the side, resting on the arm rest and pillow behind his head and his mouth was slightly open. It was cute, a word you rarely used, but fit too perfectly not to be used.

"Well guess this is something," you thought to yourself.

You scooted out of his arm carefully, making sure not to wake him up in the process. Once out of his arms you went about making a new batch of coffee before going upstairs to get ready for work. After showering you 80's-arized your hair, still laughing at how much crap you put into it. You tied a bandana around your head pulling some hair over it and some bangs as well. Hair finished you threw on some heavy black eyeliner and red eye shadow to top it all off. You threw on a black bra and long red tank top that went down past your hips. Next you threw on a frayed jean skirt that came mid way down your thighs and a pair of black leggings that stopped mid calf. You slipped on some red flats that had a bow on the top, along with a black skull and cross bones. You threw on a bunch of red, yellow and black strings of beads and large bangles of the three same colors. You grabbed a yellow cloth bag and made your way downstairs, following the glorious smell of fresh coffee. As you walked into the kitchen you saw Jeph sitting at the island, hot cup of coffee steaming in his hands.

"Here ya go," he said, holding out a cup to you.

"Thank you kindly," you said excepting the cup and taking a sip of the scalding hot liquid.

"Work today?" Jeph asked.

"Of course, like always. I'm thinking about quitting and becoming a rock star. I like your schedule much better than mine," you said, taking another sip before digging around on your counter for a pack of cigarettes.

"I don't know about that. Ours gets pretty awful sometimes, all the touring can get to you. I'm not gonna lie, it's the best thing in the world and I wouldn't trade it for the world, but still. And the fans can be crazy sometimes," Jeph replied.

"I can understand that a bit. I've got my own," you said lighting a cigarette and passing one to him.

"I know, I'm one," he said smiling as he accepted the smoke and grabbed a lighter from the counter.

"Aww shucks Jepha," you teased, nudging him with your shoulder.

"So what are your plans for the day?" you asked him.

"Meh, I don't know really. We're taking sort of a mini vacation, and to Bert that means partying like there's no tomorrow all night long and sleeping all day. But I don't know for me," he replied shrugging his shoulders and taking a long drag.

"Well if you don't feel like doing shit you can lounge here all day and watch the tube. There's an extra key in the flower pot here on the counter if ya feel like headin out. If not that's fine," you said, finishing your coffee.

"Raid your fridge and watch nothing but t.v. all day? Without Bert around to bug me? Sounds like a plan to me. You dont mind?" he asked.

"No. I offered it to you because I was against the idea. Of course I don't care. Just don't throw a rager while I'm at work. Well you can, just don't trash the place too bad," you said placing your cup down and grabbing your keys and purse.

"I'm off like a bride's nightie," you said standing up.

"Have a good one," Jeph said standing up and giving you a peck on the cheek.

"Oh yeah," you said sarcastically.
-xXx-
When you arrived at work you were whistling as you entered the back and put your stuff away before getting your area ready for the day.

"Uh oh, someone got laid again," Zarin teased when he heard your whistling.

"No actually I didn't," you replied smugly.

"Win the lottery?" Cares asked.

"Nope," you said, checking the levels of your ink.

"Start doing drugs?" Ryan asked.

"No dip shit," you said throwing a plastic glove at him.

"Remember to take the happy pills your doctor prescribed all those years ago?" Greg asked.

"No for the last time. Why is everyone so interested?" you asked as you went to the front to look over your list of clients.

"Because you're whistling Kales Mae," Lexi said from her chair.

"What?" you asked perplexed.

"You were whistling. You know the thing where your purse your lips together and blow through them, creating little noises? In your case badly off key noises," Zarin said.

You stopped and looked up from the books.

"Oh," you said, as you realized you were.

"So what happened to change the blunt bitchy person we've all come to love and adore?" Greg asked.

"I don't know. I mean Jeph came over last night," you said shrugging your shoulder as you went back to the book.

"For a hair cut, that's nothing new," Cares pointed out.

"Yeah, and then he stayed the night," you said nonchalantly.

"What?" all your coworkers yelled.

"Nothing happened like that you sickos. We stayed up all night watching movies, pigging out on popcorn and beer," you explained.

"Reminds me of high school love," Cares swooned in her chair.

"Mine were never like that in high school, so I can't agree with you there," you replied.

"That's all?" Lexi asked carefully.

"Yeah it is, get your mind out of the gutter. I mean we held hands a little and fell asleep on the couch together, but that's it," you said as you returned to your chair, holding a few of the sketch ideas some of your clients had left behind so you could look them over.

"Ah ha, I knew it! You've got a thing for Jeph. I knew Kris was nothing but a one night fling turned friend," Zarin yelled as he jumped up and down.

"Flamer," you teased.

"Old maid," he teased back.

You stuck your tongue out at him in response.

"So what are your plans for tonight?" Ryan asked.

"I don't know. He's crashing at my place all day. Maybe he'll be there when I get home, maybe not. It's not like there is anything between us," you said, going over the sketches that you had modified a bit.

"Uh huh, sure," Lexi teased.

"Whatever," you replied as you heard the bell jingle on the door as the first person of the day came in.
-xXx-
Your day went fairly smoothly, and you felt fairly accomplished with the work you did that day. One guy who had been coming in for visit after visit came in again. You were doing an intricate piece on his back, his entire back. It was huge piece and you were doing it bit by bit. You thought is was going to turn out beautiful when you were all done, and working on it always made your day better when he came in.

You cringed when you heard the door slam open and a familiar impish cackle sound through the parlor. Everyone looked up, including the people sitting around waiting, at the noise, but you already knew who it was.

"Kales!" the loud person shouted as they ran at you for a flying hug.

Luckily you were prepared and put down your needle so as not to have repeat of the Zacky experience. You engulfed the person in a hug, squeezing him back. He may be dirty, but he was still a good friend of yours.

"Heya Bert," you said as you let the singer go.

"Sooo, what are ya doin?" Bert asked as he dropped to the floor and sat.

"Riding an elephant. What does it look like?" you asked sarcastically.

"Elephants are fun," Bert shouted.

You laughed, it was nice to see him again, it always meant wild and interesting times. That sort of stuff just seemed to follow him wherever he went, and hilarity was always likely to ensue. But it was even funnier looking at some of the clients reactions. I mean this was California, this was L.A., people were use to seeing stars and musicians all over the place. But to have one sitting on the floor of a tattoo parlor like it was nothing, while he drummed something out on his leg, was slightly unusual. And you could tell by the shocked expressions on people's faces. You decided that you were glad that you didn't have the stardom that came with being a musician, the bit you had was enough for you to handle as it was, you didn't know if you could handle any more.

"Yes. Yes, that they are," you said, returning to your work, knowing he would occupy himself till he got bored.

Notes

Yay Bert!
He's my favorite!
Besides Jimmy!

Comments

Out of all the fanfics this is the one I've read through 3 times through all 108 chapters. This is one of the best Zacky fics I've read and I still hope it'll be continued one day ; v; a very good read for any Zacky fan.

Tipikly Tipikly
5/3/18

Annnd new chapters....now?! Lol please.

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11/10/17

Update, please!! I love this so much!!!!

Holly Holly
12/24/16

I need moar!!!!

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2/4/15

OMG PLEASE UPDATE!!!! <3 this story!

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9/3/14