Don't Speak, No Use for Words. Lie in My Arms, Sleep Secure
"Would you like to go out on a date with me?"
‘Shh... quiet, you might piss somebody off. Like me, motherfucker, you've been at it for too long’ rang Matt’s voice.
I groaned and stretched out my limbs before rolling over and switching my alarm off. I sat up and swung my legs over the bed and stood up before making my way into my conjoined bathroom. I switched on the water and waited for it to warm up before stripping my clothes off and hopping in.
Once I was out of the shower, I switched on my iPod docking station and put my phone on shuffle. ‘Paradise City’ by Guns N Roses filled the air and I swayed my hips to the beat as I got started on my make-up and hair.
I’m Asher Reid Seward. That’s right, I said Seward. I’m the younger sister of Johnny Seward, bassist of Avenged Sevenfold. I own a tattoo studio called ‘Bleeding Heart’. I started it up once I left college after studying Art for two years and it’s my baby. I wouldn’t trade it for the world.
I walked into my closet and grabbed some clothes before changing into them. “Yo Ash, you up?” A voice asked on the opposite side of my bedroom door.
“Yeah Johnny, I’m coming. Hang on,” I replied, grabbing my jacket, car and house keys, wallet and phone.
I opened my bedroom door to find my brother leaning against the wall. “Morning sis.”
“Morning short shit,” I said with smirk.
He flipped me off and trudged down the stairs with me in tow.
“Brian and Zacky are gonna meet us at the tattoo studio. I think since I’m getting some new ink they wanted to see if you could squeeze them in today.”
“I can squeeze one in but I can get Storm and Roxi to squeeze you and Zacky in. They have a few appointments this afternoon but nothing this morning. I’ll send a text to them asking to come in.”
“Alright, let’s go,”
I grabbed an apple and chased after my brother. He opened the garage and we both climbed into his 1970 Dodge Charger RT.
“So how did Brian go with Michelle last night?” I asked.
“Not so well. He went over and of course shit hit the fan. They’re pretty much over. Why don’t you just tell him how you feel?”
I let out a snort and began having a choking fit. “Excuse me?” I croaked.
“Asher, I know that you’re in love with Brian. Why don’t you just tell him already?”
I rolled my eyes. “I don’t want to ruin our friendship Johnny and he’d never be into me.”
“What makes you say that?”
“Johnny, have you seen his previous girlfriends? Blonde hair, fake tits, no tattoos and so bimbo like. Including Michelle! I’m the complete opposite. Black hair, average size boobs, tattoos galore and so un-bimbo like.”
“You have a point there but he has feelings for you, that I know Ash. All he does is talk about you when you’re not around. He lights up when you walk into a room. He may not realize it yet but he wills Ash.”
I let out another sigh and looked out the window. “I doubt it.”
***
When we arrived at the tattoo studio, I found Matt, Zacky, Brian, Storm and Roxi standing outside waiting for me. “What’s up bitches?” I screamed as I climbed out of the car.
“Just waiting for your skinny ass to get here,” Brian said with a smirk.
I walked up to him and nudged him with my hip. “I have a perfect ass.”
“That you do baby.”
Johnny sighed. “Please, just go get a room and fuck already! Just get rid of that sexual tension already. There’s a hotel across the road y’know.”
I flipped him off and pulled my work keys from my pocket before unlocking the back door. I walked in and turned on the lights, grinning as I looked around the studio.
It didn’t matter how many times I walked in here, I still light up like a kid at Christmas.
A few minutes later, Storm and Roxi walked in. “Morning boss, what’s up?” Roxi asked, dumping her gear on the counter and hugging each of the guys.
“The guys need new ink. I can’t do all three. Arin’s coming in at 10 to get some more ink. He just has some errands to do first so I can do Bri but I need you and Storm to do Zacky and Johnny. They have to meet Larry in a few hours for a meeting regarding the new tour.”
“Alright, give us a few to set up then we’ll get started.” Storm replied, smiling at Johnny.
He looked at ground and blushed.
We all went to our separate work station and started to set up. I felt hands wrap around my waist and I knew exactly who it was. I recognized his scent. Marlboros and cologne. “So you want to do me huh?” He asked, nuzzling my neck.
“Ugh, Bri, I meant your tattoos loser. Get off me and sit down; otherwise I won’t give you any new ink.”
He pouted and sat down. “Alright, so what do you want done?”
“I just want to finish off my sleeve. Do what you want, just make it horror looking, please?”
“Okay, give me a few minutes to draw something up, okay?”
He nodded and pulled his phone out.
***
“Take off your shirt,” I muttered, slipping on a pair of purple latex gloves.
“Ooh, not even been on a date yet and we’ve already reached second base.”
“Shut up.” I replied with a sigh.
He slipped off his shirt and sat sideways, staring at the wall. I rubbed some numbing gel on his arm and picked up the stencil before placing it on his bicep and smoothing it out.
I pulled it off and motioned for him to check it out in the mirror. He stood up and took a few steps before stopping in front of a floor length mirror. “Wow that looks cool. I can’t wait to see the finish product.”
“Well, sit your damn ass on the chair so I can get started.”
“Don’t you mean my sexy damn ass?” he asked with a smirk.
“In your dreams Haner.”
“Every night baby girl. Every night.”
***
“And…we’re done.” I muttered, placing the tattoo gun back on the bench and ripping the gloves off my hands.
Brian stood up and walked over to the mirror. “Whoa, that’s better than before. Fucking hell you’re good.”
I gave him a smile and shrugged. “Thanks Ash. How much do I owe you?”
“It’s on the house.”
“You sure?”
I nodded. “Yeah Bri but first and last time.”
Brian grinned and wrapped his arm around her shoulders. “Thanks baby girl.”
“You’re welcome.”
I pulled away and started fixing up my work station when I heard the door open.
“HEY BITCHES!!!! IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII’MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM BBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAACCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!”
I looked up just in time to see my best friend Revolver jump onto Brian’s back.
“Oof…what the fuck?!”
“Bri bear!!!! Don’t tell me you got weak over the years?”
“REVIE!!! I didn’t think you would be here till next week!”
“Meh, I took my finals a week early. I had to come back to Orange County!”
“Shouldn’t have left them,” I spoke.
“SSSSSSIIIIIIIIIIIISSSSSSSSSSSSSSSYYYYYYYYY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!” She squealed as she took a running start towards me, attaching her arms and legs, knocking us down in the process. “IAMNEVEREVEREVEREVEREVERLEAVINGYOUAGAIN! ORIWILLDRAGYOURHAPPYASSWITHME!!!!” She squealed.
“Is it sad I actually understood that?” I muttered.
I heard chuckling and Revolver got up off me.
“HI YA JC!!!! DID YA MISS ME?!”
We all stared at Revolver for a moment till she busted out laughed. “Hahahahahahaha….that rhymed!”
We all laughed.
“Yup, still that insane girl I remember!”
“HEY! I wasn’t gone that long Brian Elwin!”
He sent her a death glare. Revolver sent him a smirk in return.
“ASHER!! Are you going to let her talk to me like that?” Brian whinged.
I shrugged. “Yes, yes I am!”
“HA!” Revolver retorted.
She was about to say something else when Arin walked through the door. “Hey guys, sorry I’m late.”
“Arin! I will not tolerate your tardiness anymore!” I yelled at him, a playful smirk gracing itself across my face.
Arin nervously chuckled, rubbing the back of his neck.
“Uh…traffic?”
I let out a laugh. “Sure, sure. Whatever helps you sleep at night. Ready to get started?”
“Yeah, let’s get to it.”
***
“Damnit Ash, you love to torture me!” Arin whinged.
After me tattooing him for the past 3 hours, the pain must’ve been getting to him.
“Yeah, she likes to do that to me all the time too man,” Brian said, winking at me.
My jaw dropped open. “MOTHERFUCKER!” I screeched, throwing a roll of saran wrap at his head.
He wasn’t paying attention and got hit in the head, which made me smile.
“HEY! WATCH THE HAIR! JC CONTROL YOUR SISTER DAMNIT!”
“Hey man, you’re the one screwing with her. You control her!” Johnny shot back, not even looking up from the tattoo magazine he was reading.
“I missed this.” Revolver said with a grin.
Arin cocked his head to the side and arched an eyebrow. “Who are you?” He asked.
“That, my dear Arin, is my bestest friend ever!” I grinned.
“Aw, Ash! I thought WE were bestest friends ever!” Arin muttered with a pout.
“Sorry Arin, you’re getting kicked to the curb. Just kidding! I love you Arin!”
“Yeah, yeah. Are you done yet?”
“Just finished Mr impatient pants!” I muttered, putting my tattoo gun on the counter. I grabbed some tissues and cleaned his tattoo, removing the excess ink from his arm.
Arin stood up and looked into the mirror with a grin. “Damn Asher, that looks total bad ass! I’m in the need of some new ink! Hey! That rhymed. I’m in a rhyming mood!” Revolver said grinning.
“So bestest friend ever, do you have a name?”
“Uh….y-yeah. Revolver. But these baboons-,”
I gave her a look that said I’d kill her in her sleep if she continued saying that sentence.
“Minus Ash, call me Revie.”
“Well, it’s nice to meet you Revie. I’m Arin.” He replied, holding his right hand out.
She smiled at him and took his right hand into hers and shook it.
***
Four hours later, I did a naughty and rang up my last appointment and rescheduled for tomorrow, telling Storm and Roxi to do the same thing, so we could hang out at Matt’s house. The boys had just finished their meeting with Larry and we were still yet to tell Revie that Arin was Jimmy’s replacement.
It still hurt for Revie. Jimmy was the only family she had left and when he was gone, Revie had no one but me and the guys. She didn’t stick around long. She moved to the East Coast to go college and we hadn’t seen each other in a year before she came back for a holiday. Then she went back to finish her last year of school and now she’s back…and I couldn’t be happier.
“Hey Ash,” A voice asked, pulling me out of my thoughts.
I looked up and grinned. “Hey Mattie, where have you been all day?”
He shrugged. “Around. I had some stuff to do. That’s why I wasn’t at the tattoo studio.”
I smiled and leaned against his chest, hugging him tightly. “Are you alright Mattie?” I asked.
“Y-yeah, just tired.”
“I’m not surprised. I mean you and the guys were working day and night on the new album and obviously your body is still in that routine.”
Matt gave a small smile and interlaced his fingers with mine. “Yeah, you’re probably right. Asher…can I ask you something?”
“Sure Mattie, what’s up?”
“I’ve been meaning to ask you this for a while…but would you like to go out on a date with me?”
I looked up at him in surprise.
“I’m sorry. I shouldn’t have asked.”
“N-no Mattie, it’s fine but yes, I’ll go on a date with you.”
I groaned and stretched out my limbs before rolling over and switching my alarm off. I sat up and swung my legs over the bed and stood up before making my way into my conjoined bathroom. I switched on the water and waited for it to warm up before stripping my clothes off and hopping in.
Once I was out of the shower, I switched on my iPod docking station and put my phone on shuffle. ‘Paradise City’ by Guns N Roses filled the air and I swayed my hips to the beat as I got started on my make-up and hair.
I’m Asher Reid Seward. That’s right, I said Seward. I’m the younger sister of Johnny Seward, bassist of Avenged Sevenfold. I own a tattoo studio called ‘Bleeding Heart’. I started it up once I left college after studying Art for two years and it’s my baby. I wouldn’t trade it for the world.
I walked into my closet and grabbed some clothes before changing into them. “Yo Ash, you up?” A voice asked on the opposite side of my bedroom door.
“Yeah Johnny, I’m coming. Hang on,” I replied, grabbing my jacket, car and house keys, wallet and phone.
I opened my bedroom door to find my brother leaning against the wall. “Morning sis.”
“Morning short shit,” I said with smirk.
He flipped me off and trudged down the stairs with me in tow.
“Brian and Zacky are gonna meet us at the tattoo studio. I think since I’m getting some new ink they wanted to see if you could squeeze them in today.”
“I can squeeze one in but I can get Storm and Roxi to squeeze you and Zacky in. They have a few appointments this afternoon but nothing this morning. I’ll send a text to them asking to come in.”
“Alright, let’s go,”
I grabbed an apple and chased after my brother. He opened the garage and we both climbed into his 1970 Dodge Charger RT.
“So how did Brian go with Michelle last night?” I asked.
“Not so well. He went over and of course shit hit the fan. They’re pretty much over. Why don’t you just tell him how you feel?”
I let out a snort and began having a choking fit. “Excuse me?” I croaked.
“Asher, I know that you’re in love with Brian. Why don’t you just tell him already?”
I rolled my eyes. “I don’t want to ruin our friendship Johnny and he’d never be into me.”
“What makes you say that?”
“Johnny, have you seen his previous girlfriends? Blonde hair, fake tits, no tattoos and so bimbo like. Including Michelle! I’m the complete opposite. Black hair, average size boobs, tattoos galore and so un-bimbo like.”
“You have a point there but he has feelings for you, that I know Ash. All he does is talk about you when you’re not around. He lights up when you walk into a room. He may not realize it yet but he wills Ash.”
I let out another sigh and looked out the window. “I doubt it.”
***
When we arrived at the tattoo studio, I found Matt, Zacky, Brian, Storm and Roxi standing outside waiting for me. “What’s up bitches?” I screamed as I climbed out of the car.
“Just waiting for your skinny ass to get here,” Brian said with a smirk.
I walked up to him and nudged him with my hip. “I have a perfect ass.”
“That you do baby.”
Johnny sighed. “Please, just go get a room and fuck already! Just get rid of that sexual tension already. There’s a hotel across the road y’know.”
I flipped him off and pulled my work keys from my pocket before unlocking the back door. I walked in and turned on the lights, grinning as I looked around the studio.
It didn’t matter how many times I walked in here, I still light up like a kid at Christmas.
A few minutes later, Storm and Roxi walked in. “Morning boss, what’s up?” Roxi asked, dumping her gear on the counter and hugging each of the guys.
“The guys need new ink. I can’t do all three. Arin’s coming in at 10 to get some more ink. He just has some errands to do first so I can do Bri but I need you and Storm to do Zacky and Johnny. They have to meet Larry in a few hours for a meeting regarding the new tour.”
“Alright, give us a few to set up then we’ll get started.” Storm replied, smiling at Johnny.
He looked at ground and blushed.
We all went to our separate work station and started to set up. I felt hands wrap around my waist and I knew exactly who it was. I recognized his scent. Marlboros and cologne. “So you want to do me huh?” He asked, nuzzling my neck.
“Ugh, Bri, I meant your tattoos loser. Get off me and sit down; otherwise I won’t give you any new ink.”
He pouted and sat down. “Alright, so what do you want done?”
“I just want to finish off my sleeve. Do what you want, just make it horror looking, please?”
“Okay, give me a few minutes to draw something up, okay?”
He nodded and pulled his phone out.
***
“Take off your shirt,” I muttered, slipping on a pair of purple latex gloves.
“Ooh, not even been on a date yet and we’ve already reached second base.”
“Shut up.” I replied with a sigh.
He slipped off his shirt and sat sideways, staring at the wall. I rubbed some numbing gel on his arm and picked up the stencil before placing it on his bicep and smoothing it out.
I pulled it off and motioned for him to check it out in the mirror. He stood up and took a few steps before stopping in front of a floor length mirror. “Wow that looks cool. I can’t wait to see the finish product.”
“Well, sit your damn ass on the chair so I can get started.”
“Don’t you mean my sexy damn ass?” he asked with a smirk.
“In your dreams Haner.”
“Every night baby girl. Every night.”
***
“And…we’re done.” I muttered, placing the tattoo gun back on the bench and ripping the gloves off my hands.
Brian stood up and walked over to the mirror. “Whoa, that’s better than before. Fucking hell you’re good.”
I gave him a smile and shrugged. “Thanks Ash. How much do I owe you?”
“It’s on the house.”
“You sure?”
I nodded. “Yeah Bri but first and last time.”
Brian grinned and wrapped his arm around her shoulders. “Thanks baby girl.”
“You’re welcome.”
I pulled away and started fixing up my work station when I heard the door open.
“HEY BITCHES!!!! IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII’MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM BBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAACCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!”
I looked up just in time to see my best friend Revolver jump onto Brian’s back.
“Oof…what the fuck?!”
“Bri bear!!!! Don’t tell me you got weak over the years?”
“REVIE!!! I didn’t think you would be here till next week!”
“Meh, I took my finals a week early. I had to come back to Orange County!”
“Shouldn’t have left them,” I spoke.
“SSSSSSIIIIIIIIIIIISSSSSSSSSSSSSSSYYYYYYYYY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!” She squealed as she took a running start towards me, attaching her arms and legs, knocking us down in the process. “IAMNEVEREVEREVEREVEREVERLEAVINGYOUAGAIN! ORIWILLDRAGYOURHAPPYASSWITHME!!!!” She squealed.
“Is it sad I actually understood that?” I muttered.
I heard chuckling and Revolver got up off me.
“HI YA JC!!!! DID YA MISS ME?!”
We all stared at Revolver for a moment till she busted out laughed. “Hahahahahahaha….that rhymed!”
We all laughed.
“Yup, still that insane girl I remember!”
“HEY! I wasn’t gone that long Brian Elwin!”
He sent her a death glare. Revolver sent him a smirk in return.
“ASHER!! Are you going to let her talk to me like that?” Brian whinged.
I shrugged. “Yes, yes I am!”
“HA!” Revolver retorted.
She was about to say something else when Arin walked through the door. “Hey guys, sorry I’m late.”
“Arin! I will not tolerate your tardiness anymore!” I yelled at him, a playful smirk gracing itself across my face.
Arin nervously chuckled, rubbing the back of his neck.
“Uh…traffic?”
I let out a laugh. “Sure, sure. Whatever helps you sleep at night. Ready to get started?”
“Yeah, let’s get to it.”
***
“Damnit Ash, you love to torture me!” Arin whinged.
After me tattooing him for the past 3 hours, the pain must’ve been getting to him.
“Yeah, she likes to do that to me all the time too man,” Brian said, winking at me.
My jaw dropped open. “MOTHERFUCKER!” I screeched, throwing a roll of saran wrap at his head.
He wasn’t paying attention and got hit in the head, which made me smile.
“HEY! WATCH THE HAIR! JC CONTROL YOUR SISTER DAMNIT!”
“Hey man, you’re the one screwing with her. You control her!” Johnny shot back, not even looking up from the tattoo magazine he was reading.
“I missed this.” Revolver said with a grin.
Arin cocked his head to the side and arched an eyebrow. “Who are you?” He asked.
“That, my dear Arin, is my bestest friend ever!” I grinned.
“Aw, Ash! I thought WE were bestest friends ever!” Arin muttered with a pout.
“Sorry Arin, you’re getting kicked to the curb. Just kidding! I love you Arin!”
“Yeah, yeah. Are you done yet?”
“Just finished Mr impatient pants!” I muttered, putting my tattoo gun on the counter. I grabbed some tissues and cleaned his tattoo, removing the excess ink from his arm.
Arin stood up and looked into the mirror with a grin. “Damn Asher, that looks total bad ass! I’m in the need of some new ink! Hey! That rhymed. I’m in a rhyming mood!” Revolver said grinning.
“So bestest friend ever, do you have a name?”
“Uh….y-yeah. Revolver. But these baboons-,”
I gave her a look that said I’d kill her in her sleep if she continued saying that sentence.
“Minus Ash, call me Revie.”
“Well, it’s nice to meet you Revie. I’m Arin.” He replied, holding his right hand out.
She smiled at him and took his right hand into hers and shook it.
***
Four hours later, I did a naughty and rang up my last appointment and rescheduled for tomorrow, telling Storm and Roxi to do the same thing, so we could hang out at Matt’s house. The boys had just finished their meeting with Larry and we were still yet to tell Revie that Arin was Jimmy’s replacement.
It still hurt for Revie. Jimmy was the only family she had left and when he was gone, Revie had no one but me and the guys. She didn’t stick around long. She moved to the East Coast to go college and we hadn’t seen each other in a year before she came back for a holiday. Then she went back to finish her last year of school and now she’s back…and I couldn’t be happier.
“Hey Ash,” A voice asked, pulling me out of my thoughts.
I looked up and grinned. “Hey Mattie, where have you been all day?”
He shrugged. “Around. I had some stuff to do. That’s why I wasn’t at the tattoo studio.”
I smiled and leaned against his chest, hugging him tightly. “Are you alright Mattie?” I asked.
“Y-yeah, just tired.”
“I’m not surprised. I mean you and the guys were working day and night on the new album and obviously your body is still in that routine.”
Matt gave a small smile and interlaced his fingers with mine. “Yeah, you’re probably right. Asher…can I ask you something?”
“Sure Mattie, what’s up?”
“I’ve been meaning to ask you this for a while…but would you like to go out on a date with me?”
I looked up at him in surprise.
“I’m sorry. I shouldn’t have asked.”
“N-no Mattie, it’s fine but yes, I’ll go on a date with you.”
Notes
Here's chapter two of my first ever Avenged Sevenfold co-write. To be honest, I'm really glad that it's with Syn.Deep.In.My.Blood :)I know that Brian doesn't have that tattooed on him but in his story, he does.
Hope you guys enjoyed it :)
~AvengedfoREVer6661
Thanks. I'm hoping to have the next chapter up soon. =)
12/26/13