I silently thanked Jimmy for pulling me away from such an awkward situation. I walked silently behind Jimmy until he slowed down to walk with me.
"So what was that all about?" he asked.
"Huh?"
"Back there... what was that all about?"
"Oh... uhm... I wanted to talk to Gerard and tell him that what he did tonight wasn't cool and that it better not happen again..." I said and poked my tongue out to wet my lips.
"Why'd you even agree?"
"I'm not exactly sure... like I wasn't going to, then Gerard kept begging and the crowd was just going insane and screaming at me to kiss Frank..." I mumbled.
"That's not the only reason why. I can see it in your eyes."
"See what?" I questioned as we stopped at the door to our dressing room.
"You were flirting with Iero in their dressing room. You've been flirting with him all day."
"No I haven't. I've been nice...And it's fun to piss Gerard off... All I have to do is walk into the same room as he and Frank and that ruins his mood..." I chuckled.
"You're a sick fuck, Baker..." Jimmy laughed, ruffling my hair before he turned and opened the door. I stepped in after him, going to get my stage outfit on; a Misfits tee, tight jeans, a pair of beat up Chucks, and of course make up. "Lets go! Time to rock this shit!" Jimmy said, jumping around before he stopped and rolled his neck and arms. I licked my lips, flexed my fingers, and stretched before we all came together into a group hug.
"I love you guys. Lets make this tour the best ever!" Matt said. We all then broke apart, filing from the room one by on, jogging to the side of the stage. I picked up my guitar, flung the strap around me, and looked over to Matt.
"I love you... All of you." I said with a smile. "I couldn't imagine being in a band with anyone else." I felt 4 hands pat me on the back as they returned the love.
"Alright, go..." someone said, so Matt jogged out, followed by the rest of us. The crowd went wild making me smile, making all of us smile.
We started off with Warmness on the Soul, then Matt started talking. I stared at my set list as he spoke, thinking of what Jimmy and I talked about. Jimmy was right though, I did lie. I mean, I do like fucking with Gerard but when I saw Frank and Gerard come in to their room after their set, and when Gerard grabbed Frank... I got annoyed. Now I'm not sure if it's because there could be hidden feelings for Frank... or if I just didn't like seeing both men together. I licked my lips and saw that we were playing To End the Rapture next, then go right into Turn the Other Way.
I wasn't thinking clearly the whole time, lost in thought about the conversation with Jimmy about Frank and Gerard. I was kinda on auto-pilot through the whole show, just not able to think of anything else. I realized that we were on the last song of the night. Well, before the encore songs that is.
Jimmy started going crazy on the drums and I jumped in jamming out, trying to put on the best show that I could, considering that I was basically a zombie for the whole damn thing, now was my time to give it my all. I thrashed around wildly as I jammed out, singing backup with Syn and the Rev while Matt screamed his heart out.
"A good friend once told me you are memory. Without them we equal nothing. All I can see is a place I wanna be, suddenly my life was so free. Leaves at my feet, blown to the ground. Their echos are reaching my ears. The nights coming fast, the suns going down. But keep away from me..."
~~~~
After the song was over, we walked off the stage and I grabbed a bottle of water, leaning over to dump it onto my head. I felt someone brush up against me, no not brush up... it was a slap on my ass. I flicked my head back, flinging water everywhere. I blushed as I saw Frank walking away. Matt approached, looking behind him as he watched Frank walk away.
"Ready to get back out there? Two more songs..."
"Yeah, I uhm... Yeah." I nodded and ran a towel over my hair before I tossed it to the ground and walked back out, being followed by everyone else. The crowd screamed and as soon as we were in position I started playing Unholy Confessions.
~~~~
"What a thrill, huh, man?" Jimmy asked, throwing his arm around Brian as they walked in front of me. Jimmy was drunk off his ass because he had slipped a bottle of Jack past us and was chugging it between songs. "Zee Vee..." He let go of Brian and slowed to grab onto me. "I saw Iero hardcore eyeing you up... Especially when you were cooling off before the encore..."
"Nah man..." I said and shook my head with a laugh.
"I'm serious, he touched your ass, too..."
"Jim, the Jack is making you see things... I would know if someone touched my ass..." he shrugged and let go, stumbling off when Johnny walked past us.
"You are so fucking slow." Johnny mumbled to me. I chuckled and put my foot out, tripping him, causing both he and Jimmy to fall. I laughed my ass off as I stepped over them before I stopped to turn to look at the sight.
"Too fucking priceless." I laughed, wiping tears from my eyes. While I was rubbing the tears from my eyes, I turned and took a step, walking right into someone. "Fuck, shit. I'm so sorry." I pulled my fists from my eyes and they landed on Frank who was practically chest to chest with me a few seconds ago.
"It's cool, man... We're got a hotel room to freshen up... I just wanted to let you guys know, so you can come freshen up, too.... Gerard and Mikey are done already... Just waiting for the rest of us..."
"Alright, cool. Let me grab my stuff and we'll go." he nodded, telling me the hotel and what room number to tell my band. I walked to the A7X dressing room, informed the guys of what was going on. I got my stuff and went to My Chem's, knocking. Frank opened the door and slipped out with a smile.

Notes

I hope everyone is enjoying this!

Title credit and credit for the lyrics used in this chapter goes to the amazing Avenged Sevenfold.
I'd just like to say that I felt the need to use the names of their CDs because I didn't want to single out one specific song title of theirs, plus also it was a concert post, so I think it just fits.