Hadley POV

We all stumbled into Zacky's house a hot mess. Well, everyone except Johnny who took one for the team and became our designated driver.

"Sorry you were stuck being DD, Johnny," I said, patting him on the back.

He shrugged. "It's alright. I'll get the guys back next time."

We both laughed and walked into the living room where Brian was passed out on the loveseat, Zacky was drawing on his face with a marker, and Matt was shaking his head at both of them from the couch.

"Wait, where's Nikki and Jimmy?" I asked. Matt gave me a look and I ran upstairs. "NIKKI! JIMMY! NO NAUGHTY NAUGHTY TONIGHT!" I yelled, opening the door to the nearest room I could find. I looked in to see that they had gotten as far as getting each other's shirts off before just passing out on the bed. I laughed and helped put their shirts back on before heading back downstairs.

"So what's the deal with the two lovebirds? Is my bed tainted?" Zacky asked as I walked into the room.

"Well they tried," I laughed, "but ended up falling asleep on your bed."

"Dibs on the guest room then, peasants!" Zacky called before hauling his half drunk ass up the stairs. I looked around. Brian was spread eagle on the loveseat, Matt's hulk-like frame was crushing the couch, and all I had was the floor. I sighed and grabbed a pillow from under Brian's feet and set it on the floor before resting my head. It had been quiet a day. One concert turned into a reunion with my best friends. I couldn't have asked for more.

"Hads, take the couch," a voice from behind me yawned. I rolled over on the floor to see Matt running a hand through his short, dark hair.

"No, that's okay. Go back to bed," I reassured him before turning over. That's when I felt a hand under my waist and under my knees. Before I could turn around, Matt had me up in the air and placed on the couch. He moved his pillow next to the couch and laid down, looking up at me. I never noticed how pretty his eyes were. The green in them really sparkled tonight.

"What's up, Incredible Hulk?" I asked, leaning on my arm, propping myself up.

"Incredible Hulk?" He grinned.

"Dude, you're huge. You were just a lanky kid when we were little. Now you're some big, buffy muscle man," I laughed.

He joined me in laughing before the humor died out between us. It got a bit quiet, but I didn't mind. There was so much I wanted to talk about, but then, I didn't feel like we needed to talk about anything at all.

"So how've you been, Hads?" Matt asked. I smiled, really missing that nickname from my four best boys.

"Pretty good. The band's been a success, we have great fans, and I'm finally reunited with all of you. What could be better?"

Matt POV

I just smiled to myself as Hadley assured me that her life has been pretty great lately. It sure sounded like she had everything going for her, but I couldn't help but think of one question in particular.

"So who's the special man in your life?" I asked, though my stomach clenched at the question.

"Well, there's four of them, and I just got to meet them tonight," she gave me a sweet look that made me feel warm. I wanted to hug her. I really did. But I held back because I thought it'd be weird. Still though, my arms longed to hold her and hug her like I always used to. Well, when Brian wasn't there of course.

"I don't mean us, Hads. Do you have a boyfriend?"

"Actually," she said, fidgeting with the rings on her fingers and avoiding my gaze, "I've never had a boyfriend. Ever. And I haven't kissed a guy since Brian when we were five."

"What?" I asked, in complete shock. How could someone like Hadley have never had a boyfriend.

"I know, it's embarrassing. I'm twenty-two and have never had a boyfriend. Can we not make a big deal out of this though? I don't like to talk about it," Hadley said, her eyes watering.

"Hadley, you're beautiful. Guys must be lining up at your door!"

"Matt, no, guys just don't like me, okay? Can we stop talking about it? I'm really sensitive about the whole thing."

I looked up at saw Hadley sniffling and trying to discreetly wipe a tear from her eye. I felt like the biggest douche bag for making her cry. She clearly didn't want to talk about it. I mentally slapped myself. Matt, a douche bag of your magnitude could cleanse a Blue Whale's vagina."Come here," I said, getting up and holding my arms out. I held Hadley and rested my chin on her head as she cried it out. I really didn't understand though. How could she have never dated anyone? There was no way guys didn't like her.

"I think I know something that might cheer you up, baby girl," I said, looking down at one of my most precious memories.

"What?" she sniffed, looking up at me with those deep blues. Good gracious, Hads.

"Avenged is currently looking for a tour buddy. Now I'd have to ask the rest of the guys, but as the frontman, I would like to ask you if you would like to go on tour with us?" I asked hopefully.

Hadley's eyes got huge and she immediately grabbed me into a huge hug.

"Oh my goodenss, Matt! Thank you! I would love to! I have to call the girls! I have to tell them! Oh wait till they hear! Brian! Brian!" She squealed happily.

I smiled, but felt a bit disappointed that she was calling for Brian.

"Let's not wake him," I said, gently pulling her arms back.

"What about the girls! I have to tell Nikki and call the others and--"

"Hadley, slow down," I laughed. I don't think you should be calling anybody. It's five a.m."

"Oh. Well okay. Maybe later?" She smiled like a little kid.

I nodded and smiled back. "Maybe later, kiddo."

She flicked me on the nose for the nickname before curling up against my stomach.

"You're really warm," she yawned before nuzzling her face against my chest as she fell asleep. Eat that Brian! I was in Hadley heaven and he was stuck by himself with Sharpie all over his face. I drifted off to sleep with Hadley in my arms, feeling the most at home I've felt in a long time.

Notes

Don't worry, Hads. I've never had a boyfriend either! Well anyway, let's hope Brian doesn't take it too hard when morning comes. What will he say or do? I don't know, but I wouldn't want to be Matt. And yay! A7x/Sweet Cherry Pie tour! And will Nikki and Jimmy remember anything? Hahaha. Thank you all for the votes and comments! They completely brighten my day! Let me know what you think of the story so far :) I'll do my best to do a chapter a day. I love you all!