After All That We've Been Through

Kady's POV

The walk towards the arena with Brian was a quiet one. We both were consumed in our own thoughts and cigarets, yet it we were content with each other's company. I couldn't believe how easy it was to be with him; I had no standards or expectations to uphold. Brian was very easy going and seemed like he'd be a good listener. I could just be me and not worry about the backlash...that is until Caleb found out that I was hanging out with him or that Marley had kissed me.

That's right, Marley had fucking kissed me. I had been trying to forget that. What was I going to do? Sure Marley was my best friend, but did I have feelings for him? His kiss had caught me so off guard that I didn't even register anything except shock. I knew Marley would want some answers and I honestly didn't know what I would tell him. Did I love Marley? Sure I did, as a friend but could I really be in a romantic relationship with him? I didn't know. And damn it, if he ever found out about Brian and I, I would owe him $2000.

"So how was your show?" I asked, breaking the silence as we took a seat in empty arena. It was dark and I felt peaceful for the first time in weeks. Whether it was the quiet and my cigaret, or Brian's company, I wasn't sure.

He took a long drag and then slowly blew it out. "Yeah it was fine. Could have been better," he said with a shrug.

"Why" My eyes met his stunning brown ones, causing him to smile for a moment and the look away.
Brian played with his cigaret before he answered. "I guess I was a little bit distracted." He gave me a lopsided grin with those soft and extremely kissable lips. I was convinced that he was teasing me with every look.

"Distracted? Synyster Gates didn't play a perfect night?! You've got to be kidding me," I teased. "The stars must not be alined!"

Brian threw his head back and laughed. "Something like that." He shook his head and then looked into my eyes again. "I guess Ive had some things on my mind since we last 'met'." I blushed at his comment and looked away.

"Yeah, me too....and thanks for not asking questions." I sighed, looking down at the stage. Damn that had been a good fuck, and I couldn't even talk about it with anyone. Maybe Ryn? Could I trust her?

Brian looked at me with a small frown upon those very kissable lips. His dark chocolate eyes turned dark and almost sad. "I know what it's like to have people prod at your personal life. I had a breakup a couple of months ago and I got bombarded with questions and pity. No one deserves to go through that." Brian looked down at his hands and then out in the distance. I followed his gaze to the stage and watched as a small smile fell on his lips.

"Thank you," I said softly, surprised that Brian had shared part of his life with me. He really wasn't anything like I expected. I had been wrong, Brian Haner was nothing like his stage persona Synyster Gates.

Suddenly I felt a warm calloused hand on top of mine and I couldn't help but let a smile fall over my lips. The silence that fell between us was comfortable and I knew at that moment that I could trust and talk to Brian openly.

"I'm just really confused...." I finally open up, breaking the silence between us. Brian turned and looked at me with a raised brow and opened his mouth. "Not about you," I said before he can ask. He nodded and stayed quiet, his hand still on mine. "My best friend kissed me and-and..."

"I see," Brian said, looking down at our hands with a frown. "And you don't know how you feel about him?"

Before I could even respond, Brian's lips crashed into mine, taking me by surprise. His hands tangled in my hair and I feel an electric charge go through me. His tongue playfully teased my bottom lip and I couldn't help but moan in response. Our tongues danced and I could feel the butterflies swirling in my stomach. I didn't feel like this when Marley kissed me and I instantly knew what Brian was doing. He was helping me find the answer. I didn't have romantic feelings for Marley, I had them for Brian.

"There you are....whoa what are you doing?"

Brian and I quickly broke our kiss and turned to see a bright light blinding us. I didn't expect to see the person that held the flashlight....

Notes

Who has the flashlight? Also, how do you feel about a chapter from Matts POV next? See what's going on with our friends at the bar?