After All That We've Been Through

Brian's POV

My head was spinning as I walked around the house with a beer I hand. I didn't know what number beer it was, but what did it matter? Not to mention Jimmy's famous brownies...

"Gates, I challenge you to a shot contest!" Jimmy yelled from the makeshift bar in the kitchen. As I stumbled towards him, he lazily poured out ten shots. Fuck, I was going to regret this decision in the morning.

"You haven't beat me yet," I laughed sliding a crossed the kitchen floor.

"I vote Haner," Zacky said leaning on the counter. "Sorry Jim-Bo, but you lose momentum around the third shot."

"I've been practicing," Jimmy yelled as Matt and Val entered the kitchen.

"With who? You've been with us at the studio. When have you had time," Matt asked. Val carefully moved out of his arms and walked over towards me.

"I don't want to upset you, but I invited Michelle," Val said softly. Her words caused my heart to plummet into my stomach. Damn it. Michelle was the last person I wanted to see, so I would definitely need to be drunk.

"You ready, Jim?" I asked, pretending to ignore Val.

"Put your money where your mouth is!" Jimmy pulled out his wallet and placed a one hundred dollar bill on the counter. Someone was feeling confident tonight. Too bad I would have to crush his dreams.

"What are we drinking," I asked, throwing my money down too.

"A deathbat!"

"What the fuck is that?" Matt asked, looking at the dark substance in the shot glasses.

I laughed and patted Matt on the back. "It's victory in a glass. Vodka, tequila, spiced rum, jägermister, and red bull. You act like you've never played this game, Sanders."

"It's because he doesn't remember when he does," Zacky said slamming the rest of his beer. "Pussy."

"Shut up, Baker. I had to drag you ass off the floor last week. You know damn well you don't know remember it." He shot back before kissing Val.

"Hey."

Fuck. I froze when two hands fell on the small of my back. I wasn't ready for this....I needed more alcohol.
"What are you doing, Bri," Michelle asked, wrapping her arms around me. My stomach churned and I didn't want anything to do with her.

"Let's do!" I ignored her and pulled away over to Jimmy. I needed to distance myself from her and completely forget what I was doing. Those memories were not something I wanted to think about. Fuck I didn't even want to see Michelle!

"First one to finish all five shots wins," Zacky said before downing one of his own. "On your mark, get set, go!"

I quickly picked up the first two shots and downed them at the same time. Damn that burn in the back of my throat felt good right now. Without hesitating, I grabbed the next two and drank them just as easily. The burn intensified. I see my vision blurred and my memories fading away as I finished the last shot and held my hands up in the air in victory.

"The Rev wins!"

"What the fuck?" I slurred, looking over to see Jimmy doing a victory dance and falling on the floor with his body flaring. "You motherfucker!"

"Put your money where your mouth is, Haner!" Jimmy sang waving the $200 in my face. "Told you I've been practicing."

"I can't believe it," Zacky said shaking his head. It was then that my body felt numb and emotionless. This was the feeling I was looking for. I quickly disappeared to the back patio before Michelle could get to me.
Now it was the avoidance game.

Kady's POV

Why do I never have anything to wear? It was nearly impossible for me to find anything.

"Just pick something, Ka," Marley said, drink in hand. "I want more than a buzz!"

"I know, I know," I sighed, holding up a shirt and pants in front of the mirror. Why did I care so much anyway? It was just Sevenfold.

"Put this on and left go."

I turned around as my short black leather dress landed in front of me. Marley knew me best. I quickly pulled it over my head, not caring that he was watching me walk around in my bra and panties. I still didn't know what happened between us last night,but I was afraid to ask.

I quickly pulled on some ripped black leggings and black combat boots. I smiled as I looked at my reflection. Damn, Marley knew what I looked best in.

"Damn girl," Marley said, putting an arm around me and handing me a drink. "You're going to be turning heads."

Marley kissed my cheek and then turned to look me in the eye with a charming smile. His baby blues twinkled and I couldn't help but smile in return. Of course Marley was an attractive man, but I had never thought about him like that until right this moment.

"Marley," I said slowly, putting my hands on his shoulders. I had to ask. "What-what happened last night?" I bit my lip and looked I to his bright blue eyes, afraid of his response. "I remember the bet, and that's it..."
Marley threw his head back and laughed: not the reaction I expected. Fuck...

"We go fucking smashed and smoked some weed. You were freaking out and insisted that we take our clothes off," he chuckled. I blushed and looked at the floor mortified. "Hell I wasn't going to say no. You've got a damn good body."

"Nothing else?" I whispered.

"Nope." Marley threw me a wink and then kissed my cheek before pulling away. I couldn't help but feel a small flutter in my stomach. Did I like Marley? Damn it, I didn't have time for this.

"Let's go, babe," Marley called, pulling me from my thoughts.

I nodded and fluffed my hair before going down the stairs. Gunnar and Marley stood waiting while my brother sat on the couch playing COD.

"Cal you're not coming?" I asked with a raised brow.

"Fuck no," he said, standing and quickly pressing bottoms. "Die motherfucker! You couldn't pay me to go."
"Suit yourself," Gunnar shrugged. "I'm going for the free booze and women. I don't give a shit about Sevenfold but might as well be civil."

I laughed as we walked out the door. Fatal Facade would definitely make appearance, but would we fit in with the other metal heads?

I grabbed Marley's hand as we walked down to the car. "Remember, our bet starts now. This is tour business."

"Fuck, really, Kady? Today?" He groaned. "Hell it's only a week."

"I raise that bet five hundred of you can go three weeks," I laughed, knowing that he wouldn't go for it.
"Three weeks? For $1500, fuck no. You raise it to $2000 and I'll consider it," he said, climbing in the car, his eyes locked with mine. "And you said only hook ups, not relationships right?"

"Why the hell not." I shook his hand knowing that Marley had never been in an actual relationship in his entire life. He was afraid of commitment.

"You are fucking crazy," Gunnar said as he drove. His eyes watched us in the rear view mirror. "Three weeks....what's Rouge getting out of this?"

Marley and I looked at each other. How the hell was I going to tell my brothers best friend that I promised not to hook up with his arch rivals. That shouldn't have even been a possibility. And fuck, we weren't even on tour yet!

"She isn't going to hook up either,"Marley cut in, saving me.

Gunnar laughed and I felt my temper start to rise. "Rouge is a prude, she doesn't sleep with anyone without a commitment," he laughed. "You're going to lose big time."

"Oh look, were here," I said looking at the hug house with cars parked everywhere. This was one of the biggest houses I had ever seen. Metal blared from the house and people littered the lawn as they smoked and drank. What did we get ourselves into?

Brian's POV

"Get out," I yelled as I stumbled down the hall to the bathroom. My arms clutched the walls as I walked, barely able to stay on my feet. Those fucking deathbats....My stomach felt like it was on fire and I knew I was going to be sick. Why did I do this to myself instead of tell Michelle off. She was the one who cheated on me.

"Brian?"

"Fucking a...." I muttered as I clutched the toilet seat and heaved. At least I felt a little better after.

"Brian, are you okay?" I looked up to see Jimmy bracing himself on the doorway. He looked much better off than I did, but then again, he wasn't trying to avoid his ex.

"Why did she even bother to come her. I could fucking kill Val," I raged. Oh shit here it comes again.

"I don't know, man." Jimmy took a seat on the side of the tub. "Maybe you should talk to her?"

"Fuck no," I slurred whipping my mouth on a towel and then using some mouthwash. "She's the one who cheated on me! She caused this...maybe I should show her what it feels like to be rejected," I spit. "I knew once it wasn't exciting anymore she would come crawling back....well guess what I don't fucking want her!"

"Well let's find you a lady friend. Casey is here and looking damn good." I looked up to see Jimmy staring blankly out the door. He must have just finished smoking. "We've got to get you some ass man."he patted my back and I felt a new sense of confidence coming over me.

"And make sure Michelle knows. Maybe she'll leave me alone and not come around. She needs to know how I feel," I slurred, standing with Jimmy's help.

As I made my way into the hallway, I found myself face-to-face with a pair of brilliantly blue eyes and a mess of red curls. My heart started to race her. I realized who it was. I smiled as I tried to stand up straight, but I stumbled forward instead. We were both pressed to the wall, our noses inches from each other. Damn she smelled good.

"Fancy meeting you here, red," I said, looking into her eyes. "I thought you knew me too well to come."
She blushed slightly before regaining herself. "We thought we'd make an appearance. Not because of you, and my name is Kady--"

"So are you having a good time, Kady?" I slurred my hands on the wall on either side of her head. I looked down to see her in a sexy black leather dress that hugged her curves just right. I couldn't help but lick my lips at the sight of her cleavage. It was then that I noticed her chest rising and falling quickly. Oh, she liked me. I gave her a smirk.

"It's okay, I'm looking for Marley and I need to us the restroom, so if you'd excuse me," she said putting her hands on my shoulders to push me away.

"Are you sure you have to go right now?" I asked pressing my body to hers. I felt her shudder underneath me and knew I had her right where I wanted her.

"Have you seen, Brian?"

I cringed internally at the voice and knew that it was now or never. I quickly leaned in and captured Kady's soft red lips with mine. She seemed shocked first but then responded. I moaned into the kiss as my tongue gentler caressed her lips before she gave me access. I took another step towards her and tangled my fingers in her hair as she shuddered slightly. The next thing I knew I was being pulled backwards by my hair.

"Oww, what the fuck?" I raged, turning to see Michelle looking extremely pissed.

"Brian Haner Jr. how dare you!" She yelled before slapping me hard a crossed the face. "I came her for you and your making out with this bimbo?"

"Who are you calling a bimbo, bitch?"

I turned to look at Kady and saw that she was clenching her fist. Oh shit. That's when a second slap hit my face.

"You fucking ass," she hissed, her blue eyes narrow and dark. She was even sexy like that! "How dare you kiss me when you have a girlfriend!"

"She's not my--ouch!" She kneed me I the balls and I collapsed to my knees. I watched as she stormed to the end of the hallway, grabbed a guy with a white t and aviators on and head down the stairs.

Fucking Michelle ruins everything!

Notes

Oh man the shit that just went down. How is Mr. Gates going to recover from this evening? Please leave me some fabulous comments! Thanks for reading!