After All That We've Been Through

Marley's POV

"Oh my god! That Marley Steal from Fatal Facade. He is so sexy!"

I smiled as I walked past some groupies who had managed to sneak into the party, not being able to help but to overhear their conversation. This must be the true life of rock star, and I was not complaining. I felt like I could basically have any woman that I wanted, though at the moment I couldn't find the one I was looking for.

When we had arrived, Kady led the way, dodging through the masses of people. It was almost as bad as trying to get through a venue on tour to get a beer. As an opening act, you didn't get shit. The headliners got all the perks and we drove around in the van eating McDonalds and setting up our own stuff. I couldn't wait to start reaping the benefits of our success.

Somewhere between getting a drink and finding the bathroom, I had lost both Kady in Gunnar in the crowd. Gunnar most likely had found a nice piece of ass to hook up with, while I was stuck being celibate. Someone remind me why I took that ridiculous bet? Oh right, because I couldn't say no to those eyes. I would give my life for Kadence Parker. We had been friends since high school and I knew all of her secrets and her whole story...just she never saw me as anything more than a friend.

"Where the hell did she go?" I mumbled, looking around the room for her bright red hair. It was usually easy for me to pick her out in a crowd.

"Hey handsome," said a woman with a bright red short dress one. Damn she had legs for miles. "Want to dance?" she asked, grabbing me by the front of my white V neck t-shirt I was wearing.

"Now how can i say no to an offer like that?" I asked as I took her hand and led her toward the groups of dancing people. As soon as we arrived, she pressed her body close to mine an I swallowed hard. Damn if she kept this up, I would lose $2500. I felt myself start to get aroused as she bent over and slowly moved back up.

"Let me go get you a drink," I lied, carefully sliding away. "I'll be right back." I swallowed thickly and turned and moved away quickly. I couldn't believe I was walking around this party with a boner and not putting it to good use. Where the hell was Kady, maybe I could get her to change the terms or drunk enough to not realize I had hooked with someone. I pushed away the thought of her the other night in her underwear. If she hadn't been so smashed I would have went for it. I was always to chicken shit to do it.

I walked around the down stairs, spotting Gunnar over in the corner with a couple of girls. He raised his beer at me as I walked by and I couldn't help but chuckle. Gun was always the life of the fucking party and surrounded people.

"Where the hell are you, Kady?" I said to myself as I started up the stairs. When I reached the top of the stairs I froze, my heart plummeting to my feet.

There stood Kady in the middle of the hall in a lip lock with non other than Synyster Fukcing Gates. That asshole. He looked drunk out of his mind but both were very involved in the kiss. I gaped at the sight in front of me in disgust. I had never see Kady actually kiss anyone and I didn't except it to feel like this. I felt like I had been betrayed and kicked in the balls at the same time. What the fuck was this? She was my best friend, not my girlfriend. I had no reason to feel the way that I did, but that didn't change what I was feeling. I shook my head, trying to shake the feeling. I couldn't feel like this about her. We were band mates, not lovers. Fuck, I was screwed.

It was then that I watched a tall blonde woman in a short black dress and boots walk up and pull Gates off of Kady by his hair.

"Yes," I muttered, clenching my fists. I honestly didn't know how much more of that I could have taken.

I flinched as Gates was assaulted by both the blonde woman and Kady. No man deserved to be kicked in the balls but hell I felt so much better that Kady told him off. It was then that she came storming towards me and grabbed my hand.

"Come on, we are leaving," she huffed. Kadence's face was flushed which meant that she was both embarrassed and pissed. What had happened that I missed?

"Well it looks like I might be winning that bet," I teased as Kady led us through the crowd. She was bound and determined to get out of this house.

"No way and I dont want to talk about it, okay?" she hissed, turning to look at me with panicked eyes. "Where the hell is Gunnar? I want to leave!"

"What did he do to you?" I asked, pretending that I didn't see anything. It would be better for her that way.

"Hes a back stabbing liar and it was a waste of time to come here. We will not mingle again...not matter how good of a time we may have had!" Kady raged, still not really making complete sense. "The fucking asshole."

"Leaving so soon?"

Kady and I both turned around to see a very tall man dressed all in black with long dark hair. He was extremely gangly and I instantly recognized him as the drummer of Avenged Sevenfold. Man he was an idol of mine!

"Yeah, I'm tired," Kady said still looking around. "Thanks for having us those."

"You're tired already? Come on you just need some shot!" he said leading Kady by the shoulder to the bar area. He pulled out a seat and forced her to sit down. She looked both relieved and irritated.

"I'm Jimmy, or the Rev, but call me whatever. What can I get you?" he asked, leaning over the bar towards Kady and completely ignored me. He wagged his eyebrows at her and she smiled in return. Maybe this guy wasn't too bad.

"Jack." Kady sighed, looking around like she was afraid of someone coming up behind her. "Make it a triple, please..." I knew that face. She looked scared and nervous at the same time. I felt helpless.

"Make that two," I said, taking a seat next to her and putting my arm around her. Kady gave me a weak smile with her beautiful blues, and I felt odd again. I shook my head and looked away from. Damn it, I couldn't fall for her.

Kady quickly downed the shots one right after another. She only drank like that when she was upset, but I wish that I knew way. Come on Kad, talk to me. I was dying here not knowing what was going on.

"Are you excited for tour?" Jimmy asked, looking between us. "Its a total blast to be a headliner. You are going to love it! We have parties all the time."

"Well we like to party!" Gunnar's voice chimed in from behind me. He looked extremely pleased with himself. It was then that his arms fell around us. "Awesome party dude, thanks for inviting us."

"The more the merrier!" Jimmy sang and gave us a bow. He was an odd character.

"There you are! Listen, Kady we need to talk."

I turned around to find myself between Kady and a very intoxicated Synyster Gates. He was the last person Kady and myself wanted to see right now. I had to resist the urge to throw a punch at him.

Notes

Ohhh damn! Marley's got the hots for Kady and saw them kissing. Mr. Fitzgerald is not a happy camper and does not think very much of Mr. Gates.... What is he going to say to Kady and will Marley or Gunnar step in?