After All That We've Been Through

Jimmy's POV

"Are you bitches ready?" I half screamed, half sang as I swung on the door frame of the tour bus. My feet dragged on the stairs slightly from being over six feet tall, but what the hell, it was still fun. It was five in the morning but I was totally awake. In fact, I hadn't slept all night! Something about going on tour got my blood pumping and I was always too anxious.

"Dude," Johnny said, opening one eye to look at me from the couch. "Its too early for that shirt."

"Fuck you!" I screamed, jumping down and running up the steps and sitting down next to him on the couch. It was so much fun to mess around with short shit. "So last night I did a lot of thinking..." I started.

"Oh yeah?" he sighed, knowing that I wasn't going to let him sleep. I nodded at Zacky and Matt as they clambered onto the bus. They looked a little worse for wear too. Damn, was I the only one excited to be back on the road?

"Yeah...I was thinking...FUCK YOU!" I screamed in his ear.

"What the hell, man?" Johnny chuckled, shaking his head before heading back to his bunk.

"Welcome back to tour, short shit!" I leaned back, placing my hands behind my head. Where was Brian? He had been acting really odd since the night of the party. Something was up and I hoped he would be ready to talk about.

"Jimmy, will you call Brian and make sure he is on his way?" Matt asked after a long yawn.

"Yes sir!" I pulled out my phone just as it started to ring in my hand. Speak of the devil himself! "Herro? Chinese buffet how can I help you?" I said, watching Matt stock the cupboards.

"Yes, I wanted to place an order for pick up," Brian said after a chuckle. "How about some stir fry, sweet and sour chicken and some Synyster Gates?"

"I dont know if we serve that, let me ask the manager," I laughed, knowing he wanted us to pick him up on the way. "Matt, can we pick Brian up?"

Matt let out a sigh and then nodded. I swear he muttered something about being responsible for once in his life before we went out on tour, but it wasn't my place to step in. If Brian wanted to have fun, let him. He was a grown man that could make his own decisions.

"Ahh, pick up will be ready in..ahh.. ten minutes! See ya soon, buddy!" I said before hanging up. I couldn't wait for this tour to start! I was so freaking pumped!

"We're off to get our Brian, the wonderful Brian of Sevenfold. He truly is the best guitar player there ever ever was. If ever he was the best guitar player because, because because because because becaaause, because of the major metal he shreds. We're off the pick up Brian, the best friend that there ever was!" I sang to the tune of "We're Off to See the Wizard" from the Wizard of Oz before I was smacked in the face with a pillow. Damn I loved this shit!

Brian's POV

It seemed like we had been driving for hours when I woke up in my bunk hours late. The sun was blasting though the windows and was burning my eyelids. I slowly reached for my aviator sunglasses and pulled them down over my eyes. I was not ready to get up and meet my demons yet.

After the tour send off party at Jimmy's house, I had felt like shit. I wasn't sure what had happened, but I did know that something happened between Kady, Michelle, and myself. I woke up that morning sore and full of regret. I always turned to alcohol and drugs when I had a problem instead of facing it and that night wasn't any different. The only think that Jimmy told me was that I had kissed Kady before she saw me with Michelle. Apparently she kicked the shirt out of me before storming out with her band mates.

I closed my eyes again and all I could see were those bright blue eyes. I smiled to myself at the the thought. A man could stare into those eyes forever and that was the only thing I remembered from that night. I had contemplated going over to the studio multiple times during the week to talk to her but I couldnt work up the nerve to face her. Specially went I wasn't completely sure what I had said to her or what had lead to the kiss. Contrary to my stage persona, Brian Haner wasn't as bold as everyone thought.

"Haner, get up, we're here!"

I opened my eyes after what felt like seconds later. Damn, my nap hadn't been anywhere near long enough! I pulled my black scull beanie over my head before I joined the others in the living room area. Matt was dressed in his usual cut off plaid shirt while Zacky had his hair combed over in a new way. Johnny and Jimmy were both sitting on the couch listening to Matt's pep talk.

"So this is just a radio interview but we are sharing the slot with Fatal Facade. For the love of God, please no more fights. Vengeance, I'm talking to you," Matt said, throwing a glare in his direction. I couldn't' help but chuckled since Jimmy and I were usually the ones getting in trouble.

"Remember keep it simple and short, we need to be back on the road in half an hour," Matt warned before we headed off the bus.

As we stepped off the bus, I noticed the members of Fatal Facade walking next to us. There she was, her long red curls flowing in the slight breeze. She was so damn sexy that I could barely stand it. It was then that I noticed her watching me too and I threw a wink at her. Kady rolled her eyes before taking two of the boys arms. What was I doing wrong? No girl had ever responded like this to me before.

Throughout the entire interview, I couldn't focus. I kept glancing over at red and watching her laugh or talk to her band mates. Something about her intrigued me and I couldn't get her out of my head not matter how hard I tried. By the end of the interview, I was beyond frustrated and couldn't take staying in my own head that long. Get he fuck out my brain Kady!

"I'm going out for a smoke," I said to Matt before heading out the door. "I'll meet you back on the bus in five." As I walked I unwrapped that beautiful red and black box, pulling off the gold plastic wrapper. It was the only thing separating me from the sweet release that I needed.

"Hold up, Haner," Zacky called, catching up with my quick steps with a cigaret already in his mouth. "You ready to be back at the late nights and endless traveling?"

"Yeah, it will distract me from...well you know," I said with a shrug, not being completely honest. I wasn't about to tell him that my brain was currently fixed on something else.

"Yeah, that's rough what Chelley did to you. I wouldn't have been able to stay with her either." I was so tired of seeing the sympathetic smile that all the guys gave me. Hell, they had all been cheated on before too. Yes it hurt like hell and maybe even destroyed me but I wasn't going to let anyone else know.

"Sucks that she cheated on you with that Brad guy," Zack said as we stepped back outside. I quickly lit my cigaret and took a long drag, blowing the smoke out my nose.

"I dont want to talk about, Michelle anymore," I snapped. "Yes she cheated on me, yes it sucks, so I dumped her ass and I dont want to talk about it," I continued to say as he opened his mouth again. However, it was then that I noticed Red standing on the other side of the door.

Kady gaped a me for a moment before putting her cigaret back between her lips. Fuck she had heard everything that I had just said and there was no recovering form that. I didn't want to play the fucking pity card.

"So ready for tonight?" Zack asked her, thankfully breaking the awkward silence that had fallen between the three of us.

"Yeah we are super stoked. Hope you guys are ready to put on a good show tonight because we are going to get the fans fucking stoked!" Kady said with a warm smile, her eyes watching me. "Are you going to play any of your new stuff?"

"Yeah, I think so, and speaking of which, I need to talk to Matt about the set list. Thanks for reminding me...what is your real name?" Zack asked her. I was surprised he was being so civil to her right now, seeing as she was the sister of the man he hated the most.

"No problem." She blew out a long puff of smoke, as Zacky left us standing in awkward silence.

"So, I think I may owe you an apology," I said slowly, though I wasn't exactly sure what for.

"Damn right you do," Kady snapped after letting out another puff of smoke. Ouch that tone hurt a little bit. "But I bet you dont remember a damn thing."

I shrugged, raising my hands and giving her a sheepish smile. Kady rolled her eyes as I took another long drag. "It was long night and you dont know it yet, but Jimmy is very persistent when we go out drinking. I'm sorry for whatever I did because I woke up being sore as fuck. I was told you beat the shit out of me," I said while blowing out smoke. I smiled as she let out a soft chuckle; even that was attractive.

"And I guess I am sorry about not letting you explain," she sighed, leaning her thin fit body again the brick wall behind us. "I wasn't trying to eavesdrop, but I heard what you said when you came out. So you didn't have a girlfriend when you kissed me?"

I frowned lightly, trying to remember the kiss but I could only remember her looking into my eyes. Damn I wish I had been sober! "No, Michelle and I split three months ago when...well you heard," I sighed. Why was I talk about this with her. I didn't know anything about her besides she was smoking hot. I didn't need to explain myself to her...did I?

"Sorry for slapping you and kicking you in the groin..." she muttered, looking down at the ground with slight flush on her cheeks. "I--"

"Kady, we've got to get moving if we are going to make it for sound check," one of the members of her band said, sticking his head out the door. He was slightly taller than me, wore aviator sunglasses, and was covered in tattoo.

It was then that he saw me and his eyes narrowed. What the hell did I do? "Is this prick bothering you again?" he asked, staring me down with daggers.

"No," Kady said, stomping out her cigaret butt with her heels. Damn it, why was everything about her so damn sexy? "The other night was a misunderstanding, and by the way, Marley this this is Brian. Brian this is Marley."

"Welcome to the family," I said taking one more puff of glory before putting out my cigaret. "Good luck tonight, we are excited to hear your set."

Marley snorted and shook his head before grabbing Kady's hand. What was with that guy? Where they a couple? "Yeah, thanks. See you around," he said before disappearing again.

"See you later tonight for the after party?" I asked Kady before she went in. "After kneeing me in the balls, I think you owe me a drink."

"Yeah, we'll see," she chuckled before following Marley.

"Dont leave me drinking alone!" I called after, a smile lingering on my lips.

Notes

Filler Chapter but the next one is going to have a lot of action in it! But hey, at least Kady knows Brian wasn't playing her. Do you think she should show up for a drink with Brian? Or should she look into Marley? Please let me know what you think in a comment! I would love to hear some feedback from you. And yes, the smut is coming...but with who? muahhahah!