*Brian POV*

“Brian, it’s time to get up.” Kid whispered in my ear. I tightened my arms around her and heard her chuckle. “C’mon, we’re going to tell the others about our newfound mainly-sex-based relationship and then go to Matt’s to fuck around with him.”

“Kiddy, five more minutes.” I mumbled, burying my face in her hair.

“Kiddy?” She scoffed. I smirked and opened my eyes. I looked down at her, and she was giving me a weird face.

“Yeah. If we’re in a mainly-sex-based relationship together now, I don’t want to feel like I’m a pervert for touching ‘Kid.’ So ‘Kiddy’ sounds kind of like ‘kitty’, which is similar to a stripper name.” I explained. Kid’s face went straight for a split second before bursting out into laughter.

“So… So you’re implying I’m your stripper?” Kid roared, clutching my arms as she laughed. I chuckled a little.

“I guess if that’s how you see it.” I shrugged. Kid punched me in the chest before wiping her eyes.

“I am not your stripper.” Kid laughed. I sighed and rolled my eyes before pulling her into a hug. She hugged me back for a few seconds before launching herself out of my bed and to the bag that held her clothes. I smirked as she began changing into a v-neck and shorts without leaving the room while I sat in my bed. She turned around and raised her eyebrows when she saw me staring at her. “Were you watching me change?”

“What? Why would I do that?” I stated, giving her an innocent smile. She threw a pillow at me, which I caught easily.

“Just get dressed.” She grumbled. I laughed and got out of my bed. I tugged at her pouting lip before turning to my closet. I pulled out my own v-neck and plain denim jeans before changing. I saw out of the corner of my eye that Kid was watching me change, her blue eyes scanning my body.

“Are you watching me change?” I questioned mockingly. She smirked and narrowed her eyes.

“Yes.” She answered bluntly. I rolled my eyes and blindly fixed up my hair before turning to her.

“Do I look good?” I asked.

“You sound like a girl.” She scoffed. I gave her a stern look and she let out a laugh. “Yes, Bri. You are one hot piece of ass. Let’s go.”

“Not with that attitude. Now I need a kiss.” I pouted.

“God, for an FWB, you’re needy,” She whined jokingly. She got on her tiptoes and gave me a kiss before dragging me down my stairs and to my car. I got in the driver’s seat and started it up, heading towards Zach’s, where we had all decided to meet before we go to Matt’s.

“So how do you think they’ll react?” I asked, looking over at Kid. She shrugged.

“I don’t know. I think they’ll probably find it weird but a good idea.” She guessed.

“How are we going to tell them?” I questioned. She glanced over at me and I wiggled my eyebrows.

“I don’t know. I guess act all couple-y and if they don’t catch on we kiss or some shit.” She suggested. I nodded; slightly excited to see how everyone was going to react. Jimmy already knew, since he was the one who made up the plan, but everyone else had no clue. I really did like this plan, because not only was it going to get Matt and Kid back together, but also because I get some long-needed make-out sessions with a girl. People would probably find it weird and a tad suspicious that I so willingly agreed to this, but it wasn’t just to bone Kid. I wasn’t even planning on going that far, and it’s not like I have any feelings for her what-so-ever. Somehow I haven’t been picking up many girls lately, no doubt due to our small vacation from touring, and Kid asking me in all seriousness to be her make-out buddy was pretty much answering my prayers. “Do you think people are going to find our plan weird?”

“Why would they?” I inquired.

“Not only because me and you are sucking face casually without having any serious problems with it, but it seems kind of scandalous, you know?” She explained. I looked over at her and she gave me a look. “I mean, I was dating M. Shadows, and when he gets a new ‘girlfriend’ I jump immediately to you. That seems kind of… skanky.”

“One, she’s not a girl, so she can’t go by ‘girlfriend’,” I retorted, which cause a giggle to escape Kid’s lips. “Two, she’s not even new, she’s a fucking sloppy one-billionth. And three, that’s his own damn fault and if he asks why, I’ll just say you were emotional and I told you I could take care of you or some sappy shit.”

“Well that works out wonderfully.” Kid commented. I smiled and shoved her before pulling into Zach’s driveway. I got out and walked around to open her door, holding my hand out for her. She took it and we interlaced our fingers before walking to the door. “You ready?”

“Be sure to watch Zach’s face when he realizes we’re together in a sense.” I mused, laughing at the thought already. I could already picture Zach trying to punch me, but then he’d stop when he realizes it’s to get Matt back, but then he’ll punch me when I make a sex joke because we’re friends with benefits. Kid let out a laugh before she swung open the door and walked in.

“Hey guys,” She greeted as she pulled me to the couch. Everyone was already there and greeted us back, not thinking much of our holding hands. Kid was always a hand-holder, so her holding my hand was nothing different. I sat down on the couch next to Jimmy, who was smirking at us, and pulled Kid onto my lap, my arms tightening protectively around her waist. Johnny caught that, but once again, it wasn’t anything different than Kid usually did with us. She was such a touchy person.

“Fuck this,” I chuckled under my breath. I grabbed Kid’s chin and pulled her into a kiss, and we both held back our laughter when we heard gasps. I pulled away and smirked, looking at everyone’s reactions. Johnny and Emma looked baffled, Jimmy was smiling widely at how wonderful his plan was going, and Zach looked both perplexed and slightly angry.

“What the fuck was that?” Johnny blurted. Kid held up our hands.

“We’re dating now, obviously.” She scoffed, smirking. I bit my lip as I held back my laughter, my eyes straight on Zach. He glared at me and I smirked, which just angered him more.

“Seriously?” Emma asked, looking at Kid doubtfully. Kid looked at me and I nodded, wanting them to know our plan quickly so I could fuck shit up at Matt’s house.

“No. Brian has gratefully agreed to be my friend with benefits,” Kid announced proudly, sending me a look. I grinned and glanced back at Zach, whose face was going red.

“I-I don’t understand…” Johnny muttered. Kid pursed her lips and I poked her side to get her attention. I pointed to Zach, who looked like he was about to explode.

“Bro, calm the fuck down.” Kid told Zach. He pouted and she sighed. “Just so you know, Jimmy’s the mastermind behind this.”

“Way to throw me under the bus, bud.” Jimmy said, shoving Kid lightly. She playfully punched his arm before clearing her throat and returning her gaze to everyone.

“We all know that the real reason behind Matt dating Gayle is to make me jealous since he thought that Zach and I were in a relationship behind everyone’s back,” Kid continued, sounding official. Everyone nodded and she smirked, “So Jimmy, Brian, and I decided that to get back at him, we’ll fight fire with fire. So according to Matt and Gayle, Brian and I are now dating. But to all of you guys, we’re kind of just like friends with benefits.”

“That’s… a great plan.” Johnny complimented. Jimmy and Kid grinned, and I just smirked.

“Do you think it’ll work?” Zach asked, raising an eyebrow. I scoffed.

“Did you not notice how jealous Sanders was of you when you weren’t even in any sort of relationship with Kid?” I asked. Zach pursed his lips, realizing how true my words were. “So if he saw me kissing Kid, don’t you think he’d want to throw me to the floor and beat the fuck out of me?”

“We’re just aiming to get him to drop the bitch,” Kid summarized. Jimmy rolled his eyes.

“And obviously go back out with Kid. Because they’re adorable together.” Jimmy added. Everyone nodded in agreement and Kid blushed. Zach let out a laugh and we looked at him, where he was just shaking his head and smirking.

“I don’t know which is worse; Kid dating Matt or Kid dating Brian.” Zach mused. I smiled and tightened my grip around Kid.

“This isn’t a relationship; this is my chance for casual sex.” I joked. Zach’s face suddenly became serious and both Kid and I burst out laughing. “I’m kidding, dude. I wouldn’t have sex with Kid; we’re too close to see her as a sex object.”

“Well, how about we go fuck shit up at Matt’s?” Emma offered. We all jumped up and ran to my car, squeezing all of us into my BMW. Small talk was made as I drove my way over to Matt’s, the route burned permanently in my mind. I parked in Matt’s driveway and everyone piled out except for Kid, who was waiting for me. I opened the door and turned my back to her, so she could get on my back.

“Oh Lord this is going to be so much fun,” She giggled in my ear as I carried her to the door.

“Jesus, Kid, I never realized how light you are.” I stated suddenly. With Kid on my back, it felt like I just had a backpack on.

“Well thank you for the compliment, sweet cheeks.” She snickered. I scrunched my face up at that god awful nickname, hoping that was not what she’d call me by.

“No problem, babe.” I retorted.

“God I hate that nickname.” She muttered. I turned my head towards her to see that she had the same look of distaste that I had for ‘sweet cheeks’.

“Babe?” I repeated. She nodded.

“I mean, it’ll work for this because we’re friends with benefits, but usually what comes to mind when I hear the word ‘babe’ is high-school-slut-football-player-with-skanky-cheerleading-girlfriend.” She explained to me. I laughed loudly and walked in behind the others, momentarily having my attention on Kid instead of anyone else’s reaction.

“Wow, you are adorable.” I chuckled as I shut the door behind me. She kissed my neck and I shivered a little before glancing over at Matt. His eyes were trained on us, and he looked confused. I walked over to his loveseat and slid Kid around so she was on my torso. I sat down with my back facing Matt, so unfortunately I couldn’t see his reactions. But Kid was perched nicely in my lap facing me, so she had full shot of Matt’s face. She sent me a sly look and I took that as my chance to lean in and kiss her lightly. She smiled as we pulled away. Her eyes flitting to Matt for a brief second.

“So what’s up today, guys?” Kid asked casually, looking at everyone around us. Everyone else was sitting casually on the floor, watching with anxious and sly smirks on their face as we awaited Matt’s input.

“Am I going crazy or did I just…” Matt said, unable to finish his sentence.

“Well, you are crazy,” Kid said flirtatiously. I smirked and laughed a little before she looked back at me and caressed my cheek lovingly. “But you saw correct. Brian and I are together now.”

“And when the fuck did this happen?” Matt asked, his voice slightly hostile. I turned my head a little to see his reaction as well as Gayle’s. Matt looked bewildered, angry, and most of all pained. My eyes went to Gayle and noticed she looked totally indifferent to Matt’s behavior of our little news.

“I don’t remember exactly,” Kid answered, her voice going soft. She turned her attention towards me and I couldn’t help but be shocked at how much love was in her stare. “All I know is that Brian has been there for me through all the hard shit for the past month, what with the remarriage of my mother and,” She paused to send a look to Matt so he’d know what she said next was about him, “all my silly emotional issues. One day he asked me to let him take care of me and I mean, how could I say no?”

“Holy shit,” I breathed, the corners of my lips twitching. She had made up such a realistic background story that even I almost believed what she had just said. I could see from my peripheral vision that everyone else was also staring in utter shock at the explanation that just came out of Kid’s mouth. I heard Matt grumble a little and triumph crossed Kid’s face. “That was a great story,” I muttered, my voice low enough so only us could hear. “Do you think he believes it?”

“Big time,” She answered, her voice just as low. “Right now he’s glaring at you with dagger eyes.”

“Well let’s make him angrier,” I offered, pulling her in for a kiss. I didn’t make it too heated, but it was enough to send a few of the guys whistling. I pulled away and Kid smiled widely.

“Just remember, Kid, I would’ve taken care of you if I didn’t enjoy being a lone wolf,” Jimmy stated, sending a subtle wink to Kid. I held back a laugh, since I knew he was only saying that because he couldn’t be the friend with benefits. Jimmy explained to me later the day we had made up the plan that it had to be me because he gets too attached easily, whereas I can be with a girl for months and feel nothing.

“Don’t worry, Jimbo, if I didn’t have Brian, you’d be the guy for me.” Kid responded, also inconspicuously sending him a wink.

“Whore,” I heard Gayle mutter under her breath. I turned around and glared at her.

“Excuse me?” I snapped. She smirked and I scowled. “I swear to God Gayle if you have no right to talk.”

“Oh really?” Gayle retorted. “It just seems like your girlfriend is flirting with everyone in the whole house. That’s a little promiscuous, don’t you think?”

“Gayle, I’m about to-“

“Bri, baby,” Kid interrupted, grabbing onto my chin to turn my head to look to her. “Just calm down.”

“She just called you a slut, Kid. Are you seriously okay with that?” I asked, lowering my voice. She just shook her head.

“She’s just trying to make us both angry. Don’t let her get to you,” Kid said, rubbing my face soothingly. I sighed and she smiled. “I’ll get you a drink.” She stood up and straightened her shorts before walking towards the kitchen. “Who else wants a drink?” Everyone’s hands went up and she sighed.

“I’ll help.” Gayle offered immediately, jumping up and walking to the kitchen after Kid. I wanted to protest and rip her by her hair back to the couch, but I knew Kid could take care of herself.

“Well, look at that,” Zach mused. “For someone who hates her, she sure likes to make conversation with Kid.”

“You can say that again.” I agreed, chuckling a little. “But Kid’s fucking awesome; she won’t let it bug her.”

“Shut up.” Matt snapped. I looked at him in surprise to see that he was glaring daggers at me, his face tinting red.

“Do you have a problem?” I sneered, enjoying my chance to piss Matt off.

“Yeah, I kind of do.” Matt retorted. I raised an eyebrow and he sighed. “How could you, man?” he asked, his voice tinted with pain. “You’re my best friend.”

“It’s not my fault she was single in the first place. If you need to blame someone, blame yourself.” I snapped. Shock crossed his face before it was masked with guilt. He knew I was right.

“We’re back with beer.” Kid announced loudly as she handed people their drinks. She gave me mine last and I pulled her into another kiss, this time allowing myself to make it heated.

Notes

Author's note: Hey guys, just a head's up~ I'm going up to see my mom for a week, but I'm also bringing my boyfriend. He makes fun of me for reading stories like this, so if I wrote while he was around I'd never hear the end of it. So I might update once more tonight because I don't know if I'll get to update for the next week. I'll surely try, but if not, you'll just have to wait ;D hope you enjoy, guys!