Two Vibrant Hearts

“I’m going out, Emma. Most likely won’t be home until tomorrow.” I called as I grabbed my keys. I turned around to see Emma leaning against the wall, smirking.

“Going to see the friends you’ve been hiding from me?” Emma asked. My eyes widened. She rolled her eyes and crossed her arms. “Judging by your reaction that’s a yes.”

“Is it seriously that obvious?” I questioned, whining a little. She gave me a look.

“You’ve been hiding all of your texts, you’ve been ‘picking up food’ atleast once a day, and you say you’re going to the mall yet don’t return until the next day. Yeah, it’s pretty obvious.” Emma explained. I sighed and looked her.

“I’ll introduce them to you sooner or later.” I replied, shooing away the conversation. She rolled her eyes and walked back into our bedroom. I walked out of the apartment and skipped to my car, excited to see the guys again. I pulled out my phone and called Zacky as I started my car.

“Hey, Kid.” Zach greeted happily. I smiled and took the now familiar street towards Matt’s house.

“Hey Zacky. Matt’s house?” I asked, although I already knew the answer.

“Mhm.”

“Have you guys left his house since the concert?” I questioned, laughing.

“I haven’t, but Johnny and Jimmy have been busy or some shit. They’re coming back tonight though.” Zach answered. I nodded.

“What are we going to do tonight?” I asked, honestly curious.

“I don’t know. Probably just sit around and watch movies or something. I don’t feel like going out tonight, you know?” Zach explained. I nodded, turning onto Matt’s street.

“Well I’m here, so I’ll see you in a second.” I said before hanging up. I got out and grabbed my bag, which held an extra pair of clothes. I walked happily up to the door and let myself in, already feeling welcome enough not to knock. Brian and Zach were sitting on the floor with their backs against the couch, playing video games. I dropped my stuff and skipped over to them, sitting down by Zach. He pulled me into a side hug before returning back to his game, and I looked around. “Where’s Matty-Bear?”

“He’s confined himself to his bedroom all week.” Brian answered absentmindedly, staring intently at the screen. My smile faltered. I looked at Zach, and he gave me a sad look.

“Is that why he’s been ignoring my texts?” I asked quietly. Zach nodded and I huffed. I stood up and walked towards the stairs, determined to make Matt happy again. Zach threw me a worried look, but I ignored him as I quietly stepped up the stairs and walked to Matt’s room. I pushed the door open lightly and found Matt laying on his bed, staring at the ceiling. I tiptoed to the bed and laid next to him and stared at the ceiling. He didn’t move, and I sighed. “Wow. Just look at that ceiling. It just holds the secrets of the world, doesn’t it?” I glanced up at Matt, and I saw him smiling. I smiled widely and turned my body towards him, resting my head on my hand. He looked at me before staring back at the ceiling.

“I’ve been staring at the damned thing for a week and all it’s told me is that white is the most annoying color in the world.” Matt said quietly. I laughed and scooted closer to him.

“So why are you being Mr. Grumpy-Gills, Matty-bear?” I asked, resting my head on his chest. He glanced at me and sighed sadly.

“I don’t know, I’ve just felt shitty.” Matt mumbled. I smiled and cleared my throat.

“I think you’re experiencing something called feelings. I’ve heard from the guys that you’ve never experienced these so-called feelings before.” I stated, trying not to laugh. He rolled his eyes at me and let out a breath.

“Feelings are for pussies.” Matt said, smirking. I laughed and sat up. I opened my arms up, demanding a hug. He sighed loudly before sitting up and falling limply into my arms. I hugged him tightly and he smiled widely.

“Why don’t we go downstairs and hang out with Zach and the guys?” I suggested, smiling. Suddenly his smiled dropped and he pulled away from me. He looked pissed, and I was slightly scared.

“Sure, why don’t we go hang out with Zach. He’s such a cool guy.” Matt snapped sarcastically, shoving himself off his bed and stomping downstairs, leaving me on his bed, utterly confused.

“What the hell just happened?” I said out loud. I sat still on his bed, scared to move or talk to Matt. After a couple minutes I pulled my phone out and dialed Johnny.

“Hey, Kid. You need something?” Johnny greeted. I ran a hand through my hair and chewed on my lip.

“What’s Matt’s favorite type of alcohol?” I asked, staring at the closet door while I waited for Johnny to answer.

“I don’t know. He doesn’t really have a preference. Why?”

“Okay, let’s try a new question.” I stated, feeling slightly irritated. “What type of alcohol does he consume the most of?”

“Uh, beer or vodka? How the fuck should I know?” Johnny asked, sounding extremely confused.

“Well whatever it is go and buy a shit-ton, because Matt is in a horrid mood and he needs to chill out.” I explain. Johnny just laughed.

“Will do, Kid. Me and Jimmy are on our way, so we’ll be there with a store’s worth of vodka and beer in about half an hour.” Johnny chuckled. I smiled.

“Thanks Johnny. Bye.” I said, hanging up. I sighed loudly and continued to just stare at the closet. I heard the floor creak and looked at the bedroom door to see Brian leaning against it; his arms cross over his chest.

“What did you do to Matt that’s making him stare death glares at Zach?” Brian questioned. I sighed loudly.

“I don’t know. But apparently Matt is jealous of Zach even though he shouldn’t be because I like Matt and not Zach.” I stated, rolling my neck as I spoke. Brian raised his eyebrow.

“You like Matt?”

“I like Matt.”

“Well,” Brian began, looking down. He glanced up and tried not to smile. “I guess it’s too late to admit my undying love to you?” I burst out laughing and patted the spot next to me for him to sit. He pushed himself off the door hinge and sat down, wrapping an arm around my waist.

“I think you admitted your undying love for me when you kissed me in front of Matt.” I commented. Brian’s eyes widened.

“I kissed you?” Brian asked, shocked. I rolled my eyes.

“In front of Matt.” I added. He stared at me. “It was when you were drunk.”

“Oh.” He mumbled. He looked back and me and smiled wickedly. “Did you enjoy it?”

“If Matt wasn’t there and if I didn’t feel like I was Matt’s I would have liked it a lot more. But yes, I did enjoy it.” I answered, looking at him. He leaned closer to me and winked.

“Want me to make it better?” He mumbled seductively. I blushed and my heart sped up.

“In all honesty,” I began, looking at my hands. “If I didn’t feel like I belong Matt, I would have sex with all of you in a heartbeat.”

“Why?” Brian questioned, laughing. I looked up at him and raised my eyebrows.

“Because I’m a huge fan and how amazing would it be to say that I got to have fucking sex with every fucking member of the Avenged fucking Sevenfold!?” I yelled, bringing my hands to his shoulders and shaking him. He laughed loudly and pulled me closer to him by my waist. He looked down at himself and smirked.

“I see your point.” He replied, smirking. “If I got to have sex with this sexy beast, I would be pretty damn excited and have every other word be a cuss word.”

“I say ‘fucking’ a lot when I’m excited.” I mumbled, blushing. He chuckled.

“I can tell. Who were you on the phone with?” Brian asked. I looked at him and blinked.

“Johnny. Told him to get a crap-load of vodka and beer for Matt.” I answered. He nodded and stood up. He stuck his hand out towards me and smiled.

“Speaking of Matt, we should probably go back down there before he rips Zach’s head off.” Brian suggested. I nodded and took his hand. I stood up and we began walking out of Matt’s house when Brian shook his head slowly. “I have never seen Matt so mad at Zach before. Do you know what he did to make Matt so jealous?”

“No clue.” I chuckled as we walked down the stairs towards the living room.