Avery’s POV

“And act like you’re in love…” the photographer said and I felt my heart flutter in my chest. There was no faking how I felt about this man in front of me—I loved him and I couldn’t deny that. Though I couldn’t forget the fact that he hurt me, or that he might not feel the same way.

“I couldn’t act any other way,” Brian’s voice whispered in my ear, as he if were disproving my fears, his hot breath on my neck sending me into frenzy. I gasped and looked up into his eyes just as his hand reached up to cup my cheek. The moment our skin touched I felt a shock run through me and I couldn’t breathe or think at that moment. “And I never stopped loving you…”

Brian still loved me? He wanted to be with me? I felt confusion flood my system even though I wanted to scream out that I felt the same way—I still loved him. I wanted everything to be okay and to believe him, but that small shred of doubt lingered in the back of my mind. What if this was just a ploy to get me back, just another game until he found someone else?

“I missed you, love and I love you. Please just listen to me and let me explain, that’s all I’m asking for…” he begged in my ear, his lips just mere inches from mine. Brian’s eyes were pleading with me to hear him out and I felt completely torn. I wanted to believe him and for everything to go back to normal but I didn’t want to relive that pain again.

Just as I opened my mouth to express my doubts, he leaned forward and pressed his lips to mine. He kissed me with a passion that I felt all the way to my toes. I closed my eyes, feeling a surge of excitement as his tongue slid into my mouth. His mouth was hot and he tasted like spearmint and beer, it was an oddly seductive mix. I slid my hand up to the back of his neck and began kissing him back, wanting more. Needing more. The man was as bad as a drug. The addicting kind.

The kiss made my heart flutter, almost bringing me to tears. This experience was enough to remind me of what we had and how much I loved Brian. I knew right then that I didn’t want to be anywhere else but with Brian and in his arms. Screw my doubts. Screw the fear. Screw everything else. Brian and I were all that mattered. After this kiss, I knew that there was no way he was lying to me.

“Alright, hello? We’ve got the shot!” the photographer called at us, waving his hands. Though we didn’t really seem to care that he was getting frustrated. Brian pressed his forehead to mine as he stared longing into my eyes.

“Please, just listen to what I have to say…” he breathed and all my resolved disappeared. He was my weakness and I couldn’t say no to him, not when he was practically begging. Not when that kiss that already told me everything I needed to know. All I could do was nod, still feeling shocked and overwhelmed by that amazing kiss.

The next thing I knew, I sitting next to Brian on the patio, staring into those haunting eyes. “You look so freaking stunning, Ave,” Brian breathed, pushing one of my dark curls behind my ear. “God, I’ve fucking missed you…”

I blushed and bit down on my bottom lip, averting my eyes. “Thanks…” I muttered. I didn’t know what to say or do. I just wanted to fix this, to go back to the way things were with Brian before…well whatever the hell happened to us.

“Ave, before I start, I want you to know that I love you from the bottom of my heart and I was going crazy without you,” Brian started, taking my hands in his and looking me straight in the eye. I could see in his eyes that he was being truthful and my heart swelled a little bit.

“I missed you too…” I admitted quietly, a small smile coming over my face. I swallowed thickly as, trying to ignore the spark that shot through me every time his calloused thumb moved over my hand. It was like ever movement was slowly putting us back together.

He smiled back and shook his head at me. “You have no idea how fucking beautiful you are when you smile. No idea.” Well, if my cheeks weren’t red before, they were now. He slowly reached up and pushed one of my dark curls behind my ear before he let out a sigh. “God I can’t stand the thought of not being with you, Ave,” he said as I sucked in a sharp breath. “It’s always been you. There’s never been anyone else and you have to believe me. You’re the only one that I’ve ever felt this way about, Ave and I mean.”

Brian squeezed my hand, pleading me to believe him. “Nothing happened with Michelle. I didn’t invite her or even talk to her on the phone. I drunk dialed her by mistake when I was trying to get ahold of you while you were out with Maya and Jess. And apparently I fucked up by pressing Michelle instead of Maya when you wouldn’t answer.”

“Okay…” I said softly, but that still didn’t explain the kiss or the Jason thing. “But if you feel so much for me, why did you let Michelle kiss you?” I couldn’t believe that I actually voiced that thought aloud. I had been thinking it for weeks but never hard the courage to even say it Maya.

“Shit this would have been so much easier if you had listened to your voicemail…” He muttered, running his hands over his face. “I didn’t let her kiss me, Ave. She just wanted to make trouble between us. She realized that you, Ave, are the woman I love and that she never had a chance like that with me. She kissed me to push you away from me, and you didn’t see that I ended it right away. She was jealous of my feelings for you, babe. I should have told you before about my past, but we just got back together and I didn’t want to ruin that right away again… I’m sorry. I won’t keep anything from you again,” he finished just as Zack’s photo shoot assistant came towards us. I sighed and looked back at him, still not sure how to respond. It all sounded good, but I still needed to process it.

“We need you two to go change into your next look please,” she said and instantly stood up, still avoiding Brian’s eyes. I had to think about everything for a minute. It was a lot to process and work through after your heart had been crushed.

“Ave, wait,” Brian said, grabbing my hand as I turned to go back toward my dressing room. He turned me around to face him one more time, pleading with me to forgive him. “Please…I know I’m not the best with words but I want you to know how sorry I am. I didn’t mean what I said and I do trust you. I’m sorry, Ave.”

“Okay. I’ll see you in a few minutes.” I said, trying to process everything he said. I knew that it wasn’t the response Brian was hopping for, but it was all I could give him right now.

As I changed, my mind raced with thoughts. I knew that I loved Brian and that we were good together. That kiss solidified that thought. So what was my major hold up with forgiving him? He apologized and explained everything—it was a misunderstanding. I guess part of me was afraid of what would happen in the future. Hell, I was dating a rock star for Christ sakes and there would always be someone in our way, a Jason or Michelle if you will. Would we be able to survive it or would we crumble like we did this time? I really didn’t want to go through that hell and hurt again, but I also didn’t want to give up on the best thing I had ever known.

My mind kept reliving kiss and how exactly I felt—nothing mattered but us. I guess that’s just what we would have to remember when things got tough. This was about us and not someone else. Because there was no denying that we belonged together. We complimented each other and brought out the other’s best quality. I was stupid to be blinded by my fears and emotions before because I saw it now. I loved him with every ounce of my being.

“Alright, this time I just want some more relaxed poses,” the photographer said as I walked back onto the set. I couldn’t help but notice a dripping wet Matt and Maya walk past as I walked outside, and by the looks on their faces they were up to no good.

“I think we can handle that,” I said, unable to fight the smile that was coming over my face when I saw Brian. He was wearing a men’s tank that matched the one that I was wearing, his tattooed muscles making me feel weak in the knees.

“You look positively sinful, Ave,” Brian whispered in my ear from behind, putting his hands on my waist.

“You don’t look too bad yourself,” I shot back, flirting a little bit. I flipped my hair over my shoulder and leaned back into his chest, enjoying the closeness.

“Did you think about what I said?” There was that hot breath on the back of my neck again. This man was bound and determined to drive me crazy before I could even tell him how I felt.

“Yes, I did,” I smirked and he pulled me closer into him. I looked over my shoulder at him to see a worried expression on his face. Did he really think that I would walk away from him?

“Please…Ave, I love you and I don’t even want to think about being without you,” he said before I could get anything out. “I need you and you and I both know how good we are together. I promise I wont keep anything from you and I wont question what you do…Please just forgive me and come back home with me where you belong…” His begging was actually really adorable.

“Okay, thanks guys, we’ve got the shot,” the photographer said before moving back toward Matt and Maya who were coming back outside.

“Please Ave….come back to me and make me the happiest motherfucker,” He continued as I spun around in his arms with a smile. When he saw the look on my face, his demeanor instantly changed and he smiled the biggest smile I had ever seen.

“You had me at I love you,” I said, moving to wrap my arms around his neck. “I love you too,” and before he could even register my words, I stood up on my tips toes and crashed my lips into his. Brian instantly responded and scooped me up into his arms, his hands running over my body. God I forgot how good this felt and I was a fool to think that he didn’t care.

“I want to be with you too,” I said between kisses, not caring that our friends were staring at us. “I’m…sorry I left and didn’t listen…I was an idiot…”

“I’m sorry for being a dick,” Brian said, our lips barely moving away from each other the whole time. “I shouldn’t have let you go…now you’re never leaving my sight again.”

I squeaked when he picked me, his lips moving feverishly against mine. The next thing I knew Brian was leading down an alcove with a mischievous smile on his face. “Where are you taking us?” I giggled, knowing that Zacky would be pissed if he found out we were sneaking around. Luckily I hadn’t seen him since Maya and Matt pushed him in the pool.

“It’s a surprise,” Brian wiggled his eyebrows at me as he opened and door. To my surprise we were standing in a garage, only this one had like eight cars in it.

“What are we doing here?” I looked around and then back at him with a bewildered smile. Only Brian didn’t answer instead he pulled me into his arms. I felt my stomach starting to warm up as his hands slowly slid over my hips. I swallowed thickly as he pulled my hips against his and I could feel his hardness pressing against my stomach.

“I think you know what we’re doing here….” He finally breathed against my neck. “I haven’t seen my girl for over two weeks and you know what I want?” he whispered, dragging his lips across my neck, stopping at my ear.

“Wh-what’s that?” I stammered as he slid one hand down to my breast and began tracking my nipple through the thin fabric. I moaned lightly as my body melted into his.

“Oh…I think you know,” he was killing me slowly, my knees almost buckling as he squeezed my nipple through the fabric. “I want you…deep and wet. Do you like that that, love?”

“Yes,” I muttered, moaning as he gave each of my breasts equal treatment. Seconds later, he pulled my tank over my head and pushed my bra aside. He took my nipple into his mouth and swirled his tongue around the nub and then sucked, sending a shiver of pleasure all the way down my clit.

Moaning, I moved my hand to his pants and touched his penis, desperate to feel it inside of me. I was so turned on that I didn’t care about the consequences. I needed this man to fuck me.

“Uh, uh, uh,” he said, stepping back. He turned me around, pushed my hair to the side, and began kissing my neck. I closed my eyes again, enjoying his lips on my skin. He slid his hands to my breasts and pulled me closer. I could feel his hard-on pressed up against my butt.

“Brian…” I panted, the desire for him burning painfully. Just then he bent me over the hood of one of the cars and grabbed my hips, pushing up the black mini-skirt I was wearing. Then he began humping me through his pants, sending a swirl of tingling, tightening desire to my pelvis.

“Brian,” I moaned, feeling his erection hit my opening, driving my insane. “I can’t take this anymore. I need you…please…” I begged.

He stopped moving and slid his fingers into my panties. He shoved one inside of my hole and I moaned as he pulled it out and did it again. “You really want me to fuck you, Ave?” he said. “You sure that’s what you really want?”

“Yes,” I gasped as he slid a second one in. “Please.”
He added a second finger. “I don’t know. Are you wet enough? Hmm…I think I can make you wetter,” Brain murmured into my ear. I whimpered as he slid a finger up to my clit and began to rub it.

“Yes…” I gasped, spreading my hips wider, so he had better access. I heard Brian unzip his shorts and fumble with his boxers. Then he took my hand and guided me to his cock. “Please…Brian…I need this…” I whimpered, wrapping my hand around it. It felt so thick and though of it between my legs was enough to drive me crazy.

“I thought you’d never ask, babe,” Brian growled, pulling away from my hand. Then he pressed the tip against my hole, rubbing around the outside. “How bad do you want it?”

“Fuck me, please,” I begged, wiggling my sex against him. He pulled my hips up for a better angle, and plunged into me.

I gasped, feeling every inch of him. Long and thick, he stretched me wide, and the pain... it was so good. Especially when he pulled back and did it again.

“Fuck, you’re tight,” he said through clenched teeth. “Damn, Ave…” he moaned. He pulled back and began fucking me, this time not holding anything back. I closed my eyes and moaned with each glorious thrust, feeling his head hitting an inner part of me that made my entire G-spot vibrate.

Brian grabbed the back of my hair, and wrapped it around his hand. He pulled my head back and squeezed my left breast. “Fuck... you... are... so... beautiful,” he said, between thrusts.

Holding onto the hood of the car, I moaned as his hips slammed against my ass, causing the automobile to rock from the force. After a while, he slowed and leaned over me, his hand playing with my clit again. I was so close now and I felt the darkness rising. The next thing I knew I was soaring over the cliff screaming as the rippling waves of pleasure in my pelvis shook me to the core, giving me the release that I so desperately needed.

Seconds later Brian spilled his seed inside of me and slowly pulled me back into his arms. “I love you babe and there is nothing that will ever change that.” He whispered in my ear, and this time I truly believed him.

Two weeks later I found myself in that same blissful state and it was all thanks to Brian. He had made everything up to me tenfold and we had been happily living together at his house. We spent almost every waking hour with each other, not wanting to waist a moment of our time we had left.

After talking with both Maya and my dad, I decided that it would be best if I stayed home in Huntington Beach to finish my college degree. I would still be taking online classes but at least there wouldn’t be any distractions for either the guys or me. I knew I would miss Brian terribly but I knew we would make it work—we promised each other that. It was only for four and a half months and then I would be done with college and Brian would be done with tour.

“Hey babe, are you almost ready?” Brian said, kissing my neck as he wrapped his arms around my waist from behind. I was almost done applying a coat of red lipstick before we headed out to the guys farewell party. I didn’t want to say goodbye to them but I knew it would only be for a short while. “You look stunning…” he breathed, his lips making a dangerous trail toward my cleavage.

“Ah, ah, ah…” I warned, spinning around in his arms and pointing a finger at him. “If you start that we’ll never make it to Matt’s for the party,” I said, though part of me wanted to lock ourselves in the room for our last night together.

“I don’t see a problem with that…I’m sure Shads and Maya want to do the same thing…” Brian chuckled but I just shook my head. “You know I’m not going to last very long with you in this dress anyway.” He ran his hands down my exposed arms, making me shiver.

“We can’t do that, besides I want to see the rest of the guys before you leave anyway,” I said, pulling away after placing a kiss on his lips.

“Are you sure you can’t come with us?” He asked, following behind me. It wasn’t long before he pulled me back into him.

“You know I want to, but I need to stay here. You and I both know I wont get my work done with you breathing down my neck all the time,” I giggled because that was exactly what he was doing now. “I can fly over to you in five weeks when we have break and everything will be okay.” I promised him.

“You’re killing me here, Ave.” Brian sighed, leaning down and putting his head on my shoulder. We must really be a sight to see considering that I was five or six inches shorter than him.

I leaned down and gently kissed his lips. “I promise I’ll make it up to you when we get home tonight,” I said, poking his nose. “But for now we need to go be polite and socialize with your friends.”


Matt’s POV

“And that’s the last of it,” I sighed, setting the last box in Maya’s closet. We had spent most of the day moving her back into hers and Avery’s apartment. I had to admit that I didn’t like the feeling of leaving her here without me. It didn’t feel right.

“Thank you, babe,” Maya said, moving over to me and wrapping her arms around my waist and looking up at me. I smiled down into her beautiful eyes, getting lost and wishing we didn’t have to leave tomorrow. “You’re the best. Ave and I really appreciate it.”

“No problem,” I shrugged after pecking her lips. “I wanted to see where you lived, though I still don’t understand how Avery and Gates got out of helping.”

“They are setting up at your house for your going away party tonight, remember?” she said and I sighed. I didn’t want to think about having to leave her. It sucked and every time I thought about it, I got all bent out of shape.

“Yeah,” I sighed, sitting down on her bed. Maya frowned and pushed me backwards, sitting on my lap.

“Don’t give me that look, big guy. You know this isn’t easy for me either,” Maya stared directly into my eyes and I knew she was right. It sucked for all parties involved. “But we will skype and talk on the phone and you’ll be back before no time. Besides you’ll be having too much fun to miss me anyway, I know you guys party. Plus you have Jimmy,” she teased and I rolled my eyes.

“You do know you’re basically all I think about, right?” I chuckled and Maya threw her head back with a laugh.

“Well, then you Mr. Sanders need a new hobby,” she laughed before kissing my lips. “But really…I’ll be right here when you get back. I’m not going anywhere.”

“I better hope not!” I quickly moved and flipped her over so that I was hovering over top of her. “You Miss Jacobson are going to have a lot of time to make up for when I get back, so you better be ready.” I growled. God just looking at her made me hard.

“Well, maybe we can practice tonight,” Maya said, seductively licking her lips and wiggling her eyebrows.

I growled and captured her lips in a hungry kiss, my hips grinding into hers. “Who said we have to wait?” I groaned, moving to pull her shirt over her head just as my phone sounded. “Fucking hell…” I moaned before reaching into my pocket. “Sanders.”

“Stop fucking Maya and get your ass to this party that we had to have,” Gates grumbled in my ear. Did he get cock blocked? Well that wasn’t something I wanted to share. Damn it.

“Hey, I’m game for canceling it if you are,” I replied, only to get a smack in the arm. “Okay, okay…we wont fucking cancel the party.”

“Looks like you’re girl is just as stubborn as mine…ouch! Fuck Ave don’t hit me!” Gates said and I just laughed.

“Yeah, they are but I wouldn’t have it any other way.” I said and Gates sighed.

“Yeah, it’s going to suck without them when I only have your ugly ass to look at.” Wow, someone really did get cock blocked.

“Hey now, there is no need for that. Save those comments for short shit,” I said as Maya went into the bathroom with the dress she was going to wear.

“Yeah, yeah…but anyway. Get your ass here. We are waiting for you two. See you soon,” and with that Gates hung up the phone.

The party that night was one that we all would remember. It was full of booze, games, laughter, and even some skinny dipping in the pool. I was pretty sure I had enough pictures on my phone to look at one everyday while we were gone, but that didn’t make the next morning any easier.

“Come on, babe, don’t give me that look,” I sighed, looking at Maya’s watery eyes. I had only seen her cry a few times in our relationship and it was never something that I enjoyed. “Come here.” I pulled her into my arms, hugging her tightly as we stood outside the bus.

“I just wish you didn’t have to go,” she sighed, one tear escaping.

“I know, but like you said, we will be back soon. Remember, I’m not going to give up on us even if things get hard. Just remember that I love you and that you are the only girl for me, okay? Can you stay strong for me, M?” I asked, though I could feel my own emotions rising. This was the hardest thing I had ever done and by the look of Gates, he was struggling too.

Maya took in a shaky breath and then nodded her head. “I love you too, babe,” she said before kissing my lips and then pulling away. “I’ll call you in a little bit, have a good show tomorrow. We’ll be thinking about you,” she said, walking backward. I knew she was trying to stay in control and I was thankful for that. If she lost it, then I surely would too.

“Sounds good,” I agreed, taking a step towards her and pulling her into my arms. I leaned down and kissed her with all of my love. I didn’t want to leave her with any doubt of how I felt for her. I loved her more than anything and she needed to know that.

“Okay, it’s time to roll!” Matt Berry called, forcing Maya and I to pull apart. “Gates come on, stop making out and get your ass on the bus. We’ve got a schedule to follow.”

Gates just flipped him off and dipped Avery down, deepening their kiss. I had to give him credit, the guy had guts.

“So I guess this is it,” Maya sighed and I nodded sadly.

“No, it’s not it. I will see you soon. What was it 38 days until we can come home for a weekend? It will fly and you will be back in my bed,” I tried to laugh but it didn’t work. I pulled her back into my arms and kissed her one more time. “I love you, Maya, more than anything and don’t forget it.”

“I love you too,” Maya said with a smile just as Matt Berry grabbed me and Gates by the back of the shirt and hauled us onto the bus. We both moved over to the window and waved goodbye as the bus started to pull way. God this sucked but I knew I would see them again soon.

“We love you!” The girls both yelled as we pulled away, hugging each other.

“Only a little more than a month,” I said to myself, but Gates heard me too. “We can do this.”

“Only a month and we’re back with them,” Gates agreed. We weren’t even going to mention the rest of the tour after that. Those 38 days were all that mattered right now. Our first hurdle and I was certain we were going to make it through.

“We’ve got this…they love us and we will see them soon,” I kept telling myself and knowing deep down that we all belonged together—Maya and I and Gates and Avery. We were a family, along with the other guys, and nothing was going to come between us.

Notes

Well that was our last chapter! Be on the look out for the sequel that could be up as early as tomorrow! It's called Ruptured.

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