Avery’s POV

“Come on, just come dance with me for a few minutes,” Zacky begged, grabbing both of my hands and trying to pull me towards Matt, Maya, and Jimmy on the dance floor.

“No…I think I’ll just watch,” I insisted when Jason started to push me gently from behind. “Guys, I really don’t want to…people will look at me.”

“Like they’re not now?” Jason laughed behind me and I rolled my eyes. No one was looking at me. I was just a little gnome hidden among the tall people or at least that’s how I felt after the tequila shots with Jason and Zacky.

“Please, I promise no one will give a shit about your dancing. Just look at Maya, Shadz, and Jimbo! They’re going fucking nuts and no one is looking at them,” Zacky’s greens were burning into mine, almost willing me to move with him. “It’ll be fun.”

“I just don’t really like dancing…” Zacky raised a knowing brow at me and I sighed. Okay fine, so maybe I had let it slip to Zacky earlier today that I loved to dance. Damn it, why did he have to remember that little fact?

The real problem was the very handsome man that was standing within feet of the dance floor watching me with his friends. Yeah, the one with the dark brown eyes and sweet lips that could probably drive me crazy with one look? Yep, that was him. I just couldn’t get him out of my head and feeling his eyes on me most the night made it even worse. My heart raced every time I chanced a glance at him. What was wrong with me?

I had been avoiding Brian’s eye the whole night mainly because I didn’t want to find out what would happened if our eyes met. Would he think it was an open invitation to come over and try and use me again? Hell no, that wasn’t gonna happen—I learned my lesson, even though my body was trying to tell me otherwise. I wasn’t some plaything and it really hurt to know that’s what he thought of me as. I liked Brian and let my guard down around him, thinking he felt the same way after all the trouble he went through to make me happy. I guess I was wrong, but I wasn’t going to give him that satisfaction of knowing that he hurt me.

“Fine, if you insist,” I reluctantly let Zacky pull me onto the dance floor and spin me around. “What are you doing?” I laughed as he practically flung me from side-to-side in his arms.

“Dancing, what does it look like?” He chuckled, wagging his eyebrows at me. “What you don’t like it?” He asked before pushing me out and then pulling me back towards him with a spin. I had to admit, Zacky had some moves.

I put my arms up around Zacky’s neck and looked up into his green eyes. “Of course I liked it, but this song is slower,” I giggled, feeling his hands move to my waist as he pulled me close. I couldn’t get over how good he smelled, all the guys really, though it didn’t compare to Brian’s mouthwatering aroma. I could recall it so easily and I quickly shook my head to push the thought away. What the hell was wrong with me? He hurt my feelings remember?

“So the girl who didn’t want to dance is now the expert? Someone’s always a critic,” he teased, pulling me a little closer as we moved with the slow grooving beat. “This better?” His hands followed my hips as I guided us to the beat, only a few inches apart.

“Yeah, I think you’ve got the hang of it now,” I blushed, suddenly realizing out closeness. “And don’t forget this is kind of my thing…” Oh that red just kept on spreading over my cheeks.

“Oh, so you do like to dance then,” and it was my turn to give him a pointed look. “So what was the big deal?” I looked over my shoulder to Brian talking to some guy with long hair only a few feet away and I sighed. Zack followed my gaze and nodded with a small frown. “Don’t worry, he doesn’t have the balls to come over here. Though I think he’s kicking himself by the way he was acting…”

My eyes shot away from Brian and instantly locked with those stunning green orbs. “What-what do you mean?” Zack looked like he was mentally kicking himself for what he just let slip. Did that mean maybe Brian did like me after all or at least was still interested? My heart started to race anxiously at the thought but quickly pushed it away too. I had to remember I couldn’t be interested, not when he considered me a prize or a toy. But what if he didn’t and did care? Well, if that was the case he had a really poor way of showing it.

Zacky sighed and pinched the bridge of his nose but didn’t stop our movement. “Let’s just say I think he’s trying to figure out how to talk to you again…He’s starting to realize that he fucked up.”

I scoffed and looked back over my shoulder to see him looking at me again. Well, If Brian wanted to talk to me, he would have to grow a pair and face me first, then apologize. Then I guess I would decide if I could forgive him or not.

“But I honestly wouldn’t give him the time of day until he proves himself….” A wicked smirk came over Zack’s face and I just raised a brow. I was kind of confused in all this. “Just keep avoiding him and if he tries to talk to you, give him the cold shoulder until I tell you otherwise. No matter what moves he tries to pull, just walk the other way and don’t let him do anything.” His smirk was so big now that I wasn’t sure if he was joking or not.

I frowned and furred my brow, trying to understand exactly what he was saying. “Are you guys making this into some kind of game?”

“No,” Zacky said, shaking his head frantically and cupping my face, sensing my rising anger and hurt. “Don’t think that at all, sweetie. I’m on your side. I just think that someone should finally give good ol’ Synyster Gates a taste of his own medicine.”

“What exactly are you saying?” I raised a brow at him.

Zacky chucked and put his hands back on my hips, the beat moving a little bit faster now. “Just keep ignoring him…plain and simple. Don’t give him the time of day unless he earns it.”

“What do you mean—“

“All right, all right, Vee, you’ve had your turn with the beautiful Avery Jacobson, now you have to share,” Jason interrupted, putting hands on my hips and spinning me around to face him. He smiled as soon as our eyes met and I couldn’t help but laugh. “There’s that smile again, I think we should keep that there for the rest of the night.”

“I agree,” Zacky nodded and I felt that blush creeping up again. “I’m gonna go grab a drink, do you want anything?”

“Nah, I’m good. Jason promised me girly drinks, popcorn, and a chick flick later,” I admitted and Zacky raised a brow, looking between us as he shook his head. “You’re more than welcome to join us, by the way.”

“I may take you up on that offer, Ave,” Zacky said with a wink before turning and walking away. When I looked back up at Jason he was frowning. Did I say something that upset him?

I wrapped my arms around Jason’s neck just as he pulled me closer, our bodies touching as we moved to the beat. “So is this as bad as you thought it would be?” he finally asked after a moment, our eyes meeting.

“No, not bad at all, and I have you to thank for that. Thanks for getting me out and distracting me,” I smiled up at him before hugging him tight. “You really made my day better.”

“That was my hope,” he shrugged, pushing a strand of hair behind my ear. “And I got your OJ and spiced rum…please tell me you’re not mixing those together…”

“Oh but it’s the best tasting thing in the world. It’s like an orange cream-sickle,” I licked my lips at the thought just as Jason had a sharp intake of breath. “Sound’s good right?”

“Something definitely does,” Jason span me out and pulled me back in but this time my back was against his chest. I had to admit that it felt good to be in his arms, but still I couldn’t get those monsters out of my head. Is that why I liked it, because he was a similar build to Brian? “Tell you what, why don’t we head back to the bus and watch that movie? It’s getting late and we leave at three in the morning for Tampa.”

“Sounds good to me,” I said, looking around to see Brian had left the party. Did he find a new prize for his bed tonight? I frowned at the thought but Jason’s lips brushing my cheek pulled me from my thoughts. “What was that for?” I asked blushing again.

He shrugged and took my hand as we moved over to Maya and Jimmy. “Just so I could say I kissed the most beautiful girl at the party,” he chuckled.

“Oh, stop it. That’s not true at all,” I blushed again.

Jason scoffed and shook his head. “Let’s just agree to disagree then.” Oh he was cheeky wasn’t he? Well I guess I liked it because it made me laugh. “So what girly movie will I be forced into this evening?” The brown eyes met mine again as they shot me a playful wink.

“Oh, I’ve got an idea that will make the movie even better for you,” I teased, watching his eyes grow wide before he bit his bottom lip in the most adorable way possible.

“Hmm…what do you have in mind? You’ve got my attention.”

“What are we doing?” Maya asked, hearing the last part of the conversation.

I smiled mischievously between Jason, Jimmy, and Maya earning a laugh. “Wow, I’ve never seen you look so evil, Ave,” Jason laughed, pulling me into his side and placing a kiss on the top of my head.

“Oh, we are playing a drinking game and watching Dirty Dancing,” I laughed, earning a groan from both Maya and Jason. Jimmy on the other hand did the victory fist pump as I continued. “Every time you see dancing, a cardigan, or hear Baby make a smartass comment we take a girly shot.”

“Shit, Ave, we are going to be fucking smashed,” Maya said, looking surprised by my idea. “And you know how much I hate that movie.”

“Well, if you’re drunk it may become your favorite one,” I insisted, pulling Jason’s hand towards the door. It felt nice to have his comforting touch and support.


Jimmy’s POV

“So there is a cardigan, drink!” Avery giggled; ordering everyone to drink a sip of whatever this orange shit was she put in our glasses. I had to admit it tasted pretty damned good and after a half an hour and two cups later, I was feeling pretty good. Well, it was either the little one’s magic serum or the pill Pete gave me before I left the party that was making me feel this good…or it could have been the beautiful Knife Girl on my lap? I didn’t fucking know but I did know that I was starting to freak out. My mind going a mile a minute and I really couldn’t control my thoughts—it was awesome.

Speaking of Knife Girl, where did that sexy red dress go and when did she change into pajamas? Not that I minded seeing her dressed down too, I was just surprised. Had I black out or was that when I was searching the bus to make sure there wasn’t any spy equipment on board. That’s right, I knew these roadies were hiding something here and I was going to figure it out. How else did they always know what we were up to or when to appear when we needed them? They had to have bugged our bus or have some kind of telekinesis. There was no other way, and I was convinced JB and MB were behind it all.

I narrowed my eyes as I looked over at JB on the other end of the couch. He was sitting with Avery cuddled on his lap, her feet hanging over on Baker. Why did they look so comfy? JB should be shaking in his boots right now knowing that I was onto him and his tricks. He was an evil spy working for the Ninjas in the woods…he did threaten to run away and become a knife master after all. Is that what he was doing to day with the little one? Training to go against me?

“Ah! They are dancing! Cheers!” Maya’s voice called and I took another sip, carefully scooting her off my lap. “Where are you going?” she asked, her voice slurring slightly.

“I’ll be right back,” I said before dropping to the floor and rolling across the floor and into Zacky’s feet.

“Dude what the hell? Sit down and fucking watch the movie,” he snapped, shaking my head as I jumped up to my feet.

“What are you doing?” Jason asked now, but I just narrowed my eyes and backed up towards the bunk. Oh, I was going to find out what he was hiding back here and turn it on him. “You’re fucking drunk, Rev, just come sit down and relax.”

“I know what you’re hiding!” I called before darting into his bunk, hearing a curse before footsteps followed me. I kicked and punched my way down the hall, ready to take out anything in my path. Oh, I was good and I was going to make sure these roadie ninjas were in check.

“Jimmy…come on man. I promise I’m not hiding anything,” JB was suddenly behind me and I dived into his bunk, digging and throwing out anything that looked normal. I knew he had to have some kind of spy device in here!

“Then what the hell is this!” I screamed, holding up a black case and feeling like I had won the fucking lottery. Oh, I had him right where I wanted him and now he had some explaining to do. “Talk your way out of this one evil spy!”

Jason roared with laughed, bracing himself on the wall. “Dude…that’s my stick kit, what the hell were you smoking tonight? You didn’t take one of those little white pills did you?”

I blinked my blurry eyes at him before a big smile fell on my face. “Maybe…but you’ll never know!” I screamed before racing back to the living room with the case. “I will dissect this and find out its true secrets….” I plopped myself back down on the couch next to Maya and started to throw sticks across the room.

“Jimmy, love…what are you—“

“And this is what I’m talking about!” I held up a pink thong for the group to see, everyone exploding with laughter. “JB is secretly a woman!”

Jason put his head in his hands and shook his head. “You caught me Jimmy…” I knew it. It explained why he had suck long fingers…

“Shh…just come here and relax…” Maya climbed onto my lap and I closed my eyes. Oh, I forgot how magical her touch was…like a regular Harry Potter. Yeah…Maya was my little magic wielding witch. She rocked slowly back and forth and I let the darkness take over my heavy eyelids.


Matt’s POV

Well this night wasn’t going at all as planned. I stepped outside to take a piss and when I came back in Maya was gone? What the actual fuck?! And why was she hanging around Jimmy again? Did she not like what happened between us? I was so fucking pissed right now that I couldn’t think straight. Jimmy and I had come to an agreement, so why was he still hanging onto her? Wasn’t she mine?

“What the fuck?” I raged as I opened the bus door and barged in. My eyes instantly landed on Maya who was laughing and laying on top of Jimmy. I felt my blood start to boil at the sight in front of me but I knew I had to play it cool. She should have been laying on me, not Jimmy. “What the hell are you guys doing?”

“Matt? What are you doing here?” Maya stammered, slowly sitting up on Jimmy’s lap. She was frowning at me and now I was even more confused. Did she not want me around? Please fucking tell me that today wasn’t a one time thing because I wasn’t even close to being done with her. I wanted more of her, hell I wanted all of her.

“I could ask you the same thing, I come back and you’re gone,” I crossed my arms over my chest. Maya opened and closed her mouth a few times but it wasn’t her who spoke next.

“Relax Shadz, we’re just watching a movie,” Zacky explained and I had to force myself to look away from Maya. Great so Baker got invited too? What the hell was going on?

My eyes scanned the room to see Avery laying over top Jason and Baker in a pair of short black shorts and a dark tank top. What the hell was going on there? All three of them tensed up and their eyes shot behind me. I turned around to see Brian standing there with clenched fists, looking a the scene with narrow eyes.

“So you’re having a party without us?” Gates said, moving over beside me. He looked just as pissed as I felt now. “Some friends you guys are.” I couldn’t help but follow his gaze to the little brunette, their eyes locking. She swallowed thickly and then narrowed her eyes, ducking into Jason’s side even more.

“What’s the problem? We’re just having fun,” Maya was now standing with a large frown on her face. Well if she was upset about this, imagine how I felt? I thought she and I were on the same page but I guess not. “I didn’t realize we needed your approval or permission to call it a night and relax.”

I ran my hands over my face and then sighed. “You don’t…look can I talk to you for a minute…in private.” I sighed, suddenly feeling like an ass. Was I overreacting to this whole thing?

“Sure…” she said and I followed her down the hall to the back room leaving Gates in his stare down. “What’s up?” Maya asked, sitting down on the bed as I shut the door behind me.

“What is going on?”

“What do you mean what is going on?” Maya looked confused by my question and I couldn’t help but sigh.

“I thought we had a good time today and then I get done with the show and find you glued to Jimmy again,” I started, not exactly sure how to say what I wanted to say. “I guess I just want to know where I stand…” I sighed, my eyes meeting hers as I kneeled down in front of her.

“What do you mean where you stand?” What was this twenty fucking questions?

“I like you Maya okay…I had a lot of fun today on our date and…well…a lot of fun after. So I guess what I’m trying to say is I want to keep seeing you….but if we want that to continue,” I sighed and motioned between us, not believing I actually had to spell this out. “Then I have to be the only one…”

Notes

So Matt wants to by Maya's only one huh? Is she going to go for it or is it too soon for her? Matt's jealous beast was coming out! ;) Comment's please!