Matt’s POV

Well, my morning did not at all going according to planned. I had intended on bringing Maya breakfast in bed, thoroughly cleaning her from head to toe in shower, and then having my wicked way with her. Too bad time and sleep got ahead of me, causing me to miss out on time with Maya. This fucking sucked because not only was I left extremely frustrated, Maya left with Jimmy this morning. I just didn’t understand why she called him to take her home instead of me. She was at my fucking house! Hell, she was my girlfriend, not his, so why was she always running to him for help instead of me.

“Should we get some girl drinks? Maya said she invited their college friends, right?” Zack asked, walking next to me with a heaping cart of booze and liquor.

I shook my head and ran my hand over my face, trying to concentrate on the task at hand. As much as I wanted to have fun at the party tonight, I couldn’t get the thought that Maya and Jimmy were hiding something out of my head. I didn’t like that, not one fucking bit. “What? Sorry.” I said, meeting Baker’s irritated look.

Zack sighed and held up to bottle in front of my face. “Do. We. Need. Chick. Drinks. Yes or no?” He asked antagonizingly slow and pissing me off in the process.

“I don’t fucking know, ask Gates. He’s in charge of this fucking party,” I said, glaring down the aisle at him and Jimmy. Gates had this stupid smile on his face ever since I picked him up this afternoon, and Jimmy—well he was just being himself. They were looking at bottles of scotch and laughing hysterically at something Jimmy said.

“What is your problem today?” Zack caught me off guard with his question. “You are usually all fucking excited to be home but I haven’t seen that frown leave your face since you picked me up. Trouble in paradise?”

Sometimes I really hated how well the guys knew me. They all had the ability to read me like a book, which could be both a help and a hindrance at times. “No, not really…well…,” I stammered, not sure I really wanted to talk to Zack about this. He would probably tell me that I was just being my usual hotheaded self, and I wasn’t in the mood for that today.

“Is it Jimmy?” How the fuck did he know that? God I hated this kid sometimes! Zack chuckled and shook his head, obviously reading my expression again. “It’s kind of obvious,” he shrugged. “You’ve been glaring daggers at him all morning, not to mention that when you came back from the interview yesterday there was major tension in the air. What’s going on?”

“Nothing is fucking going on, okay? Just drop it, Baker,” I snapped, thankful for Johnny Christ for the first time in my life. He came rolling over, riding his cart full of bottles of wine. It seemed fitting to have him pick out some bottles for the party, specially since he would be the one consuming most of it.

“Whatever you say, Shads. I would talk to him though,” he said, grabbing a few bottles of something called Kinky before moving over towards Jimmy and Brian.

“I’ve got enough wine to last us all winter…or at least a massive raging party,” Johnny chuckled looking proud of himself.

“It’s about time you did something right, short shit,” I teased, giving him a rough shove as I watch my other band mates. Jimmy was now standing with his arm around Brian’s shoulder, whispering something excitedly to him. I knew that look! Those bastards were planning something and I wanted to be part of it, especially if it included Maya. I slowly walked up behind them in their little huddle, their heads bowed and laughing.

“And then I said to him…If you ever fucking touch my shit again, I will knock you fucking back to warp tour,” Jimmy said, laughing along the way. Okay, so maybe he wasn’t scheming right now, but when did he ever tell a story quietly. It was then that I realized I had spoke to soon. “And then I was like YOOOOUUUU JUUUSTT WAAITT,” he screamed, causing Brian and Zack to double over with laughter. “I WILL GET YOU FOR THIS!!”

People walking past us glared and shot dirty looks, but it wasn’t something that we gave two fucks about. Let people think what they want, as long was we were happy living our lives, right?

“And then I dived after his little scrawny ass, kicking and punching my way through the crowd. And do you know that little shit was fucking hiding under the goddamned table? Did he really think I couldn’t find him?” Jimmy continued, the joyful expressions in his eyes making my anger towards him drift away. Shit, I couldn’t stay mad at him, he was one of my best fucking friends, like all the rest of the guys—we were brothers. I still didn’t know what was going on between him and Maya, but maybe Baker was right. Maybe I should sit them both down and talk about it instead of letting my insta-rage get the better of me.

“So I pulled that bastard out by the ankles, his pants falling down and fucking mooning the whole party,” he roared and I couldn’t help but laugh too. “And I pulled my bottle of Laphroaig out of his hands, pulled him over my knee, and spanked his pale ass.”

“Oh, shit and then you were screaming you fucking son of a bitch! Ill teach you to take my stuff you fucking lawn gnome!” I finished for him laughing along with them. The three sets of eyes turning on me and then laughing. “I am the motherfucking Rev and no one takes my shit—no one! Not you, or you, or YOU!” I laughed, doing my best Jimmy impression. By the roaring laughter, I was pretty sure I nailed it.

“And that ladies and gentlemen is why Johnny Christ will forever be fucking fourteen years old,” Gates chuckled, turning around with his arms out like was addressing a crowd and earning the middle finger from Johnny.

“Except for when we go to the strip club, then he can be eighteen to get in,” Zack laughed, whipping tears from his eyes from laughing so hard. “That way he can foot the bill?”

“Fuck you guys,” Johnny grumbled, but also laughing along. He knew it was all in good fun. “Don’t we have a party to set up? Its nearly five now and people will start showing up around six.”

“Shit, you’re right. This has to be fucking perfect,” Gates announced for the eightieth time today. That girl was really doing a number one him but to be honest it looked good on him.

A half and hour later, we were at Larry’s house. I went outside to start the grill and set up the music while the rest split up inside to divide and conquer. Once I had finished my part of the set up, I headed back into to find Jimmy running around with streamers and wrapping Johnny up like a mummy in the process.

“Could you guys be fucking serious for one time in your life? Fuck!” Brian raged, pinching his brow as he came in from the kitchen. “And the fucking birthday sign is crooked!”

“If I didn’t know any better I’d say you’re trying to steal V’s thunder with the party planning,” I teased, punching Brian in the arm. He turned and glared at me before running his hands over his face.

“I just want it to be perfect, okay?” He sighed and I could hear the stress in his tone.

“What’s the matter, your date didn’t go well last night?” I moved over to help set up the remaining part of the bar, watching Zacky set up all the stupid party favors and shot glasses Maya asked me to pick up via text.

“That’s the problem, it was fucking awesome and I had her eating right out of the palm of my hand until we got home and my fucking dad was there,” he scoffed, still looking irritated. “But I made it up to her, if you know what I mean.” Gates wagged his eyebrows at me and I couldn’t help but chuckle. Oh, he was in just about as deep as I was, but I didn’t know if he realized it yet. Would Ave freak out like Maya did if Brian told her those three little words? Who was I kidding? I was talking about Synyster Gates and until about two weeks ago he couldn’t even utter the world girlfriend.

“That’s rough, man,” I chuckled. “So Papa Gates really fucking cock blocked you?”

“Yeah, fucking up, right?’ Brian shook his head and looked down at his phone. His jaw dropping slightly before he swallowed thickly.

“What?” I asked, my brow furred together in concern. Gates just shook his head with a wicked smirk coming across is face as he pushed his phone into my hands. There looking back at me were two stunningly beautiful girls dressed up like they were going to walk the fucking runway. They both made kiss faces at the camera and I couldn’t help but feel my heart start to race in my chest when I realized one of them was mine. “Damn…”

“Shit,” Brian hissed, biting down on his knuckle to try and settle himself. I felt his pain because I was in the exact same situation. I knew that if she walked in the door like that, I would have to grab her and run to the nearest bedroom. Speaking of which, I had yet to see Maya’s room. Would she show it to me while I was here?

“Keep it in your pants, dude,” Zack chuckled, looking over Brian’s shoulder as he stared at the picture. “She does looking fucking hot though. Damn…that’s the best I’ve ever seen them look.”

Brian pointed his finger between us, his eyes full of warning. “That means you keep your hands fucking off her, where I can see them at all times. That includes you, Baker. I don’t know what her fascination is with you, but keep your distance.” Brian warned, and I nodded in agreement, but about Maya.

My eyes met Jimmy’s and he frowned slightly and furred his brow. “That’s no far, you have to share the birthday girl and knife girl!” he whined, stomping his foot. “I cant be held accountable for breaking the rules if they dance with me…because lets be honest, we all know I’m the fucking life of the party!” Jimmy practically screamed just as the doorbell rang. “THE GUESTS ARE HERE! SECRET PARTY SPY ACTION PLAN IS ABOUT TO COMMENCE!”

“Jimbo,” Gates chuckled, grabbing him by the back of the shirt to slow him down. “You do realize that if you announce your plan so loudly that everyone will know what it is, right?”

“Duh, that’s the point. It’s a fucking party!” Jimmy said like it was most simple thing in the world.

At around seven, we all took our places in the large house and turned off the lights. I could feel my anticipation rising as I wait for the girls to come in. I knew they would be here any second because Maya just texted me. There was just something about waiting seeing her face and those eyes that send my body into an anxious frenzy. I was surprised how much I missed her and she had only been one for 6 hours. I knew I really liked that girl.

“Shh…here they come!” Someone whispered as the door handle began to turn.

“What’s so important that you needed for the club, Maya?”

“SURPRISE!” Everyone screamed, causing Avery to shriek and stumble backwards into Maya. And even I had to admit, the blush and the look of shock on her face was fucking adorable. “HAPPY BIRTHDAY AVERY!”

In that instant, my eyes moved over to Maya, taking in that bold black and red dress. It was painfully short with a cut out over her hip that spread to mid-section with mesh sleeves. Her long hair was also curled in the most delicate way and the makeup she had on made her look absolutely stunning. I could just image myself ripping her out of it right now…No, come one Sanders, pull yourself together.

I quickly made my way into the kitchen and made a drink for Maya and myself, the party now in full swing. As I made my way back to her in the dense crowd, she was standing with Ben and James from Asking Alexandria, laughing and introducing them to a few girls. I didn’t like her with them—no correction—I hated her with them. I just didn’t like the way they looked at her. But I was thankful that her eyes lit up as soon as she saw me.

“Matt!” she practically cheered as I leaned in and pulled her into my body, taking in her amazing scent. Why did she always smell so damned good? I handed her the drink and she quickly downed it and placed a small kiss on my lips. “This is perfect! You guys did a great job…did you see her face? She honestly had no idea!” Maya gushed, her quick sentence reminding me a little bit of Jimmy when he was excited.

“It was all Brian and Zack to be honest, I just followed directions,” I shrugged, noticing that the two blonde girls standing with Maya, Ben, and James were staring at me with wide eyes. When I looked their way they blushed and then looking at Maya.

“Well you did pronominal, really babe,” Maya gushed, before looking back at the girls and shaking her head and moving her hands. “And I’m so sorry, girls, I’m so rude. Tamara and Camille, this is Matt Sanders…or as you may know him M. Shadows from Avenged Sevenfold,” she said, putting her hand on my chest. Hell, every time she touched I felt a little spark and my heart rate increased, my erection already forming in my pants from the mere sight of her. “Matt, Tamara and Camille.”

“Nice to meet you, ladies,” I said with one of my dimpled smiles. “Do you go to school with Maya and Avery?”

“Yeah, but who would have ever thought they new so many famous people!” The one named Camille gushed, looking between me and the Asking guys. They looked they were ready to eat these girls up and I didn’t care what they did as long as they didn’t touch Maya.

“We can tell you all about it if you’d like…maybe tell you some secret stories on the road,” Ben said, laying the charm on thick. I had to admit that I had never been more thankful then when he and James led those girls away. Now I could have Maya all to myself.

“You, my love,” I practically growled, pulling her towards me by the hips. “Are lucky that I haven’t ripped this off of you yet,” I playfully bit her earlobe, hearing her moan quietly. There were so many people around in such tight quarters that it was almost impossible to move or hear anything. Maya wasn’t lying when she said that she invited a lot of people. “You can’t just show up here in something like this, looking so damn appetizing and not expect me to want to throw you over my shoulder and take you to your room caveman style.”

“The party has only started, big guy,” she teased, batting her beautiful eyes at me.

“Well if you keep that up, I will certainly have to bend you over right here in the middle of the crowd,” I shot back, nibbling at her neck and ears now. I wanted her and I couldn’t get enough—I really missed her today.

“Come dance with me…” Maya breathed in my ear, pulling me towards the music were people were dancing around. We instantly pressed into each other, the pressure and the weight of the people around us forcing us together. I could feel a surge of energy every time our bare skinned touched, and that itself was even more intoxicating.

It wasn’t long before that electric energy turned into a kiss, and then another, and another. Each kiss intensified, becoming harder and more urgent with each passing second. I ran my hand threw Maya’s hair, knotting it between my fingers as she clawed at my shirt. The sexual intensity, hunger, and a hint of something else was undeniable I that moment and I didn’t want it to stop.

“Mmm…you make it hard to wait,” Maya breathed, her eyes full of lust and something else clouded in the back. I wasn’t sure what it was but I knew better than to ask or say those words again. Was she slowly coming around to me? Did she actually love me too? I could feel it in her every movement and kiss, but did she know that?

“Why don’t you show me your room,” I said, pecking her lips as she took my hand. “I want to be in your bed tonight,” I breathed, watching her eyes close slowly, obviously trying to control herself. “I want you.”

With that Maya kissed my lips in a hungry manner and dragged me towards the stairs, only stopping when we reached the small landing at the top. She tasted so good and I felt like I was getting drunk on her kiss alone. I wanted more and to know everything about her. I fucking loved this girl.

“Whoa, whoa, whoa! Slow down there, kids!” Danny slurred, coming out of one of the rooms at the top of the stairs. To my surprise Ben and James both came up the stairs behind us beaming widely. The three of the blocked our way to the bedroom.”

“Come on guys, get the fuck out of the way,” I said as Maya tucked her head into my shoulder. I knew she wasn’t embarrassed but it was cute to see this softer side of her—the one that was more like Ave.

“Is that anyway to treat a party guest,” Ben chuckled, pulling out his phone. His smirk only grew as he looked down at a picture. “So are you two planning on going public too?”

I narrowed my eyes at him in confusion, trying to figure out what the hell he was talking about. “Going public? No, not right now,” I stammered, looking at Maya who looked just as confused. “What do you mean too?”

“Oh, shit you haven’t seen it have you?” Ben said, looking between his brothers with his smirk growing by the second. “I thought you guys knew…it’s been blowing up social media since last night.”

Last night? What? These English punks weren’t making any sense. “What the fuck are you talking about?”

“Um…hello, Gates and Avery,” Danny said, putting his arms around Maya and I. “They’ve only been macking all over the web for the past twenty-four hours!”

“What?!” Maya yelped, here eyes growing wide with fear as she ripped the phone away and looked at the picture. “Oh my god….this is so bad. We are so fucking screwed…” she muttered, being the most nervous I had ever seen her.

“What?” I asked, getting irritated because no one was answering my questions. Maya finally shoved the phone into my hands, her face paling. There in front of me I saw Gates and Avery at the little Italian restaurant downtown, dancing and kissing. They looked so fucking happy that it literally enraged me to see someone take a picture of such a private moment. But that wasn’t the worst part. Up on top of the picture was the caption Synyster Gates really does have a girlfriend?! :_( Well at least they are adorable #Mysterygirl #brokenheart #Whoisshe?

“Shit,” I breathed, knowing that not only my moment with Maya was ruined, but that shit was about to hit the fan. “This is so fucked up…” I pinched the bridge of my nose, feeling my anxiety rise. “That wasn’t supposed to get out…and I bet Larry’s seen it—Fuck!”

“I need to find Ave…you find Brian. We need to come up with a plan!” Maya said before turning and racing down the stairs. I quickly followed her, leaving the Asking guys standing there. I didn’t mean to be rude but this was our lives crumbling around us.

Maya quickly flew out of sight so I set my sights on Brian. He would be easier to pick out than the little gnome, right? Only I didn’t see him anywhere. “Baker, have you seen Gates and Ave?” I called to him, seeing him dancing with some girls.

“No, why?” I just shook my head, not even wanting to breach that topic with him yet. He would find out soon enough. I just hoped we could some up with a solution and get it down before Larry would see it. But if it had been up for twenty-four hours, I knew we were all screwed.

It felt like I searched the party for hours looking for those two. Where the hell did they? Did they up and ditch the party to go fuck someplace else? That would be about right for Gates actually. I sighed, pour myself a stiff drink, and headed back towards the living room only to find Maya dancing extremely close with Jimmy.

Seeing him standing so close and talking so intently to Maya made the green monster appear in an instant, forgetting about everything that was going on with the media. I quickly threw back my drink and stormed to them. “What the fuck is going on here?” I asked, breaking up what looked like an intimate moment.

“Matt I was just telling Jimmy about the—“

“Let’s go, both of you. Now,” I said in a deadly tone, grabbing both of them by the arm and leading them to Larry’s office on the first floor. As soon as we were in the room, I slammed the door shut behind me and locked it. I could feel my temper rising and I was doing everything in my power to keep it in check. Jimmy was my friend and Maya was my girl and I wanted to know exactly what was going on between them.

“What the hell is going on between you two and don’t tell me it’s nothing,” I said, leaning on the desk and crossing my arms in front of me. “I can see it and I’m not fucking blind. Is there still something going on between you two?” I raged, looking between them. Jimmy looked simply confused while Maya just gapped at me.

“Matt, listen we—“

“What? You’ve still got unfinished business and need another go to get it out of yours systems?” I raged. “Because if that’s the fucking case, I want to be part of it so we can end this fucking problem right here and right now.” I said, not really realizing what I just said until it came out. “What the fuck is going on?!”

Avery’s POV

This party was so much more than I could have ever dreamed of, and talk about fucking surprised. I had no idea they planned all this without me knowing but I felt extremely specially and like the luckiest girl on the face of the earth. I really did have the best friends a girl could ask for.

“Did you do all this?” I asked Brian as he pulled me into his arms as we danced. It was a good two hours into the party now and my head was spinning from everything, but in a good way.

We were outside on the patio by the pool, enjoying the ocean breeze and the more private atmosphere. It was another perfect night and that was all thanks to Brian.

“Yeah, most of it,” he said with a smile, spinning me around and pulling me back into him. He hadn’t taken his eyes off me from the moment I walked in the door. I attributed it to my make over and the beautiful dress I was wearing. It was and open back black mini-dress, embroidered with pearls and jewels. It hugged my body in all the right places and worked well with my hair twisted into and eloquent up do. “Though Maya and Zack had a big roll too, not to mention the help of Jimmy and short shit,” he chuckled.

“Well, I cant imagine a better birthday,” I breathed, standing up on my tiptoes in my heels and kissing Brian’s lips. “Thank you.”

“Anything for you, Ave,” And there was that smile that made me lose my mind. Every time I saw it, my heart sored and I felt like I was falling down a deep hole, but in the best way possible. His finger moved up to trace over the necklace he gave me, watching me closely in the process. He knew what affects he had over me and used them to his advantage. But he wasn’t the only one who had tricks.

“Did I tell you that you look simply stunning in that dress with your hair like that. It should be illegal…” Brian’s warm breath tickled my neck and I closed my eyes.

“Yes, you mentioned it a couple of times,” I giggled, taking a teasing step backwards. Brian frowned and took another step towards me, trying to grab me by my hips but I kept a step ahead of him. “It’s my birthday and we are going to play by my rules tonight,” I teased.

“But my rules are much more fun, you’re just trying to be a dirty little tease,” Brian groaned, trying to get me again. I giggled and shook my head.

“Ah, ah, ah, Mr. Haner, it’s my party, my game,” I said, holding a finger to his chest.

“Well technically, I threw the party, so it’s actually mine,” he shot back, looking smug. He was trying so hard to regain control that it was cute. Maybe it was his time to beg?

“I don’t think so,” quickly moved over around to the edge of the pool. “So tell me, what do you like to do when you’re not touring?”

“Oh, you’re not going to use my own game against me are you?” He really looked like I was tormenting him and I kind of liked that.

“Me? Never,” I teased, gently grazing his lips before he tried to lunge at me again. When he finally realized he wasn’t going to get his way until he answered the question, he let out a long groan.

“I enjoy going to the beach, dicking around with guys, writing music…and hopefully spending time with my girlfriend,” he said, taking me off guard by the last part. It felt so amazing to hear him say those words, it never got old.

“You’re girlfriend, huh? Must be a lucky gal,” I said, kissing his lips softly and melting against his chest. God he smelled so good and I couldn’t get enough. I could die happy right here.

“I think I’m the lucky one,” Brian said seriously, though I could see a hint of mischief in his eyes. I frowned at him and tilted my head to the side in confusion.

“Why is that?”

“Because I’m not wet,” he said before grabbing my hand and whirling me towards the pool. I let out a shriek and held onto his hand for dear life as we both toppled into the pool. We broke the surface laughing at each other.

“Well it looks like you’re wet now,” I laughed, wrapping my arms around his neck. “And you’re luck that water wont ruin this dress…or I would personally have to murder you.” I said, quoting his words from last night.

Brian threw his head back and laughed, pulling me over to the corner of the pool with him. “How is it possible that you look beautiful no matter what the situation,” he breathed, looking into my eyes. I soon got lost in the chocolate pools, feeling my heart swell with love. It was in that moment that I realized that I actually did love him—even if it was way too soon.

“You’re just saying that,” I said, looking away with a blush. I didn’t dare say the words that my heart was screaming because I didn’t know how he’d react. What happens if he wasn’t anywhere near this state? I didn’t want to find out so I would keep it to myself. Let me just say that I learned from Matt’s mistake—if you could call it that. I thought it was sweet.

“No, I would never lie to you,” Brian said honestly. “And part of me thinks it was fate that we both fell in the pool?” There was that mischievous sparkle again. Shit, what was he going to do now? I was already soaked. I looked at him and then around the deserted area. Everyone else was inside, leaving Brian and I alone.

The next thing I knew, Brian’s lips were plastered against mine and I had lost my dress somewhere between the pool and the side of the pool house that I was now pressed up against. I was only wearing my now see-through black lace panties and bra and Brian had stripped down to his boxers.

I could feel his erection pushing through the dripping wet fabric, the water from the pull running down our bodies. “Mmm…you are so fucking hot,” Brian breathed, picking me up in one swift motion. His lips attached back to mine and I felt him move slightly, as if he were trying to get us into the pool house before anyone saw. However just at that moment I heard a door slam.

“What the hell is going on here?” An all to familiar voice yelled. “Get the hell away from her!” Suddenly my feet were back on the ground and Brian was on his ass on the pavement.

“How dare you fucking touch her? You know the rules, Brian you knew what the expectations were and here I find you—“ I blinked a few times, trying to register what was going on threw all the yelling.

“What the—Dad?” Those angry blue eyes stared back at me and I knew I was in deep trouble. In that second alone, my whole world came crashing down around me and I was mortified. Everything was over. “Dad, what are you doing here?”

Notes

Oh shit...Matt is having an intervention with Maya and Jimmy and Larry just showed up at the party?! The cats out of the bag now! What will it mean for our loves? Is everything over?

Oh, and I would also like to wish a very happy birthday to my amazing co-writer, Mei! Happy Birthday, love! :) And as Brian told Ave, "may all your dreams and wishes come true!"