Burn It Down

I sat in the cab with Matt and the guys, sitting on Brian’s lap with my thighs on Zacky’s lap and feet in Matt’s. I cuddled up to Brian yawning slightly. He grinned, “Have fun tonight babe?”
I giggled and nodded, “Don’t start treating me like one of your one night girls. I’m not a talking pig.”
Matt chuckled patting my ankle, “I like it when you drink, you’re feisty as shit.” I giggled more as Zacky drummed along my legs to a random slow rhythm.
Brian looked at me caught off guard a bit by the tone I used, “Fine.” He blew a raspberry on my cheek, making me laugh and wiggle. Instantly felt him tense and I looked out the window too drunk to notice really anything else.
“You gonna be okay on your own tonight Little Shads? You seem pretty on top of the world,” Johnny said from the front seat of the taxi van as Jimmy and the Berrys were passed out in the far back row.
I nodded, “I’m definitely okay.” I grinned wide as we pulled up to the hotel. I instantly got up from the guys and opened the door before running towards the doors. I forgot I was in heels and tripped, twisting my ankle, luckily getting caught by the hand right before I hit the ground. I looked up at Matt who just shook his head and helped me up. “Oww…” I pouted at him.
He laugh and shook his head, “You just had to run didn’t you?”
I stuck my tongue out at him, “I forgot I had heels on.” I gingerly reached down pulling off my heels.
“Fuck…Matt!” Johnny yelled after us.
Matt turned and looked at him, supporting me, “WHAT?”
“Can you come grab Jimmy? He’s passed out cold again,” Johnny stated as the others stumbled towards us.
“Yeah, I’ll be right there,” he said and looked at me. “Sorry kiddo, you gonna be okay if I let Zack and Gates take you upstairs?”
I nodded smiling again as they stepped up to me, “We got her boss, go get Rev.” Zacky smiled and took my heels from me.
Matt quickly thanked the guys then ran over to the taxi. All of a sudden I was being lifted up a bit, my arms around the guys shoulders as they helped me along to the elevator. I grinned, “Have fun tonight boys?”
“Hell yeah,” they both answered together. “We got to dance with the hottest chick in town tonight,” Brian winked at me.
I laughed, “Oh? Who’s that?”
Zacky chuckled, “I believe he’s talking about you, My Dear.”
I blushed as the alcohol started subsiding, my hormones taking over my emotions as the elevator opened on the 3rd floor. The guys again helped me down to my room. “Where’s your room key?” Zacky asked. I immediately dug in the side of the bodice of the dress as the guys gulped looking at me.
I successfully pulled it out as the guys gaped at me, “What?” I asked raising an eyebrow. They shook their head, words failing as I let myself into the room, “help me in?” I asked them and immediately my wish was granted.
As the door closed, I gingerly walked over to my bag and cleared off the bed before flopping down. The guys flopped down beside me and I couldn’t help but giggle. It was Zacky then me then Brian and I gotta say I was right in the spot that most women would have killed to be in. The guys laid back, Brian’s arm behind his head as he laid the other across his stomach. I lay there staring at the ceiling as Zacky reciprocated Brian’s posture. Zacky caught himself falling asleep and immediately got up, “I’m gonna go to bed guys, sleep tight.” He leaned over and kissed my cheek and I wrapped my arms around him hugging him tightly. He chuckled softly and hugged me back then pulled away, “Night Sweets.”
I grinned, “Night Zacky.” He made his way over to the door and then went out. I rolled to my side and looked at Brian who was already snoozing. I grinned and kissed his cheek then took off his fedora. I picked up my pajamas and went to the bathroom before stripping and changing. I locked the hotel room door putting the do not disturb sign out as quietly as possible. Then turned off the lights and crawled into bed under the covers, Brian still asleep on top of the covers. I soon fell asleep knowing this wasn’t the first time one of my best friends had fallen asleep in my bed, and I knew it wouldn’t be the last.

* * * * * * * *
I woke up the next day to the sunlight streaming into the window. There was a pounding in my head that made me groan, then I realized that there was an arm wrapped around me pulling me into someone’s chest. I smiled remembering Brian was still here and snuggled back into the bed and into the warmth that came from him.
The next time I awoke, there was a pounding on the door and a loud guitar solo came from a cell phone. I groaned and sat up, Brian stirring suddenly then relaxing when he realized where he was, “Morning beautiful.” He said smiling.
“Morning,” I smiled and slowly got out of bed as the pounding on the door got louder. “COMING” I yelled as loud as I dared, my head killing me and my stomach feeling completely nauseous.
I opened the door finding Mattie standing there with coffee, his eyes moved past me to a sleepy looking Brian who was looking at his phone. “Morning Brian,” Matt said with a look in his eye that was only what I could describe as concern mixed with confusion.
“Morning,” Brian mumbled from the bed, putting on his Aviators, obviously nursing a hangover similar to myself.
Matt came in and sat across from the bed at the table, setting down my coffee, “How are you guys feeling this morning?”
I groaned, “Like shit, I’m never drinking again.” I said as I sat next to him. Brian slowly getting out of bed, stretching showing some skin where the V of his hips are. I absentmindedly licked my lips as I watched then looked at my coffee and took a sip.
“What time do we have sound check?” Brian asked looking in our general direction.
“Bout an hour, you may want to go shower and put on new clothes,” Matt nodded towards him.
Brian nodded, “I’ll see you later Em. Thanks for letting me crash.” He then exited the room leaving just me and Matt.
“So what’s going on with Haner?” Matt asked curiously as I took another drink.
“What do you mean?” I asked raising an eyebrow.
Matt shrugged, “You guys seem pretty close…” he trailed off, obviously baiting me.
I rolled my eyes, “Matt he’s been one of my best and closest friends for the past 8 years. He’s danced with me loads of times, I’ve sat on his lap loads of times, and we’ve fallen asleep together multiple times.”
“Have you ever been with him?” Matt asked with an inquisitive look in his eye.
I groaned and covered my eyes the little gnomes pounding away at the shadows of my mind, leaving me in too much pain for this shit. “If we’re going to talk about sex lives, I need another fucking drink.” I said and went to the fridge.
“No you don’t,” Matt laughed. “It was just a question.”
I shook my head, “No Matt, I’ve never fucked Brian.” I crossed my arms over my chest a little peeved that Matt wanted to know who I’ve slept with.
“Hey,” he raised his hands up in a defensive gesture noticing that I was obviously losing my patience in this. “It was just a question.”
My eyes narrowed at him, “What if I had Matt? What would you do about it?”
He stood up not liking the intimidating vibe I was giving off, then lost some of his edge as he took in my words. He groaned and ran his hands over his face. “Fuck, I don’t know.”
“So then why does it matter?” I asked trying to understand my brother.
“Because I think you deserve better,” Matt said simply.
I rolled my eyes, “You remember the last guy you liked that I dated?”
“Scott?” He asked raising an eyebrow, “What about him?”
“He’s now stalking me, messaging me constantly, he wasn’t that great of a guy unless he was around you, Matt,” I finally admitted to him, trying to make a point.
Matt’s jaw tensed for a second, a sure sign he’s not happy as there was a knock at the door, interrupting our conversation. I walked over to the door shaking my head and pulled it open revealing Zacky and Jimmy. “Hey guys,” I smiled, “Come on in.”
They gave Matt and Me a sly look obviously feeling the tension in the room, “Uhhh…we were just seeing if you guys were ready to head out to the venue so we can make it to our soundcheck?” Zacky said to no one directly not fully crossing the threshold.
“Yeah, we’re good,” I smiled then realized that I was still in my pajamas. I blushed and grabbed clothes walking into the bathroom, “Let me change and we’re good to go.” I shut the door and quickly threw on some of my daisy duke jean shorts, flip flops, and a spaghetti strap Avenged Sevenfold shirt that I had made myself after the guys turned down my idea.
I stepped out of the bathroom, throwing my hair up in a messy bun and grabbed my sunglasses off the desk. “Alright ready?” The boys stopped their small talk and nodded. I could have swore that I saw Zacky look me up and down but no way was I going to comment. Fuck having to deal with Matty’s over protective shit when the person he should be concerned about isn’t around anymore.

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