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Bête Noire

Gone for good

Marley slammed the door behind her, tears welling up in her eyes as it all got too much. Why her - she thought. Why did this always had to happen to her? She felt something brush against her leg, and looked down to see Pinkly sat by her side. She crouched down to pet her, it was surprising how the little Maltese always knew when she was upset.

"Marls?" Asked a voice that sounded like Zacky's. "What are you doing home? I thought you were staying at Greg's." Marley looked up, meeting his gaze. His curious expression softened when he saw the tears run down her cheeks. "Ah shit. Come here babe." He murmured and walked towards her, with his arms held out.

Marley stood and walked straight into his arms, holding back even more tears with all that she could. The front door opened behind them, and Marley knew who it was without even turning around.

"It's alright Zack, I got her." Matt muttered from behind her. Zacky's arms released her waist as she turned and threw her arms around Matt's neck, burying her face in his shirt as if he could shield her from the heart ache. Once Marley was in his arms, she broke down. She couldn't have stopped the tears even if she'd tried.

She was vaguely aware of someone else walking into the room, but couldn't look up. She didn't want to see the looks that would say that they were right.

"Marley, what's wrong?" Johnny's question made her sank even further into Matt, unwilling to say the words out loud. Especially to Brian. Thankfully she had Matt there to say it to them for her. "Greg cheated on her." He paused, glancing down at his sister, as if asking if it was okay to spill out the rest. Marley nodded slightly into his shoulder.

"With Michelle."

Brian felt his whole body tense with shock, closely followed by anger. He could hear his pulse thudding in his ears, feel the anger running through his veins. "I'm gonna fucking kill him," he growled. Zacky's eyes flicked between him and Marley, he gave Brian a small, knowing smile and turned his attention back to Marley.

"I'm with Gates." Johnny agreed. Marley looked up from Matt's shoulder, turning to face the others. Her dark eye make up had left grey, smudged tracks down her cheeks. Brian's chest tightened even more with anger at the sight of her so upset. "Guys..." she trailed off, looking between them with a confused look on her face. "How many times must we tell you that you're our family too?" Zacky replied with a stern look on his face. He then glanced at Brian before saying, "Even him."

"I can't believe that you guys are more overprotective of me than my brother is." Marley spoke, making Matt place a kiss on her temple. "But that doesn't mean that he doesn't want to kick that bastard's head in right now." Added Matt, a thunderous look on his face. Marley was about to reply when the front door burst open.

Kay strode in, closely followed by Jimmy- who appeared to have been dragged alone for a sole purpose of being a pack horse- and a whole bunch of grocery bags. She took in Marley with a glance.

"Tell me you're not crying over that dickhead," she stated, making Marley wince and shrug one shoulder. Kay gave her a withering look, "How many times must I tell you that there are plenty of bigger, better and sexier fish in the sea?" Marley snorted softly, "How many times must I reply that I'd like to know where they are?"

Kay grinned and walked over to Marley. "And how many times must I be forced to add that you need to kiss many frogs to find your prince?" Marley smiled and walked into Kay's hug. "We have this conversation far too often for my liking." Matt raised his eyebrows at Jimmy before saying, "That I can agree on."

"And when I said that Marley needed you, I didn't mean she needed your entire freezer too baby." Jimmy groaned as he freed his hands of the grocery bags. "Well baby, never underestimate the healing power of Ben and Jerry's with chocolate sauce, sprinkles and marshmallows when combined with manicures and chick flicks." Kay's response made all the men groan, and Marley to let a small smile out.

The guys stayed with Marley and Kay for most of the night, which Marley really appreciated. It was just nice to be with people who cared about her. Yes, even Brian. He was currently sat next to Marley, stuffing his face with nachos as they watched A Walk To Remember.

He had barely left Marley's side since they'd started watching movies. It was nice but slightly confusing for Marley. It made her feel like she was kind of like family to him, but then she'd think about the way he's kissed her a couple of weeks ago. Marley knew that she needed to talk to Kay about it, but it was a little difficult with all the guys around.

Kay was currently painting Marley's toenails, and Marley dreaded to see what color it was. "I don't understand why Michelle would do something like that to you." Johnny commented from where he was sat with Pinkly lay across his lap. Marley's chest tightened as she thought about what she had inadvertently walked in on.

"I mean she's supposed to be your friend." Johnny added, making Kay snort and Marley closed her eyes, bracing for the outburst that was most probably about to occur. "Please, she is such a slaaaaaaag!" Both Brian and Jimmy choked on a mouthful of nachos, and Marley forced herself not to laugh.

"Babe, don't you ever let Val hear you say that." Jimmy warned, coughing. "Why? I only tell the truth." Kay retorted, waving the nail varnish brush at her fiance. Marley caught sight of the color; neon green. Wonderful. She sighed and hit Kay's shoulder slightly, "Move, I'm going to get another drink." She glanced at the empty bowl of nachos, "And some more nachos."

Marley stood and headed for the kitchen. She poured herself another glass of wine when Brian walked in. She smiled weakly at him. "Are you okay, Denise?" Marley looked at him and he laughed slightly, "Stupid question, sorry." He opened the fridge and pulled out a bottle of beer. "Seriously though, I'm worried about you."

This time Marley's smile was a bit stronger and more genuine - even if she was confused as hell about it. "I'm fine." She paused, earning a disbelieving look from him and sighed. "I will be fine, give me some time." Brian sat his beer aside and pulled her into a hug. Marley let him hold her close, just enjoying the feeling of being in his arms.

"I can't believe she'd do something like that to you." He murmured, his breath tickling her ear. "She blames me for you and her breaking up." Marley replied, freezing when realized what she had just said. Brian tensed before pulling away, "What?" She sighed, "She thinks you broke up with her because of me."

Brian closed his eyes and rubbed his forehead. When he reopened them, they were filled with guilt. "Marley..." She turned to face him quickly, "Don't you dare blame yourself for this. It's not your fault." She pulled the nachos out of the oven and froze on spot when she felt his arms wrapped around her waist firmly.

"That doesn't make me feel less guilty." He murmured in her ear. Marley closed her eyes and let out a sigh, the feeling of his lips against her earlobe send shivers down her spine. But she recovered her power of speech soon enough. "You shouldn't feel guilty, Brian. Besides, it's not like her and I were close anyway. So stop feeling guilty, or that beer is going to end up over your head."

Brian didn't move his arms from Marley's waist. She was just about to ask him to let go, when he moved back. "I'll take those through for you." He took the bowl of nachos from her and walked out of the kitchen.

Marley watched him go, hating the fact that she wished his arms were still around her waist. Hating the fact that she wished he would kiss her and make all of this pain and confusion go away, even for a while.

Notes

Firstly, I do not mean any disrespect to any of the Avenged ladies. Especially not Michelle, I think she's pretty cool. And this is simply fiction, but I felt the need to clear it out :)

So, who's happy that Michelle and Greg are gone? :P
But does it mean that Brian and Marley will finally confess? Those two are pretty stubborn you see ;)

Let me know your thoughts, and in case u guys haven't checked out my new story, here's a link.
Carry On

Comments

Thanks for posting! Man, I hope they figure it out soon!
Unfortunately the site's been like this for a long time now, and the exact same thing is happening to Mibba. The good thing is, it doesn't seem to be getting worse, but also not better. So yeah, the only way to find stories is to search for them or get updates. There's a new site that was started by Ramona: http://www.a7xfanfic.com/index.php

violetvictoria violetvictoria
2/16/20

@Lily97
@BeccaBearSc
@Daphne

Thank you guys for your support! I really appreciate it!

@Kimmie

Hey! I published another damn chapter!
Hope u like it!

Holly Holly
2/14/20

Oh my, Brian and Marley!! Can I just say how much I love them? Great chapter as always <3

Lily97 Lily97
7/3/19

You published a damn chapter!! You better bring the next chapters soon, missy!

Loved this chapter! Can't wait for them to fucking finally be together!

Kimmie Kimmie
7/1/19

Im gonna sit here...and read it all... in one sitting.
*pops popcorn*

BeccaBearSc BeccaBearSc
11/21/18