Saige’s POV

The drive from LA to Huntington Beach felt like it would never and I was glad when I finally arrived at my new house. I have not been back in a couple years but it was nice to get away from the hectic environment of LA. My sister Nicole and my good friend Sophie got my house all set up for me, which I was thankful for. Sophie lived in Huntington Beach and used to date Matt but they had a nasty breakup just before my divorce with Benji started.

I got my suitcases out of my car and walked the short distance to the front entrance and headed inside. I smiled when I saw the finished décor of my place and I loved everything about it. I walked down the hall to master bedroom and put my suitcases off to the side and sat down on my bed. I let out a small sigh and ran my hands through my short blond locks. I pulled my phone out of my pocket and checked if I had any text messages. I noticed I had a few messages had saw Benji had sent me a text

Hey, hope the drive to Huntington Beach went well, Benj

Me and Benji were on good terms for now but knowing our marriage was officially over was still such an adjustment. I texted him back to let him know I made it to my new place okay.

It was good and I’m at my place now. Talk you later, S.

I set my phone on my bedside table and looked at the photo I had of Benji and myself at Warped tour in 2002. We had been dating for about a year and just as Good Charlotte was really starting to gain more popularity. We got engaged shortly after that and got married in early 2004. I don’t regret anything about the time I spent with Benji and I really thought we would be married for a lot longer. We wanted different things in life and he was not ready to have kids which are something I always wanted. He had become distant and that hurt the most and when he said he wanted to end our marriage, I felt completely devastated. I will always love him but I knew I had to get my life on a new track. I wiped a couple tears that slipped down my cheek and then I laid down and decided sleep was the best thing for me right now.

The next morning, I got most of my clothes and unpacked and then I had to venture to the grocery store and get myself all the essentials. I also made a mental note that I needed to text Matt and let him know I am back in town. He was one of my best friends but over the last couple years, we haven’t seen each other much since he was so busy with Avenged Sevenfold. Matt and I used to date when we were in high school but we were not ready for anything serious. But we shared so many good memories like my first kiss and he took my virginity and it was a special moment for me. We stayed good friends and was so supportive of my relationship with Benji and has been there for when my marriage troubles started. We talked on the phone every week and it was something I looked forward to. Now I feel like was the best time to reconnect with Matt and spend time with him when he was not busy getting Avenged Sevenfold’s new album together.

I took a shower and blow-dried my hair and got myself dressed in a black tank-top and a pair of jean shorts. I slipped on a pair of sandal’s and decided not to bother putting makeup on since I was not going anywhere special. I was the kind of girl that liked going more natural with makeup and I rarely wore it.

I hoped in my convertible and drove the short distance to the store and I took in all the scenery of Huntington Beach that I missed so much. Since I was with Benji for almost a decade a lot of people recognized me but I got used to it. The wind blew my short locks as around since I had the top down on my convertible.

I parked my car and went inside the store and hoped to make this shopping trip as quick as possible. I was in my own world and then out of nowhere I heard that familiar voice and turned around and saw Matt standing behind me. A huge smile came to my lips and I had to hold back a scream. “Matty?” I asked as he came closer and I wrapped my arms around him.

As we pulled away from our hug I looked him over and he looked stunning as ever. He gave me one of his adorable smiles and it gave me butterflies.

“It’s nice to see you finally came back to town.”

“Yeah, I'll be free. The guys want to have a party so your welcome to join us. I'm sure they will be happy to see you again.”

I had to keep my excitement to myself but I was really looking forward to catching up with Matt and the other guys and to have some much-needed fun. “Sounds great. See you later Matt.” I gave him a hug and finished up my shopping and headed home.

Once I was home I got an outfit picked out which consisted of a pair of dark skinny jeans and one of my many band tee shirts that I collected over the years of touring around with Benji. I put away all my household stuff and groceries and made myself a small meal. Why did I feel so nervous all sudden? It’s not like I did not know Matt very well or the other guys. I guess things just feel different now that Benji is not around with me. He was always around when I hung around with Matt over the years, so I felt like I had some new-found freedom in my life. But I pushed my anxieties aside and tried to relax for a while before I would head over to Matt’s house.

I decided to do some writing for my book that I have been working on for the last couple of years. I sat on my bed and turned on my laptop and opened my writing and wrote some ideas that’s were on my mind. I almost lost track of time and quickly checked my email and responded to my new messages and then shut my laptop and placed it on my bed.

I grabbed my phone and sent a quick text to Matt, What time should I come over?

My phone went off about 20 minutes later and I smiled when I saw Matt texted me back.

Come over anytime, M.

See you soon.

I changed my outfit and looked at myself in my full-length mirror. I admit I was not the fittest woman but I loved my curves but I had let myself go a bit when my troubles with Benji started. I would have to ask Matt for some help getting into a fitness regime so I could tone up. Once I was ready I grabbed my purse, phone, and keys and drove the short distance to Matt’s house. I parked my car in the drive and noticed how many people were already there. I took a couple of deep breaths and kept myself relaxed and hoped all would go well tonight.

Tonight would give me a chance to finally catch up with Matt and the rest of the band as well feel reacquainted with living back in Huntington Beach. What was the worst thing that could happen at the party? Now that I'm divorced and single there was nothing that could make me feel any worse. I have not been to a party in ages so I was looking forward to going over to Matt's later.

Notes

This chapter is not very long but I am just seeing how people react to my story. The next chapter updates will be longer. I hope you enjoy my Avenged Sevenfold and Good Charlotte Crossover story.