A7X One Shots

I'd been a fan of Bad Religion for years. They had been my go to band when I was feeling down along with Avenged Sevenfold. But they hadn't become my favorite band until 2002 when Brooks Wackerman really cemented his part in the band. Honestly, I think Bad Religion became my favorite because Brooks was in it. I was halfway in love with him. Then when he joined Avenged, it was like I died.

He was such a talented drummer and the fact that Jimmy also appreciated and loved Brooks only made it better that he was with my all time favorite band. If I could meet Brooks, I think my day would be made. Hell, my entire life might be made.

Today might just be that day too because I was going to an Open Air concert and Sevenfold was headlining. It was my time to finally meet the people that had made my life better. They had got me through some very dark times.

"Bailey, it's time to go," my boyfriend, Greg, said. He was a light to my life and completely understood my love for Brooks. Greg was half way in love with Johnny Christ, so if we both had the chance to meet Avenged, we would be in heaven.
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Lights flashed on the stage, revealing a drum set with the Deathbat on it. I screamed so loud that Greg had to put his hands over his ears. He shot me a look but let out his own yell as Johnny and Brooks headed on stage. If we weren't dating, I swear Greg would be Johnny's bitch.

We pushed as close to the stage as we could get. I think both of us were dying to basically touch our idols. As we hit the stage blockers, Matt, Zack, and Brian ran on stage and immediately started with "Hail to the King." Greg and I looked at each and screamed. It was our favorite from the black album.

The song ended and Brooks blasted out a beat that turned into "The Stage." Greg started air guitaring and I was screaming along with Matt. We both loved this song and couldn't wait to see them headline in 2018.

"HOW THE FUCK YOU DOING, PITTSBURGH?" Matt held the mic out as the crowd went insane. "Brooks, kick this shit."

The beats of "Almost Easy" blasted and I almost fainted. Brooks could do a double octopus as well as the Rev could. Hearing this life was like I was given life all over again. I couldn't believe that they were playing it.
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"Alright, we've got one more song for you guys, but one of our truest fans as asked if we could sing one song before our encore," Matt said, "Can Greg and Bailey please come on stage?"

I looked at my boyfriend, shock the only thing I could feel. Greg grabbed my hand and pulled me on stage. All five guys came over to us and hugged us. Greg held onto Johnny for a little too long, but they smiled at the end.

Brooks approached me and smiled. I couldn't help but smile back. He just gave off that vibe.

"Hey, Bailey," he said,"Greg asked me to hold your hand while we to do this song. They don't really need drums. Is that okay?"

I nodded and practically died when he grasped my hand. I squeezed it and watched as Brooks smiled down at me. His hand was so warm; it was like holding onto a radiator.

"Now, we haven't done this song live in forever," Matt said as "Warmness on the Soul."

My face lit up and Brooks smiled at me again. "Why are you smiling?" he asked.

"Greg is gonna propose, isn't he?"

Brooks grinned and held my hand tighter as Matt dove into the chorus and Greg approached me. He got down on one knee and asked the question every one dreams off. Words alluded me until Brooks squeezed my hand again. I nodded and my boyfriend slipped a small diamond ring on my finger.

We hugged and kissed and then hugged the guys one more time. I couldn't believe Greg had done this for me. Before we left the stage, Brooks gave me a final hug and handed me signed drum sticks. Life complete.

Notes

It's not really a Brooks story, sorry! But it was a cute one stuck in my head.

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