We were now pulling up to a gas station that was about fifteen minutes outside of the next city that the next venue was at. Papa Roach's bus was on the opposite side of ours at the gas pumps. All of us got out to stretch our limbs and chat with one another while Jason filled our bus' tank and Jonsey filled P. Roach's bus. Brian grabbed my hand and I sighed inwardly while I put on a smile on the outside as he walked us over to chat with everyone.

"Hey it's the love birds!" Jerry exclaimed as we approached. He gave us a huge hug while smiling like a kid in a candy store. I swear he and Jimmy share a brain sometimes.

"Hey Jerry," I said with a smile gracing my face. How could you not smile in the presence of this bubbly lead guitarist?

Jerry smiled at me before Tobin and Johnny came over and started up a conversation with him and Syn about, you guessed it, guitars. Seriously, is this all these guys ever fucking talk about? I shook my head and grinned before scurrying off to join Lacey, Jimmy, Zacky, Matt, Jacoby, Matty B., and Tony.

"Hey Coree. So are you excited for the concert in Portland tonight?" Tony inquired, a happy little smirk on his face.

"I was fuckin' born excited!" I replied, to this everyone laughed and nodded their heads in agreement.

"You're like a ball of energy. How in the world does Gates keep up with you?" Jacoby asked loudly.

"I heard that you fucker!" Brian shouted from where he was standing a few feet away.

I giggled and shook my head, and for some reason looked over at Zacky. He was looking at me as well and the gaze was hypnotic. A warm glow flushed over my face and we continued to stare at each other. I had no idea why we were just looking at one another. It was as if it was just me and him on this entire earth and that time had been paralyzed.

Everyone was still chatting away as we continued to stare at each other. Zacky was now in front of me so that our eyes were almost level. My body was overwhelmed with a warm, sweet sensation. Fuck. What was this feeling? We were pulled out of our staring when Matt S. honked the horn on the bus, signaling that the buses were gassed up and ready to go. I shook my head and followed everyone onto the bus.

I decided to go ahead and change into the outfit that I would wear for the concert. I left my make up as it was and walked out into the lounge area. Brian was up front driving to the arena and the rest of the guys were all dispersed through the mini kitchen and lounge. I gave Zacky a smile but my eyes pleaded for him to talk to me later. He nodded his head, understanding what I meant and I mouthed the words 'thank you' before going up to the front to talk to Brian.

I sat down in the passenger seat and he looked over at me and smiled briefly before turning his eyes back to the road. I sighed before gathering the courage to speak up.

"Bri, um, I'm not saying that we need to talk right now, but after the show, I would like you to refrain from going out with the guys to drink and coming back to the bus with me so that we can talk. It's really important to me," I said, my eyes focused straight ahead and my hands fidgeting with a hole in my leggings.

"Is something wrong baby?" Brian asked me, his face etched with concern.

"I don't want to discuss it right now. Just promise me that you'll talk with me after the show. Please?" I replied, the fidgeting picking up speed.

"I promise, beautiful," Syn said, a small smile adorning his lips.

I nodded my head and stayed silent the rest of the way to the arena. I let Bri hold my hand, it felt foreign and strange. Like our hands weren't meant to touch and be entwined together in the romantic fashion. Once we got there everyone got off the buses to set up and do sound check minus me and Lacey. I walked into the bunk area and sat on Brian and I's shared bed and rested my elbows on my knees and let my head fall into my hands.

Lacey walked back to where I was and sat beside me. She wrapped a comforting arm around me and held me close.

"Hopefully after you talk to them tonight everything will be worked out. I hate to see you in a shit of a mess," Lace said to me.

"I sure fucking hope so Lace, I sure fucking hope so," I replied.

"Well I'm gonna change and then we should go inside so that you can do the guys' make up," she told me before getting up and going to the bathroom to change into her outfit.

Once she was finished I grabbed my kit and we walked arm in arm to the back entrance. We went to the 'primping area' and Lacey helped me set up my stuff. Once the guys finished changing and the sounds of the fans pouring into the arena were heard, I began working my magic. After about an hour the guys were done and looking sharp.

"So you guys all set?" Larry, Avenged Sevenfold's manager, inquired.

"You bet your fucking ass we are!" Matt exclaimed while the guys all yelled their input.

"Good 'cause that crowd is going ape shit out there," Larry said before walking off.

"Papa Roach is on in ten!" one of the tech managers yelled out as they passed by.

"Good luck guys. Have a kick ass show!" I told all of the P. Roach men.

"Thanks Coree!" they all replied before walking off to prepare and pump each other up. We all gathered around the side of the stage to watch as they entered from the other side.

After Papa Roach performed A7X went on and kicked ass as always. When the concert was over everyone went to Papa Roach's bus to ride to the bar. All except for Zacky, whom was already on our bus waiting, Brian, and me. Once again I let Brian hold my hand and kiss my cheek as we walked back to the bus. Brian chatting away about the show while I nodded my head and pretended to listen. When we got on Zacky was sitting on the LaZboy with a Heineken in one hand and his other resting on his leg that was tapping nervously.

"Hey Zack, do you mind going to the back, Coree and I need to talk," Brian spoke up before I could even say anything.

"No, Zack, don't get up. Brian, sit down. We all need to talk."

Notes

Cliff hanger!!! bum bum bum! lol, sorry people :P you know, it would be really nice if I could get some comments from the readers. I feel like my writing is pointless without feedback.

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