Love Outweighs Ignorance

"Uh, okay," Elizabeth agreed. It wasn't like she really had a choice in the matter, anyway. She was alright at pool, probably not as good as Zacky and certainly not good enough to impress him. "You can break," she said to him, watching as he set everything up.

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Matt closed his eyes and chuckled beneath his breath. "I guess I'm pretty excited," he said, answering her question. He took a drink. "But what's not to be excited about? I mean, I'm out here on the road, seeing new places, meeting new people, and making music with my best friends."

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Zacky smirked at her as he racked the balls, "not a pool player?" He questioned her, before grabbing a que. "Don't worry I'll go easy on you." He winked at her before lining up a shot. Making a solid break, he smirked as two balls sunk, a solid and stripe. To say he was good at pool was an understatement. He'd traveled the world for years drinking and partying. So naturally he learned how to play, it gave him something to focus on when he wasn't searching for someone to suck his dick. Lining up another shot he quickly sunk a solid. "Looks like you're stripes." He smiled at her before missing his next shot.

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Callie smiled at him, "that's something I can understand." She chuckled, though her group was new they had been together for a little over two years. Looking around she noticed that Liz and Zacky had disappeared, that hadn't taken long. Shaking her head she took a drink of her beer, finishing it off. Calling over the bartender she got herself another one. She wasn't about to get smashed, but going to the bus sober more than likely wouldn't happen.

"Yeah, I'm pretty terrible," Elizabeth answered, managing a nervous chuckle. She watched as Zacky sunk another ball and then missed and stepped up to take her shot. Not surprisingly, the cue ball missed the striped four ball she was aiming for. She was honestly shocked she'd managed to even hit the cue ball without scratching. Elizabeth turned to Zacky. "Told you I was terrible," she laughed. She leaned her cue stick against the table, leaning against it with her hands, locking her elbows as she waited for Zacky to take his next turn.

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Matt watched Callie glance around and chuckled. "Don't worry, your friend is in good hands," he told her as she ordered another drink. No doubt she was worried that her friend had wandered off with Zacky, but Zacky wouldn't hurt her. Might fuck her, but he wouldn't hurt her. When the bartender returned with Callie's beer, Matt ordered another drink for himself, smiling when the man came back with his rum and coke, mostly rum per his request.

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Zacky smirked watching as she leaned over the table. His eyes trailing her body, not even bothering with the game at hand. Hearing her words he simply replied, "you don't have to be good to play." Teasing was something he enjoyed doing. He hadn't really extended to play poker for long, long enough to keep the drinks rolling and the girls interested. He knew before long he'd lose interest in her words, so distracting her was the plan. Lining up his next ball he quickly sunk two in one shot. "You should just enjoy the game and not worry about the competition, we aren't playing for stakes." Though saying those words he wondered if she'd play for stakes once she got drunk enough.

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Callie laughed at Matt's comment, "I don't think he'd be stupid enough to hurt her." She informed him. "Being famous and the last person seen with her, it would be stupid to even try." She said, knowing she was still not ever close to buzzing, so forming actual coherent thoughts came easy. "So I'm not worried." She chuckled, beside she didn't think Zacky was that kind of man, he might get a little rough in the sack, but it was all supposed to be in good fun.

"Ah, but I'm a pretty competitive person, just ask Callie," Elizabeth replied. The alcohol was really starting to get into her system now, and she could feel herself loosening up a little, which she was glad for. Zacky was obviously interested in her, she could tell by the way he was looking at her, and she hated that she was acting so awkward. She made a face when Zacky mentioned something about playing for stakes. "I don't have any money, though," she told him, stepping up to take her next shot.

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"We've got pretty good lawyers, so you never know," Matt teased. He took a sip of his drink. He was sure Zack would be getting lucky tonight and Matt was hoping to do the same. It was risky, sleeping with someone he'd see so often, but who knew? Maybe it could turn into a regular thing. Because God knows Matt certainly wouldn't turn down a friends-with-benefits thing. He leaned down closer to Callie's ear. "You wanna go dance or something?" he whispered to her. "I'm kinda tired of standing at the bar."

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Zacky smirked hearing her explain she was competitive, though his thoughts were far from money. "No one ever said anything about money." He chuckled, he waited until she was finished taking her shot before he stood behind her, "believe me you have far more to offer than money." He informed her before moving to take his shot. He knew she could tell what his attentions were, he didn't hide them, nor did he play games with girls. It was one of the reason he couldn't get rid of Sarah she took everything as a challenge or a game.

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Callie raise a brow at Matt's remark unsure how to take that comment. Though her attention was pulled in another direction when Matt mentioned dancing. Callie hadn't danced since before the accident and it would not only be a new experience but a chance she couldn't pass up, Matt dancing. "You dance?" She questioned, before smirking. "This I've got to see." She chuckled, before placing her beer down. Grabbing his hand she lead him out on the floor.

"We'll have to see about that," Elizabeth said, smiling slightly. It was blatantly obvious what Zacky meant by that statement, and Elizabeth had mixed feelings about that. On the one hand, she definitely wouldn't mind a night between the sheets with Zacky, even if it was just for the night. But on the other hand, sex usually involved the removal of clothing and that was something Elizabeth still wasn't comfortable with. And she was sure Zacky would ask questions when she refused to take off her shirt. "So what are these stakes, exactly?" Elizabeth asked a bit later. "That way I know if I should step up my game."

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"I like to think I'm pretty decent," Matt replied, letting Callie lead him out to the dance floor. He generally only danced with girls when his end goal was to get them into his bed and he'd run out of things to talk about. Dancing was usually a pretty good way to make it more than obvious what he wanted and it also served to get the girl into a little too, turn her on a little. Once they were on the dance floor, Matt turned Callie so that she was facing away from him, grabbing onto her hips and pulling her close.

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Zacky licked over his lips, "hmm, I don't know." He said to her, "give me a minute I'll come up with something." He licked over his lips before sinking the eight ball, "besides this game is over." He turned and looked at her, placing himself on the edge of the table. Thinking over his options, letting his eyes trail her body. What did he want to bet on, something that she would be comfortable doing and something that would actually satisfy him.

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Callie smirked hearing Matt's words, though she still wanted to see it for herself. A soft gasp left her lips feeling him take control, something she hadn't expected at all. Feeling his hips grind into her ass, she nibbled on her lip as she moved with him to the beat of the music. She knew that she wouldn't be doing anything but bumping and grinding. But that didn't stop her from enjoying his hands on her and feeling him pressed against her. She could feel the fire being ignited in her, it had been too long since a man had touch her. And she was regretting it but enjoying herself none the less.

"Dammit, that one was just practice, then," Elizabeth cursed, laughing slightly. She knew Zacky was only using this as an excuse to flirt with her, but she really was a competitive person. And even though she probably wouldn't actually "lose" if she lost, she still wanted to win. "While you come up with something, I'm gonna set up the next game." Elizabeth collected all the pool balls, bending over the table to re-rack before turning back to Zacky. "Since you won, I guess you get to break again."

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Once he was sure Callie was comfortable with the dancing, Matt decided he should go ahead and move things along a bit. He definitely had an agenda for the night, and as nice as it was to dance with a beautiful woman like Callie, this wasn't gonna cut it. Matt reached up and brushed the hair away from Callie's neck, leaning down slightly and pressing kisses to her soft skin, slowly moving up to her ear. "You're very beautiful, did you know that?" Matt whispered to her. "And I'd be lying if I said I wouldn't like to take you to my bed." No need to beat around the bush, since he was sure she already knew what he was after.

@ ZackyEffingVengeance
Zacky smirked at her his eyes on her ass while she set up. He thought about what he could use as stakes, he couldn't take her back to the bus. So his thoughts were lingering on a quicky in the bathroom or a night at a hotel. Though he doubted she'd want to spend even a second in the bathroom fucking, he knew his option. "Alright, well if I win." He smirked down at her pulling her body flush to his. "Your body is my playground tonight." He leaned forward his lips almost touching hers. "Your demands?" He questioned wanting to know what she wanted if he should lose.

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Callie shivered as Matt's lips trailed her neck, just the simple touch had ignited a fire setting a blaze in her core. To say that her body didn't want to bask in his touch was a lie. But she knew there was no way she was going to allow him access to her. She couldn't bring herself to even want to explain to anyone her situation. "As fun as that sounds, not happening." She informed him, slightly pulling away. His hands and mouth on her were distracting, and she knew she'd cave. Only later to regret it.

"Um well...I don't know," Elizabeth mumbled. Despite the fact that she'd known what Zacky's intentions were, it still surprised her to hear him say it so outright. She'd be lying if she said the idea was at least slightly appealing to her, but she still wasn't sure. "It's not like I'll win anyway," Elizabeth added, her voice barely a whisper. Zacky was so close to her, she was tempted to just kiss him now, but he needed to earn it.

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Matt was disappointed to hear Callie turn him down, but not entirely surprised. She didn't seem like the type of girl to just jump into bed with someone, alcohol or not. But Matt was sure the other guys would have someone in their beds - Zacky was certainly looking like he was going to get lucky with that bass player - and Matt wanted someone too, especially since it would help to take his mind further away from Val. "I can make it worth it, trust me," Matt said next, hoping he could convince Callie.

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Zack smirked down at her, "fine." He chuckled, before moving away from her. "But you're right, you won't win." He informed her before moving to the table, quickly breaking. Once he started sinking balls, he didn't stop until he pocketed ever ball. Licking his lips he moved back to her, grabbing her hips pulling her into him, before smashing his lips to hers. He didn't want to play around anymore he came to get laid, and wanted this now.

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Callie turned to face Matt, "oh." She chuckled smiling up at him. "I bet you can." She informed him before frowning. "I just can't." She informed him, she didn't know how she could explain. She hadn't thought of an excuse for why she didn't want sex. Granted her body was screaming for it now, but taking her pants off wasn't something she believed she would ever have to face, this soon.

Kissing Zacky sent sparks skittering through Elizabeth's body. Although she still wasn't quite sure how things would turn out, she wasn't feeling as apprehensive about it anymore. In fact, her body was practically begging her to give in, to just let Zacky do whatever he wanted. "So should we go back to your bus, then?" Elizabeth suggested breathlessly, pulling away from Zacky.

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"Maybe later, then," Matt conceded. He might want Callie, but he was far above begging and pleading. He could stash her away for later, warm her up a bit more, and find someone else to warm his bed tonight. It shouldn't be that hard; after all, he was a good-looking rockstar. And who knew, maybe knowing Matt was with someone else could change Callie's mind?

@ ZackyEffingVengeance
Zacky smirked feeling her body cuddled into his, licking over his lips he chuckled. "What I have in mind requires an actual bed." He teased her, though he was lying. He didn't actually have anything in particular he wanted to do, he just knew he wasn't going to take her back to his bus. Sarah's presence would be a total buzz kill. Grabbing her hand he turned and made his way towards the exit.

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Callie bit her lip before raising a brow. "Maybe." She informed him, "though I wouldn't your breath." She told him knowing that even if she wanted him it probably would never happen. Biting her lip she really wished Lizebeth was there at that moment. Though she couldn't blame the other woman for being in a better place. She just needed to hear she was right to take her time in when dealing with healing.

Elizabeth let Zacky lead her out of the bar, although she wasn't sure where they were going. Buses had beds, albeit small ones. And she was sure Zacky was no stranger to doings things in those small beds, so there had to be another reason he didn't want to take her back to his bus. "Where are we going?" she asked.

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Matt shrugged his shoulders. He didn't get rejected a lot, but he knew how to take it in stride. Besides, he was sure he could find a way to change Callie's mind eventually. "Well I'm gonna have another drink, how about you?" Matt asked, gesturing over to the bar. Having another drink served a duel purpose: Matt needed more alcohol and he thought that maybe if Callie were to be a little more drunk, it might be easier to change her mind.

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Zacky smirked back at her, "well I was thing the nearest hotel, but we can just do it here." He teased her, he wouldn't mind people watching. It wouldn't be the first time it had happened, but he figured she wasn't into the whole people watching. Once out side he hailed a cab, he didn't know a thing about this town. So he'd let someone else do the thinking.

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Callie smirked before rolling her eyes, she knew that he was wasting his time. But agreed none the less. "Yeah I can go for another drink." She informed him, but while she followed him to the bar she wondered why he was still trying. She wasn't anything special so why was he trying so hard, she was a lost case, and her leg constantly reminded her of that.

"N-No, a hotel's fine," Elizabeth stuttered, climbing into the cab behind Zacky. She had no earthly idea where Zacky's statement came from, but if he thought she was into those kinds of things, he was super far off. Elizabeth was pretty straight-forward when it came to sex, mostly because she'd never really had much confidence in herself when it came to anything, including sex. She just hoped Zacky wouldn't be expecting too much.

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At the bar, Matt ordered himself another beer, deciding he'd need to keep his head if he stood a chance at changing Callie's mind. Or finding someone else to take to bed, for that matter. He told the bartender to just put whatever else Callie wanted on his tab. He wished he could get inside her head, see what was making her so adamant about not wanting to sleep with him.

@ ZackyEffingVengeance
Zack smirked at her once she was settled into the cab next to him. He quickly told the taxi driver where to take them, he could tell the man knew what for, but at that moment he didn't care. Licking over his plump lips he wrapped his arm around her shoulder before pulling her closer to him. "That's better." He chuckled out as he started kissing her neck. He didn't want her to get cold feet and back out on him. Shifting he lilt his hand slide up her thigh, loving the feel of her skin on his finger tips. He just wished she'd wore a skirt instead.

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Callie order a beer as well, she knew it might not be a good idea. Sliding onto an empty stool she sighed, glad to be off her leg. She didn't need the pain it would bring the next morning. Shifting she felt someone brush up against her, her brow shot up when a woman barely clothed pushed her way in between her and Matt. Ignoring the woman she turned back to her beer. He was a grown ass man and could make his own decisions. But it still stung a little knowing it could have been her he was talking with. But she of course turned him down, like an idiot, but for good reasons. Licking over her lips she waited, wondering if she was going to lose her drinking buddy to this trollop. Feeling a slight vibration in her pants she pulled out her phone, before checking her messages. A frown formed on her face when got a text from Zoe. The woman informing her she was leaving with the drummer of Avenged. Rolling her eyes she shook her head, great they were the Avenged Sevenfold whores.