Legends

Time was running fast. They went back to school, and Avenged back to tour. But before he went to it, Brian had found a way to play twice with Romane. And he had loved it. The first time he had teach her Chapter Four, and the next they just had played random songs they both knew. It really funny. It was the only way to make her speak, and joke. She was really sweet, when she talked enough for people to notice.

He smiled at the thought of her. He was going to take them to their concert in two days, and he was looking forward to it. She, really, was someone. So shy she couldn't spoke to people she didn't know. But she was really sweet and funny. She loved beers and pizza. She was shitty at almost every sport. She played guitar... almost like him. She was fan of Offspring, Green Day. But also loved Asking Alexandria or Of Mice And Men. She liked listening to other type of music, and she loved John Butler Trio. He had to admit that this guy was a freak with a guitar. She also listened to some french musics. Or old ones, like The Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin or Genesis. He loved those. They had passed some time talking about music. And when he went to tour, he had like one hundred song to listen to. And it was the same for her. When he would see her, he would have many other bands for her to listen.
He hadn't spoke to her since he had gone touring. He hadn't her phone number, and even if he had, with how shy she was, he wasn't sure she could talk with him on the phone.

But two days, and the concert. It was the last of the tour. So they would come home after. He hopped he would play with her. But somehow he knew he would. He knew she liked it as much as him. He was sure of it because she was able to talk to him, to joke with him when they were playing. Or talking about music. And she was only talking and joking when she was comfortable.

He couldn't wait to go to that concert.

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Romane was sitting on the back sit of Samantha's car. Kaleb was next to her, and Ted on the passenger sit. They were packed in the parking lot where the Avenged Bus should stop to take them. They could be there at any time.

"Rah! They're late!" Ted grumbled.

"Just five minutes yet." Samantha smiled.

He rolled his eyes.

Five minutes later, the bus came. They rushed out of the car, and yes and Kaleb basically jumped on everyone to hug everyone. Minor Romane. She didn't jump on them, she was just happy.

After Brian had hugged Ted and Kaleb, he ran to Romane and without even thinking about it he hugged her close.

She didn't move. She froze. Brian was giving her a hug. Her heart was running. She couldn't move. He was too close from her.

He pulled a little away, once he noticed she didn't hug him back. "If you want me to leave..." but he was cut by Romane pulling her arms around him. He hugged her close. He felt her chest being pressed against his own. Somehow, he was really really comfortable right now. He rested his head on the top of hers. Eyes closed. His heart was going at a fast pace. But he felt comfy. He couldn't explain it, but he was.

Slowly, she pulled away. He frowned a little. He didn't want her to go. But he smiled as he saw her red cheeks. He turned around to see everyone looking at them with smile on their faces. Why are they smiling like crazy? He really didn't know. He just shrugged.

"Everyone on the bus!" Jimmy shouted before rushing to the bus. Laughing, everyone followed.
They sat down on the couch. But there wasn't enough room for everyone. So Zacky, with a devilish grin on his face, took Romane, who was sitting next to him, on his lap. Her eyes went wide and she blushed deeply. They laughed.

"Come on, Ronie, you have to stay here, so everyone can fit on the couches." He said, smiling.
She nodded, blushing even more.

Brian stared at them. He couldn't place what he was feeling. But it was bothering him. He didn't like Romane sitting on Zacky's lap. She shouldn't be there.

He closes his eyes. How would it feel to have her on my lap? He imagined her sitting there. Having her face just centimeters away from him. Her ass against his leg. Her cute dress could easily let a hand pass through... to reach... what the fuck are you thinking about? He rubbed his noise. He had hardened just by thinking about her on his lap

But the feeling he had was stronger now. He really wanted Romane off of Zacky's lap.
Zacky winked to him. The two of them weren't listening to the conversation the others had. Zacky loved to piss Brian off. It was so simple. You just had to be close from Romane, and that was it. He was pissed off. Like right now. Zacky exchanged a look with a smiling Matt. They all knew Brian enough to see that he was feeling something for her. He didn't seem to be aware of it, but it was true. He looked at Romane. She was cute. She was looking at her hands, her cheeks bright red. She was so different from who Brian usually dated. She wasn't a slut. He had an idea to piss Brian off more. He put his arm over her legs. Not really holding her, but close to. His hand was near her ass. He smiled widely at Brian.

Brian's jaw clenched. Get your hands off her, Zack. He saw Zacky smiling. He realized Zacky was just paying around. He closed his eyes. You need to calm the fuck down. What the fuck is happening to you?

"Bri, you're okay?", Ted asked. He was sitting next to Zacky and Romane.

Brian rose his head. And his eyes met Romanes. She had a worried look. She was worried about him. His heart was running. He was captive of her eyes. There was something in his stomach. Then she blushed and looked away. He was released. He blinked. "Yeah. Yeah I'm good." He stood up and walked to the bunks. He needed to think. And with her sitting on Zacky's lap, he couldn't concentrate. He laid down on his bunk. He closed his eyes.

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Through the whole concert, he kept looking at her. Her 'good luck' stayed in his ears all the time. He had to be perfect, she was watching. He felt so proud of him at this second. Proud of his music. Proud she was listening.

And it was fucking amazing for her. She had been at many other of their concert, but none of them had been this awesome. Maybe it was because she knew them now. Maybe it was because she was backstage. Maybe it was because of Brian. But anyway, it was beyond perfect. She was smiling like crazy.

And every time Brian turned his head to look at her, her heart skipped some beats. He always smiled back at her. It was almost as if he wanted her to like his music... shut it, Ro. You're no one for him. His brother's friend, nothing more.

"They're fucking awesome." Kaleb stated.

They all nodded.

"I hope one day we'll play in a place as big as this one." Ted said, the eyes on his dreams.

Kaleb's and Romane's eyes went wide and bright at the idea.

After the show, they all headed to the closer club. After some beers and two vodka shots, Romane wasn't feeling drunk at all. Well, she felt she had drank, but she could still think straight. Ted, next to her was drunk. Not completely wasted, but drunk. Avenged's guys were still good: they were used to handle way more.

"It's me, or Romane can handle more alcohol than Ted?" Johnny asked, rising an eyebrow.

"I didn't drink as much as him." She said, blushing.

"Maybe, but I didn't know you could handle anything. You seem to be more the 'soft drinks' kind of girl." Zacky smiled.

She looked at her beer. "I came from a family where if you don't drink, then you aren't a family's member." They looked at her, curious. "I think my dad drinks way more than you guys. And his friends are the same. His wife... is pretty much like me. And their son... he's only 16 and he already handle alcohol good."

"Wow." Zacky said.

"I want the same fucking family" Kaleb signed, beer in his hand. "Mine doesn't want me to drink until I'm 21."

"But you drink even more than me!" Ted said, with wide eyes.

"Yeah, and I can fucking handle it." Kaleb rolled his eyes.

"I want another beer! Or a vodka.... yeah a vodka!" Ted asked.

Romane, who was sitting next to him, pulled her hand on his shoulder, and spoke softly to him. "You've had enough, Ted. Wait to be a little sobered up. Okay?" He looked at her. Then nodded, signing. She smiled and kissed his forehead.

They all stared at her.

"Did you just kiss him on the head?" Kaleb asked, with wide eyes.

"Yep". She smiled.

"What's happening to y-" Kaleb started but she cur him.

"I LOVE THAT SONG!" She shouted, and started dancing on her chair.

"What were you saying, Zack'? She could handle alcohol?" Matt asked, trying to not laugh.
"I'm not drunk!" She said. "I'm good!"

They laughed. "Yeah you are" Matt nodded to her, sarcastic.

She pulled her tongue out at him. "You're mean!"

He laughed.

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After a few hour in the club, playing with a shy-less Romane, they went back to the hotel. Since they were 8, they had four room of two.

Brian was helping Kaleb to take Ted to his bed. Once he was in, Kaleb told Brian he would stay in this room. Brian went back to the corridor, searching where he would sleep. He saw Zacky walking with Jimmy to a room, and Matt dragging Johnny inside another. Brian's breath hitched. He turned to the only room which left. Slowly he opened it.

Romane was sitting on the bed. She smiled, and blushed to him. He smiled back. His heart was beating fast.

"I'm gonna change in the bathroom" she stated, as she stood up and took a sweet pants and a big t shirt.

He turned to the bed. And froze. The bed. There was just one bed.

He rubbed his noise. Calm down, since when you're afraid to sleep next to a woman?
He took his shirt an Jeans off, then laid under the blanket.

Slowly, she opened the door. Blushing, she walked to him. He smiled. She was beautiful. She put her clothes in her bag, and take out of it a Teddy bear. He smiled. She went to bed, pulling her phone on the night stand.

She put the cover to her chin. She had her back to him. With her plush against her chest.

He smiled. She was so cute.

"Good night Ro" he whispered, turning the light off.

"'Night Brian" she whispered back.

He smiled and closed his eyes, falling asleep instantly.

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The sound of someone sobbing woke him up, some hour later. He opened his eyes.

He saw Romane sitting on the bed, her knees against her chest, on the phone. She was crying.
His eyes went wide. "What happened?" He asked, pulling his arms around her. She didn't react at his touch. He shook her lightly. She rose her head to him. He frowned. Her eyes were full of fear. Pure fear. She was shaking.

He couldn't control his own body, it reacted by itself. He pulled her in his embrace. He kissed the top of her head. "It's gonna be okay." He whispered in her ear. She held him close, pulling her head in the crook of his neck, crying uncontrollably. Slowly he stroked her hair. Whispering sweet nothing into her ears. Rocking her back and forth.

"She's out." She finally said. Brian didn't ask any question he knew she would just say what she wanted to say.

"And she's gonna take me back." She whispered through her sobs. "I don't wanna go back. She's gonna kill me this time. I don't wanna go."

His grip tightened around her. His jaw clenched.

"If you don't want to, nobody can push you into going back." he said, trying to help her.

"She can." she cryed. Who the fuck had hurt her that bad?!

"Don't worry. I'm not gonna let her take you away. Okay? I'm gonna protect you."

"No!" She cried." Don't do that, or she's gonna kill you too."

"Hey, I'm strong!" He tried to joke.

"She's stronger."

"I'm sure she isn't." He stroked her hair. "And I promise you I'm gonna protect you. I promise you she will never take you away from me."

She hugged him closer. His heart skipped a beat as he felt her chest pressed against his own. He closed his eyes. She smelled so sweet. Her skin was so soft against his.

But she was crying. And every sob he heard was hurting him. Every one. He ad never hated someone like he hated the one who had hurt her.

After more than one hour crying in Brian's arms, she finally felt asleep. He smiled, and laid her down with him, then pulled the cover over them.

He was feeling good, with her head in his neck, and his arms around her small frame, and feeling really bad for her at the same time. He wanted her to smile... And to stay in his arms.

He wanted to fall asleep this way everyday. And he fell asleep at that idea.

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He opened his eyes, the next morning, alone in the bed. Not caring about the sadness of her being gone, he stood up.

She's probably out with the guys.

He walked to the bathroom, and opened the door. And froze.

She was completely naked, and about to go shower herself. Her eyes went wide as she saw him. She tried covering her body with her hands.

It took one second to Brian to be able to control his body. And he closed his eyes at the second he was able to. And he closed the door.

"I'm sorry Romane! I didn't know you were here, I swear!"

He felt that his cheeks were hot. The idea of blushing making him even more embarrassed. But shit! What a fucking body! He took a deep breath. Calm down. But he couldn't. He remembered the night before. The softness of her skin. Her smell. And now her naked body... he felt himself becoming hard at the idea of her underneath him. "Shit" he whispered. He massaged his forehead. Calm the fuck down, Bri! But the sound of her shower wasn't helping him at all.

He sat on the bed. Thinking about the night before. Who was that 'she'? What 'she' had done to Romane? He was worried about her. Like, really worried. He looked down at his hands. He tried to understand what was happening to him.

Romane, inside, was afraid of what he would do after. She knew he wasn't mean. He isn't gonna try to do something with me if I say no.... I hope he isn't. She closed her eyes. She was afraid of going out of that room. Would he be like... No. They were different. She knew it. Images were flashing behind her eyes. She was afraid. He had seen her naked, would he be horny? Would he tried to push her into doing it? she closed her eyes. Calm down, Romane. Brian is nothing like that. she walked to the door.

He heard the door opening behind him. He turned to her.

And it hit him. I like her.