Legends

On the way home, Brian barely talked to anyone. He was deep in thought.

Romane was sure it was her fault. But was it because what happened the night before, or in the morning? Was it because he had seen her break down in his arms, or because he had seen her naked?

But something was bothering him. It was obvious.

He was in the bunk area, at this moment.

Romane took a deep breath. If he was upset, it was her fault. She knew it. It always was. Than she would came to him, and talk with him. She would say she was sorry. That it was her fault. If it could make him feel better.

She stood up and walked to the back of the bus. She saw Brian, laying in his bunk. He hadn't noticed her. She cleaned her throat. He turned to her, surprised.

"Why are you here?" He asked. He wasn't rough. But not really gentle.

"You're upset. I know it's because of me. I'm sorry." She closed her eyes.

He stayed silent. She kept her eyes closed.

"Sorry 'bout what?" He finally asked.

"Last night. My Dad called me in the middle of the night to tell me. And I couldn't take it. I'm sorry for that. I know you surely didn't want to have to comfort me, and I'm okay with it." She remembered his promises. All lies. No treal lies, he lied to stop my cries, but lies anyway. She wanted to cry. She hoped she could be important for him. And last night made her believe, that maybe, she could be more than his brother's band mate. But no. And it was hurting her bad. Fucking bad.

She waited some minute for an answer. Then walked away. She felt like he had betrayed her. He made her believe... no, Romane. He didn't make you believe anything. You believed it by yourself. She went to the bathroom. She looked at herself. Be strong. You can be. You've lived worst shits. She looked straight into her own eyes. You're gonna be strong. How would he feel if he knew it is hurting me? He's gonna fell sorry. And he's gonna look at me with pity. He's gonna want to apologize. Maybe he will stay with me just because of that.

No, he shouldn't know how bad she felt. So she took a deep breath, and walked back to the couches, smiling to the guys like it was nothing. Brian was still in his bunk.

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Brian, was in his bunk, when she came to apologize.

What the fuck is she talking about?! She think I didn't mean it? Why? He closed his eyes. She walked away. Why is she apologizing? She hadn't do anything! I knew something had happened, and I just wanted to cheer her up... Bri, you can't want anything more. She's your bro's friend, and they're fucking close. Nobody needs your drama. She's just out of your league. He turned around in his bunk. Why are you so strange? He didnt know.

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After that concert night, Ted and Romane went back to school. They were still trying to write new songs. They had five now. Ted and Kaleb had wrote Never Again , a song about a guy who get really really wasted, and in the morning, he doesn't remember anything. And when he turn around in the bed, he finds a men sleeping next to him. They've write the lyrics before the music, so they had wrote the music on the lyrics. Ted was saying a "hey Babe, sleep well?" Then a "want some more?" With a low voice in the song.They had add also Rocket Rose And The Smashed Potato . A song that sounded dark, but with a light childish side. It was strange, and make people uncomfortable. But they loved it. Romane had had the idea when she had had her Ukulele. The lyrics were telling the stories of Rose, a warrior girl, who was fighting against the Lord Of the Potato. They just laughed when they wrote those lyrics, pulling every title they had found for the band in it.

They still didn't have a name. But they were concentrate on the songs. With their five songs they were planning on making an EP, on internet, before making an album.

The guys in Avenged had agreed to make some publicity for them. And Brian Sr too. They were all making the album together.

Since they had came back from the gig, Brian and Romane barely talked. They didn't know what to say to each others. Sometimes they played together, but not often. Romane and Brian missed it. But they didn't know what to do. Brian didn't want to invade her privacy, because of what happened... and Romane didn't want to bother him, he didn't seem comfortable whenever she talked to him.

Everyone had noticed that the two of them were avoiding each other. But they wanted to leave them alone. It was between the two, and it should stay between the two. After all, they weren't even together.

"Ted, you're ready?" Kaleb screamed from downstairs. They were going to Matt's, for a party. Ted was getting himself ready. Kaleb and Romane hadn't dressed up, they didn't felt like they needed it.

Once Ted was ready, they went to Sam car. She was taking them to Matt's and they would sleep there. Or have to find someone to take them back.

They would sleep there. No one would not drink for them. They knew it.

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Sam let them in front of the house. It was a pretty big one. They were greeted by Val. She was beautiful. One of the prettiest girl Romane had ever seen. She was always wearing make up, but never too much. With simple yet perfect clothes. She smiled warmly to the three younger.

She led them inside. There were many people Romane didn't know. She saw Matt coming to them. He warped his arm around Val and smiled.

"How you're doing, kids?" He asked. Romane smiled at the name, and Ted rolled his eyes. But Kaleb was the one who answered.

"Pretty good, grandpa."

It was Matt's turn to roll his eyes, as Val laughed.

"I was thinking about talking Zacky into letting you record at his house, but the fucking old grandpa I am is second guessing it."

Their eyes went wide. "Whaaat?" Ted shouted. "OK OK you're not a grandpa!" He added quickly.

Matt laughed. "Zacky's already okay."

Ted jumped around, and took Romane in his arms, turning around. She was screaming happily with him. Once Ted slowed down, Kaleb joined them in a group hug.

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They all took a beer, then went to the rest of the guys. Leana, Jimmy's girlfriend, hurried to Romane at the second she saw her. Then jumped in her arms to hug her. The two woman felt to floor, while Romane was screaming in surprise. She felt on her butt, and was greeted by the laugh of everyone. She went bright red in one second.

"Sorry babe! I just wanted to hug you!" Leana apologized.

Romane smiled through her blush. "It's okay."

She didn't remember since when Leana had started to call her babe or baby. But she knew for a fact that now, almost everyone called her like that. She didn't hate it, as through she didn't like it.

"Baby's here!" Jimmy shouted. He took her in his embrace. She was a little used to his hugs, but she was still not very comfortable with it.

He finally let her go. She smiled at the rest of the Avenged's family. Where's Brian? She couldn't see him.

"The stupid alcoholic bro isn't here?" Ted asked the other. He had been a little angry with his brother since the concert. He saw how something was making Romane sad. And he didn't like seeing her like that. She was like a little sister he wanted to protect. And it was obvious she liked Brian. He exchanged a look with Kaleb. And Ted knew they were thinking the same.

"He's.... well... somewhere in this house" Zacky answered, avoiding to look at Romane.

Ted rose an eyebrow, but before he could asked anything, he heard Brian's voice behind him. He turned around.

Brian was walking to them, a girl next to him. Not a girl. A whore. Ted thought. He wanted to punch his brother. He took a deep breath.

"You're finally there, Ted!" He smiled, like nothing was wrong. Like he didn't have his arm wrapped aroung the whore's back.

"Yeah" Ted replied, annoyed. "And that girl is?"

Brown looked at the girl. Trying to remember her name.

"Jen" she answered.

Ted nodded, disgust on his face. He saw Romane's head dropping, disappointed.

What were you hopping? You're nothing like that girl. He want sex. It's obvious. But you can't gave him that. Memories flashed in her head. Being throw against the car. His hand on her breast. The other on her ass. She was shaking.

She shook her head, and breath deeply. Calm down.

Everyone went talking to someone they knew. But Romane barely knew anyone. She was sitting next to the fridge. She saw Brian coming, his whore still next to him. Rimane was surprised they hadn't gone for some alone time yet.

"Yo Romane. You're alone?" He asked.

She shrugged.

"The other let you? It's strange." He said, as he walked to the fridge. He was avoiding her look. He hated that feeling. He hated feeling weak every time she looked at him. He hated feeling like he could do the stupidest things for her. It pissed him off. He hated seeing himself changing so much just because she was there. He hated noticing that he didn't want the whore next to him when Romane was in the room. He wanted the girl to go away, and to stay with Romane.

He hated how much he wanted her to be with him every second she wasn't. He hated how he wanted all the god damn time to be with her, to talk to her, to play with her.

He hated feeling like he couldn't control himself. Like his feelings were too strong, and he couldn't thought before doing anything. He hated not feeling in control of himself.

He closed his eyes. He hated all of that shit.

She rose her head and looked at him. He felt naked in her gaze. Helpless. His heart was running. It was like she could see through him.

It's just a fucking LOOK!

He was pissed off at his own reaction, at her for making him react like that, at Matt for the party, at the whore for being there, at himself for being pissed off.

He took a beer and slammed the fridge close. He went back to the party.

Romane's gaze followed him. He just talked to me two seconds, and he's already pissed off. He must really hate me... I wonder what I've done. We were almost friends.... and since the concert it's over. Why?

But she just didn't know.

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She stayed here for the rest of the night. She had noticed Ted and Kaleb looking at her all the time. She smiled, knowing they were making sure she was okay. It felt so good to met people who cares.
Ted had planned to go talk to Brian the following morning. At first he didn't want but after that night he had to. He wanted to punch him in the head. He felt his phone vibrate.

From Kaleb:
Don't kill him tomorrow.

Ted smiled. Kaleb knew they couldn't really talk here, with everyone around. And he also knew Ted enough to exactly know how he would react.

From Ted:
I'm sure you want to help.

From Kaleb:
I'd love. But it would just make Ro even more sad. And it's not what we want.

From Ted:
How about a black eye?

From Kaleb:
You know he can break your face if you fight agaisnt him, right?

From Ted:
Are you saying I'm not strong enough?

From Kaleb:
I'm saying he's better.

From Ted:
Fuck you.