Don't Trust Everything You See

"Thank you Boston, you've been wonderful as always, have a great night!" Matt stalked off the stage with the rest of us following.
It had been a long few weeks and all I wanted was a good nights sleep and a nice big meal. Of course i'd have to wait til we were actually having a hotel night for any of that. I stopped where i stood, i swore that someone was calling for Johnny and i. When i turned around i saw Krista, we always visited her when we came to Massachusetts. She was like a sister to Johnny, although he was really protective of her most of the time. Johnny's face lit up as he ran over and picked her up in a tight hug. Her laugh echoing in the small room. Johnny slowly set her down still smiling, keeping his hands on her waist.
"About time you came back, i was beginning to think you forgot about me" I knew she was trying to keep the conversation light, though her eyes showed all her emotions.
She was upset, knowing we had to leave the day after tomorrow. This is how our visits were, see each other for a few hours, leave. I would try to convince her to come out to Cali and visit but she always claimed that she didn't want to look like a plain jane compared to everyone else. She loved Johnny more than anything, she'd never admit it though. I told her that i was bi before i even told my best friends. She was proud of me for being brave and telling her something that serious.
"Well how about we get a hotel room and hang out until i have to leave tomorrow? Just me and you" Johnny seemed hopeful while Krista blushed about ten shades of red.
"That sounds great, i'll just need to stop by my house to get some clothes" She dropped her hands to his waist and blushed deeper.
I couldn't help but smile as i watched them, even if Johnny was oblivious. They deserved to have alone time together.
"You can borrow some of mine, wouldn't be the first time" They were both silent for a few moments before she nodded, a smile on her lips.
"Don't forget to use protection you two" Johnny glared at me as i laughed. He'd always been too serious around her.
"Oh shush Zack, i should be saying that to you when we go to the bar" Bar? I wasn't aware we were going out, seemed nice though.
"Who else is going?" I was afraid she'd say Brian was, i didn't want to deal with him at all.
"Well whoever wants to go, but just us three if you're up to it" Krista was looking at me as she spoke, of course i'd go. I'd be able to get laid and drunk.
"Of course, you know i love my JD" Johnny shook his head as Brian, and Matt stalked over to us. Arin must've been on the bus again.
"Bar night? Larry's getting us all checked into a hotel nearby" Matt was glancing at Krista as he spoke, did he not remember her?
"Yeah, we were waiting to see who wanted to go before we left" Johnny was staring Matt down, what was going on between them.
"Well let's go, earlier the better" Brian said as he shoved his hands in his pockets.
I was shocked, those were the first words he had said around me in a while, now wasn't the time though. I could deal with him later.

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I could feel the sun on my back, when did i take off my shirt? I only remember those shots. So much whiskey and vodka. Wait, when did i get naked? I sat up quickly and groaned. Definitely not the best idea, i should've waited til i didn't feel sick. Fuck my body hurt, i was expecting the hangover but my entire body hurt. I sat up more and looked at my body. I was covered in bruises...what the hell happened? I'd have to go ask Johnny when i got dressed.

I stood outside of where Johnny and Krista were staying after i knocked. I could hear a low grumbling as someone walked over to the door. The door swung open to reveal a hungover, half naked Johnny.
"Do you need me to come back later?" He looked angry, didn't need to piss him off anymore.
"No, now's fine. Just be quiet please" Johnny walked away from the door and sat down on the edge of the bed.
I walked inside and looked around, there were clothes scattered across the floor with a few beer bottles. Where was Krista though?
"What happened last night? I don't remember a thing" It was the truth, and i really needed to know.
Johnny sighed and rubbed his face, that terrified me more than the bruises.
"Well we all were drinking, Matt kissed Krista, Brian talked to Michelle on the phone, and well you left with some guy" I tried to grasp everything, i left with some guy and basically got the shit kicked out of me.
"Wait, he kissed her?" I was afraid to ask, but now i was more curious than ever.
"Mhmm, i guess she was trying to ask him if he wanted another beer and he just kissed her, i had to do everything in my power not to kill him" Johnny had a deep frown set into his features. So that's why she wasn't here.
"Well we have to leave in a couple hours, you might wanna say goodbye now" I felt bad, i really did. He loved this girl and Matt was stealing his thunder.
"I'm going to, i don't want her to think i hate her" I couldn't help but frown. They both needed to admit their feelings for each other.
"Okay, i'm gonna go pack up my bag so Larry doesn't get pissed" I couldn't be around the sadness, it brought my own to the surface.
"I'll see ya-" Johnny stopped as a quiet knock came to his door.
"Johnny? Can i come in?" It was Matt, i was surprised.
"Yeah" He stood up slowly and walked over to the door, opening it so Matt could walk in.
"Oh, hey Zack" I just nodded at him, ready to leave and smother myself in my bed.
"What's up?" Johnny was clearly angry with Matt, i could tell he was trying to hide it though.
"I'm so sorry dude, i was beyond drunk last night and though she wanted to kiss me" Matt's apology was sincere, but i don't think Johnny could believe a word he said.
"You know how i feel about her, what's she doing now? Sleeping in your bed?" Johnny's tone was acidic as he spoke, hurt laced within his words.
"She slept in my bed yes, but that's because you left when i had kissed her, she cried for half the night" Matt narrowed his eyes at our small bassist, he had made a mistake and Johnny wouldn't forgive him.
"So what? You two fucked after that?" I felt my breath catch in my throat. This was his best friend and the girl he loved. What had suddenly changed?
"You're such an asshole, that girl fucking cares about you and what're you doing? You're treating her like all the one night stands you've had" Matt spat at him, you knew not to fuck with Matt whe he was angry.
"Says the asshole who took her to his room" Johnny growled
"She was upset! I wasn't going to leave her in the middle of a bar with a bunch of drunks because you left her" I could hear Johnny gritting his teeth, maybe he wasn't even sober.
"If you hadn't of been drunk then maybe i wouldn-"
"Shut the fuck up! She loves you Johnny, but she never said anything because she doesn't want you to treat her like you are now" I couldn't contain the words as they slipped out of my mouth.
She trusted me with her secret and i couldn't even keep that to myself. It didn't matter now though, Johnny hated Matt, and her.
"Get out!" I couldn't help but flinch as Johnny yelled, no one had ever heard him yell like that.
I glanced over at Matt and walked out quickly, I had to get to Krista before Johnny did now.
"Zack, she already went home, she left before i even woke up" Sighing softly i stopped at my door. She left because of a stupid decision.
"I'll call her later, tell her not to worry about anything" Matt nodded and stalked off to his room.
Time to pack up and get ready to leave.

"Come on pick up" I had the phone pressed against my ear as i waited for her to answer.
"Hello?" The voice on the opposite end sounded hollow, god Johnny had really hurt her.
"Krista, please don't hang up" I waited to see if she would stay on the line with me, and luckily she did.
"Zack" I could hear the whimper in her voice, she must've started crying again.
"I'm sorry, it wasn't your fault what Matt did and how Johnny overreacted okay? You're better than him acting like a dick" I could hear her crying on the other end, shit.
"I just don't want him to hate me, i love him" Her voice was cracking, it broke my heart.
"I know, just give it some time and he'll be just like his old self" I tried to smile thinking about how happy she would be to visit.
"I just wish he would talk to me" I furrowed my brows, he was ignoring her now? No wonder she was crying her eyes out.
"How about after we finish the tour in a couple weeks you come and visit?" I was trying to be hopeful, more for her sake than mine.
"Really? You don't think i'll look weird being pale among all the tan people?" I smiled hearing her giggle on the other end.
"Well look at me, i'm pale and i've lived here for years" I laughed and laid back in my bunk. I always loved talking to her.
"That's true, well it's late and i need my beauty sleep if i'm going to come visit you" I could hear her stifle a yawn.
"Okay, i'll see you in a couple weeks" I sighed happily as we said our goodbyes and hung up.

Hopefully Johnny would treat her better than he had been when we saw her, I wish i could say the same about Brian too. Oh well, one can only hope.