Don't Trust Everything You See

I really didn't want to be at this interview, especially with Brian. He still hasn't spoken to me since the day he tore my heart apart. Can't say I'm surprised though, he tends to do that.
"So you guys just finished another kick ass tour, how was that?" The interviewer seemed more interested in Brian than he did in me at all. Asshole.
"It was great, it's always amazing to see all the fans, playing in there home towns" Brian smiled hugely, he was always most excited about touring.
"Alright well this question has to do with your bassist Johnny, I heard he recently got engaged. Were you guys in on it?" I bit my lip and sighed. Why did he have to bring that up?
"No, we actually no idea he was dating anyone at all so when he proposed it was a shock to us all" Granted he fucked over my best friend by being a selfish bastard, but I was helping her all I could.
"Oh wow, so what about the dynamic duo, are you guys in the dating field at all?" I felt really uncomfortable now.
"I've actually been dating my girlfriend for about two years, she's perfect" I felt my breath hitch, he was with her while we were still together?
"What about you Zack? Any lucky ladies catch your eye?" I couldn't speak, I felt like I was going to break down.
"Nah, I've just been focusing on myself and the band for now" my voice sounded fake, like I was becoming a robot.
"Sounds awesome, alright we have one more question and then you can go, what're your guys' plans for the future?" The question seemed innocent enough at least.
"Well for now we just plan to sit and write, see what we can come up with before we go into the studio" Matt would be happy to hear I was covering for him.
"Awesome, well there ya go, that was the dynamic duo from Avenged Sevenfold, thanks for coming on guys" Brian smiled, be pleasant for the fans Zack.
"No problem Bill" Ugh I didn't want to deal with anything else now.
We both quietly left the station and headed our separate ways. I couldn't help the tars that rolled down my cheeks as I drove to Matt's house, he fucking cheated on me! That bastard. I pulled up Matt's driveway and parked. I had to talk to him about writing, it'd be the only thing to keep my brain off of Brian for a few hours. I pushed the door open and walked inside, of course unleashing the beast in Bella as she jumped on me.
"Hey you, where's your daddy?" Bella simply wagged her tail and licked my face. So helpful when I need her to be.
"Bella, down" I looked over at Matt and coughed. He was standing in the doorway in nothing but sweats, I don't even think he had boxers on.
Bella jumped off of me and ran over to him excitedly.
"You ready to write?" I couldn't help the blush that was gracing my face. That damn man hated wearing clothes apparently.
"Yeah, you want anything to drink?" Matt had turned his body so he was half facing me, half facing the kitchen.
"Nah, I just got back from the radio interview we had" He had probably forgotten all about it.
"Oh yeah, how'd it go?" Should I lie?
"It was good, basic questions as usual, tour, albums, dating. He did ask about Johnny's engagement though" I looked up at Matt and saw him shaking his head. I couldn't help but raise my eyebrow.
"They've been dating for six months and he proposes, dumbass" Matt was right though, Johnny barely knew the girl but he proposed anyway.
"I know, I said the same thing to him too"
Johnny had expected us to all be understanding but we were more confused.
"Oh well, lets get to writing"
I nodded and sat down.

"The lyrics are good, it's just putting a melody with it that's gonna be difficult" Matt sighed.

We had been writing for hours, well more like two hours, but we had only been able to get lyrics down, no melodies or anything.
"Matt?" I raised my head from the paper confused, who else was here?

"Go back to bed, I'll be up in a few" Matt stood up from the couch and went over to the stairs.

I felt my jaw drop as I saw Krista standing there in one of his shirts, her hair a complete rats nest.

"I got cold though" Her voice sounded tired, she must've been sleeping when I arrived.
"I'll send Bella up okay? And when I'm done writing ill come up and lay with you" Matt smiled and kissed her cheek.
She smiled back at him and wrapped her arms around his neck. When the hell did this happen? Last I knew she was looking for a job to help pay bills.
"Hey Zack" I blinked a few times to let my eyes readjust.
"Hey, have a good nap?" I was more curious than ever now.
"Not with this one snoring in my ear, I almost smothered him" Matt growled playfully and held her close.
"You weren't complaining earlier" I could see the blush rise over her cheeks, and felt it on my own as well. I think he meant for her to hear that only.
"Oh shush, I'm going back to bed" She leaned up and kissed him softly.
I frowned and looked down at the papers in front of me. Brian was swirling around in my head again. I needed a better topic to think about that didn't include Brian, or thinking about my two best friends having sex.
I felt Matt plop down on the couch next to me and sigh.
"What, when, how, and why" I needed answers. And I needed them now.
Matt laughed and shook his head, I was afraid he wasn't gonna answer me now.
"Well when you said she was coming to town and needed a place to stay I offered the guest room, we started to talk a little and I asked her on a date as a whim a few months ago, and well, we've been together for three months" Matt was looking at me nervously.
Afraid I would snap at him after the incident at the bar.
"Well as long as you're both happy, then it's cool" I could see Matt's shoulders relax.
"She's so amazing Zack, I'm not even sorry I kissed her that night at the bar" Shit, I wish he didn't say that to me.
"What happened that night?" I was curious to see his side of the story now.
"Well she asked me about a beer, and its just like my brain shut down, I grabbed her face and I kissed her" Matt frowned slightly.
"I mean yeah Johnny's my best friend but I've been single since I was twenty three, I was drunk and miserable" I swallowed thickly. Was he really this upset about being single?
"She's everything I've ever wanted, and yes Zack, she told me all about her feelings for Johnny too" my jaw hit the floor, she told him that and he was fine with it?
"Wha-"
"She isn't using me as a rebound if you're wondering, I didn't ask her out til she had been here for a month, he hadn't even proposed at the time" At least she wasn't using him to spite Johnny.
No, she'd never do that. Especially to Matt. He probably treats her like a queen, he's been single for almost four years.
"And Jesus, she gives the best head" I felt my entire face turn red, I definitely didn't want to hear that coming from him.
"Matt, she's my best friend, I don't need to hear about your sexcapades" He just laughed and leaned back with his hands folded behind his head.
"I'm glad you convinced her to come out though, thank you" I smiled and punched him in the side playfully.
"No problem, you deserved to he with someone who'd appreciate you" And that's just what Krista was for him.

"Matt, we've been over that song ten times, it's late, and I'm starving" I wasn't lying, we had been working on a song called Planets for hours, it was horrible.
"Well I'll order some food, did you wanna just sleep in the guest room tonight?" I couldn't help but yawn as he mentioned his guest room, the bed was so much better than mine.
"That sounds perfect, just order some Chinese, I know you know my order by heart" Both of us couldn't help but laugh.
It was true, we all knew what each other ate. Matt stalked off into the kitchen to get out the take home menu that I was sure I had a thousand of at home.
I leaned forward resting my elbows on my knees as I read over the lyrics again. Something was missing from them.
"Zack, I'm surprised you're still here" I gasped and jumped back, staring straight at Krista as I did. She giggled watching me, she was way too quiet when she walked around.
"Well, Matt doesn't know when to move onto the next song"
"I heard that!" Krista and I both laughed as Matt yelled at us from the kitchen.
It was then that I noticed she had different clothes on, they looked way too big for her.
"Wait, I recognize that shirt" She was blushing from ear to ear. Of course shed steal Matt's clothes the chance she got.
"They're comfy, don't judge me" She huffed and crossed her arms, I shook my head smiling. She could be quite weird at times.
"And I think you look better in them than I do" Matt wrapped his arms around her waist and kissed her temple.
I could see the love between them, it was genuine. Like the type of romance you only see in the movies.
"Oh shush, I think your fans will disagree with that" Her smile growing wide.
"They'd try and steal you away" I could feel my chest begin to tighten.
Everything about them reminded me of Brian, or how he used to be at least. Before he changed and left me broken. No Zack, don't think about it. Matt doesn't know the secret yet.
"Zack, I'm sorry" I looked up at Matt confused. What did he know?
"Johnny told me everything, he wanted me to keep an eye on you. He found the pills" That fucking asshole ratted me out?! He's fucking dead meat now.
"So he told you?" I couldn't contain the growl that slipped through my lips.
"He wasn't going to, but he was afraid you'd kill yourself" I felt bad, I was basically killing myself without my closest friends even noticing.
"I just couldn't deal with the pain anymore" I bit my lip and looked down at my lap.
Two arms wrapped around my shoulders, followed by two more.
"You know we would kick his ass the chance we got right?" I laughed. It's true, Matt would kick his ass in a heartbeat.
"Yeah, I'm doing better though" I said as I looked at them both.
I had been seeing a therapist to help. She was a sweet woman, didn't judge me at all.
The doorbell brought us all out of our little hug. Thank god for food.

Talking, I could hear people talking. I couldn't figure out what they were quite saying though, they sounded quiet and distant. I sat up and stretched, curiosity getting the best of me.
I stood slowly and tip toed towards the kitchen, well where I assumed the voices were.
Matt and Krista were both sitting in there pajamas eating ice cream and talking, it looked like a really corny romance movie. It was adorable in some weird way though.
"Nope, you wouldn't of even given me a second glance in high school" Krista said as she spooned more of the ice cream into her mouth.
"I don't believe you, I know you'd walk past me though" Matt watched her with close eyes.
They were talking about being in high school? What a weird topic.
"I've seen your pics, you were gorgeous then, and you're gorgeous now" She smiled and kissed him. I just noticed that she was sitting in his lap too, well more straddling it than anything.
I slipped my phone from my pocket and snapped a couple pics. Hey, they looked cute.
"I love you" Matt whispered against her lips.
Were they already at that stage?
"I love you too" Krista said as she slid her hands down his chest.
Oh shit, I don't want to see this anymore, but if I move I'm gonna hit a squeaky floor board and scare them. I tended to have bad luck when I spied on people.
When I looked over again they were both smiling, had I missed them having sex or something?
"Come on babe, lets go to bed" Matt held his hands on her thighs as he stood up.
Maybe they'd go somewhere I didn't have to witness them have sex.
At least I could go sleep in the guest room now. The couch was comfy, but not for sleeping too long. I just hope I didn't have another nightmare about Brian again. Well, here's to hoping.