Angels

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(Teegan's POV)

It was around midnight when I finally heard the faint sounds of someone coming into the house. I knew it had to be Chester. I turned over onto my side, pretending to be asleep as I heard footsteps growing closer to our room. "Babe, are you sleeping?” He whispered softly to me as he changed out his clothes for bed. I didn't respond, waiting to see what he did next. He paced around the room, tossing his clothes aside and placing his phone on the dresser before heading into the bathroom. I took the opportunity to inspect them, tiptoeing out of bed quietly not to alarm him. They had an odd smell to them, almost resembling a womans perfume. The tears began to swell in my eyes as I then reached for his phone only to see that it was turned off. I placed it back quickly, climbing back into bed as I heard him coming out. He crawled in beside me, immediately wrapping his arms around my waist and pulling me close against him. I did my best to fight back the tears but it was no use as one slipped down my cheek. "Baby?" He turned me around so I was facing him, I kept my eyes shut tight as the tears fell. "Why are you crying? Teegan, baby wake up." He turned on the light looking at me with a worried frown. I didn't say anything at first but couldn't hold back any longer as I thought about that paper. "How come you didn't call me? Or come home last night? I was worried I didn't know where you were." It was his turn to stay silent now, a blank look in his eyes.

"Do you even care? Or were you too busy 'working' to remember that you have a wife at home who constantly has to worry about her husband?" Again he stayed silent only this time the hurt was clear on his face. "I was at Mike's, we were going over ideas for the tour, it got late and my phone has been dead. I'm really sorry, I would never lie to you, Teegan. You know I wouldn't." I took in a sharp breath before bringing up the phone number. "Then whose number did I find in your pants, Chester?" He shook his head, sighing deeply. "That was from an old friend I ran into from Arizona, he wanted to catch up some time. Did you think I was cheating on you? Seriously?" I could hear the mix of anger and betrayal in his voice, instantly making me regret ever bringing it up. Without another word I got up from the bed, my pillow in hand as I proceeded to head downstairs to the sofa. He slammed the bedroom door hard, the lock clicking on the knob. It was now one in the morning and I had just sealed my fate.

When I had woke up the next morning I found myself somehow back in my bed. A lonely note laid on top of Chester's pillow, my heart aching as I read it. He brought me back into our room. "My wife doesn't sleep anywhere but her bed. I'm sorry you thought I was being unfaithful to you, something I would never do. I know I'm always too busy to honestly pay attention to you all the time but I love you Teegan. I would die if I lost you. I will be home early today, we're relasing the record tomorrow so I hope you'll be there. I love you." I immediately felt a wave of guilt hit me. I knew it was wrong for me to assume things, I knew it was only going to make things worse for myself. I decided to call Matt and Val to check in and see how my nephew was doing. "Good morning Tee. How are you?" He answered cheerfully, the sound of someone screeching "Dad!" in the background. I smiled to myself, it was so cute to hear him be called that now. "Not too good honestly Matty. I'm not too sure this is going to last anymore. I accused him of cheating on me after I had found a phone number in his pocket." I found myself choking on the last bit, it wasn't an easy thing to bring up. "Woah wait, what? Why? Did he? Whose number was it?" His tone became defensive instantly. I looked up at our wedding picture that hung on the wall above our bed, shaking my head. "No, he's just been working late and hasn't really talked to me because he's been busy finishing the album, I just couldn't shake the bad feeling. But he freaked when I said it, rightfully so. He said it was an old friend from back home. But now I'm just scared, scared he's gonna leave me." I could hear Val yelling in the back "Did he what?!" I sighed putting my hand against my forehead. He must have passed the phone to her because all I could hear was loud cursing and ranting. "Val he didn't cheat, I made the mistake." She suddenly stopped all together before sighing herself. "Oh hun, I'm so sorry." She said sadly, making the tears start to fall again. Yeah, so was I.

After I had finished up my phone call I hurried off to the bathroom to shower and ready for the day. Chester would more than likely be here by noon which really only gave me a couple of hours to finish up with everything. But as I gathered my clothes together, I couldn't help but to still wonder if that phone number was really nothing at all. I dug into the pocket, dialing it quickly. "Hello?" I suddenly heard a woman's voice answer. I hung up, throwing my phone against the wall, not checking to see if it was intact or not. I just couldn't believe it, I didn't want to believe it. He lied to me. He actually fucking lied to me. It wasn't a man who answered, it was a fucking other woman I hurried with my shower, getting ready as fast as I could. Because I wasn't gonna be home when he got here, I was going back home, back to Huntington Beach.

(Chester's POV)

"I would never cheat on her, ever. You know I'm not that way. I just ran into an old friend, he gave me his home number and she completely lost it, saying then why was I hiding it from her." I was venting to Mike after we had finished wrapping up the final master touches on the album. He understood both sides, but remained mutual for his own sanity. "Just talk to her, tell her how you're truly feeling. Don't hold back either, Ches. She needs to know everything going on in your head. She's a great girl and loves you more than anything. Why don't you two go out to a movie or something when you get home? I smiled, clapping him on the back. He always knew what to say at all times. "Thanks man. I'll see you tomorrow at the release party." He gave me a tight hug as I walked out of the studio, saying goodbye to everyone that I passed along the way.

I stopped at a flower shop on my way home, getting the prettiest boquet that I could find for Teegan. She deserved to know that I truly did love her and never could be mad at her over anything. Regardless of all the episodes and ups and downs, she always had been there for me through it all without any hesitation. I would never give her up for anything, she was my world. I still wanted my family with her, I would re marry her in a heartbeat. She is my everything and more.

Once I pulled into the driveway and started on my way inside, I noticed bags were packed alongside the wall by the front door. I made it halfway up the stairs when I bumped right into Teegan, suitcase in hand. "Going somewhere?" I asked with a hint of saddness in my voice. She stared away from me, her eyes red and full of tears. I grabbed onto her arm with my free hand, pulling her to me. "You didn't trust me, did you? So let me guess you went and called the number right? And his wife answered, so you assumed I was lying then too, didn't you?" She didn't answer me and instead tried to wiggle her way out of my hold. "Teegan can you stop, please? I'm being fucking honest with you. Why don't you believe me?!" I now yelled at her. She stopped fighting and instead threw herself down onto the steps, bawling at my feet. I knelt down beside her, setting the flowers down before taking her into my arms. She sobbed uncontrolablly, starting to hyperventilate. I just held her as she cried, rubbing her back to try and calm her. "I'm so sorry. I'm sorry." She kept repeating over and over. "I love you, lets stop this please? I got you these." I handed her the flowers once she looked up, a pained smile on her face. "I love you, I don't deserve you." She began to cry again but I quickly stopped her. "You are my heart, I can't live without you."

I suddenly looked down at her arms, noticing the small slash marks above her wrists. She had started cutting, because of me. I ignored them, pretending I didn't notice as to not wanting to cause her anymore stress then she already had. "Can we lay down, please? I just want you. I need to feel you." She sniffled as she nuzzled her face into my neck. I didn't say anything as I scooped her up into my arms and carried her to our bed. We ended up making love for the next few hours, crying inbetween each round. We both needed a release from all the pent up anger and sorrow. When we finished, she stared deep into my eyes, pressing her lips softly against mine. "I want a family with you, I would give up everything to have a baby with you Chester."

I smiled wide as I kissed her back excitedly. "Then it looks like we have some work to finish by tonight then." I breathed with a wink, making her laugn. We made out sloppily as I positioned myself inbetween her once more. We started off slow before picking up the pace, I couldn't seem to control myself much longer as we kept up a steady pace. "You better be ready to have triplets then, oh God." I groaned after I had finished for about the fourth time this afternoon, my hips growing sore after each moment. She laughed as she laid down beside me, taking my hand in hers tightly. "I love you, Chester Bennington. You have seriously turned my world upside down." I smirked slightly, leaning down to kiss the top of her head. "Yeah, I love you too, Mrs. Bennington. And I think it's safe to say that it definitely is the same with you too, baby. You really are something else."

We both errupted into a fit of laughter, smiles glued on both of our faces. Only as I smiled wider, I couldn't help but feel somewhat empty somewhere deep inside of me.