Beast and the Harlot

"Sky? Are you a dumb ass?" Ember asked as I sat with her in her bedroom. I had told her about my thoughts of Zacky probably cheating. Nick, Amanda, and my mom were in the other room watching TV and chatting.

"No, it's just what could he be doing?" I asked, still worried.

"Babe, either he is doing what he says he is, or he is going to surprise you. You of all people should know how much of a hopeless romantic that fucker is." She said with a laugh.

"Yeah Em, you're right. I shouldn't worry so much. Just because I had a couple bad relationships, doesn't mean that they will all go that way." I gave her a soft smile.

"Exactly." She said standing up and pulling me with her into the living room. Aydyn and Myka had joined the group of three who were all sitting around the TV watching some stupid reality show. "Nick and Amanda, I think it's time we head out. Nick, you still have to unpack and I'm sure you want to take a shower and sleep. Jet-lag is a bitch, if I do remember correctly." Nick nodded and stood up. "And you my dear have school in the morning." I said laughing at the face she made.

We said our good-byes and jumped into the truck, embarking on our journey home. A half-hour later, we were back at the house, Nick and Amanda asleep. I looked around the driveway and noticed that Zacky was home. I gently shook Amanda and Nick awake before guiding them into the house. Amanda staggered up the stairs. A few moments later, her door slammed shut. Nick asked where his room was, so I pointed him into the direction and told him where everything was. He too, staggered up the stairs and a door closing, somewhat softer than Amanda's slam. I let out a long sigh and plopped on the couch. A minute later, Zacky appeared in the door.

"Hey babe." He said, pecking my lips and sitting next to me, wrapping an arm around my shoulder.

"Hey, what where you up to today?" I asked putting my head on his shoulder.

"Nothing much. A bunch of stupid shit. We had to set up buses and things like that."

"Oh. how about we head to bed? I'm beat." I said getting up, pulling him with me up the stairs.

I woke up in the morning to a note, and not Zacky.

Sky,
Larry wanted to meet Nick, so we will be gone most of the day. Amanda already went off to school. I didn't want to wake you because you looked too peaceful. I'll see you later, and I love you.
The Love of Your Life, Zacky

I sighed as I got out of bed, going to the shower to start off my day. After I was dressed in lounge clothes. Consisting of, sweats, a sports bra, fluffy flipper-slippers, and on of Zacky's hoodies. I went downstairs and made myself a piece of toast and jam before sitting on the couch and watching Ellen.

I absolutely love Ellen. Not only is she hilarious and has insane dance moves, she is also very giving. After Ellen was over, I went outside with Ichabod, letting the little puff ball run around and get some energy out while I looked through a wedding magazine. After another good hour of outside, I went in with the puff ball and started to clean up a bit. A checked the time and say that it was almost two, meaning Amanda would be home soon. Just as the thought crossed my mind, she burst through the door.

"I'm home!" She yelled.

"In the kitchen!" She came in and gave me a hug before grabbing an apple and a bottle of water. "How was school?"

"Good. Anthony asked me to go to homecoming with him." She said with a smile at the mention of her boyfriend.

"That's nice. When is it?"

"Ummm, October tenth." She said looking at her hand where it must have been written down.

"That's a week before the wedding." I stated.

"I know. I can go though? Right?"

"Of course. I was just stating. Um, is Anthony coming to the wedding?"

"I didn't think he was invited."

"Amanda! He is your boyfriend. Of course he can come. You want to be able to dance with someone don't you?" She nodded. I thought for a second. "I want you to ask a friend to come on tour with us."

"Really?"

"Yeah. It has to be OK with their parents though first."

"Cool! Thanks mom!" She got up and hugged me. "I'm gonna go call Hannah!" She ran upstairs.

Hannah was her best friend. He father was none other than Jame Hetfield. Small world, huh?

Twenty minutes later, Amanda came downstairs changed and with a smile on her face. "She can go!" She squealed before running around the house. I eventually stopped her.

"Amanda, want to go to the salon with me?"

"Sure, but can I get my hair done too?"

"Of course."

After two hours at the salon, Amanda and I emerged with new hair. Hers was as drastic change as mine. Her hair was now bleach blonde with black, brown and hot pink highlights. Mine was now all a magenta color, except for some white parts around my bangs and face. Actually, we looked completely different. I really couldn't say anything about her change, that would make me a hypocrite. Plus it did look cute on her.

"Mom?" She asked as we walked past a tattoo shop.

"Yeah Amanda?"

"Can I get my lip pierced?"

I looked at her and smiled, "Why not? But, not here. We'll go to the place I go. I know it's safe there." I said with a laugh.

After twenty minutes, and a now hurting hand, Amanda had a new piercing. I couldn't help but feel like I was corrupting my daughter, but saying no to these would make me hypocritical. And, it's not like it was really gonna hurt her in the long run. If she decides she doesn't like it, then she takes it out.

We got home, Zacky and Nick still gone. Amanda turned on the TV and flipping it on to VH1. Michael Jackson's Thriller was playing. We looked at each other and smirked. Next thing you know, we were dancing along with Michael and the Zombies. The TV was so loud that we didn't hear the front door open, but we did hear the obnoxious laughs of Zacky and Nick.

"Do they do this a lot?" Nick asked Zacky.

"Sadly, yes." He said before I through a pillow at him. "And I see they went to the salon. Love the hair ladies!" He yelled before walking into the kitchen. Nick yelled in agreement before following him too.

"Think we should show him my lip?" Amanda asked when the song ended.

"Yeah, probably." I said entering the kitchen with her. "Hey baby! Look at our daughter!"

Zacky looked and gasped. "Her first piercing! Hey! I didn't get to be there." He said with a pout.

Amanda looked at him and smiled. "How about you're there for the first tattoo?" She said, giving him a hug.

"Yeah, OK. I can do that."

Another song came o the TV, causing me and Amanda to squeal and run into the living room, but not before hearing a "losers." come from Nick and Zacky.