Acid Rain (Avenged Sevenfold Fanfic)

Untitled Part 14

I stared out over the large pool before me. Juan practically had to drag me out of my house tonight. He forced me to go to Matt's house of all places. I didn't want to go, but Juan was being a persistent pain in the ass.

I've hardly left home the last three weeks unless it was going to work. Other than that, I've been trying to wrap my head around all this bullshit that happened that night.

Thinking back on things, I should of known better. Why would I think that a guy from a bar would actually be nice? It was a stupid decision, and that is what I'm angry about the most. Hell, even Carlos never did anything like Tanner did.

The thought of Carlos was enough to send chills down my spine. Carlos was a raging shit bag. We were together for many years. Over the course of those years, he grew increasingly violent. He beat me down to almost nothing, both physically and mentally. I refuse to ever be with a man like that again.

But, so much for dating, huh?

Look where that got me. I felt the scared weak girl coming out inside of me again. I hated that girl. Maybe I'm somewhat of a frigid bitch now, but at least I'm not weak.

"Are you even listening to me?" Matt asked me.

"Sorry, what?" I asked distracted.

Those hazel eyes studied me carefully for a moment. I've sensed nothing but pity from these guys and it's starting to piss me off. I don't need to be treated carefully. Just be normal for God's sake.

"You ok?" He asked seriously.

"Quit being a pussy." I snapped at him.

I watched the smirk dance over his lips at me. He chuckled and nodded at me.

"I see that charming personality is still there." He smiled.

"What do you need?" I sighed.

"Oh, my bad, princess! I was actually trying to be nice." He smirked.

"So was I." I glared.

"You adore all of us, so you can just stop the whole hate thing ya got going on." He smiled.

"Ever been punched in the throat?" I asked him curiously.

"Fucking hell, woman! I'm trying here!" He laughed.

"Chica has her permanent PMS thing going on, man. There is no cure. And she may kill ya. Stop while you're ahead homie." Juan smiled at Matt.

"Did you want a beer? That was the original question." Matt grinned.

"No, thank you." I smiled politely.

"That was a fake smile." Matt pointed out.

I heard myself growl quietly at him. I took a step forward, watching Matt smile and back away from me.

"I just proved my point." I smiled at him.

"What point would that be?" Matt asked.

"That you're a pussy." I smiled, walking away.

"Hey! I am not!" Matt called out.

I found a spot towards the end of the yard to sit down at. I've been here three hours and I'm exhausted. I shouldn't complain though. These guys are really good to everybody. Most people would give their left arm to be hanging out with them. I am grateful for the night that they took care of me. And yes, I'm grateful for everything Brian has done for me too.

Brian has stopped by almost every single day to check on me. He never says it directly, but that is basically what he is doing. Deep down, it makes me happy when he does come by. I never thought I would say that considering how we started out.