Chapter 9: Lets Make A Deal

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"Why are you here?!" I say loudly. What's going on?! Why is Ryan Ross at our doorstep? What would of happened if Brendon was home? I mean, they haven't talked for like five years. What really happened between them?

"Well I was going to attempted to talk to Brendon. I need to convince him to let me use his backyard studio." He said.

"I think your chances of using the studio are pretty slim buddy. I don't know what happened between you two but whenever I mention you he gets all sassy." I said. "You should be glad I answered the door and not him."

"I'm just testing my chances." He said, sighing. "Is he home?" He asked slightly annoyed. I cross my arms.

"No, why do you need to use our studio." I said confused.

"Well one thing, I can't find a cheap place to record in and two, I...I miss hanging out with him." He said, looking down slightly.

"What even happened between you guys?" I asked. He sighs and shifts on his feet.

"Listen, it's a long story. Could you please tell me where Brendon is?" He said.

"Fine, he's out with his girlfriend." I replied.

"Do you happen to know when he's coming back?" He asked.

"I don't know. He said that he might be out for a while." His eyes light up.

"Since he's not home, could you maybe, I don't know, give me a tour of the studio?" He asked, giving my puppy dog eyes. We kinda just stare at each other for a while until I sigh.

"Fine." I said, he smiles.

"Thank you very much. Now where can I put Dottie?" He asked, motioning to the hound.

"Is she good with other dogs?" I ask. He nods and I let Bogart push through. He doesn't even go to Dottie, he runs to Ryan and starts whining.

"Aw long time no see bud!" He said, picking up the whining mess. "I know I know, five years is a long time." He said, cradling him. I try hard not to Fangirl. Dottie trots into the house, ignoring Bogart. The leash falls from his hand and he lets her go. "Shall we begin this tour?" He asked.

"Sure, come inside." He walks in and looks around.

"Wow, he sure changed the place." He said in awe. "Where's the studio?" He asked, setting down Bogart.

"It's outside." I said, looking at Dottie who was sniffing one of Bogart and Penny's toy. Bogart noticed this and ran over to her, grabbing the Toy and trotting off. I grabbed the keys off the wall. I then lead Ryan out of the house and into the backyard.

"How long has he had the studio out here?" He asked. I shrug.

"I don't know. It was here when I got here." I turn the key and unlock the first door that led to the other door and typed in the code that actually led into the studio. I turn the handle and walk in. When he walks in, he whistles.

"Wow, quite a space." He says. I walks over to the desk. The computer was going through its cycle of pictures. Currently, there was a picture of Dan, Brendon, Dallon, and Kenny about to take a bow. "They all look so different, I haven't seen any pictures of them or looked them up since vices and virtues." He then looked over at Dan. "Who's that?" He asked.

"That's Dan, he's the drummer." I replied. If he hasn't been following the news about us, does he know that I'm win the band?

"What happened to Spencer?" He asked shocked.

"Well, he didn't wanna relapse." I said. "Apparently he was struggling with some drug and alcohol issues." I said. Ryan sighs.

"Poor guy, so Brendon's the only original member?" He asks, I nod. He rubs his forehead. The picture switches to a new one, it shows me, Brendon, Kenny, and Dallon about to take a bow. I remember that night, the show was in Utah. I don't know where Dan is but the picture surprised Ryan. "That's you." He said pointing at me. He pointed at my guitar. "You play guitar?" He asks.

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