A New Hope

Chapter 3: The Guys

The studio was really close to the house. Seriously, I could've walked. Anyway, when we got out of the car, Brendon showed me to where the guys were. When he opened the door, my heart was racing. I was really nervous. "Hey, Brendon, you're here! What took you so long?!" screamed a voice happily.

"Sorry Dallon. I have a life you know," Brendon said.

"Yeah Dal, Brendon's right. He has a life. We called him here at 9:00 at night," said another male voice.

"Shut up Kenny," Dallon said.

I was still hidden behind Brendon. I didn't want to move. But then Brendon walked further into the room. I froze. I didn't know what to do. I was really nervous. What if they didn't like me? "Dude, looks like a crazy fan girl followed you here," Kenny said, looking straight at me.

"She's not a fan girl, she's..." Brendon said before getting cut off by Dallon.

"Is she your girlfriend? Dang, isn't she kinda young?" he asked.

"No. Guys, this is Chloe, my daughter," Brendon said.

I gave an awkward smile and waved. "Wow. Dude, who's the mother? And why didn't you tell us sooner. She's, like, a teenager," Kenny asked.

"No, guys she's adopted! A-dop-ted. I just need someone to talk to. After Sarah left..." Brendon said, trailing off.

"Hey bud, we get your reason. It's ok," Dallon said.

"Yeah. It'll be ok," I said, walking over and giving Brendon a big hug.

"Thanks guys. Anyway, guys, Chloe here is amazing with a guitar, and an amazing singer," Brendon said.

"Well, do you mind playing something for us, Chloe?" Kenny asked.

I slowly nodded. "Sure. Any suggestions? I know every Panic! song," I said.

"I have one," Brendon said, "Ballad of Mona Lisa."

I nodded. "She paints her fingers with a close precision. He starts to notice empty bottles of gin. And takes a moment to acess the sin she's paid for," I start.

As I sing, I watch their faces. Dallon looks amazed, Kenny looks impressed, and Brendon looks proud. I smile and finish the song. "There's nothing wrong with just a taste of what you paid for."

"Wow, that was pretty good kid. Where did you learn to play?" Dallon asked.

"I taught myself, actually. My music teacher needed someone to play guitar at a concert, so I voulenteered. I was up all night teaching myself," I said.

"Well, then you must be a miracle worker. That was awesome for self-taught," Dallon said.

I blushed. "Thanks. Honestly, I was really nervous. Heck, I was nervous to MEET you guys, let alone play for you."

"Well, you hid your nerves well. I couldn't tell," Brendon said with a smile.

I smiled back. "Thank you."

~One Hour Later~

"Hey, give me back my phone! I'm trying to Skype Riley!" I whined at Dallon.

"Is Riley a boy or a girl?" he asked.

"It's my old foster sister. She's eight and her mom said she misses me. Please?" I ask, making my best puppy dog eyes.

"Dallon, give her phone back.
You can go in the lounge. Don't be too long," Brendon said.

Dallon reluctantly handed my phone back and I nodded.
"I won't, I just want to see how she's doing. The poor thing was full on in tears at the airport," I said.

"Awww. Well, tell her everyone says hi," Kenny said.

I nodded a 'will do' and went into the studio lounge. When they accepted the facetime, I saw Katy and Riley sitting on Riley's bed. "Chloe! Hi! We miss you!" Katy said.

"OMG, Katy, you'll never believe who adopted me. This is a dream come true!" I said excitedly.

"Who? Is it someone I know? Spill!" Katy fired.

"Ok, I got adopted by... drum roll please... Brendon Urie!! You know, that one Fathead I had. Not Captain America, but the other life-size one," I said excitedly.

"OMG, sweetie I'm so happy for you. Isn't he the lead singer of a band?" Katy asked.

I nodded. "Yeah. I'm at the studio right now with most of the other members. The drummer isn't here, but the rest of the band says hi," I said.

"We say hi too! I really miss you Chloe," Riley said.

"I really miss you guys too. I'll talk to you soon I hope. Bye," I said.

"Bye Chloe!" they said together.

As I hung up the call, Brendon walked out and sat next to me. "Hey kiddo. How is Riley doing?" he asked.

"I think Katy misses me more than Riley does. She was trying to hold back tears the whole time. And they said hi back," I said.

"Cool. I can't wait to meet them. One day girlie, one day," he said with a sigh.

I nodded. "I'm so glad it's Friday. It's already 10:00 and I'm not tired at all," I say.

He laughed. "Yeah, me either. How about we have the guys over for movie night?" he asked.

I nodded. "Sure."

~A little while later~

"Can I pick the movie?" I ask as we all sit down for a movie.

"Sure. No chic-flicks please. I hate chick flicks," Dallon said.

I giggled. Apperently he hasn't seen my wall. "Well, if you give me no choice, how about the Avengers?" I ask.

Everyone nods. I hit play and I watch their faces as I started to quote the movie. "Selvig didn't have the authorization to turn it on. 'He didn't sir. He wasn't even in the room.'" I say, spinning my Captain America hat so Dallon and Kenny can see it as their eyes grow wide.

"So no chic-flicks for you, huh?" Kenny said.

I laughed. "No way. To obsessed with Cap. You guys haven't seen my roo... hey!!" I yell as they bound up the steps toward my room.

I run after them, up the stairs and past the bathroom. When I run into my room, I find Kenny and Dallon staring at the life-size Brendon Fathead on my wall and Brendon sitting on my bed laughing at their faces. "Ok, that's kinda creepy. I don't want my dad on my wall," Dallon said.

"I got that before I was adopted and I wasn't gonna leave the wall empty," I said.

"I'll get you any other Fathead to get that one off the wall. Heck, I'll get you two," Brendon said.

I smirked. "Well, if you insist, Dean Ambrose and Corey Crawford," I said, winking.

I heard him mutter 'What'd I get myself into' as he walked out of my room, with the rest of us following. We finished the movie, and Kenny and Dallon went home. Brendon went to bed a few minutes later, with me not far behind. As I fell asleep, I thought to myself, I'm gonna like it here, I can already tell.