I don't think I had ever been as nervous in my life as I was today, driving towards my home town of Huntington Beach after being away for nearly three years. I'd always loved California as a kid, hanging out with my brother and his friends made it ten times better. Except things got complicated when I turned 16 - I was now 20. My brother, Zacky, had made a band with his friends and even though he was only 2 years older than me, we started to drift apart. It was when I went to the practises of the band (Avenged Sevenfold) that things got more complicated. One person ruined my whole life in Huntington. Brian Haner. He was the guitarist to avenged and one of my brothers closest friends but, well, stuff happened between us and I was determined to not have to explain myself to him about why I'd left so suddenly.
I'm knocked out of my thoughts as I begin to recognise my surroundings. I am about 15-20 minute drive away from where my brother lives with the rest of the band. I can feel myself shaking at the thought of seeing Brian again but a part of my is glad to be back in warm, sunny California again and I am excited to see Zacky again. That is, if hes happy to see me.
After about 15 more minutes of navigating the sharp streets, I pull up outside my brothers house and see three other cars outside which must mean everyone is inside. Great. Taking deep breaths and forcing myself out the car to prevent myself from backing out, I sort out my windblown, brown hair and take hesitant steps towards the front door. I knock, quiet at first then louder when I hear no movement on the other side. I then hear male voices on the other side, yelling to Zacky to answer the door. Just when I think about getting back in my car and driving away, the front door swings open and I am greeted by my older brother. With the same green eyes as me, the only things that's changed about him is the two lip piercings he now has and the fact that his hair is now black and purple. He stares at me for what seems like forever before finally speaking,
"Scarlett? Youre.. back?" he whispers, still staring at me. I begin to worry that this was a bad idea until he pulls me into a tight hug and laughs in joy, "Scarlett! I cant believe youre back! We were all so worried. Why did you leave? What happened?" he questions, concerned written across his face. I laugh nervously, hesitant to get onto the subject straight away,
"Hey one thing at a time Zacky, shall we go inside first? Ill erm, explain everything later don't worry. Ive missed you guys." I tell him, relieved when he takes my arm and leads me inside. Everything is the same as when ive left. The guys are all sitting in the living room and they turn to register my entrance, their faces breaking out into huge grins,
"SCARLETT!!!!" Jimmy yells, running towards me and pulling me into a huge hug, his height making it easy for him to lift me off the ground. I laugh and hug him back,
"Hey Jimbo!" I greet, untangling myself from his embrace. I turn to the heavily tattooed guy and the guy with a Mohawk sitting there grinning, "Hey Matt, Johnny." They both politely reply but what bothers me is that Brian isn't there,
"Hey, wheres -" I turn to ask Zacky before being cut off by someone standing in the kitchen doorway,
"Hey Scarlett. You haven't changed a bit," the voice says smoothly and of course, its Brian. I spin to face him and all my repressed feelings from when I was a teenager come flooding back. He's standing there looking as, if not more, gorgeous as the day I left. His black hair is spiked, his chocolate brown eyes full of emotion and a signature smirk on his face. I breathe deeply,
"Hey Brian.." I somehow manage to get out before turning to Zacky once more, "I need to use your bathroom." I tell him. He smiles and says its upstairs, first door on the right. I make my way out the room and all but run up the stairs and hurl myself into the spacious bathroom. I needed to get away from him downstairs but it appears that wont happen because, as I'm splashing some cold water on my face the door opens, making me jump in fright,
"What - oh its you," I sigh, seeing myself faced with Brian once more. He looks disappointed but not for long before hes smirking again,
"Well Scarlett, I expected more of a welcome than that," he chuckles, "We all know how you used to welcome me hmm?" he teases, raising an eyebrow. I scowl at him,
"Yeah well Brian, what happened between us was the main reason I had to leave in the first place. Leave Zacky without an explanation! He was worried about me you know?" I argued, feeling a red hot anger building inside me.
"You never told me why you left did you? Come on Scarlett I'm sure it cant be that bad? If it bothers you that much go tell Zack now," he reasons but I can tell hes not taking this seriously.
"News for you Brian, its a bit hard explaining to your own brother about how one of his best friends got me pregnant!!" I all but yelled at him. I see him turn a shade of white and he opens his mouth a few times trying to think of anything to say.
"I -" he starts but is interrupted at that moment by a loud voice from the doorway,
"What the fuck Brian? You got my sister pregnant?" Zacky yells. Oh shit
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FanfictionScarlett is heading back to her home town of Huntington Beach determined to make things right between her and her brother - and one of his best friends. However, will going back cause her even more pain than staying away?
