Welcome To The Family (Second HeartBeat A7X Sequel)

31 Number One Fan

Steph and I decided to venture out into the local area of San Fransisco, to see what was about, whilst the girls helped out with the bands sound checks before Dinner. It was a beautiful place. We found an alternative store and had to have a good look around.

"Emz, what do you think about me dying my hair?" Steph asked as she held up a bottle of pastel purple hair dye.

"I vote yes. If you get the bleach here, I don't mine helping you to do it tomorrow if you like."

"Awesome, thats sorted then." She grinned dropping the hair colour into her basket looking through the other products for the bleach. I wondered about the store some until I came across the band merchandise. "We have to get those for Rex and Harm" Steph now joined me and pointed out the kids band merch which included a Sevenfold top that had the deathbat logo on under the bands name. I checked the sizes and popped them into the basket.

"Have you got your top to wear tonight?"

"Nope, I was thinking of doing a raid on the Merch stand at the venue before the show starts, maybe get a bullet top and a sevenfold one, you know support them both."

"Sounds like a plan batman, I shall join you."

"How you holding up anyway? You seem really quiet today. I was shocked to see you having a laugh with Zacky but since then you seem to have somewhat crashed." Steph looked slightly concerned as we browsed the accessories.

"Hmm, I'm ok. It's just been a long day, what with the stress and anxiety of coming, followed by the travelling."

"I get that, but still, it must feel nice talking to Zack?"

"Yeah, I can't deny that. It just feels so awkward. Things aren't ever going to be what they were." She nodded in agreement as we purchased our items. Next stop was a starbucks to grab a coffee to enjoy on our walk back.

"I know you say things won't be the same, but surely that's a good thing. I mean I don't want to sound horrible, but the situation you were in wasn't healthy. Your mind was all over the place half of the time. Surely this break from the intenseness of everything has been better." I thought for a moment as we walked.

"It's made me feel a hell of a lot lonely."

"Pssssh, you are never alone, you know that." She bumped her arm into mine. "You know you'd be sick of us if you saw us any more."

"Oh that ship sailed long ago love." We laughed. "You know what I mean though. I feel alone. Selfishly I enjoyed the attention. I know that was bad, but I truthfully loved them both so much."

"Loved? As in past tense? You don't want either?"

"Ok Love. I care for them both so much. But this pregnancy has made me mature so much. Like I want more than just a bit of fun. I just want a family home and to be happy, not just for me but for the kids too. I'm not saying no to either of them, but I think maybe they both need something I can't give them." Steph nodded as we carried on.

"This may be extreme and you will probably shoot me down right away, but what about getting back out there?"

"How'd you mean?"

"Duh, what about dating again?"

I scoffed. "What, whilst I'm pregnant?"

"Sure, why not. I'm sure I could find you someone hot."

"I'm not sure. I mean its only a few months since the guys and it's not fair to confuse Alexia further."

"Suppose. I would say you could date Jimmy but I'm afraid he is all mine."

"Believe me Niemo, you are welcome to him. He is way to cray cray for me." We both laughed.

"What about Matt?" I felt the heat rise to my cheeks, I quickly took a sip of my Mocha.

"What about him?" Play innocent.

"Well, he is single, a parent, you both get on extremely well, could he not tick your boxes."

"That would look great wouldn't it, having had the two guitarists fighting for my attention only to end up with the singer, who incidentally was married to my previous best friend. I couldn't do that and cause more trouble."

"No one said it had to be anything public or of knowledge for anyone else."

"Oh so just bed him on the side?" She shrugged.

"You both have needs and must both be lonely."

"That my love is why sex toys were invented." I snort laughed as poor Steph nearly died whilst taking a sip of her drink. "Die bitch" I teased as we turned into the venue showing our AA passes to the man on the door. It was now 6pm so the place was set up ready as the doors were to be opened in an hour. We went over to the Merch stand and both picked up a bullet t-shirt and a sevenfold vest top, so we could wear the vest under the t-shirt, which we could take off after bullet played.

We followed the smell of KFC to find everyone in one of the back rooms sharing a few buckets of chicken. "They're back!" Harmony yelled as we walked though the door. Waving and saying hello we both went and joined the group. Steph went straight to Jimmy jumping on his lap, stealing the piece of chicken he was about to eat. Alexia was patting the seat next to her impatiently, unfortunately for me it was Brian she was sat with. I sat down next to her.

"Did you have a nice afternoon baby?"

"Yup, I got to play the guitar and sing on the microphone. Mummy am I allowed to learn how to play a guitar like Daddy? He said he will teach me." A huge smile was plastered on her face.

"Of course you are. And In a few lessons you'll be able to play so much more better than your Daddy can." Brian let out a chuckle.

"No what your Mummy means is that you will be better than her after one lesson with me."

"Oi" I laughed.

"Can you play the guitar Mummy?"

"No Sweetie, I can't. I wish I could. But I've not had anyone teach me."

"Daddy can teach you too then."

"No, I think he will have his hands full just with you." She sighed slightly. "Maybe when you are a better player than Daddy you can teach me." She grinned like mad at the suggestion. "Oh, look what I got you from shopping." I pulled out the t-shirt I had picked up for her. She squealed in excitement, taking it and showing Brian.

"Wow, are you going to wear that for the show later?" He asked. She nodded excitedly.

"Guess what, I brought Harmony one too." I pulled out the second, she grabbed it from me and ran straight over to Harmony to show her.

"Have you got your own one to wear?" Brian questioned.

"Well I've picked up a Bullet t-shirt. Show my support for the lands from back home."

"Traitor" We laughed. "I can't remember the last show you actually came to."

"Talking a good few years now. The last tour you had was when I wasn't living with you guys, so it was the one before that."

"Shocking. You're meant to be showing Rex how to be the number one fan." He teased.

"She is already your number one fan Brian, that girl adores you." He smiled a truly heart-melting smile of pride that would make anyone melt.

"Come on Mummy lets go get ready!"