My Other Half (Avenged Sevenfold)

Untitled Part 53

"About fucking time!" Johnny yelled at us.

We just got back on the bus. Tatum flipped him off with a smile. Zack is leaning his head on the table with a pair of sunglasses on. He groaned when he saw Tatum.

"How in the hell are you ok right now? I feel like dogshit." He groaned at Tatum.

"My uncle taught me how to drink. Sorry you're a pussy." She smiled at him.

"You were feeding me tequila like it was an IV last night!" He exclaimed.

Tatum giggled and leaned down to hug him. She sat down next to Brooks, who crinkled his eyebrows at her.

"What the fuck?" Brooks muttered, picking up her left hand.

"Back off, Tex." Brooks said, not looking at me.

"Blow me, motherfucker." I glared.

"No, no. Tatum has some explaining to do." Brooks muttered, examining her ring.

"Thought you said your boyfriend was in a band." He smirked at her as she laughed. "Does he know you have a fiance now?"

That got everyone's attention. Everyone is gathered around staring at her ring. She smiled at me nervously. I just smiled. I don't fucking care what anyone says.

"No shit?" Johnny asked, looking at me.

"Finally grew a pair, huh Gates?" Zack smiled.

"Congrats you guys!" Brooks smiled, hugging Tatum.

"I'm really happy for you. Just you. Not Brian." Johnny smiled, hugging her.

I rolled my eyes at Johnny.

"About time he found someone to keep his ass in line." Zack laughed, hugging her.

And then we came to a rather stunned Matt Sanders. I hope to God he doesn't say one stupid word, because I may not stop beating his ass this time. Matt gave Tatum a nod and a quick grin. Matt then turned to me.

"Got a second?" He asked just above a whisper.

"Sure." I smiled.

I am determined to not let anyone or anything ruin today. If that means I have to slam Matt back into his place, I will.

We headed to the back of the bus. Once we stepped inside the small lounge area, I shut the door and leaned on it. Matt let out a deep breath.

"What the hell are you doing, Brian?" Matt hissed.

"Excuse me?" I glared.

"You guys have barely been together. You two bought a fucking house together? Now you're getting married? You were with Michelle for ever, and never once did any of this with her. Don't you think it's a little fast?" Matt asked me.

"No. I don't. I've never felt this way about anyone. I don't need time to think about it. We both know what we want, and it's each other." I said.

"Are you doing this because you're afraid I'm gonna get in between you two?" He asked me.

Damn, did I laugh at that one. I smiled at him.

"Absolutely not. Matt, in case you haven't noticed, Tatum is never taking you back." I said to him.

I'm positive his eyes went to a neon green when I pointed that out. He cocked his head to the side a little and glared at me.

"I never said she was. Both of you have been through something rather traumatic together. Don't let that be the reason you're doing this, asshole." He snarled.