(Even When It's Not) About You

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Parts 16
Time 4h 21m

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Rob deals with the shock of losing Chester, Mike's depth of mourning, and his own complicated feelings as the Post Traumatic album comes to fruition. It's hard to be the quiet one in the band. BOURNODA, Post Traumatic Era.All Rights Reserved

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Chester’s a nervous wreck. Mike is always in his thoughts. His band members are keeping secrets from him and Mike is gone. He can’t sleep at night. He’s an emotional hurricane. Will he ever find Mike again and if he does, will he be with the same Mike that he knew before? Will he ever be brave enough to stand up for himself or will he always need to rely on someone else?

Sequel to Broken. Chester and Mike have been together for nearly a year after the last story. Chester's still hurt but Mike had been trying to pick up the pieces. When Mike makes a huge mistake that causes him to lose Chester, he doesn't know whether to be happy he doesn't have to deal with his problems anymore or guilty for his actions. Chester, meanwhile, is breaking even further and needs Mike more than ever. He's also running into his past at every turn. [Will be put under construction to improve quality of the story]

Mike Shinoda is making a name for himself. He's not just part of Linkin Park anymore, he's a solo artist. While he's experimenting with the rap scene, Chester Bennington passes the time on his own solo material, calling it Dead by Sunrise. Neither of them realize how much they miss Linkin Park - or each other - until Mike's rap persona starts to get in the way of their relationship and the making of what eventually becomes Minutes to Midnight. Bennoda. [Fort Minor/Linkin Park/Dead by Sunrise era] (A collaboration between lpfan503 and Penelope_Ink)

A collection of loosely related chapters built around real-life events after the passing of Chester Bennington, told from Mike Shinoda's POV. Implied low-key Bennoda. *Dates included in chapter notes are important.*

Mike is attacked and the future seems unsure. (Trigger warning)

Years after Mike and Chester break up, they run into each other, almost unexpectedly. Chester's come back to explain and apologize. But will Mike accept it and move on? Then again, no one said being in a band with your ex was easy. [Sequel to Everything in Between]

Working for Mr. Shinoda by EstieAckerman

This is a follow up on Working for Mr. Bennington. Things don't always go according to what we plan. Sometimes the unexpected things happens. Fanfiction. Only a made up story.

Everything in Between by aviolentreaction

Mike doesn't know what to do anymore. When he decides to take a big step towards something horrible, somebody stops him from making the same mistake he made. Maybe this person can change his entire life.

Chester is clearly reliving his past through his nightmares, but is unwilling to open up to the rest of the band. Uncomfortable and confused, he's unaware of the hurt he's bringing to himself. His heart and soul feels lost, it's up to someone to bring him back to Earth. BENNODA. Contains sensitive topics.

With two new albums coming out soon, the band is getting ready to tour once again. Chester knows that the tour will start at the beginning of the summer but what can he do until then? Mike has been going off every day and doesn’t come back until later. He finds himself spending a lot more time with the other guys. But can they keep him together or will he fall apart?

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Chester’s a nervous wreck. Mike is always in his thoughts. His band members are keeping secrets from him and Mike is gone. He can’t sleep at night. He’s an emotional hurricane. Will he ever find Mike again and if he does, will he be with the same Mike that he knew before? Will he ever be brave enough to stand up for himself or will he always need to rely on someone else?

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