Chapter Eleven
Chaos…
The aroma of coffee woke me, it’s definitely the nectar of the gods.
I shook off the sleepiness in my head and stretched.
As my brain turned on, yesterday came back to me—the gig at the Garden, Synyster and especially Cynda.
Holy fuck. I must have been struck by lightning.
I’d never been so affected by any woman like that.
It’d be one of those banner days in my life I’d never fuckin’ forget.
So much happened in a short time and most of it would change my life forever.
Everything came together at one time and it was topped off by the new song.
Just thinking about it made me smile. I still needed lyrics for the music, but I’d get to them.
They’d take longer. They always did. The tunes always came to me but the words—getting them exactly right—were always a struggle.
I’d get them, then I’d share it and see what everyone else thought.
The only fucking black mark on the day had been Sweets. I wasn’t looking forward to her fucking shit today and I was sure she’d start something. I told her last night she needed to stay away from Cynda, or she wasn’t going to like me very much.
Grabbing my favorite pair of jeans and an old Metallica t-shirt, I ran my hands through my hair and hoped the bathroom was free.
It was the worst part about traveling but at least we were all guys, or we were until yesterday.
I got lucky and brushed my teeth, splashed water on my face, and went in search of coffee.
The guys were huddled around the small table and at first I couldn’t figure out why.
Then I saw Cynda. She was cuddled up on the couch and looked adorable.
Her blue streaked hair was standing up in five different directions.
I’m surprised they weren’t all laughing hysterically.
It was a strange combo, the hair and the angelic expression on her face.
Wrath motioned for me to be quiet but when I grabbed a mug out of the cabinet it knocked the one next to it over.
It didn’t make a huge crash but it was loud enough to wake her.
I looked over in time to see her sit straight up like she was on springs, and blink at us.
She was totally confused at first, but as soon as she realized where she was pink colored her cheeks.
“Good morning, sleepy head,” Wrath said with a smile, and she gave him a big one in return.
A pang of jealousy squeezed inside my chest. I didn’t want her smiling like at anyone but me.
Fuck. I’d done nothing but kiss her, how could I expect anything at this point?
And seriously why the fuck would I want it?
I was the no commitment king, well maybe runner up, Fury was definitely the king.
It didn’t stop me from wanting some alone time with her today, but we were in Philly and had a fuckin’ packed schedule.
Sound checks, interviews, a signing and the concert.
The first official stop of the tour and fuckin’ busy didn’t begin to cover it.
“Morning, Cynda, can I get you some coffee?”
I don’t think she’d even noticed me until then since I was over by the coffee pot. She groaned and ran her hands through her hair only making it worse and the guys chuckled.
“Damn. Yeah coffee would be great, but I really want to brush my teeth first.”
“No problem. How do you take it?”
“Cream and four sugars. Yeah I know you don’t have to say it. I have a huge sweet tooth.”
I made her coffee and left it on the counter, and sat down with the guys.
Taking a big sip the heat and flavor infused me with energy and the cobwebs were finally gone.
I was quiet for a few minutes as I went over the schedule in my head.
We had interviews with two different radio stations and an appearance and signing downtown near the “Love” statue, after that would be the sound check, and then the gig tonight.
“Did you see the schedule for today?”
They nodded and I realized Flame wasn’t there. “Where the hell is Flame? Didn’t he make it on the bus last night?”
“Nope but he called, apparently he got tied up, literally,” Rage said. “Michelle was driving him down. He should be here soon.”
Wrath snorted and choked on his coffee.
“Holy fuck, really? He missed the bus. He’s lucky we were only going a few hours away. He’d have been really fucked otherwise.”
“Uh huh. Apparently she had him…” Rage stopped mid-sentence and looked behind me. I turned to see Cynda holding her coffee and listening to our conversation.
“Don’t stop because of me. What were you saying about Michelle?”
Rage actually turned red, I don’t think I’d ever seen him do that before and I had a hard time not laughing.
“Um, ahhh…help me out here, bro.”
Wrath was still coughing and laughing and I didn’t know the story so I couldn’t help.
Fury shrugged, and winked at me. “It seems Michelle had Flame tied up last night and he missed the bus.”
“She did what?”
Rage nodded and slapped Wrath on the back to help him stop choking. I couldn’t hold it back anymore either. I should have been pissed he missed the bus but this was fucking funny shit and we’d be able to give him grief for weeks.
“She had him tied up and wouldn’t let him leave or something, I guess, so she had to drive him here today.”
“No way. I don’t believe it. I’ve known Michelle for over four years and she’s never done anything like that.”
“Maybe you don’t know her as well as you think,” I said and waggled my brows at her. “C’mon it’s funny. At least we only went from New York to Philly or I’d be pissed off too. He’s never done anything like this before.”
Looking like she was in shock, with two red spots on her cheeks, her hair still standing on end, didn’t make her look any less sexy.
At least my cock didn’t think so and it gave a whole new meaning to morning wood.
Thank God I was at the table so no one could see.
Even laughing about Flame and seeing her horror didn’t turn it off. “I don’t know what to say.”
“You don’t have to say anything, you didn’t do it,” Wrath said as he finally stopped laughing.
“He’s right, Cynda. You didn’t do anything. Flame’s a big boy, he can take care of himself. Maybe you should drink some more of your coffee. You look like you need it.”
Nodding, she sat on the couch with the mug clenched in her hands.
I sat down next to her, close enough so our legs rubbed against each other, and the hard-on I’d been trying to hide got even fucking bigger.
Fuck. This girl was dangerous. I wanted to pick her up, carry her into my room, and spend the next few hours learning every bit of her body.
What I could do to her. Damn. I needed to get a fuckin’ grip.
Now wasn’t the time for this. I leaned in close to her ear. “Are you okay?”
She looked at me from behind her glasses and blinked. She must have been far away, and I bet I knew she was thinking about—Michelle and Flame, and maybe if I was lucky our kiss last night. “Yeah thanks, and thanks for the coffee, it’s perfect.”
I whispered under my breath, “So are you.” Luckily she didn’t hear me. “We have a full schedule today. You’re welcome to come with us or you can go off on your own, or maybe if Michelle’s hanging for a while stay with her?”
“Thanks, can I get back to you after I wake up a little bit more?”
“Of course. Did you sleep okay?”
“Yeah. I’m surprised too. I didn’t think this would be very comfortable.”
“I’m glad to hear it. When I wanted you to come with us, I wasn’t trying to be an ass, and I’m sorry you got caught in the middle of the power struggle.”
“I understand. I really didn’t want to come, but maybe it’ll be okay.”
“It will,” I said giving her my sexiest smile. I had some making up to do and not a lot of time to do it. I picked the wrong fucking time to be a dick that’s for sure.
Wrath looked over at me and raised an eyebrow. “What are you two whispering about over there? Trying to figure out Flame’s sex life?”
I wanted to punch him. I might have if the bus door didn’t open letting Flame and Michelle in. “Fucking nice of you to show up, Flame.”
He looked embarrassed but not Michelle. She had a shit eating grin on her face and I wondered if I even wanted to know what they’d been up to last night.
“Yeah I’m sorry, I forgot the fuckin’ time and…Hey I’m here now so it’s cool right?”
“Oh yeah, it’s cool. Uh huh sure it is. I hope you got some sleep at least, we’ve got our first interview in about an hour.”
“Right.” He turned to Michelle and whispered something and she shook her head no.
“Are you going to stay for the show tonight, Michelle?”
“No, I can’t, I have to get back to take care of Cyn’s cat.” She gave Cynda a look that must’ve meant something to her, but I didn’t have a fuckin’ clue.
“Well thanks for bringing Flame back to us. We’d have been lost tonight without him.”
She gave me a grin and pulled Flame’s head down for a goodbye kiss. “No problem, I was glad to have some extra time with him. Cyn, I’ll call you later or give me a call when you can. Okay?”
Cynda nodded and watched as Michelle left the bus. She looked confused and something else. I had a feeling Michelle was in for a fuckin’ earful when they talked. Damn, I’d love to fuckin’ hear that call.
Michelle called her Cyn and I liked it. She really did look like an angel on the outside but the way she filled me with lust, she had to be fuckin’ hot as sin on the inside.