AN: I have been super busy with my college classes and work that I haven't had much time to write so I decided to give y'all chapter 4 in two parts: so you have something to mull over for the next few days: I have a huge exam next Tuesday so I won't have much time to write over the next few days. I'm hoping to have part two up around Wednesday or Thursday. (Chapter 5 is already written so double update towards the end of next week!)

Ch 4: War Paint—Part 1

I finally thought of the perfect way to get back at Brian. It's been about a week since mine and Adam's talk and I finally came up with a prank that wouldn't break his rules, but would scar Brian forever!

That night we played a concert and went to the after party. I didn't drink as much as I usually would but made sure Brian had a lot so that he would pass out once we got back to the hotel. All a part of my plan.

So far so good. I helped Brian stumble into his room and laughed as he fell asleep instantly. Perfect. I took his room key so I could get back in, and went to get my supplies… I had purchased the type of makeup that a makeup artist would use. The kind that's more like paint, that doesn't come off for days no matter how hard you try… Well, Brian was about to get the best makeover of his life. Best of all, he is drunk and passed out so he will have no idea that it happened when he was back in the room or at the bar! (He tends to forget everything when he gets drunk!)

Anyways, I decided to make him look like Freddy Krueger! I couldn't help it!

I was about to start putting the paint on him when it hit me: we have a show in 3 days. I am not entirely sure that the makeup will be gone by then... I briefly considered the terms on which Adam is letting this prank war continue: it must stay out of the public's eyes… Oh well, I might as well go for it. If it's not gone in time for the concert, I will just wear extra makeup to make it look planned!

It took a good two hours to finish getting all of the makeup on. It was easier than I thought: since Brian was passed out from drinking, he didn't move around very much. I quickly packed up everything I had brought with me, making sure I grabbed every last trace of it, even the silicon wrappers from the paintbrushes, and headed back to mine and Adam's room for a very well deserved night's sleep.

By the time I got back to my room it was almost 4am. I tried to enter quietly so that I would not wake up Adam. Now, imagine my surprise when I realize he was awake.

"Tommy Joe, where have you been?" Anger and annoyance thick in his voice.

"I… uh…. I was… I was puling another prank on Brian…"

"What mind of prank?" I knew he wasn't happy.

"Please. Just wait until you see it in the morning."

"Babe, you know I don't like secrets…"

"Yes, I know. But please, this will be totally worth it…" I pleaded.

"This is my condition: tell me about the prank and if it's not appropriate according to the standards we discussed the other day, the punishment will be less severe. But if it's not appropriate and you don't tell, then the punishment will be very severe." I knew the prank is appropriate, at least for tomorrow, but not necessarily for the next few days. Maybe if Brian takes lots of showers then it won't be a problem… yea that should work for him, lots of hot showers…

"It follows the rules. Just please wait for tomorrow to see what it is. I can't wait to see everyone's reactions!" I laughed menacingly in my mind. This was going to be an interesting day!

AN**Part 2: The Reactions coming soon…. As always, please review and leave suggestions for future pranks!