(A/N) Hope you guys like this. :) I didn't know how this would turn out but I winged it, hoping that this would be okay enough. :D So, next updates will be a breeze, methinks. I'm gonna try pushing them all out in one go. :D

Losing Grips

Chad had a long day. He did quite a crappy rehearsal because he couldn't keep his mind off of last night. How could everything shift from being overwhelmingly happy one minute and extremely depressing the next? He felt like a whole planet was lifted off his shoulders when he saw her and then surprisingly two fell back in its place when he saw some other man hold her in his arms. He rubbed his hands on his face and let his head fall back on the headrest of the sofa he was sitting on. He couldn't believe this. He honestly wanted to just crawl into a hole. He took a deep breath and sighed as he took out his iPod and plugged in his earphones. He scrolled a few times before pressing it and letting his hands fall onto the arm rests. "I hate this."

He played an All Time Low song that he had been listening to all night thinking that it was the perfect song to describe what he was feeling. He closed his eyes and let it all sink in, hoping that he would wake up and it was the next day.

I wish you could see your face right now,
'Cause you're grinning like a fool.
And we're sitting on your kitchen floor,
On a Tuesday afternoon.
It doesn't matter when we get back,
To doing what we do.
'Cause right now could last forever,
Just as long as I'm with you.

You're just a daydream away,
I wouldn't know what to say if I had you.
And I'll keep you a daydream away,
Just watch from a safe place,
So I never have to lose...

We would go out on the weekend,
To escape our busy lives.
And we'd laugh at all the douche-bag guys,
Chasing down their desperate wives.
I would drink a little too much,
And you'd offer me a ride.
I would offer you a t-shirt,
And you would stay another night..

You're just a daydream away,
I wouldn't know what to say if I had you.
And I'll keep you a daydream away,
Just watch from a safe place,
So I never have to lose...

We never stood a chance out there,
Shooting love in real-time.
So we'll take it over ice tonight,
With a little salt,
And a little lime.

You're just a daydream away,
I wouldn't know what to say if I had you.
And I'll keep you a daydream away,
Just watch from a safe place,
So I never have to lose...

You're just a daydream away,
I wouldn't know what to say if I had you.

The song went on and on until about fifteen plays when suddenly, his earphones were violently pulled out from his ears and it was followed by a loud wake up call.

"CHAD!" Nico and Grady shouted at the same time next to him, waking him up fiercely.

"What?" He said, snatching his earphones back from the two as it hung from their fingertips.

"Uhh, hello?" Tawni interjected. "Did you see Sonny last night?"

"I don't want to talk about it!" Chad frowned and plugged his earphones back in before putting an arm over his eyes and slumping back into his seat.

"well, you have to! We miss Sonny too and we want to know about how things went!" Tawni demanded. "You better talk or else!"

"Or else what?" Chad challenged rather cockily. She didn't respond. He then slowly peeked from under his arm and snapped up when he saw her holding a little black notebook and waving it around.

"Wh-wha? How did you-? Who tol-? What!" He stammered, eyes wide.

"Oh, you know. I know about your Little Black Sonny Book. You kinda told me when you asked us to drink with you on your 21st birthday. If you want this to stay secret, then spill." She smirked. She knew she had him cornered. Damn it.

"Fine!" Chad groaned. He wasn't happy unlike the three other people high-five-ing in the room. "I just wanted to rest after a day of rehearsals for two shows. Instead, I'm being blackmailed. Sheesh!" He sat upright. "Where'd you get that anyway and how would you remember something I told you three years ago?" he said irritably.

"I have a pretty good memory. Especially if it's gossip-related. And torturing Chad related." She smiled innocently.

He groaned even louder, admitting surrender. "Where's Zora? She's usually the one who does these things."

"Attending a Marvel convention." Nico answered.

"The Avengers is kinda like her new thing right now." Grady added.

"Don't worry. She told me to interrogate you just like how she would in her place. Now, spill!" Tawni enthusiastically said as she planted herself on the single seat next to Grady. "How's Sonny?"

He sighed again. "She performed last night at the Spotlight Shack just like you guys said." He started, recalling last night's events. "I saw her and she seemed pretty okay."

"Whoa-wh-wait. Seemed? You're not sure? Dude, didn't you talk or anything?" Nico cut him off. He bowed, burying his face in his hands with a shake of his head. "What?"

"Chad! I thought you've wanted to speak to her ever since she left! Why didn't you?" Tawni pushed, a little shocked and pissed at the same time.

"I know! I wanted to. But… I just couldn't, okay?" he raised his hands in defeat.

"But why not?" Grady asked, confused.

Chad could do nothing and took a deep breath, recalling again what happened as he spoke.

"Well, I wanted to. I really did. So, after she finished, everyone stood to clap for her and I started walking towards the stage to.. I don't know. Hug her? Talk? I don't know. I just wanted to get to her but before I did, some guy went up and came up to her and hugged her. I don't know who he is or whatever but he got there. They seemed so sweet and I stood there just a few steps away and looking stupid." He sighed. By the time he finished talking, he was looking at the floor, his eyes watery and his lips quivering. He didn't want them to see.

Everyone was silent and the two other boys sat there motionless. It stayed like that for a while until the silence was broken.

"We'll help you."

"What?" he looked up confused and slightly surprised at the statement. It was Tawni.

"We'll help you. We'll get her back and you'll get her." She seemed so confident and strong-willed, it was comforting. He'd never seen her like this.

"But how?"

"Dude, we got your back. Trust us." Nico said, patting his back and rubbing his shoulder.

"Yeah. I mean, we want her back too and we've never seen you like this. Even if we still slightly hate you, we still got your back." Grady reassured with a cheery smile.

"I'm almost afraid to trust you on this. I mean, girl problems? You guys?" he jokingly said which earned him glares from all three. "I'm kidding! Of course."

"You better be." Nico said.

"Don't make me take it back, Cooper." Tawni glared and then stood. "We have to go meet with Marshall." The two boys stood and started for the door.

"Fix up, look sharp and pull yourself together, man." Grady said. "We'll get her back."

"We most definitely will." Nico added.

"Don't worry, Cooper." Tawni smiled and stepped a foot out a door when Chad spoke.

"Thanks. Really, thanks. I owe you guys." He smiled and waved goodbye. They all waved and went out one by one before closing the door. He didn't know whether they really could get her but he had faith although very little. For now, he just wanted to be alone and not think about it. He pulled a pillow to his face and tried to shut his eyes when a tear rolled down his cheek. He really did need her. He wanted her back and he swore he would. They got his back.