Before I start this story with the usual disclaimer that I don't own this show, I want to sincerely thank Rainshadow999 for reviewing and following and favoriting this story. I honestly thought that I would get no reviews on this, much less a favorite or a follow, and I am really really happy that I know that at least one person who is/has been reading this crazy tale loves it or at least enjoys it. I wanted to give them all my thanks for telling me that they appreciate and really enjoy my story. And also, I kind of failed at the dialogue for some of the characters, so I am sorry if it feels a little OCC. Anyways, onto the next chapter!

Disclaimer: I don't own this show. If I did, then wouldn't be here writing this fanfiction

When I walked into the kitchen the following morning, I saw Derek, Burger, Ash, and Bleed playing an inaugural match of Dodge Bowling Ball.

The first part of what was happening that processed in my mind, was Bleed. It seemed like the band was having…a fun time with this? And I didn't, or at least barely, see any hatred for Bleed in Derek. Was the rest of band, having actual fun playing Dodge Bowling Ball?

I was brought out of my shock when the bowling ball crashed through the kitchen window.

They quartet cheered and I interrupt their celebrating by walking in the middle in the group. "What's going on? I thought you guys hated Bleed?" I question the rest of the band, pretending that the fact that Derek and Bleed dated isn't real.

"We did!" Burger exclaimed, I don't know if he was acting it or if he just didn't recall our conversation last night. "But he made it up to us in a big way."

Burger explained that Bleed persuaded the band to let them love him again by a "candy blizzard". I am, come on, how realistic is that? A part of me believes that it is true, because Iron Weasel can be persuaded easily for the most part; but how could Bleed create this "candy blizzard" in my living room? From what they told me last night, I think that Bleed might have gotten Derek to support him again and Derek told the other members that he and Bleed got back together.

Back in reality, the older band members run to the living room to play Dodge Bowling Ball because there is better stuff to break, and they were going to break the bay window.

I immediately stopped them because my mom would literally kill me if she found out the band broke the bay window thanks to a bowling ball, and also I wanted to ask them what really was going on with Bleed.

"Lads, tell Tripp the good news." Bleed commanded the rest of the band.

"Little man," the bass guitarist started. "Bleed got us a gig tonight at that hot new club Super Nova!"

The older members cheered enthusiastically, of course I was excited about it, but I kept it more contained and told them that that was awesome.

"Light bulb!" Bleed exclaimed, I instinctively knew, like yesterday, he formed an idea in his head that stuck out enough for him to say it in the real world. "How about I open for you guys tonight?"

"Well of course, you booked the gig!" Derek allowed him, very cheerful and excited. What exactly did Bleed do to him last night just to convince him? That part of my mind that is suspicious of Bleed let ring in my head.

"Brilliant!" Bleed exclaims, and I push that superstitious ego out of my mind. Bleed then gives each of us high-fives, first me, then Burger, then Ash, then Derek, then Izzy…wait, Izzy?

The whole band, with the exception of Bleed who was cheering at his success, was taken back at my best friend literally hiding in a conveniently placed box by the bay window, just to spy on Bleed.

"Bleed gave me some love!" she told us in an excited whisper-shout.

"What are you doing in there?" I ask, not waiting for an answer. "Your crush has turned into an obsession."

"Tripp, spending all day in a box, breathing through a straw is not an obsession. It's love." She longingly looks into space for a second before getting out of the box, and telling us: "Now, if you excuse me, I have to eat something before I pass out." She then rushes out the main entrance to the home, and Burger follows her and saying something about staying out of his trashcan, where is where his midnight snacks are.

So, it's just me and Ash and Derek alone in the living room, since I am assuming Bleed went to the garage to practice the songs he was going to be opening at our concert tonight. I was positive this would be my only chance to talk to Derek about what really happened with his chance of heart towards Bleed. I just had to figure out, how was I going to…

"I'm going to eat some of Burger's homemade cookies." Ash announces as he leaves the living room and goes through the door that connects this room to kitchen.

Okay, I don't understand why Ash wants to eat some of Burger's homemade cookies at eight in the morning, but then again I don't know Ash.

"I think I'm going to join him." Derek starts heading to the door after Ash.

"I want to talk to you about something Derek." I say when he reaches the door.

He glances back at me and lets out a heavy sigh. "What is it about this time kid?" he asks in a tone that was only filled with anger and filled with no trace of excitement like earlier.

"It's about Bleed again. I know that this "candy blizzard" wasn't real. What really happened?"

Derek stands rigid for a second; this feels so much like Deja vu from our previous private conversation it's crazy.

The lead singer lets out a breath and walks to the closest chair and puts his hands on the top and leans against it. "I wanted to be the one to tell you about what was going on between me and Bleed, but I already know that you know."

"What?" I ask, a little bit paranoid.

He stands up straight again, taking his hands off the top of the chair. "Ash and Burger admitted it to me earlier when I asked them why they were sleeping on the couch; they were half-asleep when they told me." He turns around, completely avoiding eye contact with me. "I never told them that I knew, so I told them that a "candy blizzard" was why I was positive towards me. When they became completely conscious, they believed that it really happened."

"But what happened last night that convinced you were no longer suspicious of Bleed, Derek?" I ask him.

Suddenly, there is the sound of someone panting at the door. "Sorry about that guys," Burger said; perfect timing. "I had to make sure Izzy didn't get near my trash can."