*Benji*

"I hate the bus," I pouted as I tossed my backpack into my bunk, "It sucks."

"Wow, Benji got PMS?" Joel teased, "But seriously, what's wrong?"

I sighed, not knowing if I should tell him about me and Mike or not. But he's my twin... I tell him everything. This should be no different. He already knows that I'm bi, so this should be no big deal. "Come into the back of the bus with me," I told him, "We'll talk there."

Joel nodded, noticing the seriousness in my voice and following to the back of the bus. We sat down on the sofa and I took a deep breath, reaching up to run a hand through my hair, momentarily forgetting that I'd cut it. "Okay..." I began, taking another breath, "Remember when I told you about Mike?"

Joel nodded, turning to face me. "Yeah, the guy from Linkin Park?"

I nodded, feeling a blush rising on my cheeks. "Well... last night we went back to the hotel right after our set, and we watched a movie. Mike didn't like horror movies, so when he got a bit freaked out, I put my arms around him, y'know? I wasn't even thinking about what I was doing at the time until it was already done. After that, I asked him... I asked him to be my boyfriend."

Joel nodded, and said, "What did Mike say?"

I blushed more before saying, "He said yes."

"He did?" Joel asked, his eye wide. I nodded and Joel's face broke out into a grin, before he hugged me tightly. "Aww... little Benji bear is all grown up now!"

I laughed and hugged him back, relieved that he was okay with it. "So, you're cool with it?" I asked uncertainly. "Of course!" Joel laughed, "Why wouldn't I be?"

*~*~*~*

*Mike*

"Heeey there's 'Noda!" Chester grinned at me as I walked into the kitchen area of the bus that morning, "Where've you been hiding? A few fans were asking for you at the Meet 'N' Greet last night."

"I was with Benji," I replied without thinking. My eyes widened when I realized what I'd done and I slapped a hand over my mouth. "The Good Charlotte guy?" Chester asked me. I nodded slowly, thankful that Chester was the only one awake.

"Yeah," I said softly, then smiled as I remembered last night, "My boyfriend."

Chester's eyes widened. "Your boyfriend?" he asked, "Since when? And since when do you keep things like this from your best friend 'Noda?"

I laughed slightly at the look on his face and sat down across the table from him. "Last night, he asked me to be his boyfriend, so I said yes."

"But you just met," Chester reminded me, "You must really be into each other."

I nodded. "We are," I said, "I've never met anyone like him before Ches, I first saw him when he was watching our soundcheck the other night. Since then, it's like he's always on my mind."

"Aw, 'Noda found his soulmate," Chester teased, "But hey, congrats man. Will I ever get to meet this Benji?"

"Eventually," I blushed, "But I don't wanna make our relationship public or anything... and I don't think Benji wants to either. I don't think it would be too good on our bands."

*~*~*~*

*Benji*

"New Jersey here we are the the millionth time," Joel laughed as we climbed off the bus, "At least we're staying here for a while, a week I think. I wanna hit Asbury Park."

"Why Asbury Park?" I asked, "Its abandoned."

"All the more reason to go," Joel grinned, "Maybe it's haunted."

"Oooh scary," I laughed. "Yeah!" Joel grinned, "Why not bring Mike and one of his band mates?"

I shrugged. "I'll ask them," I replied.

I followed Joel and the rest of GC into the hotel. Another big, fancy-assed hotel set up by management. A hotel where only the rich and snotty would stay, which wasn't us. Sure we had money from the band and all, but we weren't snotty and stuck up.

I looked around the hotel as Joel asked the lady behind the counter for our room keys, smiling as I spotted Mike walking alongside Chester. They were talking and laughing about something. Mike looked my way and caught my gaze, smiling at me and nodding his head. I smiled back and made a motion with my hand, letting him know that I'd call him later on. He nodded again and grinned at me, before laughing as Chester dragged him onto the elevator.

I grinned and Joel waved a hand infront of my face. "Earth to Benji!" Joel laughed, "C'mon dude, let's get up to our rooms." I nodded and followed him onto the elevator.

"Are we doing anything tonight?" I asked absently. "I don't think so," Joel replied, "Why? Got a hot date?" he winked, nudging me in the ribs. I blushed and said, "No, I don't."

*~*~*~*

*Mike*

I stood out on the balcony of our hotel room, looking out over Cherry Hill, New Jersey. It was a fairly large town, and had a mall, stores, the usual. Only it was much quieter than New York, that was for sure.

I jumped slightly as my cell phone vibrated before it rang. "Hello?"

"Hey baby."

I felt a smiled creep onto my face as I heard Benji's voice. "Hey Benji," I smiled, "Wha room are you in?"

"Look to your right."

I turned to face my right and laughed as Benji waved to me from two balconies down. I waved back and Benji said, "We're in room 715."

"I kinda figured that out now," I laughed, "So, whats up?"

"Nothing fun," Benji replied, "Would you wanna go out to dinner with me tonight?"

"Sure," I smiled, "I'd love yo.... to."

"Great," Benji grinned, shooting me a thumbs-up, "Around what time shall I pick you up?"

"Umm.. seven sound good? I told Chester I'd hit the mall with him later," I explained. "Seven is fine," Benji smiled, "I'll see you then."

*~*~*~*