Authors notes: Guys I don't know what to day? Thank you so, so much for the beautiful comments. I've never had so mny per chapter. Thank you all so, so, so, so much!!!! My head’s getting so big ::lmao:: As big as mike’s. JK We all love Mike for his big head…and fat ass which breaks tables :)…bet Chester like’s that ass XP

Lady Shinoda: Hun your comments mean so much! I’m laughing at how you claimed you didn’t think you could read the second chapter and yet we were talking, hope you got some sleep and hope your story is doing well ^.^ TYshangshan: Yea I love Judy too ^.^ I like the Joe thing, I really think if he wasn't in LP he'd be a realllly famous director! Chan.xx: Yea, He Ain't...I had cliffhangers to keep people following now I have previews ^^. I had the idea of a sketch at the end of each chapter about the next chapter instead of previews because it's kinda subliminally 'visual' in contrast to Mike but I'm not that good at art really so...*shrug* BlackFairy: Awww hun! *hug* you're comments are always so lovely. I'm really glad you like this ^^ .:=Miss-Gah-gah=:.: Yea, I can never stop writing, good thing I wanna do English and literature in college :3 Yea, I like that they're both kinda seeking refuge in each other. I just really liked this idea when I thought if it, thank you so much for liking this hun Sun: ....Wow...really? That's surreal. I would be looking for Astraloree's name XP Glad this made you smile hun o'^-^'o FUNsize: *giggle* hope this was soon enough hun. Hard to believe some people only update once a month...or year. I couldn't so that. I crave comments a little too much and I ALWAYS have ideas XP. I'm so happy you like this and you're getting the idea about being treated normally hit_n_run_me: Wow, best news all day? That's an honour. Yea. I can stay up all night reading my fav fics ^^ The bitch line? I actually said that when I was talking to this guy in my class who was walking his dog. He's really big and buff and she's one of those Bishon fries[sp?] XP Glad you're enjoying this axl adamic: Thanks hun. being different means a LOT to me X3 lplover22: it seems it might be a little more than ten, I'm terrible at evaluations. You loved this? Awww thanks *hug* Mike loosing his site, yea it's sad but it can happen. Vampire Princess: Hun that’s such a compliment cause you're such an amazing author. Can't wait for the first of the month to come XP stefy: Aww, as much as I'd love to answer your questions hun I couldn't because you have to read on to find out...sworry NalaNyaSilmaRyl: Yea I'm a whore for comments so I update ASAP ^.^ Dannielez -chan: Thanks hun. Yea people have to be careful concerning some seemingly normal and fun things. The guy I know? Really, really sad story. He was walking with his guide dog, a car lost control and crashed into him and the dog died and he's in a wheelchair as well as blind. It's so sad. Glad you like this tho Vixenla: : *giggle* Mr Haaaaaaahn! Glad your enjoying hun

Mike spent the whole trip ensuring Chester was ok with Judy being in his car.

"Dude I told you it's fine." Chester smiled. "I love animals." Mike grinned.

"I know." He thought of his beloved dog sitting in the small back seat. "But the thing is...neither of us have ever been in a lambo before and...wow." Mike shifted in the leather seat and ran a hand along the door handle. Chester had told him it was a metallic purple with black leather seating and fuzzy leopard print dice that hung from the mirror. "...You sure it's ok for Jud..."

"Mike." Chester was laughing now. "It's ok. I would have thought of another way if I didn't want her in the car."

"You're not just letting her in cause I need her?" Chester sighed, not taking his eyes off the road.

"Mike don't worry about it."

"Well I suppose you could just buy a new car if them smell gets too much." Chester glared, chancing a side glance at his friend.

"Come now Mike. You start at that and I might turn nasty." Mike had a small smirk on his lips. "Like I might make fun of your hair." Mike gasped loudly and clasped his hands to his head, fingers nestled in the gel of his red and black hair.

"No not my precious hair!" He cried out with a smile on his face. Chester rolled his eyes, a small grin hidden away at the corner of his lips.

"Don't worry I couldn't make fun of your hair. It's perfect!" Chester could feel the hint of red on his cheeks and didn't notice the sudden flush on Mike's face. Neither said a word for a moment or two.

"So are we close to...wherever we're going?" Mike asked the male to his right as his hand stretched back to rub Judy's head. His companion whimpered happily.

"Yea...at least I think we are..." Chester half smiled. "I text Rob to tell him I'd find my own way but...now I'm not so sure!" Mike couldn't help but laugh lightly at this as his head slowly rested against the cold pane of glass. He took a breath in as he heard the concrete jungle of LA pass by in a whirl of beeping horns and the general bustle of crowds.

It took the best of another forty minutes before they reached the studio where the auditions were. Mike was smiling as Chester helped Judy out for his friend. He was laughing pretty loudly at the model.

"Dude you totally got lost." Mike grinned as Judy dragged him along the outsides of the buildings. "I may not be able to see but even I knew when you were totally off. I mean, who in their right mind pulls up and asks for directions from someone who was offering them a blowjob. And in a deep voice I might add." Chester laughed.

"Well the dress he was wearing wasn't that flattering I'll tell you that." Mike laughed but inside he felt his heart drop. In the few hours they had spent together he had almost convinced himself that Chester may have been like him but evidently not. He had been foolish to think so but even if he was Chester would have no interest in him. Mike couldn't even generate interest from normal men let alone someone as famous and supposedly beautiful as his friend.

Mike suddenly felt rather sad. He recalled the last time he had ever slept with someone. When he was sixteen and still experimenting with his sexuality. But that was before the accident.

"Mike?" Chester interrupted his thoughts. "You ok man?" Mike smiled and nodded as Judy stopped walking. He hated when that happened, it left him feeling so helpless.

"I'm fine." He quickly told Chester. "Judy...Judy go on girl!" The dog whimpered and sat. She didn't know this place, the scent was different, all she recognized was Mike. "Judy go!" Chester sighed and shook his head at the dog who cocked her head to the side.

"C'mon Mike." He smiled, extending his arm to take his friends hand. As soon as his fingertips touched the soft flesh of Mike's hand a zap coursed through their bodies. "Shit!" Chester cried out, jumping back as the spark hurt. "That was weird!" Mike nodded and cradled his hand.

"Yea." He agreed. The sharp, almost electrical pain between them hurt just a little but that had subdued. Mike soon felt Chester's hand slowly wrap around his again. There was no physical spark but Mike felt one light in his stomach as he noticed how soft Chester's palms were. They fit so well in his hand and Mike's belly did a flip as Chester's fingers wound in his.

"C'mon. I was here before. I know where we're going." Mike laughed lightly.

"You sure about that? We're not going to have to ask our way from a tranny whore again are we?" Chester laughed and looked to Mike. He felt guilty for it but he was glad Mike couldn't see his face. He was happy the youth couldn't tell how red his cheeks were as he held Mike's hand. He never wanted to let it go. It just felt so right in his palm. He felt it. Only a few hours and already he was falling for Mike, his keen wit, personality and man was he hot. Still Chester was saddened. There was no way in hell someone like Mike was gay, no way.

"Of course I know where we're going." Chester grinned, leading Mike through the automatic doors. Judy trotted along behind them, a position she was not used to. Usually she led but she seemed to sense that this wasn't her place today.

"Of course you do." Mike smiled sarcastically as someone called Chester's name from what seemed far away. Mike cocked his head, seeing nothing but hearing footsteps grow closer as someone jogged.

"Chester!" Rob smiled, spiriting close to his friend. He looked to the male he was holding hands with and cocked an eyebrow.

"Err Rob this is Mike. A friend of mine." Chester explained, grip tightening slightly on Mike's hand. "Mike this is Robert Bourdon. He's my agent and my best friend."

"It's nice to meet you." Mike smiled, nodding his head. He considered extending a hand to try and shake Rob's but one was gripping Judy's collar and the other was strangely reluctant to slip from Chester's grasp.

"Nice to meet you too Mike." Rob smiled but his eyes darted from Mike to his friend. He wasn't going to voice his opinion, Rob knew better than that but still he wondered what possessed his friend to bring such a friend here. "So anyway!" Rob returned to the point. "You're late. What the hell man? Joe is waiting to interview you." Chester blushed.

"Sorry man, got lost. Had to stop for directions." Mike suppressed a quiet laugh at that which annoyed Rob when Chester snickered back. He hated to be left out of any loop and in-jokes with the model were usually ones he was in on. It didn't feel nice to be suddenly distant from his supposed best friend.

"Well c'mon anyway. Joe finished looking the last guy over forty minutes ago. You’d better not fuck this up and convince him you've been worth the wait." Mike cringed suddenly at Rob's impatient and snappy tone. He wasn't used to people speaking like that but that must be business. Chester didn't seem affected and walked, lightly dragging Mike along with him as Judy brought up the rear. Mike jugged until he was sure he was beside his friend.

"I guarantee you, you won't fuck this up." He smiled, whispering loudly to Chester above the noise of the many people in the studio passing by. Again Chester's cheeks burnt.

"T-thanks." Rob usually took a different approach in 'encouraging' his friend. Chester wasn't used to plain moral support and as Mike's hand tightened its grip he smiled a little goofily. What was it about Mike that made him feel so comfortable?

"You comin' or what?" Rob looked back to the two who trailed behind him as the slide doors of the audition room opened to them. Rob frowned, unsure why he felt so hostile towards Mike. He had no desires for Chester in the slightest but hated the idea of this guy possibly replacing him in the friend department. Chester looked to him and smiled before looking to Mike.

"Well c'mon then." He grinned, leading his new friend to the room. Rob eyed Judy and her golden coat of hair which shimmered in the lighting of the building.

"The mutt better be house trained." He stated simply before he could stop himself. Chester cast him a swift glare but Mike smiled and bent to rub Judy's fur.

"I only pick the best." Mike smiled as the dog whimpered happily under his touch. Rob sighed, threw his eyes to heaven and allowed to three to follow him into the room where Joseph Hahn was waiting.

Joe Hahn stood quite tall. He was a stout, Korean man with thin glasses and jet-black hair that fell over his brow in messed perfection. He wore a simple SURU shirt and had a small beard on his chin. Rubbing the tuft of hair he looked to Chester and grinned.

"Here he is." The director smiled. Mike couldn't see but he liked the sound of Joe's voice. There was a youthful and likable quality and it had a happy merit to it that gave Mike the impression that the youth liked to laugh and did so easily. Mike knew he was right, he had become very accurate with people over the years without his sight. "So this is the famous Chester Bennington!" Joe shook the hand of the model before turning to Mike, still smiling. His eyes wandered to Mike and Chester could see him examine Judy and her owner.

"This is Mike." Chester introduced his friend who smiled and slowly held out a hand. Joe was smiling as he took it.

"It's awesome to meet you Mike." He smiled and spoke in a genuinely friendly manner. He looked down to Judy. "This you're dog?" Mike nodded and rubbed Judy's head.

"Yea, this is Judy." Joe scratched her ear before standing. He looked from Chester to Mike to Rob and grinned.

"Well now we all know each other I think it's time I spoke to Chester about the part. Chester could you just sit over here?" Chester took Mike's hand again, not wanting the youth to feel lost in the large room. Joe noticed this and indicated for another seat to be brought to the table where he sat. With Mike now sitting beside Chester this left a secretly jealous Rob along the edge, away from his best friend.

"So all I know is that Rob said the movie is called Crank." Chester muttered. "And you want me to do a cameo." Joe nodded.

"There's really no use in telling you about the plot and characters and such as if you get the part you'll be around to get the idea. The character I want you to cameo as is actually a druggie in a hospital chemist store." Chester raised an eyebrow. "We wanted someone people would know and a bit of a rock star image."

"Rock star?" Chester asked. "I'm a model." Joe shrugged.

"We could totally make you rock and roll material." Joe smiled, handing the small script of the hospital scene to Chester. "Here just have a look." Chester read a few times, getting the idea before he was taken off to read for Joe with an actor named Kyle Harold. Mike was asked if he'd like a chair or to stand. He chose the chair as he had no idea how long he'd be here.

"Nasal spray," Chester whispered to the male who Joe thought was a good actor but too skinny for his main man. " It's got epinephrine, it'll get you tweaked man ."

Joe was smiling when he looked to Mike sitting, rubbing Judy's fur.

"What do you think Mike?" Joe asked, smiling. Mike looked towards him and was unaware he was staring at the youths belt.

"Me? I'd be of no used to you sir."

"It's Joe Mike." Joe smiled. "Or Mr. Hahn but that's more for the ladies." A small laugh escaped him. "And of course I'd like to hear what you have to say. I have a few friends in the same position as you."

"Blind?" Mike asked. Joe smiled.

"Well to be honest I was talking about animal lover." He grinned as Mike continued to rub his dog. A laugh escaped the youth as he continued to stroke his guide. Joe knelt beside the youth. "Do you mind if I rub Judy?"

"Course not." Mike smiled as he felt Joe's fingers brush against his as he rubbed the dog who whimpered happily.

"So Mike. I hope you don't mind me asking but obviously you're...well you have some orient in you. What culture?"

"My dad was Japanese." Mike smiled. "And my mom was European then I grew up in America so it was a lot of different cultures that influenced me." Joe smiled.

"Awesome. My mom was from Korea so I take after her. My dad was from Texas though."

"Really?" Mike asked, smiling. He could hear footsteps approach. Chester was soon by the two.

"What did you think?" He asked, the question was directed towards the director. Joe smiled but looked to the other half-Asian.

"Why don't you ask Mike?" He grinned as Mike's cheeks flushed.

"M-me?" Chester rested a hand on the youths shoulder.

"What did you think man?" He asked smiling. Mike was still blushing.

"W-well I thought...I thought it sounded great." He could hear Joe's infectious chuckle.

"Yea. I'd agree with Mike. It sounded great." The director stood up from the dog and shook Chester's hand. "Welcome to the Crank family." Chester laughed suddenly as the unexpected truth hit him.

"You mean I got it?" Joe nodded.

"I'd thank Mike if I were you." He smiled as Chester turned to the sitting blind and flung his arms around him.

"Dude you're the best."

"I didn't do anything." Mike laughed as Chester's grip on him tightened.

"Of course you did Mike." Joe smiled. "I wouldn't mind if you came around when we get around to Chester's scenes. I enjoyed our chat."

"Me too." Mike smiled, still blushing as someone called Joe away from the two. He apologized, told Chester that his people would contact him before stating his goodbyes and leaving. Chester pulled a nearby seat over and collapsed beside his friend, still smiling.

"Well, well, well. You're fitting in well with this aren't you?" Mike couldn't help but smile as Judy's head rested on his lap. She was bored but he wasn't.

"I guess. Joe's really nice." Chester nodded.

"Yea, I don’t think I'd mind working with him, he seems cool." Chester rested back on his chair and scratched his elbow. "Well I don't think there's anything else here. Do you want me to drop you home? We could meet up again." Mike couldn't help but grin broadly as he nodded furiously.

"Yeah. I'd actually love to meet up again. Today was...it was pretty awesome. Not everyday I get to hang around with Joe Hahn."

"Just like I thought." Chester laughed, gently punching his friend. "You're just hanging out with me for the perks." Mike shrugged.

"You caught me." He joked, grinning broadly. Chester smiled and gripped the youth’s shoulder as he stood up, looking around for another friend.

"Rob!" Chester called once the brunette came into view. "Mike and I are gonna head right?" Rob nodded and turned away a little too quickly but Chester didn't notice. He let his hand fall from Mike's shoulder and whistled the Labrador his way. Mike stood as soon as Judy tugged on her collar and followed the two.

Mike didn't want to say anything as Chester walked ahead but he desperately wished Chester would hold his hand to lead him. It just felt right somehow but he didn't want to scare his new friend off and instead settled for being pulled by his dog.

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"Ok and is the building a kind of yellow colour?" Mike asked as Chester estimated they were there.

"Well yea I guess it could be called yellow...there's lots of flowers outside it and...one of the doors is actually painted pink."

"Yupp, home sweet home." Mike smiled, recalling the laughter from Dave and Brad when they saw what they claimed was a sugar pink door. Chester pulled up as close as possible to the door with the 6 number plaque on it. Mike smiled despite himself. He had enjoyed today. Just a full day of people treating him completely and utterly normal. He didn't want it to end.

"Err...I don't suppose you'd like to come in?" He asked as Chester opened his door, ready to let Judy out of the back.

"Really?" Chester looked to the homely apartment flats and smiled. "Yea. I'd love to Mike."

"Great." Mike opened his door but sat in the chair, waiting until Chester came jogging around with Judy. His hand slipped into the leash and Judy let out a loud bark, glad she was home. Chester locked his car and followed Mike and his dog to the building block. Mike thankfully didn't live in the apartment with the sickeningly pink door but one marked 6.

It took the youth a moment to open the door but Chester was patient. He took the time to look around at the surroundings. Kids playing football to his left, two teens in love having a picnic on the grass and a middle aged business man scalding the children as their soccer ball narrowly missed his car. Chester smiled, normal people living normal lives. He envied them.

"Ha ha!" Mike grinned, opening his door in a triumphant cry. "Finally!" The light was switched on as Chester walked into the small hall. The walls were a cream colour and covered in paintings. Chester smiled as he looked at them. There was some sculptures too, they were amazing to say the least.

He inspected them closer as Mike carefully got Judy some food. As he drew close he noticed the simple initials M.S at the corner of every painting and model.

"Mike?" He was answered with an interested grunt. "D-did you draw all these?" Mike looked into the hall, eyes just missing Chester's form.

"Yeah. I did actually." Chester noticed the date on one painting. It was only done a month ago. Mike made these while he was blind?

"Mike this is amazing!" Chester gasped as he eyed one charcoal piece. "I'm not kidding." He moved onto a sculpture which was a perfect image of Mike's friend Brad. "I have some art at home...cost a hell of a lot of money and they're shit compared to these." Mike was blushing madly now.

"You're just saying that." He grinned, stomach swelling with pride despite himself.

"No I'm not." Chester's hand ran along the frame of one picture which showed a beautiful river scene. "How much?" Mike stopped and turned fully to face his friend. Chester couldn't help but smile when he noticed Mike's eyes were connected with his, despite the fact that the half-Asian couldn’t tell.

"W-what?"

"How much for the painting?" Chester repeated. "I'm not kidding Mike these are fucking amazing. Please, I'll pay you whatever you want." Mike smiled but shrugged.

"If you want it take it." Mike stated before turning back to Judy to feed her. Chester raised an eyebrow and turned back to the pictures.

"Mike I couldn't." He stuttered. "I'd have to give you something. Please."

"No I don't mind. It's just a hobby, they're not that good I mean...they couldn't be." Chester turned to face his friend.

"Mike I have a fucking Van Gough in my living room. An original and I'd pick one of these anyway." Mike couldn't stop the way his cheeks burned vividly as he finished feeding his guide dog. With his hand along the wall the youth made his way towards where he heard the models voice.

"Chester. You don't have to say these things." Chester sighed and took his friends hand.

"I wouldn't just take one of these Mike. I couldn't but do you know how cool it would be to have some kind of art in my home and when people ask who made it I can say my friend Mike?" Again the youth blushed but he buried his face in his hands.

"I wouldn't take your money for one of these Ches."

"Fine then." Chester looked to Mike, hand now on his shoulder. "How about this...you make me a one of a kind piece and I'll pay you for that." Mike's eyes widened.

"You're serious?" He stated. Chester nodded, still looking at the incredibly statue of Brad.

"Yea. You know what? I love these sculptures. Please Mike. I'm begging for you to make me one." Mike couldn't help the strained laugh that escaped his lips.

"Ok...so you want me to make a model of your face?" Chester nodded and took Mike's hands in his. Shivers ran along Mike's spine.

"I'm serious Mike. Please? Pretty please?" Mike laughed and shrugged, looking left and right.

"Ok. Fine I'll do it." The model pulled the youth into a hug, grinning broadly.

"Man you're the best!" He grinned, leaning back. "I'll pay you of course." Mike shrugged.

"That doesn't matter Chester." Mike laughed, hands falling to his sides. "Err...well if you wanna do this...well I can't just work from a photo, you know?" Chester muttered, indicating he did. "I have to use my hands a lot so if that makes you uncomfortable..."

"No, no. I'm fine with that." Chester smiled. "Seriously. When does it suit you because I don't have any shows for like...the next week." Mike scratched the back of his neck.

"Tomorrow would actually suit best to start." Mike confessed, smiling as he looked in Chester's direction. "You sure about this? I don't think anyone outside my home has my art." Chester grinned.

"Then I'm privileged." Chester grinned, hugging his friend. "Look Mike...I'm sorry but I really have to go now. But...I can't wait till tomorrow ok?" Mike smiled and patted his friend’s arm.

"Yea, ok. Bye then." Chester tapped his shoulder before leaving. Mike stood as he heard the door snap shut with a loud click. He could help the grin plastered on his face as Judy rubbed against his leg, begging to be stroked. He let his hands run through her golden fur. He couldn't wait for tomorrow either.

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Authors notes: So guys, hope ya'll stay loyal. This isn't as easy to write as other stories I've done so I'm working hard on it. Hope you like it, really. I'm writing this for you guys. And yes, I know, Joe didn't direct Crank but we can pretend X3

Next Chapter:"You want to take a break?" Mike asked about three, withdrawing his hand from Chester's cheek. Chester's eyes which he had unconsciously closed shot open and his hand unexpectedly flung to Mike's.

"No!" He stated, a little too eagerly, pulling Mike's hand back to his face. Mike was surprised by the sudden change in Chester. Another quiet gasp escaped him as his hand came in contact with Chester's warm skin.

Anyhoo please R/R

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