Juliet's POV
So today is friday, it's the day of The Wonder Years with Mikey. I was wearing a TWY shirt of corse, and my super black ripped skinnies. I heard a honk and knew it was Mikey outside. Luke was out with Ash so I just said goodbye to ms. Hemmings. I got in the pasenger seat and he had music blaring.
"Here, want a water?" Mikey offered me a bottle which I glady took since I didn't bring my own.
We drove singing loudly along to the mixtapes he had playing for about thirty minutes until we pulled up outside the venue. Since doors were already open, their was only a short line waiting to get in. We grabbed out tickets and went on line. The security guard checked up and let us in. I looked around, the stage was set up with the opening band equipments stuff and people were swarming around talking to whoever they came with, they had music playing in the background and their was a slight fog in the air. The place was quite packed considering it's a small underground sort of venue. Michael grabbed my hand and pulled me throughout the crowd to a spot that was sort of in the middle of the crowd. Personally I don't like being up front at shows and I like being near the pits so I'm glad he didn't take us too far up. Also The Wonder Years are insane with crowd surfing so being up front for that kinda sucks since there's a barrier inbetween the crowd and stage, you just get constant security guard crotch in your face from them lifting people down.
I turned in the tiny space we had to face Mikey, "So the show tomorrow, how many people are coming?" I said loud enough so he could hear over everyone else.
"I think about 30 or 50 people, it's not a lot but it's the most we've ever had."
"Oh alright, if it makes you feel better the most people I've ever performed in front of was 11 at my middle school chorus class," I said and Michael giggled.
"You'll do fine, if not then I'll come out and just flash the crowd, they'll love it." He replied.
"No, keep your pants on please." I shook my head.
"I was talking about my boobs, chicks dig these puppies," he said pushing his chest together.
"You're such a nerd," I yelled trying my best to keep a straight face.
"You're just jealous." He said quickly.
The lights started to dim and people started cheering, the crowd pushed forward and Mikey pushed against my back. The band played a few opening chords for the members to come out to. Then I realized who it was, You Me At Six, I remember seeing them at the Spring Fever Tour with Pierce The Veil and All Time Low.
When their set was over the crew quickly came out and changed the bands equipment. Michael and I made small talk once again before they came on. I convinced Michael to lift me up to crowd surfing too. I never wanted the show to end but all good things must come to an end. Once we stepped outside, do you ever get that feeling like you're just in a trance? I went on and on about how great it was as I enjoyed the cool air on my sweaty body. We got back in his car and it felt so good to sit down after standing for so long. I leaned my head against the window as we waited in the traffic to get out. My eyes growing heavier until they shut and I fell asleep with a smile on my face.
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I woke up and looked around, the room was bright and the house smelled like bacon. I sat up and realized I was in Luke's bed, I yawned, stretched and threw the covers off myself. I went into the bathroom and turned on the water in the shower. I stripped my clothes and waited till the water got hot. Once it was I stepped inside and shut the curtain. I let the water run through my hair to wash out all the dirt from yesterday. I washed my hair with my favorite coconut and vanilla smelling shampoo and deep conditioned it so it was nice and soft. I washed my body and finished up in the shower.
I stepped out and ran a towel through my hair. I then wrapped it around my body and left the bathroom. I grabbed some tight blue skinny jeans and my tie dye 5 Seconds Of Summer shirt Luke gave me, it was his. I tucked it in the front of my jeans considering it was quite large on me. I slipped on some socks and went back into the bathroom. I plugged in the blow dryer and quickly did my hair. I brushed my teeth, then did my make up. Just some simple eyeliner and mascara. Next, I just put on some deodorant and some perfume.
I cleaned up my stuff and shut off the bathroom light. When I made my way downstairs I heard Luke and his mom talking. I entered the kitchen and saw his mom sitting at the table, she had the newspaper and a cup of coffee. Luke was at the stove making bacon and eggs.
"Good morning sweat heart, how are you feeling?" Liz said from across the room.
"Good morning and very good thank you, how are you?"
"I'm alright." She turned her attention back to the paper after giving me a smile. I went over to Luke and leaned up against the counter.
"Good morning beautiful," he said giving me a kiss on the cheek.
"Good morning Luke," I replied and took a piece of bacon off one of the plates and ate it. I went over and sat next to Liz at the table.
"Nervous for today?" She asked.
"Yeah," I chuckled.
"Well don't be, you'll do great." She patted my shoulder and I nodded. Luke came over and passed us each a plate.
"Luke, Ben and Jack are coming up next weekend." Liz said.
"Really? Are they spending the night?" He asked sitting down himself.
"Yes, Ben is bringing his girlfriend as well."
I had no idea what they were talking about so I whispered to Luke.
"Ben and Jack are my brothers." He whispered back.
"You have brothers?"
"Unfortunately."
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Things were going crazy, people were running around getting things set up, Abby, Scarlett, and Rosie were freaking out. My hands were shaky and my body was slightly sweating. You can here a crowd of people talking in the next room over, along with the crew that worked at the venue making sure the mics worked. Luke and the guys were in the crowd talking to fans before we went on so I was pacing around. I felt my phone buzz and almost dropped it trying to hold it correctly.
From Danny: I'm here! Good luck!
Yes I invited Danny, we haven't hung out yet but he still texts me a lot and he seemed to be excited for tonight. I put my phone away and thats when we got the call.
"You guys are on in one minute!" A lady came in the back. A guy handed me my guitar and I put the strap over my shoulder letting it hand on me. The lights dimmed and the crowd clapped, it wasn't a large crowd like I said but still. First show? About 100 people? Maybe more?
Abby took her drum stick and went to her kit set up. Next was Rosie and Scarlett going out with their guitar and bass. Finally I walked out and stood in front of the middle microphone.
"Hi, um we're Rise To The Sky, this is our first show so I hope you guys like it," I counted us off and we began playing. To my surprise a lot of people knew the songs we played and it was a very active crowd. Yesterday I was down there, I was one of those kind of people just going to local shows to support underground bands. Now I'm one of those bands, wow.
Our set went smoothly and people loved it, I was sweating as we walked off. I hugged all of the girls and we smiled, congratulating ourselves. "We did it guys! Our first show!" Abby yelled. We agreed to have a little celebration tonight. We went down into the crowd after drinking some water, some people wanted pictures but I really liked the ones that just wanted a conversation. I saw the guys walk across the room and to the back, I'll just have to talk to them after their set. I did find somebody though.
"Danny!" I yelled. He looked up from his phone and smiled. I ran up to him and wrapped my arms around him picking my legs up. He lifted me off the ground and laughed. When he set me down he grabbed both of my shoulders. "That was amazing! You didn't tell me you we're so good!"
"I didn't know!" Was the only thing I could manage to get out.
When the guys came on the crowd seemed to almost double, phones were in the air taking videos and posting them online, everywhere. Little did I know this was the night that would change everything.
