Alex and I have been seeing each other for the last three months. It wasn't love but surely something was about to blow soon. Maybe our cheeks full of colour, the not so subtle stares and the spontaneous touching would be a giveaway, still we thought it would be hasty of us to admit that we were in love. Maybe we believed that it would ruin the magic.
Everything seemed to be fine until Alex decided to move in my apartment. I was hesitant at first but in the end, it turned out to be a good idea because it made me realize how much alone I was. Finally, I had someone to talk about my problems, have a good time with and... do stuff together like playing darts or dancing like idiots to The Strokes songs, or listening to Alex strumming his guitar when I'm falling asleep, resulting in me getting mad at him. Nonetheless, I can acknowledge the great guitar skills he has, so he always gets away with fighting.
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The weather was good today. Well, chilly weather can be considered as a good one since it is not raining. So, we decided to stroll about the banks of river Thames. Actually, there's a park near the river which is quite desolate. There are some benches and we thought it would be a great idea to sit there and watch passer-bys enjoying their afternoon walk or elderly women eating humbugs on the benches while they were gossiping anything that walks, moves and talks or they will probably talk about their youth like it was the best thing that had ever happened to them. Little did they know, they'll not be able to experience this thrilling adventure twice.
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"So... Why did you bring me here?" I asked while my eyes were exploring the beautiful landscape with the green bushes and the newly bloomed poppies. The park was full of various colours due to the flowers and the dark grey London skyline made the scenery look more beautiful than ever.
"I want to tell you something" he said while he was looking for a packet of cigarettes and a lighter. He took one out of the box and put it on his lips. Then, he placed the lighter at the end of the cigarette, pushed it and the end of the cigarette lit up. He put the lighter in the pocket of his coat and took a drag of his cigarette, while exhaling smoke clouds amidst the process. I looked at him as if he were a moving Monet. A literal piece of art that never fails to impress.
"You told me you have something to say to me. Am I right?" I asked while watching him smoking.
"Yeah, you're right" he replied. "Remember when I told you that we're planning with the rest of the band to make an album?"
"Of course I do. Did you find what kind of sound it will have?" I added.
"Yeah, that one. We eventually found the sound and we have started recording" he said excited.
"Can you describe me what it is going to sound like?" I asked.
"It's a surprise darling" he said chuckling. "But that's not the only surprise". I looked at him curiously, while he was searching his pockets. After a long time of searching, he pulled two tickets and showed them to me.
"Alex. Are you telling me we are going to leave London?" I asked.
"That's a right guess" he said. "In the evening, we'll be travelling to LA" he added.
I was caught off guard. The only thing I could do is to stare at him with my mouth being open wide from the excitement.
"Shocker, innit?" he said.
"Of course it is! All of a sudden, you say that tomorrow I'll be in another country. And you are fine with it. I can't leave my house just like that!" I said slightly annoyed. "But I'd like to know who recommended you that"
"The rest of the boys are there, doing recordings. Besides, I have to be there. I have a career, you know" he said. "Also, it is a good chance for you to meet them. They'll bring their girlfriends too. Believe me. You will love LA!" he added.
"Are you sure? I'm fine living here. Even though it's gloomy and dull" I hissed with melancholy.
"It sounds like you hate it here" he said. "But I have to remind you that our flight leaves in three hours"
"Wait... Are we leaving in three hours?" I asked terrified.
"Yes" he nodded.
"We have too little time! We need to make our suitcases!" I said anxiously. I grabbed Alex's hand and I pulled him till he stood up. Then, we rushed home and ascended the stairs running. We took out a few suitcases, opened our closets and started filling them frantically. The truth is I didn't agree with this idea since he hadn't told me anything about it and he chose to plan it on his own instead. But it seems that travelling is never a bad idea. That's why I chose to follow him in that journey. After that, we went downstairs and made our way to the airport. While we were waiting for our flight, Alex poked me while I was reading a magazine.
"I thought you were worried about your apartment. But it seems that you don't care about it now" he said.
"It's not that... You just told me all of a sudden about the journey and it stressed me out. But you know what?" I replied. "We can make my apartment a hiding place where we can enjoy ourselves. Plus, should you go on tour somewhere close to London, you'll stay there" I added.
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"That's a cool idea" he said while pulling me with his hand to get me up, as our flight was about to leave in a minute.
