Out of Time

Chapter 11: Keychain

Like how the birds sing in the morning.

James pushed the button from on to off, "bravo!" They both clapped their hands, "That was freaking great!" Christine exclaimed.

"In your case, about one or two more practices, then we're done. The competition will happen next month, 14th." Christine uttered. "After this said practice, you'll spend your time getting to know each other and learning your techniques to amaze the judges. Beauty and the beast is a great song, feelings and bond are needed." She said. "Dismissed."

"Thank you, Mrs. and Mr. Montiel." They both said before walking towards the doorway.

"Proofs!" Christine shouted making everyone laughed.

They stepped out from the room wearing the smile on their faces.

"So can I take you out?" Marshall said as they closed the door. Azriella's brows furrowed, "T-to eat." Max stuttered.

"Why the hell are you stuttering." She burst out laughing.

"Awkwardness happens when you care. It's evidence of love and self-awareness. That's another reason I want you to get to know me better." Max bragged.

Azriella scoffs and shifted her head from side to side, "Wow, you have high self-esteem, Mr. Jackson."

"Well I'm not known for nothing." He combed his hair with his fingers, "So are you down?"

"I guess so, you got me interested. I just need to inform my friends." Azriella responded.

"Let's go I'll come with you." Marshall said before started walking.

While walking towards the parking lot they can already see Zach's shadow sitting on its duke. "Zach's one of your friends?" Marshall interrogated.

At the back of her mind, she remembers everything Zach said about Marshall. "Yes, I only have two friends, and that's them." Azriella responded.

"Hey." Zach stood up, he looked at them and shifts it constantly. "What's happening?"

"I would see you at Eve's, can you tell Eli?" Azriella interrogated.

"Y-yeah sure." He stutters as he examines Marshall from head to toe.

Azriella held his shoulders, "I'll be fine, I'll see you." She said as they walk towards Marshall's car.

"I kind of know this fast food driveway, you'll like this." Marshall proposed as he steps on his gas. Azriella was about to pull out her earbuds but Marshall opened his stereo.

Hate How Much I Love You - Conor Maynard starts to play

"Thank you." Marshall said while getting the paper bags from the window. "How much?" Azriella asked. "I'll dibs this." Marshall grabbed his wallet and pulled a bill.

The parking lot had 4 cars parked along with their car, "I hope you don't mind where we eat." Marshall laughs, "You know how sensitive the media are, I just don't want us to be interrupted."

"Yeah, of course, I don't like crowded places too." Azriella responded.

He watches her as she sips from the straw of her cup. She notices and this sweet blush ran through her cheeks. A burst of laughter slips out to her lips. He loves watching her. A voyeur looking into a secret world.

"Here have this." He gave her his fry, "I like this better with this ranch dip."

Azriella can't hold back her laughter when she saw his initials and a fluffy pink unicorn keychain on his car keys, "Sorry sorry it's just cute!"

Marshall laughs, "I bought this from a small girl wandering the street." he pulled out his keys and detached the keychain from his keys. "Here." He handed her the keychain and bend down her back to get the paper bag behind them. He took three letters and clipped them on his key. ADM, what the hell? She said to her mind. He waits, breath held, for some reaction from her. Is he being too presumptuous?

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"I'll get going, thank you for the treat." Azriella said as she got out of the car.

Marshall waved his hand, "So I'll see you on Saturday then?"

"Yes, my house." She responded.

"I'll see you."