The Calm (Of mice & men)

They don't call it the south for nothing

Austin's pov:

The band and I were going to a party tonight, I wasn't really in the mod but Alan insisted we go. As I was getting ready for tonight my phone buzzed, it was from Aaron, hey Austin, Tino, Phil and I wont be making it to the party tonight, sorry man. I huffed they were probably already shit faced and Aaron had to take them home. "Alan! The guys aren't coming tonight, they can't make it" I yelled, "Okay, but remember we also have to go pick up some alcohol for the party so we should head out soon" He called back. I couldn't figure out what to wear, not that it mattered. I put on my black skinny jeans and converse along with an all white v-neck, and putting all the dog tags fans usually give me around my neck. The drive to the store was pretty quick, we picked up what we needed along with Alan's cigarettes, he should stop but I cant really make him do anything anyways.

Tristan's pov:

As we drove up Emily's driveway, I could already hear the loud music blasting through the speakers and feeling the vibrations through my chest. "You think they have it loud enough?" Melissa yelled over what I believed was Duality by Slipknot, I laughed before stepping out of the passenger seat and walking towards the door, you could almost smell the mix of alcohol, a hint of weed and body sweat from the dancing that was going on. I opened the door and walked in, there were many people here, and I could already see some members from different bands as well as the one and only Adam Elmakias. He shot a picture of Melissa and I before hugging me "Hey Tristan how's it going?", we talked for a few more moments before he went off to somewhere else in this massive house. Melissa already went straight for the booze once Adam left, that's pretty much the only reason she comes to parties and to smoke if there's any weed, she doesn't socialize with anyone at parties, but as for me I just sit and enjoy the music, drink a little but not much. I was sitting with my eyes closed in the dim room when it had gotten even darker than before, someone was standing over me. I opened my eyes and let the shock set in as I finally realized who was standing in front of me, "let me guess, you aren't a party goer either?" He smiled brightly, once I gained my composure I finally spoke "not really my forte, im suspecting you aren't a big fan of parties either?" I laughed "I don't mind going once in a while, but it can get a little crazy sometimes" he paused before speaking again 'I'm Austin by the way. Austin Carlile" He said. I can't believe Austin Carlile is talking to me, the man that has helped so many people around the world including the one he's speaking to right now. "So I've heard" I blushed, "I'm Tristan" I practically yelled because of the music. "You have a beautiful name" He rubbed the back of his neck, blushing, once again "Thank you, I've never been a fan of my name". He nodded "Hey would you want to go grab a bite to eat, i'm starving and dying to get out of this place" He asked nervously, why would Austin Carlile be nervous around someone like me? even better question why did he ask me for a bite to eat? I wondered. I smiled and replied "Of course i'd like to, this place is getting a little out of hand anyways" He smiled before standing up and reaching out to help me up "Thanks" I smiled. We walked out of the noisy atmosphere and into the quiet night, he suggested we walk considering the pizza place isn't to far a walk from here. We arrived and ordered a pizza and drinks before talking about everything. "So where are you from?" He asked most of the questions because I told him I was a fan of their music, i'm guessing he figured I knew most things then. "I'm from Virginia but I moved here and met my best friend, so now we live together in an apartment" He nodded, we talked before paying and walking back to the party.

Melissa's pov:

I haven't drank to much yet surprisingly, and I was looking everywhere for Tristan when I bumped into someone, get knocked onto the ground "What the fu-" I was about to continue when I realized who knocked me over Alan Ashby. I got up quickly and before I could say something Alan said "I'm so so sorry, please let me clean that up, god I'm such a klutz" He said nervously before chuckling a bit, "No let me help, sorry I almost told you off, I have a mouth at times" I laughed. As we cleaned up he asked me if I wanted to go outside for a bit, of course I want to hang out with Alan Ashby who wouldn't?! I nodded and we walked towards the door, once outside I pulled out my cigarette before placing the 'cancer stick' between my lips, forgetting my lighter, and knowing Alan had one I asked. "I'm Alan" he held out his hand after I gave the lighter back, exhaling I replied "I'm Melissa" I blushed and smiled. "So i'm guessing you know Emily's father?". I nodded and said "yeah, we've known each other since we were kids and he's like my second dad" I laughed a little "ah I see, so your from California? You don't look it." He smiled, "Yeah I'm from Huntington Beach, but I never really went outside and I still don't, at least not during the day, plus I don't like being tan I never have." I lightly laughed. "Oh okay, I'm not a tanner either, well I also can't tan, and apparently I don't have a soul, gotta love being ginger" He said, we laughed and continued to talk about whatever came to mind, we ended up staying outside and talking for 2 hours, whenever he complimented me I got these butterflies in my stomach. weird. I mean I think I might like him, no not a fan girl crush like 'Alan have my babies' or 'Alan marry me please' more like I felt comfortable around him and talking to him makes me feel safe, just being around him makes me feel that way, I realize we just officially met but I think I really like him. alot.

Alan's pov:

Melissa. She is so gorgeous and sweet, I love talking to her, and I really like her, I just hope she feels the same. After realizing what time it was I decided to head home, I wanted to make sure I got her number so we can talk again. "Hey Melissa? Would you mind if I got your number, I'd love to talk to you and hang sometime" I asked nervously. "No I don't mind at all Alan, i'd love to as well" She smiled and handed me a sheet of paper with her number on it, "Bye Alan" She hugged me and kissed my cheek before turning to get into her car. by the looks of  it Austin probably already went home so I had to walk home. great.

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Hey guys! just to be clear the chapter name has nothing to do with any of that specific chapter, next chapter will hopefully be up soon ily guys xo