Man Of Imagines

Met him last night 02

(this is a part 2 of a multiple chapter short story, if you haven't read the first chapter, i recommend reading it before this one x -R)

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The night was filled with stars and the moonlight was just barely peeking through the curtain of clouds in the sky. Most of the light was basking down from the stage as bands came and went after one and another.

David had fetched you and him a drink which you both enjoyed slowly while not saying much, the dancing seemed to the talking.

Suddenly he pulled you close by your right hand as a slower, even more dreamier song started to be played. He didn't say anything but just held you close as your free hand slowly made it's way way around his neck to get a hold onto him too as his other hand was gently placed on your waist. His head leant down to whisper in your ear.

"Would this be totally inappropriate for me to ask you out now?" He whispered with a soft chuckle.

Your eyes widened a bit and leant so you could see his face again. "Not at all.." you replied and took your hand off his shoulder to gently swipe the hair out of his face. David stood tall again and seemed to glow with happiness. "What you say; tommorow at 2, Cross records shop downtown?" "Sounds like a plan." You replied with a bright smile. "Another drink to celebrate?" David said as he gently rubbed your back. "Yes, one of those fruity ones please." You said softly "Anything for you." He said before kissing your hand once again and letting you go slowly, he stepped back before turning and walking through the waves of people to get your drinks.

The feelings you felt could only be described with unhealthy happiness.

Being snapped out of the daydream as you suddenly saw Natali standing in front of you. "(y/n), we're in trouble.." she said with a guilty face. You frowned in concern "Wait trouble? What's going on?" "I may or may not have had made plans for breakfast with my parents and was supposed to come meet them tonight at their place at 10, it's almost midnight!" She said and looked around to see the other girls waiting.

You knew good and well that it was too far to walk so late at night and she was your only ride, you didn't want to leave yet but you couldn't abandon your girls now. You nodded and took her hand and pulled her with you through the crowd to meet with the other girls and get tot he car.

When in the car, fastening your seatbelt, you saw a glimpse of David seemingly walking back to your spot before losing sight of him. You felt your stomach turn with guilt but before you could say a thing, Natali sped off down the street.

The next day...

You open your eyes and the first thing you sensed was your pounding headache as you sat up straight. Rubbing your eyes before looking at the clock on the wall, it was 01:30PM already. You jumped up and ran to your vanity to clean your face, putting on just the littlest mascara, nothing compared to last night. You ran to the bathroom for a quick shower before brushing your teeth and comb your hair. upon seeing the clock again it was 01:47.

Dressed in the same pants but a different color and a simple shirt, you quickly walked down the stairs, passing your friend who lived with you. "Lunch?" "No, thanks girl, I'm meeting someone." You said a little out of breath as you quickly grabbed your tote bag with essentials and your bicycle keys. "Ohhhh a date?" Your friend said with a raised brow and a cheeky smile. "Yeah, no! i...dont know." You said as you were desperately trying to find your walkman and earbuds before finally finding it under a pillow on the couch. "What do you mean you don't know-" "Gotta go!" You said and walked out the door. You hopped on your bike and tried to go as fast as you could.

You put your bike in the bike stand across the shop, you knew you were late. After locking your bike you stood there for a moment; what if he wasn't there? What if he was just drunk? Or maybe we already left because you were late. You took a deep breath and crossed the road.

A little bell clinged as you entered the shop and you looked around, not seeing any familiar faces. You walked further into the shop, passing all the rows and rows of records and cassettes, hoping he was just kneeled down to look at the boxes under the racks but to no avail. You sighed and sat yourself down by the test booths, you looked at the records and cassettes on the table and decided to put a cassette in the player maybe he was just late. You put on the headphones and the light pop soul record started playing. you held the cassette in hand as you listened "the man who sold the world? that's abstract.." 

you looked around as you listened and slightly moved your head to the music until it came to an end. You took it out and put it in the case and hopped off the chair, if he wasn't going to come, the least you can do is treat yourself. You walked to the counter in the back and put the tape on the counter before seeing a door open and someone walking in, the figure gave another man a hand. "Daydreamer." You suddenly hear, you turn your head and there he is. "Silly me thinking you stood me up..happy you didn't" You chuckled and sighed with relief as he stood in front of you with the same warm smile from last night. "I hope I didn't keep you waiting- oh you buying something? what is it?" He asked as he peeked at the cassette on the counter. You picked it up and held it up. "I don't know really, there's no artist named but it says The Man Who Sold The World DB. You should give it a listen, I think you'd like it-"

"You can't buy that." David said, cutting off your sentence as he nervously kept his eyes on the cassette. "What do you mean-" "you just- you just can't.." 

You raised your eyebrow in confusion and put it down on the counter. "Look, I found it over there at the test station, why would there be anything there that is not for sale." The clerk who was standing behind the counter, kept quiet as he was opening up boxes with more cassettes, suddenly turned to see what they were talking about, seeing the cassette and looking at David before you. "Excuse me, but that's his demo." The clerk said. "So he's right, it's not for sale." he added before grabbing the box and walking into the store.

You stood there quiet for a second before looking up at David who tried to avoid eye contact in embarrassment. "This is you? on the tape?" You asked as your smile grew bigger. David didn't awnser. "David?" You asked softer as you slightly turned your head. David snapped out of it and looked your straight into your eyes. "Yes...it's me, but you can't tell anyone yet, alright?" He said as he blushed slightly. "Why? you sound amazing." "You think so?" David asked as the corners of his mouth slightly lifted. "It's just a demo for this guy I was meeting, I've been doing music for a while and wanted to take it up a notch." He explained as he ran his hand through his hair. "Really now, you're even cooler than I thought.." You said smiling before grabbing the tape and holding it out for him to take. "You know, if you want to hear more, I have other recordings at my place.." David said as he took it and slipped into his pocket. "I'm honoured, I'd love to hear them." You said and bit your lip slightly. "Wanna go then? it's just down the street." You nodded and followed him out.