Beautiful Apparation (Tony Perry FF)

fifty

Home sweet home.

Unpacking would be a job for later. Today I'm not in the mood. I yawn, stretching on my bed. I feel like I haven't been here in months.

To sum it up Danielle had I a pretty awesome weekend. I can tell Mom really did appreciate me coming home, that made me happy. I got to show Danielle some of my favorite places to go as a kid. The vacation was needed, that's for sure.

My eyes won't let me rest. What to do? For some reason, I feel like ringing Tyler would be a good idea. So I grab my phone and dial his number. He answers within the first few rings.

"Audrey Monroe," He greets. "Haven't heard from you in awhile."

"Tyler Carter. I know I've been a busy gal." I giggle. "Anyways, I just wanted to see what you were doing."

"Recording a new album."

"Couldn't have called at a worse time. Guess I'll talk to you later."

"No," He stops me before I could hang up. "I'll text you the address of the studio, you can come over. Get a sneak peek."

"I don't want to get in the way of things," I sigh.

"You won't. I'm going to text you the address and you get your cute ass down here."

I laugh, "See you soon I guess."

"Bye."

>>>

I pull into the parking lot of the studio and immediately feel nervous about the whole thing. Just because Tyler's cool with me being here doesn't mean his bandmates are. I put that thought aside, I can't bail on Tyler.

I enter the building and can hear the music in progress already. I'm in the small lobby of this place. Looking over, I see the door that had to lead to the actual studio. Instead of waiting for someone to come get me, I go back there and open the door.

Everyone looks to me and gives welcoming smiles, okay maybe I didn't have a reason to be nervous. Luckily, I wasn't the only girl here. Sarah, Michael's girlfriend sat on one of the black leather couches. After greeting everyone I take a seat right next to her.

"So, you're the Audrey?"

"The Audrey?"

"Tyler's crush," She explains giggling.

I nod my head. "Everyone knows, don't they?"

"It's okay. The guys think you're cool, so that's a good thing. If they didn't, they probably would have pelted you with guitar picks as soon as you walked in."

I begin to feel uncomfortable.

"I'm joking about the last part," She adds. "You just seem tense, so I tried lifting up the mood."

"Thanks," I sigh in relief. "And sorry if I'm being a buzzkill. I just got back from a really long road trip."

"I saw Danielle's snaps," Tyler joins the conversation out of nowhere. He was currently doing jumping jacks. "Vocal exercises," He explains. "Anyways, it looked like you guys had a lot of fun."

"Yea we did." I smile.

"Guys, round up!" Josh Manuel announces.

Tyler goes over to see what was up while Sarah and I sit in place. The ice is finally breaking and we talk more. I honestly think she's the only person for Michael. Her personality fits his perfectly. They're that kind of couple that don't need to be affectionate to show everyone they love each other, you can just tell.

"We're all going to get some tacos after this rehearsal. You're coming right?" She asks.

"Anything to avoid unpacking."

>>>

We all fit in two cars. Tyler drives while I sat in the passenger seat. Sarah, Michael, and Sky are in the back seat. Everyone else is in the separate car.

The way there we talked about the most random things. These guys are all really close, I can tell. Then again they spend at least half of their time with each other. That's why I feel like I'm intruding. No matter how nice they are to me, I don't feel like I should be with them.

"We're here!" Tyler announces.

We pulled into the parking lot and there sat this massive food truck, Taco Supreme. As soon as we're parked everyone scrambles out of the car, trying to beat each other. I laugh at the sight. Tyler nearly topples over Josh.

As soon as I reach them Tyler takes me under his arm." What do you want?"

"I don't know, whatever you're getting."

"Okay, so you want five carnitas smothered in guacamole, onions, cilantro, and green salsa."

"Make it four instead of five," I laugh.

"Alrighty then." He takes his arm off of my shoulder so he can go into his pocket and get money.

I do the same and he stops me. "Don't even think about it. Go sit down with everyone else, meet you soon."

I obey him and walk over to the table where everyone else sits. Tyler joins us five minutes later, scooting next to me. We eat our tacos, making conversation here and there. Everyone likes to make fun of each other, it makes me a little grateful they don't know me too well.

"So," Michael looks to me from across the table. "How long are you planning on keeping Tyler out tonight? He has a curfew ya know."

Maybe I spoke too soon.

Everyone laughs and waits for a response, "He'll be out, for awhile."

They all ooooed.

After that I was left alone. As soon as everyone was ready to go, it's dark. We pile into the car once again and make our way back to the studio. The whole drive there we sing along to the music that came on the radio.

When we pull into the studio parking lot, I feel a little sad. I don't want to go home to be honest. We get out of the car and I begin to say bye to everyone. Tyler's last, he offers to walk me to my car. I stop and turn to him once I'm next to the driver's seat.

"I had fun, thanks for the invite."

"No problem," Hs smiles. "Listen Audrey, I really like you."

"You didn't have to tell me," I joke. "Everyone sorta told me your secret before you could."

He rolls his eyes. "Can anybody keep secrets these days?"

I shrug and he smiles. God, he's so cute. His smile and corniness is something I wouldn't mind being surrounded by all the time.

Suddenly, his lips land on mine. I'm surprised but don't mind. He's a great kisser, then it ends.

"See you around," He winks before walking off.

>>>

I jump into bed, a little too happy. I feel like some lovesick teenager who just got her first kiss. This feeling is so weird to me. I haven't felt like this way in awhile.

Fearing that I may wake up late for work tomorrow, I shut off all of the lights and get under the covers.

I can't sleep. What is up with me? If I'm going to stay up I mine as well unpack all of my shit. I sit up in bed and glance at my suitcase, nah. I lay back down and try again. Now I couldn't stop thinking about Tyler.

Ugh.

When I finally thought I was going to pass out for good, a familiar voice called my name.

"Audrey."

Tony?

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ohhh snap!

btw planning on wrapping up this story soon! idk how soon.