"Music To My Ears." || Gareth Emerson x Reader

𝘊𝘩𝘢𝘱𝘵𝘦𝘳 3 - "Call me."

The group insisted on getting to know you more, so after they finished off band practice you all decided to head inside and chill in Gareth's living room. You had a cup of water in your hand that Gareth offered to you as you explained more about yourself to the group.

"So I've heard you're one of the top students in your class?" Eddie questioned.

You couldn't help but giggle. "That's ridiculous! Where did you get that from?" You smile and raise an eyebrow.

Eddie took a glance at Gareth, and then back at you. "Oh you know, A friend." He smirked knowing damn well what he was doing.

Gareth just sat there, giving Eddie a glare as he took a swig of water he had in a cup of his own. You didn't know what was up with him, it seemed as if he wanted to hide something. What was he not telling you?

"Well if you're grades are actually that good, you should help our buddy here with his grades." Jeff motioned to Gareth. "They're going down the drain." He pretended to whisper.

"Oh fuck off, Jeff. My grades aren't that bad." Gareth rolled his eyes as he set his cup down on the coffee table to the side of him.

Jeff chuckled before raising both his hands up. "If you say so, cowboy."

"Well, I'm sure if he asked, I would be more than glad to help him." You giggled. "No guarantees it'll work though."

Gareth's glance made it's way to you, and he raised an eyebrow then smirked. "Does this mean you'll do all my homework for me?"

You laughed and punched him playfully on the arm. "Hell no, In your dreams!"

The group continued to interrogate you about random information, which you found to be ridiculous but entertaining. Eventually you looked at the clock and realized how late it was.

"Hey Gareth, Can I get a piece of paper real quick?" You ask, pausing the conversation between you and the others.

"Uhm, sure? Let me go get it." He stood up out of his seat and jogged up the stairs which you assumed lead to his room. While he was gone, Eddie and Jeff took the moment as an opportunity to ask more questions.

"So.. Y/N, What do you think of Gareth?" Eddie leaned forward, his elbows resting on his knees.

"Well, I think he's cool." You answer, unsure of where this was going.

Jeff decided to chime in. "Would you consider dating him?"

You furrowed your eyebrows as you lean back a little bit. "I mean, I guess.. I haven't really thought about it." You lie. (You have indeed thought about what it would be like to date him at least once.)

"Hmm,, alright alright, cool." Jeff responded, just then Gareth came back down from the stairs with a pen and a small piece of paper. He handed it to you.

"What did you need this for?" Gareth asked you as he threw himself onto the empty couch seat next to you.
You began to write down your house phone on the piece of paper carefully, you made the numbers big enough and wrote "Y/N' s phone. (Call anytime!!)" On the bottom. Once you finished, you handed the small sheet to Gareth.

"In case you actually do need help with your homework." You winked and flashed him a quick smile before standing up and slowly walking to the door. "Well, it's getting late. I'll see you guys later!"

The group bid their goodbyes as you make your way to the door. You open the door and look back just to see Gareth standing behind the door. You smile and give him a quick kiss on the cheek. You notice his face slowly started to fluster.