Look At You Now (Ray x Reader)

Shes Really Good

you woke up the next day after your night out with Connor with a killer headache, Cider wasn't the easiest to get drunk on but once you have a random guy your best friend just met practically pouring shots down your throat it gets a bit easier. Most of last night was a blur but you couldn't get one guy out of your mind... Ray... he was so easy to talk to and had such a nice atmosphere to him it was hard to forget him. You pulled a crumpled up piece of paper out your pocket and saw it was the phone number Ray had given you, without giving it a second thought you pulled out your phone and gave him a call.

Ray: hello?

(Y/n): hey Ray! it's (Y/n)... from last night?

Ray: (Y/n)! hey, you thought more about trying out for the band?

(Y/n): yeah actually... i'd love to. i'll text you my address and you guys could come over and i'll show you a bit of what i can do?

Ray: sounds good! cant wait to see you again- i uh- i mean i cant wait to hear you play!

you blushed slightly at his comment but brushed it off as if it didn't happen and quickly messaged Ray your address

Ray: got it! we'll be there soon.

(Y/n): see you soon!

you hung the phone up and practically leaped out of bed to get yourself dressed and cleaned up. most days you didn't take much pride in your appearance but knowing that Ray would be there motivated you to look your best, also to tidy your flat up a bit, it was in a total state and had been for quite a while.

just as you finished up tidying the living room after getting ready you heard a quiet knock at the door followed by some mumbling then a loud bang

"FRANK- SHE WOULD'VE HEARD THE FIRST KNOCK!" you hear a familiar voice scowled

"you knock like a pussy, not even dogs could hear you at the door" the other man fired back. to save your neighbour hearing their little disagreement you rushed to the door and opened it

"hey guys! come on in" you welcomed the men inside and leaded them into the living room "can i get you guys a drink of something? water maybe?"

they all agreed to a glass of water and ray offered to help you with the cups, you grabbed two while he grabbed the other three and you both sat them on the table. As the men were drinking you quickly grabbed your amp from your room and set it up quickly followed by plugging your lead into it and then into your bass.

"so... play us the hardest song you can play" Frank said with a smirk, ray nudged him

"now now. (Y/n) just play whatever you feel comfortable playing and i'm sure it'll sound great" Gerard said with a warm smile. sure he looked kinda scary at times, especially on stage, but he couldn't be a nicer person when you actually talk to him.

After taking a deep breath you started playing, a couple songs with a pick and a couple finger plucking, just to show the guys you could do both happily. You played fast songs, slow songs, complex songs and simple songs. you hadn't realised it but by the time you stopped playing you had played them practically your whole playlist on your ipod, all of them sat looking at you, eyes wide and mouths open.

"...she's really good" Mikey mumbled to Gerard who nodded his head in agreement, Frank couldn't take his eyes off of your hands while you played and you couldn't take your eyes off of Ray.

"well..." Gerard said as he stood up "we'll get back to you in three to five business days" he crossed his arms and tried to keep a straight face, everyone looked confused

"but Gee... she's the best we've seen..." Frank said, the second part quieter than the first since he seemed like he didn't want to admit that he was impressed

Gerard started laughing and placed his hand on your shoulder

"i'm kidding! you're really good (Y/n), we'd love for you to play bass for us! ...please" he smiled and made a begging motion with his hands at the last part of his sentence, the rest of the guys mirrored him and looked at you intensely waiting for your answer

"i don't know guys... i really love wasting my life away at the pet store..." you couldn't even keep a straight face before bursting out laughing and shaking your head "ok no i'm kidding i fucking hate that place- OF COURSE ILL BE YOUR BASSIST"

everyone cheered and pulled you into a group hug, Ray wrapped his arm around you and you couldn't help but feel slightly weak at the knees, god this man had such a hold over you. Mikey suggested you all go out for drinks to celebrate and everyone nodded and grabbed their coats while you quickly put away your bass and amp.