just another summer fling - matt sturniolo

day 29

irl/message/social

song: pretty boy, the neighbourhood 

"Anna get the fuck up guess who will be here tonight?" Chloe barged into my room

"What the fuck Vinnie's back already?" I questioned

"No motherfucker The Neighborhood is coming tonight and someone posted that they're selling tickets for cheap. Do you wanna go?" I was grinning from ear to ear they were my absolute favorite band of all time. I have literally always wanted to see them so I jumped out of bed at lightning speed.

"YES YES YES BUY THEM NOW BUY THEM ALL" I screamed at Chloe. She went through her phone for a couple minutes while I waited impatiently then turned the screen to show that she just paid for four tickets.

"I am going to ask Chris to come with us, you can choose whoever you want to come with you no pressure *cough cough* Matt." Chloe smiled.

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Matthew Bernard:

MATT WAKE TF UP

WE HAVE SOMETHING TO DO

I don't think you've ever texted me in all caps what's happening

MATT THIS IS URGENT

okay what is it??

I need you to accompany me to a very important event this evening

damn dude all I have is what I wore to prom tho

NO not formal its a concert

MY FAVS EVER

oh god the neighbourhood...again???

YES AND YOU AND CHRIS ARE COMING WITH ME AND CHLO

whatever makes u happy

good we'll be over at 7 

BE READY

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I closed out of my phone and went about my day as normal until I started getting ready. At about 6:30 Chloe and I left to go get two of the Sturniolo's. This was kinda like a double date, but I also do not know what Matt told Chris.

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Matt's POV:

"So you think something's gonna happen with the two of you tonight?" Chris asked me.

"No why would something happen??"

"I don't know man it's kind of romantic. You and her and her favorite band. Perfect time to make a move."

"Yeah but I think she just wants thing to be chill right now."

"Bro - Chloe told me the same thing but now we're dating and she's happier than before. I am telling you that's bullshit. Matt she wouldn't make a point of spilling her feelings out to you if she didn't want it to go further than that." I pondered on what he said for awhile and I really liked her and from what she said she felt the same way too. 

"I just don't want to push her or make her feel like we have to be anything." I reply

"Whatever man, all I'm saying is that a kiss isn't the end of the world and it could kinda seal the deal." Our phones chimed and it was a text from Chloe and Anna - they're here. "Sheesh now or never." I chuckled nervously walking out to Chloe's car with Chris.

ANNA'S POV:

Matt and Chris get into the car. Holy shit Matt looks good.

"WHO IS READY?" Chloe yells to the boys in the backseat. Especially peering to Chris through the rearview mirror.

"Meeee." They say in unison completely unenthusiastically. I laugh We drive for 30 more minutes until getting to the arena/field.

We all get out of the car Chris and Chloe running ahead of us holding hands, swinging, and skipping.

"They're pretty cute." I smiled to Matt, "I won't lie - they make each other so happy."

"Well you're pretty cute and you make me pretty happy." Matt says smiling.

"You're so corny." I roll my eyes jokingly, "I love it."

We file into the crowd and all laugh and sing along. The most popular songs play ringing through my ears. Chris has his arms wrapped around Chloe's shoulders as they sway and sing along.

Matt and I barely have even held a hand at this point so I think him and I are both pretty nervous to do anything with one another. The song 'Pretty Boy' comes on, I have heard this song on edits of Matt before but it was nothing like hearing it live and knowing that same man has real feelings for you. I turn around and my eyes meet Matt's. The chorus starts.

MATT'S POV:

Anna turns around during one of her favorite songs, I only remember her playing it on the way to the airport like 20 times. I see her smile looking up at me, confused why she would look at me during her favorite song and not her favorite band right in front of her. 

'Hi Matthew' she mouths to me knowing if she spoke I wouldn't be able to hear her.

'Hi love' I mouth back to her. She blushes glancing down, doing what she always does. But this time is different. She is stone cold sober, she likes me, and she is too pretty right now. The most beautiful girl I have ever seen. I take my pointer finger and pull her chin back up to my face. She looks at me her eyes getting larger by the second, I feel my own heart race rise but I have to keep cool. I inch my face downwards towards hers, switching my vision from her eyes to her lips - back and forth. And I kiss her I finally kiss her. I wrap both of my hands around her face letting her hair intertwine with my fingers. When I finally pull away she grins and pulls my arm around her shoulders to continue listening and watching.