out of exile {adam yauch/mca/beastie boys}

3. colorful

After a few more beers in all of us we were all confident that this show could be done well.
"Let's get goin! I wanna partay!"Mike shouted, getting up from behind his drum set.
With that suggestion, we all gathered anything we needed then headed out the door to the club that was about a 10 minute walk from Adrock's place.
Mike and Adam were in conversation, I hadn't realized we had all swapped who we were next to after heading out the door.
I felt a nudge, looking to me the smirk on Adrock's face let me know it was him.
"What?"I asked, confused, as we continued walking.
"What's up with you and Yauch?"He asked, now giving an even wider smirk.
"What do you mean?"I asked confused, taking note that Adam and Mike were a solid 5 feet ahead of us.
"I saw the handholding when you came up the steps, don't lie."He smirked, wiggling his eyebrows.
I felt my face turn red, luckily it was dark out so I don't think he could tell.
"Nothin, that's just how we are. You know that. We've been like that for years."I laughed nervously.
"Hmm, you sure?"He asked.
I nodded, "Yeah, besides I'm not his type."
"Huh, then what is his type?"He asked, I could see how devilish that smirk was getting.
I felt my mouth slightly hang open as I was at a loss for words. I hadn't even realized I said that, this was why I didn't drink often I think out loud too much.
"I-"
"Schafe! Adrock! Hurry up you slow fucks!"Mike shouted from ahead of us, thankfully interrupting the conversation between Adrock and I.
"Alright! Alright!"I shouted back, about to run up before Adrock caught me by my arm.
"Don't think I'll forget about it."He winked, letting go as he ran ahead to the two.
I followed in suit, hoping he really would forget it.
I caught up to them,
"What were you guys talkin about?"Mike asked.
"He was asking me to show him some more guitar scales later."I replied quickly before Adrock could say anything.
"Ah, I see. Hey Adrock, catch this-" Mike immediately began a conversation with Adrock.
I drowned out everything else as I kept walking.
"You alright?"A whisper came from beside me, I looked seeing Adam.
I nodded, "Yeah, why?"I replied.
He shrugged, "Just makin sure Adrock didn't piss you off anymore than he has today."He smiled.
I laughed, "No we're fine."I said, noticing we were approaching the club.
We all walked into the line, waiting as it moved quickly and we made our way inside.
I immediately picked up on how crowded it was, this was now immediately more nerve racking.
"Holy shit it's packed in here, c'mon let's go backstage to get set up!"Adrock shouted over the current music.
We all followed him, trying to not get lost, as we made it to where you would go for backstage.
We were met with a security guard that Adrock was talking to, we soon were able to go back.
We made our way down a hallway and into a room. Instruments were there along with some snacks and beverages.
Mike tossed us all another beer, this was now more pre-show drinking.
The boys were set to go on in about 30 minutes, I was to join them for their last song.
I was nervous, yet excited, I loved to see them perform but wasn't much of a natural entertainer myself.
Which is another reason why I was drinking, to loosen myself up to make sure I was able to not look stiff on stage.

It had been about 45 minuets since the boys had gone on, and so far they were killing it. I definitely had more drinks in me now and was dancing around and bobbing my head to the music.
"Alright, for our last song we've got a special guest comin out on stage for ya."Adrock said into the mic, getting some noise from the crowd.
"She's our best friend, our rock, and the one who inspired us to keep goin. Schafe get ya ass out on stage!"Adrock shouted into the mic, receiving some noise from the crowd again.
I made my way out, laughing.
He came over to me with the mic, "Ladies and gents give it up for Jamie Schafer!" He shouted which got more applause again.
"Thanks for the intro Ad, very humble of ya."I laughed.
"Always a pleasure, now get the guitar."He said patting my back.
I made my way to his guitar, picking it up and slinging it over my neck and I grabbed the pick off the amp.
I looked to Mike and Adam, both of them were smiling. I could see the adrenaline still rushing through them.
"Alright alright, so this last song is special. This was actually written by Schafer herself, the boys and I added the lyrics. It's a kickass song that needs to be shared with the world. So get ready for this."Adrock said, more applauses filled the room.
I strummed the guitar, making sure it was in tune.
I looked to the boys, Mike was sat behind the drums definitely looking ready as Adrock was definitely hyped up on the mic. Adam I could tell was also hyped up, he came into eye contact with me and gave me a smile with a thumbs up.
I smiled, nodding.
"Ready Schafe?"Adrock asked, looking to me.
I nodded, "Mike count us in."He said into the mic.
The clicks of Mike's sticks felt like they were in slow motion, I took a deep breath and slowly exhaled, on his last click I began the song.
When Mike's drums and Adam's bass kicked in, I shut my eyes and felt myself smile. I was getting into the music, and that's when the lyrics started. Prior to now I had no idea what they came up with.
I was getting lost in the music and lyrics, I was focusing in on each of their parts. I was smiling, hearing some of it, I was proud of these guys. My best friends, they were lyrical geniuses.
Before I knew it the song had ended, I opened my eyes and as soon as I did the room erupted in applause.
I felt my cheeks heat up, smiling.
"That was Schafe's Appeal y'all. Keep the party goin!"Adrock said into the mic as the crowd erupted again and the club's regular music played again.
I looked to the guys, I felt a huge smile on my face.
I shut off the amp and placed the guitar down,
"You fuckers that was amazing!"I shouted over the music, walking over to the them.
"It wouldn't have been done without your amazing song!"Mike shouted.
"You did great! I could tell you were lost in the music, that's how it should be!"Adrock shouted, I laughed.
"You kicked absolute ass! You looked so natural up there, you sure you haven't played on stage before?"Adam shouted.
I shook my head, "Stop playin with me, now c'mon let's all get some drinks!"
With that suggestion we all made our way off stage to the bar, tonight was a victory.
These boys won't ever realize how special they are to me.

We had stayed until the club closed, having an absolute blast. Within those hours of partying some girls had been added to the group to Adrock's place now. Mike and Adrock were both talking, very drunkenly, to a girl they had on their sides.
I was obviously intoxicated, I wasn't blackout but I was definitely feeling it and I'm pretty sure the guys were the same way.
"You have fun tonight?"Adam asked, swinging his arm around my shoulder and pulling me to him.
"Yeah, lots. It's been too long since I had that much fun."I smiled.
"That's awesome, we've gotta go to more parties. Doesn't have to be at a club though."He said.
I nodded in agreement, "I'm sure we'll go to some more soon. You guys picked up a lot of fans, look you already have groupies!"I said, pointing to the girls with Mike and Adrock.
"Eh, I don't really care for that stuff. I'm more in it for the music."He said, looking ahead.
"Psh don't try to be such a gentleman Adam, so many girls were all over you tonight. You could've taken one back!"I said.
He shrugged, "I don't need them though."
I gave him a confused look, "You don't have to act so gentlemanly around me Yauch, you're my best friend I don't care if you go off with a girl just play it safe."I winked, giving him a little elbow into the side where he laughed.
"I don't want any of them though, I've got my eyes set on someone already."He mumbled.
"You do?! Who?! You gotta tell me!"I shouted excitedly.
He laughed, shaking his head. "C'mon let's get inside it's cold." He said as we approached Adrock's steps.
I hadn't realized we had fallen behind, I began to walk up but felt unsteady.
Adam held onto me tighter as he used the railing to walk and I followed in suit.
Once reaching the door we both stumbled in, I glanced to the living room seeing Mike and Adrock had both of their women with them.
"Use protection!"I shouted over to them as I heard Adam shut the door behind us.
"You too!"Adrock slurringly shouted.
"What?"I asked, confused.
"C'mon, let's go."Adam came up from beside me and began to take me along to go upstairs.
The first step I almost fell,
"Woahhh, gotta go slow."I laughed, getting a laugh from Adam.
He held onto my hip, "I've got you let's go."He laughed.
We slowly made our way up the steps and into the room we were to be staying in.
I stumbled over to the bed and sat on it quickly,
"I'm too lazy to change. That sounds like so much work."I sighed, laying back on the bed.
"Just sleep in your clothes you're wearing now then."Adam laughed.
"But I'll be uncomfortable."I whined, sighing.
He laughed again, I stood up from the bed.
I sloppily opened my bag and only saw a pair of shorts, I guess I had forgotten to bring a new shirt.
I stumbled over to the dresser in the room, looking to see if there were any extra shirts I could steal from Adrock.
"What're you doing?"Adam asked.
"I don't have another shirt in my bag, I was gonna steal one of Adrock's."I said, rummaging through the drawers.
"Just take mine."He said, causing me to turn around.
"Are you sure?"I asked, closing the drawer.
"Of course."He said, taking off his shirt and tossing it to me as I hastily caught it.
"You're the best."I smiled, going back to the bed and getting out my shorts.
I began to unbutton my jeans, still somewhat stumbling.
"What're you doing?"Adam asked, almost confusingly.
I looked up, finally getting the button undone.
"Getting changed, what else does it look like?"I laughed, pulling down my pants as I took them off and put on my shorts.
He laughed.
I then took off my current shirt, getting Adam's from the bed and pulling it on. I immediately got the smell of his cologne from it.
I threw my clothes to the corner of the room, looking up to see Adam just staring.
"What? Is there something on me?"I asked, feeling my face and looking around my body.
"N-No there's nothing."He laughed.
I laughed, shaking my head as I sat down on the bed.
"Well what're you gonna stand there all night? Hurry up and get in the bed Yauch."I laughed, patting the spot beside me as I got under the covers.
He shook his head, taking off his jeans as he climbed into the bed.
He reached over me, turning off the lamp.
"I had a lot of fun tonight."I said, looking up at him.
He looked down to me, "Yeah? I knew you would, you're just so stubborn sometimes."He laughed.
I laughed, "I know, but that comes in my package deal."
He laughed, "I'm very much aware."
He laid back down, "Alright we're both gonna have some killer hangovers in the mornin, you should get some rest."
"You too mister."I said, getting a laugh from him.
I turned over, feeling my eyes already being heavy.
"Goodnight Adam."I mumbled.
"Night Jamie."He responded.
With no time to spare, he immediately engulfed me in his arms and pulled me to him which caused me to let out a small laugh.
"Can't get enough?"I teased.
"I never can, and I did say I'd be the big spoon."He mumbled, adjusting himself so his head was near mine.
I immediately felt butterflies in my chest and stomach, was this the alcohol?
Either way, the embrace was extremely comforting and made me feel relaxed.
I felt my eyes flutter shut again, and my body began to relax. Before I knew it I was passed out.