Flower Crowns

Michael (Mike)

Michael

(A lil author's note:

I am an author in the making and hence grammatical mistakes, plot holes, cringe/sappy statements may be a by-product. Constructive criticism, advise and feedback is most welcome and much appreciated.)

I head over to Elle's house. Her parents are usually away on work most of the time so whenever we decide to meet up its mostly at her place. She lives in a huge bungalow with her grandma and brother. I walk up to the door and ring the bell

Nick opens the door; she's wearing a long green dress with a beige cardigan. Auburn curls fall around her face. Her smile hasn't changed at all, it's wide and excited. A small spark dances around in her eyes. "Hey!!!!! How are you?"

"Good, you?"

Nick laughs nervously, "Surviving"

As soon as I enter the house, I feel different. Its like time stopped there. Antique furniture is splayed out in the gallery. Murals cover the walls of the house.

"Hands off the keyboard. Seriously Elle, you're acting like a kid". Nick's smile isn't the only thing that hasn't changed. Em can tolerate almost anything. Elle's probably the only exception. She loves her though; she never really accepted it but she's always been a little protective of her. Kinda like Elle was her little sister.

"Whattt I'm just seeing; besides I'm learning to play it."

"Try Scott's, he's too nice to say no"

Everything seems to be ready; the drum, keyboard and guitars. The plan was to make a short reel on YouTube or Instagram on us recreating a song or something. Honestly, it sounds kinda hopeless. But it's been our dream since we were kids that someday, when we grew up and were old enough, we'd make a band and be famous, really famous. We're to fulfil the first part. The last part's impossible and I think we all know it. Neither of us have the talent or looks for that, well, except Scott. He might be the only exception. He's always been into music. He never really thought about pursuing it though.

Nick's in the kitchen with Em making popcorn while Scott and Ella are debating whether "My Little Pony: A New generation" is better than the original.

"Okay, let's start, what should we play?" Em comes in, her mouth stuffed with popcorn

"I say we do something from one direction" Elle suggests.

"That bands ancient, pick something new."

We all glare at Em. No one says that about 1D, not even Em.

"Okay, Okay I went too far---- "

"Yeah, you did" I reply

"Okay how about something from the Beatles" Elle says as she leans over to grab the popcorn

"Nope, anyone else"

Nick comes from the kitchen with some more popcorn, "Well I've officially made too much popcorn. Feel free to take leftovers home. Also, I think the Beatles' a great idea."

Scott tunes Elle's guitar and hands it to her "Beatles it is, no further discussion".

The one thing we've never agreed on ever since we were kids is music. Em likes the odd unknown bands or whatever's currently trending. Nic likes Taylor swift, though she's really specific on which songs go on her playlist. Nick prefers old music, like the Beatles. Scott's really into classical music. Which, in my opinion, would be really funny tease if it were literally anyone but Scott. I'm like Em when it comes to music taste, only difference is I like one direction.

"We only have time to do a verse and chorus; also, someone needs to film us." I say, "Oh, and Scott you gotta sing, there's no way I'm embarrassing myself without taking you down with me"

In the end I get Scott and Em to sing with me. Em's got a really pretty voice; she just doesn't show it off like most people. Elle's brother Josh, films it for us. He just got into a film school in New York. This, in his opinion was a way flaunt his talent.

"Okay, editing's done" Josh yells from this room. We all huddle around him—except Scott, he'd been holding his pee for over an hour cause, well, people pleasing problems.

I have to admit, Josh is good, like really good at editing and filming. If we got even a few likes, the credit would probably go to him.

Nick opens her Instagram account, "I'll post it. We can make our own account and all that later---wait, what's our band gonna be named?"

"We'll figure it out on chat, I'm kinda sceptical about its success anyway" I tell while simultaneously sending the clip to her.

"Hey, positive thoughts everyone" Elle says nudging me.

Em opens her phone and then suddenly runs to the door. She fumbles with her jacket and struggles to put on her shoes "Okay guys I'm leaving, my mom's miscalled like twenty times. Oh, and Elle, I'll pick up my keyboard tomorrow".

Scott just returns from the bathroom, "See ya" is all he can say before she closes the door.