Maya is a guitarist in the band Lagom Ethics. Just as the band is about to take off, their management decides the band need more exposure in Europe. Suddenly, Maya and her bandmates are on a collaborative tour with the up-and-coming band Tokio Hotel...
The tour was closing in on them. Maya and the rest of the band were quite busy, flying between Germany and Scandinavia, as they attended events, festivals and so on. Maya was getting used to traveling so much. The tour would kick off in Germany, in August. It was mid July, and the bands saw less of each other. Today was different.
Lagom Ethics had joined Tokio Hotel at a rock festival in Switzerland, and they were just starting to pack their stuff away. Maya hadn't been able to talk to the TH members at all, as Lagom Ethics came directly from the airport. Maya was tired, and took her jacket off the minute she got off the stage. The summer heat was so annoying, and she either wore skinny jeans, or a singlet these days. Jermy had convinced Lukas to ease her into more girly clothing. When she got the choice, the singlet seemed great, until she saw the jacket she had to wear. Her long, blonde hair was making it even hotter around her neck.
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The crew noticed her irritation as she stomped away. Oscar was exhausted, as the crew forced water bottles on him the moment he came. Carlo and Sigmund were visibly sweaty, and they took their jackets off too. Maya got her guitar to the right person, and started to chug down on a water bottle. "It's crazy to be dressed like this in the summer." She mumbled annoyed. "Yeah, you guys are not dressed for the weather."
Maya jumped, and turned around quickly. Bill stood there, in jeans and a t-shirt. His eyes suddenly widened slightly, as he looked at Maya's outfit. "I feel like the stylist wants me to sweat as much as possible..." She said while smiling slightly at him. Bill nodded slightly. "Well... You look good. I really like this style on you." He said, while looking at her with a smirk. Maya looked away for a second, before returning his gaze. "How have you been?" She asked to change the topic.
He shrugged. "Most likely the same as you. Performances, rehearsals, boring meetings... Yeah..." He said, and put his hands into his pockets. They walked towards the dressing rooms, to get away from the heat and sun. "You did well today! I wish I could sing like you." Maya said while they walked. Bill smiled and jokingly waved the compliment away. "Nah, I have been better. Thank you though! You played well. I think you play better when you're upset or frustrated." He teased, while poking her. Maya rolled her eyes, but giggled along. "Maybe. I struggled with hearing stuff in my earpiece in the beginning, but I got the hang of it." She said while shaking her head at the technical issue.
While they were chatting, Carlo, Gustav and Tom came towards them. Maya and Bill didn't notice them walking slowly towards them. Bill laid his hand on Maya's shoulder. "Well. I think you're a more... Passionate guitarist when you're angry. I like it." He said, while Maya felt goosebumps run up her arm. Their eyes locked, until Tom suddenly pushed Bill's hand off, and gave Maya a hug. "Well done today! I have missed your face. The view gets better when Lagom Ethics is with us." He said while eyeing her up and down.
Carlo sighed and pushed Tom out of his way. Maya just rolled her eyes at him. "You can take your cheap pickup lines somewhere else Tom. Maybe Oscar will kick his legs a bit, you know." She said while laughing. Gustav also laughed along, before going to the dressing room. Tom just smirked and shook his head. "Your tone will change when you see me everyday on tour sweetie." He talked back before walking into the dressing room. Bill, however, found the interaction a bit much.
