"Okay so how about we start it on a high like my first hit, then we slow down into the emotional songs and end on greedy" I propose to Tom
"We could start with 3 older songs, an unreleased one, maybe a cover or two and then some more recent ones and one or two more unreleased songs" he says
"Sounds great, but which unreleased songs are we thinking?" I ask and he pulls up the list
"Im a fan of Messier and maybe Mentally Cheating?" He says
"Oh no, I can't sing those" I tell him off and he turn his head to me
"Why not? They are literally so good the fans will love them"
"Because Im dating Arthur, I can't go around singing that I think in Mentally cheating on him and Messier is just... no I can't"
"Alright noted" he says confused "Ill make up a setlist, you get out of here for that second try on that date with Arthur, at least you know you're gonna be outside of your doors this time" Tom adds trying to get rid of me
"I was planning on going anyways, just let me know what you come up with" I say and stand up, checking my keys and phone in my pockets and look around the room if im missing something "Ill see you soon" I say and Hug Tom
"Cya mate" he says back and I leave his place to meet up with Arthur at a café he picked out where I already spot him sitting outside
"Bonjour mon amour" Arthur says while getting up and greets me with a kiss
"Hello Arty" I say and take the seat infront of him
"I ordered a coffee for myself already, I didn't know what you wanted so I didn't get you something yet, I didn't want to get you anything wrong" he tells me and slides the menu to me
"That fine, I usually just decide whatever I crave" I say looking at the menu, the white mocha instantly catching my eye, since its my go to order. But I fake being indecisive to not worry Arthur and read through the other drinks that I will most likely never try
"Yeah I think I will get the white Mocha" I say and place the menu back on the table
"So have you talked to Tom about joining me?" He ask me, tipping his fingers on the table nervously
"Yeah, I did I actually got a gig in Milan that same week as-well so the first grand prix is definitely settled but I will still need to figure out the rest" I tell him
"Well if we can't join my brother for his season, how about you come stay with me in Monte Carlo for some time? Im sure you can record music there" he says, inviting me to his hometown
"You mean, to meet your family?" I ask nervously
"Well you've known me for years and my parents have known about you for years so... it's not a big deal after so many years"
"It is to me, Theo never introduced me to his family" I tell him and he grabs my hand to comfort me
"Hey we will get you through this, I'll be with you so don't worry about it"
What Max said to me the other day stuck to my mind, Arthur and me agreeing on everything so I try and get him to disagree
"I don't think I am ready for that step yet Arthur" I say praying that Max is wrong
"We don't have to, If you don't want to, its your choice" he tells me to not worry me
"Thank you... by the way do you know in which hotel you drivers are staying? I will try and book a room there too" I ask him
"Well or we could share a room" he smiles and places his hand on mine
"You should he well rested for the race and I will probably share a room with Tom to prepare the last stuff for the concert" I tell him
"Yeah, makes sense... you can always come over though" he winks at me and I shake my head with a smile
"I don't think a sleepless night is a good idea before a race or qualifying" I scratch the back of my head while saying it to him
I try and find another way to get Arthur to disagree with me once, trying to prove Max wrong for myself
"So once the season is over what are you gonna do?" I ask him to come up with the most boring answer ever, something I hate doing
"No idea yet" he responds and asks me the same question
"Well... I think I might just stay at home, start reading or watch netflix till me and Tom get some gigs" I tell him, the most boring answer that I could come up with. Id rather travel and see the world, go out partying or do the most random things
"Thats sounds relaxing" he says and I sigh loudly "you okay?" He asks worried
"Yeah yeah, sorry I was up so early to record a song im just a bit tired thats all" I lie to play it off
"Oh, yeah thats understandable, when are you releasing some new songs? Im sure you already got some new ones that are finished by the amount you are working" he answers
"Yeah i finished some but... well... I won't be releasing those anytime soon" I say
"Oh why not?" He asks and every possible lie to cover the fact that the songs are about Max leave my mind
"They... well they ehm... don't fit the album style" I say eventho they would go perfectly with the other songs
"Oh well, cant you release them as singles by themselves or something?" He asks
Fuck... I forgot about that
"They aren't that good to be released as singles" I try and convince him to stop talking about them
"Well, maybe you can show them to me sometime" he says
"Yeah sometime" I say and grab my White Mocha and start drinking before I start talking shit
"Also, I was thinking about making our relationship public... I don't want some rumours I want people to know" he says and I choke on my drink
"Already? We're just on our first date right now" I say while coughing
"I don't want to waste any time, I waited to long to tell you how I feel and we've known each other for years" He says but my gut tells me not to go that public yet
"I don't know Arthur, we can just enjoy our peace without fans going crazy and paparazzi trying to catch the two of us for a while" I tell him
"Well if you want that, we can do that too" he gives in and support my plan without even arguing his side
"Yeah, I just want to take things slow after Theo" I tell him and start nervously fidgeting with the napkin on the table, fearing that what Max said may already be the case...
