Two Intertwining Melodies (Will Ramos)

V.

Before I even opened my eyes, the sun blinded me. I squinted to see that I'd left my curtains open, still wearing my clothes from the night before and my phone next to me.
Jesus. I don't remember even getting back last night.

I checked the time, 11:44, there was a stream of messages from the bands group chat and some texts from Will. I got up, stripping at the same time as I made my way to the shower. I'll get back to everyone when I feel more human.

I sat on the edge of the bed still wrapped in my towel, catching up with what I'd missed. I was immediately met with a picture of Oli as naked as the day he was born, star fishing on his hotel bed with a girl on either side of him.
"For fuck's sake" I closed the group chat.
That was enough of that.

Will's messages were far less traumatising.

9:45am
Morning! :) Are you going watching anyone today? Sleep Token are on tonight, if you want to continue your education x

11:15am
'We're getting food meet us down here if you want, hope you're not feeling too fragile x'

11:42am
'Setting off soon, I'm gonna call up to your room before we go. I checked in with your guys and they said they haven't heard back from you either x'

Oh fuck.

I rushed around getting my hair dry and grabbing whatever clothes I laid my hands on first. The knock came at the door as I pulled my T-shirt over my head.

"Hi!" I greeted Will, stepping aside to let him in. "I need to throw some make up on and I'll be ready."

I sat in front of the vanity mirror opening up my make up bag. He placed a paper bag and coffee cup next to it.

"Just some pancakes, you need to eat something before we leave." he kicked his shoes off and lay back on my bed. His head propped up on the high pillows, he sighed contently "No rush."

"That's so sweet of you, thanks" I smiled "I'll demolish these and get ready, what time are we all leaving?"

"I told the others we'd meet them there, if they want to go ahead. I'm not in a hurry are you?"
I shook my head, a small smile playing on my lips. "Well there you go" I opened my mouth to ask if he was sure but his hand lifted in a 'stop' gesture. "I seriously don't mind, as long as we see Sleep Token I'm happy" he grinned at me, before he started scrolling on his phone.

We sat in a comfortable silence while I finished my food and got ready, it felt so familiar. I'd known this man for two days, it felt like a lifetime though.

"The covers we did are nearly ready to be posted, my editor should be finished in a few hours, he thinks." He sat on the edge of the bed, as I put on my boots.

"Oh god, is it stupid I'm nervous?" I half laughed.
"I'd be sick to my stomach with nerves if we'd done something together"

"Not stupid at all. It's a shame though, I was gonna ask if you wanted to try a collab again. Seems an awful waste when the two of us are gonna be spending so much time together" he started putting his shoes on too  "I know you were apprehensive the other night, there's really no need. You're incredible"
I stood just ahead of him at the wardrobe picking out a hoodie. My heart fluttered at his words.

"High praise indeed." I huffed a laugh through my nose. "What would you want to do?"

"I'll do anything you want" there was a suggestive air around how he said it. It gave me goosebumps. "You're in charge."