Farewell,San Francisco |c.b| {ON HOLD}

two

I don't know why I agreed to this stupid deal. My sister, Lilly, was so excited for tonight but all I wanted to do was stay in bed,read a book and listen to some records. But no I couldn't do that since my mom was pushing me to go to this gig with her. I called up Justine and asked her to come with me. Funny how she turned down this amazing offer to hang out with this boy she had a crush on for so long. My only hope was Brady but he didn't pick up.

I got off my bed and checked myself out in my mirror, God I looked tired.I put minimal make up on to cover up my cute designer bags under my eyes and went downstairs.

"You take forever to get ready,come on we're gonna be late," Lilly squealed.

I looked at her with a straight face and gave her that Are you fucking serious? look.

"Come on, kiddo," I said as I made my way to the front door.

"I'm so excited,are you excited?" She started again as I turned the ignition key.

After a 10 minute drive, we were at this little pub called Park Lane. Lilly was seriously gonna die, I don't know what made her this excited,I mean this band consisted of a few hormonal teenagers talking about their sucky love life,right? 

The pub was packed and it was interesting because I swear I saw a few people from my school so it kind of got my attention how I didn't know of this band and how known it actually was. I was glad that we found an empty spot because there was no chance that I would survive this night alone without spiking my drink,seeing that most of the people here were under 17 years old.

After a solid 30 minutes, I saw people gathering closer to the stage meaning that the gig was starting. I took out my phone and started playing Kim K,yes don't judge me. I didn't know where Jessica was,I was hoping that she was with her squad. 

"Hi,we're SWMRS from Oakland,California and tonight we're going to sing a few original songs and covers from our set list. Hope you have a good night," I looked up as the music started playing and saw a green haired boy who looked to be around 19 behind a microphone which was in the middle of the stage. 

I put my phone down and started listening to them. I took a sip from my rum and coke. I was starting to have a great time. I was enjoying their music,which was weird because Lilly liked them and Lilly and I never had something in common. Just as I was starting to move around, I felt a hand on my shoulder. I turned around and I was surprised.

"What are you doing here? " Brady was surprised.

"What are YOU doing here?" I laughed.

"I came here with a few friends, I didn't know you liked this band," He exclaimed.

" I don't, Lilly made me come," I scoffed.

"Doesn't look like you dislike them though," He smirked and took my hand and pulled me into the crowd.

Dressed in all black

You revel in your ego

Now looking back

You rebel and we need you

They had a unique style and I liked it. I was actually glad that I came tonight but of course I wasn't going to admit this to my sister or anyone because I was stubborn like that.

Brady and I danced until the end of the gig,which was pretty tiring but I wasn't complaining at all.

"This is the end of our set list. We're SWMRS from Oakland,California.I'm Cole, Joey on the drums, Max on the guitarand Seb on the bass. Hope you all had a pretty good time," The lead singer yelled into the microphone,he winked before he left the stage.It was in my direction.

"So,where's Lilly?" Brady asked.

Of course, I came here with her. I started looking around and my phone buzzed.

Lilly poop; I'm gonna buy their records,I'm in the line this might take a while.Please,wait x

I cringed and texted her "Ok".

"She's going to take forever," I groaned.

"Let's go wait for her outside," He smirked looking down at a pack of cigarettes he casually took out.I got the message and followed him outside after he said goodbye to a few of his friends.

We sat on a bench outside the pub and started talking about life.

"What are you going to do after high school?" He asked as he took a long pull off his burning cigarette and exhaled a cloud of smoke into the air before he handed it to me. 

"I don't even know,I feel like we've talked about this matter for a lot times and I still don't have an answer." I frowned.

"It's your junior year Jess, you should start making up your mind," He chuckled.

"Yeah, I know what am I gonna do after you graduate?" I sighed and looked into his eyes.

"I'll visit you time to time,It's not like I'm abandoning Dallas. My whole family is here," He frowned.

Brady and I have known each other since...well let's say; since birth. We grew up like siblings and he was more a brother to me than Lilly a sister. So it was kind of devastating.

"Shit,I have to go,told my mother I'd be home by 10 p.m." He said.

"Since when do you a curfew?" I scoffed.

"Since, I got caught with your weed in my room," He complained.

"Oh,you mean yesterday," I laughed.

"Shut up,text me when you get home," He kissed me goodbye.

I checked my phone if there was any messages from Lilly and there wasn't. I sighed and exhaled the last buff from the cigarette before I threw it on the ground.

"Hey there."

I turned around and saw the green haired boy with jade-green eyes looking down at me curiously.