My Best Friends Brother

Chapter 9

                   ~Monday~

I walked into work at my regular time. The store was kind of empty after the sale. They were restocking and everything now. That's not my job. I'm just a cashier really, It's what I'm best at. I think people were a bit on the annoyed side when I started. With me being new at the Job and slow on the register, I took an honest forever.

DING!

That always means someone just walked in. It was the guy I sold the guitar to. I remember him by his walk. So unusual was my first thought.

"Hello, How may I help you?"

"Hi again! I'm just looking around now. But my cousin loves the guitar so I guess I should say thanks." He replied with a very genuine smile.

"You're very welcome. I knew she would love it." He continued to look but I guess he found nothing because he soon left. Anthony was here before I knew it which I loved. "Hey Little Anthony."

"Hey my sweet little Care Bear."

"Care bear?"

"Yep." He said. "Carly told me you hate it. I now love it!"

"What happened to the nice Anthony?"

"What do you mean? I'm always nice!"

"No! No you're not!"

"Maybe you're the grumpy bear." He replied smirking. Although he was really annoying me I couldn't help but love his smirks too. "So the the band and I are going to preform tonight, You gonna help with backup?"

"Um, um, I uh, I don't know.."

"You said you would try it once, Please?"

"Only once."

"Fine..." He trailed off. I mean, I guess I could say I felt a little bad. I really liked his band and Anthony was in it, I just don't like big crowds, Especially when they were focusing on me. Unless it's an event specifically for me, I'm not a fan. I wanted to agree to a few more gigs, but it would be a huge commitment on my part.

"I'm sorry." I genuinely replied.

"Sorry about what? Doesn't matter, We are playing at the pier, 8 p.m. You should know all of it." With that being said, He walked out. I hope I know it, I didn't really practice on my part. But whatever, It's not my band I'll be messing up, 'No, It will be Anthony's'. Shut up brain. But in reality, It's true, I would be messing up his band and I would feel bad. As much as I love him though, I can't bring myself to be in the band full time.

Time passed and people came and went through the shop. We had a decent amount of sales today, Which we are always happy to report.

"Hey Faith. Whats new?" Valerie asked once we stepped outside.

"Well, Let's see. Ah, yes, I have to sing backup in Anthony's band tonight. I guess you could say i'm nervous." I laughed uneasily, I mean, Who could blame me?

"Really? When and where?"

"Tonight at 8 at the pier. Why?"

"Um, Because i'm totally going!"

"What?!" I screeched. Yes, screeched, If I fail, She is going to laugh! I don't want to see that In the crowd.

"What what? Of course I'm going, Why did you think I would ask? Anyway's, How's school?"

"Whatever. And I mean, Schools good. I have been getting my grades better from last semester and I have been more focused."

"See, I told you that I had faith in you. Just try."

"Yes." I looked off dramatically, "You, Darling, Inspire me through the wisdom of your words." Rolling her eyes and shrugging it off, We reached our cars and said our goodbyes. Being alone on my way home gave me time to work up anxiety. "What if I mess up? That will ruin Anthony! What if I fall off the stage?!" Although irrational, That didn't stop my thoughts from racing through my head. That's stupid Faith, Be realistic here. All those are unlikely. Maybe I can call Anthony for some guidance? No, No, Don't be childish. But.. I am still legally a child. NO! Whatever, Your home, just get ready you idiot."I went through everything I own to find something Classy, Modest, And sexy for tonight. I needed To look Nice but not exposing like everyone else around here. That's when it hit me. 'Not sexy, But mature.'

 I grabbed my Jack Daniels tank top, Black semi ripped skinny jeans, And some black heels. My concern is not impressing the crowd, but impressing Anthony. I did some makeup I thought would work, and put my hair in a ponytail. I grabbed my locket from Anthony from the dresser and some dangling earrings. I looked myself over a million times to make sure it was good, It took forever but I'm positive this is going to work.

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Short chapter I know, But i'm hoping the next two will make up for it. Please vote and comment. Maybe even share? Read on my friends!