Bittersweet Moments

36 | Brownies

36 | Brownies

"With one character's name, describe your life."

"Andy Dwyer," Lawrence replied too quickly, hugging the heart-shaped pillow to his chest. He lied on a couch, listening to Brennan ask him questions which were supposedly to help him in his romantic problems.

Brennan pondered over the answer, pacing in front of his friend. Montana and Jessica stood close by, watching.

"And that's including your love life?" asked Brennan.

Lawrence shook his head rapidly, "Are you kidding me? Andy Dwyer's love life? In the love sector, I'm more of an Ann Perkins."

"That's a grave situation, son."

Apparently, interrogating Lawrence about Parks and Rec was going to help Lawrence in the love department. At least, that was Brennan's belief. I was waiting for Jessica to explode and step in, claiming that it wasn't the right way to do it.

We were at the Dales' residence, the living room. And I never thought I'd step a foot in here again. The girls and I gathered around as a circle, brainstorming for ideas for tomorrow. Yes, the grand performance to determine our fate was tomorrow.

That was why Walter gave us his house to practice in.

To take things more 'fun', Brennan had to invite over Jess, Lawrence and Montana. Along with me, they were basically his group of friends. For a famous person, Brennan Dale's social life was weak.

"Ollie, what haven't you written down now?" Shai asked me. I looked down at my notebook. For the past few hours, we were stumped. We didn't know how to go about for tomorrow night.

"Uh," I squinted at the pages, "Carmela suggested confetti canons, Ritzi wants dance moves to be included, Phoebe goes for the instruments, and you, Shai, want maxi dresses for costumes . . . ?"

"Okay, in my opinion, the maxi dresses are way out of the line," Ritzi voiced out.

"What about your dance moves? Last time I checked, we were a singing group," Shai argued back. Oh God.

I blew out a small breath, tapping my pencil on the notebook. I've been acting secretary for the time, at Violet's absence, and I'd prefer to stay out of the loop. A soft tune echoed in my ears from the headphones over my head.

I just decided to borrow those from Lawrence to ease myself.

In order to clear hostile tension, Phoebe turned to me, "What about you, Ollie? Do you have any ideas?"

I merely shrugged, smiling apologetically.

Tomorrow, we were up against other groups and artists. Only one record deal could be really given out. It was basically a competition and we were coming up with nothing.

My attention was attracted yet again by my friends over at the couch. Montana was lazily lounging on a cushioned chair, nibbling on a granola bar. Jessica seemed to be angry at both boys.

"I'm sorry, but I don't see why this will work on Lawrence," Jess said, giving Brennan a dirty look. Bless that girl.

"But Jess, it works!" Lawrence whined, squirming around with his heart pillow. "I'm now sad and miserable and I'll do anything for a girlfriend!"

The look Brennan gave Jess was teasing. And arrogant. "See? He's doing just fine. I told you I can make him feel all better. Asking him about his favorite Parks and Rec character haves him relate to that person so we could explore his love life more easier."