Flashback
I sat in the corner of the room, I really didn't want to be here. I hate parties. Everyone's just all up in each other's business and I couldn't stand it.
And I hate big crowds.
It was my mum's birthday and she wanted to have a huge party for some reason. I told her I really didn't wanna go but she forced me to saying I needed "social interaction". I don't think she realises I have a band, I mean, for now anyway, considering the drummer is leaving, I'm gonna have to find a new one and fast.
"TYLER! Hey look Tyler!" I spun my head round and saw my mum crossing the room, dragging a guy along with her.
Damn he was good looking too.
Maybe this party isn't too bad after all.
"Tyler sweetie I want you to meet Joshua! He's a Dun! Can you believe it? Such a handsome family!" She cupped his cheeks in a sickly manner. Jeez she needed to lay off the drink.
"Just Josh is fine, miss." His voice with muffled due to my mum still cupping his cheeks.
She really wasn't letting go.
"Okay mum you can uh..." I took her hands away from his face and held them together"... I think you should go and get some water!" I was practically screaming over the loud music.
"Okay baby! Talk to Josh he's a little lonely okay?!" She strutted off and I stood awkwardly next to this really... Really cute guy. Shit, what should I say? I hope he says something first, I can't start conversations I freak out and...
"Your mum is pretty crazy huh?" He chuckled and I instantly fell in love. His smile formed little creases next to his eyes and showed his pearly white teeth. Wow, what a smile. I found myself smiling along with him, almost by accident until I caught myself doing it.
"Ugh yeah, she's just pretty excited about it all... Ya know?" I was not doing very well at sounding casual. My voice kept breaking and I didn't know how to compose myself next to someone so attractive.
"Wanna go outside? It's pretty noisy in here..." I nodded slowly to his question and followed him out of the double doors. It wasn't a very warm night and I only wore a small T-shirt so I was freezing. Josh (is that his name?) must have seen me shivering as he handed me his jacket.
"Here, you look like you need it more than me." He grinned at me and I couldn't say no. I wrapped myself in the warm jacket and pressed my back against the wall.
"So uh, Josh, what do you like to do?"
He sighed and looked up at the stars," honestly, I just love hanging out with my family, but I really wanna join a band or something. I love music and I've never been able to have an opportunity to do something like that..." He lowered his head and looked at me," what about you then? Do you have any dreams?"
I shuffled slightly. Should I tell him I have a mediocre band? Should I say that I'm looking for a drummer?
Oh fuck it.
"Actually, I'm in a band myself, but the drummer is leaving so I'm looking for someone else to fill in for the band." I kept staring at my shoes and shuffling from one foot to the other.
"A drummer? Hmm, I play the drums myself you know, wouldn't say I'm the best but I'm getting there." He sighed again and looked at me," you don't think I could join your band do you?"
I laughed quietly. I really wanted to scream 'YES PLEASE JOIN MY BAND!' but I knew I shouldn't, I had to play it cool with him...
"Sure, I wanna see your potential first though." I saw him tense up and take a deep breath. Hmm, I don't think he realised I was joking...
"Hey Josh I'm kidding, of course you can join the band!" I pushed him a little and he made a face or pain, teasing me. My cheeks flushed Scarlett and I knew he could see it because he smirked when I did.
He's a charmer isn't he?
"Well, I bet we will get along amazingly, Tyler." When he said my name it sounded so perfect. It sounded right whenever it came from his lips. Damn, adrenaline I guess.
"So I've been meaning to ask, why is your hair red?" His hand reached up to his soft hair and he ruffled it slightly.
"I've always found red mysterious. Kind of aggressive but you would put it in a happy place too. It can be jealousy, anger, but love overpowers them all. I love red because I love Romance, and I'm hoping I find my first one here." He winked at me and my heart raced like mad. Did he know I had developed a tiny crush on him? Is it that obvious?
"Anyway Tyler I better go back in and see my mum... Can I have your number to text about the band?"
This was the first time anyone had asked for my number. God I'm not used to this. "Yeah sure." I put my number into his phone and handed it back to him. "You can call or text whenever you need to on that number, just make sure you tell me who it is first."
"Sure thing. Thanks Tyler!" He rushed off through the double doors and back into the noisy hall. I could feel my heart in my chest pounding. Wow he was so... So... Cute? How hair was like cotton candy, soft and fluffy. I couldn't help but feel a pang of sadness when he wasn't next to me but I knew I would see him again. Maybe it would take months or years but I know he is something to look forward too, even if I have to text him every day I will make sure I have a close relationship with him.
I knew he was going to mean a lot to me...
End of flashback
