Behind Closed Doors

Inspired

Adam POV
We were sat across from each other at a table by the window of the coffee shop. I couldn't help but admire how his hair fell perfectly over his face, the dark eye makeup making his deep golden brown eyes seem like puddles of melted gold and chocolate swirling together. I'd decided straight away that his eyes were my new favourite colour; I could never get tired of looking at them, staring into them.

Which, I realised, is exactly what I'd been doing for the past couple of minutes. Quickly looking away, a light blush crawled up my neck onto my cheeks. Out of the corner of my eye, i could see him smirking like he knew. But of course he knew. You can't be that astonishingly beautiful and have no idea.

Although he didn't seem like the type to flaunt it about or rub it in anyone's face. He was just being himself, and himself just happened to be everything I want and would turn out to be everything I never knew I needed.

Looking back, he caught my eye and gave me a small smile as he took another sip of his coffee. Tommy Joe Ratliff, I discovered, really likes his coffee. That was his second and so far we'd only really talked about movies (he's a horror kid and I love rom-coms). Opposites attract?
But yes, he really likes coffee. And I really like him. So it's perfect. Did that even make any sense?

"-this band?"
I was so zoned out, getting carried away with my thoughts, I only caught the end of what he said. Not wanting to sound like an idiot, I pretended I'd heard and simply answered with a, "Yeah the band, that'll be fun right?" And a big smile. Tommy looked confused.

"Adam, I asked who else is in this band." Tommy replied with a laugh and reassuring smile to show he wasn't bothered that I wasn't listening in the first place. I laughed too.

"Oh um, my two friends Isaac and Cam. Isaac on drums, Cam on keyboard."

"What about you? Seeing as I know I'm playing guitar"

"I'm the singer" I stated proudly. So far in my life, I haven't done much to be proud of, but my voice is certainly something I'm not ashamed of. At least I could do good with this new job, if I get it that is. Although, the interview went really well if you ask me, so I'm fairly confident.

"Nice," Tommy commented "now the most important question of them all..." he paused, taking a deep breath as if it was difficult to say.

I held my breath, in suspense. Why do I feel so nervous? It's just a question. But then why does he look so serious.

"What are we calling it?"

"What?"

"What are we calling the band? We have to have a name."

A devious smile flitted across his face, as he realised he made me think it was something really serious. It was silent for two seconds before we both burst out laughing. Once I'd calmed down I took out my phone and sent a quick message to both Isaac and Cam giving directions to the coffee shop.

"Whataya doing?" Tommy asked casually, glaring at his second empty coffee cup. I laughed and offered him the rest of mine. Just as he finished that too, Isaac and Cam walked in the door, one after the other.

"Tommy Joe, meet Isaac and Cam." I said happily, gesturing towards them, then introducing them to Tommy.

They greeted each other then we all spent the next half hour or so talking and getting to know each other. They asked how Tommy and I met, and I explained it was at a bar and how we seemed to get along and I knew they'd like him. Then as soon as I heard about him playing guitar I knew we'd found our last band member.

"So did you just invite us here to meet Tommy? Or did we need to talk about something other than how you two met?" Cam said with a wink, as I realised I had gone into full story teller mode with that last piece of information.

"Actually yes, Tommy was wondering what our band name was, and seeing as we hadn't decided anything I thought we should discuss it now."

Isaac nodded thoughtfully, while Cam went to buy some of those 'great' cookies Tommy suggested over the phone earlier that day. Brain food ya know?

When Cam came back we all started to share ideas. Isaac was first to quick fire names at all of us:
"Rock n' Roll bitches" he exclaimed, rather loudly I may add, as it attracted the attention of a couple opposite our table. We all looked at each other then started laughing at Isaac's suggestion.

"I'll take that as a no then..." he sulked. But his face soon lit up again as another idea came to him.

"How about, 'Music of the heart'? He asked seriously.

Cam immediately spoke up.
"So everyone can call us M.O.T.H for short? No thanks Isaac."
"Fair enough," he sighed, "what do you think then?"

"Rock n' Rhythm?" She suggested.
"Already been done." I replied. This was harder than I expected.

"Hey, at least 'M.O.T.H' was original..." Isaac pouted. Cam giggled at his childishness. Finally, I put a suggestion forward.

"What do you guys think of 'My Purely Organic Divorce"?
Everyone looked at me with confusion.
"You know, like the opposite of My Chemical Romance?" I explained. They all shook their heads at me simultaneously. It was rather patronising.

Our table went quiet as we all tried to brain storm ideas in our heads. No one was getting anywhere until a quiet voice spoke from opposite me.

"Sorry Tommy, what was that?"
"Nothing To Hide. We could be called Nothing To Hide. It shows our original music would be honest and true, even if the genre is 'Rock and Roll bitches' as Isaac so eloquently put it. And it also proves we're not afraid to be ourselves. We have nothing to hide."

Everyone was silent.

"Or not, I mean it was just a suggestion. If you don't like it we can think of someth-"
"Tommy that's brilliant!" I cut him off with my exclamation. Isaac and Cam both agreed whole heartedly.

"Well, great..." He said. "Glad you think so."

Tommy POV
I'm flattered they liked my idea, I really am. Especially Adam, I'm definitely crushing hard. Suddenly, Isaac asked me sincerely,
"That's honestly the perfect name for us, what made you think of it Tommy?" He seemed genuinely curious.

I stared directly into Adams eyes as I answered him truthfully.

"I don't know, guess I just got inspired."

Cam and Isaac shared a look. Obviously, mine and Adam's chemistry isn't that hard to miss.

They're both great people, and I could sense great friendships with them. This band would be really fun. I can't wait to start making music with them.

Anyway, truth is, Adam inspired that name. The way he's so openly himself. I mean, he mentioned earlier that he's out and proud and I said the same. But honestly, sometimes I'm scared to be myself because of what other people may think. I never let it show though. To anyone who meets me, I come across like I don't give a fuck.
That's just how I am.
I have walls up and no ones been able to tear them down. Maybe Adam will, who knows?

All I know at the moment, is that I really hope he can. There's just something about him that makes me trust him. It could be his eyes or his smile, but a part of me thinks it's almost definitely his heart. It's everything I want and would turn out to be everything I never knew I needed.

After setting up another meeting with the band, we all went our separate ways, Adam and I being the last to part. It seemed neither of us wanted to say goodbye.
We shared one small kiss outside my apartment, as he had to drive me home.

God, I hope he's the one. And I hope he feels it too.

A/N - To be honest, I think we're all inspired by Adam. Next chapters is going up with this one, as the story picks up the pace a bit. Vote if you enjoyed, I'm so grateful to anyone taking the time to read this. Thanks byeee 💕 xx