The Summer Of 1993 (Book 1)

The club

Roxies POV
We arrived at the club a little after 8 pm, the line for the club
was wrapped all the way around the building. This was definitely not
a great part of town to be standing in an alley waiting to go inside I
thought. The club was in a run-down part of town. The entrance a
single door in the middle of a dark alley. Despite the obviously unsafe
location, this place must be extremely popular. Once we finally made
it to the bouncer in front of the door, he checked all of our ID’s and
moved aside allowing us entrance. When we walked inside I could
not believe my surroundings. How can something that looks so dingy
and creepy on the outside and be so amazing on the inside. The
place was awesome there was pub style tables all over, as well as a
huge bar, and couches back in the corners and along the walls.
Everything was in great shape, the furniture was very modern leather
and the lighting was dim but perfect. In the front of the building there
was a medium sized stage with different colored overhead lighting
and smoke machines. This place is fucking awesome I thought again.
Angela, Ricky and I grabbed a seat at one of the tables in the middle
of the room, about half way back from the stage. We decided to go
get some drinks from the bar and some appetizers to munch on
before the show started. Angela and Ricky both ordered a beer, I
ordered an ice tea.
Are you crazy? Angela spat.
What I asked not understanding why she said that.
We are in a club, with a bar, and you have a fake ID and you’re
ordering ice tea? She retorted. Babe we came here to have fun
loosen up a little she said to me. Give her a bud light she said to the
bar tender.
After getting our drinks and food, we made our way back to our
table. We sat down and talked amongst each other while waiting for
the show to start. Once the announcer came onto the stage everyone
started to cheer. Okay people tonight we have to amazing band in the house. The
opening act is a local band called Grey Daze, they will be followed by
the awesome Limp Bizkit. The crowed went insane at the sound of
their name.
Omg I managed to choke out, you did not tell me that Limp
Bizkit was going to be here. How the hell did you manage this
Angela? I asked amazed.
Well let’s just say I have a wonderful boyfriend who really loves
me she responded, smiling and giving Ricky a kiss on the cheek.
Thank you so much guys, I replied. Ricky I appreciate this more
than you will ever know.
Hey don’t think me he said, this was Angela’s idea, I just helped
out with the cash to make it happen. She said you needed a night out
to clear your head, so here we are.
All of a sudden we heard a guitar start to play, making us
instantly stop talking. We all peered up to the stage to see what all
the hype was about this band Grey Daze. As they came out onto the
stage I choked on my sip of beer almost spitting it out.
Are you okay? Angela asked concerned.
Roxie? She yelled.
Oh yeah, I’m sorry I responded. I’m fine it’s just… Well that is
Chester I said not taking my eyes off him.
The Chester? She asked. Your Chester, as in the mystery boy
turned best friend from hot topic.
Yes Angela that Chester, I managed to choke out. I knew he was
in a band but I didn’t realize they were actually this popular. He never
told me the name of his band only that he was in one I continued.
Maybe he really has been busy I thought. I mean if they were
practicing getting ready to open for Limp Bizkit and all. It’s not like
opening for a band like that is a little thing, actually this was a huge
thing.
I sat there quietly watching them perform, they were actually
quite good. Chester is actually a great singer, I have never heard anything quite like his voice. You could hear so much raw emotion
when he sang, it was absolutely beautiful. I could listen to him sing
all day I thought to myself. Why am I doing this to myself, like that
would ever happen. I know I can’t have him in that way so I need to
quit doing this to myself. But God it’s so hard, seeing him up on that
stage looking so sexy. He was wearing baggy blue jeans and a
Muscle tank. His hair was short and blonde. He wasn’t wearing his
normal glasses, so you could see his eyes perfectly. HE had a spiked
collar around his neck and a single hoop in his lip. I felt like I was
going to die staring at him. After a while he spotted me in the crowed
staring straight at him. I quickly looked away trying to regain my
composure. I should not be looking at him like that, that is not the
way you look at a friend I thought. I finally regained my composure
turning back towards the stage, this time without my jaw hanging to
the floor. He noticed me looking again and gave me a sexy smile
almost like he was teasing me. I voice broke me from my deep
thoughts.
Roxie, Hello to Roxie, Angela said gaining my attention. Girl I get
he looks good but you can’t keep staring at him like you’re going to
eat him, she laughed. It’s just a tad bit creepy she snickered.
I know, I really don’t mean to but damn he looks so good
tonight. Not to mention his voice has me in a trance at the moment, I
replied.
We continued watching the show for about 45 minutes until
Grey Daze got done with their set and came off of the stage. The
announcer said there would be a 15 minute intermission before Limp
Bizkit took the stage. I watched closely as Chester walked off the
stage and went straight to the bar. He ordered a beer and a shot of
some type of liquor. I wasn’t sure what king but it appeared to be
some sort of bourbon. Once the bartender filled the shot glass,
Chester picked it up and slammed it down chasing it with his beer.
Then he said something else to the bartender. The bartender sat
down to more shot glasses on the counter and filled them both up
with the rich brown liquid. Chaz turned and smiled at me, picked up
his beer bottle and the two shot glasses and headed towards my table. When Angela realized he was heading over her and Ricky got
up and excused themselves. She said they were going to get some
more drinks.
They didn’t have to run off just because I came over, Chaz said.
They didn’t they just decided to go get some more drinks before Limp
Bizkit starts, I replied. So what have you been up to? I asked him
already knowing what he was going to say.
Well, I have been pretty busy this week with the boys getting
ready for this show. It was a pretty big one for us, I mean who gets to
open for Limp Bizkit, He said excited. We have been busting our ass
making sure this show would be perfect he continued. I’m sorry I
haven’t had a lot of time to talk this week. Are you still doing okay?
He asked.
Yeah, I’m fine. Everything is great at Angela’s I replied to him. It
was her idea to get me out of the house to have some fun tonight,
she thought I could use it. I cannot believe she was able to keep a
secret for almost a week, especially not about getting to see limp
bizkit, I continued.
You guys were amazing BTW, I had no idea you could sing like that. It
is unlike anything I have ever heard.
Well I’m glad you enjoyed the show, he said. We have them
quite a bit, you will have to come see us play again sometime.
Anyway I figured since I haven’t seen you all week, maybe we could
chill a bit tonight. If you want to that is, and if it’s okay with your
friends I don’t want to upset them or anything.
Not at all Chaz, I replied. I’m sure Angela and Ricky would be
thrilled if you hung out with us. They should be back soon with some
more drinks I laughed.
Well alright then, he said pulling up one of the chairs sitting
down next to me. How about a shot? I got you one while I was at the
bar getting mine. I figured maybe you would do one with me.
Well normally I don’t really drink, but since you are the one
asking sure, I said giggling, I took the shot from Chester, and simultaneously we both
slammed it back. My face going funny when I felt the burn from the
whiskey go down the back of my throat. Chaz just looked at my
reaction and chuckled a bit. He sat there with the cutest smile on his
face looking me straight in the eyes.
You going to be okay? He asked me.
Yeah I’m good, I think I said giggling some more.
God I am like a giddy little kid around him, when did this
happen? All of a sudden I am shy and giddy around him, he has
never affected me like this before. I was positive my cheeks were red
from blushing so much. Angela and Ricky made their way back to the
table bringing more drinks for everyone. I guess they had already
assumed Chaz was joining us because they brought him another
beer as well.
So you must be the infamous Chester? Ang Asked Chester.
That would be me, the one and only He replied
Roxie has told me a lot about you she continued.
All good things I hope? Chaz questioned.
Yep she told me all about how you helped her out at the mall,
and about you bringing Jessie food after work, and she also told me
that is was you and your dad that finally got her away from her mom!
She stated.
Yeah I helped her out but it was my dad and rick that did most
of the work on that one! He replied.
Well however it happened thank you, she is my best friend and
she doesn’t deserve to have to live like that. And now thanks to you
she doesn’t have to worry about it anymore.
It’s no problem really, he replied to her. I can’t really tell you
how it happened or why it happened, but I care a great deal for Roxie.
Getting her in touch with my dad was the least I could do to try and
help her out of the situation. Luckily even though my dad couldn’t
really help her, he had a couple of really good friends that were able
to. We all sat there talking and carrying on until Limp Bizkit took
the stage. We all went silent and watched the band as they started to
perform. The show was great, everyone in the club was super hyped. I
have to say I think everyone was bummed when it ended. Between
Ricky and Chester going after rounds of drinks multiple times each,
we had all drank quite a bit. I know I at least had four beers and 6
shots myself, which is crazy because I never drink alcohol. Ricky and
Chester drank twice as much as me and Angela. It would be putting it
lightly to say we were all wasted. After the show was over we
continued to sit and talk, that is until Angela passed out on Ricky’s
shoulder sitting on one of the couches in the VIP section we ended
up moving to after the show.
Well I guess I better get her home, Ricky Stated talking about
Angela. I believe she has had a bit too much to drink. Are you ready
Roxie? He asked me
Well I am having so much fun, but since Angela is crashed out I
guess we better get going. She needs to get in bed, I stated.
You know you guys could head home, and Roxie could hang out
with me a little longer if she isn’t ready to go home, Chester
commented. I can always bring her back to the house when she is
ready to go home. You know me I won’t let anything happen to her, I
promise Chester continued.
Well if that’s okay with Roxie its fine with me Ricky said,
awaiting my approval. I shook my head yes, Ricky said goodnight as
he carried a drunk Angela Bridal style out to his car. Chaz and I
walked outside with him to help get Angela into the car. Chester also
wanted to have a smoke before we went back inside. I waved
goodbye to Ricky as he pulled out of the parking lot and made his
way back to Angela’s.