[[[all of your flaws]]] [[[part i]]]

18.

I couldn't help but laugh as we were sardined together on the tube ride. I'd hoped she wasn't too bothered by my sweaty arm pits resting on her shoulders. It would all be over in a few stops time and we could get off and find somewhere to eat.

I was actually looking forward to spending some time with her. I would be in the studio for a few hours but most of that time was spent waiting for things to be set up and playing with buttons. We found a greasy spoon near the tube station and I ordered two big breakfasts. I watched her eyes grow wide when they arrived minutes later, the plates bursting with sausages, bacon, tomatoes, eggs and toast.

'Woah.' She mouthed. She tucked in happily and even managed to finish it, leaving me trailing behind with plenty of leftovers.

'Morning Daniel.' A guy greeted us as we entered the place I called my office. I rolled my eyes. Mark knew my full name wound me up. 'Whos this then?' He nodded towards Lily, stood quietly by my side. I hadn't thought this far ahead. How would I introduce her to people? I certainly couldn't tell him the truth. Hey, this is some random girl I met on a train and she lives with me now. I knew my friends wouldn't understand.

'This is my friend Lily, thought I'd come and show her what I did for a living.'

'Hello Lily.' He held out his hand to her and she hesitated before shaking it. Though she seemed comfortable with me, I realised maybe she wouldn't with anyone else yet. 'So, we've got some today's lines all ready to record and hopefully some backing music. Any luck with finding instruments yet?'

'I've handed out some flyers and my friends friend is interested in keyboard, it's just bass and drums I'm struggling with.'

'You'll find them, don't worry.' Mark said. 'Can you sing or play an instrument?' He asked Lily. I could see the words on her lips but she made no sound.

'Tone deaf.' I joked. Mark made a confused sort of laugh and turned around. Lily whispered 'thanks' behind his back. I smiled reassuringly.