House Valentine (GxG)

Chapter 11

   Rebecca and I walked into Twist, which was closed for tryouts today. We joined Blake, Kat, and Bailey, who were sitting on a few chairs in front of the stage.

   A barstool and bass sat in the middle of the stage.

   After the greetings, I looked at Blake. "How many people showed?"

   "Twenty or so."

   I nodded, sitting back in my chair. "Well, let's get this show on the road."

   Blake nodded, calling out for the first audition.

   A tall, skinny guy about our age walked onto the stage.

   "Hi. What's your name?" Blake asked.

   "Tony." He replied.

   "Whenever you're ready, Tony." Blake replied.

   Tony nodded and took a seat, resting the bass in his lap. After a few short breaths, he started playing a soft tune.

   After he finished, he looked at us.

   Bailey smiled. "That was great, Tony, we'll get back to you if we think you're a good fit."

   He smiled and thanked us before exiting the stage.

   A few good auditions and a few bad ones later, a shy girl with dark hair walked on stage. She gave us a small wave.

   I smiled at her. "What's your name?"

   "Alice." She replied, rubbing her arm.

   "Nice to meet you, Alice, you can start whenever you're ready." I replied.

   She nodded and picked up the bass, placing the strap around her shoulder. After a minute she started strumming a familiar riff.

   I smiled and bobbed my head to the song, noticing Kat tapping her foot. Bailey closed her eyes and smiled, moving her fingers across an imaginary guitar.

   Suddenly, she stood up, raising her hand. "One second, Alice." She said, jumping up on stage and grabbing her guitar.

   She plugged it in and glanced at Alice. "Start from the top."

   Alice gave her a small smile before starting the riff over. Bailey soon joined in, adding a little flair to the song.

   I leaned over and whispered to Kat. "They sound great."

   She nodded. "I think she's the one."

   I glanced back at the stage, waiting for them to finish.

   When they did, our small group stood up and clapped.

   "That was great, Alice." I said.

   "You have some serious skill." Kat added.

   Alice blushed. "Thanks."

   Bailey put a hand on her shoulder, looking at us. "I don't know about you guys, but I think she's it."

   Kat and I shared a quick glance and smile.

   "She's in." I said.

   Alice smiled at me. "Seriously? Oh my god. Thank you, guys. How can I repay you?"

   We laughed.

   "Just keep playing like that." Kat said.

   She nodded. "You got it."

   She gave Bailey a quick hug before jumping off the stage and pulling Kat in for a hug, then me.

   I chuckled. "Welcome to the band."