One More Time... || Trayce Thompson

6.1

Danielle -September 2018

God, band sucked today. Why do concerts bring out the worst in people? My instructor has become more and more of a dick each rehearsal that passes by. I know it's just constructive criticism, but I can't leave band everyday in a bad mood.

I sighed as I sat down with Chelsea and Bri.

"Bad band day...?"

"How'd you know?"

"Well, by your face, number one. And two, you're eating a salad for lunch."

"It was the closest thing that I saw. I didn't feel like waiting in line."

Danielle, 1:15 pm

Hi ❤️

I clicked on Trayce's name to FaceTime him.

"Hey beautiful. Aren't you in class?"

"Nah. I'm at lunch." I sighed.

"What's wrong?" He asked as he noticed the stressed out look on my face.

"Bad rehearsal today. I got chewed out 3 times today for mistakes that weren't even mine. And now, we have a mandatory sectional tonight."

"Oh, babe. I'm sorry."

"I just want this concert to be over."

I heard chattering in the background.

"Who's all there?"

"Joc, Corey and Woody."

"Is that Dani?" I heard Corey ask as he came into the frame. "Hi, Dani!"

"Hey Dani!" Joc yelled from across the room.

"Hi guys! Trayce was just telling me that you asked about me yesterday, Joc. I miss you guys so much!"

"We miss you too! Kiké keeps bugging him about when you're coming back." Joc chuckled as he appeared in the frame. "How's school? How's band? Trayce told me y'all have a concert coming up soon."

"Yeah, it's in a few days. Rehearsal went terrible today. I just can't wait for it to be over. My instructor gets his man period whenever we have concerts coming up."

He chuckled. "That stinks. But I know it's all worth it in the end. Make sure to have Trayce record it for me. I don't think I've ever heard you guys play before."

"Oh I will, definitely."

There was distinct shouting in the back.

"What's going on in there?"

"Oh, we're watching 'The Bachelor'. And it's getting good! Tonight's episode looks like it's going to be a good one."

"Y'all really watch that shit?" I chuckled as I had a look of disgust on my face.

"It makes Monday nights better!"

"I cannot believe it." I shook my head. "I can't believe that y'all are really watching this right now."

"Oh, and your 'Real Housewives' of every county isn't dumb either?" Trayce snickered as he panned the camera back to himself.

"Okay, first of all, my mom got me hooked on that show. And it makes great television, so how about that?" I stuck out my tongue.

"That's probably worse than 'The Bachelor' to be truthful."

I shook my head and rolled my eyes. "Whatever. Oh, I gotta go. Gotta get ready for this sectional that I don't want to go to!" I cheered sarcastically.

"Okay babe. Try not to stress over it. I'm sure you'll be fine once it's all over. I love you."

"I love you too." I smiled lightly. "Bye guys!"

"Bye Dani!" They all said in unison, before he hung up the phone.

I sighed and put my phone down on the table as I took another bite of my salad.

"Was that Trayce?" Chelsea asked.

I nodded as I took another bite of my salad. "He seems to calm me down every time I talk to him. Band is stressing me out."

"Why do y'all have a mandatory sectional tonight?"

"I don't know! We're doing fine! Those mistakes weren't even mine!"

"It'll be better once the concert is over."

"God, I hope. I can't stand getting yelled at for shit I didn't do."

"I know, it sucks. My lacrosse coach is always on our asses if we have bad days. But it's all worth it in the end, trust me. That's probably why we're the best in the state."

"I know, and I keep telling myself it's constructive criticism, but some days it's like enough, you know?"

"Oh, I know. 100%. But he's just pushing you to be the musicians he knows you are. You just gotta roll with the punches and take it."

"Yeah, you're right. I'm just grumpy. I ran out of coffee this morning."

"Oh god. That's not good."

"Yeah, I need to get some on my way home... oh wait I can't. Stupid rehearsal..."