In Another Universe

Friday 18:57 Behave

 When, a few days ago, Charlotte finally announced the theme of the party, "Rock n Roll" by the way, he didn't expect to see her show up this early before the party to set up her decorations. Posters, old vinyls, glow sticks, and other things she got from God knows where, including spotlights that she definitely took from the drama club's material. She helped Evie set up the TV to do karaoke, which came with one of the microphones and its stand from the club. Even her food was somewhat themed. It seemed like crazy effort for a small party like this.

Once all was perfect for her, she excused herself to go put on her costume. Evie decided to do the same, even though, for Charlie, she kind of always looked like a rockstar. He went to his room and put on his own costume. He wasn't planning on putting a lot of effort on that, maybe mess his hair a little and put on a leather jacket but Evie was uphold at the idea. She found him an old ripped t shirt, and lent him a pair of her Doc Martens. He was already regretting the technic she gave him to put volume in his hair, it felt painful just at the thought of brushing them again. Then, he couldn't help but laugh as Evie, in costume, helped him put a temporary tattoo on his neck, as well as some light eyeliner, which he wouldn't describe as a good experience.

"Heyo, rockstar!" She said with laugh after taking a few steps back to look at him.

"Have you seen yourself!?"

"Indeed I have and I raise you a better rock star." She turned on herself to showcase her costume, temporary tattoos, grunge makeup, distressed jeans and her custom red leather jacket. He had never seen her brown hair other than in a bun or loose but it looked great in this voluminous mess. She was right, he couldn't deny that she was a better rockstar. She even had her electric guitar, waiting for her in the corner. Maybe he could borrow her tambourine, or would that look ridiculous?

Around 7:30, people started coming in, and that included Lea. He knew she was here the moment she passed the door since Evie nudged him with a snarky smile. So he had little choice but to go talk to her or his flatmate would have made a run for it, which was the last thing he wanted. No need to give either of these the occasion to be more invested.

She looked pretty, he thought. Objectively, she was pretty. It was probably the first time he saw her with her hair down, and that complimented her face well. Costume-wise, she looked more like a rock fan than a rock star but, you know, that was still in the theme. What he didn't plan was she purposefully did that.

"Yeah I was right!" She said with a large, excited smile. "Look, you're the rock star and I'm your groupie!"

Charlie laughed, while scratching his head, which he regretted when came time to pull out his fingers from his hair. They both talked, about their day, nothing really interesting. Fortunately because Charlie wasn't really paying attention. Isaac wasn't here. Yet, but Charlie was still constantly looking for him around the room.

"I'm glad Charlotte chose that theme, it's perfect and the music that goes with it is even better," Lea said, taking a beer.

"Rock?"

"Yeah. It's just the best. What do you listen to?"

"Rock too."

"Really? We should exchange music recommendations then!"

He nodded with a slight smile but it made him a bit sad. They would probably get along quite well, if she wasn't so interested in having a relationship with him. Or if he was interested in having one with her. They had similar music taste and from the few discussions they've had, they have a similar humour. But different goals for what was going on between them.

While he was lost in his thoughts, she kissed him on the cheek to bring him back to earth. It made him jump and he met eyes with a smug Evie. He passed his arm around her shoulders, which seemed to make her happy.