In Another Universe

Friday 21:33 All Of The Stars

The party was taking place near the school, but unlike Charlie first thought, not in the actual school buildings. It didn't matter that much, as long as he had an address, Google Map was here to help.

This prevented him to look like an absolute dumb-ass in front of Lea, who he picked up with the bus. Classic romanticism, Charlie. But, to be fair, he agreed to her idea of matching outfits. Green of course, to go with the St Patrick's theme of the party as an early celebration. Yet, it was the Ides of March and let's just say that Charlie was feeling more in the mood for the stabbing of Caesar than for leprechauns and shamrocks.

That was definitely the greenest Charlie had ever been. Lea had gotten them green plaid shirts, which he tuned down with a black pair of jeans but she decided to splurge into the green theme with an accordingly clover coloured skirt and knee-high socks. Maybe a little much. Oh but Charlie didn't plan the big, green leprechaun hat that Lea surprised him with. And which he, of course, had to wear as soon as she left her house.

Now, sitting down at a table, the hat was still on his head, and he hated it just as much as when he first put it on. He felt ridiculous. But, seeing Isaac's costume, that feeling went away at least a little, making him feel better. Emily had opted for a simple greenish outfit, which contrasted with Isaac's bright green dinosaur onesie. Charlie hadn't been able to stop himself from laughing upon seeing this, which seemed to make Isaac happy. He also brought his guitar, strapped on his back, that added ridicule to this eclectic outfit.

In the middle of the conversation, Isaac took his guitar on his laps, taking advantage of the fact that they were in a quieter area of the party. So much that they could almost just be on a double date, which Lea didn't miss to mention.

"Or I guess it would be if there wasn't so many people trying to avoid a headache."

"True..." Emily nodded. "Quite good observation. I'm glad we get so much along. Especially since Isaac mentioned Charlie a lot, so it's cool that we also can be friends, even though you're younger."

Charlie looked at Isaac at the mention of his name, but the later pretended not to have heard anything and continued according his guitar.

"Yeah, I'm happy too! We should do that another time." Lea said. "And I don't think age matter that much. But... wait, are you and Isaac the same age?"

"Yeah." Isaac answered, finally looking up from his instrument. "But don't ask her. She'll tell you I'm still here because music is a distraction."

"Don't put words in my mouth." Emily said, frowning. "It might not be the reason you failed your year, but it is the reason you're not paying attention right now."

"Yet, I answered the question, didn't I?"

Emily looked at him, clenching her jaw but decided it was better to leave it there. Lea met eyes with Charlie, and both seemed to ask themselves whether or not they should stay to third wheel this couple argument.

Probably to avoid fighting more, Isaac started to play a song, trying to stay quiet as not to bother others too much, even if they seemed to generally appreciate music other than just dubstep mixed with Irish traditional songs. Charlie leaned forward to listen to the melody, trying to ignore Lea who had just grabbed his arm and was trying to hug him. He was, however, surprised by Emily's total indifference to her boyfriend's music. She leaned back and started to drink slowly, looking around with a sigh.

Once Isaac was done with his song, Lea clapped, followed by Charlie. Isaac laughed and put down his guitar.

"Glad you liked it," He said, grabbing a beer can.

"Maybe you should calm down with the beer," Emily interjected.

"Oh because now you care about what I do?"