vacation

part fourteen- im so successful!

MITCHS POV
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scott and i lay in the car undressed and buzzing with after-sex while looking at the stars through the window. The sky is dark and skattered with beautiful constellations. Ive never really been into astrology but it's beauty makes me want to learn all about it. I am reminded of the night scott and i were in his backyard as he was pointed out the big dipper. My chest feels warm and fuzzy when i think of it. Finally, scott decides to drive us to his place before it gets too late. I dont want to leave this moment but im honestly very tired and i need the rest.

I havent slept at home in days; i dont think i want to. Ive stopped by to feed wyatt and ive been bringing more of my things over to scott's. His house feels more like home then my own and at this point; maybe my own rent is going to waste.

We sleep in his cozy room that i love so much. We cuddle and wrap our arms around eachother and i listen to the buzz of the fan. And i think for a long time. I reflect on everything thats happening and what could happen in the future. What i want to happen. I picture me and scott holding hands in the streets of paris. I picture austin taking avanguard photos of me wearing interesting clothes in fancy hotels. I imagine me and scott selling out shows together and doing interviews on live tv. And i fall asleep smiling and filled with hope.

The next morning i wake up and i go shopping with Austin. Its great being able to finally afford clothes that ive always wanted. We take fancy photos in the streets and i post them on my organized-aesthetic Instagram account. Austin is a huge inspiration for me. Him being a creative director, i love having his help working on photoshoots and music. He really brings out the best side of me that i never thought I'd express. And im grateful.

I get a text from Aaron.

"Album's droppin in two days, how u feel? Very excited to get this one out there. Proud of u both. N pretty excited with the advertisement weve been getting out there. I have a feeling this is gonna change your life mitch. Youre incredible. "

And i smile wider than i think ive ever smiled before.

[2 days later]

SCOTTS POV
putting out a debut album sure is f*cking hard work. not only writing lyrics, the production, album cover, the business side of it...

but i realize how competley worth it(perfect) it was when i finally held the physical copy in my hand.

future friends- superfruit

The album name came to us quite easily- the band name, not so much. We had many many options but in the end- the felt so.... us. kinda fits the pop-iness, sound, and personality of the duo. and its perfect.

Mitch and i have tears welled in our eyes as we hug eachother tight. Me and mitch can not stop thanking both Aaron and Austin. We even decide to throw a little party in celebration.

Hours later, Me, mitch, kirstin, austin, a few coworkers, a few regualrs weve met at shows fill my house. Theres loud music filling my ears and multiple bottles of alcohol settling in my stomach. I feel good and free and happy and right. Also a little drunk.

MITCHS POV
parties are my guilty pleasure. I love having people drink and smoke and dance and sing around me. And god- i love alcohol and the way it makes me feel.

When im drunk time doesnt seem real. So I dance and scream the lyrics to my own songs until i pass put on the couch.

KIRSTIN POV
scott and mitch pass out on the couch. Im too drunk to drive home but i make sure everyone else does. I call people ubers because scott wouldnt want a dozen people sleeping at his house. I pass out on the couch next to mitch and i smile. He's sleeping but i enjoy just his presence.

...

...

"Kirstie? Kirstie? Wake up"

I am woken to scott gently shaking my shoulders. I suddenly wish i wouldnt have as soon as i feel the pounding headache in my skull.

I sit up as wipe the crust out of my eyes.

"Future friends has 60k streams on spotify"

Scotts smile is wide.

"Oh honey! Thats incredible"

"Weve posted the lyric videos on youtube....its only been 24 hours but they already have so many views...we're gaining subs like crazy....i could seriously cry"

I hug him tight, this is what hes always deserved.

MITCHS POV
i cant stop refreshing my phone. What is now superfruit's channel has almost 150k subs and future friend's streams are going up by the second. I am jumping with excitment the entire day.

The show were preforming at tonight is huge. We booked a popular but small venue and i want it to be perfect.

I slide on huge balenciagas, pants, and a beautiful silk gucci top and i am ready to go. I hold Scott's hand as we walk onto the stage and the crowd is the fullest its ever been. I look at scotts lit up eyes and hand him the mic.

"Welcome everyone. To superfruit"

[Applause]

"Lets get this show going!"

I hear my own heart beat in my chest and i sing with every ounce of my soul.