Save Me From Myself

Impress Me

Taylor gave me a shpeal this morning about being quieter when I came back in from breaking curfew. He said he didn't care if I came back at 3a as long as I was 'silent as a fucking mouse' his words not mine. I agreed and apologized again.

God I wish I could smack him upside the head, but I need to keep a low profile. So grinning and baring it is something I've got to get used to.

Taylor headed out early with Finn and Gage, so I took the opportunity to enjoy some me time. Started off with a facial, then an impromptu concert for Taylors bikini model calendar and now I'm hear lounging on my stomach enjoying a good book.

Im starting to feel hungry though. I had skipped breakfast and it was already lunch time. Putting my book to the side, I hopped up and threw my shoes on. Then the routine of putting in my headphones and throwing up my hood. Locking my dorm room behind me, I started heading towards the cafeteria.

The tables were crowded so I opted to eat outside. It was a rare clear day and I wanted to enjoy it a little. Finding a spot behind the building, on a nice grassy hill, I sat down and ate my lunch. Listening to the music of nature. The birds chirping and wind blowing through the trees. Once I finished, I decided to head back to my dorm.

Except there was one major issue. When I got to the door, I realized that I did not have my key. Racking my brain for where it may be, I realized it was safe on my desk inside. Well fuck. Pounding on the door I called out for Taylor. No answer. I tried again. Pressing my ear to the door. Still nothing. Double fuck.

Pulling out my phone I called Taylor. We exchanged numbers for this reason exactly. Except he wasn't answering. Triple fuck. Next I tried Finn. After the second try he picked up.

"Hey Dan! What can I do for ya!?" He said happily.

"Finn, do you know where Taylor is? I locked myself out of the dorm room." I explained.

"Oh that sucks dude. But yeah I know where he is. He's with me. We're in the music room. Head over and we'll getcha sorted." I said thank you and then hung up. Quickly heading over to them.

When I got there, I knocked on the door. There was no answer. So I knocked again louder. This time Gage opened the door, looking his usual self of 'fuck off'. I greeted him with a smile and asked where Taylor was. He rolled his eyes and pointed towards the recording booth.

Taylor was inside the booth talking to Finn about something through the mic when I walked over. I tapped on Finn shoulder, he turned to me and smiled.

"Alright man take 5, Dans here." He told Taylor through the intercom.

Taylor walked out looking annoyed. "Thanks for interrupting, I was just starting to get into it. Next time try not to forget your key." He said while dropping his key onto the top of my head.

"Not like I was interrupting anything important. I bet you can't even sing." I retort under my breath without thinking.

"Excuse me? What did miss goodie good just say?" He bit back.

Annnd I've had enough. "I said it's not like you were doing anything important because you probably suck!"

He just raised an eyebrow and smirked. "You'll be eating your words in a minute"

"Impress me Taylor. If you can." I challenge. He winked at me and walked back into the booth.

I turn to Finn then "Is he actually good?"

He smirked saying "Just watch and find out for yourself." while setting up the beat on the computer.

I turned my eyes back to Taylor who was setting the headphones back onto his head. He nodded, gave Finn a thumbs up and Finn began a countdown.

3. 2. 1.

The first time he opened his mouth, my jaw dislocated it was open so far. He glanced over and saw my reaction, winking. Clearly I severely underestimated him. I glanced to Finn and he was grooving, adding in different effects here and there.

When I looked back to Taylor he was really getting into it. His eyes shut and his hands on his headphones. The only word that came to mind was 'amazing'. Then my hormones smacked me and the word was 'so hot'. Ok that's two words.

I may not believe in love anymore but I can still appreciate a hot guy. And right now Ryland was down right scorching. Even the lyric choice worked. It was douchy but worked.

He realized I was watching him by the third "call me a thief" and I swore I saw his eyes darken, become predatory. Like a jaguar spotting it's prey. It made me shiver. I was totally sucked in. Not able to take my eyes off of him.

When he was done. He stepped out of the booth, walked up to me, looked me dead in the eye and said "Did I impress you?"

I had to swallow before speaking not trusting my voice to come out even "That was decent. But I've heard better." I lied. That was down right perfect.

He stepped back, annoyed "Yeah well what would you know. I bet you sound like trash." He sneered.

I didn't feel like arguing, so I shrugged. Put his dorm key into my pocket. Kissed Finn on the cheek and said "I'll be in the dorm until dinner. So if you want your key back you should get it by then" then walked out and closed the door behind me.