Living a Double Life (McLennon)

Chapter 4

*Paul's POV*

I woke up Monday morning with a bunch more comments on my post from yesterday. I decided to scroll through them for a few minutes and like a few. I'm going to go for a walk through the park later and live stream like I do every Monday at 1pm. It gave me the chance to answer questions and meet new people.

I got dressed and looked at my watch. It was half past 9am so I still had a little while. I decided to text John. I enjoyed messaging him last night and getting to know him more, he is quite interesting.

"Good morning John" -Paul

I sat on my bed and watched my phone. It took a few minutes but it had finally said my message had been read.

"Morning Paul, why are you up so early?" -John

I laughed to myself. I always woke up at around 9am on the weekdays.

"What do you mean? I always wake up at 9am" -Paul

"So you're one of those people I see. Well I usually wake up after noon when I don't have school." -John

"Well how about you get up now and we meet somewhere? I'd love to continue to get to know you! " -Paul

I was a little risky with that message but I don't usually get nervous and almost always ask things right out. It's true I do want to get to know him.

*John's POV*

I read that last message over and over again.

"Well how about you get up now and we meet somewhere? I'd love to continue to get to know you!" -Paul

We just met yesterday and he already wants to hang out? I mean I want to but I know Stu and my other band mates wouldn't be too happy with me. They really wouldn't be happy if they knew that I was kinda crushing on him..

I realized I had left Paul waiting for a response so I quickly typed back.

"Uh yeah sure, where would ya like to meet?" -John

He answered almost immediately.

"Meet me at the same church from yesterday? We could find a place to eat" -Paul

"Sounds good. Meet ya there in 20" -John

I got butterflies in my stomach. I jumped out of bed as quickly as I could and found a nice-ish outfit. Some blue jeans, a red shirt, and my shoes from the day before. I got dressed and ran into the bathroom. I brushed my teeth and gelled my hair again.

I grabbed my wallet and phone and hopped down the stairs and walked into the kitchen where Mimi was.

She put her hand on her chest and turned around to face me. "Oh John! You startled me. What are you doing up so early?" She looked at the time on the stove.

"Meeting me friend Paul and we're gonna grab something to eat." I smiled at her. "Gotta go!" I turned around and headed for the front door.

"Glasses John!" Mimi yelled to me.

I put them on and turned back to face her. She gave me an approving nod and I was off.

I usually took my glasses off but I didn't bother this time. I walked quickly to the church and sat down on the front steps. I scrolled on my phone for a few minutes before I saw a pair of feet stop in front of me. I looked up and saw Paul smiling at me.

"Hi there" Paul smiled and offered his hand to help me stand up.

I took it obviously and he helped me up.