Dreams

Ch 4: Late Night At The Beach

After a few days I finally returned to the beach. Not expecting to see them again. I went to the beach around 8:30 pm so I decided to drive today. Because I had to go to the story and get some snacks before I went back to the beach. Once I got there I brought my guitar with me.

  A big group of people walked past me. 11 people walked past me. I pulled my guitar out of my truck along with my beach bag and a blanket. There were fire pits scattered around the beach. A few of them were only 70 feet away from eachother. The group of 11 people sat at one as I sat at the other. We were about 70 to 100 feet away from eachother. As the sun set I built a fire and sat around it.

  That big group of people did the same. Once the sun had set completely and the night was here they started danicing and singing along with their music. Drinking and eating and just having fun. I couldnt help but laugh. Their happiness was contagious. Seeing them that way made me smile. Made me miss my friends back home. We used to do that all the time.

  I started playing my guitar and looking out over the water. Their noise died down the later it got. After sitting alone for an hour listening to my fire playing on my guitar singing songs. I work on the next cover im releasing. I started playing the chords to Nose On The Grindstone by Tyler Childers. I love that song.

I was so into this song working on the chords and singing along with it I hadnt noticed when their music had shut off. When I stopped singing for a moment because my phone had a text notification from my mom. I noticed how quiet it was. I had looked around and noticed that everyone in that group was looking at me.

Text Conversation~

Momma Bird: hi baby bird. How are you tonight?
Me: was doing okay. I was working on a cover to release and everyone on the beach tonight is looking at me. And coming towards me right now.
Momma Bird: what were you singing? What were you playing?
Me: Nose On The Grindstone by Tyler Childers
Momma Bird: good song. You'll be okay. Just remember to take a deep breath. Text me when youre home. Chirp chirp.
Me: chirp chirp

After my last message to mom I look up to see Bryan and Chris sitting down. "Uh... Im sorry..." I instantly apologize. "For what?" Chris asked. "I didnt mean to disturb you." I say gripping my guitar tighter. "Its okay. I love your voice. Its so beautiful." One of the men say. The others agreeing with him.

  "What song was that?" One boy asks. One I never seen before. "Nose On The Grindstone." I say. "Can you play it again? Can you join us over there?" A girl I can only assume is Heidi. (Like I said. Im not good with names.) "Uh.. I-I guess." I say getting up. "Ill be over after I put out the fire and take my things to my truck." I say as they nod and walk away. I put everything in my truck besides my guitar of course.

Soon I return to the group of people. Sitting in a spot around the fire. They had moved 4 picnic tables to surround their fire. I sat by two handsome blue eyed men.

I started playing again keeping my eyes on the fire. Singing the song. Soon the atmosphere around us became relaxed. Heidi and Mel, (the only other females) layed their heads on the shoulder of the man next to them. I looked around at everyone to see smiles on their faces and soft eyes looking back at me.

After the song ended I played another one. This time I played Follow You To Vergie. Also by Tyler Childers. After that song was over I stopped. Not knowing what else to play. "Why did you stop?" Mel asked looking at me sitting her head up off of Zachs shoulder. "I dont know what else to play." I say looking at her. "Do you know Feathered Indian?" He asks me. The one I dont know. I nod excitedly because I love that song. "Can you play it?" He asks. The one ive never seen before. "Of course." I say shooting him a sweet smile.

I play the song and everyone leans back listening. I dont know why but I love doing this. Sitting by a fire singing to a small group of people. After I sing that song I go straight into the next one. I know Im Not The Only One. By Sam Smith. After that song I sing a few more. Losing track of time I keep singing. For a few hours I sang.  Stopping after a song to take a drink.

I finally stop playing and yawn. "What time is it?" I ask after I yawn. "Uh.. Its 3:26 am." Mel said checking the time. "Wow." I say as I start to play some chords without singing. Ive been here for 7 hours singing for 6 and a half. "Yeah. Its late." The strange man said. After realizing how late it was I decided that Id finally go home. "Tonight was nice." I say still playing soft chords. "Yeah. We need to go guys." Mel said clapping her hands causing everyone to jump then laugh.

"It was nice to play for y'all tonight." I say. Getting up to go back to my truck I give everyone a hug and say my good byes. "Ill walk you back." A handsomd brown eyes man said. "Okay." I say nodding. Me and him are walking back to my truck. Once we get there I put my giutar in the case in the back and talk to him for a while. "Chris? Right?" I ask hoping im right. He nods and I feel relieved. "You are amazing. Your voice is so beautiful." He said. I say thanks then we keep talking.

I walk to the back of my truck and he follows me. I sit the tailgate down and we sit and talk for a bit longer. "So. What are you doing tomorrow?" He asked. "Uhh..." I think for a minute.  "Nothing." I say realizing that I have nothing to do. "Would you want to come over tomorrow?" He asked. "We are having a party for the newest member of Dream LA." He explained. "Oh cool. Who is the newest member? And whats Dream LA?" I ask confused.

"The newest member is Daruis. Hes the one who asked if you could play Feathered Indian. And Dream LA. Is the whole group. You sang for and to Dream LA tonight. We are famous on tiktok and we are a big creator group." Chris explains. "Oh. Okay. I gotcha now." I say understanding a bit of what and who Dream LA is now.

"So what time do you want me to come over tomorrow?" I ask changing the subject back to the party for Darius. "Come by around 8. And can I get your number?" He asked. I nodded and we swapped phone and saved numbers. "Thanks." I say giving him a hug. We got off of the tailgate and he opened my truck door for me. "Thank you again." I say. Chris smiled and said youre welcome. "So polite." I say as he shuts my truck door for me. Chris blushed a bit. Which I thought was cute.

"Ill see you tomorrow around 8." I say leaving. He stood there waving me off not walking away until I drove off. When I passed by the vehicles they came in I honked my horn and waved to them. When I got home I started water for a shower. I got a message about 15 minutes after I got home. I was two minutes from getting in the shower. "What is it with people texting and calling me when im about to shower?!" I exclaim to myself. It was from Chris.

Chris ❤:
Hey. Zach said he wants to talk to you so I gave him your number. I hope thats okay.
Me: Of course! Thank you for letting me know. Just dont hand it to anyone outside of Dream LA.😂
Chris ❤: of course not. Zach also said hed message you later. Get some sleep. Ill see you tomorrow. Good night Skylar.
Me: Good night Chris. See you later.

I finally took a shower without getting interrupted. I went to bed that night feeling happy. Proud of myself.

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A/N:

What do y'all think so far? Please comment and tell me what you think. Im open to honesty. How do you think the party is going to go? Should I keep updating this story? It is a good story? Do you hate it?