These Notes We Play (Ereri)

Performance (2)

Levi's POV:

My day had been long and tiring and now I finally had a chance to do the thing I really loved.

Perform.

I met up with the band at the back of the bar we were playing at tonight. As everyone arrived I got out of my car grabbing my guitars out from the boot, we decided to play some acoustic songs tonight since we were playing in our home town. I really missed the comfort of home after touring for six months and was glad to be back and sleeping in my own bed.

"HIII Levi, the plan is go in have some food, set up, have some drinks, play the set and then have some more drinks after, sound, cool!!" Hanji shouted as she walked with us backstage.

"Yeah that's fine, do you really need to shout shitty glasses," I sighed as I sat down on the leather sofa placing my ankle on my knee.

"Seriously!! Levs you really need to lighten up this is awesome!!!" she shouted again as she sat near the small coffee table.

"Don't call me Levs!! It's Levi or nothing."

" Okay... Nothing!" she snickerd pushing her glasses up the bridge of her nose.

I glared at her, she is the bands assistant manager and has always been causing problems since the beginning. All of us were getting fed up of her seemingly constant cock ups, not only had she double booked us in a performance and a charity event in one day, she had also forgotten to book us a hotel on several occasions including when we were out of town performing for a high profile birthday. She is beginning to piss everyone off and we were considering demoting her. Don't get me wrong we all liked her and her 'quircks' which was why we didn't want to sack her but it is getting to the point where we need to give her less responsibilities.

She knows we've been considering it which is why she has been making sure not to make any more cock ups to prove to us she can do her job.

We all ate and headed onto the stage to set up we grabbed our gear and hooked all the wires up. Petra needed some help setting up her keyboard as always for one I was overjoyed that someone was smaller than me. I lifted the keyboard as she set up the stand I place it down and hooked the wires up for her she gave me a greatful smile as I returned to setting up my guitars and microphone. We all played a few songs to check the instruments were playing properly through the speakers. The bar opened at half past four so we had a good hour to make our final checks, I checked the lights while the others checked all the band merch was ready to go for the fans to buy when they arrived.

We returned backstage as people started pileing into the bar taking their seats and starting to drink. As if on que Hanji walked in carrying a tray with some beers and a vodka and coke for me. I refused to drink that vile piss water. I looked at the others as they enjoyed their drinks and grimaced.

"What is it Levi, you grossed out cause we're drinking 'piss water' as you described it last time," Eld chuckled as he finished off his drink.

"I don't understand how you can drink that it's gross I'm very happy with my vodka and coke thanks," I said after taking a sip from my drink.

Everyone laughed feeling the mood lighten. The backdoor opened revealing a tall blonde with massive eyebrows, everyone applauded his arrival.

"Wow your here, long enough shit Erwin," I joked and everyone laughed he gave me a look of are you serious.

"Yeah sorry I got stuck in traffic, its packed in there its gonna be a good night," he spoke taking a swig of the whiskey Hanji had gotten him.

We all got ready for the performance I grabbed a ripped T-shirt and leather jacket with our emblem on the back  from my bag. I put them on checking my looks in the mirror, messing my hair up a little bit, the jackets arms were cut off revealing my tattoos that littered my arms. Petra finished off applying her eyeliner and pink lipstick and stood to put on her perfume. We all followed suit spraying whatever manly scent we each liked making sure we wouldn't stink when we got off stage.

we all nodded at each other as we walked towards the stage. The lights instantly dimmed as I opened the door. I grabbed my guitar and threw the strap over my shoulder strumming the strings a few times getting everyones attention. Eld hit the drums a few times as well and the spotlights came on over us, the crowd began screaming and cheering.

"Hey everyone we have an awesome set ready for you tonight so let get started!" I spoke into the microphone before looking at the guys and nodding to start the song.
We opened with a fast paced song to get the crowd going.

"Cut me off from the rest of the world. Its my addiction, it turns me on," I sang playing my guitar quickly along with the beat. There wasn't any keyboard in this song so Petra always sang backing vocals to add an extra kick to it.

"It's oh-so quiet at my end of the world. Ban all the music, it's all gone wrong."

"This is, this is it. They're tryna take it from me. Got this, this is it. Won't let them take it from me. Play an illegal song, turn it up louder! Play and illegal song, turn it up louder!" I sang the chorus pulling my guitar closer to my body.

"There's a buzz in the air, I've been told. It's my affliction, been sick so long... Switching off all the noise I've been sold. Ban all the music, it's all gone wrong.." I dragged out the last note to let it echo through the bar I repeated the chorus as the song was bearing its end. Gunter played his guitar solo perfectly.

"This is, this is it. They're tryna take it from me. Got this, this is it. Won't let them take it from me. Play and illegal song, turn it up louder! Play an illegal song!!!" I finished slightly out of breath, the crowd exploded into cheers and screams chanting the band name, a small smile pinched at my lips as I looked into the crowd I thought I noticed my twin. They were sat with their boyfreind and another rather cute male looking up at me with a massive smile on his face.

The crowd died down and I nodded again as we proceeded with playing the next song. The set went on without a hitch. When we were done playing we siad our goodbyes to the crowd and walked off stage. We all rushed back to the lounge and found more drinks waiting for us on the table. I walked over and grabbed my drink downing it. I took a deep breath out and looked at my band all smirking or giggling.

"What?" I spoke my voice hoarse and throat sore.

"If you stopped belting out your lungs out every time your throat wouldn't hurt so much," Petra smiled.

I rolled my eyes, "we want to give the fans the real experience don't we. Then im going to sing it the same way we recorded it."

Everyone chuckled grabbing their drinks and I glared. I returned to my previous spot on the sofa and rested my hand over my eyes feeling worn out.

My phone started ringing in my bag and I grabbed it looking at the caller ID 'Twin' I quickly picked up.

"Yeah?" I spoke waiting for an answer.

"Hi, you guys were awesome tonight," my twin spoke delicately.

"Thanks I was sure I saw you and your boyfreind, who was the other cute guy you were with?"

"That's my friend, he loves you guys and your gay ass," I could audibly hear my twin smiling I rolled my eyes at her comment.

"Oh does he really? Do you want to come back here? It's been ages since everyone has seen you and bring your other half and your cute friend," I spoke nonchalantly.

"Yep" they popped the P just to annoy me, "okay see you in a mo Levi!"

"Okay Mikasa bye."

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Authors note

The song the band play is Ban all the Music by Nothing But Thieves this bands music will be featured in every WINGS! Performance

See you next chapter!!!