Chapter 1: Drowning (Ashleigh's POV)
She had put up the announcement on Facebook, 'Anyone seventeen and older that knows how to play guitar, do you want to join a band? I will accept guys, but preferably girls.' I had dreamed about the day but I never actually thought it would happen. I packed up my gear and took the money that I had saved up to buy a plane ticket to Los Angeles. I was eighteen at the time and had been on my own since the summer of '13. When I arrived in L.A., my first thought was to sight-see. I remembered then that the reason I was in the 'City of Angels' was for Lexus. I took a taxi to her house. Her address had been posted with her status.
When I managed to arrive at my destination, I felt nervous and scared. I fought back the butterflies building in my stomach and made my way up to the front door. Scanning my surroundings, I took in the view of the house. It was bigger than I had expected, but it wasn't too massive. I rang the doorbell and stood very still. She answered the door after a few seconds. "You're here for the auditions, right?" she asked, her voice like liquid gold in my ears. I nodded slightly. "Come on in!" she exclaimed with a smile.
She led me to her living room, which was lightly decorated. "What's your name, sweetheart?" she asked me. "Ashleigh; Ashleigh Marie Luna…," I said softly, shyness playing in my tone. "Hi, Ashleigh. I'm Lexus Amanda and I'm excited to hear what you've got." She sounded ecstatic, as if I had already won her over. "Well, I can play guitar, bass, and drums, but I sing too…," I whispered. She nodded and I continued, "I chose Reprobate Romance, but I'm not sure if you want me to do it or not." She responded, "Well, I'd like to hear it, so whenever you're ready, you can begin." I pulled out my guitar and started the song.
You show me hell in the most beautiful light,
Your lies disguised as alibis.
You know you're hell behind those beautiful eyes,
A feeling I can't fight.
We're just a falling star, we're just a broken seed.
And when an ocean parts, will you wanna sink our dreams?
I don't know what we are or what we'll ever be,
So listen when you feel your heart skip a beat.
You left me here without a breath or goodbye,
You never even tried.
You saw me then I was so perfectly blind,
A love I'll never find.
We're just a falling star, we're just a broken seed.
And when an ocean parts, will you wanna sink our dreams?
I don't know what we are or what we'll ever be,
So listen when you feel your heart skip a beat.
You just like drawing scars and leaving hope to bleed,
So if we fall apart, will I ever haunt your dreams?
I don't know who we are or what this means,
So listen when you feel your heart skip a beat.
Yeah, you said you felt the same, but now who's to blame.
Yeah, you said you felt the same, but then something changed.
Yeah, you said you felt the same, but now who's to blame.
Yeah, you said you felt the same, but then something changed.
We're just a falling star, we're just a broken seed.
And when an ocean parts, will you wanna sink our dreams?
I don't know what we are or what we'll ever be,
So listen when you feel your heart skip a beat.
You just like drawing scars and leaving hope to bleed.
So if we fall apart, will I ever haunt your dreams?
I don't know who we are or what this means,
So listen when you feel your heart skip a beat.
Her jaw dropped and she said, "Welcome to Blacklisted Me." My heart stopped as I heard those words and the tears started to fall as I was overcome with happiness. I almost stopped breathing and my whole body shook with emotion. She came over to me and wrapped me in a hug. "Hey, are you okay?" she inquired, worry apparent in her voice. I nodded slightly and took in her scent. She pulled away and smiled. "So, you'll move in tomorrow?" I looked up at her and nodded in response. She giggled and took my guitar from my grip and placed it on the table. She then led me upstairs to show me my room.
"This is our room. We have to share a bed since I only have one. I intended to keep Blacklisted Me as a solo act, but you're here now. If it bothers you, I can buy another bed…" I stopped her and shook my head. "It doesn't bother me, but I'm afraid that it'll bother you. I'm a lesbian and I've never actually shared a bed with anyone, but I don't want to cause any problems." She smiled. "You won't cause any trouble. I'm bisexual, so I really don't mind." My heartbeat quickened and I felt myself slipping from reality. She brought me back and asked, "Do you have a lot of stuff to get from your hotel or…?" I shook my head and she grinned widely. "So you'll move in today?" I nodded and smiled. She ran down the stairs to pick up my luggage while I stood at the edge of the bed, waiting for her return.
As the day went on, she asked me simple questions about my background and my up-bringing. I answered with respect and dignity. Before long, it was dark outside and my stomach was empty. I giggled as it growled from hunger and looked up to find Lexus staring at me with an unreadable expression on her face. She blushed and went into the magnificent kitchen to cook dinner. I offered to help, but she insisted that she do it herself because I was her guest and she felt the need to cook for me. I complied and she smiled, obviously happy about getting her way. I sank into a chair and watched, her slender body rocking slowly to a song only she could hear. I observed her posture, my eyes lingering on her hips. I was so enveloped in my thoughts that I didn't notice that she had finished the food and was now sitting beside me at the table.
The meal that she had prepared looked fantastic and as I took my first bite, I was surprised to find that it lit my taste buds on fire. "Wow, Lexus… This food is simply amazing," I commented. She laughed and gave me a soft smile. "I'm glad you like it." We continued to eat in silence, the time passing by fairly quickly. When we were both finished, she got up and took our dishes to the sink to be washed. "How about you go on upstairs and get ready for bed? I've still got a few things to take care of so I'll be up in a little while." I nodded, respecting her wishes and made my way into our bedroom. I put on my pajamas, which consisted of a plaid shirt and a pair of boxers, and got into bed.