It's 9AM in the morning and Tyler has just taken a shower. He wraps a towel around is waist and while turning around, he glanced at the mirror. There was a face staring back. Short black hair and dark eyes. You could see he was exhausted even though it was the first stop of their tour. They had arrived yesterday and tomorrow they would leave again. It's the first show of eleven. He knew it would be hard, but he had to be there for his fans. Tyler also loved to play live music, he rather played his songs live then recording them in the studio. It gave him the feeling he was alive. The contact with the fans, scaring himself once a show, Josh pounding on the drums. He loved it.
Josh was still sleeping while it was almost 11AM. Tyler had ordered some breakfast and was waiting for him to wake up. He was excited to tell him the news. After weeks of discussing, the label finally agreed with their idea. Tyler was content he could finally realize it and couldn't wait to see Josh's face. A door goes open with a loud crack and the monster of Loch Ness steps out of the room. It's josh. His red colored hair is a mess and his eyes are closed. "Do you know where my shirt is?" Josh asks. He's shirt less and he knows I hate it when he shows up like that. He's just teasing me. As usual. Josh grabs a bagel and goes sit next to me. "So amigo what are the plans for today?" He has an annoying smile on his face. Again, teasing me. "We have to do a sound check and I have a surprise the label has accepted our request! We are allowed to use the new costums so we are trying them out after we sound check." Tyler knew Josh was scared for tonight even though he wasn't showing it. "It's okay buddy, I got it." They shared a smile and Josh stood up pointing at the bathroom.
I have goose bumps all over my arms the sound check is going well, Josh's new drums sound incredible and I can't wait to try out our idea. Our manager is content, we're allowed to leave. "Let's go eat some tacos" I say. "I'm actually in a pizza mood." Josh says with a grin. I put an arm around his shoulder and together we walk away.
It's 7PM and our show starts in an hour. The manager is screaming some details and we have to dress up. Josh is putting red eye shadow around his eyes and I'm coloring my hands black. It feels good. We are under the stage and we hear people shouting. The supporting program is performing on stage. I'm glad for that guy, he's lucky to perform in front of our fans. They are so sweet and accept every new member. I'm sure they will accept him. I see Josh turning his drum sticks around, he's super nervous. "Everything okay buddy? "Yes yes it's just..." He looks away. "What?" He looks shocked. "Eh nothing, come on let's go it's our turn. "He jumps from one feet to the other and runs away. I hear our intro playing and grab my beanie. It's show time.
We plop down on the sofa. "Good job guys" our manager smiles and closes the door after him. "So what do you want to do?" Tyler says while taking a new shirt and jeans out of the closet. "Eh I think I'm just going to take a walk." Josh is clenching his hands. He's avoiding my glance. "Okay, I'm going to take a shower. See you later?" Josh already left the van. So there he was in a strange city, His best friend and co band member was gone and he had no one else to talk to. Grabbing his clothes he slipped into the bathroom and took a long shower.
After eating some pizza Tyler had put on the TV. He was zapping brainless through all the different channels but nothing really interested him. He was thinking about josh. Where would he be now? Maybe he was meeting some new people. I hope he comes back soon. We are leaving early tomorrow. Maybe I should go search for him, he could be lost. But for Tyler even could think about what was the best thing to do, he fell asleep on the couch.