A Stroke Of The Tash
chapter one :)
"I said no Amy! what part of that don't you understand?"
There's this gig tonight and Amy was supposed to be going with Michaela but yet again she stood her up and for some bloke that's she's only known for about five minutes.
"Please Ste? I'll get my dad to watch the kids overnight? I've been looking forward to this for ages! Pretty please with a cherry on top?"
I feel bad saying no but I've been working loads and I just want a night to myself; you know to chill out and relax, after the kids are in bed of course.
"I'll do all the housework for a month?"
She really wants to go. It's only because she fancies the drummer.
"No!"
"I'll wait on you hand and foot and do all the cooking for a month as well?!"
I like cooking so that's not really that much of a temping offer...
"No!"
"I'll do anything…please Ste?"
"I said no Amy!"
I felt awful, I didn't just say no, I shouted it at her; she didn't deserve that, but god she don't half go on!
"Okay, okay. Sorry for asking Mr grumpy gills *Amy doing her impression of Dory from finding Nemo* I'll just go by myself then.
She looked really gutted and I started feeling guilty, she has this way about her, she knows how to get a yes out of me. We've been through a lot together me and Ames.
"Go on then"
"What…you mean…you'll come with me?"
"Yeah I'll come with you"
My ears hurt from the loud scream that had just escaped from Amy's mouth. She then flung herself at me, giving me a bear hug that was getting increasingly tighter by the minute.
"Thank you Ste, I'll make it up to you!"
"Yeah yeah, we'll see"
It was nice seeing her happy and I felt great being the maker of that happiness.
"I'm going to get ready now…Ste…I'm so excited"
"But Amy, we've got ages yet and what about our Leah and Lucas? Have you even called your dad?"
She was already in the bathroom before I could finish talking to her, so I called mike and sorted out the arrangements with the kids. I was dreading this; I mean what band calls themselves "a stroke of the tash" they must be really shit. Alcohol might be the only thing that will get me through the night. Mike came and picked the kids up earlier than he said which was good in a way as Amy had only shown her face to say goodbye to them and I needed to get ready too. This drummer must be pretty hot if she's making all this effort. I'd showered and dressed and Amy was still getting ready…women!
"Hurry up Ames!" I shouted through to her.
"I'm just coming Ste"
About ten minutes later she emerged wearing a short red dress that fitted her perfectly. Her face was glowing, her make up looked absolutely stunning and she had curled her hair.
"Wow…you look amazing Amy"
"Do I really?"
"Yeah…I could fancy you myself!"
"Shut up!" she said giving me a playful shove.
I felt very underdressed now as the dark fitted jean's and green Shirt, although looked smart were nothing in comparison to Amy's dress. Still I wasn't out to impress anyone was I? We got the bus in to town and entered a pub/club called The Orange Tongue; I couldn't keep up with all these weird names. I'd say it was more of a club than a pub as it had a stage and a rather large dance area, they must be good as it was quite busy already and it was only just gone eight.
"Right let's get a drink Amy"
We got a couple of drinks and then found an empty table by the dance floor.
"What time will ya man be on?"
"Very funny…I wish and it's usually around nine"
I had to laugh, in all the time I'd known Amy I'd never seen her look as excited as she did tonight.
"I bet you don't even know his name Ames"
"I do actually; I've been following this band for a while now. There are three of them, all Irish. Brendan who is the singer, Connor who is on guitar and Ciaran who is the drummer…my drummer"
"Amy he doesn't even know you exist"
"He might do…one day"
"Right Miss head in the clouds. I'm gonna get us a few more drinks, shots and that…it'll be like old times, yeah?"
Amy bless her she really did have the worst luck with men, as for me I just needed one. Although I knew I was attracted to men, I hadn't taken it that step further…still looking for the right one I guess. After a few more beers and one or two cinnamon Aftershocks, I started to not care where I was, as long as my best friend was happy, that was all that mattered.
"Ste they are coming on, quick lets push to the front"
Being dragged by Amy right to the front of the stage was actually quite fun, maybe it was the drink, I was feeling very light headed. The screams of girls filled the club and I looked around in amazement, it felt more like being at a concert than a dingy club. Amy looked ecstatic, the sight of her made me laugh out loud, but then I looked up at the man who was now stood at the front of the stage and my laughter ceased.
"Who is that Ames?" pointing to the lead singer
"Oh that's Brendan; he's a bit cocky that one but the women love him"
"Yeah…I can see why"
Wow.…just wow. Brendan the singer=yummy, I wouldn't mind some of that. He starts to sing but I don't hear what he is singing, I am totally transfixed on him. He is very attractive, well-proportioned and being hot radiates from his ever pour. His facial features are strong; he eyes are wide, blue in colour and not just regular blue, they are get lost in your eyes blue. Then I look at his mouth, his lips are pink and full and above his top lip he has a thick moustache that just looks sexy as fuck. I can now see why they are called "a stroke of the tash" because looking at him that's all I want to do. I want to stroke his tash over and over and over…whoops I think I've had too much to drink.
I can't stop looking at him, I'm glad he hasn't noticed, how embarrassing would that be. He's wearing a white tee and blue jeans that have rips in, I can see bits of flesh and it makes my mouth water. His hair is dark and short, but longer on top and spiked up. I'd definitely love some alone time with him, he is lush.
After a while I think I join in with the screams, I couldn't tell you what they played like, although I'm sure they're good, but him, well, I could describe every bit of him easily. My trance like state was broken as the band made their way backstage for a breather.
"So Ste what do you think? They are so good aren't they?"
"Yeah he's okay..."
"He?"
"I mean...they, they are okay. I'll get us another drink!"
I walked over to the bar and wondered what the fuck that was all about. Amy might not be the only one with a little crush; I didn't even see the drummer, too busy looking at the gorgeous singer. Must cool down, I think I'm having a hot flush just thinking about him…mmmm.
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