I was going to post this chapter yesterday, but this site wasn't allowing anyone to log in. For some reason it's working this morning. So here's a new chapter.
"What?" Corey asked, shocked at the whole situation, "Seriously? Kin, we need another member," Corey has never really liked our sound. He's always thought it needed something.
"That's what you keep saying," I responded.
"Is this the wrong time to come over?" Corey, Kon, and I looked toward the garage door to see Laney and her mother.
"It's not, come and join us," Corey said with a smile, "We were just talking about music," Laney's eyes widened.
"I play the bass," She told us and we looked at her, shocked.
"Really?" Corey asked and she nodded.
"It's been a while, but I was told that I was really good,"
"Laney, do you want me to get your bass for you? It's in the car," Laney looked surprised, but she nodded. Her mother came back with her instrument, "I'll see you later. Be careful," Laney nodded and took out her bass.
"So, hand me some music," She said with a sad smile.
The addition of Laney made us sound amazing. She was great for someone who hasn't played in a while. Now that we actually sounded better, Corey agreed to my plan to help the Kagami's. His father helped us plan the whole thing. The four of us went and put posters up around town. I couldn't wait for this concert. My heart was pounding with excitement. While I was putting one of the posters up I ran into one of Kim's friends.
"Are you joking?" She asked with a laugh, "You play?" I nodded as I taped one of the posters up.
"Yeah I do," I responded, "I play the keyboard," She frowned as she read the poster.
"Is this for Kim?" I nodded. The blue haired girl, at first, didn't say anything.
"We'll open up for you, if you'll play keyboard for us as well," I turned and looked at her. She smirked and held her hand out.
"I didn't properly introduce myself. I'm Carrie Beff, guitar player and main singer of the Newmans," The name sounded familiar.
"Kin? And Carrie?" I turned at the sound of Corey's voice. Carrie seemed surprised to see him.
"You're friends with Riffin?" She asked.
"And you know Beff?" Corey asked me. Laney looked as confused as I was.
"I didn't even know that you two knew each other," I responded.
"Yeah duh," Carrie responded, "My sister is best friends with his jerk of a sister,"
"I'm not even going to protect Trina," Corey responded. I counted the people that were here.
"Uh Corey," I changed the topic, "Where's Kon?" He looked around.
"Thought he was with you," I groaned and took out my phone. Carrie raised an eyebrow at my crappy pre-paid. I rolled my eyes and then dialed his number. He picked up pretty quickly.
"Hey bro," I started, "Where are you?"
"At Belchies!" I resisted the urge to face-palm myself. Why didn't I think he would be there? "I'm talking to a girl who plays the drums! Dude she's cool!" The only girl I knew like that was Konnie.
"Is her name Konnie?" At the mention of her friend Carrie glanced at me.
"Yeah. Do you know her?" I nodded, even though I knew my brother couldn't see me.
"Yep. Meetcha there soon bro,"
"Cool. Bye Kin!" Then Kon hung up. I looked at Corey and Laney.
"Guess we're heading to Belchies," I told them, "We can hang the rest later, since I need to speak to you about something,"
"I'll go with you guys," Carrie spoke. I had almost forgotten that she was there, "I was suppose to meet Larry and Konnie there," Corey didn't seem so excited about having Carrie come with us. Laney noticed and slowly took his hand. His face turned slightly red and he smiled at her.
"Okay then," He said, taking a deep breath, "Let's go," He started to walk, holding Laney's hand. Her face was redder than his. I tried not to laugh as I followed the weird couple. Carrie followed as well. We all walked in silence, everyone thinking about his or her own things. We soon got to Belchies where it wasn't hard to find who we were looking for.
"Hey Larry!" Carrie called, "And Konnie!" The two turned, smiles on their faces as their leader walked over, "What's shaking?" I, again, tried not to laugh. Who even said that anymore? Carrie noticed and rolled her eyes at me, "Laugh or don't laugh, loser. There is no between," She walked past me and sat next to Larry. He smiled at her when she did.
"Give me a minute," I told Corey and Laney before walking up to their table, "Hey Carrie, can I have your number so I can message you about the gig?" Larry seemed a bit jealous when Carrie responded.
"Sure, but your number is going under loser," I rolled my eyes as we switched numbers.
"Come on Kon," He waved bye to Konnie and then we left.
