Chapter 4: More Friends made

After our jam session, I noticed 2 other students talking to Mr. Gray. I then realized that it was Kate and Humphrey from my English class. They then noticed us at the drum set and decided to walk on over.

"So you weren't lying, you can play the drums." Humphrey says.

"I told you didn't I. Been playing since I was 10 and loved every minute of it." I chuckled

"Oh hey guys, how was your summer?" Hutch then adds on.

"Oh it was great, just came back from Cuba couple weeks ago." Kate answers

"Ah sweet."

"So Hutch I see you met the new guy, Jacob, was it?" Humphrey added.

"Yeah, we work together at KFC, been working now for a month but I also worked back when I was in Quebec."

"Yeah it's true and he's become one of our best cooks yet. Always a pleasure to work with him."

"Oh that's cool." Kate added whilst I just took the compliment he gave to me.

"Say what class do you have next?" I asked them

"Music" They both answered in unison. They then blushed which cause me to laugh.

"Just like us 4." Garth then pointed out.

"Well this music class is gonna be the bomb. Say Kate, back in English class, you said that you loved music. Do you play any instruments?" I asked since I already knew about the others instrument of choice.

"Oh I play guitar, been playing since I was 5. So about 12 years now."

"Oh shit, who's your major influence?"

"Kirk Hammett and Eddie Van Halen."

"Now that's a shout. Say can you play eruption?" Garth asks.

'If so, I might just get a massive boner' I thought to myself.

"Well I can give it a try" Kate then goes and gets one of the guitars are plugs it into the amp.

*Cue Eruption by Van Halen

During the first half of the song, I was just stunned. She was playing one of the best guitar instrumentals of all time and hasn't even missed a note. Then the famous tapping part came and at that moment I just stared along with Garth, Hutch and Humphrey in amazement.

She ends the song and I immediately just start bowing whilst giving the signature "I'm not worthy" chant, which caused every one to laugh.

"That was fucking amazing." Humphrey added.

"Aww thanks." Kate said blushing, which I then noticed. I didn't want to assume that they were dating yet, so I asked Hutch for some info.

"Dude, are they dating or something?" I whispered

"Honestly, I have no idea. From what I can tell, she has a crush on him and he does on her. They've also been friends since they were practically babies and yet neither have the courage to ask each other out."

"Ah."

"Another thing to point out is that they say they're just friends, but I've seen them hug for at least 5-10 seconds at a time, she kissing him on the cheek and even holding hands."

"Ok, well that's something to say the least."

The bell rings and class beings with the same old attendance, rules and then free time until the bell.

"Oh and I almost forgot to mention, we may or may have not filmed you guys jamming earlier. I hope you don't mind I share it to my friends." Kate says.

"Oh sure, I don't mind at all. Hell, I want people to see my talent for the drums."

"Oh ok good, just making sure, I had already asked Hutch and Garth earlier and they didn't mind."

"So who are these friends?" I asked since I was curious.

"Oh it's a few members of the cheerleading team. Humphrey also sent it to his other friends."

"Ah, wonder what they're gonna think?"

Just as I said that, Kate receives a message on her group chat and what she next surprised me.

"They all thought you guys were amazing and they said they want to come and see you play. They more or less want to meet you since you're new."

"Oh now that should be interesting." We both the laughed. Humphrey then came over to where we were hanging out.

"Yo Jacob, you think it would be cool that 3 of my friends come and meet you and see you play?"

"Sure, Kate's friends are gonna be joining them as well."

"Well alrighty then I'll just message them and we should be good for business."

Well damn, it isn't even lunch on the first day of school and I already have 5 new friends and about to meet potentially more friends and even put on a little drum show for people to see. Man school this year is already starting off to a damn good start.