Jessie's POV
"So I know you guys are in the band, but what are your roles?" We had gotten into town now and after shopping around for a while, and learning more and more about each other, we were now sitting down at a table overlooking the water and beach, relaxing with some ice cream. "Well I am the greatest trumpet player in all of Brighton" Matt said while puffing out his chest for added effect. James and I burst out laughing, causing Matt to deflate and give a small pout. "Oh don't worry Matt. I'm sure you are the greatest in Brighton" I said giving him a small pat on the shoulder. He gave me a big small before I turned to James. "What about you? Greatest guitarist in Brighton?" I asked with a laugh. He let out a laugh before answering, and I couldn't help but notice he had an amazing laugh. "No no, I'm the singer in the band" "Greatest singer!" Matt added. "Oh really? Well I guess I'll have to listen to you guys practice. Get to see the greatest in person" I looked back over to Matt to see a sly grin planted on his face. I knew he was planning something. "Well I may not have my trumpet with me, but James over here always has his 'instrument'" Matt said with what I'm guessing was his attempt at innocence. James immediately looked at Matt and that started a staring contest. That went on for about four minutes before the table shook and I saw James grab at his leg. I was amazed when he stood from the table and started to sing one of the most wonderful songs I have ever heard. I guessed the name to be 'Sunshine lady' as in was said a lot in the chorus. Matt started to beat on the table along with the song and James pulled me from my seat and started dancing with me. My face lit up red when I noticed people were stopping and watching and I tried to hide it with laughter. But soon enough James dropped me back on my seat and he finished his song to a round of applause from the small audience. I couldn't help but start laughing, it was a nervous habit of mine, but it didn't seem to bother either of them. In fact they were actually giving each other a less then friendly look. I don't know what they were trying to communicate to each other but I knew they wanted to talk rather than just glare. "Um, that was great guys! But if you will excuse me I need to find the little girls room" I said quickly as I stood from the table. Leaving them to settle what had to be settled.
James POV
We finally settled down at a small table on the boardwalk with an ice cream cone each. We had been talking all day and I was amazed by what I learned about her. Apparently she was an artist in almost all meanings of the word. She painted, drew both cartoons and pretty detailed pictures of plants and flowers and such, she sculpted, sewed, designed, everything! I was amazed! And now she asked about me, eh, I mean us. She asked about our places in the band. I was just about to speak when Matt decided he would go first. And his over dramatic claim made both of us laugh, though I felt almost sick when she placed her hand on his shoulder in a comforting way. I knew the smile he gave her, he gave it to every girl he hit on. But when she turned her soft brown eyes on me I almost forgot how to breathe. "What about you? Greatest guitarist in Brighton?" I couldn't help but laugh along with her. It was almost contagious. I said I was the singer and Matt added that I was the greatest. When she said she'd come watch us practice I felt my stomach flip. What's happening to me? Why am I feeling like this? I just met her! Then I heard Matt pipe up about not having his trumpet and I knew where he was going with it. He had done this before and most of the time it didn't turn out well. It seems that people don't always like being made the center of attention out in public. We stared each other down for who knows how long just daring the other to say something. I was just about to open my mouth when Matt sent a swift kick to my leg. I grumbled a few choice words to him before I stood from the table. Looking down at Jessica's beautiful brown eyes and hair shining in the sun I knew immediately what song to sing. The lyrics to 'Sunshine Lady' fit her like a glove and they flowed from my lips like a river. As I sang more and more I got happier. I even decided to take a chance and pulled her from her seat and started dancing with her, and my heart fluttered when she laid her hand on my shoulder and danced. I noticed her face light up red and I couldn't help but laugh when she let out a nervous chuckle. We danced for a little while longer as I sang and when I was getting to the end of the song I decided to end her embarrassment and let her drop back to her seat. As I let the ending note draw out I heard people around us clapping and cheering. I hadn't even noticed them start to crowd around. I sat back down and looked over at Matt to see him glaring at me. I knew why too. He was upset that I started dancing with her when I knew he was trying to make a move on her. I returned the glare as Jessie's laughter became a background noise. I was only vaguely aware of her saying something about a room before she walked away from the table. When she was out of earshot we broke eye contact and Matt spoke his mind. "What was that?" He questioned. "That was me dancing with Jessie" I replied nonchalantly. "No that was not! You saw me trying to make a move on her. Why are you making one?" he started to raise his voice, so I tried to calm him down. "Matt, come on. You said it yourself! We don't know who she was talking about!" Though I have a feeling I know. "Why are we fighting over her when we're not even sure?" He calmed down when I said that, though he still looked slightly upset. But after a few seconds of silence his usual smile returned to his face. "So she's fair game and both of us are going for her" he said matter-of-factly and I nodded in response. "Well then the best of luck to you mate!" He said as he stuck his hand out. I grinned and laughed as I shook his hand and he added his own laughter to the lot too. We had just quieted down when Jessie returned to the table. She flashed us both a beautiful grin as she sat back down and went back to eating her ice cream.