Chapter 4: Bar Shinanigans
(Disclaimer!)
Before we get too deep into this chapter, the things that Marcus is doing are loosely based off my experiences with lesbian women. You'll see what I mean as you read this chapter. Enjoy.
Zoe was dragging Mako to her favorite spot in the city.
"This is where we normally escape from the hardships of the band," she said, "You're gonna love this place."
"I'm sure I am," said Mako.
Zoe opened the doors and there was a band playing.
The singer noticed Zoe.
"Hey its our favorite singer!" he said.
"Yes it is," said Zoe, "And we've got a special guest."
She introduced Mako.
"Oh my god!" said the guitarist, "It's the bass player from The Tone Benders!"
"That's me," said Mako.
"We thought to ourselves we just had to bring him here," said Zoe.
The bass player stepped down.
"Show us what you can do on a bass," he said.
Zoe brought him on stage and then whispered something in his ear.
"Ok, to shake things off we're gonna start off with an old classic indie tune," said Zoe.
The drummer counted down and the band started playing.
Under the Pressure by The War On Drugs
Zoe: Well the comedown here was easy
Like the arrival of a new day
But a dream like this gets wasted
Without you
Under the pressure is where we are
Under the pressure, yea it's where we are babe
You're the only one
Like an illusion
When it all breaks down and we're runaways
Standing in the wake of our pain
And we stare straight into nothing
But we call it all the same
You were raised on a promise
Found that over time
Better come around to the new way
Or watch as it all breaks down here
Under the pressure
While Mako was playing on stage with Zoe, he felt butterflies in his stomach.
Zoe was no doubt amazed at his skills on the bass guitar.
The lights were starting to flash around as Mako and Zoe got lost into each other's eyes.
"He's super good," Zoe said to herself.
"She has a beautiful voice," said Mako.
They continued to play.
Zoe: Well the break down here
Stole it all the way across
I wanna climb down the river
Stranded on
When you come here and I'm wasted
Lying on a field
Dancing in the rain
Hiding in the back
Loosening my grip
Wading in the water
Just trying not to crack
Under the pressure
Yeah that's where we are babe
Under the pressure
Woo!
They finished and the crowd cheered.
"Great job up there," said the bass player.
Mako was too busy looking at Zoe.
Zoe was looking back at him when he wasn't looking.
"We think we're in love," she said to herself.
Meanwhile Marcus was at another bar.
He was talking with his best friend Dori who was the videotaper of his band.
"You don't really think they're that bad do you?" asked Dori.
"Honestly I do," said Marcus, "I'm not sure if they're at the level they should be at in order to tour with us."
"You're missing the point of music Marcus," said Dori, "Its not about levels. Its about having fun doing what you love."
Marcus took a drink of his beer.
Meanwhile Korra and Asami were in the same bar drinking and laughing.
"And then Bolin literally thought he had to kick the kick drum," said Korra, "You should've seen the look on his face."
"Well he was young so," said Asami.
"True," said Korra.
She took another sip of her beer.
"Sweetie do you think you've had enough beer?" asked Asami.
"Ah don't worry about it," said Korra in a drunk tone, "I can handle more booze than people can think."
Her eyes were glued to Asami's boobs.
"My eyes are up here babe," said Asami.
"Its just…. You sure have big breasts," said Korra.
"I think yours are bigger," said Asami.
"What do you way we compare sizes," said Korra as her hands were near Asami's bust.
Asami's nipples started to get hard under the dress.
"Bleh, get a fucking room," said someone.
It was Marcus giving Korra and Asami the glare.
"Um who were you just talking to?" asked Korra.
"I know lesbians are stupid, but not deaf," said Marcus.
"Hey why don't you mind your own business you heckler," said Korra.
"Oh please, you lesbian women are all the same," said Marcus, "You treat us men like pigs and kick us to the curb to have your love fest."
"Whoa cool it man," said Blake.
"I'll cool it when these two women leave my sight," said Marcus, "There's no room for lesbians making out in this joint."
"Ok that's it!" said Korra, "Put up your dukes you fuckwad and let's fight!"
"Bring it on!" said Marcus.
Asami and Blake held them back from each other.
"Get your hands off of me," said Marcus.
"Korra calm down," said Asami.
"Yeah Korra," said Ike, "Don't forget he's the talent of this band. We need him in good shape for our the rest of our performances."
"I don't give a damn," said Korra, "He better learn some respect."
"Who does she think she is?" asked Marcus, "Its my opinion about lesbian couples and if I wanna insult them and call them names, then that's what I'm gonna do. After all that's what straights are here for."
Dori then confronted him.
"That's enough Marcus!" she said, "I can't stand anyone who thinks they're entitled to talk bad about lesbian couples."
"Me?" asked Marcus.
With that, she went back to the van.
"I don't understand why you can't let it go," said Blake, "It happened years ago."
"And the pain still lingers," said Marcus, "It just irritates me seeing all these lesbian couples, especially when they're the ones who made my life hell."
"You know, it makes me wonder why you never showed such fury when defending your girlfriend," said Ike.
Marcus punched him hard in the face.
"You mention my ex again, and I'll show you fury," he said.
He went back to the van.