Princeton
We were having a preview party for our next album today before we were supposed to go on tour. There were going to be some fans here, people that worked for the company and a few other artists.
I wasn't in a very good mood today. I don't know why. And the party isn't going to help it either.
A couple hours later, the party is in full swing. Everyone is eating, talking and having a good time. The guys are talking to some fans while I was just leaning against the wall, watching.
Roc came over to talk to me.
"You okay?"
"I guess"
"Come on, man. Go find a girl or something"
"I don't know if -"
Before I could finish my sentence, I saw this girl by herself near the entrance.
She's beautiful.
She was looking around and caught me looking at her. She blushed and smiled then looked away. Then she looked back and held my gaze.
"What are you looking at?" It was Prodigy.
"That girl by the door"
They looked in that direction.
Ray-Ray chimed in. "Do you know her?"
"No, but I want to"
"See that's all you needed. Now go talk to her" Roc said and pushed me over to her.
I made my way over to her. As I got closer she looked even better. She had a Nirvana shirt which instantly made me think we were gonna get along.
"Hi"
"Hi"
Her voice was really gentle.
"Having fun?"
"I guess. Parties aren't really my thing"
"I think you just need to get comfortable, parties are supposed to fun"
"So what do you think I should do?"
"Talking is one thing"
"About?"
"Well I noticed that you have a Nirvana shirt. You like them?"
"Of course. Do you have a favorite song?"
"Yeah, Come As You Are"
"Nice. I love Smells Like Teen Spirit and Lithium"
"I like Lithium too"
We kept talking about different bands we liked and I even asked her how she liked our music. We talked so long, I didn't even notice when some people left.
"We've been talking for a while now, haven't we?"
"Yeah. I guess you were right, I did need to get comfortable. I was having a good time"
"Me too"
The sound of a phone chiming interrupted us. It was hers.
"It's my sister. I have to go, she's waiting for me outside"
"Okay, but uh could I get your number?"
She giggled a little. "Sure, gimme your phone"
We switched phones and put my number in. I put it under JPMisfit.
"Here" I gave her back her phone and I got mine back. She put herself under SaRa.
"What's this?"
"The way I write my initials on certain things"
"So am I going to see you again?"
"Yeah. You'll be surprised where though"
"Why?"
"It's a secret"
"Well then if I'm going to see you again...can I get a hug?"
She nodded. I felt her arms go around my neck. Mine went around her waist and I pulled her a little closer to me.
I didn't want to let her go.
Reluctantly I pulled back.
"I should really get going"
She started to walk away but I grabbed her wrist.
"I don't know your name"
"For now just call me Sara" she said.
"Okay Sara. Text me later?"
"Sure"
An hour later...
We hang out each others houses sometimes, so today we were at mine.
"How'd it go with your new lady friend?" asked Ray-Ray
I chuckled. "Good"
"Anything special happen?" asked Prodigy
"Not really"
"You messed it up didn't you?" asked Roc
"No. I got her number, smart ass. And I'm going to see her again"
"You call her yet?"
"No, she's supposed to text me"
"When are you gonna see her?'
"I don't know. She said it's a secret"
"Interesting girl"
"Shut up"
I felt my phone vibrate. Text message.
"Speak of the devil"
Hey Princeton
Hey Sara. What's up?
Nothin much, just watching tv and sketching. Oh and eating.
Lol what are you sketching?
The view from outside my window.
What do you see?
Tall buildings, some trees, the sky and sun. So what are you doing?
Chillin with the guys at my house. They kept asking about you.
Me? Why?
Cuz they saw me looking at you during the party. They wanted to know what happened.
So what did you tell them?
Not much. Just that I was waiting for you to text me and I was gonna see you again. By the way, why won't you tell me when I'll see you again?
Cuz that'll ruin the surprise.
Can I try and guess?
If you want to.
Okay. Will it be some place public or private?
Private.
Will there be a lot of people or a little?
Not sure.
Is it a party?
It can be.
Does it have to do with you?
Sort of, not just me.
MB?
Sort of.
Is music involved?
Yeah.
Can you tell me how long it is till then?
Probably a month.
A month? I don't think I can wait that long.
Well you'll have to. I know you'll be busy so you won't even notice. I'll be busy too.
Doing what?
Can't tell you, it'll give me away.
Fine. All the answers you gave me still don't make any sense.
That's good. But think about it some more, you just might figure it out before then.
Maybe
We talked for another hour before she said she was going to go help cook.
I promised to call her tomorrow.
We told each other good night and I put my phone down. I went into my kitchen and got some food.
I couldn't stop thinking about her for the rest of the night. Just something about her...