EXTRAORDINARY WAY

CHAPTER 6

"So, what do you need me to do?" I asked after a couple of minutes of observing the room. Summer already opened her laptop and placed it in front of me. We sat across each other on the table. She narrated what's going to happen to the band next week, I typed the schedule as she read it aloud.

After that she gave me a couple of papers that needs retyping concerning the student council's projects. I took them and started at once. She continued pacing while answering phone calls and negotiating to some club owners. It was amazing witnessing Summer bargaining. It's like she knew exactly what to say to make the client agree with her. I wonder if she ever joined the debate team?

"Who are you?" I look up to Summer's previous seat, across from me, a tan curly haired boy, wearing glasses was sitting there.

"Avery." I said and he reaches out for a hand shake.

"I'm Gordon." He told me as we shook hands. He asked if I was a friend of Summers, I said yes. In return I asked if he was part of the band.

"I handle the lighting, special effects, audio editing and other computer stuff." He said while showing me his current project on his laptop. I was amazed, it was really cool for a fifteen year old to do a complete show in his computer.

"That's so cool!" I stated.

"Not really. . . but thanks." He said, embarrassed. We both look up to the now shouting summer on my left. She was arguing with some club owner, I presume. The Band suddenly stop as Dewey let go of his guitar and half run, half skipped towards the now enraged band manager.

"I DON'T CARE! I told you we are BOOKED! Alright!- We are kids! We go to school an- No we CANT blow off School? What's the matter with You? - I told you! As soon as exams are over we'll get back to you, so stop attacking me and find another band to play at your club this weekend!" With that she slammed the phone.

"Jerk" She muttered. Gordon and I stared at each other before continuing our work on our computers. Dewey sat at the seat next to me and stared at the still pacing Summer behind me. I just continued typing.

"Great Summer! We have ourselves yet another anti – school of rock fan." He sarcastically said. "They are getting quite big you know?"

"Don't start, he was jerk and he deserved it." She clutch the back of my chair. "Plus he's asking us to play this Saturday and we already have this gig on the club down the street, then next weekend we're competing on V-tro, so there's no space for another gig."

"Hey come on don't get worked up, we can play two clubs. Play the same songs, no one will know or care" He told her in a high voice.

"That's against the rules. Remember? Two gigs per month?" She said and this time I look up to watch them argue. Dewey was so laid back for an adult and was now rolling back his head while Summer who seemed more mature, had her hands in her waist.

"Ahh.. . forget the rules." He said with a weird expression and moving his hands in the air really fast. "It's not like we haven't broken the rules before? This is about the band and playing music in front of people is the main objective of this band." He expressed. "Remember? One great show can change the world?" I don't know but he somehow made me agree with him. I look up at summer and her expressionless face.

"I remember. But it's still No." She said and Dewey fell in his seat again.

"Huh, thought you'd win that one." Gordon muttered at Dewey.

"I thought so too man, but Summer here is a force of nature. You know, you just let her do what she gotta do." He explained, shaking my head I smiled. He is indeed weird. "And who are you?" Dewey finally asked.

"Dewey, meet Avery. My assistant." She said proudly. Dewy looked at me nodding with his eyes wide. Funny and scary at the same time.

"Reheheally?" He said. "So what bet did you lose?" I laughed.

"None. I was the one who insisted on working for her." I said, unashamed. Dewey stared at me appreciatively and nodded his head but it seems like he didn't understood me at all.

"Uhuh, uhuh . . She paid you to do this didn't she?" He suspected. Again I laughed.

"No, really, I'm here for the experience. That's all." I answered. In my peripheral vision, I could see the rest of the band staring at our direction. Some are lounging in the couch the others are eating. Some of the girls, including the pretty blonde are making their way here.

They arrive enough to hear Dewey say "Wow Summer you better hold on to this one, she's a keeper."

"Funny." She replied in a monotone voice. "Leave her alone she's finishing something." Which reminded me of the paper that I was retyping, I continued pressing the key boards while looking up and down.

"WOW! Look at her go." The pretty blonde girl said.

"You're using all of your fingers, impressive. When I type on a keyboard I only use my pointer and thumb." The girl beside blondie said while clicking her fingers. Blondie laugh at that before introducing herself.

"I'm Martha." She smiled again.

"What's up, I'm Katie." The tall brunette girl nodded towards me. I pointed at myself and said 'Avery'

"And I'm Hungry." Dewey said and the girls laughed, I chuckled. "Who wants doughnuts?" He yelled for everyone to hear, and at once everyone yelled 'yeah!' in return. "Who wants to buy it?" And the room went silent, people suddenly avoiding Dewey's gaze.

Summer rolled her eyes. "I'll do it."

"Love you Tink!" The blonde boy and the boy beside him yelled in unison. Summer gave them an irritated look while putting on her coat. Summer sighed before giving me a look that says 'see what I have to deal with every day?'. I smiled in encouragement.

"Here, hold this." She gave me her phone. "I need a break from all those guys. If it rings, just ignore it." She tried to say but Dewey was already pushing her towards the door.

"Don't worry, keyboards will handle it. Won't you keyboards?" I think he's referring to me cause, he's looking at me.

"Uh . . sure?" I said, unsure.

"Now go, Doughnuts are waiting." He said as he half-pushed Summer out the room. "Strawberry filling!" he yelled before closing the door. For a chubby, long haired middle aged man, nothing could be weirder.

Now the story is going somewhere. I'm kinda excited. =D

Kate =]

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