As my eyes met his, Joe smiled. I couldn't help but feel the burn of blood rushing to my cheeks. My face split into the biggest smile I've ever had. I heard Nick and Kevin chuckle. Joe just blushed and looked at his brothers like he was saying, 'Cool it.'
He looked back at me, took in a deep breath, stood up, and held out his hand.
"Hey, I'm Joe. That's Nick and Kevin." he said pointing, first, to himself, then to his brothers. I just nodded and tried to find my voice. I couldn't speak, this was just TOO weird.
"But you probably already knew that, didn't you?" He laughed and shook my hand, which had somehow ended up between us. My knees shook and I quickly grabbed the railing to keep myself up right.
"So, what's your name?" Kevin said. I suddenly jerked my head over to look at him. Had I really forgotten that he was there?
"I... uh... me...? Re... re... real... really...?" I forced out. My gaze rolled across each of their faces as I felt my heart speed up even more.
"Oh. There's someone else here?" Kevin joked. Joe just glared at him for one, quick second. I chuckled and blushed a little more.
"So...? What's your name?" Joe asked, slightly laughing.
"Da... Da... Dani... uh... Su... sorry... i... i... it's... Danielle." I stuttered.
"Well, Danielle, what did you think of the concert?" Nick asked.
"You guys... uh... you guys really did r... rocked it. Uh... of cour... of course." I said, grinning again. They smiled and high-fived.
"Thanks. That really means a lot. Seriously, it does." Joe said. He patted my arm and my face darkened even more. I looked down and let my hair fall over my face.
"You're wel... welcome." I said. I was getting more comfortable now.
"What's your favorite song?" Nick asked.
"Love Bug. Of course." I laughed. They smiled and then Joe asked me an insane question.
"Sing it for us. Please?" My heart stopped dead. 'WHAAAAAT!' my head screamed. Nick and Kevin looked at their brother with the express that I was sure was on my face.
"Why?" all three of us asked in unison. Joe looked at us.
"I really don't know. I just have a good feeling about you. Will you please?" he pressed.
I looked down at my feet and swallowed down the scream that I felt approaching my mouth. Was he REALLY serious? No way he could of been. But, when I looked back up at him, I didn't see any humor in his eyes. All I saw was genuine interest.
I took a deep breath and opened my mouth...
Author's Note
Singing or vomit? Who knows...
