((A/N: Not as many reviews, that makes me sad. Jockey, I don't know if you saw it or not, but I wrote an a/n on the last chapter, but it was after you had already reviewed it. Just FYI. Anyways, reviews are welcome, even criticism, as long as it's constructive. Not flames, those just tick me off.)

Alexis watched as Drake left the store, the blonde barbie girl hanging on his arm. She rolled her eyes at her cousin's player-like nature, before turning to find Jorja, who was still fuming behind the counter.

"Ugh! What a jerk! He said I looked 'cute' when I'm mad! UGH!"

Alexis fought a grin, knowing it would only make Jorja angrier, "Yeah, a guy calling you cute, that is horrible." She said, leaning against the counter to watch her friend pace back and forth.

Jorja paused, placing her hands on her hips, and glaring at Alexis, "It was the way he said it. All cocky, like I was about to jump into his arms or something." Jorja began pacing again, "How can you stand to be around him?!"

"Well, given the fact that he's my cousin, he doesn't exactly come on to me," Was Alexis's dry response. "Anyways, he's not that bad, if you can look past the whole womanizing thing."

"Uh, not likely!" Jorja said, finally calming down enough to stop pacing. "I'l be happy if I never see him again."

"Heh, funny you should say that," Alexis said, a sheepish look on her face.

Jorja looked over at her, her eyes narrowing suspiciously, "What did you do?"

"Well, I kinda said he could come on Friday, and play some of his music here live... you know, so he can get his name out around here."

"Are you serious?! No, absolutely not. I mean it, Al, I'll strangle him if I have to look at that cocky grin again."

"Oh, come on, you ought to understand more than anyone. The whole reason he's here is to get a record deal. And you ought to hear him play, he's amazing... please?" She begged, offering her most charming grin, "I'll help you with that song you're working on."

Jorja looked torn, "Oh... fine. But just this once, then he's got to find somewhere else to play."

"You're the best!" Alexis said throwing her arms around Jorja's neck.

"Yeah, yeah. Just help me with these CDs." Jorja replied, grumbling.

Alexis smiled brightly at her, grabbing a stack of CDs, sticking a price sticker to each one before placing it on the shelf. It was almost eleven o'clock and business was beginning to pick up, neither Alexis or Jorja had much time to consider Draake Parker and his inability to treat women as they should be treated.

Drake arrived at the store early Friday morning, his guitar in a fabric gig bag over one shoulder, "Hey, Alexis," He said giving a nod to his cousin, "Where should I set up?"

"Over there should be fine," She answered, gesturing to the corner of the store, which was contained a slightly raised platform. She had towed her amp down earlier, so he wouldn't have to bring his all they way from the dorm, and a mic stand was already set up.

"Did you come in the back?" Alexis asked, watching as Drake went about setting up his limited amount of equipment.

"Yeah, why?"

Alexis grinned, "There's a small crowd out front."

"You're kidding! Is that from the flyers you put out? I didn't think anybody was gonna show." Drake said, squinting to see out into the morning sunlight.

"Yeah, well, I might have left your name off the flyers. And I might have said there was a mystery rock star who would be here."

Drake laughed outright at that, "Hey, whatever gets 'em in the door."

Alexis shrugged, "I might also have started a small rumor over at the high school that John Mayer was going to be here."

"You don't think they'll leave when they find out it's just me?"

"Not if your music's good." Alexis replied.

Jorja appeared beside her, barely holding back a glare as she looked at Drake, "You almost done setting up? I've gotta open the doors at ten."

Drake grinned at her, ignoring her clipped tone, "Yeah, I'm ready when you are." He slipped his guitar strap over his shoulder, running his pick over the strings to test the sound. Jorja turned her back and stalked towards the front door as he tuned his instrument, gritting her teeth in disgust.

The crowd, made mostly of screaming girls, surged forward as Jorja unlocked the door, practically pushing her over as they scrambled inside.

Drake took a deep breath, offering Alexis a small smile, "Wish me luck," he said as he struck the first chord, not allowing the crowd time to recognize, he wasn't actually John Mayer. He was halfway through the first song when the John Mayer fans seemed to forget all about their idol, as they swayed along to the music.

Jorja stood by Alexis, against the back wall of the store, watching Drake perform, "You know, I have to admit… he's really good." She commented, grudgingly, her arms crossed over her chest.

Alexis glanced sideways at Jorja, lifting her eyebrows, "Do I detect a sign of attraction?" She asked watching the way Jorja's eyes followed Drake along the makeshift stage.

"No!" Jorja exclaimed, "I'm just saying he's a good musician!"

"Uh huh," Alexis said, disbelievingly, "Sure."

Jorja spit her tongue out at her, before moving behind the counter, to ring up a customer who had been waiting there.

Drake finished his set, pulling his guitar over his head, and placing it on a stand that was at towards the back of the stage. He waved to the crowd, moving back to the microphone, "Hey, thanks everybody for coming out, you can hear some of my song on my myspace, and hopefully I'll have some shows around the city soon. Tell your friends about me!" With that he hopped off the stage, pushing through the crowd to the waiting Alexis, who ushered him into the storeroom. Drakes eyes were practically glowing, as he grabbed Alexis in a bear hug, swinging her around in a circle.

Alexis laughed when he put her down, "You were so good!"

"That was amazing!" Drake exclaimed, running both hands through his tousled hair, "I can't believe it! Did you see that crowd?"

"I know! Oh my God, Drake, you're so going to be famous!"

Jorja poked her head into the back room, "Uh, I could use a little help out here! Drake, you too, there are way to many people here for us to handle by ourselves." Drake started to protest, but Jorja cut him off, "Hey, I just let you perform a concert in my store. You can help out a little. Just help people find CDs. I'm sure you can handle that." She pulled her head back, allowing the door to swing shut behind her.

"Seriously, is she always like that?" Drake asked.

Alexis shrugged, avoiding the question, "C'mon, we better get out there."

Drake sighed, following her back out into the front, muttering under his breath "It's like I can't win with her!"