Author's Notes: I wanted to thank you guys who have read and reviewed my work and told me I did a good job and asked me to make more. I try to get a new chapter done by 6:00 pm everyday, but with school and sicknesses floating around that isn't easy to do. I will try my best, though, because I really like this story and I like reviews! Lol
The Naked Brothers Band were at Nat and Alex Wolff's house for a sleepover, hanging out in the living room. David and Quaasim were playing racecar video games, Alex was screaming out of excitement and the game (and acting as a "coach", sort of speak) and Thomas was kicking back and reading magazines.
Nat was in the kitchen, still trying to write a song. He had gotten a good start. "I intend the August sun, her eyes shine, oh her eyes, and I have won, I have won." Nat smiled to himself and thought of Kristina Reyes. He put his chin on his fist and stared off into space. He seemed disconnected from the rest of the world every time he thought of her.
"Ummm…Nat?" Alex said, waving his arms around at Nat.
"What, Alex?" asked Nat, shaking his head and rubbing his face.
"What's wrong? You seem…out of it."
"I'm fine, Alex. I'm just a little tired, that's all."
"You sure?"
"Yeah, I'm sure."
That wasn't exactly a lie. It was 11:00 pm, and somehow David, Quaasim and Alex seemed like they could last all night. Thomas had been reading for 2 hours, he would probably be drifting off sooner or later.
Nat thought that tonight would be the perfect opportunity for him to tell the guys about Kristina Reyes. Since it was getting later and later, it had better be now or never. He wanted to put a good name in for Kristina so she'd have a better chance of being accepted.
"Hey guys?" Nat said rather quietly. Alex, David, Quaasim and Thomas didn't pay any attention.
"HEY GUYS!" Nat said, a lot louder than he should have.
They all turned around to face him.
"Thomas, put your magazine down." Nat ordered. Thomas rolled his eyes and placed his magazine on the floor.
"Now, I met this girl in the park. We talked for awhile and she was really nice. She was a lot like us, and she was tons of fun and made me laugh. She told me that she's a bass player, and a pretty damn good one, too. She says a lot of people had told her so, and she's got the chops to be in a band."
"The chops?" asked Thomas, puzzled.
"Yeah, you know, she's good. Anyways, her name is Kristina Reyes and she's auditioning tomorrow, and I think you guys are really going to like her."
"How do you know she's so good Nat?" Alex asked. "You've never heard her play."
Nat shrugged. "I may not have heard her play, but I took her at her word that other people have said she's good. I liked her personally, I'm sure I'll like her musically."
"Oh yeah, you'll like her that way. You sound as though you like her a lot." Quaasim grinned slyly.
"Oh, shut up Quaasim." Nat snapped.
The band laughed.
"Look, guys, I know I'm not the only one in the band who will like her. I'm positive you will too. Just wait and see."
The next day at auditions, Nat paced back and forth nervously. This would be the second time he saw Kristina. He was much more nervous than he thought he'd be. Do I look okay? Will she be a good bass player? Will she even show up? These were only 3 of the questions running through Nat's mind as he waited for her.
After what seemed like forever, in bounced Kristina Reyes, looking more beautiful than ever. She was grinning widely, as usual. She looked nervous, though. Her fingers were squirming. If I were Kristina, I'd be nervous too. Nat thought.
Kristina looked like a true rock'n'roller. Even though looks aren't everything, Kristina made a good choice in her outfit. She had a purple long-sleeved shirt on with a pattern on it, though Nat couldn't really place his finger on what the pattern was. She had a leather vest over top of it. She had a black rhinestone-covered leather belt that held up her short jean skirt. Nat didn't really pay much attention to her shoes, he was too busy looking in her eyes.
"Hi my name is Kristina Reyes and I would love to be in the Naked Brothers Band." She said, smiling so big her cheeks hurt.
"Who doesn't, sister?" Cooper said, looking at a clipboard, a little uninterested. "But do you have what it takes?"
"Oh yeah. I got the chops." said Kristina, flipping her hair around to her side and putting her hand on her hips, showing her attitude and her New York spirit.
"Okay, then. Why don't you prove it?"
"No problem." Kristina got her bass out of it's case. She strummed the hard strings with skill, personality, and a passion. She'd lean back during all the lighter tunes, enjoying herself. Then she'd lean forward and bend down during the difficult, fast solos, acting like a pro, never missing a beat, not a single mistake that Nat or any of the others could see. They were speechless.
"Wow. She does have the chops!" whispered Thomas.
"She plays, moves, and acts like a rockstar. She's perfect." Alex agreed.
After Kristina finally finished her solo, she took in a deep breath. "So…how do you think I did?" She let the deep breath out.
"You did amazing. We have a concert on Monday, so we'd better do some hardcore rehearsal Sunday. Not today, though, we all have too much stuff going on." was Cooper's reply.
"Wait…so I'm in? And I'm going to be in a concert Monday?" Kristina asked, shocked.
"What do you think?" Cooper finally looked up from his clipboard. "You're perfect, we couldn't have found anyone better, not even Rosalina. You're in."
Kristina practically cried from joy. She screamed and ran over to the Naked Brothers Band, where they all shared in a group hug, welcoming their new bass player.
Author's Note: Yeah, this one was short and pretty corny. I promise you that there is better episodes to come. Now all the exciting things can begin, lol.
