Chapter 3
I was nervous, I shouldn't have been. He'd seen us perform before and loved us, but with Ronnie sitting on the couch in Jay's basement, right in front of me, I was nervous. Oli sat next to him giving me a thumbs up. We were getting ready to practice our newest song, no one else had heard us do it before except Oli, of course. I bit my lip, closed my eyes, and nodded to Kevin.
He started in on a steady riff, joined by Jay on bass, and then shortly after by Danny on drums. I opened my eyes accidently catching Ronnie's, waited for my signal, than began to sing:
"Spiraling downward,
As if no one's ever done it before.
I've lost my words,
I have no more."
The music flowed through, I was just a conductive material, it breathed all on its own. I could tell Ronnie liked it, he was banging his head in time with the drums, a slight grin on his face. I felt all my nerves empty out and just fell into the song. The song was still a little rough, only partially done, but it had potential. As it wound down Ronnie leapt to his feet and applauded. My cheeks grew hot, but I was proud.
"That was amazing!" Ronnie told us.
"Thanks, man," Jay said putting down his bass. Danny smacked me on the back.
"Those lyrics really give it life. They're so raw and untainted," He said.
"And what would they be without the earth shattering drums and magic rhythm of the guitar and bass?" I responded winking.
"Well, now that that's over, let's get some food I'm starving," Kevin said. "I say we order some pizza."
"Er…" I began. "All of my money is in the bank."
"Nah, it's cool I can pay for one pizza at least," Jay told me.
"But we're gonna need about four especially the way Oli eats!" Danny said.
She glared, and said, "The way I eat? You could eat four pizzas by yourself! You're the fat one!"
Danny is a twig, but Oli and he had an ongoing battle about it.
"I can pay for two," Kevin said, "But I'm picking the toppings on them if I do."
"Fine with me, you're the only one who will get anything good," I told him.
"I'll pay for them all," Ronnie said suddenly. We all gaped.
"No, no, no you don't need to do that!" Oli said.
"Yeah, man, it's cool," Kevin said.
"Ronnie, you're nuts. If you offer to pay they'll suck you dry," I said receiving a playful shove from Danny. Ronnie chuckled.
"Really, I don't mind you guys have been working hard, let me treat you to a free dinner," Ronnie persisted.
"Okay."
"Done deal."
"He's paying."
"You have no idea what you've just agreed to," I told him. He smiled and put his arm around me.
"Oh, well all's fair in music and food," He said.I was cool and calm on the outside, however on the inside I was freaking out, his arm was around me!
"We're gonna need two meat lovers, one cheese, one supreme," Danny ordered.
"Which place are we getting it from?" I asked, being ever so picky about the place we eat at.
"Pizza Hut?" Kevin replied.
"Ew, no, we're getting Papa Johns," Jay argued.
"Nah, how about little Caesars?" I interjected.
"Agreed," Oli said.
"I guess I'll drive over and get it, but I'm going to need directions," Ronnie said looking at me.
"Um, I guess I'll go with you and show you how to get there," I said.
"Okay, then let's go," He said. Oli nudged me as we left winking. I rolled my eyes and followef Ronnie upstairs and out the door to his car.
"I'm just glad I'll be on the inside of the car instead of being hit by it," I told him as I buckled in.
He grimaced and said, "I am really saorry about that."
"I know, and all's forgiven," I told him patting his hand. He turned on some music and we pulled out. "You really didn't have to pay for this."
"I don't mind," He replied. "Besides, it means I get to spend more time with you."
My heart skipped a beat, I swear it did. He had his little knowing smirk and his hand had found it's way over to mine, but only barely brushing it. Maybe an accident? I hoped not.
"Oh," I said dumbly. We were quiet the rest of the ride until after we got the pizza's and were back in the car. I was thinking when suddenly he pulled over to the side of the road and turned the car off. He turned to me and I looked at him. "W-why'd you stop?"
"So I can do this," He said and then leaned close to me and pressed his lips to mine. They were soft and warm and utterly perfect. He wrapped his arms around my waist and tried to pull me close, but my seat belt was still on. I fumbled with the buckle accidently pulling away.
"Y-you kissed me!" I stated as the buckle came loose.
"I'm sorry," Ronnie said looking suddenly embarrassed. "If you didn't want me to-"
"No, it was nothing like that, y-you just surprised me," I told him. His smirk returned and he pulled me onto his lap and kissed me again. This time longer, his tongue traced my lips and I opened my mouth letting him in. He was holding me tightly to him, the heat of his body rolling off of him. Finally we pulled apart gasping for breath. "N-not that I'm complaining, but um, what does this mean?"
"Whatever you want," He said in my ear his lips brushing the sensitive skin. "I like you, I like you a lot, Alv, I really want a relationship, but that's up to you."
"Are you asking me out?" I replied smirking at him,
"Yes."
"Then…My answer is yes," I told him.
"Good," Ronnie said nibbling on my earlobe gently. I pulled back although reluctantly.
"We need to get back," I said. He sighed, but nodded and helped me back into my seat. As we drove he pulled my hand into his, I could feel myself blushing. "I had no idea you liked me."
"Really?" Ronnie asked doubtfully. "I tried to make it obvious."
"I've never been good at noticing when someone was flirting with me," I admitted.
He smirked again, "That explains a lot. I'm just happy you said yes."
"How could I say no?" I said. His thumb stroked my hand as we spoke. "First of all, you're actually a really cool guy. Second of all, you're drop dead gorgeous. And third of all we've got something that connects us."
"What's that?" He responded.
"Music," I answered.
"We do, don't we?" Ronnie agreed, chuckling.
"What took you so long?" Danny complained as we walked down the stairs. Oli looked up from her phone looked at me and then at Ronnie, eyes widening.
"They were making out!" Oli shrieked. "I knew you two would get together!"
"How would you know that?" I asked.
"He's wearing your lipstick, dipshit," Kevin said. I looked at him, he was. He wiped it off grinning.
"So are you guys like a thing now?" Oli asked as the pizza's were opened and devoured. I looked at Ronnie blushing.
"Yes, we are," He said taking my hand and kissing me on the cheek. Oli cheered but Danny looked…angry?
Sorry it took me so long to update this guys! My computer deleted the origional copy so I had to retype the whole thing then find time to actually post it. Thank you for all your awesome reviews, hope you guys like this.