Chapter 3
When Blaise closed the door and started down the stairs, Brian said, "What's up?"
"How well can you change hair styles and such with magic?"
I walked downstairs and everyone just stared at me.
"What?" I asked.
"What happened?" asked Marcus.
I had added fishnet stockings and two inch tall knee high boots to my outfit. Along with that, my hair was now straight and black with bright, blood red highlights instead of being its usual bushy brown. Also, my eyes were the same color as my highlights when they're usually chocolate brown. "I think I look good," I said pouting.
"You look beautiful," said Brian giving everyone a pointed look.
"You look amazing," said Blaise.
"Yeah…beautiful…you look great," came from everyone else.
"Thank you. Are we ready to go?" I asked.
"Yeah!" everyone exclaimed, ready to party.
"Let me just get my guitar and we'll go."
I grabbed my guitar and when I came back, Marcus asked, "How are we going to get there?"
"Three of you are going to ride with me and someone's going to ride in the equipment van with David," I explained.
"I'll go with David!" Marcus exclaimed.
"I thought you would. Alright, so Marcus and David will be ahead of us. Blaise, Kyle and Brian, load up the van. I'll get the car."
"Why do we have to load up the van?" Kyle complained.
"Because you can do magic and David and Marcus will be unloading it," I explained.
"But we can't use our magic there," said David.
"Oh, OK. Marcus and David will load it up, and Kyle, Blaise, and Brian can unload. How's that?"
"Fine," everyone grumbled.
I got the car out of the garage and pulled it in front on the street. Marcus and Blaise looked at it like it would kill them, which, with my driving, it might. I helped David and Marcus put all the band equipment into the van and said, "All right everyone! Load up!"
"I don't trust going with you," said Blaise.
"My car is perfectly safe," I snapped.
"I wasn't talking about the car," he started, "I'm afraid of your driving."
I gave him a glare. "You should be," Kyle said. He opened the trunk and got out two helmets. "You better wear this."
"Ha, ha," I shot at them. "Get in and shut up. We're following the van to the party, then you'll unload."
"Why aren't you helping us?" asked Blaise.
"One, I helped load. Two, did you see the height of my heels. Three, I am a girl," I answered.
"Those aren't good enough reasons," he complained.
"Dude, I don't know about you, but I want to get laid tonight, so shut it," snapped Brian.
"Brian, that's my sister!" Blaise yelled.
"Yeah, and she's worth every penny," Brian teased.
"Brian, shut up," I said. "If you keep talking like that, I'll have to start charging. Let's see… $20 for a blow, $10 for a hand, and $50 for sex. Does that sound about right?"
"You'd rob me blind!" he exclaimed.
"I don't want to hear about your sex lives!" Blaise and Kyle exclaimed together, covering their ears.
"Blaise, you didn't have to join us, and Kyle, you should be used to this," Brian said.
"Well, Brian," started Blaise, "I wanted to get to know my dear sister who I haven't seen in almost seventeen years."
"Boys, get along. Blaise, you're just gonna have to get used to it. We get into arguments about our sex life all the time. If you don't want to hear it, don't listen."
"Whatever. Just know that mom and dad would freak if they heard that you're having sex," Blaise explained.
"OK. We're here," I said when we arrived.
"Where is everyone?" Blaise asked.
"We have to get here early to set up."
"Oh, so that's why we're here and it's only seven."
"Yup. Now help us unload," Kyle said.
Kyle, Brian, Blaise, Marcus and David unloaded the van and set everything up. After we got it how we wanted it, people started arriving. Jenny, the hostess, came over and said, "Thank you for playing."
"Not a problem," I replied. "We'll start in a little bit. We need to confirm our set list."
"That's fine. I'll just put on a CD."
After five minutes, we finally decided on a list. Since none of our originals were ready, all of our songs were covers. Kyle sang most of the songs, but I had to show my talent, so I sing back-ups and lead on one or two songs a show. When I sing lead, Kyle takes up my guitar.
Our band always sings a song, then introduces ourselves. We were milling around the mics with our instruments and Kyle said, "See, here's the thing."
Everyone started playing and I sang.
Bold = Hermione Italics = Kyle Bold Italics = Both
We have to take our clothes off
We have to party all night
And we have to take our clothes off
To have a good time
Oh no
Excuse me miss
I couldn't help but to notice how alone you are
I dig the attitude and how you're acting like you own the bar
Got me flashing keys and I don't even own a car
Like you ain't feeling my charm, because I know you are
I'm trying to see how your lips feel
Oh I'm sorry, my name is Kyle and I'm pretty much a big deal
Oh, you've never heard of me
That sounds absurd to me
The way you stole my attention was flat out burglary
What do you say let's exit stage left so me and you can
Possibly reconvene and play some naked peekaboo
Cause after all the blouse you're wearing is kinda see through
And it's obvious I'm heading wherever you're leading me too
Such an angel with a devilish angle
And quite the certified sweet talker
And you're buying every line of it girl
And I don't really blame you
If I was in your shoes I'd probably do the same too
We have to take our clothes off
We have to party all night
And we have to take our clothes off
To have a good time
Oh no
Now here's another barn burner for the slow learners
Put your helmets on and take a seat on the short bus
Next stop, right around the corner from your momma live
No turning back so you better buckle up
Shit, don't be concerned with mine
I feel like a Speak and Spell way I got you learning my lines
Fine, pull the string, replay that shit
I change my name to "did he really just say that shit?" Yep
I'll take a mile if you let me
Six-five, two hundred plus and so sexy
My legs going numb for keeping my phone on vibrate
To hide the fact your girlfriend keeps textin' me
And I've been trying to never mind it man
But every time I get a new number, she finds it damn
And you thought you had it sewn up
Until right around amazing o'clock when I showed up
We have to take our clothes off
We have to party all night
And we have to take our clothes off
To have a good time
Oh no
Got chicks, all hot chicks
Indie-rock chicks, and hip-hop chicks
Slim chicks, round chicks
Black, white, yellow, and brown chicks
Got chicks, all hot chicks
Indie-rock chicks, and hip-hop chicks
Slim chicks, round chicks
Black, white, yellow, and brown chicks
Good grief girl, you're giving me goosebumps
Standing there in your underwear and new pumps
It's like the more time we waste and less time I get to taste you
Honestly I could easily replace you
It's not a scam girl
That's how I am girl
Peter Pan, I'm a sucker for Smucker's jam girl
It's clear I'm only here for good clean fun
Shut up and kiss me like the antidotes under my tongue Whoa
We have to take our clothes off
And we have to party all night
And we have to take our clothes off
To have a good time
Oh no
We have to take our clothes off
And we have to party all night
And we have to take our clothes off
To have a good time
Oh no
Got chicks, all hot chicks
Indie-rock chicks, and hip-hop chicks
Slim chicks, round chicks
Black, white, yellow, and brown chicks
Got chicks, all hot chicks
Indie-rock chicks, and hip-hop chicks
Slim chicks, round chicks
Black, white, yellow, and brown chicks
When we finished, everyone was cheering. "Hi, I'm Kyle," said Kyle.
"I'm Hermione," I said.
"I'm David," said David.
"And I'm Brian," Bri said.
"And we are…" Kyle started.
We all finished together by yelling, "The Whomping Wizards!"
We got right into the next song which was "I Don't Care" by Fall Out Boy and didn't stop until we sang "Scars" by Papa Roach, "Right Now (Na, Na, Na)" by Akon, and "In the Shadows," by the Rasmus.
After we finished, Kyle said, "We're gonna take a break, but when we get back, you'll hear the amazing vocal talents of our own Hermione!"
I put down my guitar and practically ran off stage and into the kitchen. "Booze!" I exclaimed. "Need booze!" I filled a cup with beer and chugged it down. "That's much better." Marcus and Blaise stared at me like I was crazy. "What? Playing in front of a crowd, large or small, gets me excited, and the only way to calm down is to either find release or get drunk. I haven't gotten smashed in a long time, so I'm going with that route tonight."
"Ah," said Blaise still looking a little apprehensive. I drank four more beers and grabbed my guitar. "Are you sure you're capable of playing?" he asked.
"Yes. I'll be fine. I play better this way."
After the song on the CD finished, I sang, "I Kissed a Girl" by Katy Perry. After I was done, Kyle sang "Paralyzer" by Finger Eleven, "Gotta Be Somebody" by Nicelback, and "But It's Better if You Do" by Panic at the Disco.
I finished the set by singing my favorite song, "Senses" by Stükenberg.
If all at once I couldn't speak
May I write you a letter
It might communicate it better written down
If all at once I lost my sight
I would color what I could not see
If you swear to share your crayons with me
Because what I mean
To say...
Well I know I lack the senses to explain
If all at once I couldn't hear
May I sing you all my melodies
So genuine and out of key
And, if all at once I lost my mind may I
Ramble to you endlessly about the
Unicorns and apple trees I just met
Because what I mean
To say...
Well I know I lack the senses to explain
If all at once we both grew old
May I hit on you with pick up lines like
Those dentures make you look so fine and...
If all at once I forgot your name
Would you banish me from your world if...
I just called you beautiful
Instead.
After we finished, we packed everything up and got it ready to go in the van. Jenny stumbled over to us and said, "Mione, who's this delicious looking guy?"
"These are my brothers, Blaise and Marcus."
She went up to Marcus, put her arms around his neck, and slurred, "You're cute."
David saw and heard this so he wrapped his arms around Marcus' waist, and said, "That's why I'm dating him."
"Oh." We all drank until we were completely smashed and walked home.
"Ohnn," I said when I woke up. "God my head hurts."
Kyle, who was the only other one awake, threw a bottle of green liquid at me and said, "Just have a mouthful. Don't drink it all."
I did what he said and instantly felt better. "Thanks. What was it?" I asked.
"A hangover potion. I thought we would need it."
The process continued until everyone was awake and well again. "Mum and Dad will be here soon. We should get ready."
"Alright." As I was getting dressed, I heard voices downstairs. I walked down to see my mum and dad giving Marcus, Blaise, David, Kyle, and Brian hugs while talking to my 'parents'. "Good morning, everyone," I said as I gave my mum and dad and the Grangers a hug.
"Good morning," said Mr. Granger. "Are you all packed?"
"Yes. The boys helped me out last night before we left."
"The boys brought your stuff down so as soon as you're ready, we can leave," said my mum.
I gave the Grangers and the band a hug and the boys said they would see me soon. "I'm ready to go," I said.
We loaded up the limo and started home.