#and the joking around after it all?? josh going to make breakfast?? oh good heavens

[amisbro]

The Road Trip

Fandoms:  K Priject Rating:  G Note:  This fic is the return back to a fandom I hadn’t been back to in a good while and with the “7 Stories” Movies coming up what better way to go back but to get started with the trip back home LET’S GO TO SHIZUME CITY!

Shizume City It was a very quiet day in the city and by quiet JUNGLE/Cathedral weren’t causing nearly the chaos they should have been and the HOMRA bar was getting lively with customers but nowhere near where they could be and Izumo Kusanagi ,The Bartender of HOMRA, knew that well.  He knew there was a spark that was missing and he silently hoped it would come back cos he knew himself that business ,while not down, wasn’t where he would have liked it. At Scepter 4 things were almost in that same vein While the strains were minding their business and not causing havoc the “Youngbloods” were trying to keep themselves occupied with their studies and the Captain and King in Reisi Munakata ,while messing around with his puzzle that he had sitting on his desk, was having a hard time focusing.  Even messing with Fushimi (which could be a fun pastime if done right) wasn’t one of those things that held its appeal when he knew that there was something ELSE that was missing and he needed to see it come back into the city...he and everyone at Scepter 4 knew EXACTLY what they were missing! And THEN there was that gentleman that roamed the city Yukari Mishakuji The former swordsman of JUNGLE ,after turning on them a good while ago, was now employed at a very successful flower shop in the city and for the most part didn’t have to deal with a lot of problems with JUNGLE.  Even after the events of years past now he was pretty much clear of their problems but there was a part of him that wishes he could get back to just erasing those people one by one by one. There was ANOTHER issue with him He missed HIM One common thread that Scepter 4 ,HOMRA and Yukari all had in common was their interactions with a young man that changed all of their lives and it would be a lie if any of them said they DIDN’T miss him because oh did they! The Youngbloods of Scepter 4 missed their mentor HOMRA missed their “secret weapon” on Fridays for the “Kids Day” they started holding when he was there And Yukari...well he missed his man and EVERYONE knew it!  Heck there were times when he would go bug Kuroh at Isana’s place because he missed his man that bad!  This of course annoyed Kuroh so bad that he just told him to leave him alone and “If Joshua loves you like we all know he’ll be back...give him time I hear he’s very busy with his other work as is” and Kuroh was right cos every time he turned on the TV Joshua was working with one of the idol groups he was affiliated with in Tokyo or he was working on his own concerts...but it didn’t mean he would never come back...right? This answer would come soon enough Tokyo in the QN Compound “So you see friends” Joshua started “We have an interesting schedule between now and around May.  We got appearances for HEAVENS coming up and I know QN has at least one concert so there’s that...anything else I’m forgetting?” Joshua asked and Camus was the one to speak up on everyone’s behalf “Curtis-San...when is the last time you went home?” Camus asked and this caught Joshua off guard and had to try to figure out how to answer the question “I-I am home boss.  I was just going over part of our schedule between now and May.” Joshua explained but Camus wasn’t going to give up on the question so he tried another way “Alright...when is the last time you were in the ‘City’?  Surely you miss those people don’t you?” Camus asked and this time Joshua was really caught off guard but he didn’t get angry and just answered as honestly as he could “First off I am going to assume by ‘City’ you mean ‘Shizume’ correct boss?” Joshua asked and Camus nodded before he continued “Very well...I want to say...its been a while.  Do I miss it a little?  Yeah I do but I also am happy to be here with you guys and help you all out you know?” Joshua asked and everyone in the room (the members of QN and HEAVENS collectively) all nodded in agreement.  Camus however knew what had to be done “You know its rare that I TELL you to go do something anymore.  You are pretty much programmed into my routine that I don’t have to tell you anything.  This time however Joshua I am GOING TO TELL YOU that I want you to take an extended vacation.  We have Nanami as a backup so we aren’t going to skip a beat here but I have a strange feeling that there are people back in Shizume that want you to go home to see them.  I also have a feeling one of them is a very talented swordsman that even I won’t mess with!” Camus explained and when Joshua heard this he looked at everyone in the room and decided to ask the question that needed to be asked “Is this how you all feel?” Joshua asked and when everyone nodded he knew what he had to do. “Very well...tomorrow I will go on a bit of a vacation into the City.  Might help with some boredom issues cos I admit wholeheartedly I had dealt with those so I will go cure them and return in time for the concert in May.  Is that a deal?” Joshua asked and everyone nodded but Camus wanted to make something clear so he had to step in. “I know you won’t miss that concert in May and we all look forward to it.  Just don’t go neglecting your friends over there after that.  We appreciate your loyalty here but you are also needed THERE!” Camus exclaimed with extra emphasis on “there�� and Joshua knew what that meant.  He was OFF TO THE CITY! The Next Day To say that Joshua had a rough night sleeping after packing was an understatement but it was one of the worst nights he had in a while because he was going back to see a lot of good people and those people kind of felt needed him but he could never outright say it cos he didn’t want his friends there to feel like crap either you know?  As it was when he got up he went and got changed into something a little less formal...even if one of the places he was going to go visit WAS Scepter 4 he didn’t have to get into Uniform for today so he got on a t-shirt and some blue jeans and sneakers and after a breakfast that Kira prepared for him he was out the door to his car to head off to that famous bridge that he has crossed before and he was very happy to start the journey...even if it was a good 3 hours from the QN’s place! When Joshua walked out the door Eiji ran up to him to make sure he had his ID to get into the city and also to get into Scepter 4 when he stopped over.  He knew what security check was like so he made sure he had everything and Joshua showed him just like always that he was prepared for the big trip.  After that Eiji nodded and gave him a big hug before saying his goodbyes and Joshua got in the car and headed off Was the trip a quiet one?  Nah you know Joshua had to have tunes going in the car all the way over and as he was taking the familiar route to the City that he traveled times before his first thought went to Scepter 4 and the boys he helped mentor ---------------------------------------------------------------------- The Youngbloods Joshua still remembers the day the boys created those special armbands for their group.  At first Joshua thought it was a little silly but when Akiyama and Enomoto explained how important he was becoming as a teacher to them and they wanted to really become his students he couldn’t help but smile and take them on because of how important an impact he was becoming and he wanted to keep that bond with them.  Even with his absence Domyouji told him in messages that they were keeping with their studies and they were looking forward to if he were to ever come back to the group...boy were they going to be in for a shock! ------------------------------------------------------------- HOMRA After Mikoto’s death and Anna taking over the role of “King” in the Red Clan things started changing and she came up with ideas along with Kusanagi about how to make a bar that ,to be fair was more of a clubhouse, more accessible for the public and they started to redo their image after that.  It wasn’t until Joshua came in though that things really started changing for the better and the energetic gent started to help get a younger crowd to come in and he always enjoyed hanging out with the young ones.  While he always gave Anna the credit for the idea she always looked at Joshua as one that really could carry the idea out.  According to Anna it was JOSH that should have become the new King but Joshua always joked that “I don’t have that kind of power...you are far better than I could ever be” and she always left it alone after that. And THEN there is HIM --------------------------------------------------------- Yukari Mishakuji The incomparable swordsman formerly of JUNGLE.  The man that ,Joshua credited for saving his life and changing his outlook on a lot of things.  If it wasn’t for Yuari there was a chance that Joshua could have physically been fine but mentally been so screwed up that he couldn’t be repaired!  If it wasn’t for encountering each other there are those that think that they wouldn’t be the men they were now and for that they are both grateful and have said as much to people when they asked. --------------------------------------------------------- As Joshua closed in on the bridge he pulled over to the curb and got out of the car to walk up to the entrance of the bridge and after running his hand up and down one of the sides for a few minutes a noticeable smile appeared on his face and as walked back to the car and got in to start the engine he couldn’t help but blast some good jams as he crossed the bridge and made off to his first stop HOMRA When Joshua took the familiar streets and saw familiar faces walking up and down the sidewalks he smiled and waved at each of them before pulling into the alleyway that he always would use for his parking lot! Best part...no one saw him “I FRIGGIN’ TOLD YOU I CAN HIT A KICKFLIP OFF THIS CURB AND I’LL DO IT DANG IT!” Yata yelled at Rikio who just faceplamed “Bruh every time you do that you end up crying for 20 minutes cos you skinned your knee and then Anna has to go get the first aid spray” Rikio explained and Yata just pouted “He’s right you know” When Yata heard this he assumed that it was Kusanagi that was making the statement but he was just diddling on his phone so he looked at the other members who just shrugged and then the voice made another comment “You know...if Saru heard you say the thing about hitting a kickflip he’d thing it was ALL you were gonna hit...but that’s just my opinion” “WHY YOU I SHOULD BASH YOUR SKULL IN WITH THIS BASEBALL BAT!” Yata Screamed before rushing at the person but when the person calmly deflected the bat from him he smirked and turned to Yata whom looked like he had seen a ghost when he realized who it was “CURTIS-SAN...WHAT ARE YOU DOING HERE?!” Misaki asked puzzled and Joshua just smiled before responding “Oh...Let’s just say I was given a vacation from an employer in Tokyo and he ordered me to ‘Return Home’.  Let’s just say I have a lot of those here so I figured this would be the first one I stop at cos I missed you guys and gals!” Joshua excitedly told Yata and Kusanagi was even more surprised when he heard this “Does this mean you will be coming back to help out on the ‘Kids Night’ that we do?  We could really use the help again.” Izumo explained and Joshua happily nodded “Of course my friend and its well known also that YOU my friend have a birthday coming up...we need to properly celebrate that so we shall in due course I promise!  Now listen I don’t like to cut these visits short but I need to go stop at two other places before heading home for the night.  Good to see you all again and we are back in business I promise you that!” Joshua excitedly proclaimed and with that he took his leave but not before nearly getting dogpiled by everyone...until Izumo told them to chill cos if they hurt him they wouldn’t have his help for the upcoming weekend jobs. Next stop:  Scepter 4 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This one was a bit more of a pain in the butt because he needed to make sure he had his Scepter 4 creds but that wasn’t a problem cos of Eiji reminding him to bring his other wallet and he did so he went up to the scanner and and they let his car into the parking lot which was ALWAYS a pain to get into...no seriously getting into the alley he used to park for HOMRA was always blasted easier! ANWAYS Joshua got into the parking lot and put his other wallet away and so that he didn’t get the creds he needed confused and when he walked into the building and saw the famous stairway he was to walk up if you ever wanted to know what a real GIDDY Joshua looked like imagine the Nintendo 64 kid on steroids 10x alright? As Joshua made his way up the stairs and hung that familiar right to the hallway where the HQ was he could hear the most comical argument ever “Come on Andy...we know that God’s S.T.A.R. is legitimately the more superior song of the 3 Triple S songs...the actual sales proved that!” Goto yelled and Andy had to cover his ears his friend was so loud “Okay that might be but there was something about Immortal Inferno that was just A MILLION TIMES BETTER and everyone with a sense of music knows thi!” Andy hollered back “We adding debate to the curriculum...I’m down” Andy and Ren snapped their heads in the direction of the voice they heard and the smile that came on their faces were INSTANT!  THEIR SENPAI WAS HOME! “CURTIS-SENPAI!” They both exclaimed and hugged their teacher and Awashima happened to peak her head out of the Captain’s office to see what all the racket was about and when she saw even she was uncharacteristically happy!  Like she could be happy but it was moments like seeing her “Son” return that made her quite happy “Its a pleasure to see you again Joshua.  I trust that your trip was an enjoyable one?” Awashima asked and Joshua nodded before replying “It was...even if getting into the parking lot is still as convoluted as ever.  I legit get into the HOMRA alleyway easier but I understand why also.” Joshua explained and Seri chuckled because she was remembering here issues with the parking in the area. “Oh its bad...I had to curse security one time cos of the issues with the scanner.  Do you have time to see the Captain or will you be leaving us today?” Seri asked and Joshua had to think for a second before he made his response “Since I am back for the foreseeable future I will come back in a day or two.  For now I have to go see one more party and then head to my home here.  Tell Our esteemed King I’ll be back in a few days or so alright?” Joshua asked and Seri nodded before heading back into the office and Joshua did as he said and made sure to say his goodbyes to his boys before he made his final stop ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Yukari’s Flower Shop This place was one that Joshua had stopped at many times before and every time he goes in its always a more exotic place. Alright there is ONE correction we need to make The Flower Shop isn’t REALLY Yukari’s but because he is the one that grows a lot of the different flowers they sell there the owner practically calls the shop his and it helps to keep his mind off of what he had missing in his life.  The one person that could POSSIBLY make him whole! But he didn’t have much longer to wait As the car pulled in front of the shop near the outskirts of the city and Joshua got out all he had to do was stare straight to the back of the store and he saw the gent that saved his life from being mentally crippled! As Joshua walked in he made his way straight to the back and when the swordsman realized who it was the “Oh my God” look on his face appeared and then he ran up to Joshua and just gave him the biggest hug possible!  To say that he missed him bad would be foolishly understated and the sound of muffled sobs that came from Yukari were all that Joshua needed to know how bad he was missed by his boyfriend.  He knew he shouldn’t leave him for these long periods and but at the same time Yukari has been way more than understanding about his other job but he was glad to get to see him again and that was a fact! “C-Curtis-Chan?  Y-You’re back...YOU’RE BACK?!” Yukari yelled and Joshua smiled and nodded before speaking “Yes my dear Yukari.  I’m back and I don’t think I am leaving again for a good while.  I’m here for you and to go work with my boys in Scepter 4 and such.  I missed them and most importantly I definitely missed you and I would be lying if I said that I worried about you while I was gone.  I’ve just been so busy with work that...well you know I’m sure.” Joshua explained and Yukari nodded as he continued to wipe the tears from his eyes but he was so happy he couldn’t stop crying.  Joshua took him to the back to get him cleaned up and then after that the owner let Yukari off early because of “Special Circumstances”.  Yeah this was definitely one and Mishakuji was definitely very happy to hear the news! As Joshua and Yukari walked out of the shop arm and arm together there was one thing Joshua wanted to do: He got out his PDA and issued the following command in it “Road Trip Status:  COMPLETED!” For Joshua this “Road Trip” and the reunion with his friends and loved ones...was the greatest thing he ever pulled off and now he knew one thing Joshua was in fact...HOME!

[neverisalongtime-ja-blog]

Chapter 37: Ice Cream with Josh

Hello everyone! I’m back and I’m so sorry I kept you all waiting for this new chapter but here it is! This chapter is so sweet and I hope you all like it!

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Thanks to everyone who reads the fic, much love to you all! ♥

Read chapter 36

Next morning, Anastasia woke up feeling in heaven. She was trying to process the weekend she just had. Not only she met her lifetime crush, she worked with him and they shared a drinking session. Cloud nine was such a small place for all the joy and happiness she was feeling. She even managed to get Josh out of her head for a while; the constant knot on her stomach was fully undone while she was in Las Vegas.

She brushed her teeth, tied her hair up in a bun, took a quick shower and grabbed a long Pilots tee shirt (Her dad’s legendary rock band), put it on and went downstairs, When she was walking through her living room she saw a pink spot on her kitchen that wasn’t normally there, she smiled and walked towards her best friend.

 -          I’m gonna take all of your keys back. I’m tired of you all sneaking into my house! – Anastasia said smiling.

-          I woke up extremely happy this morning and I wanted to have a great breakfast but Peyton wasn’t there so I came here to have breakfast together – Mandy said turning around to see Anastasia but the midnight-blue-haired girl notice that her friend wasn’t, in fact, happy. Mandy showed a serious face.

-          What’s wrong? – Anastasia asked. She really wanted that breakfast.

-          This is wrong! – Mandy said showing a little orange jar on her right hand.

 Anastasia understood everything then. Mandy found her Xanax jar and it was empty. But it wasn’t because Anastasia took them all. After that afternoon with Josh in Orlando she never took another Xanax, instead as soon as she got to LA she threw the pills on the crusher on her kitchen sink but she never got rid of the jar. How stupid she felt in that moment. If she explained that to Mandy, her friend wouldn’t believe her because of the addiction she had on the past.

 -          I’m sorry. I took them on the tour but I swear I won’t do it again – Anastasia told her friend.

-          I’m so disappointed and so angry right now, An – Mandy said – You know that if you have any issue, any problem you can come and talk to me and I will help you find a solution, I will cheer you up! Don’t go back to Xanax. It cost you a lot to get out of it years ago – Mandy’s face showed her rage.

-          I’m sorry. I swear that it was just one time – Anastasia was begging her friend for comprehension.

-          I just feel so mad that you didn’t come to me – Mandy said.

-          Sometimes I think I’m a load to you.

-          Never! I don’t want to see you bad – Mandy walked to Anastasia and gave her a tight hug, Anastasia embraced her friend like there was no tomorrow. They had a long time without giving themselves that kind of hugs that goes straight to the soul.

-          I’m fine. Believe me, especially after this weekend! – Anastasia said with a smile.

-          I’m going to serve breakfast and you have to tell me everything – Mandy said.

 The two friends had some eggs, bacon and waffles and Anastasia told Mandy every single little detail about her weekend in Las Vegas.

-          I saw the picture on your Instagram with the red wig – Mandy said laughing – I miss your red hair, which was the beginning of your witch-to-be look.

-          I know! I looked amazing, don’t you think?

-          You did! But how is he? – Mandy wanted to know.

-          He is even better than I imagined. He is so sweet and so nice. He is not that cocky asshole we saw on stage or videos. We had dinner, we made the video and then we had some drinks and we talked about everything you can imagine, especially his divorce – Mandy opened her mouth big.

-          He got divorced? – She was shocked.

-          Yes! He has been divorced for around a year – Anastasia said sipping some coffee from her cup – Their new album is about that�� Oh! – She almost forgot – He kissed my hand twice!

-          What a gentleman! – Mandy said

-          It was incredible! And I had a great time with Steph too.

-          Time is always great if you spend it with Steph! – Mandy laughed – I’m so happy for you! You got out of the drama for at least three days.

-          I know – Anastasia smiled – I’m still over the moon! – Mandy smiled too.

-          I gotta go because Peyton’s mom is in town and we are going to have lunch and then we hit the stadium for the game tonight.

-          Sounds fun! – Anastasia said.

-          It is fun! My mother in law is so sweet. I’m so lucky.

-          You are, my friend, you are!

-          I’ll leave the dishes to you.

-          That’s the problem with people sneaking into my house to make breakfast… I have to clean later.

-          I love you! – Mandy closed the door behind her.

Anastasia sighed, looked at the mess Mandy had left in the kitchen and began to clean it. But she was still happy, even doing the dishes. She heard her phone ringing and something inside told her that it was Josh, she left the dishes half done and ran to answer the phone and, in fact, it was him calling.

-          Hey! – He said.

-          Hi – Was all she managed to say.

-          I was about to do some grocery shopping and I decided to call you to see if you wanted to join me – That was weird – If you aren’t busy, of course.

-          No. I’m not busy – Anastasia said – pick me up.

-          That was easy – He said as a joke but it made Anastasia feel a little bit ashamed – I’ll be there in ten.

 She ran upstairs to change into more appropriate clothes for leaving the house. She chose a pair of black joggers and a black tee shirt with the word “witch” in front, just as the one she used to wear onstage sometimes. In exactly ten minutes Josh was blowing the horn in front of her house.

-          My favorite witch – He said looking at her tee shirt.

-          My favorite… guitarist? – She said mocking him and laughing.

-          At least I’m your favorite something.

-          Don’t be silly, you are my favorite in so many things like… - She mimicked the process of thinking – Like… You are in one of my favorites bands, does that count?

-          You are so funny today! – He said faking a smile.

-          Why are you buying groceries if we’re leaving on Friday again? – Anastasia said.

-          I’m tired of eating out – He answered.

-          Did Lauren leave? – She had to ask because the matter was in her head for a long time that morning. He looked at her before answering.

-          Yes. She flew back to New York last night.

-          Cool – An wasn’t going to prolong subject. Josh looked at her again like waiting for a further answer but she didn’t give it to him.

Josh drove to a grocery shop in downtown Santa Monica. It felt so weird for Anastasia do mundane things like groceries with Josh. She was buying some things for herself too and they looked like a couple buying food for their home. And the atmosphere was so tense, as if Josh wanted to say something and he just couldn’t get it out of his chest, at the same time that they were there trying to choose if coconut shampoo smelled better than aloe shampoo.

-          Aloe doesn’t have any smell – Anastasia said – And you know how I love coconut.

-          You know what was cool? Those kid’s shampoos that smelled like watermelon or bubblegum – Josh said.

-          Yes! Let’s find those! I used to use the watermelon one and my hair smelled great the entire day!

-          Are we actually going to buy kid’s shampoo? – Josh said laughing.

-          Yes! – Anastasia confirmed it laughing too.

-          You’re crazy!

-          You already know that – She found the shampoo – Take the watermelon one and I’ll take the bubblegum one – Josh looked at her with an incredulous look – I’m being serious.

-          Alright… I’ll take it – He was laughing.

-          Your hair will smell amazing! – Anastasia said smiling.

-          Let’s have lunch together! – Josh said suddenly – I’ll cook you something. What do you want to eat?

-          For real? – Anastasia was accepting all his propositions that day like it wasn’t a big deal but inside of her it was a huge deal, indeed – Mmm, I don’t know… What about some grilled steaks and roasted veggies?

-          Sounds good. Deal.

-          At your place? – Josh looked at her straight into her eyes like if the answer was obvious.

-          Of course!

Josh started cooking the steaks at the grill in his beautiful backyard, the only place that wasn’t filled with instruments, while Anastasia was cleaning and chopping some peppers, tomatoes, onions and corn cobs to roast then in the oven. Not only they went to shop for groceries like a couple, now they were cooking lunch like if that parallel universe where Josh having a girlfriend and An having experienced a weekend with the love of her teenage years didn’t exist.

-          Did you have fun this weekend? – Josh asked suddenly when they were seating at his dining table. It felt like a release, she knew he’d wanted to bring it up the whole day.

-          More than you can ever imagine – She answered.

-          You really like his band – Josh said looking and the food on his plate.

-          I do. Well, it was one of those bands you like when you are a teenager. I use to love them then I lost track of what they were doing, but now Mark is working in the studio with them.

-          Cool – Josh said, the same cold way An replied to him when he told her about Lauren a couple of hours ago – And what did you do? – He went on with it.

-        We mostly filmed, but in our spare time we had dinner with Richard, the lead singer…

-        ‘We’?

-          Yes, Mark and Stephanie were there too. They got engaged! – The situation was as weird as you could get.

-          That’s amazing! – Josh said – They seem so in love.

-          They are! They were born to be together.

-          Yeah. Some people are – He stopped eating and kept looking at her – What else did you do in Vegas?

-          Well, we had lunch and when we were done filming the video – She stopped for a moment, doubting if she should continue talking but she liked to push Josh’s buttons and deep inside her brain, and her heart, she was angry for the time he spent with Lauren – I had some drinks with Richard… just to celebrate – Anastasia felt as if Josh’s stare was piercing her brain.

-          Cool – he said again before giving a big bite to his corn cob.

They didn’t say another word until the plates were empty.

 -          That was so good! – She said taking the plates from the table – Here, I’ll do the dishes – She took a plate from Josh’s hands.

-          Wanna watch a movie or something? – He asked her – I don’t know if you have any plans but…

-          I don’t have any plans but why don’t we go to the beach? – She asked him.

-          The beach?

-          Yeah. Let’s go and just lay on the sand. It’s a nice day out – She was finishing cleaning.

-          Alright. It’s a good idea.

And so they went. On the way to Venice Beach, Anastasia’s phone began buzzing and as she grabbed it she saw a couple of messages from Richard, she felt bad about reading them while on Josh’s car but the curiosity was huge.

“Hey. Hope you are well, I just wanted to tell you that I’ve seen some scenes from the video and you look beautiful”. She read the first.

 “You will be the first to watch it when is out”, the second one said and she smiled like a child.

 -          Do you smile like that when you read my texts? – Josh asked.

-          What? – She thought she heard wrong.

-          You read that text with such a smile on your face – She heard right.

-          Is that a wrong thing?

-          No. It’s the face I make when I read your texts – He was impossible.

-          I’m going to leave the facial expression I make when I read your text to your imagination – She said but Josh didn’t take it as well as she thought. He started to drive faster, as he did when he was angry. She decided not to reply to Richard right away.

They arrived at Venice Beach and the beach was mostly empty, which was always something amazing to catch. Josh brought a big towel with him so they could sit on the sand.

-          I love this place so much – Anastasia said.

-          Why? – Josh asked looking at the sand.

-          Why? – She looked at him – There is such beauty in this place. So many things happening, so many people from so many places around the world. There’s the city and there’s the beach…

-          It is a place with so much falseness – Josh said still looking at the sand. He didn’t catch Anastasia’s eyes even though she was looking at him. She knew he was angry.

-          There’s falseness everywhere, not just here. But you need to only see the good. All the people that move here to make their dreams true…

-          How many actually achieve that?

-          What’s wrong? – Anastasia was done – I only wanted to get some peace at the beach shore. I mean, look! The beach is empty; do you know how rare is that? And you are there, looking at the sand being angry for some reason…

-          I’m not angry – He looked at her straight to her eyes for the first time since they arrived to the beach – It’s just… I don’t know. It’s hard to explain.

-          I’m here to listen.

-          I know but I also know you won’t be there for too long.

-          What do you mean? – Anastasia was confused.

-          I feel like I’m losing you, An – He said without breaking the eye contact.

-          Losing me? From what?

-          From whom…

-          Josh, is this because of my weekend at Vegas?

-          It’s about everything you will do. I feel like I can’t make up my mind and I know you won’t here forever, I know that if somebody appears and wants to take you he’s going to do it because I can’t make up my fucking mind.

-          I’m going to ask you something crazy – He looked back to the sand – By any chance did you read my writing notebook that Eric has because he’s making notes for some new songs? I wrote a song called ‘Make Up Your Mind’ and it’s about you – Josh looked at An again – I promised myself that I wasn’t going to write songs about any other guy but this thing that I have with you has turned into a fucking roller coaster – She laughed.

-          Would you be mad if I did?

-          Well… I know Eric didn’t give you permission to read it because he knows I don’t like people to sneak into my lyric notebook – He looked at her again – But no. I wouldn’t be mad about it.

-          I’m sorry. I just couldn’t resist. I’m so jealous of the way you write songs that I wanted to see if I could learn something. I guess I got more than what I was looking for.

-          That will teach you to stay away from other people’s notebooks – Anastasia laughed but Josh looked to the floor one more time and she just hugged him – Look at me – She said to him without breaking the hug. Their faces were so close – I don’t know what’s going to happen, you don’t know what’s going to happen so why not just enjoy this moment, right now, without worrying about an uncertain future? – He just looked at her with the tenderest eyes and that gave Anastasia the push to kiss him. It wasn’t a long kiss but it was meaningful, it was one of those kisses that made both smile after, and they did. She saw Josh smiling for the first time that afternoon – Let’s enjoy today and this beautiful sunset.

Sunsets in California were something out of this world. The sky turned into so many shades of blue and pink and red, it didn’t matter where in the state you were, at sunset it was mandatory to stop and look at the sky for a few minutes. Josh put his arm around Anastasia while she rested her head on his chest to view that show the sky was giving to them. After that she remembered the ice cream shop she discovered with Mandy last time they were there and Josh obviously agreed to go and get one.

-          Guess I should take you home – Josh said while getting into his car.

-          Yes, you should – Anastasia laughed – I need to start packing because we aren’t coming back to LA before going to London and I need to pack a whole shitload of things.

-          I’m so sad I’m going to miss Glasto – He started to drive.

-          You can watch it, there’ll be a livestream!

-          Really? I need to plan that. I’m so damn proud of you all, how far Dead Curse have come.

-          I know. I will probably cry on that stage. It has been a personal dream for a long time.

-          You deserve it. You all do. I’m so jealous of what you guys have with DC.

-          You have that with Dot Hacker.

-          It’s not the same. I mean it fulfills me… to a certain point.

-          You’ll never be content with anything you do, will ya? – Josh shrugged.

Anastasia wanted to ask Josh if he wanted to stay the night at her place, but she felt that with everything that happened that afternoon it was enough Josh for a day. They shared another kiss in the car once they were in front of her house and it was a much more passionate one. To her, it felt like he didn’t want to let her go, the way he grabbed her lips with his lips woke up a bunch of emotions inside of her, but it had been enough for that day.

This chapter was inspired by a particular Florence and The Machine songe (By now you all guessed that I LOVE Flo) I couldn’t find a good video on Youtube but here is a LINK to the lyrics, sorry for that. This is also the song that Josh read on Anastasia’s notebook. 

[raeswritings]

Birthday Surprises- Ethan Dolan

Author: raeswritings

Pairing: Ethan x reader

Requested: Yes

Request: Can you do an Ethan imagine where it’s your birthday and he does all these really cute surprises for you and maybe some gifts or something as well. Basically just him being the cutest and best boyfriend ever 

Warnings: Fluff c;

You woke up to the sound of birds chirping near the bedroom window. The sun shinning through the blinds casting a warm glow into the room. You rub the sleep out of your eyes, stretching your arms as you sit up.

You look to the side of the bed where Ethan would be only to see a tray with breakfast on it with a cute little note besides the juice. You take the note delicately in your hand reading the hand writing you recognized as Ethan’s. You open and read the note.

“Good morning princess, I hope you’re in for some surprises on your very special day. So I made this little hunt for you. For first clue on where to find me, solve this riddle for the first place. I’m your friend in the morning, your go to drink. When you can’t function I’m there to help you think. Go to the place where we first met to find your favorite coffee treat.”

You smile as you think about your first encounter with Ethan.

You were in line waiting for your usual coffee drink that you always get. You had caught Ethan’s eye the second you stepped into the cozy little coffee shop. He’s seen you around before, smiling before drinking your coffee and bidding the batista goodbye before leaving.

Ethan has been wanting to talk to you but is really shy. In his eyes you were beyond beautiful. He was afraid that he’ll say the wrong thing and embarrass himself. It wasn’t until Grayson noticed his brother eyeing you.

“Dude, just go talk to her.” Grayson huffed, annoyed at his brother for not talking to the girl he’s been looking at for the past 2 minutes.

“What? No! I’ll make a fool of myself.” Ethan mumbled, his shoulders slouching. Grayson rolled his eyes. “Just ‘accidentally’ spill your drink on her and go from there.”

“I’m not doing that!” Ethan yelped but then sighed when he saw Grayson’s if-you-don’t-I’ll-do-something-about-it face. “Fine but if it doesn’t work you’re buying me another drink.” Ethan told Grayson before heading in your direction.

Thanking the batista you turn around only to bump into someone causing you to spill your drink onto your shirt. You gasp looking down at your coffee stained shirt, the cold liquid seeping into the material. You look up about to freak out on the person but get stopped by the look of horror on their face.

“Oh my god. I-I’m so sorry. I wasn’t looking where I was going!” The cute stranger stutters as they quickly get napkins and try to dry your shirt.

“I was coming over here to talk to you but I was distracted by my brother then the next thing I know I bump into you. God I’m so sorry!” He rushed. You almost didn’t catch what he said.

“Hey, it’s fine. It’s my sisters shirt anyway I doubt she’ll miss it.” You shrug, smiling a little.

“I still feel bad! Let me make it up to you, I’ll buy you another one. I’m Ethan by the way.” He introduced himself.

“Seeing that my drink is mostly on my shirt, I’ll take up on that offer. I’m (Y/N).” You say with a smile.

You shake the memory from your head and start getting ready.

As you step into the coffee shop you are greeted by Amy, a batista who you had befriended.

“Good morning (Y/N)!” Amy greets you before turning around and making your usual. “Here you go! One caramel frap, extra whip cream and caramel on top just how you like it. Happy birthday.”

You take your drink and begin to pull out your wallet. “Oh no need! It’s already paid for.” Amy states with a smirk.

You look at her slightly confused, Amy elaborates. “Ethan came by earlier and paid for it. He told me to give you this.” Amy hands you a note that looks similar to the one you found. You take it biding Amy goodbye and start reading it as you walk to the side.

“I see you found the second clue. For the next place solve this: Here you find something sweet. Even though you are my favorite treat. Go to the place where our lips first meet.”

You knew exactly where to go. The local bakery. You and Ethan had your first kiss there.

“I can’t believe you never heard of this place and you lived here all your life!” Ethan exclaims as he opens the for you.

Ever since Ethan had bumped into you causing you to spill your coffee onto you, you and Ethan had exchanged numbers talking and texting each other almost every day.

When Ethan found out that you never went to the bakery that he came to love, he made it his mission to take you there and make you try everything that he liked.

“So which one do you recommend?” You asked looking from the sweets on display to Ethan.

“Well I always get the red velvet cupcake. It may sound basic but trust me it’s actually heaven on earth. But I want you to try everything that me and Grayson get.” Ethan speaks looking at you with a huge smile on his face.

Your eyes widen. “Everything?! How much is that exactly?” You ask.

“Just a couple of cupcakes, pies, cookies and other sweets. Don’t worry we’ll share and take what we don’t finish to go.” He assures you.

“You’re lucky I love anything sweet.”

And that’s what you did. You tried over 20 things that day.

“Got a little frosting on your lip.” Ethan says pointing to his lips.

You wipe your mouth. “Did I get it?” You ask.

Ethan shakes his head. “Here let me.” Ethan leaned over the table and gave you a chaste kiss on the lips, licking the frosting off.

With a belly full of sweets along with a good time hanging out with Ethan, sure landed him another date.

The smell of fresh baked goods filled the air as you stepped inside the bakery. You go to the counter where Helen, the owner of the bakery, was frosting cupcakes.

“Morning Helen.” You greet her as she goes around the counter and brings you in for a hug.

“Good morning sweetie! I heard it’s your birthday today so Ethan and I picked out some sweets just for you!” Helen said excitedly, pulling out a pink box that had a ribbon with a note attached to it.

You thanked Helen taking the box from her and went to sit down at a nearby table. You open the box deciding to see what Ethan had picked out. You smiled at the variety of sweets in the box and picked out a red velvet cupcake. You took a bite and read the note.

“Here you’ll find something soft and creamy. This is where my feelings started to get really steamy. Here it’s always really cold but it doesn’t stop you from having a heart of gold.”

“The ice cream shop!” You thought excitedly. You knew what Ethan meant by his feelings started to get steamy. It’s where he first said I love you.

It was a hot summer day, 20 past noon with the summer heat heavy on your and Ethan’s shoulders you both decided to cool down at the nearby ice cream parlor.

“God it’s so hot!” You groaned as the cool air of the ice cream shop hit your warm body.

“It’s not that hot (Y/N). You’re being a drama queen.” Ethan playfully rolls his eyes.

“It’s like 100 degrees outside E!!” You exclaim before ordering.

“Ok ok! I’ve got another one!” You say after a fit of giggles. You and Ethan were currently telling each other bad jokes. The one who laughs loses.

“Why don’t melons get married?” You paused. “Because they cant-alope!” You said with a serious face.

You and Ethan both stare at each other, trying to hold in your laughs but fail. Ethan throws his head back laughing. “Man I love you.” He says with smiling, looking content at that exact moment.

You freeze at his words. “You what?” At this, Ethan realizes what he said. His eyes wide as he tries to find his words. “I, uh.” He sighs, his face becomes serious. “I love you.” He softly said, his eyes looking into yours.

You couldn’t stop the smile from appearing on your face. “I love you to.”

You finish your cupcake and make your way to the ice cream shop. “Hey (Y/N)!” Josh, your and Ethan’s friend greets you with a smile.

“Hot fudge sundae with pink sprinkles?” He asks. You nod. “So a little bird told me today was your birthday! How come you never told me! I could’ve got you something!” Josh said handing you your sundae with a note on typed in the side.

“I thought you knew! I told you like last week. It’s not my fault you’re forgetful.” You laugh before sitting down enjoying that ocean cream and begin to read the note.

“You’re so close baby! Just solve this and I’ll be there when you arrive. Here is where we climb up high. You make me feel as tall as the sky. When I’m here I can clear my mind and you are never too far behind.”

Your mind instantly thought of the little hideout where Ethan goes to think.

“Babe how much longer? My feet are killing me.” You ask Ethan.

“Not that far, we’re almost there.”

Since Ethan first said I love you, it’s changed your relationship. Not it a bad way though. Ethan wanted to share a place that was special to him.

It was on top of a mountain type hill where it was high enough to see the valley below. The green scenery was beautiful to look at, a true sight to see. That’s where Ethan and Grayson would always go to just to be alone if things got too much.

Ethan pulls you up a big rock and sets you on the ground besides him. You look into the horizon. The sun slowly setting, casting a pink/orange glow on the sky. “Whoa.” You breathe.

“I know. This is where Gray and I come here to think. No one really knows about this place, just us and now you,” Ethan paused, sitting down with his back leaning against a tree. You follow his actions. “I wanted to show you this place because your special to me. With you I can truly be myself and not have any walls up.”

You both just sit in silence, enjoying each other’s company. There was no words needed to be spoken. Both content with each other and the view.

You huff as you see the tree marked where Ethan and Grayson put so they know they were close to the hideout. As you get closer you see silhouette of a person on their knees hunched over something.

“E?” You call out. Ethan looks back smiling.

“You found me!” He shouts and pulls you in for a big bear hug. “Happy birthday princess! I made all your favorites!” He said kissing your head and leading you to the cute little picnic set up in a blanket.

You smile, eyes whelming up with tears. “This is so sweet. Thank you.” You say kissing Ethan with much love and passion. “This is perfect.”

“Alright. I have your actual present.” Ethan begins after you both finished eating chocolate covered strawberries. He pulls out a cute little birthday bag out of the picnic basket and hands it to you.

You take it from him, taking out the colored tissue paper. You take out the little black box from inside. “Ethan, you shouldn’t have. I’m happy with just this.” You state.

“Hush! You didn’t even open it. Plus I wanted to. Now open it!” He urges you.

You comply opening the box to find a beautiful gold necklace with a gold rose. A cute little circle next to the rose had an ‘E’ engraved on it.

You look from the necklace to Ethan. “It’s beautiful. Help me put it on?” You give Ethan the necklace as you move your hair from your neck and face the other direction.

Ethan’s nibble fingers clamps the necklace and kisses your cheek. “I love you. Happy birthday.”

You couldn’t have asked for a better boyfriend or birthday. It was like you said. It was perfect.

[didiletyouknooow]

24. Super Bowl II

So here’s the second part of the Super Bowl chapter! I hope you have fun reading it :)  I wish you all a wonderful weekend! _______________

Finally it was THE day. I was already awake and had showered when Josh woke up. He looked very tired. Well, it was 10am. I was still confused by the jet lag so I couldn’t sleep that long. We had a long day to go. “Did you sleep well?” Josh asked me while he was still lying in bed. “Kind of. I woke up very often due to my jet lag” “Oh I’m so sorry” he said, took my hand when I passed his way to go to the bathroom and pulled me into the bed. I fell directly on Josh who started kissing me. I couldn’t, all I could do was laughing. “Outch, it hurt when I fell into the bed” I laughed. “Sorry, I just wanna kiss you” he grinned, his hair covered his face. “But” I said into our kisses. “We have to hurry up, you said we drive to New Jersey at noon, so get up!” I ended our kisses and finally went into the bathroom.

Unlike his band mates Josh didn’t prefer to have breakfast in his room. Instead he always went to the breakfast room of the hotel. He liked watching people and looking outside the window while having breakfast. So we went downstairs and had a very nice and lovely breakfast buffet waiting for us. “Are you nervous?” I asked him while he drank his coffee. “Hm, kind of. It’s a huge crowd, I mean all the viewers at the television. It’s totally crazy” “It’s the biggest crowd you ever played for?” “I’m not quite sure. In 2007 I played at the Live Aid in London with the Chilis but, you know, I was only the back up for John but now…” “…now you’re the lead guitarist with your sexy silver jacket! And you will definitely not play shit during the gig because it’s playback! Do you think people will notice it?” ”Sure they will. And I don’t like it that we do playback but, you know, the NFL makes the rules. I still don’t know whether I should use in ears or not. I think it could make it more realistic”  “Sorry, I don’t know anything about playing live” “Well, I have to think about it...” “At least it’s a great experience and you will look very sexy with your silver jacket!” “Exactly” he smiled. “Well, except of the sexy….” “Josh!” “Hm?” “Please, don’t make yourself small, okay? When I say you’re sexy then you’re sexy” “Okay….I just….I don’t know, Olivia said the jacket would be great” “It is!” Yesterday Josh showed me the silver jacket he would wear on stage later. He knew that Bruno and his band would wear golden jackets so his sister had the idea of him wearing a silver jacket. So he bought one and it looked so good on him!

After our breakfast we finally got into the van who drove us to MetStadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. While leaving the main exit Josh was holding my hand very strongly. He even kept holding it while driving to the stadium. You can tell he was veeeeery nervous and excited for the things that would come. I was surprised because I’ve never seen him like that before. He talked less and just looked out of the window. 

Finally it happened: we arrived at the MetStadium in New Jersey. There were many people waiting at the stadium so the van drove to the back entrance. Josh and I left the car and we went directly into the stadium which was a very weird feeling for me. It felt like I belonged to the crew although I was just his girlfriend who didn’t know anything about the band and the crew and their work. We were welcomed by some assistants of the stadium and they showed us the lounge where we would stay during the game. Josh told me that it was the official VIP lounge in the stadium. Every important and famous guest will come here. Wow, didn’t make me nervous at all, haha.

At least I wasn’t the only one who seemed to feel a bit misguided. There was also Clara and her little sister who were here. Sure Anthony brought his son and girlfriend with him. So I wasn’t the only one leaving behind when the guys went to a short meeting with Bruno and his band. “Hey Eileen, how are you doing?” Clara welcomed me after a while. “Great, a bit jet lagged. What about you?” “I’m great, too and also very excited for tonight. Oh this is my little sister Sunny” she introduced me to the little girl standing next to her. I smiled at her and she said a loudly “Hiiiiii” to me. “So do you wanna have some coffee?” Clara asked me and I agreed so we went to the little buffet. It’s so funny some years ago I worked as a waitress at special events and now I was the guest at such special event.  “And how’s life in Berlin? Is it cold at the moment?” “Oh yes it’s winter. When I left it was still snowing” “Really? Oh great!” “No it sucks. I mean Berlin is a city and when you have to work you can’t enjoy the snow” “Okay right…didn’t think about that” she laughed. “Do you often join the band?” I wanted to know while I put some sugar in my coffee. “Hm, no. I used to be their photographer back in 2011 when they toured but then I studied and now I don’t have time to join them on tour. I just pick the nicest places to join them for a concert” she told me. “Great idea” I agreed with her. “So today I’m here and I will go to their next show in L.A. I guess. But that’s all. I mean, after all it’s just their job” “Yes, it is. Although it’s not a typical job” “It’s definitely not a typical job” she laughed. “I mean who can still behave like a little kid at their job?” “I don’t know!” I laughed. “So and you and Josh….is it…is it serious?” she suddenly wanted to know. “I think so” “But you’re moving to Oregon I heard” Wait, how did she know? “Sorry, my dad told me because Josh talked with him about it. He seemed very sad and said you both argued about it” Clara explained me. “Yeah we did” I told her. “But now everything’s fine. I don’t think that I have to move to Oregon. It’s just a kind of Plan….C….or D?” “Oh well then I hope plan A or B will come true” she laughed. “I hope so too!” “Well, you’re very cool. Finally there is a girl in my age which isn’t a model” she giggled. “Why?” “Look at Anthony…I mean I really like him! But I was never friends with his girlfriends” she told me. “What about Chad’s wife?” “She’s nice but…she’s much older than me” Clara laughed. “I mean it’s cool that you’re like my age so I’m not just hanging out with my younger sister…which I love! Don’t get me wrong but when I was on tour with them I was often bored when I had to wait for them or so because I was on my own and there was no one I could have a talk with” “What about Mia?” I asked although I didn’t want to know it. “Yeah, she was there sometimes but….she’s a chaotic and very specific person. Not everyone get along with her easily” “Except of Josh!” I joked. I was totally cool with it…totally cool. Okay I wasn’t. “But no one really understood it. Chad and my dad liked her but Anthony didn’t get along with her. They even argued one day about such a silly thing. I don’t know what it was but Anthony was very angry and told Josh that Mia shouldn’t comment on things she doesn’t know about” Oh well, seemed like Mia wasn’t everybody’s darling.

 Clara and I talked for a while until the guys came back. Josh and I went to the terrace and he tried to explain the rules of American Football to me but I think I didn’t get it.   “Sorry Josh but I think you could keep explaining it for five hours and I still wouldn’t get it” I excused. “Oh well, doesn’t matter. I hope you have a good time though” he said while kissing me. “Oughhhh” a childish voice interrupted our kiss. It was Sunny. “You’re kissing!” she noticed. “Yeah we do” Josh laughed at her. “That’s what adults do sometimes” he told her. “Urgh, it looks nasty” “Well, some day you will do it, too!” I said. “Yes, one day you’re going to kiss someone and it will be great” Josh said while looking at me. “You mean, I will kiss you?” “Me?” Josh asked laughing. “But you’re like my uncle” she stated. “That’s right so….you’re going to kiss some one else because I’m already kissing Eileen” “I don’t wanna see it. So I go!” she let us know before she turned around and went to Clara. Josh and I started laughing.

The lounge got more and more crowded. Josh parents and Olivia also showed up. We welcomed them and talked a bit before the game began. The Super Bowl XLVIII between the Seattle Seahwks and the Denver Broncos started. Although I didn’t quite understand the rules I found it very interesting to see live. I watched it sometimes with my dad and my brother but I never got what it’s so interesting about it. Well now I knew although I didn’t understand why suddenly it was 8-0 for the Seahawks. After a few minutes Josh and the band had to leave to prepare for the halftime show. So I stayed with his family at our seats and kept watching the game.

Then it was time! The lights turned off and the halftime show started with a child choir who sang Bruno Mars’ hit “Billionaire”. Then he did a short drum solo until he sang “Locked Out of Heaven”. Wow I was very impressed by this guy. He and the band rocked the stage and everyone was singing and dancing. But I was still so excited for the Chilis to come. I didn’t know when they would come, Josh didn’t tell me. He wanted it to be a secret for me. He just told me that they would sing together with Bruno. But before, I was dancing to “Treasure”. I LOVED this song so much. It always made me dance and sing when I had a bad day. Then the guitars started and I had a clue in which song this could lead. Well I was right. Suddenly the Chili Peppers appeared on stage and “Give It Away” started. Anthony was dancing and singing with Bruno while I was watching Josh on the big screens in the stadium. He was just being Josh jumping around pretended to play his guitar.

When Bruno started playing “Just The Way You Are” I took a short video and sent it to Madison who was a big Bruno Mars fan. She must’ve been a bit jealous I guessed. But this song was the song we both listened to when we first met at a college party.

After the halftime show was finished the lights turned on again and after a few minutes the game continued. “Wow, it was such a great performance. By both of them!” Josh’s dad told me. “We’re so proud….we’re so fucking proud” his mother said with tears in her eyes. I knew that it was the most recognized event in the USA and many people watch it whether they’re a football fan or not. So I knew that it was a big honor to play the half time show. But I must also admit that I never was into this sports but it was interesting how they could make such a big event and show out of this finals. Every sports final or big event in Germany looks like a wannabe-event compared to the super bowl.

In the end the Seattle Seahawks won the super bowl 43-8. We watched the ceremony and finally it looked like everything went crazy. Olivia and her boyfriend had bet on the Seahawks so they celebrated their win. Josh’s parents just celebrated this great evening and me and Clara brought us some beer to celebrate. Although it was very cold outside we wanted to have a beer.

After the game the party continued in the private lounge. It was more crowded than before the game. Clara and I just stood their watching people. Sometimes famous, sometimes wannabe-famous. You can tell there were some girls who wanted to be seen no matter by whom. I always wondered how they came so far? Do they know the right people? Probably.

While we were standing there Lenny Kravitz just passed our way. Clara and I looked at each other without saying anything and afterwards started laughing because he was so small! “Wow, I never thought he’s that small!” I said. “Oh I knew but it was so weird seeing him in reality. I mean I saw a lot of famous musicians but never Lenny Kravitz!” we decided to get another drink due to this shock. When we walked to the bar I noticed my phone ringing. “Yep?” “Little Sis, why didn’t you tell me that your boyfriend plays at the half time show at the super bowl?” “Ehm” “Sorry I didn’t want to phone you in the middle of the night. In Germany it’s already night, right? Sorry but….aaahhhhh!” “Actually I’m in New Jersey at the stadium” I said and waited for his response. Shit I forgot phoning him. “What the….really?” “Yes” “Oh you’re lucky girl!” “I know…sorry I didn’t tell you but it was top secret” “Yeah, I can imagine….but how was it?” “It was so fucking great! I can’t believe it!” “Oh I’ve bet on the Seahawks!” “They won right?” “Ahhhh, why are you in the stadium if you’re not interested in the game?” Marc laughed. “Just because you’re falling for a rock star. Always the same” he joked. “Sorry!” “Well I wish you a beautiful night! Drink some beer with Josh and have a great time!” Marc said and we hang up.

Finally Josh appeared at the lounge. I was SO happy seeing him and put my arms around him to glomp and kiss him. I was so fucking proud of him. “There is our guy” Josh’s dad said and backslapped him. His mother also hugged and kissed him and you could tell that Josh didn’t really like it. We must’ve treated him like he was the Super Bowl MVP. “Wanna drink something?” I said, took his hand and we walked over to the bar. On the way to the bar Josh met a lot of people who wanted to talk to him so we always took a little stop and he chatted for a while until we went on. I think it took us like 20 minutes to finally reach the bar. I ordered some drinks and we clinked glasses. Sure Josh had to talk to a lot of people. So I often stand there, smiling and saying my name while he pretended to be nice and talked with them although I knew that he was much tensed.

Later Chad, Flea and Anthony joined us with their families and it was a big crowd just sitting and talking a lot. Chad was there with his kids and his wife while Flea was with Clara and Sunny. Anthony’s son was still awake because it was a special night. He seemed to be very impressed by everything around him. Just Anthony’s girlfriend looked a bit bored while Anthony talked to a New  York politician.

I was sitting at my white chair watching the people in the room when suddenly I noticed a person I knew from television. It was Aaron Paul! He was there with his wife Lauren. Oh my god, I was a big fan of Breaking Bad and I loved Aaron and his wife. To me they were relationship goals! “Ehm, excuse me” I said to Josh and got up. “What are you doing?” he asked me. “Just meeting someone” I went over to them and gathered my courage to say hello to them. “Hi Aaron” I heard myself saying. He looked at me, a glass of whisky in his hands, smiling. “Hi unknown woman” he laughed. “Do I know you?” “Ehm no” I giggled. “But I just thought that Jesse Pinkman is here” “Oh yes, he is. I just left for the bathroom, but right, he’s here” he joked with me. “I’m Aaron” he finally said and I also introduced myself. “Here you are!” Josh said. He was standing behind me. “Oh look, aren’t you Josh Klinghoffer?” Aaron said while looking surprised at Josh. “I am” “Great show man, really, great show. But Bruno also kicked ass!” “Thanks and yes he did” Josh said while they shook hands. “I’m Lauren” Aaron’s wife introduced herself to us. We had a little talk and Aaron told us that he and Lauren attended every super bowl of the last years and it was something like a highlight of their year – except for Coachella and their date of wedding. I was so happy that I met those two lovely people, honestly! Sure I wanted to take a picture with them so finally Josh made a picture of us three until Aaron and his wife had to leave. We said them goodbye and headed back to the others. “Who was this guy?” Josh whispered to me. “It was Aaron Paul from Breaking Bad!” “Oh well, right” He remembered. “You’re such a fangirl” “Oh hell I love him so much!” “Tzzz” Josh rolled his eyes. 

It was almost midnight when the party in the stadium ended – but this doesn’t mean that there wasn’t any party left. Sure there was an official after game party in a hotel near the stadium. The Chilis wanted to attend the party so Josh and I followed the others to the party. But before, we had a short look into the empty stadium. We opened one of the glass doors and went down a few stairs until we stopped at a seat. “Wow, this looks so amazing. I mean it’s full of shit but, you know, it’s full of emotions, music, sports, sweat, crying, laughing, just people being happy” I said. “Yes it is” Josh said while hugging me from behind. For a while we just stood there looking at the stadium. Suddenly there was a song playing from the inside. It was “Don’t Look Back In Anger” by Oasis. “That’s my favorite song!!” I freaked out and started to sing along very loudly. I think I embarrassed Josh when I started singing so loud but in the second chorus he joined me. So we were standing there in the empty stadium singing Oasis. What a special night. 

The music at the party wasn’t that good. But the drinks were for free so many people attended the party. Sure you could only get in with a special ticket or connections. So for me it was just a fucking special night. First the game, then the half time show, meeting Aaron Paul and now the party in this expensive luxury hotel. Totally out of my league I thought. But I just enjoyed it. I was with Josh and that’s what made me completely happy.

After a few drinks and the 47645th person Josh met during this night we finally met Bruno Mars. He looked totally different than on stage. He wore tight pants and a colorful shirt and some golden rings and necklaces. “You must be Eileen” he said and I was shocked. How did he know my name? “Ehm, right” “Josh told me about his girlfriend who’s with him” he laughed. “Maaaaan, he’ so crazy in love with you” “Okay, well” I blushed. “Did you have a great time during the game?” “I had, it was great” “I wanted the Broncos to win but well, next time” he said and then talked with Josh about the game. Later we took a selfie which I sent to Madison. Oh well, she must be very jealous I thought. 

Josh and I left the party at 3am and went back to the hotel in New Jersey. It was a very cold night so when we arrived at our hotel room I froze. But I knew how we could change it. I felt so happy the whole night that I couldn’t stop but kissing him. I just wanted to feel him again.

So we kissed and hugged and kissed and finally fell into the bed. We fell into the bed without stopping kissing each other. I didn’t know why and how but Josh has started his iPod before we started making out so now Noel Gallagher sang “Slide Away” why I was completely lost in Josh’s eyes and just wanted him to be close. “Josh?” ”Hm?” ”Can we please consider this song as our song?” “Okay, it’s….beautiful” “It is. It really is…”

It was so romantic. It was a special night and I hoped this night would never end.

 “Now that you're mine We'll find a way Of chasing the sun Let me be the one that shines with you In the morning we don't know what to do” ______ Listen to this beautiful version of “Slide Away” by Noel Gallagher:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FgQ_iwK1y64

Oh btw: here’s one reason why Aaron Paul & his wife Lauren are relationship goals: http://www.popsugar.com/celebrity/Aaron-Paul-Surprise-His-Wife-Birthday-2016-42788169