Drummer

11

I sat in the café with Becky on my side and Carrie and Ricky across from us. I couldn't help but think.

Was this really a date? Or is it just Becky taking pity from me because of Dan?

I got lost in thought that I felt Carrie kick me under the table.

"Ow! What the heck?" I said, breathing out the pain.

"Stop daydreaming, will ya?" Carrie smiled. "We were just talking about favorite bands. What are yours?"

"Oh, um, Fall Out Boy and Muse." I said and Ricky smiled.

"Nice!" He said and high-fived me.

"Well mine's are Twenty One Pilots and Panic! At The Disco." Becky said and I felt her hand place itself on top of mine. 

My heart was beating out of my chest. Becky was a nice and sweet girl. But I was really nervous. I don't think I like her yet I'm panicking just because we're holding hands. 

"See you guys tomorrow!" Carrie yelled as she turned the corner towards university with Ricky

"Well..." I heard Becky say as we turned to face each other. "... that was fun!" She smiled and pushed her blonde hair back making her brown eyes more visible.

"Yeah it was." I said, not lying, to be honest. "I had a great time."

"Me too." She smiled up to me and took my hand. "You're a really nice guy, Phil. Please, don't let Dan walk over you like that." She reminded me and I nodded.

"Okay." I simply said and she just looked at me smiling yet as she did not believe me.

"Promise?" She said and I nodded. "Good. Well I have to grab a cab to get home. I have work tomorrow and I can't risk being late." She said and before I could say anything back, I felt her lips on mine. 

It was a quick kiss. Her lips were soft and tasted like the caramel cappuccino she had inside the café. Did I feel anything? I don't know. I don't know how I'm suppose to feel.

When she pulled back she smiled at me.

"I'll text you, Phil. I sneaked your number from Carrie when you went to the restroom." She explained. "Good night." She said and walked away.

When I made it to my dorm, Dan was on his bed, eyes closed, listening to some music on his phone. I don't think he didn't even notice me come in and frankly I'm glad since I wanted to prevent talking to him.

I sat on my bed, took my notebook and started writing. I sighed. My eyes were getting tired. My mind was fading away. I didn't know what to do. I slowly closed my notebook, and fell asleep.

"Okay class, remember to pick up your copies of the summary for Macbeth as you leave." The professor said and we started to pick up our stuff as the lesson ended.

"Wanna come to the club with us?" Pj asked me as we walked down the halls of the building.

"Today?" I asked confused. "It's Tuesday." I explained.

"Yeah but we don't have lessons tomorrow." He clarified and I nodded.

"Fine. What time?" I asked, passing my hands through my hair.

"8 pm. Chris and I will come by your dorm." He said and then walked away.

I made to my dorm at 7 pm since I met up with Carrie at the cafeteria and started talking with her and bickering about anime.

Dan was all dressed up. Well not fancy-like. He had his band gear on. Sleeveless, black shirt, ripped, black skinny-jeans, and his worn-out, skeleton-invading, black converse.

He noticed my staring for I heard him scoff.

"Like what you see?" He laughed out and I just rolled my eyes.

"Don't flatter yourself." I said, picked up my clothing and headed to the bathroom.

I took a warm shower, and got dressed. Simple I dressed. A purple, plaid, button shirt, black skinny jean, and purple converse.

I got out of the bathroom after I put deodorant and brushed my teeth. Dan looked at me confused but just shrugged it off.

My phone started buzzing from the bed-side table between our beds and saw that it was an unknown number. I hesitated but picked up.

"Hello?"

"Hey, Phil. It's Becky." I heard from the other line.

"Oh hey. What's up?" I asked, trying to ignore Dan's curious glares.

"Well, I just finished my shift and I was wondering if you wanted to do something." She said, her voice soft and shaky.

"Oh, but I already had made plans with some friends of mine..." I started. "... can you go to that club that is a few blocks from my uni?" I asked curious.

"Are you kidding me? I was just there. I work there, Phil!" I heard her laugh.

"How was I suppose to know?" I laughed back and I saw Dan making a mocking face at me which made me chuckle. "Well will you go? Or we can plan something for tomorrow."

"I'll go, Phil. I might be a bit late since I have to freshen up but I'll be there." She said. "See ya there, hun." She said and with that the conversation ended.

"Well well, Phil. You date?" Dan asked acting surprised.

"f**k off, Howell." I said, fixing my hair.

"Watch your profanity." Dan laughed out and I couldn't help but laugh too.