Colin's 'perfect' Life
Chapter 7
We almost reached the car before I remembered I forgot my keys inside. It was probably a comic sight me carrying him around and he gathering stuff we needed. I not only forgot my keys, but my wallet too and so did he.
Eventually we gathered everything we needed and were in the car ready to go.
Reaching Skull wasn't all that difficult although I don't see anyone getting there by accident because it's not very visible from the street. I almost missed it myself despite having Alex by my side telling me where to go.
We parked in front of this old building and I heard loud music coming from somewhere but couldn't locate where exactly from. Alex insisted on walking with his crutches because, he said, it would be too embarrassing for him if I'd carried him in. Slowly Alex headed to the side of the building where a narrow walkway was located. I haven't noticed it before and that was probably due to it being partially hidden from the street. Nearing the walkway I saw an old building at the end of it. It looked to be an old warehouse of some kind with rusted bars on the windows a big ass, red, partially opened door. That's where the music was coming from and coming closer it was clear that it was some kind of real hardcore metal which is really not my cup of tea. Stepping inside I was nervous as fuck as I pictured it to be a dump filled with ugly ass drunk dudes. But surprisingly that's not what I found. The light inside was dim so my eyes needed time to adjust to the darkness. Alex stopped for a second probably waiting for his eyes to adjust too.
'Hey squirt! Didn't see you in a while. What did you do to your leg? ' A short brunette probably somewhere in her late twenties stepped over to Alex. After a second look I reasoned she must be the waitress since she was holding a tray.
'Hey Vic! Oh, I tripped and fell, nothing serious.'
'Oh poor kid, and who's the hotty?' She asked looking at me.
'Oh, this is Colin, he's a friend of mine.' Alex said blushing a bit.
I blushed and said 'Nice to meet you.'
'Friend huh?' she said to Alex with a raised eyebrow and he turned several more shades of red. Then she turned her attention to me and said 'The pleasure is all mine.' with a smile.
Probably wanting to get away Alex said 'Well someone is waiting for their drink for a bit too long so we'll get going and oh, yeah could you bring me a beer, I'm thirsty as fuck.'
'Sure thing squirt, and you?'
'I'm driving so just a coke please.'
'Sure thing I'll bring it over in a bit.' she said with a smile and left.
By now my eyes were well adjusted and I was able to see the interior. It looked a bit creepy and intimidating, yet charming and cozy. It looked like it was built as a hallway. Walking trough there were couches and love seats everywhere with people casually lounging and sipping on their mostly beers or coffee. Then Alex led me trough massive wooden two wing doors to the second room. There was another bar in there and there weren't any couches in here, just chairs and stools. Here I was introduced to a few more people. They seemed nice but I don't remember their names. Opposed to the first room where the lights were dim and lingered red with the windows and blinds shut tight here in the second room there was way more natural light coming from an opened door on the side and two open windows with just drapes over them. The other end of the room was just as dark as the first room and there appeared to be another door there but they were shut. I remember being a bit creped out as well as curious about what was there.
I was a bit disappointed when Alex led me through the door on the side that led to a terrace. It was an ordinary but still a cool looking terrace. It wasn't very big nor small. On the side there were a couple of high tables with stools and there were another four of five of normal tables. As the terrace was on the side it wasn't visible from the street as the building was surrounded by trees and that created a natural shade here on the terrace.
'Alex! Here!' Yelled a voice I didn't recognize.
Alex's face immediately turned into a smile as he figured out who was calling him. 'Hey Lex!'
The guy, obviously named Lex, immediately got up and made room at the table for Alex to sit.
As Alex sat and said hi to everyone I just stood there uncertainly. Finally after the questions about his leg stopped Alex noticed me just standing there. 'Oh, geezz sorry. Guys, gals this is my new...er... friend Colin.'
I was introduced to a small bunch of people that day. The only ones I knew were obviously Alex, David and Sasha but everyone was extremely nice and tried to make me feel comfortable. They never acted superior to me or talked down on me for not knowing much about their fields of interest, which mostly for them was music. Music was never such an important part of my life. Sure I had an mp3, I listened to music, I went out and danced to it in clubs, but it was never something I couldn't live without which is totally opposite from the vibe I was getting from these guys. To me music is purely a beat to which you can relax, forget about everything, dance and have a good time, but to them it's like they live their every emotion trough music.
I met this one chick, I think her name is Linda or something like that, she is one crazy bitch! She's a senior, but not in my school. She has a double side cut with the rest of her orange hair in a pony tail. She and I hit it off right of the bat. She and I both love reading, especially fantasy and fiction novels. She even read a couple of not so well known novels I absolutely adored and apparently she did too.
I also met this guy I didn't really like. I don't exactly know why but it's like he felt threatened by me or something. His name is Robby or something like that I don't really know. He is ultra skinny and pretty effeminate. His hair black with neon blue highlights. My guess is that he is gay and has a crush on Alex but I don't really know.
Throughout the day Alex and I kept stealing little glances and smiles at one another being caught on more than one occasion and then blushing profusely.
All considered the day went pretty well. I met a bunch of interesting people I think I could become friends with.
After spending the entire day at the Skull at around 10 pm we headed home. Sasha and David each in their own cars and Alex with me in mine.
The ride to Alex's was relatively quiet until he broke the silence. 'Soo...How did you like Skull?' He seemed a bit nervous about what my answer would be.
'Actually I liked it there.' I said with a smile and saw Alex's face immediately light up. 'Really? I knew you'd love it!' He said excitedly.
I laughed a bit 'Yeah, I really do like it there. Everyone is so chill and open. I think I could go back there.' with every word that came out of my mouth Alex's face lit up even more...if that was possible.
And with that I pulled into his driveway and I got out of the car to help him get to the house. 'Are you going to spend the night?' he asked a bit pleadingly as I helped him walk.
'Well do you want me to?' I asked.
'Well,...um yeah.' he said with his cheeks turning a bit red.
'Well if it's not a problem with Sasha and David I see no problem in staying.' I said with a big grin plastered on my face. I love this boy and getting to spend another night with him in my arms was something I most certainly did not want to pass up on.
After getting him inside I sat him on the couch and went out to lock my car and to get my cell. Walking back inside Alex was just saying bye to someone and hanging up. 'Looks like we are all alone for at least another couple of hours.'
'How's that?' I asked curious and pleased by what I was hearing.
'Well that was Sash, she said some friends of theirs called them and apparently they are going out.' he said with the cutest little smile on his face.
'Nice. Soo what are we gonna do?' I said with a crooked grin.
'Weeell for starters why don't we get a pizza or something? I'm starving!'
'Oh, yes that sounds great!'
We ordered some pizza and then settled on the couch to watch some movie Alex wanted to see before cuddling up on his bed and falling asleep with him in my arms. I know, I know nothing exciting but it was a picture of a perfect night for me, with a perfect ending.
Hey guys I'm really, REALLY sorry for the delay, I hope you are not too angry at me. It's just that I was overwhelmed with my work and my finals (Med school, tough shit.) that I didn't have much time, energy or inspiration to write. And I'm also sorry this chapter is so short but it was ether this or wait for another week or two for it to be longer.
Once again I'm sorry for the delay I hope the next installment won't take half as long to write.