All The Love Songs About You - Englot

Chapter 12: Afterparty

Third Person POV: (First time eh 😉😆)

Erynn was exhausted after the show, sure they only performed for 45 minutes but add to that the adrenaline rush and jumping around on stage she did, a girl can get tired. Not to mention, Them staying around for the actual headliners' performance, Thalia's favorite band, The Grizzlies.

And now it's around 10pm and Erynn is all done for the day, but the afterparty was in full swing and she knew she had to make an appearance with her band members.  At the very least, she'll stay for 10 minutes then dip.

She walked through the crowd of fans and industry people alongside, Heidi, Thalia and Caoimhe, feeling a little disconnected from the excitement around her. When they got in, she was met with a different vibe and sound from outside. Everybody's got a drink in hand and mingling without caring about their public appearance. They're all public figures here, they can relax. But all Erynn can think of is her warm cozy bed back at the hotel. Suddenly, she saw Saffron, the journalist who had interviewed her earlier, across the room.

Saffron looked up and caught Erynn's gaze, a smile spreading across her face. Erynn felt a flutter in her chest and couldn't help but smile back. She made her way over to Saffron, weaving through the crowds of people with a renewed energy.

"Hey there," Saffron said as Erynn approached. "You were amazing up there."

"Thanks," Erynn said, feeling a little shy all of a sudden. "I'm glad you enjoyed it."

Saffron leaned in a little closer. "I enjoyed our interview too," she said. "I've been looking forward to seeing you again."

Erynn's heart skipped a beat. She had always been a good flirt but right now, she can't seem to think straight, Saffron's words made her feel warm all over. "Yeah?" she said, trying to keep her voice steady.

Saffron nodded, her eyes sparkling. "You're an interesting person Erynn." Erynn felt her face flush and cleared her throat. "I think you're interesting too Saffron."

"I know." Saffron replied casually, winking at Erynn and giggling at her joke. Erynn couldn't help but snort at Saffron's confidence. She felt herself slowly easing down and silently thanked Saffron from trying to remove the awkward air around them.

"So how's the party so far?" Erynn asked, leaning on the wall and crossing her arms in front of her. She raised her eyebrows at Saffron waiting for a response.

Saffron took a hors d'oeuvre from a passing server, giving one to Erynn before eating one for herself. She took a napkin and wiped her lips before answering. "I've been to hundreds of after parties like this and it's always the same. You know what the only thing that makes a difference?" She asks, looking around the place which Erynn did as well.

"What?" Erynn Asked.

A couple of seconds past and the two are just standing there on the side, observing and watching the other partygoers. Saffron glanced at Erynn, which the latter was quick to notice. "The company." Saffron answered, a faint blush coating her cheeks and spreading to her ears.

Hearing that, Erynn gathered her courage and smiled warmly at Saffron and asked, "Would you like to grab a drink or something? I know a great spot just a few blocks away."

Saffron felt a surge of excitement. She had been hoping that Erynn would suggest something like this. "I'd love to," she said, trying to keep the eagerness out of her voice.

As they left the party and walked down the street, Erynn couldn't help but feel a little nervous. Just now, she lied about knowing a place, when in fact this is her first time here in Berlin. She secretly asked the bouncer and thankfully there actually is a place just a few blocks away.