The Surprise In Life (Originally You're Giving Me Such A Rush)

Chapter 1

 Close your eyes and pretend you are related to someone who just happens to work for a popular band. Well that’s reality for me. When I was in 8thgrade my older brother Matt became friends with four guys. Those four guys quickly formed a band and soon their band All Time Low became very popular. I never actually got to meet the band but I’ve heard many stories about some of the things that happened to them while they were on tour.

I got done my last class for the summer. You would hope by 21, you would be done school but with all my luck I had one more year. I sighed walking to the main campus to make sure I registered for next fall. I hated the thought of having one more year of school but I knew once I finished this year I would be done. I could go off and become a writer like I always wanted to. As I walked to my car my phone buzzed in my bag. I sighed digging through my bag and finding almost everything except my phone. When I finally found it I hit accept without paying attention to the number.

“Hello?”

A husky voice filled my ears, “Is this Ava?”

Concerned it may be a business call I got very serious, “Yes this is she. May I help you?”

I heard laughter on the other line and I knew there was no way this could be a business call.

“Well this is uh...-”

I couldn’t stand pranks call so I interrupted him. “Well douche bag, I don’t have time for pointless prank calls. Let me guess you’re like 12 and have nothing better to do with your time! Go back to your mommy and leave me the fuck alone.”

The line went silent which only meant I shocked them enough to silence all of them.

I smirked proud of myself “Now if you’re done harassing me I have to go.”

I heard laughter again and someone shouted “Wait!”

I rolled my eyes not enjoying myself anymore “What?”

A guy chuckled “I’m sorry. I’m Jack... I’m friends with your brother Matt...”

“Oh, and?”

“Yeah. We are actually trying to organize a surprise party for him and we need your help...”

It’s like this guy knew my weakness. I would do anything for Matt. If Matt called me at 3 in the morning and told me to drive three hours to pick him up I probably would. He would do the same for me though. We just had a strong bond and would do anything for each other.

“Uh... When?”

He nervously laughed “That’s the thing... We were trying to do it tomorrow...”

I wanted to choke this guy already. “And you waited this long to contact me or plan until now?”

He sighed “Matt wouldn’t give me your number. I literally had to borrow his phone while he was sleeping. Sorry I would’ve called sooner but things got crazy since we started tour. We did most of the planning... We just really need you to come and help with last minute things.”

I sighed “How the fuck am I gonna get there by tomorrow? I don’t even know where you are!”

He chuckled “We’re actually in New York. I have a friend who lives near you. She could pick you up and you two could drive here.”

“You expect me to go on a five hour drive with a total stranger?!”

He chuckled “You just had a 20 minute conversation with a total stranger and that wasn’t that big of a deal. All your friends started off as strangers.”

“How do you know I have friends?”

He chuckled “I’ve seen your facebook pictures. I know you have friends... and party a lot.”

I turned slightly red “You stalked me!”

He chuckled “Just had to get an idea of who Matt was hiding from us.”

“Hiding?”

“Why do you think none of us met you? He’s very protective of you. He literally refused to give me your number because he was afraid I would ask you out or some shit like that.”

I chuckled “Oh wow. All this time I thought he found me lame and just didn’t want to embarrass himself by bringing me around.”

I’ll admit Matt not bringing me around the band bugged me a little but I knew he probably had a good reason.

Jack chuckled “I don’t think you could embarrass him more than he embarrasses himself. Have you met your brother? Plus you’re hot so you can’t embarrass him. His Mickey Mouse obsession kind of covers it all.”

I chuckled listening to him attempt to cover that compliment. “Okay Jack. I’ll come...”

He cheered “YES! I’ll give my friend your address.”

Confusion quickly took over “You know my address?”

He chuckled “It’s in Matt’s phone.”

“Uh Okay... Well I have to go. Thanks for letting me know. I’ll see you later Jack.”

“Yeah you will. See ya.”

That whole phone conversation confused me. I wasn’t sure if Jack was flirting with me or just being nice. I drove back to my apartment quickly knowing I would soon have to get ready.