Mute

18- Instruments

The next few days pass over with nothing interesting happening. Just the usual going to work, eating, Netflix and sleeping. I hardly even talked to Josh. He's obviously busy with their tour and whatever.  I really need to get another hobby. Maybe I should learn an instrument, I mean I did when I was younger but I was never that good.

That's what I'm going to do. Tomorrow after work I'll take Clara with me and we'll go find one. I'll have something new to focus on. That's actually what I need right now.

As for today, nothing is planned. It's a Sunday so there's no work, Clara is busy, Josh is busy. The plan for today was going to sit and draw or read but I can't concentrate on anything. My mind is too clouded by thoughts of Josh. The guy I've only known for a few weeks, the guy who I'm falling for, hard. And I don't know what to do about it.

After hours of lounging around the house and doing nothing useful, I decided to head out of the apartment for a walk.  It's a nice day, I need the fresh air. But before going anywhere, I grab my headphones and a pair of earphones.

Now that I think about it, I should get a dog. It will give me a good excuse to go for walks all the time and also keep me company. Or I could just get a roommate. I guess the first option is better. Well, who knows really?

I start to head out towards the nearest beach, remembering of when Josh threw me into the ocean. I don't even realise it at the time, but a small smile forms on my face. Why exactly does getting drenched by Josh make my happy? I do not know.

Out of habit, I walk with my head down. Obviously not seeing someone skateboarding right into me. "Hey, watch it girl" I hear someone mutter. I look up to give the guy an apologetic look. "Wait, you're the girl that was with Josh the other night! Penelope right?" He asks and I get a better look at his face. It was Brendon.

I nod slightly and take out my headphones to be polite. "You wanna sit down somewhere and chat?" He asks seeing that I was starting to get uncomfortable with not being able to reply. I nod and follow Brendon over to a shady area under a tree. "So did you enjoy the other night?" Brendon asks once I've got my phone out and notes opened. "Yeah, it was fun meeting all you guys. I'm quite a fan of your music so it was cool" I reply before handing over the phone. "Well I'm glad you enjoyed it, Josh seemed to like having your company as well" Brendon laughs hitting at the fact that Josh might like me. I blush lightly and change the topic back onto music.

"So you want to start playing an instrument again?" Brendon asks smiling brightly at my interest in music. I nod. "I can help you find one if you want" He offers and I nod happily. He will obviously know a lot about what brands and types are better and all that. "We could go and get lunch then go after" He suggests and I agree.

We both get up and head over to the nearest cafe for lunch.

Brendon Urie is helping me find an instrument to learn. How is this even happening?