AU: College: Introduction to the band Pt1

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*John leads the curious Jezebel to where his band practiced - an old shabby shed at the back of one of their houses. Jezebel awkwardly stood beside John as she's being introduced to the rest of the band.*

John: *Has an arm around her shoulders* So, luv, this is Gaz, Ritchie and Anne-Marie... The other two - Chas and Zed will be on their way soon. *He gives Jezebel a half smirk*

Anne-Marie: *Narrows her eyes at Jezebel, when John turns his back on her, before giving her best 'smile'* Hi.

Gaz: *Gives a smug smile, leaning toward John* She's a bit cute for ya, ain't she John? *Grins as he turns to Jezebel, giving her a quick wink* Right, sweetie? What led you into Johnny?

Jezebel: *Nervously rubs the upper part of her arm* Oh, well, umm... I did really... Well, my clumsiness did...

Ritchie: Cute. *Gives a small smile as he sits in the corner of the shed; he's playing with the cords and tech of his keyboard*

Anne-Marie: *Leans against John, an arm around him* John, when are Chas and Zed gonna get here? I wanna get on with band practice. *She slowly ruffles his hair with a smile. She glances at Jezebel, who looks a little jealous, causing her to grin*

John: *Corrects his hair, before grinning at her* Hey, they'll get here when they get here. Chas is getting us some drinks.

Anne-Marie: *Whines* But, we already have some here.

John: He's getting some good ones. You know how Chas can pull strings. *He smirked; he took out the packet of cigarettes, lighting one. He places it between his lips*

Anne-Marie: *Smiles, turning to Jezebel* Say, have you ever smoked... uh...?

Jezebel: Jezebel. M-My name's Jezebel.

Anne-Marie: Yeah, so have ya?

Ritchie: *Looks up, seeing Jezebel looked a little anxious* Anne, stop. Leave her alone.

Anne-Marie: *Holds her hands up, letting out a little laugh* It was a simple question, Rich.

Ritchie: *Furrowed his brows at her* Sure.

Gaz: *Becomes intrigued, as he stands next to Jezebel, with his arms folded* Have you though?

Jezebel: *Slowly shakes her head.* N-No...

Gaz: You want one? *Grabs John's packet out of his leather jacket*

John: Oi! Those are mine!

Gaz: Aw, be a gentleman, John. *Takes a couple out of the packet, before throwing it back at John, who grumbled to himself* Here. I say you try one. *Holds one out to her*

Jezebel: *Takes the cigarette in her fingers, looking curiously at it*

John: *Taking his own cigarette between his index and middle fingers, he frowned at his friend* Gaz, mate; if she doesn't want one, don't force her. It's cool.

Anne-Marie: *Grins* You say that now, John, but we all know that you like a bad girl with a stubborn side to her. *Looks back to Jezebel* Well, most of us.

John: *Looks at her with a raised eyebrow and questioning look* Yeah, but she's only just getting used to us. *He smiled toward Jezebel, who had placed the unlit cigarette into her coat pocket* Don't want to be scaring her off already. *Looks to the door, as Chas enters with a crate of beers and Zed following close behind* Ey, look who finally decided to join us!

Zed: Sorry we took so long... Traffic was heaving... *She smiled spotting Jezebel* Jezzy? What're you doing here?

John: *Steps in front of her, smiling* She's with me.

Zed: *Raises an eyebrow with a curious and interested smile* Oh?

John: *Avoids her gaze* She wanted to see our band... She said she's a fan of that sort of music.

Zed: *Turns back to Jezebel* You are?

Jezebel: *Quickly nods; she wasn't keen on this much attention* ...Yeah...

Chas: *Gives a small smile* She's very mouse like... Different from your usual girls, ain't she? *Looks to John, who raises an eyebrow at him; Chas turns back to Jezebel, who looks very anxious* Well, umm, Jezebel... Want to sit with me and Zed, while those punks try to play a bit of music?

Gaz: *Sounds offended, frowning* Hey! What do you mean try?

Anne-Marie: *Brushes her hand over his shoulder* Ah, c'mon, Gaz; we all know this band was created, just so you lads could get laid! *laughs*

John: *Laughs* She's not wrong. *Turns to Ritchie* So, Rich, mate, what's the first song on the playlist tonight?

Ritchie: *looks over his Ipod, preparing his tech* Venus in a hardshell. *Looks back at the lads and Anne-Marie* Ready?

*Band practice begins: John leads off with the vocals; throughout their performance, Jezebel is enjoying herself, and even giggles a bit when John flirts with her as he sings (purposely messing the lyrics up to match her), causing Anne-Marie to become annoyed. Jezebel talks a bit with Chas and Zed, sometimes Ritchie when they go on break.*

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