ETHEREAL

CHAPTER 3

Damien texts back, yeah that's cool.

Disappointed, my mind swirls around and around. So what are you doing? I text back. There is something about him; about how I remember feeling with him, like I was free falling, floating, that makes me want him to want me. Badly.

Damien: Nothing, just listening to music.

Me: Oh, what do you like to listen to?

Damien: I like a lot of stuff... Dance Gavin Dance, math rock, Pierce the Veil, Dallas Green, Circa Survive, Armor for Sleep, etc

Me: I love Armor for Sleep! I think PTV was supposed to be at Warped Tour, but they weren't there... I've never heard Dallas Green's songs, or Circa Survive, but I remember their lead singer used to sing for Saosin

Damien: Yeah, they're really good. Dallas Green is actually City & Colour. I'll make you a mix. I saw on Facebook that you go to UMD?

Me: Not anymore, I dropped out. I'm not really sure what to do with my life, but I know I want to be an entertainment lawyer... but idk

Damien: Same... I know what I want to do (software developer), but not how to get there without the money

I have no idea what to say to that, or how deep I should dive into this conversation, and I decide to keep the tone light.

Me: So, when will I get my new mix cd?

Damien: When do you want it? We should hang out soon!

Me: I'm working at Nordstrom, but I'm off at 5:30 PM on Friday

Damien: Do you want to see The Social Network?

Me: Yeah, that would be cool... I'll make you a mix cd, too!

    I chew on my bottom lip as I ponder whether or not this is a date, and what songs I should put on Damien's CD. I've got four days till it needs to be finished, but also only four days to decide what to wear to something that I'm not sure how to categorize. I make a to-do list for the week, and I start to feel better about my misguided life.