falling for the musician.

chapter 7

maggie walks down to where the kids are partying. this is where she usually goes until super late then comes over and spends the nights at me or amber's. you've been a down here a lot too. but today you aren't feeling it. you sit in the sand a little bit away from the party talking to payton.

P | are you an introvert?

A | no, not usually. i just want to talk to you.

P | you can go if you want.

A | no. i want to talk to you.

P | okay.

you smile at each other.

P | i've been working on a new song.

A | that's crazy. can i hear it.

P | yeah, umm let me get my guitar.

you see him walk out of the frame and come back with his guitar. he begins to play the song. you catch yourself smiling while listening to him play. maggie comes over.

M | hey aug-

A | shhh, he's playing his song.

he looks up and smiles. she sits down next to you and watches.

A | that was so good!

M | that was amazing. is that love letter?

P | yeah. idk if i want to release it because of how personal it is.

A | i thought it was really good.

M | i brang this for you audrey.

she hands you a Truly. you take a sip.

A | thanks.

P | you drink?

A | sometimes.

P | oh.

A | i'm sorry if that makes you-

P | oh no it's okay. it's bad for you but...it's okay.

maggie whispers in your ear.

M | he vapes.

A | that's not good for you either!

he knows exactly what maggie said. maggie keeps up with people on tik tok. you don't really.

P | well i guess we're even.

you hold up your can.

A | even.

M | well i'm going to go back.

she kisses you on the cheek.

A | are you.

M | be safe, don't go anywhere.

A | i wont.

you look back at payton.

P | where are you?

A | a beachside party.

P | that sound so dope.

A | they happen every night.

P | so you're just sitting by the ocean talking to me at midnight.

A | basically.