Band Practice

It was a cold fall morning. the cars outside the studio are tiredly driving and the people on the sidewalks doing their best to get to work on time.

I walk down the arctic steps of the studio which is in the basement of our record company. i wear a big fur coat and round sun glasses, a guitar case around my shoulder and cowboy boots - you could say being a famous rockstar made me overly confident.

The door swings open and im greeted with a glare from Jacob, our main guitarist. his greasy long hair reaches to his shoulder, and the blonde colour is more like a dirty brown cause all the sweat.

„you are late“ - he says with his usual stern voice. despite me being the lead singer and easily the boss of the group, he thinks he is more and more important after every album we publish

„relax, some groupies kept me from leaving my estate“

he rolls his eyes but doesnt talk back.

Roxy gives me a annoyed look from behind the drum kit. even if her green eyes glare from behind her thick messy red hair, her mouth give me a light smirk

Next to her is Clara, our pianist, a very shy and timid girl. But she tries

i hang my coat on the handle and walk to my chair. i set my guitar case down and unpack the instrument. i tune my guitar and listen to whatever song of us is quietly playing in the radio.

„do we have time for a practice before we shoot the album cover?“ Roxy asks.

„I dont think so, nancy should be here in a minute“

„she is such an unreliable manager“ she says.

„Yes i agree“ I stand up and make my way to Clara. She is pressing keys on her e-piano. her short dark dyed hair covering her face. she‘s wearing an black leather outfit with chains on her belt. she is trying to be brave and express herself but fails when it comes to talking or even eye contact

she looks up from the keyboard with her big eyes - „you were pretty late, you cant keep on doing that“

i chuckle and caress her head - „its alright, cutie. we all know Nancy arrives late.“

she leans into my touch and closes her eyes. A contained sigh escapes her lips. She looks beautiful.

„are you ready for the whole world to see your little boobies“ i tease. Her eyes widen and she blushes „dont talk about that dummy!“ she squeaks. I just chuckle „its alright, the cover is going to be an hit“.

„it‘ll better be“ she says annoyed „im not exactly fond of the idea that everyone can see my nipples. my mother for example.“

„as if she hasnt seen you nude before“ i scoff amused.

„yeah but not around guys, you idiot!“ she weakly punches my arm. „only when bra shopping or in the shower“

„oh dont tell me you shower with your mommy“

„no of course not! she sometimes w-walks in on me…“ she says flustered „and dont call her mommy! thats gross“

i chuckle „why is it gross, i always to do that“

she blushes more. „we arent 6 anymore, she is just allowing it because she likes our music and probably because she still sees you as a little boy, and lately you got this sexual undertone“

i chuckle and kiss her forehead „oh calm down, im just teasing. i‘ll stop it“

She closes her eyes and smiles „thanks“.

Jacob groans and claps annoyed, perhabs a bit jealous. „get a room you two!“

the sounds of footsteps come from the stairs. the door handle rotates and the door jumps open

A mature looking woman steps in the room. The confidence radiating from her is instantly present. Her Blonde hair shines in the light and her unrealisticly big chest which is tightly container in her green suit is shaking lightly while she walks.

„Hello my puppies! We are a little bit late, get ready“ She cheerfully exclaims. Roxy groans „we are already good to go, Nancy! We‘ve been waiting“. Nancy pats her head „you dont look like that, my dear. Have you shaved for the shooting?“

Roxy blushes and swats her hand away. „Maybe I did! S-Stop asking me that b-bullshit!“ She barks embarrassed.