Forget About It

It was the end of the school day and Lexie was getting her things from her locker. School wasn't too bad today and after her conversation with Alex in English, she was excited to see him again. She was insanely curious about what his band was like. Her other lessons passed without any drama and she met a couple new people, who all seemed nice enough.

She spent lunch with Violet and Mark and she was really beginning to like them. Her new school wasn't as bad as what she was expecting and she was actually beginning to like it. Smiling to herself, Lexie closed her locker and made her way out of school. She checked the piece of paper that Alex gave her with his address and tried to figure out where it was. She decided to call Noah, as he needed to know that she was going to be late home anyway.

He answered almost immediately. "Hey, Lexie, what's up?" he asked.

"I was wondering if you knew this address," she said and read it out to him.

"Oh, sure. It's about a 10 minute walk from our house. You walk straight down the road, take a right, walk until you get to the traffic lights, take a left and it's there," he told her.

"Okay, thank you!" she said.

"Why? Who's house is it?" he asked

"It's a friend's from school. He asked me if I wanna come and hang out after school, so I'll be home later today," she replied.

"Hmm, okay. Be back for 6 o'clock. No later, or I'll assume something's happened to you and you'll be in deep shit, kay?"

Lexie laughed, "Yes. Thanks. Gotta go, see ya later!"

Noah said bye and Lexie put her phone into her pocked and started walking. She realised that it would have made sense to ask for directions from school, so to save getting lost she was going to have to walk all the way home then follow the directions he gave her. She still wasn't used to the area where they lived yet.

It took her fifteen minutes to get home and it was now 2.55. Oh well, she thought, he'll just have to deal with me being late. She followed the directions that Noah had given her and sure enough, within just under 10 minutes she was standing outside his house. Now she suddenly became nervous. Were his parents going to be in? Then she figured that they wouldn't be at this time, not if there was going to be loud music playing. They would probably come home later to avoid the noise.

Lexie took a deep breath and walked up the garden and knocked on the front door. Within about 10 seconds, the door opened to reveal Alex standing there. He's so gorgeous, Lexie thought.

"You're late," Alex said.

"I know. I got lost. I haven't even lived here a week yet, cut me some slack," she said folding her arms infront of her for emphasis.

"Well then, let's stop wasting time standing at the door. Get your sweet little butt in here," he said smirking.

Lexie narrowed her eyes at him but stepped over the threshold anyway and Alex closed the door behind her. He made a follow motion with his hand and she trailed after him and then realised that they were going into the basement.

"Did you bring me here to kill me?" Lexie asked.

Alex chuckled, then turned to her with a serious expression. "Yeah. You have a choice though, I can butcher you or burn you."

Lexie gulped. She knew he was joking but the way he was looking at her was rather alarming. "I'd like to see you try, skinny boy."

"Oh, I'm always up for a challenge," Alex replied but carried on walking and led her down the stairs.

"I'm sure you are," she said sceptically.

She realised that they were in the room and she took in her surroundings. There were a set of drums at the back of the room and multiple guitars lying in various places across the room, as well as microphone stands set up. She then noticed three other guys in the room. One of them had black hair with blonde streaks in it and he was ridiculously skinny. The next guy had brown hair and was quite buff, and the third guy was smiling with the whitest teeth Lexie had ever seen. So this is All Time Low, Lexie thought to herself.

"Lexie, this is Jack," Alex said gesturing to the black-blonde haired guy, "he's the guitarist. He's fantastic at guitar, except for when he actually plays."

"Hey!" Jack yelled and picked up a cushion near to him, throwing it at Alex's head but he ducked.

"That's Zack," Alex continued, gesturing to the brown haired buff guy, "and he plays bass."

"Nice to meet you, Zack," Lexie said smiling.

"You too," he replied.

"And the fat one is Rian who plays drums," Alex finished off. Rian flipped him off but smiled at Lexie and she went to go stand by them.

"Be right back guys," Alex said and dashed upstairs.

"Where's he going?" Lexie asked.

"No idea," Rian said. "He probably just has to pee."

"You have the most awesome accent ever," Jack said in awe. "Say more words!"

"Um, thank you?" Lexie said awkwardly. "What exactly do you want me to say?"

"I don't know, just keep talking about anything," Jack said excitedly.

"Leave the poor girl alone, Jack," Rian said laughing. Jack frowned and Lexie laughed at his expression.

"Okay, okay, I'll stop. But you seriously do have an awesome accent. I wish I was British," Jack said.

"It's not really all that great. The novelty of being in London wears off after living there your whole life," Lexie told him.

Jack didn't appear to be listening, he was looking at her legs. Lexie shifted her legs uncomfortably.

"What?" she asked.

"Dude, your legs are so pale!" Jack exclaimed.

Lexie scoffed, "As if I didn't already know that, genius. We don't tend to get much sun in England, incase you didn't know."

"It's true," Alex said returning to the basement. "The weather is really shitty."

"Are we actually going to practice today?" Zack asked.

"Oh right, yeah. Come on then," Alex said taking hold of his guitar.

Lexie went to the sofa and sat down with her legs crossed on it, watching. This was the moment she was waiting for, to hear what they actually sounded like.

"Okay, this song is called Hit The Lights," Alex said and they began playing.

I'm sitting here wishing for something that's missing

I'm waiting for you to tell me

that time keeps on passing

I'm hoping, I'm asking

to stand by your side

at least for tonight

let's follow through with this reckless dream

that's tearing me up inside

and all the time we've been so innocent

So don't you go I've got you where I want you

and I'm never letting go

hit the lights we'll be all right

tonight our dreams come true

now lets take our chances

please give me your answer

it's all up to you so please take me away

we've waited for so long

I can't say it feels wrong to close my eyes

when all I see is you

let's follow through with this reckless dream

it's tearing me up inside

and all the time we'll make it seem

like we have nothing to hide nothing to hide

So don't you go I've got you where I want you

and I'm never letting go

hit the lights we'll be all right

tonight our dreams come true...

The music they played weaved around the room and the sound of Alex's voice wrapped around her like silk as she listened. Lexie didn't know what she was expecting from them, but it wasn't this. She wasn't disapointed though. They were fantastic.

They played about 3 more songs then stopped and put their guitars away. Alex came and sat beside her with a bottle of water. "So, what do you think?" he asked.

Jack came and sat on the other side of her, and Rian and Zack sat on the nearest chairs, awaiting her verdict.

"That was absolutely terrible, I think my ears are bleeding," she said in the most serious voice she could.

Alex's face dropped, as did the rest of them. They believed her.

"Well, um, t-that's fine... I guess, I mean -", Alex stuttured. That did it. Lexie started laughing. Not just a light chuckle, but hysterical laughter until her eyes started watering. They all looked at her like she was crazy and when she regained her composure, she spoke.

"Man, none of you get my sense of humour at all, do you? I didn't mean it. I thought you guys were amazing!" she exclaimed and saw Alex's face light up.

"Hey! That wasn't funny!" Jack yelled.

"Yes it was and you know it," Lexie replied grinning.

"Okay, fine, but do you seriously think we're good?" Jack asked.

"I really do. You guys are going to go far," she replied sincerely.

"Well that's good enough for me," Rian said. "I've got to get home anyway. Nice meeting you Lexie!"

"Yeah, I've got to go too," Zack said. "See you around!"

"Bye guys! It was great meeting you," she said and hugged them both.

She turned around and saw Alex and Jack talking in quick hushed voices to each other. She tilted her head, looking at them and folded her arms.

They didn't notice. She coughed. They looked up.

"Nice to see you didn't forget I was here," Lexie said sarcastically.

"No, we knew. That's the reason we were whispering," Jack said.

Lexie scoffed, "Thanks."

"You're welcome," Jack replied.

"Dude, shut up and go home. Nobody wants your stinky ass round here anymore," Alex said.

"Hey, my ass is not stinky! I showered this morning," Jack cried. Alex just shook his head and laughed.

"I think you smell lovely, Jack," Lexie told him.

"Well at least somebody appreciates my shower gel," Jack said. "I do actually have to go though. See you at school, Lexie... maybe."

"Yeah, see you around," Lexie replied and then she was smothered in a hug.

"Bye, dickhead," he said to Alex and ascended up the stairs.

"I love you too, baby!" Alex yelled back.

Then Lexie became aware that she was left alone with Alex and the silence started to grow awkward.

"What time is it?" Lexie finally said.

"It's nearly 5 o'clock, why?" Alex said.

"I have to be home by 6 or my brother will get pissed off," Lexie told him and sat down next to him.

"Well do you wanna hang here for another hour?" he asked her.

"Sure, do you have any food? I'm hungry," she asked.

"Obviously," he said smirking. "Come on," he said and took hold of her arm, leading her upstairs and into the kitchen.

"What do you wanna eat?" he inquired.

"Surprise me," she said and sat down in one of the chairs. "I'll eat anything."

"Alright, then," he said and gathered some things from the cupboard.

Lexie started humming to herself, then asked "How long have you guys been in a band?"

"Since freshman year. I was in a different band but they kicked me out for reasons that I will not tell you. But me and Jack were best friends and we decided to form a band. Then we met Rian and Zack in school and everything fell into place, like a puzzle... a very easy puzzle, four pieces," he said, rambling slightly.

"I always thought being in a band would be amazing, but I can't actually play an instrument... or sing," Lexie said, dissapointment in her voice.

"It is amazing! I didn't really think I was that great of a singer, but according to the guys I am," he said and then put a plate infront of her. "Peanut butter sandwich. Like it or lump it."

"I luurve peanut butter sandwhiches!" Lexie exclaimed and immediately began eating it.

"Marry me now, woman," Alex said sitting down with his own sandwich.

Lexie laughed, "I'm a bit too young for marriage."

"Dammit," Alex muttered and then they were eating in silence.

Lexie finished her food and sat in silence.

"I should get going," she told him.

Alex nodded and got up, heading for the door. Lexie followed and stepped past him when the door was opened.

"Lexie!" he exclaimed. She turned around and looked at him confused.

"Don't I get a hug?" he said with puppy dog eyes, arms out open. She rolled her eyes and walked back up to him, wrapping her arms around him.

Oh my god, he gives the best hugs ever, she thought.

She let go of him and said, "Happy?"

"Very," he said winking.

"Whatever, I'll see you tomorow," she said and began walking again.

"Wait, Lexie!" he yelled again.

"What now?" she asked.

"Do you have anymore outfits like the one you're wearing?" he asked.

"Playsuits? Yeah, I have a few in different styles. Why?"

"Wear another one tomorow, it looks good," he told her winking.

"You're such a pervert!" Lexie cried.

"You love it," Alex said smirking.

Lexie shook her head in exasperation and started walking. "I'll see you tomorow, Alex!" she called over her shoulder.

"See you, beautiful!" he shouted back.

Lexie blushed, glad that he couldn't see. He had just called her beautiful and she felt herself grinning inspite of herself. Today had been a good day.