The Balcony Scene

~My P.O.V.~
The whole time Vic drove us to the casino his band and him were staying at, I couldn’t help but think if why would they do and or say stuff like that to me? I understood that most of them were my age, and they could’ve had a chance with him, but also more than just most of them were way younger than me, so I don’t see what’s the point. I knew that I should just get over it, used to it, and to just avoid it. As long as I had Vic, I’m perfectly happy.
My phone suddenly went off. It was my dad.
I accepted, “Hello?” “Lorena? Where are you?” “I’m with,” I paused, thinking what to say, “a friend.” “Who? Kris? Karina? Patty? Autumn? Who Lorena? Please tell me.” “Vic.” “Vic? As in Victoria?” “No, Victor.” “You’re with a boy?” I sighed, “Yes.” “Lorena, please be careful. You know your mother and I don’t like when you’re with a boy alone. We worry very much about you, especially now that you’re seventeen.” “Don’t worry dad. Vic is a good guy. Trust me.” “Okay, I will. Love you.” “Love you too dad.”
I put my phone in the cup holder near me. “Your dad?” Vic asked. “Yupp.” “Does he not trust you?” “He does. Well he did. But he’s probably going to be extra protective and concerned now that I’m almost an adult.” “Oh, how old are you anyway?” “Seventeen.” “Seventeen is the best age. It’s amazing.” “Oh really huh?” “Yeah.” “And how old are you Mr. Fuentes?” “You don’t know?” I laughed, “I do, you’re twenty-nine.” Vic held the car wheel tighter, looking upset, “Does that bother you?” “Your age? No, not at all.” “Are you sure?” “Yes babe. I’m sure.” I kissed his cheek and he gave me one back, “Okay, I just didn’t want you to be all awkward going out with someone who’s twelve years older than you.” “Age doesn’t matter to me, it’s just a number.” He took my hand, “Okay, I wanted to hear that.” “Does it bother you that I’m seventeen?” “What?! Of course not babe. Age doesn’t matter to me also.” We both smiled at each other.
Well finally I could get that off my chest.
We reached into the strip, almost to the casino. I was surprised that there was no one following us, but maybe it was because we were in a different car and not a taxi.
We made it to the Hard Rock Casino, we parked into the top of the parking garage. “Please don’t lose the keys.” I said worriedly. “I won’t. I promise.” Vic pointed out his pinky for me to cross mine with his. He was so childish, it was adorable. I crossed with it and we went in. I was worried about getting in, ‘cause either way if he’s trying to disguise himself with sunglasses, a beanie or snapback, anyone could’ve recognized him. It was so easy.
We made it to the entrance without being recognized, thank God. We ran to the elevator to his room at the very top, what a coincidence. We made it, again. Wow, that amazed me.
Vic entered into his room, 909. I stood behind him, nervous. But I don’t know why. I shouldn’t be. “Don’t be nervous. They don’t bite.” I knew that, but I was so anxious to meet them officially, as Vic’s girlfriend.
I heard talking, it was loud. I could hear Jaime’s voice. Now Mike’s. Then Tony’s. What is this feeling in my stomach? It feels weird. Please stop. I could pass out any second.
Vic’s hand shot out and brought me in front of him, “Hey guys.” “Hey Vic. Who’s that?” Mike grinned at him. “This, is Lorena. She’s the girl I told you all about.” Tony randomly said, “Hey, she’s the girl you sang to a couple nights ago, right?” “Yes, her.” “Easy to recognize ‘cause of the red hair.” They all laughed, I just stood there like an idiot. “Awe, someone’s shy.” Jaime said in a voice everyone would make when talking to a baby. So I just said, “Oh, sorry. I just didn’t think I would meet you guys officially as Vic’s girlfriend. But I’ve been waiting to meet you 4 for years.”
Tony asked, “How old are you? You look a little young.” Before I could say seventeen, Vic said it and put his arm around me. “Wow, Vic. I knew you had a lot of younger girls who wanted you but I didn’t think this would actually happen.” I wasn’t surprised that Mike would say that. But thankfully for Jaime, “Hey! Let Vic go out with whoever he chooses to. Whether young or old, white or black, or whatever, you know what I mean.” “Thanks man,” Vic lightly slapped Jaime’s arm “means a lot.” “No problem.”
I smiled at them all, I was so happy to be here. The butterflies went away and I felt great. Felt great meeting Mike, Jaime and Tony. I can’t wait to know more about them.
~Vic’s P.O.V.~
“Awe, man, c’mon guys, let’s go eat, I’m starving.” Tony said, rubbing his stomach. Next came Mike, “Same here.” Then Jaime, “Me three.” “Lorena and I haven’t ate either so let’s all go somewhere to eat?” “PLEASE.” Tony shouted. I looked at Lorena, she laughed. I love hearing her laugh.
All the guys were ready before we came so we all went out to the car, Lorena stayed in the back seat with Tony and Jaime while I drove in the front with my little brother.
We all came into the strip, looking for a place to eat. Outta nowhere Mike said, “Hey Lorena, you know Las Vegas. Where should we go to eat?” “You could go anywhere, there’s a buffet in almost every casino here.” “You heard her Vic.” Mike said to me. “Thanks babe.” I said to her. She looked down, putting her hair behind her ear, “Your welcome.”
The whole drive I could hear Lorena, Tony and Jaime laughing. I knew the guys talked about me a lot, but I worry when they talk to my girlfriend about me. But I shouldn’t worry. I trust the guys and Lorena so I shouldn’t have to worry. Lorena will always love me no matter what the guys tell her.
“What are you doing?” Tony asked. Lorena answered, “Taking a picture for instagram.” “Don’t point the camera there, us 3 will take a picture together.” Jaime offered. I looked into the rear view mirror and smiled, I loved seeing that the guys and her are getting along so great. “The picture came out great, guys.” “AWESOME. Now post it.” “Okay.”
I drove to a diner that I saw near us. We stopped to eat there for breakfast. We all came out of the car and went inside. It was so 80’s like. I loved it.
The waitress brought us 5 to a booth and gave us menus, “Hey guys, good morning. My name in Danielle and I will be serving you today. Now to start you guys off with any drinks?” It’s weird that Mike, Jaime, Tony and I order the same thing to drink all the time; Iced Tea. Lorena ordered Dr. Pepper. Danielle left to go get our drinks.
I asked my princess “Isn’t drinking soda in the morning bad for you?” “I guess but I’ve done it a lot so my body is used to it.” We all looked through our menus. We all decided to go original and order pancakes, waffles, french toast, eggs, and bacon.
Danielle came with out drinks, “Okay here you go guys. Ready to order?” “Yes we are.” Jaime said happily. “Alright then, what can I get you guys?” We all ordered the same thing. “So five of the same thing, right?” “Yupp.” “Okay, your food will come soon.”
“So.” I said, awkwardly. “So.” Lorena said after. The guys started laughing. “What?” I asked, “What’s so funny?” “You guys are too cute, that’s all.” Tony remarked. Mike whispered in my ear, “You guys haven’t, you know?” I nodded no. “Okay theb. Just wondering. I honestly don’t know why he would ask that. I just met Lorena, I don’t know if she’s a virgin or not, and I’m just not ready, it’s too early for that. But I really shouldn’t be thinking about that.
“You know what I wanna see?” Jaime asked. “You two kiss.”
Lorena looked at me, we both laughed.
Jaime asked, “What? You two haven’t kissed yet?” I answered, “Yes, we have.” Mike butted in, “Like a peck? Or like making out.” “Pecks.” “Vic don’t want tongue action?” Lorena punched Mike in the arm, “Oh my God, Mike!” We all laughed. “What?! I’m just sayin’”.
I look at my babe, she had her fingers interlocked with hers and played thumb war with herself, I held her chin and look towards me and I kissed her, oh so passionately.
The guys awed and cheered, don’t know why.
“Got it!” Tony shouted. I could tell he took a picture.
We pulled away from each other, I still had her head on my hands, I kissed her small, little nose. She smiled at me.
Tony showed us all the photo, “Now that’s going on instagram. Lorena, what’s your ‘at’ name?” She answered with, “Tidal wave. But replace the ‘a’ with a ‘4’.” “Okay, got it.”
Soon our food came and we all eyeballed it. “Here you go guys, enjoy.” “Oh, we will.” Tony said, still eyeballing his breakfast. When Danielle left, we all couldn’t help but eat like pigs, it was amazing.
An hour passed and we all finished and decided to leave. We all came into the car, “Where off to next guys?” I asked. “Anywhere. I wanna have fun in Vegas, man!” Mike exclaimed. He would say that.
I drove off and went to go look for some fun.