This was my stage.
It was one hour before my first gig was meant to start, I was at the park early, and this was my stage.
It didn't look too impressive just yet, but the proprietor had some props stored away for performers and had agreed to let me borrow whatever I wanted - as long as I was willing to pay for it. Most of the fees were ridiculously high, but thanks to my Mum's successful career we had more than enough saved up for moments like these.
Finally, it was my first show, and I wanted it to leave a lasting impression. Preferably a good one.
While the proprietor was okay with me using this stuff he wasn't willing to help me set up, so I had to carry everything onto the stage myself. Luckily the backdrops I had chosen didn't weigh much and were made from cheap material (thick cardboard), so all we needed to do to make sure they'd stay in place was use some duct tape in the right places.
The stage looked amazing when it was all done, and I got to take my first real look at where my audience would be standing.
Oh Maker, had the park always been this big?
The first people had already started to arrive, even though there was another twenty minutes to go before I'd kick everything off.
It was weird, watching everyone turn up. There weren't too many people, it was nothing compared to the big starts who played in sold out stadiums, but it was more than I had expected. After all I was still fairly unknown, and I had only booked the gig yesterday. I was surprised that anyone at all knew about this.
Bang on half four I started my show. I even told a little joke about my surprise of having so many fans already, and to my relief everyone laughed. More importantly, it helped me calm those nerves.
By the time I started singing nerves weren't an issue any more. I was calm, I loved it, and I rocked that stage!
The flames made it difficult to see at times, but when I did get a look my audience looked happy. Most of them were even dancing and singing along, which gave my confidence a massive boost.
It was strange to think that Danni and Amy were attending their graduation ceremony at the same time. I'll admit, I was a little upset that they couldn't be here, especially Danni, but given the reason I couldn't me mad. They probably thought the same of me!
Two hours flew by and before I knew it, my first official gig as Rhys B. was over.
It had gotten dark outside, but none of my audience had left because of the time. Everyone had stayed, and everyone still looked happy. The amount of applause you could get from only a few people was amazing, and made me feel more than a little smug.
I had done it! My first show was over, and I had loved it! It was exhilarating to see them dance to my music, or sing along even, and was more determined than ever to book the next show as soon as I could. Maybe I could bring out an album, filled with my own music!
Of course, I was hardly at a stage yet where I needed bodyguards to escort me away from screaming fans, so the park cleared pretty quickly after I had sad my thank yous and bowed to my audience. Driving myself home afterwards felt strange, too. Doing something so normal after that show felt surreal, but it reminded me that I wasn't at the top just yet, no matter how much I had felt like it on that stage.
I got home and immediately phoned Danni. I felt like I had so much to tell her, and wanted to hear how her graduation had gone, too. I wanted to see her diploma, I wanted to congratulate her, I wanted - I wanted to see her all grown up. She was old enough now for us to move in together, and just the thought alone brought those dreams back into my memory.
The show had left me feeling lucky, so I thought maybe tonight could be the night for Danni and me to take things further. Maker knows I'd wanted her ever since I had dreamed about her.
I didn't say any of that on the phone, of course, but was excited when she agreed to come over right away.
It never took her long to arrive. I had never really seen her fly her broom, but I was sure that she was taking a short cut.
The evening air had cooled down a lot since my show had finished, so I was surprised to see her wear nothing but a dress. Or, I supposed, she was wearing underwear, but I meant she wasn't wearing a jacket. Nothing to cover her arms or legs.
She looked.... good. Same cute hair, same cute freckles, same beauty. Just more... grown up. And far more irresistible.
"Hey, Rhys! Thanks for inviting me over, I have so much to tell you!"
I didn't know how she wasn't freezing, she didn't even have goosebumps.
"Shall we go inside?" I asked, not actually needing it myself. I was aware of the cold, but just being near her provided me with all the warmth I needed. Danni nodded, and followed me into the house. It was fairly late, but no one was home so we had the house to ourselves.
"You look beautiful, Danni." It hadn't been my plan to just jump in like that, but the words had left my mouth without my permission. She didn't seem to mind, and leaned into me as I whispered into her ear.
"Why, thank you, Rhys. You look very handsome yourself tonight." Danni giggled into my shoulder, and I could feel the soft vibrations of her body as she leaned against me.
"How was your ceremony?"
"Good. It was nice, your sister gave a good speech!" Amy had made valedictorian - an achievement she hadn't shut up about once for the last two months. "How was your show?"
"Let's talk about that later." It felt like the right moment, so I kissed her. I was worried that I was coming on too strong too quickly but she kissed me back without hesitation. I pulled her into my arms, and tried my best moving her into the direction of my bedroom without neglecting her. Somehow we didn't run into anything once, and before I knew she was lying before me on my bed, breathing heavily.
In that moment I was glad that we had waited, and that I hadn't been weak years ago when I had first dreamed about her. This moment was the right one, no other time would have been as perfect.
Let's just say, it was a good thing no one else was home. It would have been a very awkward conversation in the morning had anyone heard us.
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Wishes fulfilled
Perform a show in the park
Sleep with Danni 2x
Give Gift to Danni
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Important, please read!
Also, I'm back at uni now, so updates might not happen every week :/ Apologies, but deadlines :)
Also, I'm tired, so I'll proof read in the morning ^^
~Mischief
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