chapter 8 - music with Max
I agreed to do Max's little song recital but me and him haven't really spoken after that awkward moment with my mom and brother so I was shocked when he walked up to me at lunch today.
" Hey Hannah " he said coyly rubbing the back of his neck.
Shit. I feel bad for ignoring him
" What's up Max you need anything " I said never taking my eyes off my tray .
" Can we talk please " he barely says in a low tune.
We walk out of the cafeteria and sit in an empty classroom. I wonder why the need for privacy anyway.
He went up from his seat and stood right in front of me. He slowly but gently grabs my hand and quietly intertwines it with his I stiff at the touch eyeing him knowingly but yet wondering what he was up to.
" What are you doing max " I say in a hushed yet irritated tone.
He puts up a hurt face and I slightly regret my action but nonetheless he inches closer and bends down in front of my seat.
I scan his face for Answers but no, I see none . He finally let's go of my hands and gently pleads.
" Please don't miss the mic night tomorrow,we haven't been talking since that day,and I don't know what to think of it " he says almost too fast for me to comprehend.
" I wouldn't not now not then not ever " I say with a slight chuckle amused by his concern. I never break a promise no matter what.
He smile but at the same time contemplate on actually going to it I have a bad feeling about it.
We both exit out of the class and I head to my next class.
School is over and I lazily drag my legs back home.
I was lying on my bed when my phone bipped I expected it to be Ana, Johnny or heck even Max but I was surprised to see it was Maddy Lee.
" Hello Hannah, wishing you good luck at the open mic night tomorrow !!! "
" Thanks Maddie "
I text back before I continue staring at the ceiling.
After several minutes of staring at the ceiling I finally give into boredom and decide to call Ana.
" Hey Ana you should come over "
" I'd love to but I got homework we'll talk later alright "
I hang up and decide to go downstairs and grab a soda. My mom is still at work so only my brother is at home. I spot him seated on the couch watching TV with a bored expression I decide to go and look for his trouble a bit.
" Hello Alexander " I say with a satisfied grin.
" I told you to stop calling me that Hannah banana " he says with a tight smile.
I frown at him and he immediately picks up the hint and bursts into laughter.
" If you don't want me calling you Hannah banana don't call me Alexander " he says between laughs.
I hit him with a pillow and make my way to the stairs. I don't go to far when I hear him yell.
" Love you Hannah banana " he says in a mocking tone.
" Suck it up Xander " I say to my hearing only.
I usually call him that when I'm a bit annoyed.
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I woke up feeling a bit weak today I take a hot bath and get dressed in an Ash ripped jean,a black shirt and a red leather jacket.
I let my hair fall wavy and apply slight make up.
I head downstairs to pick up my lunch and
Say bye to my mom and brother.
I head to school and stop by my locker to drop my lunch. I take a few books and head to homeroom. I take a seat near Johnny because ana is in a different homeroom. He slightly smiles at me and I smile back as I wait for the teacher to show up.
I walk to the cafeteria while scrolling through my phone I receive a text from max concerning the venue and the song we're going to perform and a rehearsal after school. I take a deep breath and walk into the cafeteria.
I sit near Ana,Johnny and Ally. I tell them about the open mic night and ask them to come although it took a lot of convincing before ally agreed to show up I do wish she was closer to her brother though.
School is over and I walk out of school more quickly than I intend to so I can avoid the rehearsal max scheduled for us. I make a mental note to text him a good enough excuse.
I head home and open the door finding no one in the living room I decide to check the kitchen but instead I overhear a conversation.
" Have you spoken to Roland ? " A female voice says
" I don't want to Layla" my mom says.
I decide to mind my business and head to my room to practice for the duet tonight.
It's finally time for the open mic night. My nerves are on fire and I just can't calm down. It's my first kinda live performance.
I explain to my mom about the duet and before she could say no my brother helped me out. Sometimes I really love my brother.
I take a cab to the spot and I'm blinded by a bright blue sign saying " vocals " . I check my watch and it's 8:10 twenty minutes to our duet.
I head in and spot Ana, Johnny and Ally seated in a both they wave at me and I wave back. Max immediately comes out of nowhere and directs me to the back stage for a little rehearsal before the big show.
" Ladies and gentlemen give it up for max walker and Hannah rivers " the announcer says.
Hannah :
" I love it when you call me senorita "
" I wish I could pretend I didn't need ya "
" But every touch is ohh la-la-la "
" It's true la-la-la, ohhh you keep me running "
" Ohhh you keep me coming for you "
Max :
" Land in Miami,the air was hot from summer rain "
" Sweat dripping off me, before I even knew her name la-la-la, it felt like ohh la-la-la "
" Yeah,no , sapphire moonlight "
" We danced for hours in the sand,tequila sunrise "
" Her body fit right in my hands la-la-la "
" It felt like ohhh la-la-la yeah "
Max & Hannah :
" I love it when you call me señorita "
" I wish I could pretend I didn't need ya "
" But every touch is ohh la-la-la, it's true la-la-la "
" Ohh, you keep me running "
" Ohh, you know I love it when you call me señorita "
" I wish it wasn't so damn hard to leave ya "
" But every touch is ohh la-la-la, it's true la-la-la "
" Ohh,I should be running "
" Ohh, you keep me coming for you "
We finish off staring deeply into each others eyes almost looking at each other with love.
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