Jodi
Christian and I have been planning this ever since we met. Want to know what that plan was?
To start a band, in high school.
Guess what?
We're in high school. All we need is to start a band.
I had everything ready, the fliers to audition, the instruments prepared (I play Guitar by the way), everything except the band name. I keep requesting "Jodi and the Actors" but Christian rejects it all the time.
I had all the fliers ready to hand them at school to find singers. I hope there's a good singer in school.
If we don't find a good singer, I will have to do it. I'm not band singer material, but I can sing, I'm just more passionate about my guitar.
Christian and I met up at the entrance of the school and we grinned as we held the flyers to band auditions.
-"This is it, man. We are finally going to start the band of our dreams"
I said.
-"I hope it's not called, Jodi and the Actors," he said and I stammered.
-"um, no?" I said softly and we laughed.
We started giving out flyers.
-"Hey, Sam!" I yelled as I saw him walk around.
He came to me and I gave him a flyer.
-"audition please!" I said and he shook his head.
-"not if you want a goat-sounding singer in your band" he shrugged lightly and left.
Well, at least I tried.
Charley
I saw Sam talking with Jodi at the entrance. He left and I walked to him.
-"today's the big day!" I said and he jumped happily.
-"the album finally came out! I've been out of social media to prevent spoilers," he said excitedly.
-"We could listen to it at my house" I offered and he agreed.
-"yes, we are going to have so much fun"
-"so what song do you look forward to the most?" I asked showing him the tracklist.
-"Better run, gives me the vibe"
He said.
Just by looking at the tracklist, I can't decide which one I would love the most.
-"I can't choose. They all sound great" I said
-"that's always true" he pointed and we walked to class together.
Jodi
Auditions took place at the auditorium. Amazing that they gave us this spot to do auditions.
There were like thirteen people in line, waiting.
We called the first person. They gave us their name and started singing.
It was good, not gonna lie. But it's not how I want the lead singer of the band to be. It's too Poppy for me.
All of the ones who auditioned were either bad or good, but not my style.
Everyone auditioned and I didn't like anyone. I knew this was going to happen.
-"so, who do we choose?" Christian asked excitedly.
-"I didn't like anyone" I facepalmed.
-"What about the first girl, she was good," He said and I shook my head.
-"she doesn't match the band," I said.
-"We have no other choice. We can alter her vocals" Christian said.
Why did it have to come to that? Fixing a person's voice because they don't fit the vibe. I wanted this to be natural and amazing.
-"fine, I'll give her the news" I typed her number on my phone, upset.
-"Wait!" Someone yelled and both of us turned around.
It was Florine, she ran to the stage.
-"Sorry, I'm late. I came to audition"
She said out of breath.
-"Florine, you're back?" I asked and she nodded happily.
-"Is everything alright with?" I didn't say it out loud because I know it's a sensitive topic with all that happened.
-"It's been surprisingly good. I want to be in this band to forget about that and have some fun"
She said and I let her sing.
-"impress me, please," I said.
Florine used to sing. She once performed in a talent show in fifth grade, guess what? She won, I haven't heard her sing since.
She sang a song that I liked and her voice was perfect, just how I wanted it!
Something about her singing wakes up something in me. The feelings are coming back, Wait!
I used to have the biggest crush on her back in elementary school, she never knew.
She finished singing and I stood up and clapped.
-"forget the others, you're in!" I said
Christian stood up and clapped too
-"Welcome to the band," he said and she jumped excitedly.
-"thank you so much, guys, I won't let you down"
Charley
The school day ended and I hurried back home. I cleaned up and got everything ready.
He's coming over, to my house. I'm so nervous, but I am so excited to listen to the album.
Listening to this album for the first time with Sam it's gonna leave me a strong connection with the album.
When time passes, and I listen to the album, I'm going to think about Sam.
My favorite song will remind me of his face, my second favorite song will remind me of my favorite moment.
-"Charley, Sam's here," Mom said.
I took a deep breath and I went downstairs.
I opened the door and Sam was there. He wore the same "the spades" shirt as I did.
-"no way!" Sam said and we laughed.
-"come on in," I said and Sam entered.
Mom looked at us and smiled.
-"look how cute you guys look matching," she said and I got embarrassed.
-"mom," I said softly and she laughed.
-"I left some snacks for you in the kitchen, Charley can I talk to you for a minute?" She asked.
-"Sam, why don't you go to my room. It's the first door on the right, upstairs"
He nodded and went to my room.
I walked to the kitchen with mom to look for the snacks.
-"Charley, I have to ask you something"
-"what's wrong?"
-"Have you told him?"
I immediately knew what she was talking about.
-"no, I haven't. I will tell him when I can. It's hard for me to speak about it"
Mom put her hands on my shoulders and gave me a warm smile.
-"ok, go to your room. He's waiting for you," she said and I grabbed the snacks.
I went to my room and he was waiting there.
-"ahh, I'm so ready!" Sam said
I placed the snacks on the table and went into my music app.
-"I like your mom, she's nice"
-"she's one of a kind," I said.
-"ok, here it goes," I said playing the first song.
We sat in silence listening to the album. Both of us died on the inside.
The album was phenomenal, with no skips at all.
-"ok, this is the last song in the album," I said and Sam whined.
-"nooo, it's too good"
I played it.
This one was my favorite one, it was slower and ethereal.
I looked at Sam shocked.
He smiled at me.
I laid down and I listened to the rest of the song.
That was an experience that I would love to relive again.
The album ended and I just laid there unable to process what I just went through.
Sam laid next to me.
-"Wow, that was amazing"
I looked at him and I caught him looking at me.
He looked so beautiful, the way his blue eyes looked at me, that way his dark blonde hair fell in his face.
This is the happiest I've ever felt in my life.
I wish to hear what he was thinking.
I want to kiss him so bad.
I found myself slowly leaning in but Sam leaned in quicker and kissed me first. I was surprised but I kissed him back.
My first kiss! Never expected this to happen.
Jodi
It was the next day and we were in a lonely classroom brainstorming ideas for our band name. I don't know why because "Jodi and the Actors" is the more suitable name.
The three of us wrote names in separate notebooks. I came up with the idea, for the three of us to go have "band journals" in which we would document experiences and read them years later.
-"ok, let's read them out," Christian said and I gave him a grin.
-"we're not doing Jodi and the actors," he said and I sighed.
-"what about Jodi Talent?" Florine said.
-"don't encourage, them," he said and we both laughed.
-"Saving Jodi?" I asked and Christian facepalmed.
-"stop it with the Jodi's," he said and we laughed.
-"no, but seriously, let's say the names we really wrote," Florine said grabbing her notebook.
-"Moonhead" Florine suggested.
I winced and shook my head.
-"Chicago Revival" Christian suggested.
-"that sounds to '80s," I said and both of them agreed.
-"what about, Eleven Inch Stars"
I suggested and both of them looked at me.
-"wait, it's good?" I asked loudly.
And both of them nodded.
-"see, the block, Jodi and the Actor's had on you" Christian said
-"ha ha" I laughed sarcastically.
-"you guys are hilarious" Florine laughed.
-"ok, now that we have the name, we need the outfits" I stood up and grabbed a bag.
-"What kind of outfits?" Florine stood up excitedly.
I picked up two leather jackets from my bag.
-"two, where's yours?" Christian asked and I motioned him what I was wearing.
A leather jacket. I hit him with the bag.
-"you little dumb-ass"
He laughed.
-"Anyways, I bought different pairs of outfits for Florine. Because she dresses like she lives in Sleeping beauty's cottage"
I gave her the bag and she laughed.
She pulled, jeans, t-shirts, also the Jacket I just gave her.
-"get dressed, guys" both of them went to get dressed and I waited.
After they got dressed we went and walked through the halls as the amazing band we are.
All eyes were on us.
High school fame and adoration, here we come.