I'm running cords across the half of this room we've claimed as our stage when I feel my phone buzz in my pocket, alerting me of a text message.
-Hey, can I get five?-
I fired back a response.
-I'm at the Sigma Beta party tonight, so come here if you want. -
I'm playing my first show with Deadly Nightshade and I am both nervous and excited, but either emotion leaves a buzzing in my blood. I've already wired my Korg setup and I'm helping get the amps and speakers plugged in while Josie tunes her guitar.
"Are you ready for this, Vale?"
I stand up from my crouched position on the floor, meeting her stare. "I am. It's been a while since I played with a band, though. Aside from the one time I did a song with Kaden. I'm a little nervous."
Josie giggles. "I used to get the worst stage fright."
"How did you get rid of it?"